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Notorious Murder Trials That Captivated Deadwood Residents and The Newspapers
Deadwood Deaths 1878, 84 deaths, 15 homicides, 5 suicides
Lawrence County Deaths 1882, 118 natural, 25 accidents, 8 suicides, 5 murders
August 22, 1876
Death of Myer Baum Murdered by Sam Young
Baum, Myer shot and killed by Sam Young Aug. 22nd
Aug 26 1876
In regard to: Baum, Myer
Young, Sam is bartender at Saloon No. 10
Aug 26 1876
In regard to: Young, Sam
Farnum, E.B. is witness in Myer Baum murder trial
Aug 26 1876
In regard to: Farnum, E.B.
Keithly, Judge presiding in Myer Baum murder trial
Aug 26 1876
In regard to: Keithly, Judge
Myer Baum murder trial
Aug 26 1876
In regard to: May, George Col
In regard to: McCutchen, Judge
In regard to: Miller, Joseph Judge
In regard to: Simington
In regard to: Whitehead, Judge
Baum mine on Bobtail side, lie parallel
Dec 23 1876
In regard to: Baum Mine
Known as Bummer Dan, killed by Samuel Young Aug 22
Mar 04 1880
In regard to: Baum, Meyer
Laughing Sam sent Baum into Saloon with his coat on, Baum killed
Aug 31 1880
In regard to: Hartman, Samuel S. alias Laughing Sam, road agent
In regard to: Baum, Meyer
November 18, 1876
Death of Edward Shaughnessy Murdered by "Banjo Dick" Richard Brown
Shaughnessy, Edward was killed by Dick Brown
Nov 18 1876
In regard to: Shaughnessy, Edward
McKinney and Phillips, Shaughnessy's taken to drug store
Nov 18 1876
In regard to: McKinney and Phillip
Bevins, Dr. attended Shaughnessy's wounds
Nov 18 1876
In regard to: Bevins
Farnum, Mayor, marries D. Brown and F. Garretson
Nov 18 1876
In regard to: Garrettson, Fannie
In regard to: Farnum, E.B.
Brown, Dick "Shooting of Shaughnessy"
Nov 18 1876
In regard to: Brown, Richard
In regard to: Garrettson, Fannie
In regard to: Miller, Tom
Shaughnessy, Edward murdered by Dick Brown self-defense
Nov 25 1876
In regard to: Shaughnessy, Edward
Garretson Brown, Fannie to perform at Bella Union
Dec 02 1876
In regard to: Garrettson, Fannie
Brown, Dick to perform at Temple of Music
Dec 02 1876
In regard to: Brown, Richard
In regard to: Garretson Brown, Fannie
Temple of Music Nuttall and Brown
Dec 23 1876
In regard to: Temple of Music
Brown, Fanny married to Banjo Dick Brown
Dec 30 1876
In regard to: Garrettson, Fannie
Brown, Fanny lived with Edward Shaughnessy not married
Dec 30 1876
In regard to: Garrettson, Fannie
Brown, Dick not leaving Deadwood
Jan 13 1877
In regard to: Brown, Richard
Murdy, Sam and Dick Brown perform
Apr 10 1877
In regard to: Murdy, Samuel
Garretson, Fanny benefit
Apr 13 1877
In regard to: Garrettson, Fannie
Garrettson, Fannie, listed Fannie Brown, Gem
Apr 14 1877
In regard to: Garrettson, Fannie
Brown, Dick performs duet
Apr 21 1877
In regard to: Brown, Richard
Garrettson, Miss Fannie, also known as Fanny Brown at Gem Theatre
Apr 28 1877
In regard to: Garrettson Brown, Fannie
Garrettson, Miss Fannie sang for the "Night Owls"
Jun 02 1877
In regard to: Garrettson Brown, Fannie
Brown, Dick and Garrettson, Fannie sang at 4th of July celebration
Jul 05 1877
In regard to: Brown, Richard
In regard to: Garrettson, Fannie
Glee Club medley, "The Glorious Stripes and Stars"
Jul 06 1877
In regard to: Brown, Dick
Singing finest ever seen on stage
Jul 23 1877
In regard to: Garretson, Miss
Brown, Dick in court, justifiable homicide
Jul 27 1877
In regard to: Brown, Richard
Brown, Richard acquitted of justifiable homicide
Jul 27 1877
In regard to: Brown, Richard
Brown acquitted before Dawson for shooting him
Jul 30 1877
In regard to: (Shaunessy) Shaughnessy, Edward
In regard to: Brown, Richard
Brown, Dick to perform at Eureka for season
Aug 04 1877
In regard to: Brown, Richard
In regard to: Garrettson Brown, Fannie
Receives letter from Crawford, "Captain Jack"
Aug 06 1877
In regard to: Brown, Dick
Garretson, Fannie Brown to perform at Bella Union
Aug 08 1877
In regard to: Garrettson Brown, Fannie
Garretson, Fannie volunteered for Vaidis benefit
Aug 11 1877
In regard to: Garrettson, Fannie
Garretson, Fanny and Richard Brown on Fort Pierre train
Aug 14 1877
In regard to: Garrettson Brown, Fannie
In regard to: Brown, Richard
Brown, Dick is at Fort Worth Texas
Sep 24 1877
In regard to: Brown, Richard
Brown, Dick writes from Galveston, Fannie is with him
Oct 15 1877
In regard to: Brown, Richard
At Hot Springs, in Arkansas, with Fannie
Mar 02 1878
In regard to: Brown, Dick
Now at Leadville Colorado without Dick Brown
Apr 01 1879
In regard to: Garretson, Fanny
Now at Virginia City without Fanny Garretson
Apr 01 1879
In regard to: Brown, Dick
Our old "Banjo Dick" leaving from San Francisco
Jun 15 1879
In regard to: Brown, Dick
Leadville Colorado papers announce her billing at McDaniels Theatre
Apr 13 1880
In regard to: Garretson, Fannie
In regard to: Leadville, CO
April 24, 1877
Death of Daniel Obrodovich Murdered by John Blair,
alias "Turkey Sam" and "Derby" Samuel F. May
Obrodovich, Daniel shot in South Deadwood by John Blair, alias "Turkey Sam"
Apr 24 1877
In regard to: Obrodovich, Daniel
Testified in Obrodovich murder trial
Apr 27 1877
In regard to: Allen, T.S.
In regard to: Babcock, Lyman F. Dr
In regard to: Bullock, Seth
In regard to: Cochran, John A.
In regard to: Dodson, Capt
In regard to: Lindenbouer, William H
In regard to: Mahler, Henry
In regard to: Martin, Joseph.
In regard to: Mason, George H.
In regard to: McCaffery, Hugh
In regard to: McHugh, Patrick
In regard to: Payne, George P.
In regard to: Scow, James
In regard to: Taylor, Samuel P.
In regard to: Vandaniker, James
In regard to: Wertheimer, Jacob
In regard to: White, Thomas N.
In regard to: Whitton, John M.
Akey, Captain arrested, let go, Obrodovich case
Apr 27 1877
In regard to: Akey, Captain
Obrodervitch, Daniel jumping of property South Deadwood
Apr 28 1877
In regard to: Obrodovich, Daniel
May, Samuel F. takes stand in murder trial Obrodovich
Apr 30 1877
In regard to: May, Samuel F.
Obrodovich, Daniel 1st homicide, territorial organization
May 01 1877
In regard to: Obrodovich, Daniel
Obrodovich, Dan revolver will be sold, public auction
May 12 1877
In regard to: Obrodovich, Daniel
Blair, John charged with murder
Jun 09 1877
In regard to: Blair, John
Obrodovitch, Daniel, May and Blair manslaughter
Jun 23 1877
In regard to: Obrodovich, Daniel
Blair, John verdict manslaughter, Obrodovitch
Jun 23 1877
In regard to: Blair, John
Blair, John petition to Gov. Pennington
Jun 23 1877
In regard to: Blair, John
May and Blair petition for clemency in circulation
Jun 23 1877
In regard to: May,
In court, murder, 5 years
Jun 25 1877
In regard to: Blair, John
Blair, John; Gov. Pennington will not pardon
Jul 21 1877
In regard to: Blair, John
In regard to: Pennington, John L
Laughing Sam convinced Judge he would go straight
Jul 05 1878
In regard to: Bennett, Granville
In regard to: Blair, John
Chapman looking to get pardon for manslaughter
Oct 03 1878
In regard to: Blair, John
May Blair's pardon of shooting of Daniel Obrodovich
Oct 03 1878
In regard to: Obrodovich, Daniel
In regard to: May, Samuel F.
In regard to: Blair, John
In regard to: Chapman, A.F.
In regard to: Bennett, Granville Judge
Sentenced May and Blair to 5 yrs in penitentiary
Oct 03 1878
In regard to: Bennett, Granville Judge
President's appointee for Governor of Dakota
Feb 21 1878
In regard to: Howard, William A.
Referring to our new governor
Mar 20 1878
In regard to: Howard, William A.
Installed as Governor, Pennington giving up office
Apr 13 1878
In regard to: Howard, William A.
New governor was installed at Yankton
Apr 19 1878
In regard to: Howard, William A.
Governor pardons Blair and May, Obrodovich murder
Apr 02 1879
In regard to: Howard, William A. Governor
Gov. pardoned John Blair for Obrodovich murder
Apr 02 1879
In regard to: Blair, John alias "Turkey Sam"
In regard to: Howard, William A. Governor
Governor pardoned Samuel May for Obrodovich murder
Apr 02 1879
In regard to: May, Samuel F. "Derby"
In regard to: Howard, William A. Governor
Gone to Leadville after receiving pardon
Jan 17 1880
In regard to: May, Samuel F.
In regard to: Leadville, CO
August 4, 1877
Death of Peter Grant Murdered by John Wingfield
Bullock, Sheriff, Wm. Johnson night watchman
May 05 1877
In regard to: Bullock, Seth
Kemp and Asche open Bonanza on Lee Street
Jun 21 1877
In regard to: Kemp and Asche
Bonanza on Lee St. Kemp and Asche, masquerade ball
Jun 21 1877
In regard to: Bonanza
Bonanza 30x60 feet building, Kemp and Asche
Jun 21 1877
In regard to: Bonanza
Wingfield night watchman, complains of negligence
Jul 16 1877
In regard to: Wingfield, John, Missouri
In regard to: I'm Too Sexy For My Clothes
Potter, Lillie involved in Peter Grant shooting
Aug 03 1877
In regard to: Potter, Lillie
Grant, Peter
Aug 04 1877
In regard to: Deaths
Grant had dance with her after delivering lunches
Aug 06 1877
In regard to: Potter, Lillie
Officer arrested Grant after he shot off gun
Aug 06 1877
In regard to: Johnson,
Of Bonanza, helped officer arrest Grant
Aug 06 1877
In regard to: Kemp,
Peter Grant worked there, killed by Wingfield
Aug 06 1877
In regard to: Welch Hotel
Peter Grant brought midnight lunch to workers there
Aug 06 1877
In regard to: Bonanza Saloon
Young man who shot Grant, employed at patrol post
Aug 06 1877
In regard to: Wingfield,
Death, first murder of its kind in this community
Aug 06 1877
In regard to: Grant, Peter
Johnson, W.F. Deputy Sheriff signed Coroners report
Aug 07 1877
In regard to: Johnson, W.F.
Wingfield, John arraigned on Grant murder charges
Aug 09 1877
In regard to: Wingfield, John
Killing didn't have to happen, more responsibility
Aug 13 1877
In regard to: Grant, Peter
Funeral will take place today at 2:00
Aug 13 1877
In regard to: Grant, Peter
Wingfield on trial for manslaughter in his death
Aug 13 1877
In regard to: Grant, Peter
Judge set bail at $1000 for Wingfield
Aug 13 1877
In regard to: Barker,
Had trial before Barker on charge of manslaughter
Aug 13 1877
In regard to: Wingfield, John
Verdict of the coroners jury relative to his death
Aug 13 1877
In regard to: Grant, Peter
In regard to: Wingfield, John
In regard to: Miller, L.C.
In regard to: Johnson, W.F.
In regard to: Hilderbrand, J.
In regard to: Chew, Robert
In regard to: Babcock, L.F.
Wingfield for sheriff.
Sept. 30, 1884
John Wingfield, Missouri, is almost persuaded to make an
independent run for sheriff. He would make a good official.
In regard to: Wingfield, John.
Missouri is night watchman at the Pierce.
July 17, 1890
John Wingfield, better known as "Missouri," ex-policeman of Deadwood,
has accepted a position as night watchman at the Pierce.
In regard to: Wingfield, John, Missouri
In regard to: Pierce Mine.
August 22, 1877
Death of Frank Miller, Petty Thief Shot for Stealing Chickens by M. Rosengarden
Rosengarden, M. has arrived with stock of clothing
Jul 22 1876
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Rosengarden's store has fire in rear
Aug 12 1876
In regard to: Rosengarden
Rosengarden opens general merchandise store
May 28 1877
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Rosengarden's clothing store hit by winds
Jun 29 1877 Subject: Rosengarden, M.
Rosengarden shoots Frank Miller
Aug 22 1877
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Death Miller, Frank
Aug 22 1877
In regard to: Deaths
Holzman, Dr. and Ben Holstein sign Rosengarden bond
Aug 24 1877
In regard to: Holzman, Dr.
In regard to: Holstein, Ben
Rosengarden, M. goes on trial for Frank Miller killing
Aug 24 1877
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Rosengarden, Mrs. M. testifies in court
Aug 24 1877
In regard to: Rosengarden, M. Mrs.
Shot Frank Miller, petty thief was stealing chickens
Aug 27 1877
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Shoots man in chicken house, lesson to petty thiev
Aug 27 1877
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Rosengarden held on bond of $1500 for shooting
Aug 27 1877
In regard to: Miller, Frank
Fireproof growing rapidly, will be largest in camp
Jun 18 1878
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Losses in the big fire of September 27, $600.
Sep 28 1879
In regard to: Rosengarden,
Commenced construction of 2 story residence and stor
Sep 30 1879
In regard to: Rosengarden,
Building a two story brick, 50 X 50, for grocery
Mar 05 1880
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Have no rent or clerks to pay, sale cheaper, ad
Jun 01 1880
In regard to: Rosengarden and Co.
Finest candies and dried buffalo tongue in the marke
Jun 03 1880
In regard to: Rosengarden and Co.
Our stock at prices that will defy competition, ad
Jul 01 1880
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Opened a branch store in King's building
Jul 08 1880
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Have opened grocery store in Foust building
Jun 17 1881
In regard to: Rosengarden and Son
Stockholder in 2nd Carbonate Mining Co.
Aug 02 1881
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
In regard to: Bullock, Seth
Good prospect found in his Montana lode
Sep 17 1881
In regard to: Rosengarden,
Returns from Elk Creek very pleased with mines
Sep 26 1881
In regard to: Rosengarden,
Arraigned for assault, complaint withdrawn
May 04 1882
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Exhibited rich specimens of ore from Montana Mine
Jun 10 1882
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Butler telegraphed that Montana Mine had sold
Nov 03 1882
In regard to: Rosengarden,
Delinquent tax sale, property sold for non-payment
Sep 08 1883
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
M. Rosengarden is at Seattle, Washington Territory.
The news comes from Mike Gottstein.
March 13, 1884
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
In regard to: Gottstein, Mike.
Rosengarden granted divorce.
July 13, 1884
A decree of divorce was on yesterday granted Mrs. Henrietta Rosengarden.
In regard to: Rosengarden, Henrietta.
September 5, 1877
Death of J. Cephas Tuttle Mining Dispute Keets Mine
Aurora Mine, Deltrich and Tuttle sold 1,000 tons ore
Mar 10 1877
Aurora and Keets Mines not enough mills to crush the ore coming out
Aug 27 1877
Keets mine, clean up of 231 ounces of gold
Jul 21 1877
Keets mine worked by J.B. Pearson's mill
Jul 31 1877
Aurora Mine armed men take possession of Keets Mine
Aug 16 1877
Aurora Mine and Keets Mine closed for negotiations
Aug 21 1877
Seth Bullock is called to investigate the mining dispute
homicide of J. Cephas Tuttle at the Keets and Aurora Mines.
Sept 5 1877
Bullock arrests Alvin W. Whitney of the Keets Company
Sep 06 1877
Keets mine rumors concerning ownership
Sep 07 1877
John Manning helps trapped miners
Sep 10 1877
Seth Bullock appointed deputy 1st district Deadwood
Sep 10 1877
Seth Bullock testifies in court
Sep 13 1877
Mr. Whitney discharged of homicide at the Keets mine
Sep 14 1877
Aurora mine owners sue Laura and Keets owners
Sep 14 1877
A. W. Whitney testifies in court
Sep 17 1877
The Tuttle homicide trial was a lengthy one with several
accusations of jury tampering coming into play. The defendants
arrested were discharged for lack of evidence on October 27, 1877.
The political atmosphere at the time gave rise to The Miners and
Workingman's party movement.
The Miners newspaper writes Bullock will lose office
Oct 29 1877
John Manning, politics, to run for sheriff
Oct 29 1877
"Keets Trouble" miners strike, Bullock asks for help
November 10 1877
In regard to: Keets War
September 12, 1877
Death of China Doll Di Lee, Murdered by Chinese Brethren
Di Lee Murder, 3 Mongolian men did the murder
Sep 12 1877
In regard to: Chinese
Meyer, Dr. made examination of Di Lee's body
Nov 28 1877
In regard to: Chinese
Di Lee is murdered with pocket knife
Nov 28 1877
In regard to: Chinese
Hong Gee claims Di Lee's estate
Nov 30 1877
In regard to: Chinese
Di Lee murder, Ah Sing and wife were arrested
Dec 03 1877
In regard to: Chinese
Di Lee murder, Ah Hem and Ark Hem discharged
Dec 04 1877
In regard to: Chinese
Murder of Di Hee threatens the witness, his girl
Feb 09 1878
In regard to: Chinese
Mongolian female rushes in followed by Chinese
Feb 09 1878
In regard to: IXL Hotel
December 7, 1877
Death of Kitty LeRoy Shot By Husband Samuel Curley
LeRoy, Kitty Miss dancing at Gem Theatre
May 19 1877
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
LeRoy, Kittie marries Samuel R. Curley
Jun 11 1877
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
LeRoy, Kitty shot by husband Samuel Curley
Dec 07 1877
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
Norcross, Rev. officiating at Kitty LeRoy's funeral
Dec 08 1877
In regard to: Norcross, L.P.
Star, Sol made special administrator, Kitty LeRoy
Dec 08 1877
In regard to: Star, Solomon
LeRoy, Kitty made a will written in pencil
Dec 08 1877
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
Fraser, Probate Judge, Kitty LeRoy's will
Dec 08 1877
In regard to: Fraser, Probate Judge
Curley, Kitty will written in ink is nullified
Dec 10 1877
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
In regard to: Curley, Kitty
Estate divided up
Jan 07 1878
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
In regard to: Curley, Kitty
Appointed guardian of child of Kitty (LeRoy)Curley
Jan 07 1878
In regard to: Early, Patrick H.
Spooks perambulate the house where Kitty LeRoy was killed
Jan 16 1878
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
Not complimentary review in New York "Varieties"
Feb 28 1878
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
J. R. Fraser charged with embezzlement in her estate
Mar 21 1879
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
In regard to: Fraser, J. R.
Investigation into estate may cause new development
Apr 22 1879
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
Artist at Gem to paint Kitty Le Roy on stage side
Jun 27 1879
In regard to: Wilson, Calvin
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
Leaves Deadwood
Mar 11 1883
In regard to: Leroy, Kitty, daughter
LeRoy and Curley buried in double grave, 1877
Sep 22 1883
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
March 14, 1878
Death of C. W. Tappan Murdered by Charles W. Hunt
Shoots C.W. Tappan while drunk
Mar 15 1878
In regard to: Hunt, Charles W.
Death, Shot and killed by C.W. Hunt
Mar 15 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
Testimony against Hunt in Tappan murder
Mar 15 1878
In regard to: Bover, F.H.
In regard to: Boyer,
In regard to: Coombs, J.W.
In regard to: Skiner, Gilbert
In regard to: Wilson, G.A.
In regard to: Winans, B.F.
Said to have had premonition of his death
Mar 16 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
Was Hunt guilty if Tappan was suppose to die
Mar 16 1878
In regard to: Hunt, Charles W.
For the defenses in Tappan murder case
Mar 16 1878
In regard to: Harvey and Watson
Funeral took place at 2:00 today
Mar 16 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W
Trial is being held at Gem Theatre
Mar 19 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
Hunt - Tappan Homicide
Mar 20 1878
In regard to: Hunt, Charles W.
In regard to: Barker, Charles E.
In regard to: Brearley, E.C.
In regard to: Clark, Edward M.
In regard to: Coombs, J.W.
In regard to: Harvey, T.E.
In regard to: Hastie, Addison W.
In regard to: Lawrence, John
In regard to: Miller, Joseph
In regard to: Robinson, J.J.
In regard to: Watson,
In regard to: Wilson, G.A.
In regard to: Winans, B.F.
Charles Hunt found guilty of murder of C.W. Tappan
Mar 20 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
For Sale-furniture and bedding from lodging room
Apr 01 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
Administrator of the estate of C.W. Tappan
Apr 06 1878
In regard to: Fox, A.
Effects to be sold at public auction
Apr 06 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
Public auction of Tappan House on Tuesday
Apr 06 1878
In regard to: Leimer and Company
Man from Tappan House accused Joseph Farrell of taking vest
Apr 18 1878
In regard to: Farrell, Joseph
Leimer and Co. to auction off personal property
May 10 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
In jail, gaffing a witness
May 14 1878
In regard to: Hunt,
First case before Judge Barnes, murdered CW Tappan
May 24 1878
In regard to: Hunt, C.W.
Question of jurisdiction of the court to try him
May 25 1878
In regard to: Hunt, C.W.
C.W. Hunt trial for murder of Tappan largely attended
Jun 06 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
Verdict of manslaughter in the first degree
Jun 07 1878
In regard to: Hunt, C.W.
May be alive if guns were not so prevalent in town
Jun 13 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
On way to Detroit with Hunt and Dunham, penitentiary
Jun 21 1878
In regard to: Manning, John
In regard to: Hunt, Charles W.
In regard to: Dunham,
Trial, conviction and sentence recently in court
Jun 29 1878
In regard to: Hunt, Charles W.
Justice In The Hills, Judge Barnes, Bismarck
Jul 03 1878
In regard to: Lee, C.
In regard to: Hunt, Charles W.
In regard to: Hoffman, Christ
In regard to: Gay, William
In regard to: Forbes, Lloyd
Charley Hunt sent to prison for 12 yrs for murder
Aug 19 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W
A loud call for an organization
Aug 24 1878
In regard to: Tappan,
In regard to: Slaughter, Johnny
In regard to: McCall,
In regard to: Lee,
In regard to: Hoffman,
Shot and killed by Charles W. Hunt, Mar 14, 1877
Dec 29 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
Funeral of C.W. Tappan, Mar 15
Dec 29 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
Hunt declares intention to return.
Aug 9, 1887
While at Wisconsin, Ed Wardner met Charles Hunt,
recently released from the penitentiary. Hunt declared an intention
of returning to Deadwood this summer.
In regard to: Wardner, Ed.
In regard to: Hunt, Charles W.
In regard to: Tappan, C. W.
Hunt seen in Milwaukee.
Dec. 15, 1889
Journal reports Charles Hunt, who served 12-year sentence for murdering
Tappan in '76, seen on the streets of Milwaukee. He is said to be
as tough a character as ever.
In regard to: Hunt, Charles W.
In regard to: Tappan, C. W.
April 28, 1878
Death of Lloyd Forbes Murdered by William Gay
Suspects in this murder will later be tied to the
cause and effect of the Minnie Callison murder Aug 1878
Scott, James and William Gay own No. 4 above Discovery
Oct 14 1876
In regard to: Scott, James
In regard to: Gay, William
Gay, Albert and William lay out town of Gayville
Dec 02 1876
In regard to: Gay, Albert
In regard to: Gay, William
Callison, Mrs. John to open primary school
Jan 06 1877
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
Boughton and Berry reference for Mrs. John Callison
Jan 06 1877
In regard to: Boughton and Berry
Boughton and Berry have sawmill
Apr 22 1877
In regard to: Boughton and Berry
Gay, Mrs. William attacked in her home by 2 robbers
May 16 1877
In regard to: Gay, William, Mrs.
Gay, William sells billiard hall to Tom Miller
Jul 12 1877
In regard to: Gay, William
William Gay loses building in Gayville fire
Aug 18 1877
In regard to: Gay, William
Destruction of Gayville by fire
Aug 27 1877
In regard to: Gay, William
Mill at Gayville to start up
Feb 14 1878
In regard to: Forbes, J.W.
Elite at birthday party last night at Forbes Mill
Feb 15 1878
In regard to: Gayville
Forbes' Mill a Success
Apr 11 1878
In regard to: Forbes Mill
Purchased 1/2 interest in Goodell's Saw Mill
Apr 12 1878
In regard to: Gay, William
Shooting affray occurred last night in Gayville
Apr 26 1878
In regard to: Forbes, Lloyd
The General Samuel Fields, passes note
Apr 26 1878
In regard to: Black Americans
In regard to: Samuel Fields
Took note to Mrs Gay which caused shooting
Apr 26 1878
In regard to: Fields, Samuel General
General Field put in jail in Gay-Forbes case
Apr 26 1878
In regard to: Black Americans
In regard to: Fields, Samuel General
Doctor in attendance of Lloyd Forbes
Apr 26 1878
In regard to: Miller, J.G.
In regard to: Kelley, B.B.
The Bullet, Lloyd Forbes, is shot by William Gay
Apr 26 1878
In regard to: Tyler, C.C.
In regard to: Rogers, George
In regard to: Miller,
In regard to: Manning, John
In regard to: Laconsier, L.
In regard to: Kelly,
In regard to: Gay, Mrs.
In regard to: Gay, William
In regard to: Forbes, S.G.
In regard to: Forbes, Mrs.
In regard to: Forbes, Lloyd
In regard to: Forbes, I.W.
In regard to: Davis, Mrs.
In regard to: Brearley, E.C.
In regard to: Barker, Charles E.
Came to the rescue of Lloyd Forbes
Apr 26 1878
In regard to: Laconsier, L.
Young Forbes condition about the same
Apr 26 1878
In regard to: Carney,
Hope he will live
Apr 27 1878
In regard to: Forbes, Lloyd
Young Forbes improving, hope of his recovery
Apr 27 1878
In regard to: Gay, William
Money supposedly paid to influence reporting
Apr 27 1878
In regard to: Forbes,
Rearrested when Lloyd Forbes died
Apr 29 1878
In regard to: Gay, William
Death, from wounds inflicted by Gay
Apr 29 1878
In regard to: Forbes, Lloyd
Was his death necessary?
Apr 29 1878
In regard to: Forbes, Lloyd
Was the killing in self defense?
Apr 29 1878
In regard to: Gay, William
In regard to: Forbes, Lloyd
Testified at coroners inquest
Apr 29 1878
In regard to: Laconsier, L.
Funeral largely attended by friends
May 01 1878
In regard to: Forbes, Lloyd
Man says he is married to Mrs Gay and wants money
May 27 1878
In regard to: Gay,
Jury deadlocked, return verdict of manslaughter
Jun 13 1878
In regard to: Gay,
Justice In The Hills, Judge Barnes, Bismarck
Jul 03 1878
In regard to: Forbes, Lloyd
Putting up a large barn on his ranch on Spearfish
Jul 25 1878
In regard to: Gay, William
Infanticide, he finds dead infant in "Water Closet
Sep 15 1878
In regard to: Gay, William
Dead baby found by William Gay supposedly belonging to Mrs. Opp
Sep 17 1878
In regard to: Gay, William
Boss granger of the Spearfish valley, in town today
Oct 19 1878
In regard to: Gay, William
"Most unkindest cut" from failure of the mill
Nov 08 1878
In regard to: Forbes Mill
Receives word of Gay trial, on appeal
May 17 1879
In regard to: Parker,
Governor refused pardon for Gay, sentenced to 3 yr
Jul 03 1879
In regard to: Gay, William
Goes to serve the remainder of his time at Detroit
Aug 05 1879
In regard to: Gay, William
If he had not carried a weapon, man would be alive
Aug 19 1879
In regard to: Gay, Bill
Took her departure for the east yesterday
Dec 17 1879
In regard to: Gay, William, Mrs
Taking confinement very hard, down to 100 pounds
Dec 24 1879
In regard to: Gay, William
Father of boy killed to be willing to sign pardon
Dec 24 1879
In regard to: Forbes,
Gov wants Forbes opinion on pardon of Gay
Feb 06 1880
In regard to: Forbes, M.
Gov appears willing to pardon if Forbes agrees too
Feb 06 1880
In regard to: Gay, William
Mrs. Callison had found out some of their secrets
Feb 13 1880
In regard to: Forbes, M.
In regard to: Gay, William
In regard to: Fields, Samuel General
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Was felt M. L. Couk killed Callison for Forbes and Gay
Feb 18 1880
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
In regard to: Fields, Samuel General
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Callison was said to have secrets on Forbes and Gay
Feb 18 1880
In regard to: Forbes, M.
In regard to: Gay, William
In regard to: Fields, Samuel General
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Admits in testimony that he heard rumors of affair
Feb 18 1880
In regard to: Boughton, Mark V.
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
In regard to: Boughton, Mary
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Working hard for her husband's liberation
Feb 18 1880
In regard to: Gay, William, Mrs
Within two weeks will be a free man, thanks to Gov
Aug 27 1880
In regard to: Gay, William
Sheriff drove out to give Gay a ride into Deadwood
Sep 09 1880
In regard to: Manning, John P.
Tired of city life, straddled broncos headed out
May 08 1883
In regard to: Gay, Bill
Forbes dies at Gayville.
Feb. 5, 1887
In regard to: Jasper Forbes died at Gayville yesterday afternoon, of pneumonia.
In regard to: Forbes, Jasper
In regard to: Forbes, Isaac W.
In regard to: Gay, William
Appeal to the charitable for Forbes family.
Feb. 6, 1887
Ladies Aid of Gayville appeals for assistance of very deserving
and very destitute family recently widowed mother of six children.
In regard to: Forbes, Jasper Mrs.
In regard to: Crist, S. B.
Amply provided for.
Feb. 9, 1887
The appeal for aid for the Jasper Forbes family has been responded to by
our citizens in a most generous manner. The family for the present is
amply provided for.
In regard to: Forbes, Jasper
Gay ready for another gold hunt.
Aug . 27, 1887
Bill Gay, of Carbonate, returns from placer stampede,
and is about all ready for another gold hunt.
In regard to: Gay, Bill
Gay murder report manufactured.
May 13, 1893
It is reported William Gay, formerly of Gayville,
shot and killed at Castle, Mont., while resisting arrest.
In regard to: Gay, William
Gay has not been killed
May 14, 1893
Further particulars about Bill Gay at Montana is that he has not been killed as first reported.
He and man named Green killed the deputy and escaped.
In regard to: Gay, William
August 20, 1878
Death of Minnie Callison, School Teacher Murdered by M. L. Couk
Death, found in her bed murdered
Aug 20 1878
In regard to: Callison, Minnie school teacher
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Fields, Samuel General still a suspect in Mrs Callison murder
Aug 21 1878
In regard to: Fields, Samuel General
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Murdered last night, taught first school in Hills
Aug 20 1878
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Fields, Samuel General, darkey arrested, connected in some way with murder
Aug 20 1878
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Theory is that she knew a secret, killed for it
Aug 21 1878
In regard to: Callison, Minnie, school teacher
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Murder was committed in the glare of lighted lamp
Aug 21 1878
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
Fields, Samuel General at murder trail of Mrs. J. Callison
Aug 21 1878
In regard to: Black Americans
Mr Callison is of opinion that Fields is guilty
Aug 23 1878
In regard to: Fields, Samuel General
M.L. Couk and Mrs Boughton arrested in Callison murder case
Sep 09 1878
In regard to: Callison, Minnie, school teacher
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
In regard to: Boughton, Mary E.
Testified to selling chloroform to Couk, he though
Sep 12 1878
In regard to: Hurlbut, E.W.
Bloody handkerchief and towel, bottle of chloroform
Nov 23 1878
In regard to: Couk, M.L.
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
Jury brought in a verdict of guilty
Nov 24 1878
In regard to: Couk, M.L.
Couk, Martin L. conviction for the murder of Mrs Minnie Callison
Nov 25 1878
In regard to: Couk, M.L.
Martin Couk either killed her or knows who did
Nov 30 1878
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
Couk, M.L. sentenced to be hanged on January 28 1879
Dec 02 1878
In regard to: Couk, M.L.
In regard to: Callison, Minnie murder
Charged as an accomplice in Couk case
Jun 22 1879
In regard to: Boughton, Mrs Mary E.
Death of Mrs Vandeventer will weaken case against Mary Boughton
Feb 05 1880
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
In regard to: Boughton, Mrs
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
Mrs. Mary Boughton now on trial for Callison murder
Feb 13 1880
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
In regard to: Boughton, Mary
Felt that Vandeventer, Mrs. knew evidence damaging to Boughton
Feb 14 1880
In regard to: Vandeventer, Mrs
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
In regard to: Boughton, Mary
Woman knows more of Callison murder, who is she?
Feb 14 1880
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
In regard to: Boughton, Mary
Was felt M. L. Couk killed Callison for Forbes and Gay
Feb 18 1880
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
In regard to: Fields, Samuel General
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Callison was said to have secrets on Forbes and Gay
Feb 18 1880
In regard to: Forbes, M.
In regard to: Gay, William
In regard to: Fields, Samuel General
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Admits in testimony that he heard rumors of affair
Feb 18 1880
In regard to: Boughton, Mark V.
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
In regard to: Boughton, Mary
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Found innocent but general opinion is she wasn't
Feb 19 1880
In regard to: Boughton, Mary
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
Wrote to Gov Howard asking clemency in Martin Couk case
Mar 26 1880
In regard to: Moody, Gideon C. Judge
In regard to: Boughton, Mary
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
Couk's sentence commuted
Jun 17 1880
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
In regard to: Boughton, Mary
In regard to: Callison, Minnie murder
Sentence reduced from hanging to life in prison
Nov 28 1881
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
In regard to: Boughton, Mary
In regard to: Callison, Minnie murder
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder
Martin L.Couk's friends succeed in getting him pardoned
Feb 14 1882
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
Martin Couk, at one time a conspicuous character in Deadwood, is now in Denver, Colorado. A month ago he was in Rapid City and made a tour of the Southern Hills. He writes this reporter that he will soon be here in Deadwood.
Nov ember 2, 1883
In regard to: Couk, Martin
In regard to: Rapid City
April 29, 1878
Death of Christ Hoffman Murdered by Ed Durham
Durham, Ed prop. Progressive Hall, Main St. Deadwood
Jun 24 1876
In reagard to: Durham, Ed
Durham, Ed; Hamilton and Short own Progressive Hall
Sep 23 1876 Subject: Durham, Ed
Seaver, N., G. Bartlett and Ed Durham discover mines
Feb 03 1877
In reagard to: Siever, Noah
Durham, Ed. owner of Seek no Farther lode
Feb 03 1877
In regard to: Durham, Ed
Hoffman and Patterson to open new saloon
Feb 01 1878
In regard to: Hoffman, Christ
Death, by gunshot wound
Apr 29 1878
In regard to: Hoffman, Christ
Killing of Mr Christ Hoffman by Ed Durham
Apr 29 1878
In regard to: Bevans, A.D.
In regard to: Durham, Ed
In regard to: Hoffman, Christ
In regard to: Mahan, John
In regard to: McHugh, Patrick
In regard to: Miley,
In regard to: Shingle, George M.
In regard to: Vandaniker, J.B.
In regard to: Welch, Frank
Was the killing in self defense?
Apr 29 1878
In regard to: Durham, Ed
Remains taken to Leavenworth, Kansas for final interment
May 29 1878
In regard to: Hoffman, Christ
Good deal of feeling exists in regard to this case
Jun 12 1878
In regard to: Durham, Ed
Lawyers tying one on and discussing Hoffman murder
Jun 13 1878
In regard to: Hoffman, Christ
May be alive if guns were not so prevalent in town
Jun 13 1878
In regard to: Hoffman, Christ
Every male child born today will be voter by then
Jun 20 1878
In regard to: Durham, Ed
Taken to penitentiary to serve 21 years
Jun 20 1878
In regard to: Durham, Ed
Durham, his murderer, wondering about pardon
Oct 21 1878
In regard to: Hoffman, Christ
Writes to a friend, hopes for a pardon
Oct 21 1878
In regard to: Durham, Ed
Justice In The Hills, Judge Barnes, Bismarck
Jul 03 1878
In regard to: Hoffman, Christ
Seems to enjoy prison life, is growing fat
Dec 24 1879
In regard to: Durham, Ed
Moore trying to get Durham released from sentence
Jun 02 1883
In regard to: Durham, Ed
Among prisoners brought from Detroit to Sioux Fall
Sep 28 1883
In regard to: Durham, Ed
May 12, 1878
Death of Charles E. Lee Murdered by George W. Bell
Brutally murdered and robbed May 12
May 13 1878
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
Death of Lee, Charles E., murdered by George W. Bell
May 14 1878
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
Body will be embalmed by Smith and sent to Chicago
May 14 1878
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
In Deadwood only a few days before his murder
May 27 1878
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
Visited in jail by two mysterious women
May 15 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
Jailer allows women to visit with Bell in prison
May 15 1878
In regard to: Berry, Dick
Has retained Col. Parker for his defense
May 15 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
Man answering his description wanted in Colorado
May 16 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
Much excitement by some to take hold of Bell
May 17 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
Eventual vindication a certainty
Jun 15 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
Grand Jury found a true bill against Bell for murder
Jul 10 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
Bell indicted for murder of Lee
Jul 11 1878
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
Alleged murderer says Bell not his real name
Times Jul 11 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W., alias Cox, W. S.
Jurymen for Bell murder case
Nov 13 1878
In regard to: Barclay, R.P.
In regard to: Bentley, Tom
In regard to: Brady, James
In regard to: Butler, S.T.
In regard to: Dubree, S.H.
In regard to: Gray, Ike
In regard to: Harner, D.G.
In regard to: Patterson, C.E.
In regard to: Peterson, J.M.
In regard to: Riley, Michael
In regard to: Rowland, John
In regard to: Shoenfield, L.B.
Bell made statement in his own defense
Nov 14 1878
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
Bell, accused murderer of Lee, real name is Cox
Nov 15 1878
In regard to: Cox, W. S.
Judge Miller's argument in the case of Bell
Nov 15 1878
In regard to: Miller, Joseph Judge
Bitter feelings on the street, should leave town
Nov 15 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
W.S. Cox is his real name
Nov 15 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W. , alias Cox, W. S.
Foreman for jury in Bell case
Nov 16 1878
In regard to: Butler, Squire F.
Bell acquitted on charge of murder
Nov 16 1878
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
Has forgiven the members of jury in his case
Nov 16 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
Says he saw Bell and Lee going to the white rocks
Nov 18 1878
In regard to: Robinson
Bell's escape, unfortunately not hung as reported
Nov 18 1878
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
The immortal twelve who freed Bell
Nov 19 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
Rumor to Potter having confessed to the Lee murder
Nov 21 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
Rumor of his hanging not true
Nov 24 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
Deadwood papers feeling of Bell's acquittal
Nov 25 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
Maxwell on same coach thought Bell took his watch
Dec 07 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
Lee, Charles E. murdered on the White Rocks, May 12th
Dec 29 1878
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
George Bell tried and acquitted on murder of Lee, now living in Minnesota
Jun 24 1879
In regard to: Bell,
Man tried for murdering Lee, now at Leadville
Jan 17 1880
In regard to: Bell, George W.
In regard to: Leadville, CO
Bell is prosperous citizen of Dassel, Minn.
July 25, 1890
Billy Brewer reports having met W.S. Cox, alias George W. Bell, at Dassel, Minn. Cox will be remembered as alleged murderer of Lee, near White Rocks, 1878. He stoutly affirms his innocence.
In regard to: Brewer, Billy.
In regard to: Cox, W. S.
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
Jan 25, 1879
Death of Alex Frankenberg Murdered by Lee Smith, John Clark, William Travis
Clara lode to sell for $70,000 McMasters and Trainer
Sep 30 1876
In regard to: Clara Mine
McMasters, Trainer and Co. sell Clara lode
Sep 30 1876
In regard to: McMasters, Angus
Sam McMasters appointed superintendent of Homestake
Mar 07 1878
In regard to: Homestake Mine
Will have charge of the Homestake Mine today
Oct 04 1878
In regard to: McMasters, Jack
Took charge of the Old Abe Mine yesterday
Oct 04 1878
In regard to: McMasters, Angus
There is trouble at the Bobtail Mine
Dec 12 1878
In regard to: Travis, William
Frankenberg shot in mining dispute at Pride of the West, Homestake Mill Lead
Jan 18 1879
In regard to: Pride of the West, Lead
Would be advisable for him to stay away from Lead
Jan 18 1879
In regard to: McMasters, Angus
In regard to: McMasters, Sam
Artery in his wound broke loose, death was feared
Jan 22 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
Young man wounded in the face by buckshot
Jan 23 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
His case occupied attention of Squire Rinehart
Jan 24 1879
In regard to: Travis, William
Death, dies from wounds at the Homestake Mill
Jan 25 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
Now held without bond since death of Frankenberg
Jan 25 1879
In regard to: Clark, John
In regard to: Smith, Lee
In regard to: McMasters, Angus
In regard to: Travis, William
Remains brought to Deadwood, forwarded to Chicago
Jan 27 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
Travis, Clark and Smith charged with murder
Feb 15 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
Travis, Clark and Smith arraigned for the murder
Mar 04 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
Large number from Lead in Deadwood for murder trial
Mar 05 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
One of the slippery witnesses of Frankenberg murder
Mar 13 1879
In regard to: Turner, Ed
In regard to: McCullough,
On jury for Alex Frankenberg murder trial
Mar 13 1879
In regard to: Bogy, William
In regard to: Cox, Ambrose M.
In regard to: Dexter, Thos. A.B.
In regard to: Dison, Oliver
In regard to: Hughes, Horace
In regard to: Kelley, Frank E.
In regard to: Murrin, T.D.
In regard to: Nichols, Alfred
In regard to: Phillips, Nelson
In regard to: Rainwater, Erastus M.
In regard to: Stewart, Robert
In regard to: Worth, John
Is making strong case against Lee, Travis and Smith
Mar 15 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
It seems to be all a mistake that he was killed
Mar 19 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
Lead citizens think of shooting as "fabrication"
Mar 19 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
Not guilty, a verdict not in accord with Judge Moody
Mar 19 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
In regard to: Moody, G.C. Judge, District Court
In regard to: Smith, Lee
In regard to: Clark, John
In regard to: Travis, William
One of the released prisoners jumped by Cavanaugh
Mar 20 1879
In regard to: Clark, John
Homestake, the only one pleased with jury decision
Mar 20 1879
In regard to: Smith, Lee
In regard to: Clark, John
In regard to: Travis, William
Jurymen are liable to have a little more trouble
Mar 20 1879
In regard to: Smith, Lee
In regard to: Clark, John
In regard to: Travis, William
Opinion is not complimentary to jury
Mar 21 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
In regard to: Clark, John
In regard to: Travis, William
Finding citizens of Lead unfriendly to him
Mar 21 1879
In regard to: Smith, Lee
In regard to: Clark, John
In regard to: Travis, William
McCullough, slippery witness in Frankenberg case
Mar 27 1879
In regard to: Clark, John
Has left town after citizens indignant with trial
Apr 01 1879
In regard to: Smith, Lee
In regard to: Clark, John
In regard to: Travis, William
San Francisco Stock Report gives editorial on case
Apr 01 1879
In regard to: Smith, Lee
In regard to: Clark, John
In regard to: Travis, William
The three have left town with nice horses and outfits
Apr 01 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
In regard to: Smith, Lee
In regard to: Clark, John
In regard to: Travis, William
Passed into mysteries of the world to come, Jan 24
May 13 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
The men on the Gopher mine quit because of him
Aug 26 1879
In regard to: McMasters, Angus
Jury ignored case against McMasters for shooting
Sep 21 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
O'Leary stands in the way of new Homestake Mill
Oct 05 1879
In regard to: McMasters, Samuel
In regard to: Little Nettie Mine
In regard to: Homestake Mine
Stands in path of Homestake Mill, refuses offers
Oct 05 1879
In regard to: O'Leary, Tim
Asking $12,000 for lot in way of Homestake mill
Oct 05 1879
In regard to: O'Leary, Tim
Deputy Brewer dispossessed O'Leary, put McMaster in charge
Oct 10 1879
In regard to: Brewer, William
In regard to: O'Leary, Tim
In regard to: McMasters, Sam
Court order to take land from O'Leary and turn over
Oct 10 1879
In regard to: McMasters, Samuel
How could Judge decide what a man gets for his lot
Oct 15 1879
In regard to: O'Leary, Timothy
Enterprise sides with him against Homestake Co.
Nov 06 1879
In regard to: O'Leary, Timothy
McMasters no longer implicated in his murder
Dec 18 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
In regard to: McMasters, Angus
Jury threw out attempt to implicate him in murder
Dec 18 1879
In regard to: McMasters, Angus
Received fine meerschaum pipe from an employee
Feb 06 1880
In regard to: McMasters, Angus
Going east for combination business/pleasure trip
Feb 20 1880
In regard to: McMasters, Angus
Ex-Hills man now in Denver
Mar 11 1881
In regard to: McMasters, Angus
Has valuable claims at Hailey
Aug 13 1881
In regard to: O'Leary, Tim
Judge did the O'Leary act down the gulch this a.m.
Feb 08 1882
In regard to: Monroe, George.
O'Leary's brother dead
Feb. 19, 1888
Telegram to Curley O'Leary announces death of his brother, Tim
In regard to: O'Leary, Curley.
In regard to: O'Leary, Tim.
In regard to: O'Leary, Thomas
McMasters seem to be out of luck
July 9, 1885
Attempt made to assassinate Angus McMaster, and a day or so later Jack wounded in right hip by accidental discharge of revolver
In regard to: McMaster, Angus.
In regard to: Subject: McMaster, Jack.
Crow Dog Wins Over The Hearts And Minds of Deadwood Ladies
An O.J. Trial In The Making
Spotted Tail and Crow Dog
First trial of it's kind held in Deadwood.
Sentence of death for the murder of an Indian by another Indian.
Crow Dog, Indian Policeman, kills Spotted Tail, Chief of the Dakota Sioux in 1881.
"it was an Indian matter"
The question of white man's jurisdiction over Indian affairs will go to the Supreme Court before being resolved in 1884.
Deadwood hosted the grand affair as being the county seat and location of the judicial courts.
Deadwood Deaths 1878, 84 deaths, 15 homicides, 5 suicides
Lawrence County Deaths 1882, 118 natural, 25 accidents, 8 suicides, 5 murders
August 22, 1876
Death of Myer Baum Murdered by Sam Young
Baum, Myer shot and killed by Sam Young Aug. 22nd
Aug 26 1876
In regard to: Baum, Myer
Young, Sam is bartender at Saloon No. 10
Aug 26 1876
In regard to: Young, Sam
Farnum, E.B. is witness in Myer Baum murder trial
Aug 26 1876
In regard to: Farnum, E.B.
Keithly, Judge presiding in Myer Baum murder trial
Aug 26 1876
In regard to: Keithly, Judge
Myer Baum murder trial
Aug 26 1876
In regard to: May, George Col
In regard to: McCutchen, Judge
In regard to: Miller, Joseph Judge
In regard to: Simington
In regard to: Whitehead, Judge
Baum mine on Bobtail side, lie parallel
Dec 23 1876
In regard to: Baum Mine
Known as Bummer Dan, killed by Samuel Young Aug 22
Mar 04 1880
In regard to: Baum, Meyer
Laughing Sam sent Baum into Saloon with his coat on, Baum killed
Aug 31 1880
In regard to: Hartman, Samuel S. alias Laughing Sam, road agent
In regard to: Baum, Meyer
November 18, 1876
Death of Edward Shaughnessy Murdered by "Banjo Dick" Richard Brown
Shaughnessy, Edward was killed by Dick Brown
Nov 18 1876
In regard to: Shaughnessy, Edward
McKinney and Phillips, Shaughnessy's taken to drug store
Nov 18 1876
In regard to: McKinney and Phillip
Bevins, Dr. attended Shaughnessy's wounds
Nov 18 1876
In regard to: Bevins
Farnum, Mayor, marries D. Brown and F. Garretson
Nov 18 1876
In regard to: Garrettson, Fannie
In regard to: Farnum, E.B.
Brown, Dick "Shooting of Shaughnessy"
Nov 18 1876
In regard to: Brown, Richard
In regard to: Garrettson, Fannie
In regard to: Miller, Tom
Shaughnessy, Edward murdered by Dick Brown self-defense
Nov 25 1876
In regard to: Shaughnessy, Edward
Garretson Brown, Fannie to perform at Bella Union
Dec 02 1876
In regard to: Garrettson, Fannie
Brown, Dick to perform at Temple of Music
Dec 02 1876
In regard to: Brown, Richard
In regard to: Garretson Brown, Fannie
Temple of Music Nuttall and Brown
Dec 23 1876
In regard to: Temple of Music
Brown, Fanny married to Banjo Dick Brown
Dec 30 1876
In regard to: Garrettson, Fannie
Brown, Fanny lived with Edward Shaughnessy not married
Dec 30 1876
In regard to: Garrettson, Fannie
Brown, Dick not leaving Deadwood
Jan 13 1877
In regard to: Brown, Richard
Murdy, Sam and Dick Brown perform
Apr 10 1877
In regard to: Murdy, Samuel
Garretson, Fanny benefit
Apr 13 1877
In regard to: Garrettson, Fannie
Garrettson, Fannie, listed Fannie Brown, Gem
Apr 14 1877
In regard to: Garrettson, Fannie
Brown, Dick performs duet
Apr 21 1877
In regard to: Brown, Richard
Garrettson, Miss Fannie, also known as Fanny Brown at Gem Theatre
Apr 28 1877
In regard to: Garrettson Brown, Fannie
Garrettson, Miss Fannie sang for the "Night Owls"
Jun 02 1877
In regard to: Garrettson Brown, Fannie
Brown, Dick and Garrettson, Fannie sang at 4th of July celebration
Jul 05 1877
In regard to: Brown, Richard
In regard to: Garrettson, Fannie
Glee Club medley, "The Glorious Stripes and Stars"
Jul 06 1877
In regard to: Brown, Dick
Singing finest ever seen on stage
Jul 23 1877
In regard to: Garretson, Miss
Brown, Dick in court, justifiable homicide
Jul 27 1877
In regard to: Brown, Richard
Brown, Richard acquitted of justifiable homicide
Jul 27 1877
In regard to: Brown, Richard
Brown acquitted before Dawson for shooting him
Jul 30 1877
In regard to: (Shaunessy) Shaughnessy, Edward
In regard to: Brown, Richard
Brown, Dick to perform at Eureka for season
Aug 04 1877
In regard to: Brown, Richard
In regard to: Garrettson Brown, Fannie
Receives letter from Crawford, "Captain Jack"
Aug 06 1877
In regard to: Brown, Dick
Garretson, Fannie Brown to perform at Bella Union
Aug 08 1877
In regard to: Garrettson Brown, Fannie
Garretson, Fannie volunteered for Vaidis benefit
Aug 11 1877
In regard to: Garrettson, Fannie
Garretson, Fanny and Richard Brown on Fort Pierre train
Aug 14 1877
In regard to: Garrettson Brown, Fannie
In regard to: Brown, Richard
Brown, Dick is at Fort Worth Texas
Sep 24 1877
In regard to: Brown, Richard
Brown, Dick writes from Galveston, Fannie is with him
Oct 15 1877
In regard to: Brown, Richard
At Hot Springs, in Arkansas, with Fannie
Mar 02 1878
In regard to: Brown, Dick
Now at Leadville Colorado without Dick Brown
Apr 01 1879
In regard to: Garretson, Fanny
Now at Virginia City without Fanny Garretson
Apr 01 1879
In regard to: Brown, Dick
Our old "Banjo Dick" leaving from San Francisco
Jun 15 1879
In regard to: Brown, Dick
Leadville Colorado papers announce her billing at McDaniels Theatre
Apr 13 1880
In regard to: Garretson, Fannie
In regard to: Leadville, CO
April 24, 1877
Death of Daniel Obrodovich Murdered by John Blair,
alias "Turkey Sam" and "Derby" Samuel F. May
Obrodovich, Daniel shot in South Deadwood by John Blair, alias "Turkey Sam"
Apr 24 1877
In regard to: Obrodovich, Daniel
Testified in Obrodovich murder trial
Apr 27 1877
In regard to: Allen, T.S.
In regard to: Babcock, Lyman F. Dr
In regard to: Bullock, Seth
In regard to: Cochran, John A.
In regard to: Dodson, Capt
In regard to: Lindenbouer, William H
In regard to: Mahler, Henry
In regard to: Martin, Joseph.
In regard to: Mason, George H.
In regard to: McCaffery, Hugh
In regard to: McHugh, Patrick
In regard to: Payne, George P.
In regard to: Scow, James
In regard to: Taylor, Samuel P.
In regard to: Vandaniker, James
In regard to: Wertheimer, Jacob
In regard to: White, Thomas N.
In regard to: Whitton, John M.
Akey, Captain arrested, let go, Obrodovich case
Apr 27 1877
In regard to: Akey, Captain
Obrodervitch, Daniel jumping of property South Deadwood
Apr 28 1877
In regard to: Obrodovich, Daniel
May, Samuel F. takes stand in murder trial Obrodovich
Apr 30 1877
In regard to: May, Samuel F.
Obrodovich, Daniel 1st homicide, territorial organization
May 01 1877
In regard to: Obrodovich, Daniel
Obrodovich, Dan revolver will be sold, public auction
May 12 1877
In regard to: Obrodovich, Daniel
Blair, John charged with murder
Jun 09 1877
In regard to: Blair, John
Obrodovitch, Daniel, May and Blair manslaughter
Jun 23 1877
In regard to: Obrodovich, Daniel
Blair, John verdict manslaughter, Obrodovitch
Jun 23 1877
In regard to: Blair, John
Blair, John petition to Gov. Pennington
Jun 23 1877
In regard to: Blair, John
May and Blair petition for clemency in circulation
Jun 23 1877
In regard to: May,
In court, murder, 5 years
Jun 25 1877
In regard to: Blair, John
Blair, John; Gov. Pennington will not pardon
Jul 21 1877
In regard to: Blair, John
In regard to: Pennington, John L
Laughing Sam convinced Judge he would go straight
Jul 05 1878
In regard to: Bennett, Granville
In regard to: Blair, John
Chapman looking to get pardon for manslaughter
Oct 03 1878
In regard to: Blair, John
May Blair's pardon of shooting of Daniel Obrodovich
Oct 03 1878
In regard to: Obrodovich, Daniel
In regard to: May, Samuel F.
In regard to: Blair, John
In regard to: Chapman, A.F.
In regard to: Bennett, Granville Judge
Sentenced May and Blair to 5 yrs in penitentiary
Oct 03 1878
In regard to: Bennett, Granville Judge
President's appointee for Governor of Dakota
Feb 21 1878
In regard to: Howard, William A.
Referring to our new governor
Mar 20 1878
In regard to: Howard, William A.
Installed as Governor, Pennington giving up office
Apr 13 1878
In regard to: Howard, William A.
New governor was installed at Yankton
Apr 19 1878
In regard to: Howard, William A.
Governor pardons Blair and May, Obrodovich murder
Apr 02 1879
In regard to: Howard, William A. Governor
Gov. pardoned John Blair for Obrodovich murder
Apr 02 1879
In regard to: Blair, John alias "Turkey Sam"
In regard to: Howard, William A. Governor
Governor pardoned Samuel May for Obrodovich murder
Apr 02 1879
In regard to: May, Samuel F. "Derby"
In regard to: Howard, William A. Governor
Gone to Leadville after receiving pardon
Jan 17 1880
In regard to: May, Samuel F.
In regard to: Leadville, CO
August 4, 1877
Death of Peter Grant Murdered by John Wingfield
Bullock, Sheriff, Wm. Johnson night watchman
May 05 1877
In regard to: Bullock, Seth
Kemp and Asche open Bonanza on Lee Street
Jun 21 1877
In regard to: Kemp and Asche
Bonanza on Lee St. Kemp and Asche, masquerade ball
Jun 21 1877
In regard to: Bonanza
Bonanza 30x60 feet building, Kemp and Asche
Jun 21 1877
In regard to: Bonanza
Wingfield night watchman, complains of negligence
Jul 16 1877
In regard to: Wingfield, John, Missouri
In regard to: I'm Too Sexy For My Clothes
Potter, Lillie involved in Peter Grant shooting
Aug 03 1877
In regard to: Potter, Lillie
Grant, Peter
Aug 04 1877
In regard to: Deaths
Grant had dance with her after delivering lunches
Aug 06 1877
In regard to: Potter, Lillie
Officer arrested Grant after he shot off gun
Aug 06 1877
In regard to: Johnson,
Of Bonanza, helped officer arrest Grant
Aug 06 1877
In regard to: Kemp,
Peter Grant worked there, killed by Wingfield
Aug 06 1877
In regard to: Welch Hotel
Peter Grant brought midnight lunch to workers there
Aug 06 1877
In regard to: Bonanza Saloon
Young man who shot Grant, employed at patrol post
Aug 06 1877
In regard to: Wingfield,
Death, first murder of its kind in this community
Aug 06 1877
In regard to: Grant, Peter
Johnson, W.F. Deputy Sheriff signed Coroners report
Aug 07 1877
In regard to: Johnson, W.F.
Wingfield, John arraigned on Grant murder charges
Aug 09 1877
In regard to: Wingfield, John
Killing didn't have to happen, more responsibility
Aug 13 1877
In regard to: Grant, Peter
Funeral will take place today at 2:00
Aug 13 1877
In regard to: Grant, Peter
Wingfield on trial for manslaughter in his death
Aug 13 1877
In regard to: Grant, Peter
Judge set bail at $1000 for Wingfield
Aug 13 1877
In regard to: Barker,
Had trial before Barker on charge of manslaughter
Aug 13 1877
In regard to: Wingfield, John
Verdict of the coroners jury relative to his death
Aug 13 1877
In regard to: Grant, Peter
In regard to: Wingfield, John
In regard to: Miller, L.C.
In regard to: Johnson, W.F.
In regard to: Hilderbrand, J.
In regard to: Chew, Robert
In regard to: Babcock, L.F.
Wingfield for sheriff.
Sept. 30, 1884
John Wingfield, Missouri, is almost persuaded to make an
independent run for sheriff. He would make a good official.
In regard to: Wingfield, John.
Missouri is night watchman at the Pierce.
July 17, 1890
John Wingfield, better known as "Missouri," ex-policeman of Deadwood,
has accepted a position as night watchman at the Pierce.
In regard to: Wingfield, John, Missouri
In regard to: Pierce Mine.
August 22, 1877
Death of Frank Miller, Petty Thief Shot for Stealing Chickens by M. Rosengarden
Rosengarden, M. has arrived with stock of clothing
Jul 22 1876
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Rosengarden's store has fire in rear
Aug 12 1876
In regard to: Rosengarden
Rosengarden opens general merchandise store
May 28 1877
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Rosengarden's clothing store hit by winds
Jun 29 1877 Subject: Rosengarden, M.
Rosengarden shoots Frank Miller
Aug 22 1877
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Death Miller, Frank
Aug 22 1877
In regard to: Deaths
Holzman, Dr. and Ben Holstein sign Rosengarden bond
Aug 24 1877
In regard to: Holzman, Dr.
In regard to: Holstein, Ben
Rosengarden, M. goes on trial for Frank Miller killing
Aug 24 1877
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Rosengarden, Mrs. M. testifies in court
Aug 24 1877
In regard to: Rosengarden, M. Mrs.
Shot Frank Miller, petty thief was stealing chickens
Aug 27 1877
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Shoots man in chicken house, lesson to petty thiev
Aug 27 1877
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Rosengarden held on bond of $1500 for shooting
Aug 27 1877
In regard to: Miller, Frank
Fireproof growing rapidly, will be largest in camp
Jun 18 1878
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Losses in the big fire of September 27, $600.
Sep 28 1879
In regard to: Rosengarden,
Commenced construction of 2 story residence and stor
Sep 30 1879
In regard to: Rosengarden,
Building a two story brick, 50 X 50, for grocery
Mar 05 1880
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Have no rent or clerks to pay, sale cheaper, ad
Jun 01 1880
In regard to: Rosengarden and Co.
Finest candies and dried buffalo tongue in the marke
Jun 03 1880
In regard to: Rosengarden and Co.
Our stock at prices that will defy competition, ad
Jul 01 1880
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Opened a branch store in King's building
Jul 08 1880
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Have opened grocery store in Foust building
Jun 17 1881
In regard to: Rosengarden and Son
Stockholder in 2nd Carbonate Mining Co.
Aug 02 1881
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
In regard to: Bullock, Seth
Good prospect found in his Montana lode
Sep 17 1881
In regard to: Rosengarden,
Returns from Elk Creek very pleased with mines
Sep 26 1881
In regard to: Rosengarden,
Arraigned for assault, complaint withdrawn
May 04 1882
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Exhibited rich specimens of ore from Montana Mine
Jun 10 1882
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
Butler telegraphed that Montana Mine had sold
Nov 03 1882
In regard to: Rosengarden,
Delinquent tax sale, property sold for non-payment
Sep 08 1883
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
M. Rosengarden is at Seattle, Washington Territory.
The news comes from Mike Gottstein.
March 13, 1884
In regard to: Rosengarden, M.
In regard to: Gottstein, Mike.
Rosengarden granted divorce.
July 13, 1884
A decree of divorce was on yesterday granted Mrs. Henrietta Rosengarden.
In regard to: Rosengarden, Henrietta.
September 5, 1877
Death of J. Cephas Tuttle Mining Dispute Keets Mine
Aurora Mine, Deltrich and Tuttle sold 1,000 tons ore
Mar 10 1877
Aurora and Keets Mines not enough mills to crush the ore coming out
Aug 27 1877
Keets mine, clean up of 231 ounces of gold
Jul 21 1877
Keets mine worked by J.B. Pearson's mill
Jul 31 1877
Aurora Mine armed men take possession of Keets Mine
Aug 16 1877
Aurora Mine and Keets Mine closed for negotiations
Aug 21 1877
Seth Bullock is called to investigate the mining dispute
homicide of J. Cephas Tuttle at the Keets and Aurora Mines.
Sept 5 1877
Bullock arrests Alvin W. Whitney of the Keets Company
Sep 06 1877
Keets mine rumors concerning ownership
Sep 07 1877
John Manning helps trapped miners
Sep 10 1877
Seth Bullock appointed deputy 1st district Deadwood
Sep 10 1877
Seth Bullock testifies in court
Sep 13 1877
Mr. Whitney discharged of homicide at the Keets mine
Sep 14 1877
Aurora mine owners sue Laura and Keets owners
Sep 14 1877
A. W. Whitney testifies in court
Sep 17 1877
The Tuttle homicide trial was a lengthy one with several
accusations of jury tampering coming into play. The defendants
arrested were discharged for lack of evidence on October 27, 1877.
The political atmosphere at the time gave rise to The Miners and
Workingman's party movement.
The Miners newspaper writes Bullock will lose office
Oct 29 1877
John Manning, politics, to run for sheriff
Oct 29 1877
"Keets Trouble" miners strike, Bullock asks for help
November 10 1877
In regard to: Keets War
September 12, 1877
Death of China Doll Di Lee, Murdered by Chinese Brethren
Di Lee Murder, 3 Mongolian men did the murder
Sep 12 1877
In regard to: Chinese
Meyer, Dr. made examination of Di Lee's body
Nov 28 1877
In regard to: Chinese
Di Lee is murdered with pocket knife
Nov 28 1877
In regard to: Chinese
Hong Gee claims Di Lee's estate
Nov 30 1877
In regard to: Chinese
Di Lee murder, Ah Sing and wife were arrested
Dec 03 1877
In regard to: Chinese
Di Lee murder, Ah Hem and Ark Hem discharged
Dec 04 1877
In regard to: Chinese
Murder of Di Hee threatens the witness, his girl
Feb 09 1878
In regard to: Chinese
Mongolian female rushes in followed by Chinese
Feb 09 1878
In regard to: IXL Hotel
December 7, 1877
Death of Kitty LeRoy Shot By Husband Samuel Curley
LeRoy, Kitty Miss dancing at Gem Theatre
May 19 1877
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
LeRoy, Kittie marries Samuel R. Curley
Jun 11 1877
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
LeRoy, Kitty shot by husband Samuel Curley
Dec 07 1877
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
Norcross, Rev. officiating at Kitty LeRoy's funeral
Dec 08 1877
In regard to: Norcross, L.P.
Star, Sol made special administrator, Kitty LeRoy
Dec 08 1877
In regard to: Star, Solomon
LeRoy, Kitty made a will written in pencil
Dec 08 1877
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
Fraser, Probate Judge, Kitty LeRoy's will
Dec 08 1877
In regard to: Fraser, Probate Judge
Curley, Kitty will written in ink is nullified
Dec 10 1877
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
In regard to: Curley, Kitty
Estate divided up
Jan 07 1878
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
In regard to: Curley, Kitty
Appointed guardian of child of Kitty (LeRoy)Curley
Jan 07 1878
In regard to: Early, Patrick H.
Spooks perambulate the house where Kitty LeRoy was killed
Jan 16 1878
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
Not complimentary review in New York "Varieties"
Feb 28 1878
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
J. R. Fraser charged with embezzlement in her estate
Mar 21 1879
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
In regard to: Fraser, J. R.
Investigation into estate may cause new development
Apr 22 1879
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
Artist at Gem to paint Kitty Le Roy on stage side
Jun 27 1879
In regard to: Wilson, Calvin
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
Leaves Deadwood
Mar 11 1883
In regard to: Leroy, Kitty, daughter
LeRoy and Curley buried in double grave, 1877
Sep 22 1883
In regard to: LeRoy, Kitty
March 14, 1878
Death of C. W. Tappan Murdered by Charles W. Hunt
Shoots C.W. Tappan while drunk
Mar 15 1878
In regard to: Hunt, Charles W.
Death, Shot and killed by C.W. Hunt
Mar 15 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
Testimony against Hunt in Tappan murder
Mar 15 1878
In regard to: Bover, F.H.
In regard to: Boyer,
In regard to: Coombs, J.W.
In regard to: Skiner, Gilbert
In regard to: Wilson, G.A.
In regard to: Winans, B.F.
Said to have had premonition of his death
Mar 16 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
Was Hunt guilty if Tappan was suppose to die
Mar 16 1878
In regard to: Hunt, Charles W.
For the defenses in Tappan murder case
Mar 16 1878
In regard to: Harvey and Watson
Funeral took place at 2:00 today
Mar 16 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W
Trial is being held at Gem Theatre
Mar 19 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
Hunt - Tappan Homicide
Mar 20 1878
In regard to: Hunt, Charles W.
In regard to: Barker, Charles E.
In regard to: Brearley, E.C.
In regard to: Clark, Edward M.
In regard to: Coombs, J.W.
In regard to: Harvey, T.E.
In regard to: Hastie, Addison W.
In regard to: Lawrence, John
In regard to: Miller, Joseph
In regard to: Robinson, J.J.
In regard to: Watson,
In regard to: Wilson, G.A.
In regard to: Winans, B.F.
Charles Hunt found guilty of murder of C.W. Tappan
Mar 20 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
For Sale-furniture and bedding from lodging room
Apr 01 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
Administrator of the estate of C.W. Tappan
Apr 06 1878
In regard to: Fox, A.
Effects to be sold at public auction
Apr 06 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
Public auction of Tappan House on Tuesday
Apr 06 1878
In regard to: Leimer and Company
Man from Tappan House accused Joseph Farrell of taking vest
Apr 18 1878
In regard to: Farrell, Joseph
Leimer and Co. to auction off personal property
May 10 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
In jail, gaffing a witness
May 14 1878
In regard to: Hunt,
First case before Judge Barnes, murdered CW Tappan
May 24 1878
In regard to: Hunt, C.W.
Question of jurisdiction of the court to try him
May 25 1878
In regard to: Hunt, C.W.
C.W. Hunt trial for murder of Tappan largely attended
Jun 06 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
Verdict of manslaughter in the first degree
Jun 07 1878
In regard to: Hunt, C.W.
May be alive if guns were not so prevalent in town
Jun 13 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
On way to Detroit with Hunt and Dunham, penitentiary
Jun 21 1878
In regard to: Manning, John
In regard to: Hunt, Charles W.
In regard to: Dunham,
Trial, conviction and sentence recently in court
Jun 29 1878
In regard to: Hunt, Charles W.
Justice In The Hills, Judge Barnes, Bismarck
Jul 03 1878
In regard to: Lee, C.
In regard to: Hunt, Charles W.
In regard to: Hoffman, Christ
In regard to: Gay, William
In regard to: Forbes, Lloyd
Charley Hunt sent to prison for 12 yrs for murder
Aug 19 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W
A loud call for an organization
Aug 24 1878
In regard to: Tappan,
In regard to: Slaughter, Johnny
In regard to: McCall,
In regard to: Lee,
In regard to: Hoffman,
Shot and killed by Charles W. Hunt, Mar 14, 1877
Dec 29 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
Funeral of C.W. Tappan, Mar 15
Dec 29 1878
In regard to: Tappan, C.W.
Hunt declares intention to return.
Aug 9, 1887
While at Wisconsin, Ed Wardner met Charles Hunt,
recently released from the penitentiary. Hunt declared an intention
of returning to Deadwood this summer.
In regard to: Wardner, Ed.
In regard to: Hunt, Charles W.
In regard to: Tappan, C. W.
Hunt seen in Milwaukee.
Dec. 15, 1889
Journal reports Charles Hunt, who served 12-year sentence for murdering
Tappan in '76, seen on the streets of Milwaukee. He is said to be
as tough a character as ever.
In regard to: Hunt, Charles W.
In regard to: Tappan, C. W.
April 28, 1878
Death of Lloyd Forbes Murdered by William Gay
Suspects in this murder will later be tied to the
cause and effect of the Minnie Callison murder Aug 1878
Scott, James and William Gay own No. 4 above Discovery
Oct 14 1876
In regard to: Scott, James
In regard to: Gay, William
Gay, Albert and William lay out town of Gayville
Dec 02 1876
In regard to: Gay, Albert
In regard to: Gay, William
Callison, Mrs. John to open primary school
Jan 06 1877
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
Boughton and Berry reference for Mrs. John Callison
Jan 06 1877
In regard to: Boughton and Berry
Boughton and Berry have sawmill
Apr 22 1877
In regard to: Boughton and Berry
Gay, Mrs. William attacked in her home by 2 robbers
May 16 1877
In regard to: Gay, William, Mrs.
Gay, William sells billiard hall to Tom Miller
Jul 12 1877
In regard to: Gay, William
William Gay loses building in Gayville fire
Aug 18 1877
In regard to: Gay, William
Destruction of Gayville by fire
Aug 27 1877
In regard to: Gay, William
Mill at Gayville to start up
Feb 14 1878
In regard to: Forbes, J.W.
Elite at birthday party last night at Forbes Mill
Feb 15 1878
In regard to: Gayville
Forbes' Mill a Success
Apr 11 1878
In regard to: Forbes Mill
Purchased 1/2 interest in Goodell's Saw Mill
Apr 12 1878
In regard to: Gay, William
Shooting affray occurred last night in Gayville
Apr 26 1878
In regard to: Forbes, Lloyd
The General Samuel Fields, passes note
Apr 26 1878
In regard to: Black Americans
In regard to: Samuel Fields
Took note to Mrs Gay which caused shooting
Apr 26 1878
In regard to: Fields, Samuel General
General Field put in jail in Gay-Forbes case
Apr 26 1878
In regard to: Black Americans
In regard to: Fields, Samuel General
Doctor in attendance of Lloyd Forbes
Apr 26 1878
In regard to: Miller, J.G.
In regard to: Kelley, B.B.
The Bullet, Lloyd Forbes, is shot by William Gay
Apr 26 1878
In regard to: Tyler, C.C.
In regard to: Rogers, George
In regard to: Miller,
In regard to: Manning, John
In regard to: Laconsier, L.
In regard to: Kelly,
In regard to: Gay, Mrs.
In regard to: Gay, William
In regard to: Forbes, S.G.
In regard to: Forbes, Mrs.
In regard to: Forbes, Lloyd
In regard to: Forbes, I.W.
In regard to: Davis, Mrs.
In regard to: Brearley, E.C.
In regard to: Barker, Charles E.
Came to the rescue of Lloyd Forbes
Apr 26 1878
In regard to: Laconsier, L.
Young Forbes condition about the same
Apr 26 1878
In regard to: Carney,
Hope he will live
Apr 27 1878
In regard to: Forbes, Lloyd
Young Forbes improving, hope of his recovery
Apr 27 1878
In regard to: Gay, William
Money supposedly paid to influence reporting
Apr 27 1878
In regard to: Forbes,
Rearrested when Lloyd Forbes died
Apr 29 1878
In regard to: Gay, William
Death, from wounds inflicted by Gay
Apr 29 1878
In regard to: Forbes, Lloyd
Was his death necessary?
Apr 29 1878
In regard to: Forbes, Lloyd
Was the killing in self defense?
Apr 29 1878
In regard to: Gay, William
In regard to: Forbes, Lloyd
Testified at coroners inquest
Apr 29 1878
In regard to: Laconsier, L.
Funeral largely attended by friends
May 01 1878
In regard to: Forbes, Lloyd
Man says he is married to Mrs Gay and wants money
May 27 1878
In regard to: Gay,
Jury deadlocked, return verdict of manslaughter
Jun 13 1878
In regard to: Gay,
Justice In The Hills, Judge Barnes, Bismarck
Jul 03 1878
In regard to: Forbes, Lloyd
Putting up a large barn on his ranch on Spearfish
Jul 25 1878
In regard to: Gay, William
Infanticide, he finds dead infant in "Water Closet
Sep 15 1878
In regard to: Gay, William
Dead baby found by William Gay supposedly belonging to Mrs. Opp
Sep 17 1878
In regard to: Gay, William
Boss granger of the Spearfish valley, in town today
Oct 19 1878
In regard to: Gay, William
"Most unkindest cut" from failure of the mill
Nov 08 1878
In regard to: Forbes Mill
Receives word of Gay trial, on appeal
May 17 1879
In regard to: Parker,
Governor refused pardon for Gay, sentenced to 3 yr
Jul 03 1879
In regard to: Gay, William
Goes to serve the remainder of his time at Detroit
Aug 05 1879
In regard to: Gay, William
If he had not carried a weapon, man would be alive
Aug 19 1879
In regard to: Gay, Bill
Took her departure for the east yesterday
Dec 17 1879
In regard to: Gay, William, Mrs
Taking confinement very hard, down to 100 pounds
Dec 24 1879
In regard to: Gay, William
Father of boy killed to be willing to sign pardon
Dec 24 1879
In regard to: Forbes,
Gov wants Forbes opinion on pardon of Gay
Feb 06 1880
In regard to: Forbes, M.
Gov appears willing to pardon if Forbes agrees too
Feb 06 1880
In regard to: Gay, William
Mrs. Callison had found out some of their secrets
Feb 13 1880
In regard to: Forbes, M.
In regard to: Gay, William
In regard to: Fields, Samuel General
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Was felt M. L. Couk killed Callison for Forbes and Gay
Feb 18 1880
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
In regard to: Fields, Samuel General
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Callison was said to have secrets on Forbes and Gay
Feb 18 1880
In regard to: Forbes, M.
In regard to: Gay, William
In regard to: Fields, Samuel General
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Admits in testimony that he heard rumors of affair
Feb 18 1880
In regard to: Boughton, Mark V.
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
In regard to: Boughton, Mary
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Working hard for her husband's liberation
Feb 18 1880
In regard to: Gay, William, Mrs
Within two weeks will be a free man, thanks to Gov
Aug 27 1880
In regard to: Gay, William
Sheriff drove out to give Gay a ride into Deadwood
Sep 09 1880
In regard to: Manning, John P.
Tired of city life, straddled broncos headed out
May 08 1883
In regard to: Gay, Bill
Forbes dies at Gayville.
Feb. 5, 1887
In regard to: Jasper Forbes died at Gayville yesterday afternoon, of pneumonia.
In regard to: Forbes, Jasper
In regard to: Forbes, Isaac W.
In regard to: Gay, William
Appeal to the charitable for Forbes family.
Feb. 6, 1887
Ladies Aid of Gayville appeals for assistance of very deserving
and very destitute family recently widowed mother of six children.
In regard to: Forbes, Jasper Mrs.
In regard to: Crist, S. B.
Amply provided for.
Feb. 9, 1887
The appeal for aid for the Jasper Forbes family has been responded to by
our citizens in a most generous manner. The family for the present is
amply provided for.
In regard to: Forbes, Jasper
Gay ready for another gold hunt.
Aug . 27, 1887
Bill Gay, of Carbonate, returns from placer stampede,
and is about all ready for another gold hunt.
In regard to: Gay, Bill
Gay murder report manufactured.
May 13, 1893
It is reported William Gay, formerly of Gayville,
shot and killed at Castle, Mont., while resisting arrest.
In regard to: Gay, William
Gay has not been killed
May 14, 1893
Further particulars about Bill Gay at Montana is that he has not been killed as first reported.
He and man named Green killed the deputy and escaped.
In regard to: Gay, William
August 20, 1878
Death of Minnie Callison, School Teacher Murdered by M. L. Couk
Death, found in her bed murdered
Aug 20 1878
In regard to: Callison, Minnie school teacher
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Fields, Samuel General still a suspect in Mrs Callison murder
Aug 21 1878
In regard to: Fields, Samuel General
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Murdered last night, taught first school in Hills
Aug 20 1878
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Fields, Samuel General, darkey arrested, connected in some way with murder
Aug 20 1878
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Theory is that she knew a secret, killed for it
Aug 21 1878
In regard to: Callison, Minnie, school teacher
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Murder was committed in the glare of lighted lamp
Aug 21 1878
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
Fields, Samuel General at murder trail of Mrs. J. Callison
Aug 21 1878
In regard to: Black Americans
Mr Callison is of opinion that Fields is guilty
Aug 23 1878
In regard to: Fields, Samuel General
M.L. Couk and Mrs Boughton arrested in Callison murder case
Sep 09 1878
In regard to: Callison, Minnie, school teacher
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
In regard to: Boughton, Mary E.
Testified to selling chloroform to Couk, he though
Sep 12 1878
In regard to: Hurlbut, E.W.
Bloody handkerchief and towel, bottle of chloroform
Nov 23 1878
In regard to: Couk, M.L.
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
Jury brought in a verdict of guilty
Nov 24 1878
In regard to: Couk, M.L.
Couk, Martin L. conviction for the murder of Mrs Minnie Callison
Nov 25 1878
In regard to: Couk, M.L.
Martin Couk either killed her or knows who did
Nov 30 1878
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
Couk, M.L. sentenced to be hanged on January 28 1879
Dec 02 1878
In regard to: Couk, M.L.
In regard to: Callison, Minnie murder
Charged as an accomplice in Couk case
Jun 22 1879
In regard to: Boughton, Mrs Mary E.
Death of Mrs Vandeventer will weaken case against Mary Boughton
Feb 05 1880
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
In regard to: Boughton, Mrs
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
Mrs. Mary Boughton now on trial for Callison murder
Feb 13 1880
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
In regard to: Boughton, Mary
Felt that Vandeventer, Mrs. knew evidence damaging to Boughton
Feb 14 1880
In regard to: Vandeventer, Mrs
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
In regard to: Boughton, Mary
Woman knows more of Callison murder, who is she?
Feb 14 1880
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
In regard to: Boughton, Mary
Was felt M. L. Couk killed Callison for Forbes and Gay
Feb 18 1880
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
In regard to: Fields, Samuel General
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Callison was said to have secrets on Forbes and Gay
Feb 18 1880
In regard to: Forbes, M.
In regard to: Gay, William
In regard to: Fields, Samuel General
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Admits in testimony that he heard rumors of affair
Feb 18 1880
In regard to: Boughton, Mark V.
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
In regard to: Boughton, Mary
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder Apr 28, 1878
In regard to: Tie to Minnie Callison murder Aug 20, 1878
Found innocent but general opinion is she wasn't
Feb 19 1880
In regard to: Boughton, Mary
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
Wrote to Gov Howard asking clemency in Martin Couk case
Mar 26 1880
In regard to: Moody, Gideon C. Judge
In regard to: Boughton, Mary
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
Couk's sentence commuted
Jun 17 1880
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
In regard to: Boughton, Mary
In regard to: Callison, Minnie murder
Sentence reduced from hanging to life in prison
Nov 28 1881
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
In regard to: Boughton, Mary
In regard to: Callison, Minnie murder
In regard to: Tie to William Gay and Lloyd Forbes murder
Martin L.Couk's friends succeed in getting him pardoned
Feb 14 1882
In regard to: Callison, Minnie
In regard to: Couk, Martin L.
Martin Couk, at one time a conspicuous character in Deadwood, is now in Denver, Colorado. A month ago he was in Rapid City and made a tour of the Southern Hills. He writes this reporter that he will soon be here in Deadwood.
Nov ember 2, 1883
In regard to: Couk, Martin
In regard to: Rapid City
April 29, 1878
Death of Christ Hoffman Murdered by Ed Durham
Durham, Ed prop. Progressive Hall, Main St. Deadwood
Jun 24 1876
In reagard to: Durham, Ed
Durham, Ed; Hamilton and Short own Progressive Hall
Sep 23 1876 Subject: Durham, Ed
Seaver, N., G. Bartlett and Ed Durham discover mines
Feb 03 1877
In reagard to: Siever, Noah
Durham, Ed. owner of Seek no Farther lode
Feb 03 1877
In regard to: Durham, Ed
Hoffman and Patterson to open new saloon
Feb 01 1878
In regard to: Hoffman, Christ
Death, by gunshot wound
Apr 29 1878
In regard to: Hoffman, Christ
Killing of Mr Christ Hoffman by Ed Durham
Apr 29 1878
In regard to: Bevans, A.D.
In regard to: Durham, Ed
In regard to: Hoffman, Christ
In regard to: Mahan, John
In regard to: McHugh, Patrick
In regard to: Miley,
In regard to: Shingle, George M.
In regard to: Vandaniker, J.B.
In regard to: Welch, Frank
Was the killing in self defense?
Apr 29 1878
In regard to: Durham, Ed
Remains taken to Leavenworth, Kansas for final interment
May 29 1878
In regard to: Hoffman, Christ
Good deal of feeling exists in regard to this case
Jun 12 1878
In regard to: Durham, Ed
Lawyers tying one on and discussing Hoffman murder
Jun 13 1878
In regard to: Hoffman, Christ
May be alive if guns were not so prevalent in town
Jun 13 1878
In regard to: Hoffman, Christ
Every male child born today will be voter by then
Jun 20 1878
In regard to: Durham, Ed
Taken to penitentiary to serve 21 years
Jun 20 1878
In regard to: Durham, Ed
Durham, his murderer, wondering about pardon
Oct 21 1878
In regard to: Hoffman, Christ
Writes to a friend, hopes for a pardon
Oct 21 1878
In regard to: Durham, Ed
Justice In The Hills, Judge Barnes, Bismarck
Jul 03 1878
In regard to: Hoffman, Christ
Seems to enjoy prison life, is growing fat
Dec 24 1879
In regard to: Durham, Ed
Moore trying to get Durham released from sentence
Jun 02 1883
In regard to: Durham, Ed
Among prisoners brought from Detroit to Sioux Fall
Sep 28 1883
In regard to: Durham, Ed
May 12, 1878
Death of Charles E. Lee Murdered by George W. Bell
Brutally murdered and robbed May 12
May 13 1878
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
Death of Lee, Charles E., murdered by George W. Bell
May 14 1878
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
Body will be embalmed by Smith and sent to Chicago
May 14 1878
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
In Deadwood only a few days before his murder
May 27 1878
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
Visited in jail by two mysterious women
May 15 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
Jailer allows women to visit with Bell in prison
May 15 1878
In regard to: Berry, Dick
Has retained Col. Parker for his defense
May 15 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
Man answering his description wanted in Colorado
May 16 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
Much excitement by some to take hold of Bell
May 17 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
Eventual vindication a certainty
Jun 15 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
Grand Jury found a true bill against Bell for murder
Jul 10 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
Bell indicted for murder of Lee
Jul 11 1878
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
Alleged murderer says Bell not his real name
Times Jul 11 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W., alias Cox, W. S.
Jurymen for Bell murder case
Nov 13 1878
In regard to: Barclay, R.P.
In regard to: Bentley, Tom
In regard to: Brady, James
In regard to: Butler, S.T.
In regard to: Dubree, S.H.
In regard to: Gray, Ike
In regard to: Harner, D.G.
In regard to: Patterson, C.E.
In regard to: Peterson, J.M.
In regard to: Riley, Michael
In regard to: Rowland, John
In regard to: Shoenfield, L.B.
Bell made statement in his own defense
Nov 14 1878
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
Bell, accused murderer of Lee, real name is Cox
Nov 15 1878
In regard to: Cox, W. S.
Judge Miller's argument in the case of Bell
Nov 15 1878
In regard to: Miller, Joseph Judge
Bitter feelings on the street, should leave town
Nov 15 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
W.S. Cox is his real name
Nov 15 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W. , alias Cox, W. S.
Foreman for jury in Bell case
Nov 16 1878
In regard to: Butler, Squire F.
Bell acquitted on charge of murder
Nov 16 1878
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
Has forgiven the members of jury in his case
Nov 16 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
Says he saw Bell and Lee going to the white rocks
Nov 18 1878
In regard to: Robinson
Bell's escape, unfortunately not hung as reported
Nov 18 1878
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
The immortal twelve who freed Bell
Nov 19 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
Rumor to Potter having confessed to the Lee murder
Nov 21 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
Rumor of his hanging not true
Nov 24 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
Deadwood papers feeling of Bell's acquittal
Nov 25 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
Maxwell on same coach thought Bell took his watch
Dec 07 1878
In regard to: Bell, George W.
Lee, Charles E. murdered on the White Rocks, May 12th
Dec 29 1878
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
George Bell tried and acquitted on murder of Lee, now living in Minnesota
Jun 24 1879
In regard to: Bell,
Man tried for murdering Lee, now at Leadville
Jan 17 1880
In regard to: Bell, George W.
In regard to: Leadville, CO
Bell is prosperous citizen of Dassel, Minn.
July 25, 1890
Billy Brewer reports having met W.S. Cox, alias George W. Bell, at Dassel, Minn. Cox will be remembered as alleged murderer of Lee, near White Rocks, 1878. He stoutly affirms his innocence.
In regard to: Brewer, Billy.
In regard to: Cox, W. S.
In regard to: Lee, Charles E.
Jan 25, 1879
Death of Alex Frankenberg Murdered by Lee Smith, John Clark, William Travis
Clara lode to sell for $70,000 McMasters and Trainer
Sep 30 1876
In regard to: Clara Mine
McMasters, Trainer and Co. sell Clara lode
Sep 30 1876
In regard to: McMasters, Angus
Sam McMasters appointed superintendent of Homestake
Mar 07 1878
In regard to: Homestake Mine
Will have charge of the Homestake Mine today
Oct 04 1878
In regard to: McMasters, Jack
Took charge of the Old Abe Mine yesterday
Oct 04 1878
In regard to: McMasters, Angus
There is trouble at the Bobtail Mine
Dec 12 1878
In regard to: Travis, William
Frankenberg shot in mining dispute at Pride of the West, Homestake Mill Lead
Jan 18 1879
In regard to: Pride of the West, Lead
Would be advisable for him to stay away from Lead
Jan 18 1879
In regard to: McMasters, Angus
In regard to: McMasters, Sam
Artery in his wound broke loose, death was feared
Jan 22 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
Young man wounded in the face by buckshot
Jan 23 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
His case occupied attention of Squire Rinehart
Jan 24 1879
In regard to: Travis, William
Death, dies from wounds at the Homestake Mill
Jan 25 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
Now held without bond since death of Frankenberg
Jan 25 1879
In regard to: Clark, John
In regard to: Smith, Lee
In regard to: McMasters, Angus
In regard to: Travis, William
Remains brought to Deadwood, forwarded to Chicago
Jan 27 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
Travis, Clark and Smith charged with murder
Feb 15 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
Travis, Clark and Smith arraigned for the murder
Mar 04 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
Large number from Lead in Deadwood for murder trial
Mar 05 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
One of the slippery witnesses of Frankenberg murder
Mar 13 1879
In regard to: Turner, Ed
In regard to: McCullough,
On jury for Alex Frankenberg murder trial
Mar 13 1879
In regard to: Bogy, William
In regard to: Cox, Ambrose M.
In regard to: Dexter, Thos. A.B.
In regard to: Dison, Oliver
In regard to: Hughes, Horace
In regard to: Kelley, Frank E.
In regard to: Murrin, T.D.
In regard to: Nichols, Alfred
In regard to: Phillips, Nelson
In regard to: Rainwater, Erastus M.
In regard to: Stewart, Robert
In regard to: Worth, John
Is making strong case against Lee, Travis and Smith
Mar 15 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
It seems to be all a mistake that he was killed
Mar 19 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
Lead citizens think of shooting as "fabrication"
Mar 19 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
Not guilty, a verdict not in accord with Judge Moody
Mar 19 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
In regard to: Moody, G.C. Judge, District Court
In regard to: Smith, Lee
In regard to: Clark, John
In regard to: Travis, William
One of the released prisoners jumped by Cavanaugh
Mar 20 1879
In regard to: Clark, John
Homestake, the only one pleased with jury decision
Mar 20 1879
In regard to: Smith, Lee
In regard to: Clark, John
In regard to: Travis, William
Jurymen are liable to have a little more trouble
Mar 20 1879
In regard to: Smith, Lee
In regard to: Clark, John
In regard to: Travis, William
Opinion is not complimentary to jury
Mar 21 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
In regard to: Clark, John
In regard to: Travis, William
Finding citizens of Lead unfriendly to him
Mar 21 1879
In regard to: Smith, Lee
In regard to: Clark, John
In regard to: Travis, William
McCullough, slippery witness in Frankenberg case
Mar 27 1879
In regard to: Clark, John
Has left town after citizens indignant with trial
Apr 01 1879
In regard to: Smith, Lee
In regard to: Clark, John
In regard to: Travis, William
San Francisco Stock Report gives editorial on case
Apr 01 1879
In regard to: Smith, Lee
In regard to: Clark, John
In regard to: Travis, William
The three have left town with nice horses and outfits
Apr 01 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
In regard to: Smith, Lee
In regard to: Clark, John
In regard to: Travis, William
Passed into mysteries of the world to come, Jan 24
May 13 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
The men on the Gopher mine quit because of him
Aug 26 1879
In regard to: McMasters, Angus
Jury ignored case against McMasters for shooting
Sep 21 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
O'Leary stands in the way of new Homestake Mill
Oct 05 1879
In regard to: McMasters, Samuel
In regard to: Little Nettie Mine
In regard to: Homestake Mine
Stands in path of Homestake Mill, refuses offers
Oct 05 1879
In regard to: O'Leary, Tim
Asking $12,000 for lot in way of Homestake mill
Oct 05 1879
In regard to: O'Leary, Tim
Deputy Brewer dispossessed O'Leary, put McMaster in charge
Oct 10 1879
In regard to: Brewer, William
In regard to: O'Leary, Tim
In regard to: McMasters, Sam
Court order to take land from O'Leary and turn over
Oct 10 1879
In regard to: McMasters, Samuel
How could Judge decide what a man gets for his lot
Oct 15 1879
In regard to: O'Leary, Timothy
Enterprise sides with him against Homestake Co.
Nov 06 1879
In regard to: O'Leary, Timothy
McMasters no longer implicated in his murder
Dec 18 1879
In regard to: Frankenberg, Alex
In regard to: McMasters, Angus
Jury threw out attempt to implicate him in murder
Dec 18 1879
In regard to: McMasters, Angus
Received fine meerschaum pipe from an employee
Feb 06 1880
In regard to: McMasters, Angus
Going east for combination business/pleasure trip
Feb 20 1880
In regard to: McMasters, Angus
Ex-Hills man now in Denver
Mar 11 1881
In regard to: McMasters, Angus
Has valuable claims at Hailey
Aug 13 1881
In regard to: O'Leary, Tim
Judge did the O'Leary act down the gulch this a.m.
Feb 08 1882
In regard to: Monroe, George.
O'Leary's brother dead
Feb. 19, 1888
Telegram to Curley O'Leary announces death of his brother, Tim
In regard to: O'Leary, Curley.
In regard to: O'Leary, Tim.
In regard to: O'Leary, Thomas
McMasters seem to be out of luck
July 9, 1885
Attempt made to assassinate Angus McMaster, and a day or so later Jack wounded in right hip by accidental discharge of revolver
In regard to: McMaster, Angus.
In regard to: Subject: McMaster, Jack.
Crow Dog Wins Over The Hearts And Minds of Deadwood Ladies
An O.J. Trial In The Making
Spotted Tail and Crow Dog
First trial of it's kind held in Deadwood.
Sentence of death for the murder of an Indian by another Indian.
Crow Dog, Indian Policeman, kills Spotted Tail, Chief of the Dakota Sioux in 1881.
"it was an Indian matter"
The question of white man's jurisdiction over Indian affairs will go to the Supreme Court before being resolved in 1884.
Deadwood hosted the grand affair as being the county seat and location of the judicial courts.
