Deadwood's Ongoing Post Office Debacle, Two Postmasters Are Asked To Step Down
R. O. Adams, April 1877 - June 1879, convicted of crookedness and pardoned.
Sol Star, July 1879 - Oct 1881, accused of receiving a bank letter containing $2000 was removed from office by the US President on the charge of complicity.
Sol Star
Solomon Star History of Dakota Territory, Volume 1 By George Washington Kingsbury 1915
Solomon Star History of Dakota Territory, Volume 4 By George Washington Kingsbury 1915
Sol Star has gone east for holidays will return with a wife 1880; however, he will remain a bachelor for his life.
Sol Star suffered frequently from bouts of rheumaticism and nervous headaches.
Sol Star was a member of The Royal Arch Masons.
Sol Star was a member of The Bald Headed Club.
Sol Star played polo.
Sol Star died October 10, 1917 honored by Deadwood with an elaborate funeral.
Sol Star was not laid to rest at Mt. Moriah as other Deadwood Pioneers, but was interred at Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Section 42, near St. Louis, Missouri. New Mt Sinai Cemetery, 8430 Gravois, St. Louis MO 314-313-2575 Evenings and Weekends
Sol Star The Messr
Star, Sol and Bullock to open auction and storage house Aug 05 1876 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star, Sol runs for council in Deadwood Sep 16 1876 In regard to: Star, Sol
Invitation to Public meeting Sep 30 1876 In regard to: Boughton and Beary In regard to: Clarke, H.T. In regard to: Curtis and Graves In regard to: Farnum, E.B. In regard to: Gardner and Company In regard to: Kurtz, Allen and Co. In regard to: McPherson, James In regard to: Star and Bullock
Deadwood City Councilman Oct 28 1876 In regard to: Star, Sol In regard to: Kurtz, Keller In regard to: Miller, Joseph In regard to: Philbrook, H.C.
Grand Ball for reopening of General Custer House. December 16 1876 In regard to: Star, Sol In regard to: General Custer House In regard to: Social events
Star, Sol. sign notice of City meeting Dec 30 1876 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star, Sol administrator of Ben Keller estate Jan 06 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star, Sol Deadwood directory Jan 06 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star, Bullock and Wiser own Portland lode Mar 03 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star, Sol. committee New Territory meeting Apr 09 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Adams, R.O. new postmaster arrives in Deadwood Apr 14 1877 In regard to: Post Office
Post Office moved to Sherman Street Apr 17 1877 In regard to: Post Office
Deadwood Post Office is being moved to South Deadwood Apr 21 1877 In regard to: Post Office
Star, Sol. committee New Territory organization Apr 21 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star and Bullock buy lot from Beaman and Swarzwold Apr 21 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star, Sol on executive territory committee Apr 23 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol In regard to: Stephens, B.F.
Star, Sol. at New Territory meeting Apr 26 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Deadwood Post Office, 6,000 letters to hand out Apr 27 1877 In regard to: Deadwood
Deadwood Post Office, 63 men stood in line for mail Apr 28 1877 In regard to: Deadwood
Deadwood Post Office 75 men wait in line for mail May 05 1877 In regard to: Deadwood
Post Office, South Deadwood scuffling over mail May 07 1877 In regard to: Post Office
Deadwood, Post Office received 500 pounds of mail May 08 1877 In regard to: Post Office
Star, Sol at territory meeting May 09 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Deadwood Post Office "Patiently wait and trust Lord" May 15 1877 In regard to: Deadwood
Starr, Sol Delegate to the Convention May 18 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star and Bullock raise building two feet May 19 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star and Bullock County Commissioners give notice May 19 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star and Bullock own general merchandise store May 26 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star and Bullock, Miller and McPherson in general merchandise May 26 1877 In regard to: Star and Bullock
Star, Sol in Deadwood Jul 02 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star and Bullock sign gold dust agreement Jul 02 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star, Sol of Montana at A.F.and A.M. meeting Jul 05 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star and Bullock Gold Dust at $18.00 per ounce Jul 07 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Deadwood Post Office, long lines Jul 14 1877 In regard to: Deadwood
Mail has to stay in stage, Deadwood streets blocked Jul 19 1877 In regard to: Post Office
Star and Bullock donate to Gayville fire victim Aug 20 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Post Office, near area, shooting, stage robbers Aug 27 1877 In regard to: Deadwood
Star and Bullock's fire proof caves in Sep 06 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star, Sol on executive committee New Territory Sep 13 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol In regard to: Miller, Joseph In regard to: Stebbins, W.R. In regard to: Stephens, B.T. In regard to: Wilkinson, H.
Star, Sol at dance at Spearfish House Sep 15 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star, Sol on committee to view Deadwood streets Oct 02 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star, Sol call for general election Oct 04 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star, Sol viewing streets county payment Oct 09 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Wall and Main St, Deadwood, ad Oct 27 1877 In regard to: Star & Bullock
Post Master Adams, editorial, way office is run Nov 16 1877 In regard to: Post Office
Star, Sol on Deadwood committee Nov 20 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star, Sol on Deadwood committee Nov 22 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star, Sol on Deadwood committee Nov 24 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol In regard to: Brown, George W. In regard to: Hamilton, Judge In regard to: Kuykendall, W.L. In regard to: McCutchen, Judge In regard to: Sahler, John H. In regard to: Tallent, D. G. In regard to: Welch, E. In regard to: Whitehead, E.
Committee appointed to secure patent for townsite Dec 02 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star, Sol. retains possession of Bullock's office Dec 08 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star, Sol. made special administrator, Kitty LeRoy estate Dec 08 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Furey, Special agent finds Deadwood and Central P.O. are OK Dec 14 1877 In regard to: Post Office
First assistant in Deadwood Post office has a girl Dec 16 1877 In regard to: Post Office
Star, Sol. Masonic Social, St. John's Eve. Dec 20 1877 In regard to: Star, Sol
Proprietor of Star and Bullock, ad Jan 02 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Committee appointed to raise funds for fire safety Jan 03 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Citizens Meeting, protection in case of fire Jan 03 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Agents for Ingram and Maclay Jan 03 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
New Locations Jan 16 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
At the Recorder's Office Jan 21 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Miss Augusta Chambers to be given benefit Feb 01 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Real Estate and Mining Transfers Feb 20 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Real Estate and Mining Transfers Mar 27 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Moving post office not popular with businesses Mar 28 1878 In regard to: Adams, Richard O.
Post office to be moved on April 1 Mar 30 1878 In regard to: Adams Block
Located near Lee St., a main thoroughfare Mar 30 1878 In regard to: Post Office
Application for a Patent, Notice No. 23 Apr 02 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Merchants singing "thou art so near and yet so far" Apr 04 1878 In regard to: Post Office
Adams block now referred to as "Post Office Block" Apr 06 1878 In regard to: Post Office
Was one year old yesterday Apr 11 1878 In regard to: Post Office
Deadwood post office in second year Apr 11 1878 In regard to: Post Office
On upper Sherman, in South Deadwood, open day and night Apr 13 1878 In regard to: Post Office
Bids for fencing and clearing the new cemetery Apr 17 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Mail so wet you could catch cold reading it Apr 23 1878 In regard to: Post Office
Mail pouch lost in Cheyenne River recovered Apr 29 1878 In regard to: Post Office
Application For A Patent, Notice No. 23 May 09 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Incoming Freight May 12 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
District Court Jun 06 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
No doubt will be the republican choice for sheriff Jun 07 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
First jail behind Star & Bullock building Jun 14 1878 In regard to: Star and Bullock
Star and Bullock ad appears in this issue Jun 18 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Closing on Sunday, agree to close business at noon Jun 21 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Negotiating for large building above post office Jun 25 1878 In regard to: Parchal, Lola
Adams seeking to close upper town post offices Jun 26 1878 In regard to: Adams, Richard, Postmaster
Post office moved to a new location on Main St. Jun 26 1878 In regard to: Post Office
Alleged deficiency in Postmaster Adams' account Jun 29 1878 In regard to: Adams, Richard O. , Deadwood Postmaster
Star and Bulock, Queensware and Glassware, Wall and Main Jul 02 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Porter Warner accused Post Master Adams of wrong Jul 02 1878 In regard to: Adams, Richard O.
Following named petit jurors ordered to report Jul 08 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners Jul 10 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Postmaster Adams, political jobbers Jul 24 1878 In regard to: Post Office
Left for Washington to suggest reforms in post office Jul 30 1878 In regard to: Post Office
Queensware and glassware, ad Aug 01 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Sol Star The Postmaster
Petition circulated recommending him for Postmaster Aug 12 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Mail pouch was delivered, someone else took it Aug 16 1878 In regard to: Post Office
Mail sack seems to be lost again Aug 17 1878 In regard to: Post Office
Missing mail bag is found, Where was it? Aug 19 1878 In regard to: Post Office
More postal outrages Aug 20 1878 In regard to: Post Office
Bennett will have the largest mail from Deadwood Aug 23 1878 In regard to: Post Office
Every night this past week some unfortunate robbed Aug 24 1878 In regard to: Post Office
Appointment of postmaster important to everyone Aug 27 1878 In regard to: Post Office
Grand Charity Ball for Yellow Fever Sufferers Sep 14 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Masons raising money for Yellow Fever sufferers Sep 14 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
The Deadwood Republican Club No 1, first meeting Sep 28 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star and Bullock's new building in Chinatown Oct 04 1878 In regard to: Star and Bullock
Catholic Fair, bedroom set given back to owners Oct 25 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
McKinnis, Manning and Board of Commissioners exposed Nov 04 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Fund the county debt Nov 18 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Inducements are being offered to move it to Main Nov 28 1878 In regard to: Post Office
Treasurers bond approved yesterday Dec 01 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Businessmen signing petition for 2 night watchmen Dec 07 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Ways to protect lives and property from fire damage Dec 10 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
A fire meeting Dec 10 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
References for Ingram and Maclay, mining brokers, ad Jan 02 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Appointed administrator of the estate of Baker Jan 28 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
New postal law cuts rent, light and fuel allowances Feb 07 1879 In regard to: Post Office
Probate notice, estate of Charles E. Barker Mar 01 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Sol Star to be new postmaster for Deadwood Mar 06 1879 In regard to: Post Office
Sol Star nominated for position of postmaster Mar 25 1879 In regard to: Post Office
Rockey could not believe he was to become postmaster Mar 26 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Administrator of the estate of Charles E. Baker Apr 01 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Committee on Post Office for the Do Goods Club Apr 02 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol In regard to: Adams, R.O. In regard to: Warner, P.
Postmaster at Deadwood has celestial name Sol Star Apr 07 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Sol Star goes east on Monday Apr 11 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Went east on a purchasing tour this evening Apr 14 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Placed barrels of water on roof in case of fire, S. N. Wood, Star and Bullock, Richard C. Lake, Herrmann and Treber, Brown and Thum Apr 19 1879 In regard to: Star and Bullock
Formerly register of the land office at Helena, Mo Apr 21 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Bullock tending the store since Star went East Apr 23 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star and Bullock erected sign on hill below Boulder flume May 10 1879 In regard to: Star and Bullock
Penitentiary at Sioux Falls for likes of him May 17 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol In regard to: Adams, Richard, postmaster Deadwood, April 1877-June 1879, Convicted for crookedness in post office affairs, pardoned February 1881 In regard to: Warner, Porter
Did Adams write Twinkle, twinkle little "Star"? May 24 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol In regard to: Adams, R. O. Ex-Postmaster
Confirmation by Senate of Sol Star as postmaster May 24 1879 In regard to: Post Office
Sol Star received his commission as postmaster Jun 01 1879 In regard to: Post Office In regard to: Star, Sol
Received his postmaster commission from president Jun 01 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Contributors to the Fourth of July celebration. June 12 1879 In regard to: Star and Bullock
To be moved on lower Main, next to Star and Bullock Jun 19 1879 In regard to: Post Office
Post Office to be moved next to their store Jun 19 1879 In regard to: Star and Bullock
New postmaster should be in our midst today Jun 20 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Our new postmaster returned by Bismarck coach Jun 21 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Sol Star to take charge on first of July Jun 24 1879 In regard to: Post Office
Ickes appointed assistant postmaster under Star Jun 27 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
The first "sting" of this kind since summer of '77 Jun 29 1879 In regard to: Post Office
Upset at having it moved from South Deadwood Jun 29 1879 In regard to: Post Office
Settlers pleased to have post office back on Main Jul 01 1879 In regard to: Main Street
Should have post office all fixed up by weeks end Jul 09 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Postmaster trying to keep girls from kissing clerk Jul 12 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Left for Chicago yesterday on personal business Jul 15 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
New post master is in trouble so soon Jul 16 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Post office adverse to creating money order office Jul 24 1879 In regard to: Bennett, Granville
Sol Star was in Chicago yesterday Jul 27 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Postmaster Star is expected home tomorrow Aug 01 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Postmaster Star arrived from the east Sunday Aug 05 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Some red tape in our general government Aug 13 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star feels with past postmasters he is the best Aug 13 1879 In regard to: Post Office In regard to: Star, Sol
Front of Star and Bullock to become front of post office Aug 27 1879 In regard to: Post Office
Postmaster at Deadwood Post Office Sep 02 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Corner Wall and Main St, Queensware and glassware, ad Sep 02 1879 In regard to: Star and Bullock
Losses in the big fire of September 27, $18,000. Sep 27 1879 In regard to: Star and Bullock
Losses in the big fire of September 27, $2,500. Sep 28 1879 In regard to: Star and Bullock
Star and Bullock putting up building for post office Sep 30 1879 In regard to: Post Office
Farmer Tyler in town helping Postmaster Star Sep 30 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Petition for Boulder Ditch water Oct 03 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
A startling fact Oct 07 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Postmaster notified that lockboxes have been shipped Nov 04 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Attended Chinese funeral as an invited guest Nov 06 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Star and Tyler are invited guests at Chinese funeral Nov 06 1879 In regard to: Chinese In regard to: Star, Sol In regard to: Tyler, William Pitt, Lost Horse milk ranch
Unbiased presentation of our court house muddle Nov 12 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Found-Package of postage stamps, owner must identified Nov 16 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Second National Bank of Deadwood being talked of Nov 19 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Purchased lot of Mrs Shields, sold it to Miss Glass Nov 23 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Freight Bound Hillwards from Bismarck Dec 06 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Postmaster wants to know where lock boxes are Dec 18 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Postmaster Star has fixed up P.O. second to none Dec 28 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Sol Star Has gone east for holidays, will return with wife Dec 1880 In regard to: Star, Sol
Sol Star Wing Tom and Quong Soon ask him to interpret in court Mar 1881 In regard to: Star, Sol
Stockholder in 2nd Carbonate Mining Co Aug 02 1881 In regard to: Star and Bullock
Promoters of new Mining Co Iron Hill, Carbonate Camp Aug 15 1881 In regard to: Star and Bullock
Sol Star Didn't receive letter containing $2000 for bank Oct 1881 In regard to: Star, Sol
Sol Star removed as postmaster by President on charge of complicity Oct 1881 In regard to: Star, Sol
Appointed postmaster in place of Star Harding, John A. Oct 10 1881
Prospective postmaster negotiating for furniture Harding, John A. Oct 14 1881
Postmaster receives strange postcard Harding, John A. Feb 09 1882
Postmaster at Deadwood Harding, J.A. Jun 01 1882
Deadwood postmaster paid most in Dakota, $2700. Post Office Sep 30 1883
Since Dr. Harding has sent in his resignation as postmaster of this city, two men have come to the front who would be willing to take it at the reduced salary. James Carney and John Ickes, we understand, are out with petitions which are being signed by their respective friends. As neither of the gentlemen have requested the John Han**** of this local, we have taken no interest in the matter, and will stand back, like the old woman when her husband and the bear fought, and be ready to applaud the victor. Carney, James. Ickes, John. Harding. November 11, 1883
Yesterdays Times mentioned that Dr. Harding had or would take the harness and sadlery business of James M. Woods. On yesterday, John Ickes, who has faithfully and honorably filled the position of first clerk and latterly assistant postmaster for the last little more than six years, assumed the management of the harness business as co-owner with Harding. The Times wishes the new management success in their undertaking. Harding. Ickes, John. Woods, James M. March 13, 1884
Postmaster acepting bids for mail route Harding, Dec 31 1882
Postmaster back from convention, extended visit Harding, Oct 01 1882
Smith appointed postmaster. Smith, Barclay P. Wilson, John R. Carney, James. April 22, 1886
In line for postmaster appointment. Wastum, Charles. Feb. 5, 1888
From Washington Dec. 17. Moody, Gideon C. Whealen, William H. Post office. Dec. 17, 1889
Whealen nominated postmaster. Whealen, William H. Post office Dec. 19, 1889
Adams dies at Salt Lake. Adams, R. O., ex-Deadwood postmaster Jan. 16, 1892
Sol Star Mining Company Promoter
Real Estate and Mining Transfers May 21 1882 In regard to: Star, Solomon
Real Estate and Mining Transfers May 28 1882 In regard to: Star, Solomon
Real Estate and Mining Transfers Jun 04 1882 In regard to: Star, Solomon
Real Estate and Mining Transfers Jun 11 1882 In regard to: Star, Solomon
Real Estate and Mining Transfers Jun 20 1882 In regard to: Star, Solomon
Real Estate and Mining Transfers Jul 09 1882 In regard to: Star, Solomon
Real Estate and Mining Transfers Jun 03 1883 In regard to: Star, Solomon
Sol Star Returned from 5 wks picnic with the Sioux Aug 1883 In regard to: Star, Sol
Real Estate and Mining Transfers Sep 04 1883 In regard to: Bullock, Seth In regard to: Star, Solomon
Sol Star Deadwood Mayor
Sol Star Results of mayoral race in Deadwood. Sol Star beat K.G. Phillips May 1884 In regard to: Star, Sol
Sol Star, A new organization completed by election of officers for the Deadwood Flouring Mill Company Oct 1884 In regard to: Star, Sol
Mayor Star is badly crippled with rheumatism, and immediately upon organization of the new council will proceed to Hot Springs, Fall River county May 1885 In regard to: Star, Sol
Bullock and Star leave for ranch. July 11, 1886 Messrs. Bullock and Star left for their Belle Fourche ranch last evening. In regard to: Bullock, Seth. In regard to: Star, Solomon.
Our mines July 23 July 23, 1886 A steady decline maintained in the entire stock list, with Iron Hill down to $110 in spite of which heavy holders "stand pat and halloa how" In regard to: Star, Solomon In regard to: Bullock, Seth In regard to: Iron Hill Mining Company
Petition asking Sol Star to accept another term as mayor Apr 1887 In regard to: Star, Sol
Mayor Star was confined to his bed yesterday, with a nervous headache Dec 1888 In regard to: Star, Sol
Lawrence County Republicans want Deadwood's mayor for Congress strongly endorsed by the convention held here yesterday, the Independents Sep 1891 In regard to: Star, Sol
Sol Star left to attend republican national convention at Minneapolis Jun 1892 In regard to: Star, Sol
Sidewalks and gutters must be kept clean. Dec. 18, 1892 Proclamation calls attention of all citizens to provisons of Section 4, Ordinance No. 69, which states owners of property must keep sidewalks and gutters clean. In regarad to: Star, Solomon. In regarad to: Deadwood City.
Sol Star Smitten with Langrishe Company Dramatic Artist
Lady of wonderful voice, possesses costly wardrobe In regard to: Livingstone, Ida Jun 24 1879
Ida Livingstone to perform at the Langrishe In regard to: Langrishe Theatre Jul 01 1879
To favor Deadwood audience with remarkable talent In regard to: Livingstone, Ida Jul 01 1879
Gives first-class musical and dramatic entertainment In regard to: Livingstone, Ida Jul 02 1879
Artist of the first-class as well as a Christian In regard to: Livingstone, Ida Jul 06 1879
Livingstone Combination Co. preparing "H.M.S. Pinafore" In regard to: Livingstone, Ida Jul 06 1879
At Fort Meade with other entertainers In regard to: Livingstone, Ida Jul 16 1879
Was hissed and insulted when performing at Central In regard to: Livingstone, Ida Jul 18 1879
Livingstone Combination will entertain at Lead In regard to: Livingstone Combination Jul 15 1880
Accepted engagement to tour southern states In regard to: Livingstone, Ida Dec 03 1880
Offer to tender Ida Livingstone a farewell benefit In regard to: Star, Solomon In regard to: Livingstone, Ida Dec 05 1880
Her heart and purse have ever responded to suffering In regard to: Livingstone, Ida Dec 07 1880
Has gone east for holidays, will return with wife In regard to: Star, Solomon Dec 17 1880
Ida Livingstone, sued Omaha, defective crosswalk In regard to: Graham, Mrs Oct 10 1882
Noted notorious Deadwood adventureress is at it again In regard to: Livingstone, Ida Jan 06 1883
Sol Star's Post Office Debacle In a Nutshell
Has been appointed new postmaster for Deadwood In regard to: Star, Solomon Mar 06 1879
Received his postmaster commission from president In regard to: Star, Solomon Jun 01 1879
Not the "star" mail service costing so much In regard to: Star, Solomon Mar 26 1880
Removal as postmaster would cause public calamity In regard to: Star, Solomon Mar 08 1881
To be investigated by mail agent Furay In regard to: Star, Solomon Sep 06 1881
President orders removal of postmaster In regard to: Star, Solomon Sep 29 1881
Confesses to making false certificates of star route In regard to: Star, Solomon In regard to: "star mail route" denoted by the use of star stickers placed on a map to indicate the mail routes served by contracted mail carriers Oct 01 1881
Turns post office over to Harding In regard to: Star, Solomon Oct 31 1881
Didn't receive letter containing $2000 for bank In regard to: Star, Solomon Oct 31 1881
Burying himself in seclusion of ranch In regard to: Star, Solomon Nov 10 1881
Sol Star Clubs, Hobbies and Interests
The Deadwood Republican Club No 1, first meeting Sep 28 1878 In regard to: Star, Sol
Committee on Post Office for the Do Goods Club Apr 02 1879 In regard to: Star, Sol
Bringing in water for hill claims 13, 14 and 15 below Apr 22 1880 In regard to: Star, Sol In regard to: Bullock, In regard to: Williams, In regard to: Rawson, In regard to: Buckley,
Meeting of the South Deadwood Republican Club Sep 12 1880 In regard to: Star, Sol
Enthusiastic meeting of republican club Sep 10 1880 In regard to: Star, Sol
New rink scheme hangs fire. Dec. 24, 1884 Beyond assembling and a general confab, nothing done at new rink and public hall meeting; Early Hour Club elects officers. In regard to: Early Hour Club. In regard to: Allen, James. In regard to: Edmonds, J. F. In regard to: Masterson, John. In regard to: Carney, James. In regard to: Star, Sol. In regard to: Irwin, Joe. In regard to: Treber, John. In regard to: Day, William. In regard to: Gillette, D. M. In regard to: Pinneo, H. W. In regard to: Rewman, Paul. In regard to: Lawton, Harry. In regard to: Bews, George. In regard to: Mauss, John. In regard to: Davis, William. In regard to: Frasier, George. In regard to: Large, Charles. In regard to: Russell, Michael R. In regard to: Rollerskating.
City council meeting. July 22, 1884 City council met last evening, referring a petition for repeal of the license on bowling alleys. Mayor reported purchase of right, title and interest of Miss Glass to Deadwood street. Ordinance passed limiting the quantity of coal fuel oil to be stored in the city limits. In regard to: Star, Sol. In regard to: Carney, James. In regard to: Kiemer, H. H. In regard to: Lawrenson, Job In regard to: Power, Thomas In regard to: Vollin, Joseph In regard to: Deadwood Bowling Club In regard to: Damon, J. H. In regard to: Ayers, S. F. In regard to: Fishel Brothers In regard to: Hunter and Fish In regard to: Glass. In regard to: Adams, James H.
A sacred club.
Judge Dighton Corson History of Dakota Territory, Volume 4 By George Washington Kingsbury
Jan. 10, 1885 Articles of incorporation prepared for the "Bald Headed Club" of Deadwood. In regard to: Corson, D. In regard to: Warner, Porter In regard to: O'Brien, P. D. In regard to: Gaston, J. A. In regard to: Kiemer, H. H. In regard to: Fox, Alvin. In regard to: Harding, J. A. In regard to: Shoudy, J. In regard to: Sanderson, H. G. In regard to: Bogy, William In regard to: Jensen, Ferdinand In regard to: Damon, J. H. In regard to: Appel, M. In regard to: Cornell, J. D. In regard to: Bonham, W. H. In regard to: Hummel, J. F. In regard to: Denman, J. L. In regard to: Star, Sol. In regard to: Roy, Samuel In regard to: Shurtz, J. C. In regard to: Russell, Michael R. In regard to: Rollerskating In regard to: Garland, James W.
Early Hour club leases new rink. April 2, 1885 Early Hour club entered upon its lease of the new rink yesterday. Polo to be played in strict accordance to Western League rules. Officers re-elected. In regard to: Polo. In regard to: Star, Sol. In regard to: Gillette, D. M. In regard to: Whitbeck, L. F. In regard to: Rollerskating.
Masonic Social, St. John's Eve. Dec 20 1877 In regard to: Merrick, A.W. In regard to: Star, Sol
Star and Bullock have Masonic contract. Oct. 19, 1887 Star and Bullock have the contract for putting the roof on the Masonic building at Lead, instead of Geo. Hearst as stated previously. In regard to: Star and Bullock. In regard to: Hearst, George
Contributors to the Fourth of July celebration. June 12 1879 In regard to: McGuigen. In regard to: McHugh, William In regard to: McKenna and Stewart In regard to: McKinnis, C. H. In regard to: McKinnis, George In regard to: McLary and Company In regard to: Meeker, George A. In regard to: Merrick, A. W. In regard to: Meyer, C. W. In regard to: Miller and McPherson In regard to: Miller, J. C. In regard to: Miller, W. J. In regard to: Morgan, C. H. In regard to: Morton, E. In regard to: Munter and Lilienthal In regard to: Neill, Robert In regard to: Neyen, Peter In regard to: Nishwitz, W. In regard to: Nye, John A. In regard to: Offenbach, C. V. In regard to: Oram, Mattie In regard to: Overland Hotel In regard to: Parker, William H. In regard to: Patton, John D. In regard to: Paul, J. L. and Company In regard to: Pollock, A. In regard to: Pratt, W. M. In regard to: Richards, S. C. In regard to: Roberts, George In regard to: Robinson, J. M. In regard to: Rodenhaus, J. In regard to: Rogers, J. H. In regard to: Rosebrough, James In regard to: Rosenkranz and Werner In regard to: Rosenthal, Sol In regard to: Sasse, Charles. In regard to: Schugart, A. In regard to: Shoudy, Jacob In regard to: Sick, E. In regard to: Siever, Noah In regard to: Simpson, John P. In regard to: Sing Lee. In regard to: Smith, P. F. In regard to: Smith, Palmer In regard to: Smith, Thomas. In regard to: St. Clair, Edith In regard to: Staiger, George In regard to: Star and Bullock In regard to: Star Bakery In regard to: Stebbins, Post and Mund In regard to: Stewart, A. D. In regard to: Strass, C. B. In regard to: Sutherland, F. and Company In regard to: Swearingen, Albert E. In regard to: Thomas, A. D. In regard to: Thullen, F. In regard to: Van Cise and Wilson In regard to: Vanocker, F. In regard to: Wagner, C. H. In regard to: Walker, Henry In regard to: Walker, J. In regard to: Wardner, Ed In regard to: Wardner, James In regard to: Warner, Porter In regard to: Welch Hotel In regard to: Wertheimer, J. In regard to: Wertheimer, M. J. In regard to: Whitakker, Thomas In regard to: Whitehead, E. In regard to: Whitney. In regard to: Williams, J. B. In regard to: Wilson, James A. In regard to: Wishart, James In regard to: Wood and Wilson In regard to: Zink, N. S. In regard to: Zipp, Frank
Secret societies and officers. Jan. 1, 1890 Secret societies and officers. In regard to: A.O.U.W. Ancient Order of United Workers In regard to: Star, Sol. In regard to: Zipp, F. In regard to: Belding, J. P. In regard to: Dennis, Frank. In regard to: Rewman, Paul. In regard to: Fox, J. J. In regard to: Schnitzel, Henry. In regard to: Hickey, J. H. In regard to: Bab****, Lyman F.
Plumed Knights meet. June 10, 1884 Plumed Knights campaign club met and announced executive committee. In regard to: Star, Sol In regard to: Dawson, Andrew R. Z. In regard to: Carey, William In regard to: Hamilton, W. L. In regard to: Carney, James In regard to: Willard, A. M. In regard to: Gaston, John In regard to: Tippie, A. C. In regard to: Gilman, J. In regard to: Herrmann, John In regard to: Richardson, David In regard to: Van Cise, Edwin In regard to: Smith, W. L. In regard to: Bennett, Granville G. In regard to: Whitbeck, L. F.
Secret societies. Sept. 2, 1884 Secret societies In regard to: Royal Arch Masons In regard to: Star, Sol
Soloman Star Genealogy
1880 Federal Census, Name, Home in 1880, Est. Age, Marital Status, Birthplace, Race, Gender, Occupation, Marital Status
1900 Federal Census, Name, Home in 1900, Date of Birth Mo and Year, Age, No Years Married, Birthplace, Race, Gender, Occupation, Yr Came to US, No Yrs in Us, Naturalization
Sol Star, Deadwood, Lawrence, DT, Dec, 1840, 59, Single, Bavaria, White, Male, Broker Real Estate, 1850, 50, Y
1910 Federal Census, Name, Home in 1910, Est. Age, Marital Status, Birthplace, Race, Gender, Occupation
Solomon Star, 3-WD DEADWOOD, Lawrence, SD, 69, Single, Germany, White, Male, Clerk of Courts Lawrence County