Deadwood Free Press Issue 2 Vol 2

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Volume Two, Issue 2

January 16, 1878

One Special Whore Found Coldly Murdered in China Alley

It cannot be argued or debated: Jeni Trefusis was murdered. On the eve of Jan. 5, her lifeless body was found at the end of China Alley. She lay, face down in the white snow, fresh enough dead that the red blood seeping from her veins did run their own desperate path toward river. But there had been no escape for Miss Trefusis. A woman with a history of a trouble life, of late she had made claims to have found salvation in the Lord. Jeni died not far from the tent where she had been doing a layman's preaching, offering food and testimony to those low and in despair. By chance, half of the staff of The Deadwood Free Press was in the area. Mister Streeter and Mrs. Kanto were on separate ventures. Reporters by heart, both followed a crowd as shouts drew people to the scene by the river where any footprints left in the snow by Miss Trefusis' murderer were soon stamped out by local citizens who had a variety of reactions to the sight. Lawman Sheamus Foggarty asked "Who the devil would want to do this to her?" which was met by moans from others who muttered Citizens breathed easier as little Carrie be put down, thus losing his own in the doa few names. Anne Kuhr was returned safely to Deadwood ing. Carrie Anne remains under the good Madeline Kohnke looked up with tearlast week. Reportedly she was taken from care of Doctor Ebenezer Baxton, MD at the filled eyes and asked, "What happened? does Deadwood by her father. Details of her event infirmary, where she was treated for frostbite, anyone know?" as Starbuck Shippe walked up have not been revealed to the public, but Car- resulting in the loss of a few toes. Visitors and asked "What the hell?" rie Anne has shared some bits of her story in must be approved by Doctors Baxton or New resident Mrs. Charleston Capra 's the presence of her mother, Mrs. Dio Kuhr, Randt, or Mrs. Dio Kuhr. eyes filled with tears and she ran from the and the Deadwood Free Press is proud to preElizabeth Vita, who had been injured scene, though she returned later to make a sent this exclusive story. while trying to search for Carrie Anne, has statement. Doctor Keli Randt who had tried Carrie Anne verified that it was indeed her been released to home under the care of her unsuccessfully to administer care kept looking father who took her. She had not fought, but aunt. at her bloodied hands and murmuring "I had left clues as she knew her mother and Among those quick to rush to the infirthought ... I'm sorry ... I thought", as she others would be concerned about her sudden mary when news spread was Deadwood rocked and cried, while our own normally absence. Mayor Neil Streeter who proclaimed to a calm editor sobbed into his hands. Mrs. Kanto tried to direct folks not to "I broke branches on bushes and I left some large and excited group of citizens and voters trample the foot steps in the snow, nor fall in bits of newspaper on branches," the clever that he had been praying hourly for the child reported. "I was thinkin' of Hansel and child's safe recovery and had been just hours the river but was only successfuly with the Gretel." Mrs. Kuhr praised the girl, acfrom mounting an extremely expensive rescue latter. In the midst of the shock and mourning, knowledging that her fiancee, Sepp and other operation. Streeter proclaimed the day " several citizens commented that not so much expert searchers, including Clouds on Big Welcome Karen Ann Back Home Safe Day." earlier that very day, Miss Trefusis had been Mountain and Dan Wolf, knew they were on It was expected the spelling would be seen with a troubled look on her face in the the right trail due to the child's quick thinkamended once the election was over, and the company of Mister Jack Landar, aka "Black" ing. mayor's attention was fully obtained. Landar. Many firmly believed Mr. Landar,

Even Salvation Could Not Save Her

Carrie Anne Home Safe

an employee of Miss Trefusis' fiancee Cameo Capilino, was the last to have seen the murdered girl alive. Mister Landar claims to have been in the Gem at the time of the murder. When questioned by this reporter, Mister Landar responded, "I personally think it was one of the Celestials." Upon the arrival at the scene of Marshal Kanto, some statements were taken and several men, including newcomer Ibram Ansar, carted the still warm body off to the icehouse where it is to remain until the funeral. Mayor Neil Streeter has pledged that the town's lawmen will be asked to work hard and furious to bring the killer to justice. Services are to be conducted 4 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 17th, followed by a reception at the Orphanage, which has been named for Miss Trefusis. (see story page 4)

Miss Trefusis is survived by her son, Christian, whereabouts unsure.

Mayor Proclaims Welcome Back Home Safe Day

Of her father, Carrie Anne said "He weren't mean, 'cept he tied my hands, but he didn't hit me...we stayed in a cabin. Then he just disappeared one night...horse was gone and the food was gone, I waited a couple days, and then decided I would try to find my way back." The child explained in detail how she and her pony, Silversparrow, ventured back, not quite knowing what direction in which to move. Carrie Anne, wise beyond her ten years, allowed the pony to find the way back. Mrs. Kuhn told how the other searchers had found the empty spot where Carrie Anne and her father had parted ways. Seeing tracks going in different directions, the group had split up, Mr. Sepp heading back to Deadwood where it appeared the child had gone, the other men, following the kidnapper's trail to Rapid City, not knowing it was Carrie Anne's father. He was last reported to have been in gambling halls in that area. He has so far escaped apprehension. Carrie Anne was discovered just outside of Deadwood, without coat or shoes, unconscious in the snow. She was taken to the infirmary and so treated as described. Her beloved pony, which did save his owner's life, had to

Mayor Comments on Death of Soiled Dove Death

Brave CarrieAnne Faces Life with Fewer Toes, Clasping New Doll which Cannot Replace Silversparrow

The death of Miss Jeni Trefusis will long be remembered in the history of Deadwood, predicted Deadwood Mayor Neil Streeter, also editor of The Free Press. He predicted that visitors who come to see where Wild Bill tread and come to visit his grave will come here to learn of Jeni's life and legend as well. "She was not around as much recently, so I've seen one or two puzzled faces from newer residents. It is difficult for someone new to town to understand how Jeni was the force underneath so many of the stories that have made Deadwood what it is; just as Jeni was under, on top of, and/or suspended at various angles to so many of the men. And women, " Editor Streeter commented. "Her saga is the saga of the West: first unspoiled, then spoiled, then discovering God and finding fulfillment. What is so sad here is that her life ended so savagely, like a dime novel, not that anyone thought of writing any." Streeter insisted the town council name the new orphanage after Miss Jeni even long after it was clear the council had no jurisdiction.

"The saga of the virgin corrupted and yet reclaimed will forever echo as long as tales are told of Deadwood," said Streeter, who said discretion prevented him for detailing any of his numerous liaisons with the woman and modestly denying whether she had left him several letters and poems. Streeter could not imagine publishing the letters and poems or speaking publicly of the relationship unless her story was better known and crowds assured. "We must do a much better job of sharing stories to show that Wild Bill was not the only interesting person to live in Deadwood," Streeter said. Streeter said that to share her inspiring story of redemption after Sin, he would be publishing a children's Alphabet featuring Miss Trefusis's story. Pre-orders are $3, with special editions sprinkled with rose water that Miss Trefusis left at Mr. Streeter's quarters would be available for $4. A more limited edition, with a rose petal held by Miss Trefusis herself and pressed inside the book, is available for $10 in special limited edition.

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Editorial

You'll see them about town, two gents in red coats. You'll see them either in person or their depiction upon billboards suggesting you, dear citizen, are to write them in as your representatives on our local Town Council. Someone has taken to scrawling "Brits Go Home" on their placards. The Deadwood Free Press does not normally support the defacement of public notices, but in this particular case, we are tempted to applaud the anonymous painters. Don't get us wrong. We don't hate foreigners, especially not those from across the pond. And we know that none of us white folks can claim to be from native stock. America prides herself on being a land born from peoples who came here from everywhere, except of course those Indians or Mexicans who seem to think their being here first counts for something. If we don't count Italian Christopher Columbus, who some claim discovered America, or the Dutch who settled in Manhattan in the 1500's, we may even believe that, as our own local Brits about town might claim, it was British folks who started out in Jamestown in 1607, further enforced by more limeys who landed in Plymouth in the 1620's. However, we citizens should like to point out that most of those who first came here were leaving Britain, not attempting to expand the British empire. Many came to escape religious persecution and perhaps to find financial opportunities not available in Britain and keep from starving to death. After their arrival, there were several events that transpired, among them a Tea Party in Boston having to do with taxation, and a War of Independence, which we won. This may have been left out of current British history books, but we have documentation that proves America was the one who won the War on Oct. 19, 1781 when Cornwallis surrendered, and was officially brought to a close in the Treaty of Paris in 1783. We still are proud of that, we celebrate it every year. You may have noticed ~ it's what all those awesome fireworks are about every 4th of July. So, we are sure it isn't with animosity to the Brits that words are scrawled across those billboards telling them to go home or saying we don't need a Queen to rule us. It's probably just a friendly reminder. And if these so-called Redcoats are following their military leadership, they should nod, take their foolish signs down, and return home. If they are not, they need to remove their bright red coats before townspeople decide to use them as the inviting targets they are. All John Bulls as well as most other foreigners ~ some exceptions may apply ~ are welcome to come to Deadwood, visit and stay as long as they want. But if they want to vote or run for office in Deadwood, they need to become a citizen of these great United States. Oh, sure, they can be written in along with Guy Hawkes and Wild Bill Hickock. But in order to serve, one must to be an American citizen. And alive.

L.K.

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Letters to the Editor It has come to my attention that there are gentlemen dressed as British soldiers wandering the streets of Deadwood. I feel this must be dealt with swiftly! It is preposterous to think that British soldiers (calling themselves Redcoats no less!) would be here in Deadwood. Where is there leader? What is their mission? The answer is clear! These poor lads are suffering from some sort malady that has rendered them feeble minded! Tragic to be sure, but the truth nonetheless. We, as concerned and caring citizens of Deadwood must help these poor boys. A trip to the Minnesota Asylum for the Insane in Saint Peter, Minnesota would be most appropriate and beneficial. There they could be straightened out with the firm and caring hands of trained professionals. Let us send these deluded, troubled, and oddly attired boys to Minnesota on the next stage!

January 16, 1878

From Town Council

The Deadwood Town Council voted unanimously to make the town more welcoming to newcomers, though it was a little too late for the dead man found hanging from the ceiling. The meeting began with picturetaking next to the corpse of a Pinkerton detective found suspended over the second row of Town Hall. Council members pledged a thorough investigation. "It looks like some dead guy with a Pinkerton badge," said Deputy Mayor Clay Kungler of initial

the way and tried to change." Not all people were initially supportive, including the Town Attorney. In private practice and during a sensational trial, Miss Addison Leigh had saved Trefusis from hanging, but said the woman was not appropriate for this legacy. "I knew her well, and I did not dislike her, but I also knew her to be a woman who, in order to win the favor of a man, would commit any act of violence or crime with no regard for anyone else, including everyone in this room," Leigh said.

probing. "It's debatable if he actually is, but it's a nice sentiment." Among the citizens present was gunsmith Cameo Capalini, who has been providing security for union miners. He clearly looked dismayed at the death of a worthy adversary among the Pinkertons, and treated the body with enormous respect as he helped move it later. Clearly, he was not responsible, and Mayor Neil Streeter speculated the man could have been the victim of suicide (more in next week's issue on what we've learned). Among its actions, the council agreed to change Lawmen's Hall from just for lawmen to a 'flophouse' where newcomers can spend the night. This should make the building a good initial home for newcomers. Streeter, as treasurer, will manage the building. It will continue to provide preferential and subsidized housing to lawpeople, but will also be open to newcomers who have just arrived and want a place to rent when there are not a lot of townspeople around. The council voted to support Miss Marrant Vita's efforts to start a home in honor of Miss Jeni Trefusis for unwed mothers and orphans, in keeping with Miss Trefusis' long tradition of spreading warmth to whoever would have it. Many people in the room agreed. "We all know Jeni did not lead a perfect life," said Justice Motorio Stenvaag, "but in the end, she saw

"Wayward is one thing. We are talking about just plain malice here and blantent disregard for others. Jeni tried to change many times: it was too late, and that is the tragedy of her life." Miss Vita jumped to her feet and said "Don't you SEE? You name it for her as an inspiration for others to not do this! Look how she ended! She tried and yet... you stay in the Trefusis home, and you will want to end elsewise!!!!" Leigh responded, "I think that is confusing Miss Marrant. We will be a laughingstock." Streeter would normally have gaveled the meeting to order, but he usually lets audience members speak when they show two good reasons. Streeter then responded vigorously and with passion to Miss Leigh that if we worried too much about accuracy, no stories would ever get told in the West. "As an American and someone whose Town Council campaign is dedicated to the glory and honor of women, I disagree with you about the name. God bless this country. I think Miss Jeni's name would be a fine and potentially profitable legacy," Streeter said. "I'm sure all true Americans agree with me. God bless this country. Etc.".

Signed, A Deeply Concerned Citizen

aA Dear Sirs, As a concerned citizen of Deadwood I am compelled to share with you my outrage and disgust regarding the condition of the so-called Grand Hotel. I arrived in our fair city on a lovely early summer day and made my way to what was described to me as "the finest hotel" in Deadwood. Imagine my horror upon discovering a blood spattered room with a knife lodged in a feather pillow! Disgusted I sought lodging elsewhere. Summer faded into Autumn, and Autumn faded into Winter, and here we are in a New Year, yet the blood (still oddly bright red) and the knife remain. Are their no maids or housekeepers in Deadwood? What about one of those Chinese folks? Can they not lift a sponge or a mop and clean this sickening mess? Folks who are fresh off the stage make their way to the Grand Hotel only to be seen moments later fleeing in terror. How will we build Deadwood into the vibrant jewel of the West if our new citizens are driven away in the manner? Someone needs to do something! Signed, A Concerned Citizen with Delicate Hands Editor's note: There is another side to this story, and it will be told by the hotel in our next edition.

Deadwood Free Press Editor and Publisher: Neil Streeter ((Poohneil Streeter)) Associate Publisher: Lola Kanto ((Lolaraine McGinnis)) Reporters: Addison Leigh Roving Reporter (Anonymous) Guest Writers & Contributors D.A. Kuhr Your Name Could Be Here Typesetter S. Morigi dD

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Full minutes from the Town Council Meeting are included as an insert.

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January 16, 1878

And So Let There Be Justice For All Outrage. A Defenseless Woman Shot. Arrest of the

Headmistress, Mrs. Marrant Vita. The Home has been set

Cowardly Assailant." Later stories noted that Girtrude would up so children may take in washing, sewing and ironing in have been lynched if the District Court had not been about to addition to their regular chores. meet, and the newspaper editorialized indignantly when

Children over 7 will be expected to attend school and Girtrude's death sentence was overturned on appeal. Further earn their keep by working as apprentices at local mentions of Girtrude in the paper gloated about his poor businesses about town such as the livery, Black Hill conditions in prison, branded him with epithets like "womanslayer," and always referred to his victim with compassion and respect. Less than two months later, Prescott was again shocked by another murder of a "courtesan", Ellen Stackhouse, who was found robbed and strangled in her lodgings. The murderer was never discovered, although territorial Governor A. P. K. Safford offered a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the those responsible. Although justice may have eluded the murderers of these two unfortunate women, the prevailing and ongoing In recent days following the violent demise of Miss Jeni

sentiment of the community was reflected in subsequent

Trefusis, there has been some commentary by newly arrived

references to the murders of Jenny Schultz and Ellen

residents of this region expressing a certain level of surprise

Stackhouse in the pages of the Miner in which comments

that such an effort should be made to discover and bring to

regarding the women were always couched in sympathetic

justice the perpetrator(s) of someone who after all, had only

and respectful terms. In a Dec. 21, 1872, editorial against

been “a more or less reformed prostitute.”

mobs taking the law into their own hands, Miner publisher

Such sentiments, though they may seem understandable

lynching: "the occasion was pregnant with the blood of two

with the general feelings on such issues among the larger

harmless women (obviously referring to the two dead

part of western American society. In the context of a way of prostitutes) who were murdered by two scoundrelly villains been forgotten, and in which a general respect for women of any class and station in life is maintained by the meaningful majority of society, violence and brutality exercised upon even the most unfortunate or notorious woman will result in

in this town,"

in this case will be swifter and produce more complete and

justice.

cases.

Let us consider first the case of Julia Bulette, a mulatto Creole who lived and worked as a prostitute in Virginia City, Nev., during the decade before the War of the Rebellion. She was quite successful in her occupation. Rumor has it she was once paid $1,000 by a lonely miner to spend the night with him. Julia resided in a fine cottage known as "Julia's Place" with lace curtains and expensive carpets; she gave to charity and apparently was well-liked by the townspeople. One night in 1854, three intruders broke into her lodging and robbed and strangled her. Julia was 35 at the time of the brutal murder. The town was outraged, and businesses shut down for her funeral. The people of Virginia City provided Miss Bulette an expensive funeral (although she was not buried in consecrated soil alongside respectable folks, but outside the cemetery). The local law enforcement made ongoing to efforts to find the killers. Several years later, jewelry that had belonged to Miss Bulette was found in the possession of a man named John Millain, who was arrested for the murder and robbery. Although his two confederates were never apprehended, Millain was hanged. Other examples may be found more recently in the town of Prescott, Ariz.: a community with many cultural and economic similarities to our own. There, in September 1870, Jenny Schultz, "a lady of easy virtue," was shot and killed by one William Girtrude during a robbery attempt. The local paper, the Miner, carried a headline that read "Dastardly

finding themselves in the family way without benefit of wedlock. "Just as Miss Trefusis was," Mrs. Vita said, wiping a tear from her eye. "Our girls will be minus the whiskey, of course." The Home has been named "The Jeni Trefusis Home for Wayward Girls, Foundlings and Orphans of Deadwood," quite a mouthful, reminding one of Jeni, whose funeral will be this coming Saturday at 4 p.m. The Home will experience a Grand Opening immediately after the funeral, completely with refreshments and a tour. All are welcome to attend.

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Miss Bea Resigns Her Post Schoolteacher Position Open

explained to this reporter "My brother Roryhas come back to Boston ... he was reported missing, and assumed dead, in Deadwood were sad to see Miss Bea leave, though they have

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"cyprians," or "courtesans” were killed. The public response determination to find the and punish the killers.

Wayward Girls, which Mrs. Vita defines as young women

late 1864 - over thirteen years ago!" The children of

By way of illustrative examples, let us consider three well ~D. A. Kuhr~

was not indifference, but instead there was revulsion and a

The Home has been expanded to include housing for

Beloved schoolteacher, Miss Bea MacMahon, submitted a regarding the violent end of Miss Trefusis from the people of letter of resignation, stating family matters required her this community. Hopefully, however, the pursuit of justice return to Boston. When approached, Miss Bea excitedly satisfactory results than was accomplished in these other

"ladies of easy virtue," "painted ladies," "soiled doves,"

children interested in future careers in justice).

We should not expect any lesser degree of concern

disgust with the perpetrators and a steadfast pursuit of

-known cases in which western women of the class known as

infirmary, the newspaper and even the jailhouse (for older

John H. Marion, admitted having himself once advocated a

in some locales and among certain social circles, are at odds

life in which the democratic ideals of the frontier have not

General store, the California, boarding houses, the

not voiced such a concern over the absence of Wednesday classes. The position of schoolteacher remains open. It is hoped that

Orphans and Wayward Girls to Be Under Care and Tutelage of Ladies of Deadwood The Orphanage, long closed due to lack of funds, not

a teacher of Miss MacMahon's quality may be found and will submit applications to the Town Council. Until so, various townspeople have volunteered to fill in. Classes are expected to resume this coming Wednesday as usual.

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Deadwood Lawmen List

Some new lawmen have been hired, among them Sully

MacMoragh and Bull Beaumont. Welcome and Thank God! We now have a nice set of those to call upon in our hours of need:

lack of orphans, will be opening under the care of the

Badger Bagley -Town Marshal

Ladies of Deadwood. Ladies of Deadwood is a

JF Kanto -Town Marshal,

combination of two Ladie's groups, Ladies of Deadwood,

reporting to the Marshals:

which does good works and Ladies of Deadwood Tea and

Guru Denja - Deputy,

Social, which does teas and socials.

Bull Beaumont - Deputy,

After much careful discussion, the ladies decided to

Sully MacConaugh - Deputy

relocate the Home on Main Street, next to the Grand

Analise String - Deputy,

Hotel. This will allow the children to help at the Hotel as

Tallulah Maynard - Deputy.

well as to be under the watch and care of more

Sheamus Foggarty - Deputy

adults. Hotel Owner Cookie Portocarrero said, " I look

Tristane "Dusty" Blackburn is a Regional Marshal and

forward to having the children next door."

sometime Justice of the Peace who doesn't have to offer help

"Children will be more likely to behave under the watchful eye of citizens who are more often downtown than on Wall Street," commented the Home's new

unless one of the Town Marshals or Deputies asks him to, or perhaps if a citizen pleads. Rumors have it that we no longer need a Sheriff as we have two Marshals who fit different time needs so.

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Miners Ball Huge Success

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The bones are those of an Indian who was discovered in a new shaft. The poor fellow still had his bow and arrow, not that it did him much good.

Bella Hosts Memorable Night of Entertaining Tales: Miners Share Poetry and Thoughts As Well The Deadwood Miners Union held its first social ball to a great success, with both old-timers as well as new people, particularly lovely women, present. Union secretary Patrick Yedmore spoke about the importance of building a fund to take care of sick miners, as well as pay burial expenses when the worst happens. Mrs. Grey Bedlam made a sizeable donation for benefit of the union. Mr. Capalini donated security for the event. No problems were reported despite tension between mine interests and the union. "We'll just hope that peace lasts," Yedmore said.

New Mine Shafts Reveal Indian Bones Women Seek Good Fortunes Too!

Mrs. Diogenes Kuhr, right, was the first to share during a reading event at the Bella Unionon Thursday evening. Owner Miss Sal Wilder is hosting folks for various activities at 5 p.m. every Thursday night, and this week was sharing of literary pieces or original poems and stories. Miss Kuhr told the stories of where the word 'maverick' came from, and the

January 16, 1878

It’s Only a Miner Clay Kungler did read this, offering this introduction: Even the most rugged present were moved to tears. While in Virginia City, in 1877, a wagon passed up Main Street, with a soiled canvas thrown over it. Some curbstone brokers rushed out to investigate, and when they returned were asked what was the matter. "O," replied one, "It's only a miner killed." Old Commodore Vanderbilt died on the same day and the papers were full of accounts concerning this multimillionaire. A paragraph in the Virginia City Chronicle, referring to the above incident, suggested the following verses:

Only a miner killed -- oh! is that all? One of the timbers caved, great was the fall, Crushing another one shaped like his God. Only a miner lad -- under the sod. Only a miner killed, just one more dead. Who will provide for them -- who earn their bread? -Wife and little ones: pity them, God, Their earthly father is under the sod. Only a miner killed, dead on the spot, Poor hearts are breaking in yonder lone cot. He died at his post, a hero as brave As any who sleeps in a marble top grave. Only a miner killed! God, if thou wilt, Just introduce him to Vanderbilt, Who, with his millions, if he is there, Can't buy one interest -- even one share. Only a miner, bury him quick; Just write his name on a piece of a stick. Though humble and plain be the poor miner's grave Beyond, all are equal, the master and slave. ("Captain Jack," John Wallace Crawford of Deadwood)

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tale of a saloon that had a bull painted in a very Discoveries and openings of new shafts mean more

folks than ever are working mines surrounding Deadwood. Here, a young miss seeing what the life of a miner is like shows some leg. It's reported

anatomically correct way on its wall. Librarian Dutch McGurk ((Blitzer Renfold)) shared a poem by Bret Harte about how wonderful it was to hear stories read aloud for entertainment in Gold Rush camps, just as stores were being read aloud at the Bella. Clay Kungler shared poems he and Zeke the miner had both chosen from our own Jack Wallace Crawford, Poet Scout of the Black Hills. Captain Jack has allowed us to reprint one here so those who did not attend know what they had missed. Guru Dena shared a tale of when he committed a homicide at age 1 that we all hope was not true, and Miss Wilder shared poems about love and someone who everyone thought was a prostitute.

several miners stopped to watch her, and at least one fella sank a pick into his own shin

Miss Wilder plans to offer another such evening next month, a thankful form of relief from those who find themselves suffering from cabin fever.

People who fail to write for paper get

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Press office or directly by Editor

distracted.

Neil Streeter ((Poohneil Streeter)),

This may prove the old

Assoc. Publisher Lola Kanto,

tale that

((Lolaraine McGinnis)) or Staff

women are

Writer Addison Leigh.

bad luck in a mine!

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Dear Miss Prim and Proper My Dear Young Lady,

Dear Miss Prim and Proper, I have myself the occasion to attend a dinner with the parents of a lady that I have the intention of courting. I am worried that my table manners might not be up to snuff. Can you tell me, is it all right to sop up what leavings are on my plate with my bread? Signed, Wants to Impress

Dear Mr. Impress, Thank you for your sweet question that I am sure must be bothering many such gentlemen in your position. In short, the answer is no. This would be considered backwoods impropriety and would not impress the parents of your intended. Should one choose to eat at table, the proper utensils should be used on all food items, and bread is not a utensil, but, indeed, a food item itself. When bread is eaten, it should be cut and pulled apart in small morsels before ingestion. Sopping may do fine on the trail when there are no utensils available, but never at table. With kindness, Miss Prim and Proper

pP Dear Miss Prim and Proper, I read your previous column and felt relief at the answers given as you appear to be a person of excellent quality, which leads me to respect your opinion and write to you. Often I find myself tongue-tied and without an idea of how to converse in social company, having spent so much time alone and not among people, or chattering away to people who seem completely uninterested in what I have to say. Please tell me your opinion of polite conversation as relates to my position. Signed, a Young Lady of Marriageable Age

\What a kind compliment you pay me. I agree that in Deadwood, in particular, conversation can be quite a problem as the stratum of our society is quite varied. Please remember that polite conversation should not be a monologue. A lady should always allow a gentleman to speak to her first and then should try to follow the thread of thought while not necessarily expressing her own. A simple, “You don’t say?” will suffice for most circumstances. She should not ever say what she is actually thinking, but instead offer an observation or ask a simple question when absolutely needed. An example would be, “It is a lovely day today, is it not?” Thereby, giving the other party the idea that their opinion is valuable and that she has one as well, whether or not indeed it is or she does. With gentlemen, in particular, this can be a difficult and slippery slope, as one must try not to be too observant or opinionated. While remaining ladylike at all times, try to keep to pleasant subjects, and do not show too much intelligence. Please remember, if one is conversing with people who know less than oneself, do not lead the conversation where they cannot follow. Sincerely, Miss Prim and Proper

pP *Young ladies and gentlemen take heed: Frozen “horse apples” and slingshots do not make for appropriate playthings on the streets of our fair city. Not only do they spread filth, they will most likely result in adult intervention and the cessation of further play.*

Please submit any questions about etiquette or proper behavior to Miss Prim and Proper in the care of Mr. Neil Streeter (( Poohneil Streeter)) to this newspaper

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C o u n c i l Ca n d i d at e S u rv e y s Name: Dr Keli Randt

git sumthin taken care ob it.

Occupation: Doctor and owner of the infirmary

What role would you like to specialize in, if any?

Ah DO lak to see de criminals taked care of in de way dey should be, an ah ALLUS Better health care for vital roles such as lawmen, miners and saloon girls. Also better enjoy a good hangin trial, so mebbe a courts commissioner maht be good fer me – but den health care for prisoners. By passing a law agin ah is interested in heppin to keep de advising town councils should help fund town clean – so dat could go several ways. establishments or companies that cannot Why should someone vote for you? afford health care for their staff. What should be the town council's goals for the coming Ah is HONEST. Ah doan lie, cheat, nor months? steal. AN sometahms I kin tell when dere To improve the health care of the town and maht be trouble comin’ and how to stop it. support the medical facilities and staff in Ah is raht frenly to newcomers, an am happy their work to do this to hep dem out and hep dem settle in. Ah What are your personal goals as a council member? As kin take akerate minutes at meetins. List a specific law or two you would like passed:

well as the above, I wish to set up a monthly payment scheme with groups such as the council, saloons and the union that will fund health care for prisoners, saloon staff especially the girls, miners and law men & women. What role would you like to specialize in, if any?

My main focus and reason for applying to council is to act as a medical advisor for the council and the people of Deadwood.

Name: Neil Streeter ((Poohneil Streeter)) Occupation: Current Mayor. Editor and Publisher, the Deadwood Free Press. Partner, Black Hills General Store. President, First National Bank of Deadwood.

A town charter that would specific how town government could be conducted so any Why should someone vote for you? citizen, new or old, would know how to get Because I care about this town and its people, things done in town. I have their health care at my heart and the What should be the town council's goals for the coming top of my goal. I am a family lady with two months? adopted and beautiful children. I also have a Provide a welcoming home for newcomers fiance Dr Ebenezer Baxton who is also my to the town and promote the town via partner in the Infirmary. festivals and generous support of local Name: Clayton Kungler Occupation: Gem Saloon Owner

List a specific law or two you would like passed:

I would like to see a law passed on preventing bail for repeat offenders and flight risks.

List a specific law or two you would like passed:

businesses and all who make our community a fun and enriching place to reside. Continue and fund recent improvements to the library. And nail down some sort of plan for consistent education of our children. What are your personal goals as a council member?

Provide for public safety and boom the town. I will organize Wild Bill Days, which I hope will become an annual event in which oversee the new system of law come get established and working, support the growth folks from the East Coast and Europe come here to live the dream of the West and spent of businesses new and old, and attract more lots and lots of money and then either leave residents to town. or stay here and spend lots more money. What are your personal goals as a council member? My personal goal would be to make the town What role would you like to specialize in, if any? a larger and safer place for all. I was recently appointed treasurer and What role would you like to specialize in, if any? would welcome that role again. I would like Mayor to manage the inn that the council recently Why should someone vote for you? People should agreed to subsidize in order to help bring new vote Kungler because I have spent 6 months folks to town. on council giving dedicated service, and I Why should someone vote for you? want to continue to work for Deadwood and Since the paper began one year ago, I have make it a better place for everyone. called and acted repeatedly to bring law and What should be the town council's goals for the coming months? The council's goal should be to

order and jobs. When the town council needed reorganizing, I as mayor was Name Coodnank Thibedeau honored to help fellow council members Occupation: Cook, Housekeeper, Ladies Maid, Voodoo Priestess, Desk Clerk, Miner, achieve their goals for leadership. I will Fortune Teller, Herbal Medicine Maker, and support a new mayor and Deadwood with all I can offer. Companion fer Miz Cookie Portocarrero at Voting has already opened for three positions de Grand Central Hotel

on the Deadwood Town Council, though it's possible all four may be seated if a council 1. No spittin on floahs of public buildins. position opens as expected. Voters will be asked Use de DAMN spittoons. to choose three of these four people. Please vote 2. No urinatin’ to de sides ob buildins this weekend IF you were registered to vote. neither. Dey is outhouses provided fer dis The only known write-in candidates are not US operation, witch oughta remain jest as citizens and thus cannot be seated, but you can write in their name or any other for that private as possible. Ladies doan lak to see matter. The results will be announced at 5 p.m. mens a pissin in de streets. What should be the town council's goals for the coming on Sunday, Jan 17th, more or less. The next election will be in March. months? List a specific law or two you would like passed:

Get de Town Charter done, provide fer cleanin up de streets an places whereas ladies has to walk. Either lock up or kill all de unruly and murderous outlaws a runnin wild in de streets. What are your personal goals as a council member?

To represent de people ob Deadwood, listen to wot it be dat dey want done ‘bout de town, an try to get de job done fer dem. Ennybody kin talk to me ennytahm bout ennythang. Ah will LISTEN, and ah will GIT de message to de appropriate parties whut kin

Registered Citizens, Do Not Forget to Vote January 16-18th!

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DWP - Volume Two, Issue 2

IN AND ABOUT TOWN Much has been going on in and about town, despite the snow. Sitting inside, looking out, there are folks who appear new, as well as those who don't, all getting to know each other. Winter seems to bring out cabin fever. Folks get bored and come out, talk a lot. Word gets around. Here's who we've heard and heard about, round about town.Dutch McGurk ((Blitzer Renfold)) is working on the library, a very nice selection. Wives and children are urged to keep out of the back room as there are dangerous things back there. Speaking of young ones, the Bella seems to be hiring them younger and younger. Mollie Nootan looks barely 18, though we're sure Miss Wilder knows what she's doing. Miss Wilder has made Fitzie Fitzpatrick (Shawnee Fitzpatrick) one of her managers. We believe the woman's bosom size may be equal to her IQ. Town Council incumbent and candidate Clay Kungler and his sweetheart, September Blaisdale, have posted their intent to wed upon Feb. 14 of this year. Cyn Bonetto, back in town, looking plumper than usual. Maybe it's her winter clothes, but we heard she has suddenly been hitched up with Starbuck Shippe who was last known to be warming with Tullulah Maynard. One wonders

January 16, 1878

By our Roving Reporter.

what Guru's mother, Yetta Kelberwitz, will take of her marrying outside of the faith, though Quakers and Jews do make an interesting mix. Then again, Mrs. Kelberwitz seems to have accepted Guru's wife, Emmy, who we see is back in town by the smiles on Guru's face. We also hear rumors that one of Guru's old flames is around, looking for a child. He has plenty to spare. Meanwhile, a new doc, Ebenezer Baxton, former fiancee of our own Doc Keli Randt (who has been wed before, we might add) is now keeping company with the good Doc again. Do we hear wedding bells? Speaking of flames, Mrs. Astolat Dufaux has been talking about reopening the Flame, calling it the Phoenix. She's looking for talent, actresses, singers, and such - no doubt plenty of drama queens here in Deadwood. Speaking of which, Mrs. Cookie Portocarrero has been stepping out, at the Bella tasting wines for addition to some cakes she's working on. Who is watching the going's on inside her Hotel? Recent widow Mrs. Charleston Capra has been seen sitting in front of the fireplace, in the company of former Bella security guard Jack (Blackheart) Barbosa. She may be hiring him while she makes her claim on Black Hills gold,

or is he making a claim to her heart? Jhonny Helendale has been about, trying to get mute Daisy Stratten to converse with him. Ibram Ansar is a welcome addition, though he's been seen in bad company. Speaking of bad company, newcomer Jess Vantelli got himself in jail after being in town less than a day. He has a way with the ladies, but had to learn the hard way that shooting them gets you shot or a free night in jail most times. He had a nice chance to meet one of Cameo Capilino's men, Dave Ford, while there. Very noteworthy in town, two shops have opened with fascinating items for those so vain and beautiful as to need to see themselves. For those who don't like their own look, both stores carry portraits of others FLH McMillan's Victorian Secrets and Frontier Images, both on Main Street. And Mrs. Marrant Vita has finally moved her business out of her home and onto Lee Street so she can convert it into a Home for Wayward and Orphaned Children. Guns and children, there ought to be some law. We hear she's selling a Jeni Trefusis doll in her shop. Some people will do anything to make a dime. Those sighted about town but not known well include: Ernest Ceriano, Arno Windlow, Seth ((Silver85)) Koba (reportedly sighted, thought to

be dead), Belle Valeska, Coleen McAndrews, Alex Johnstone ______________________

From Town Council, continued from Page 2… ... this at the Thursday night event at the Bella Union and we thought it should be shared It was up to Kungler to point out that since Miss Vita's organization was sponsoring the orphanage, the council had no say on the matter anyway. The council went on to support whatever it was it had nothing to do with. In other business, Miss Leigh handed council members a documents she has been working long and hard on, a specific list of proposed laws and punishments to bring consistency to the town's legal system. Council members pledged to study the document.

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