Deadwood Holidays 1876 - 1894, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Seasons of Lent, Presidents' Day, Valentines Day
Thanksgiving
Bill of Fare: Turkey, Beaver Tail Mock-turtle Soup, Mouse Pudding
Turkeys, arrival of a load of birds, "Thanksgiving" In regard to: Thanksgiving Oct 18 1877
Miners Union grand ball Thanksgiving night In regard to: Miners Union, Lead City Nov 09 1877
Bullock, Seth of Deadwood, Thanksgiving Ball In regard to: Bullock, Seth Nov 23 1877
Miners Ball 90 couples attended, enjoyable affair In regard to: Miners Union Dec 05 1877
Printers Ball, to be held Thanksgiving night In regard to: Merrick, A.W. Oct 24 1878
Grand holiday performance of "Marble Heart" In regard to: Langrishe Theatre Nov 24 1878
"Marble Heart or The Sculptor's Dream" French Drama by Charles Selby, 5 acts and 23 Tableaux, romance "False ones of the Past, False ones of the Future, woe to the man who loves you; thou hast ever been and ever will be Ministers of Ruin - Misery - and Death!" Grand holiday performance to be given on Thanksgiving In regard to: Langrishe Theatre Nov 25 1878
Holiday performance to wind up merry Thanksgiving In regard to: Langrishe Theatre Nov 27 1878
Butcher sold 1200 lbs of poultry for Thanksgiving In regard to: Sasse, Charles Nov 28 1878
Decides to give Thanksgiving dinner every Sunday In regard to: Palace Restaurant In regard to: Gandolfo, Joseph E. Nov 30 1878
Thanksgiving turkey for dinner today, Main St, ad In regard to: Gregorys Restaurant Dec 01 1878
Fastidious gent moved because of mouse in pudding In regard to: Thanksgiving Jun 04 1879
Turkey driver starts out with 600, has 30 left In regard to: Turkey Nov 16 1879
Turkey raffle every day and evening at saloon In regard to: Hanley and Elliott Nov 20 1879
Beaver tail soup for Sundays dinner at Rosebrough In regard to: Rosebrough Bros. Nov 22 1879
Will give a grand thanksgiving dinner tomorrow In regard to: Springer, Nov 26 1879
Mock-turtle soup for dinner at the Headquarters In regard to: Rosebrough Bros. Dec 02 1879
The boss turkey dinner at the Eatephone today In regard to: Eatephone Resturant Dec 07 1879
Had wonderful Thanksgiving spread In regard to: Merchants Hotel In regard to: Overland Hotel In regard to: Wentworth House Nov 26 1881
Deadwood's First Christmas and First Celebration Lee Craven, City Recorder and Miner, Serves Up Christmas Dinner
Lee, Mr. is City Recorder, old miner, sawmill In regard to: Lee, Craven Jun 08 1876
Lee and Ike Brown are businessmen In regard to: Lee, Craven Jun 08 1876
Talbot, Dr. D.D. Recorder, South Deadwood In regard to: Talbot, D.D. Jun 17 1876
Pioneer editor, Lee, Brown and Trayner tour claims In regard to: Lee, Craven Jun 17 1876
Lee and Co. own Gordon lode In regard to: Lee, Craven Aug 12 1876
Lee, C. committee to draft laws for Deadwood In regard to: Lee, Craven Aug 19 1876
Lee, C. runs for council in Deadwood In regard to: Lee, Craven Sep 16 1876
Lee and Brown first house built of Pine logs Deadwood In regard to: Lee, Craven Oct 07 1876
To perform at Temple of Music In regard to: Brown, Richard, Banjo Dick In regard to: Garretson, Fannie In regard to: Clarkson, Luella In regard to: Clifton, Charles In regard to: May, Winnetta In regard to: Wallace, William Dec 02 1876
To be at Langrishe Theatre In regard to: Gross, W. J. In regard to: Griffith, J. N., Jimmy Dec 16 1876
Grand Ball for reopening of General Custer House. In regard to: Langrishe, Jack S. In regard to: Starr, Sol. In regard to: General Custer House. December 16 1876
Langrishe Theatre gets new floor and new stoves In regard to: Langrishe Theatre Dec 23 1876
Collins, E.R. actor arrived in Deadwood, Langrishe In regard to: Collins, E.R. Dec 23 1876
Grand Central Hotel turkey dinner Christmas day In regard to: Grand Central Hotel Dec 23 1876
Grand Central Hotel postponed Christmas Ball In regard to: Grand Central Hotel Dec 23 1876
Pioneer editor writes Whoop-La! Merry Christmas In regard to: Pioneer Newspaper Dec 23 1876
Bella Union Grand Masquerade Ball Christmas day In regard to: Bella Union Dec 23 1876
Lee has Christmas dinner for others In regard to: Lee, Craven Dec 30 1876
Christmas dinner at Mr. Lee's In regard to: Talbot, Dr. In regard to: Swift, J.A. In regard to: Siever, Noah In regard to: Webb, A. In regard to: Iler, Walter In regard to: Atchison, George In regard to: Adams, A.J. Dec 30 1876
Langrishe Theatre Christmas and New Years eve drama In regard to: Langrishe Theatre Dec 30 1876
Bella Union Christmas eve party interrupted In regard to: Bella Union Dec 30 1876
Christmas as we find it here, Black Hills editorial In regard to: Christmas 1877 Jan 06 1877
Congregational Church preparations for Christmas In regard to: Congregationalism Dec 08 1877
IXL Restaurant Bill of fare for Christmas day In regard to: IXL Hotel Dec 22 1877
Congregational Church "Old Santa" will be present In regard to: Congregationalism Dec 22 1877
Congregational church Christmas services In regard to: Congregationalism Dec 22 1877
Times wishes "friends, readers, enemies" Christmas In regard to: Times Newspaper Dec 24 1877
Langrishe theater "Arrah-na-Pogue" performance In regard to: Langrishe Theatre Dec 24 1877
Hazen, Ben IXL Christmas dinner In regard to: Hazen, Benjamin M. In regard to: IXL Hotel Dec 26 1877
Welch Christmas Dinner 1877 In regard to: Welch Hotel Dec 26 1877
Sahler House, Judge Sahler Christmas feast In regard to: Sahler House Dec 26 1877
Billings, Joe of O.F.C. Christmas dinner 1877 In regard to: Billings, Joe Dec 26 1877
"Christmas carroll" Christmas 1877 In regard to: Higgins, Carrie In regard to: Warner, Maud In regard to: Travis, Minnie In regard to: Wagner, Laura In regard to: Winram, Georgia In regard to: Brown, Ella In regard to: Brown, Mollie In regard to: Bennett, Sarah In regard to: Denee, Isabella Maude Dec 26 1877
Leimer, Carrie "sweet little song" Christmas 1877 In regard to: Leimer, Carrie Dec 26 1877
Little Em's saloon Lee Street Christmas day In regard to: Little Em Saloon Dec 26 1877
Hanly's saloon Central City Christmas day In regard to: Hanley Saloon Dec 26 1877
Norcross, Rev. L.P. writes thank you for Christmas In regard to: Norcross, L.P. Dec 26 1877
Congregational Church Christmas festival 1877 In regard to: Congregationalism Dec 26 1877
Christmas editorial 1877 in Deadwood In regard to: Deadwood Dec 26 1877
Church in Deadwood has a Christmas Tree In regard to: Congregationalism Dec 30 1877
In Golden Gate, has a Christmas Tree In regard to: Conlee House Dec 30 1877
Christmas gifts available In regard to: Gillette, D.M. In regard to: D.M. Gillette and Co., Watchmakers and Jewelers, ad Jan 02 1878
Children practicing for grand Christmas entertainment In regard to: Schools In regard to: Congregationalism Dec 12 1878
Is a fit subject for remembrance on Christmas In regard to: Sisters Hospital Dec 12 1878
Nice assortment of Christmas tree ornaments In regard to: Cella and Hall, fruit dealers Dec 18 1878
Will preach sermon on Christmas Day for Episcopals In regard to: Lessel, Rev In regard to: Episcopalian Dec 19 1878
Will give grand ball on Christmas Eve In regard to: Johnson, Mollie Dec 19 1878
Asking for aid for unfortunates at Christmas time In regard to: Barron, E.H. Judge In regard to: Holstein, Ben In regard to: Hildebrand, John Dec 19 1878
Arranging a Christmas Eve festival for little ones In regard to: Episcopalian Dec 19 1878
To give ball at Fireproof Hall on Christmas Eve In regard to: Johnson, Mollie In regard to: Fireproof Hall Dec 20 1878
Committee to solicit donations for Christmas needs In regard to: Baron, E.H. Judge In regard to: Holstein, Ben In regard to: Hildebrand, John Dec 20 1878
The boss raffle of the times on Christmas evening In regard to: Ruggles Oyster Bay In regard to: Rosebrough, Charle Dec 20 1878
Have collected $175 for Christmas dinners In regard to: Hildebrand, John Dec 21 1878
Committee collected $201.50 for Christmas dinners In regard to: Sisters Hospital Dec 22 1878
Have made arrangements with Santa for Christmas In regard to: Cella and Hall, fruit dealers Dec 22 1878
Childrens "Christmas tree" held on Christmas Eve In regard to: Episcopalian Dec 22 1878
"The Road Agent of the Hills" again, by popular demand In regard to: Langrishe Theatre Dec 23 1878
Episcopal Church Sunday School Christmas Tree In regard to: Schools In regard to: Episcopalian Dec 23 1878
Judge's committee collected $242 for Christmas dinners In regard to: Barron, E. H. Judge In regard to: Sisters Hospital Dec 24 1878
Christmas egg nogg at the Bank Saloon In regard to: Bank Saloon Dec 24 1878
"Grandest entertainment of the season In regard to: Langrishe Theatre Dec 24 1878
"Perkins, of Langrishe troupe, hit as Santa Claus In regard to: Langrishe Theatre Dec 25 1878
"Of Langrishe troupe, made a hit as Santa Claus In regard to: Perkins, Frank L. Dec 25 1878
"Christmas Tree" was grand success for little ones In regard to: Episcopalian Dec 25 1878
Card to Public, Collection for Christmas cheer In regard to: Barron, E.H. Judge In regard to: Holstein, Ben In regard to: Hildebrand, John Dec 25 1878
Merry Christmas bill is being offered tonight In regard to: Langrishe Theatre Dec 25 1878
Christmas bill of fare at the IXL Hotel In regard to: IXL Hotel Dec 25 1878
Will be open on Christmas only from 12:00 to 1:00 In regard to: Post Office Dec 25 1878
Marriage at Welch House on Christmas evening In regard to: Atwood, E.F. Rev Dec 25 1878
Christmas tree exercise of Sunday School today In regard to: Congregationalism Dec 25 1878
Church filled to overflowing for Christmas program In regard to: Pickett, J.W. In regard to: Congregationalism Dec 26 1878
Christmas program enjoyed by a good house In regard to: Langrishe Theatre Dec 27 1878
Judge served Christmas dinner at Sister??s Hospital In regard to: Sisters Hospital In regard to: Baron, E.H. Judge Dec 27 1878
Served Christmas dinner at Sister's Hospital In regard to: Lee, Craven Dec 27 1878
Scene of quiet wedding on Christmas evening In regard to: Springer House Dec 27 1878
Marriage, to James Brelsford, on Christmas evening In regard to: Hodnett, Emma In regard to: Brelsford, James M Dec 27 1878
Marriage, to J.H. Frank, Christmas evening In regard to: Brennan, S.M.,Miss In regard to: Frank, J.H. Dec 27 1878
Gave Christmas dinner to enthusiastic group In regard to: Murray, Mrs Dec 29 1878
Second attempt at suicide failed, at Leadville In regard to: Lee, Craven In regard to: Served dinners to others at Deadwood's First Christmas Nov 15 1879
Making plans to celebrate Christmas week In regard to: Congregationalism Dec 13 1879
Family intend to eat Christmas turkey at Denver In regard to: Leimer, C.F. Dec 16 1879
According to customs, will have Christmas tree In regard to: Congregationalism Dec 17 1879
To be married at Spearfish on Christmas Eve In regard to: Walton, John C. In regard to: Johnston, Louisa Dec 18 1879
Going to Cheyenne to eat Christmas dinner with family In regard to: Kuykendall, Judge Dec 18 1879
Talk of a sleigh ride to post on Christmas Day In regard to: Fort Meade Dec 18 1879
Movement on foot to get up poor mans Christmas dinner In regard to: Deadwood Dec 19 1879
To raffle off 200 turkeys on Christmas eve In regard to: Wolsey, William Dec 21 1879
Grand ball will be given at Gem on Christmas Eve In regard to: Swearingen, Albert E. In regard to: Gem Theatre Dec 23 1879
Everyone invited to Christmas Ball at Spearfish House In regard to: Rogers, John Dec 23 1879
Sunday school concert made $90 for Christmas gifts In regard to: Social Dec 24 1879
Will discourse the sweetest music on Christmas Day In regard to: Ollerenshaw, Professor Dec 24 1879
Merchant prince of Lead issues Merry Christmas greeting In regard to: James, Thomas Dec 25 1879
Will be open from 12 till 1:00 today, Christmas In regard to: Post Office Dec 25 1879
Lawyer went out fully armed, for Christmas dinner? In regard to: Burns, John
Dec 25 1879 Title Santa was robbed by road agents In regard to: Deadwood Dec 25 1879
Employees of Times Newspaper share Christmas gift In regard to: Warner, Porter In regard to: Pinneo, Frank M. In regard to: McCray, Will S. In regard to: Nachand, O.S. In regard to: Wright, W.H. In regard to: White, Will In regard to: St. Charles, Bradford E. In regard to: Eblin, Frank In regard to: Crandall, J.C. In regard to: Hammer, T.J. Dec 27 1879
Gen and family were in the metropolis Christmas Day In regard to: Sturgis, S.D. General Dec 27 1879
Gayville pupils gave little exhibition on Christmas evening In regard to: Plummer, Miss In regard to: Pierce, Miss In regard to: Wooding, Miss In regard to: Charbono, Miss In regard to: Hilderbrand, Miss In regard to: Gard, Miss In regard to: Pierce, Master In regard to: Nettlehorse, Master In regard to: Anderson, Master In regard to: Hugill, E.P., teacher Dec 28 1879
Costly diamond ring of unique design, Christmas gift In regard to: Chambers, Miss Agusta, former Langrishe actress and poetess Dec 28 1879
Teacher at Gayville, reports Christmas pleasant In regard to: Hugill, E.P. Dec 27 1879
Christmas tree celebration a big success In regard to: Congregationalism In regard to: Atwood, E.F. Rev. In regard to: Atwood, E.F., Mrs In regard to: Pichler, Miss In regard to: Mund, H.H. In regard to: Cushman, Dec 27 1879
Arrived here from east with wife on Christmas night In regard to: Graham, N.R. Dec 27 1879
Guests of Wagner's home remembered at Christmas In regard to: Porter, In regard to: McKay, In regard to: Gray, In regard to: Gilmer, Dec 28 1879
Pets of Wagner's home remembered at Christmas too In regard to: Dan In regard to: Daisy Dec 28 1879
Wax doll of gigantic proportions, a Christmas gift In regard to: Wagner, Laura Dec 28 1879
Vast assortment of Christmas novelties, ad In regard to: Strass, C.B. Jan 01 1880
Rosh Hashonah, dear to Jews as Christmas is to Christians In regard to: Jewish Temple Sep 07 1880
Santa came to town early with toy sleds on a wagon In regard to: Christmas Oct 27 1880
They may hold Christmas services in new edifice In regard to: Episcopal Church Nov 04 1880
Making arrangements for mammoth Christmas tree In regard to: Conlee, John Dec 01 1880
Conlee to have mammoth Christmas tree at residence In regard to: Golden Gate Dec 01 1880
Concert given on Christmas Eve to pay for gift tree In regard to: Congregationalism Dec 08 1880
Hank going to Iowa to eat Christmas goose with family In regard to: Wright, W.H. Dec 08 1880
Christmas trees and elaborate concert for celebration In regard to: Methodist Church Dec 12 1880
Times printed up invitations for Christmas dance In regard to: Scollard, John Dec 17 1880
Annual Christmas concert to be held on Dec 21 In regard to: Congregationalism Dec 18 1880
Will sing a song or two at the Christmas concert In regard to: Bomeisler, L.E. Dec 19 1880
Christmas concert tonight pays for Gift Tree In regard to: Gray, Miss In regard to: Austin, Mrs In regard to: Bomeisler, L.E. Dec 21 1880
Christmas gift to be given to best teacher in Deadwood In regard to: Schools In regard to: Deadwood Dec 21 1880
Terraville ladies soliciting funds for Christmas tree In regard to: Christmas Dec 23 1880
Methodist and Congregational Christmas festivities In regard to: Methodist Church In regard to: Congregationalism Dec 23 1880
Don't forget firemen's ball on Christmas Eve In regard to: Fire Department Dec 23 1880
Miners working 13 hr days to have Christmas off In regard to: Homestake Mine Dec 24 1880
There will be a Christmas tree at hotel, Terraville In regard to: Gray, Jack Dec 24 1880
Will be open on Christmas Day from 10 till 11 am In regard to: Post Office Dec 24 1880
There will be a Christmas tree at school house In regard to: Terraville Dec 24 1880
Masqueraded in shaggy suit as Santa Claus In regard to: Plowman, A.J. Dec 25 1880
Judge acted as Santa Claus for Methodist Church In regard to: Chadwick, W.L. Dec 25 1880
Hotel Bill of Fare for Christmas Day In regard to: Merchant??s Hotel Dec 25 1880
Will give grand Christmas dinner at her house In regard to: Frenchy, Mrs Dec 25 1880
Mr and Miss Pichler have magnificent Christmas tree In regard to: Pichler, Dec 25 1880
Restaurant Bill of Fare for Christmas Day In regard to: Headquarters Restaurant Dec 25 1880
Presented wife with cabinet organ for Christmas In regard to: Hammer, T.H. Dec 25 1880
Burts patent Etagere bedstead given as Christmas gift In regard to: Edwards, Mr and Mrs Dec 25 1880
Will not be as merry a Christmas as we wish In regard to: Adams, R.O., ex- Deadwood Postmaster Dec 25 1880
Christmas Eve at Spearfish In regard to: Ames, Daniel In regard to: Blackwell, In regard to: Ingersoll, John In regard to: Gay, In regard to: Rogers, Ella In regard to: Gardner, C.V. In regard to: Frank, Mrs In regard to: Dalton, Nina Dec 28 1880
Received 1st Christmas present other than family In regard to: Scott, D. Dec 28 1880
Entertained a host of friends on Christmas In regard to: Abt, Frank Dec 28 1880
Christmas on the post In regard to: Fort Meade Dec 28 1880
Happy Christmas tide enjoyed to its fullest extent In regard to: Black Hills Dec 28 1880
Wife sent him a Prussian Narrankappe for Christmas In regard to: Wedelstaedt, Henrich A. L. Dec 31 1880
Knights of Pythias to give Christmas ball In regard to: Secret Societies In regard to: Freemasons Dec 07 1881
To hold concert and Christmas tree in Central In regard to: Methodist Church In regard to: Central City Dec 13 1881
Manager Helweg to give Christmas ball In regard to: Overland Hotel Dec 20 1881
Will spend Christmas with Deadwood friends In regard to: Vore, Ora, Miss Dec 22 1881
Will sing Christmas anthem next Sabbath In regard to: North, J.M. In regard to: Chapin, E.H. In regard to: Holden, A.J. Dec 23 1881
Business will be suspended for Christmas In regard to: Christmas Dec 23 1881
Prisoners to have Christmas party In regard to: Christmas Dec 23 1881
Santa will give gifts at Congregational concert In regard to: Christmas Dec 23 1881
St. John's schedule of Christmas services In regard to: Churches Dec 23 1881
Having grand Christmas dinner In regard to: Websters Palace Dec 24 1881
To make a diary for Christmas present In regard to: Gaston, John Dec 24 1881
Their Christmas service In regard to: Methodist Church Dec 27 1881
Christmas at the jail In regard to: Christmas Dec 27 1881
Prisoners thank sheriff for Christmas party In regard to: Belding, John P., Sheriff Dec 27 1881
Received Christmas gift from subordinates In regard to: Belding, John P. Dec 27 1881
Christmas ball held at Sturgis business In regard to: Scollard, Johnny Dec 27 1881
Held grand Christmas dinner at post office building In regard to: Pratt, Mrs. Dec 28 1881
Hall in Galena had grand Christmas ball In regard to: Browns Hall Dec 28 1881
Miners gathered at their store for Christmas In regard to: Van and Fisher Dec 29 1881
St John's Guild Christmas entertainment In regard to: Episcopal Church Dec 29 1881
If Christmas falls on Monday, severe winter sure In regard to: Weather Sep 28 1882
Marco Bozzaris Lodge No 3 giving ball on Christmas In regard to: Freemasons In regard to: Seth Bullock, Officer of The Fraternal Order of Knights of Pythias Marco Bozzaris Lodge No. 3 Dec 05 1882
Active rehearsing of Christmas cantata is going on In regard to: Congregationalism Dec 12 1882
Cantata "Under The Palms" on Christmas evening In regard to: Congregationalism Dec 15 1882
Chicked fancier arranges **** fight for Christmas In regard to: **** Fights Dec 20 1882
Collecting money to entertain poor at Christmas time In regard to: Bernard, Joe Dec 21 1882
Old fashioned pigeon shoot on Christmas Day In regard to: Central City In regard to: Pigeon Shoot Dec 23 1882
Collected purse for Father Rosen's Christmas In regard to: Manning, Johnny In regard to: McLaughlin, Dec 27 1882
Christmas celebrations in Deadwood In regard to: Rosen, Father Dec 27 1882
Father presented purse of $234 for Christmas In regard to: Rosen, Father Dec 27 1882
Churches all held services on Christmas Day In regard to: Central City Dec 27 1882
Rev had Christmas tree in reservation school house In regard to: Robinson, Jan 12 1883
Terraville Sunday school will provide a Christmas tree for the children on Christmas eve, Monday, December 24th, at the school house. All the families of the gulch are invited and space will be made for presents for any who wish to take part. In regard to: Schools. In regard to: Terraville. December 16, 1883
Orchestra of Professor Upwald are now in rehearsal to assist the choir on Christmas in the Catholic services in this city. In regard to: Upwald. In regard to: Catholic Church. December 16, 1883
Hilan Hulan and wife are in the city selecting Christmas presents. Mr. Hulan, to combine business with pleasure, drove in nineteen head of nice fat steers for Billy Morgan and Company. In regard to: Hulan, Hilan. In regard to: Billy Morgan and Company. December 19, 1883
Headquarters for Santa Claus! Max Fishel and Brothers, we are now prepared to show the public the largest and most select stock of holiday presents, ever brought to this city. In regard to: Fishel, Max. December 19, 1883
Morris Appel came in from his ranch yesterday evening. He will remain here during the holidays, and is open for an engagement as Santa Claus on Christmas eve. In regard to: Appel, Morris. December 20, 1883
Tonight in Kiemer's hall will be given Root's beautiful cantata, "Under the Palms," and a short concert between the parts. The cantata will be given by the Congregational Sunday school and the two choirs of the church. The solos will be given by Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Bullock, Mrs. C.C. Moody, Misses Warner, Cushman, Forest and Kelly, with recitation by Katie Phillips; solos by Mr. Ickes, Mr. Lake, Will Warner, Mr. Ismon, Porter Warner, Mr. Bent and Mr. Cushman. The concert comprises the following programme: Quartette, Gaily Sings the Sailor Boy, Mr. Ismon, Lake, Will Warner and Ickes. Duett, See the Pale Moon, Mrs. Bullock and Mrs. Hamilton. Solo, Spring Song, Mrs C.C. Moody. Solo, the Flower Girl, Mrs. Bullock. Bass solo and quartette, Mr. Ickes and Gentlemen's Quartette. Miss Fowler will preside at the piano. Mr. Bent has kindly loaned a new piano for the occasion from his stock. December 21, 1883 In regard to: Bullock, Mrs., Martha In regard to: Gentlemen's Quartette In regard to: Congregational Church
Sometime during Christmas night, a shot was fired on Seiver street, and the ball, not less than 45 calibre, passed through the side of the house of Peter Kopplecomb lives, passing over the bed on which he and his wife were sleeping, and out through the side of the house, and struck a building some distance off, where it glanced and fell. This matter should be looked into. In regard to: Kopplecomb, Peter. December 27, 1883
Crow Dog attended mass at the Catholic church Christmas, and then enjoyed a turkey dinner at Mrs. Gillmore's. He was the guest of Jim Lawler. In regard to: Crow Dog. In regard to: Gillmore, Mrs. In regard to: Lawler, Jim. In regard to: Catholic Church. In regard to: Indians. December 27, 1883
Father Rosen received as a present from the ladies of the Catholic church on Christmas a fine easy chair and a silk morning gown, the two articles costing $100. In regard to: Rosen, Peter. In regard to: Catholic Church. December 27, 1883
Professor Johnson the hack driver had a runaway, when coming down Main street Christmas afternoon. But little damage was done, other than spilling out his load of passengers on the snow. In regard to: Johnson. December 27, 1883
C.X. Harris, who is confined to his room, was made happy on Christmas through the thoughtfulness of Hank Jewett. These little acts are the green spots in life that the mind in after years reverts to with pleasure. In regard to: Harris, C.X. In regard to: Jewett, Hank. December 28, 1883
Frank Zipp and his men returned from a Christmas party at his Crow Peak ranch yesterday forenoon. After arriving at his store, Frank disarmed and put away his artillery. A British Bull Dog, 45 calibre, formed part of his armament, and from this he removed all the cartridges but two, and thinking they were all out, a young man in his employ took it, and as it was self-****ing, soon had an explosion, the ball crashing through a heavy French plate glass window, shivering it to atoms, and striking the frozen ground in the street, flattened out and quit. It was fortunate no one was passing at the time, or we might have been compelled to chronicle a death. In regard to: Zipp, Frank. December 28, 1883
Came to the front so splendidly on Christmas and followed suit on New Years Day, served egg nog accompaniments, free for all. In regard to: Bank Saloon. January 3, 1884
Reports a good time during the holidays on the Belle Fourche, on Christmas Eve there was a dance at Hughie Ford??s, the next night they went to Uncle John Hilderbrand's. In regard to: Missouri, John. In regard to: Ford, Hughie. In regard to: Hilderbrand, John. In regard to: Christmas January 3, 1884
Tom McMaster, Sam's oldest brother, came in on the Sidney coach last evening. No man living knows more about mines than he does. He left here on Christmas day, 1880, and since then has traveled all over the world. In regard to: McMaster, Tom. In regard to: McMaster, Sam. April 18, 1884
Christmas joys. In regard to: Max Fishel and Brother. In regard to: Christmas. Dec. 11, 1884
Christmas tree and party at Skinner residence. In regard to: Christmas. In regard to: Skinner, T. L. Dec. 19, 1884
Mrs. Gray's Christmas tree. In regard to: Gray, John Mrs. In regard to: Christmas. Dec. 21, 1884
Christmas Eve high temperature -18. In regard to: Weather at Christmas Dec. 24, 1884
Private Christmas parties. In regard to: Christmas. In regard to: Cornell, Johnnie. In regard to: Cornell, Maud. In regard to: Cornell, Blanche. Dec. 25, 1884
Christmas trees at residences. In regard to: Christmas. In regard to: Van Cise, Edwin. In regard to: Belding, John. In regard to: Liebmann, M. Mrs. Dec. 28, 1884
Christmas goods. In regard to: DeMouth and Whalens. Dec. 1, 1885
An interview with Santa. In regard to: Christmas. In regard to: Max Fishel and Brother. Dec. 17, 1885
An interview with Santa. In regard to: Christmas. In regard to: Max Fishel and Brother. Dec. 17, 1885
Christmas Eve temperature at 50 degrees. In regard to: Weather at Christmas Dec. 25, 1885
Seventh annual ball. In regard to: Fire department. In regard to: Christmas. In regard to: McGillis Hall. Dec. 27, 1885
Santa and Max Fishel. In regard to: Max Fishel and Brother. In regard to: Christmas. Dec. 5, 1886
To raffle music box. In regard to: Christmas In regard to: Perkins, Billy. Dec. 7, 1886
Catholics plan Christmas Cantata. In regard to: Catholic church. In regard to: Christmas. In regard to: Miners Union Hall. In regard to: Congregational church. Dec. 10, 1886
Free dance and raffle. In regard to: Bernard, Maria. In regard to: National Hotel. In regard to: Christmas Dec. 21, 1886
Set the children crazy. In regard to: Christmas. In regard to: Hamiltons. Dec. 22, 1886
Christmas eve dance a success. In regard to: Bernard, Maria. Dec. 28, 1886
Today is Jewish Christmas. In regard to: Jewish Holidays. Sept. 28, 1887
Three Christmas weddings. In regard to: Richards, Alfred J. In regard to: Eaves, Emma A. In regard to: Buss, W. H. In regard to: Ingram, George Felix. In regard to: Craig, Minnie. In regard to: Dobson, J. O. In regard to: Austin, William. In regard to: Howell, Jennie. In regard to: Hall, George H. Dec. 28, 1887
Mrs. Wolfenden preparing opera. In regard to: Christmas In regard to: Wolfenden, Flora. Nov. 4, 1888
Happy holidays from railroad. In regard to: Railroads. In regard to: Christmas Dec. 18, 1889
Christmas at the churches. In regard to: Holidays. In regard to: Congregational church. In regard to: Baptist church. In regard to: Methodist church. Dec. 24, 1889
Christmas weddings. In regard to: Wilkins, George W. In regard to: Koontz, Rebecca J. In regard to: Buss, W. H. In regard to: Goodrich, Thomas. In regard to: Summers, Alice. In regard to: Hall, George H. Dec. 27, 1889
Fire department dance pleasurable event. In regard to: Christmas In regard to: Fire department. In regard to: Deadwood city hall. In regard to: Star, Solomon. In regard to: Belding, John. In regard to: McDonald, Edward. Dec. 27, 1889
Santa's eyebrows singed. In regard to: Christmas In regard to: Irwin, Joe. Dec. 27, 1889
Deadwood again visited by fire, Christmas. In regard to: Christmas Fire. In regard to: Chinese. In regard to: Keller, Frank. In regard to: Keystone Hotel. In regard to: Keith, J. G. In regard to: Fargo, C. G. In regard to: Lutz, John. In regard to: Flannigan, Jerry. In regard to: Bosworth, In regard to: Beuter, John. In regard to: Marlette, Giles. In regard to: Alexander, M. In regard to: Streeter, D. D. Dec. 27, 1890
Bee Hive extends Christmas greetings. In regard to: Lowe, W. E. and Company. In regard to: Bee Hive. Dec. 13, 1891
Christmas carol at St. Ambrose. In regard to: Holidays. In regard to: Accoisini, J. A. In regard to: McLaughlin, Daniel J. In regard to: McLaughlin, William L. In regard to: St. Ambrose Church. Dec. 24, 1891
Christmas dinner menu. In regard to: Keystone Restaurant. Dec. 25, 1891
Dance attended by forty couples. In regard to: Brick Store. In regard to: McKenzie, Alex. In regard to: Murrin, Thomas D. In regard to: Hoey, Anna. Dec. 27, 1891
Miss Myrtah to marry. In regard to: Phillips, Myrtah. In regard to: Phillips, Minnie aka Phillips, Myrtah. Dec. 18, 1892
Portraits are Christmas gifts. In regard to: Maloney, Richard M. In regard to: Maloney, Richard M. Mrs. In regard to: McLaughlin, Frank. In regard to: McLaughlin, Mary A. Dec. 25, 1892
Arntz and Veitl married. In regard to: Arntz, Herman. In regard to: Veitl, Theresa. Dec. 27, 1892
Christmas season has come in earnest. In regard to: Christmas In regard to: San Francisco Bazaar. In regard to: Metropolitan Market. Dec. 17, 1893
Presidents' Day
Closed for Washingtons birthday, Friday, Feb. 22 In regard to: Brown Thum, Bank In regard to: Stebbins, Wood Post, Bank Feb 20 1878
Commentary upon George Washingtons Birthday In regard to: Times Newspaper Feb 22 1878
Celebrated Washingtons birthday with ball In regard to: Galena Feb 25 1878
Feb. 22 paper printed in Red, White and Blue ink In regarad to: Pioneer Newspaper Mar 23 1878
Contemplates giving ball on Washingtons birthday In regard to: Miners Union Jan 04 1879
No court due to Washingtons birthday, odd law In regard to: Deadwood Feb 22 1880
Editors typos to celebrate Washingtons birthday In regard to: Times Newspaper Feb 22 1881
Doc to marry on Washingtons birthday In regard to: Buchanan, Jan 31 1882
Banks to close for Washingtons birthday In regard to: Holidays Feb 21 1882
Washingtons birthday ball promises to be enjoyable In regard to: Miners Union Feb 10 1883
Miners Union in Lead making preparations for grand ball on the evening of Washingtons birthday. In regard to: Miners Union. In regard to: Lead. February 12, 1884
Mr. Thomas Goldsworthy came down from Lead last evening on business connected with the ball to be given by the Miners Union on Washingtons birthday, and while in the city made the Times office a pleasant call. He reports that the sale of tickets, and arrangements are progressing satisfactorily and every indication that this will be, as all previous balls given by the union have been, a success financially and socially. Call again Tommie, you will always find the latch string on the outside. In regard to: Goldworthy, Thomas. In regard to: Miners Union. In regard to: Lead. February 17, 1884
Chris Messner, the foot racer of Central, and Jack Nankervis, the athlete, were in the city celebrating Washingtons birthday. In regard to: Messner, Chris. In regard to: Nankervis, Jack. February 24, 1884
The Seasons of Lent
Mardi Gras, its celebration in the Black Hills In regard to: Deadwood Dec 29 1878
Services in school house on Ash Wednesday evening In regard to: Episcopal Church Feb 26 1879
Last entertainment of the season, before lent In regard to: Social Feb 10 1880
Ladies planning a phantom party for end of Lent In regard to: Episcopal Church Mar 20 1880
Tickets for the phantom ball are $1 for each person In regard to: Post Office In regard to: Liebmann, M. In regard to: Lake, Richard C. In regard to: Koenigsberger Bros In regard to: Hamilton and Rockfellow In regard to: Burnham, J.P. Mar 23 1880
Didnt put on phantom garb, couldnt disguise feet In regard to: Donan, P. Mar 31 1880
Ash Wednesday to be celebrated at St Johns In regard to: St John Mission Feb 21 1882
St Johns list of Lent and Easter services In regard to: St John Mission Feb 27 1882
Phantom parties are all the rage, let Deadwood prepare In regard to: Phantom Parties Dec 03 1882
Grand mask ball to be given on Mardi Gras eve In regard to: Homestake Hose Company Jan 05 1883
Suits for grand Mardi Gras ball can be procured of In regard to: Barnes, A.M. In regard to: Dickinson, Will In regard to: Fink, Jan 25 1883
Mardi Gras ball was brilliant social affair In regard to: Homestake Hose Company Feb 07 1883
Ash Wednesday will be ovserved with 11:00 mass In regard to: Rosen, Father Feb 07 1883
Tomorrow, Ash Wednesday, there will be mass at 8:30 a.m. at the Catholic church, preceded by the distribution of ashes. In regard to: Catholic Church. February 26, 1884
Through the courtesy of Mr. William M. Baird, the Times office is embellished with a copy of the Times-Democrat, of New Orleans, sent home by Johnnie Baird, containing illustrations of the gorgeous pageant of the Mardi Gras parade in that city. Johnnie speaks of it as simply wonderful and grand. He and wife will be with us again about April 1st. In regard to: Baird, William M. In regard to: Baird, Johnnie. In regard to: Black Hills Daily Times. March 9, 1884
Beary writes about Mardi Gras and Expo. In regard to: New Orleans. In regard to: Beary, Allen R. Jan. 15, 1885
Ash Wednesday begins Lent. In regard to: Holidays and Lent Feb. 24, 1887
Valentines Day
Depot carries love provoking missiles, valentines! In regarad to: Clippingers News Depot Feb 01 1879
Not many valentines sent due to intense cold In regarad to: St. Valentines Day Feb 15 1881
Love sick youths throng stores for valentines In regarad to: St. Valentines Day Feb 04 1882
Custom of sending valentines is dropping out In regarad to: St. Valentines Day Feb 14 1882
One of the neatest little valentines. In regarad to: Dunn, William L. Deputy Feb. 19, 1885
Valentines day celebrated immoderately. In regarad to: St. Valentines Day In regarad to: Collins, Ed Feb. 15, 1888
Descretion in Valentines. In regarad to: Day, Billy Feb. 16, 1888
