Deadwood Free Press Vol.
2 Issue 12
Vol. 2 Issue 10 March 13, 1878
Deadwood Elects Its Finest to Office
From left to right: Mayor Clay Kungler, Miss Grey Bedlam, Deputy Mayor Starbuck Shippe, Doctor Keli Randt and new Sheriff Bram Ansar.
Council to Address Expanded
Jail, Lawmen's Hall, Public
Safety and Public Health
The Deadwood Town Council will meet
Saturday at noon in Town Hall to discuss
matters of public health, the general state
of law in the town, and proposals from
the new sheriff in regards to construction
and safety.
The new sheriff, formerly acting mar-
shal, Bram Ansar, ran on a platform of
standardizing firearms among lawpeople
and changing configuration the provision
of law. This is his letter to the council about
the latter:
Ladies and gentlemen of the Town coun-
cil.
Might I put forward a proposal to you
for a restructure in the organisation and
layouts of the resources of the Deadwood
Marshal’s Office and Lawrence County
Sheriff’s Dept., located in Deadwood,
Dakota Terr.
Currently, We have the Town Jail, which
is a small stone building located on Sher-
man Street, and Lawman’s Hall, Funded
by the council, located on Lee Street.
Currently, due to the expensive upkeep of
Lawman’s hall, Treasurer Mr N. Streeter
had had to lease out a few rooms to rent
to the public.
However, I feel that the Lawmn’s Hall
building does not need to be used by our
Departments, and could be sold or rented
March 27, 1878
Deadwood voters appointed several fine
individuals to elected office. Seen here
from left to right are Mayor Clay Kun-
gler, who announced the results, as well
as returning council member Miss Grey
Bedlam, Deputy Mayor Starbuck Shippe,
Doctor Keli Randt and new Sheriff Bram
Ansar. Missing from the picture is the
top vote-getter, Mr. Harold Leonard, who
was ill after bringing food to a starving
family in the hills.
The person who lost the race was Pat-
rick Yedmore of the Deadwood Miners
Union. Mr. Yedmore was heard to express
concern about how a man representing
the largest group in town could lose the
election. This appeared to be sour grapes,
said your editor, Neil Streeter, who is a
town council member and one of the board
of canvassers overseeing the extremely
honest election.
Mr. Streeter strenuously denied reports
that he was seen burning ballots on elec-
tion night.
“To think I would do that so anyone
could see it is just an insult to my intel-
ligence,” Streeter said. “Not that I would
do it anyways.”
Note to typesetter, Mrs. M, kindly remove
part about me burning ballots. Not funny.
out completely, raising extra income for
the council and town. The current use,
apart form the previously mentioned rent-
ing, is for a room for lawmen to sleep.
My proposal is to extend the Jailhouse
by one story, to make a two story building
on Sherman St. This means that we could
move some of the furniture, desks, and
other administrative items upstairs, as well
as providing a bunk room for the lawmen
to sleep in. this could also give us more
space for an extra cell or two, which would
be handy with the overcrowding due to the
backlog of court cases at present.
I understand if this request is not possible
at this time, or at all, but I believe this
would be the best way forward, for the
Town, the Council, and the Sheriff’s and
Marshals departments.
Thank you for your time, Signed, Sher-
iff Ansar
A lively discussion is likely. Lawmen’s
Hall was to provide subsidized housing
for lawmen, as an incentive for lawmen
to work for the town... but few stay there
at present.
Mr. Ansar is correct that the building
was opened to the general public for rent,
but not so much to raise money as to pro-
vide a simple place to stay for the very new
in town. However, since then, several other
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Deadwood Free Press Vol. 2 Issue 12 March 27, 1878

Letters to the Editor

Editor,
Your paper has crossed the line and is
size, making it all to simple to “acciden-
tally” check the box above or below and
Editorial
only fit for the Gentlemen’s Room in the
local library!
Imagine my dismay this morning as I
unfairly robbing the voter of his true choice?
Additionally, one must question what was
behind the decision to write names out in
Learning from Failure
sipped on my morning coffee and turned letters in the first place? How arrogant and
to page three of your paper. intimidating to assume all voters have had I recently had the pleasure of chatting In fact, it would take the man more than
There, as plain as day, was the mostly benefit or intelligence to learn reading? with a student of our Late Great President a decade to pay his creditors.
naked body of an upstairs girl in an adver- As long as he is not a lunatic, all men have Lincoln, Miss Daisyblue Hefferman, and You might want to think on this if your
tisement for a new brothel in town. that right to vote that no one should take was reminded of an aspect of the great business in Deadwood languishes or even
Then directly under that advertisement it from him! man’s story barely remembered. goes under. Simply begin to pay your
were the very large “eyes” of Miss Shaw- I must say, having ladies run for office We all honor the man and think of his debts, and try again.
nee. was really quite clever. Whoever worked as great. That’s especially true for those Lincoln would later jokingly refer to this
To what level has your paper stooped? this election knew what they were doing. of us with the honor of being Republicans as his own personal “national debt.”
Perhaps you think you will sell more What man is going to check the box of a before it was popular or trendy. We can Perhaps the episode helped build his
papers, and perhaps you will. Though I “Harold” or “Bart” when he can fill in remember when not all our candidates were character. If so, the episode helped save
observed one of your paper boys giving that of a “Mable” or “Millicent,” hoping of Lincoln’s caliber. a nation.
sneak peeks to his friends later in the day. to make time? But even Lincoln knew failure. Can this What a turnaround. Perhaps we are all
I put forth that it isn’t news in this case I was not born yesterday, and neither be so? Yes. And it is a reminder to us. I in debt... to a debt.
that you are selling. will the people of Deadwood be played a see people start businesses and close them.
I immediately burned your paper. It isn’t fool. I rush to remind you this is no disgrace.
even fit to reuse in the outhouse. I shall It’s time to bring in the heavy guns Mr. Simply pick yourself up and try again.
not patronize such filth. I do hope that you Editor. Does the Council not know that It was in 1832 that Mr. Lincoln became a
clean up your act. in this age of progress, Machines have candidate for Illinois General Assembly.
Charleston Capra been invented, using stylus and punching He lost the election.
Deadwood mechanism on card board voting cards He and another man bought a store in
that can automate the voting process and New Salem. They both signed promissory
insure total, absolute accuracy! notes for the enormous sum of $1,200. But
Editor, It’s about time Deadwood joined the the community languished. His partner
Firstly, may I apolgize for leaving so 19th Century! died.
soon after the election results on Friday. Honest Citizen The store failed a year, later, leaving the
Dr. Kristen needed my assitence at the Deadwood surviving partner in debt. He was hauled
infirmary. into debtor’s court.
I would like to thank everyone who voted
for me. You will not regret your vote. I
have some plans to discuss with the council
shortly which I hope if put in place will be a
step towards improving the welfare, health
Council to Address
and maybe the happiness of this town and
its people. Expanded Jail,
For two weeks starting 13 April I will
be offering a free check up to anyone
interested. I particularly want to see any
Lawmen's Hall, Public
miners, law men/women and saloon girls
as well as the general public. This will be
Safety and Public
so I can get a file set up for you all and we
can discuss any concerns, questions you Health, cont.
may have, and such.
Please contact me to make an appoint- Continued from page 1
ment.
If anyone has any suggestions for the boarding facilities have either opened or
Infirmary or any improvements that can been remodeled. So there is only one renter
be made, feel free to suggest them. in the building now, Streeter said, paying
Thank you again. $10 a week while the council is paying $280
Dr K Randt a month in rent for the building. For that
matter, Streeter is investigating because he
thinks the renter may be a lawman, and so
Editor, may be entitled to a refund. That would
How does a mining man like Patrick mean the council is getting no money
Yedmore, one who stands with the working return on the building.
man, lose an election for Town Council in “I hope my fellow council members
a town full of miners? Impossible! Mr. either say they think Lawmen’s Hall is
Patrick Yedmore was clearly robbed! worth this subsidy for its encouragement
Abnormalities in Deadwood’s voting to new citizens, or else have better ideas for
system abound! For starters, why are the building,” Streeter said.
check boxes are all ridiculously the same
At press deadline we also received word
from a businessperson seeking something
that maybe the council can decide on, what
to do about large shrubbery:

March 27, 1878

Editor and Publisher To: Town Council of Deadwood
Neil Streeter From: Ms. Charleston Capra
Dear Council:
I am petitioning you to have the tree in
Associate Publisher front of 31 Wall Street removed. I will
Lola Kanto gladly assume the costs.
The tree has become overgrown, is a
Reporters hazard and blocks visibility and an entry
way to my busines.
Addison Leigh
Thank you for your time and attention
to the matter.
Contributing Writer Sincerely,
D.A. Kuhr Charleston Capra

Typesetter
S. Morigi

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Deadwood Free Press Vol. 2 Issue 12
Drink Up! There’s More to a
Drink Than You Think
Since before the War, many colorful and
interesting mixed drinks have been popu-
lar among America’s imbibing population. little water, with one jigger of Holland
Even in on the western frontier, no self- Gin in a water glass.
respecting better quality bartender would
eschew the study and practice of the fine stir.
art of “mixology,” unless he wished to
disappoint and irritate his clientele.
Even rough-and-ready, trail-worn cow-
pokes were not adverse to the consumption
of elaborate sweetened concoctions, so long
as they were potent. For the edification of
our readers and to encourage a more cre-
ative approach to drinking, we are going
to be printing, on a regular basis, recipes
for “cocktails,” many of them derived from
“Professor” Jerry Thomas’ 1862 publication
How to Mix Drinks; or, The Bon Vivant’s
Companion.
Popular Ladies Teahouse Reopens
Miss September Blaisdale Kungler will
be reopening her popular teahouse in a
bigger location, on Main Street not far
from the offices of Homestake Mining.
The mayor’s wife reports it will be “... a
refreshing and feminine oasis in the bleak
landscape that is Deadwood. Ladies are
welcome to sit and relax while enjoying
a cup of tea
and conversa-
tion with one
another.”
Gentlemen
are not per-
mitted in the
tea room. (I
gues s t hat
means whis-
key for us,
fellas)
The tea room is available for ladies only
events. Suffrage meetings, bridal showers,
etc.
Editor’s note: Mrs. M, haha about suf-
frage, please take that out.
The Gin Sling
Mix 1 teaspoon sugar, dissolved in a
Fill the rest of the way with water, then
Grate a little nutmeg on top, and serve.
March 27, 1878
'Simply Fine'
Women on Wall
Add a slice of lemon if the customer so
Street
Mrs. Capra announces the grand open-
ing of Simply Fine Things at 1 on Sunday.
The business is located on Wall Street,
desires. across the street and down a few build-
ings from the Phoenix. The opening is
The Mint Julep to be catered by the mayor’s wife, Mrs.
Cook one half cup of sugar and one half September Blaisdale Kungler, with fine
cup of water in a saucepan over medium teas and assorted refreshments.
heat until the sugar completely dissolves, Your editor has not had the chance to
making a thin syrup. yet visit the shop and knows nothing about
Place several fresh mint leaves in a it, but if we understand the meaning of
container and pour the sugar syrup over the name of the store, and to look at its
them. Let cool, preferably in an ice box for propreitor, we are sure the young women
at least 4 hours. employed therein will be among the finest
Fill tumbler glasses with crushed ice. in town indeed. There’s no doubt the busi-
Add 3 parts of the cooled sugar water ness will be popular among the gents.
to 1 part Bourbon whiskey. A little water
can be added particularly if the mix is too
sweet for the customer’s taste.
Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
(makes about two drinks)
By D.A. Kuhr
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Original Western & Cowboy hats of dif-
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all are moderately priced.
If you get a chance,
please take a look see.
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Someday
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With a homecooked meal
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For nourishing food just like
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