— These articles come from newpaper microfilm from the Belle Fourche Public library, using a new microfilm reader and printer. The photographs are from the Tri-State Museum. Paul Higbee’s book about Don Smith First Strike is available at the Tri-State Museum.
124 years ago
THE TIMES
April 20, 1899
Roundup Program Roundup No. 1 – Begins May 29 at Petan’s ranch on White river, working up White river to Barlett’s ranch on head of White Willow then to split, one wagon working up White river to head of Cane creek – 1. J. M. Borwn, foreman. Wagon No. 7 commencing at White Willow creek, working all the range between the walls and forks of Bad river, then along to mouth of Sage creek on Cheyenne river, then down Cheyenne to easwt for of Deep creek – William Franklin, foreman. At forks of Bad river the 73 wagon will work down Bad river to Midland, then north to Burnt creek at crossing of Black Hills road, then west to east fork of Deep creek, working all the range between Cheyenne river divide and Bad river – Jack Borden, foreman. Meeting Dehamels’ wagon on Deep creek, then continue to work east to Leslie – Henry Hudson, foreman.
Roundup No. 4
Lower Belle Fourche round-up begins May 20th at Viewfield, one wagon working north side of Elk creek and one wagon would side, down to forks of Belle Fourche; then down north side of Cheyenne, reaching to breaks on south side, working to the reservation line, then across to Sulphur and up to the mouth of Red Owl, then up Red Owl to mouth of White Owl, then up White Owl to White Owl postoffice; the across the head of Bad Land creek to round-up road, then follow round-up to mouth of Elm creek – M. S. Coy, foreman.
Roundup No. 6 – Upper Belle Fourche begins May 20th at Medora crossing Hay creek, working Hay and Oak creeks, thence to Miles City crossing on Belle Fourche, then work TXT range and from there to mouth of North Fork, work up North fork and Prairie creek, thence down Little Missouri to Cottonwood. Foremand of respective ranges to act as roundup foremen.
100 years
The Northwest Post
April 24, 1924
LOYALTY OF OUR NEIGHBORS IS FINE Cash Donations and Huge Loads of Provisions and Supplies for Our Flood Victims The responses for aid for the flood sufferers in Belle Fourche, sent out by the National Red Cross, in conjunction with the local chapter of that organization, have been truly wonderful, and the fine, neighborly spirit manifested by the good people of Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish, Rapid City, Sturgis and other towns who so promptly opened their purse-strings when the call came, will forever stamp them as worthy citizens of the Great West. The Commercial club rooms, which have been turned over to the Red Cross for offices and storage depot for the loads of supplies and provisions that have been received, are open every day from 7:30 a.m. until about 10:00 p.m. Miss Helen Uhl, the Red Cross relief nurse sent here by the National organization, is a lady of much experience in this work and the local committees selected to assist in the many details incident to caring for the homeless ones, are co-operating with her in every way. One or more ladies are constantly in the office for the purpose of dispensing supplies, and the committee was very fortunate in also securing the services of Dave Broomfield, just returned from his sojourn in California, and who has volunteered his service in any capacity. The various church societies and several of the clubs in the city are devoting considerable time to mending and altering garments and clothing, and attending to other duties assigned them by the Red Cross officials. In addition to the liberal cash donations sent in, Lead sent a huge truck load and an auto load of bedding, clothing and furniture, most of the articles being new and all in splendid condition. From Deadwood came a big load of clothing and bedding and two big boxes of bread. Rapid City contributed a nice supply of clothing, bedding and other needed articles, and the Campfire Girls of Lead made a separate contribution of a box of girls’ clothing. Messrs. Oliver Rose, S. G. Mortimer and V. H. Baxter, who compose the rehabilitating committee, have about completed their survey of the flooded district. Eash individual property loss is being carefully investigated and if sufficient funds are available it is intended to place every loser as nearly on his feet again as possible. Families have been moved to houses in other parts of the city, furniture and household goods replaced and clothing and provisions are still being issued on an emergency basis.
75 years ago
The Belle Daily Post
March 19, 1949
Sioux Falls Rallies to Down Belle Fourche 61-54 Belle Fourche lost another tough one yesterday when they dropped behind in the final quarter to lose to Sioux Falls 61-54 in a consolation simi-final of the state class “A” basketball tournament. For three quarters, the Broncs held a margin over the Warriors, but in that final period, big Masker, Warrior center, got out of control, Sioux Falls picked up a quick seven points and held them. The Broncs never gave up, however. In the last minute of play they picked up five points, but the pressure was off for Sioux Falls and they held their margin. John Billington’s boys broke away to an easy lead. At one time they were leading 8-1. By the end of the first quarter Belle was leading 16-13. They held a 25-24 margin at the half and a 40-38 edge at the third quarter. Donnie Freemole, playing brilliant ball, led the Broncs with 16 points. Romick and Ross, both staging nice floor play, each collected 10 points. Dan Hejde, who had the experts babbling Thursday, was held to five points.
Miscellany Looking for Worthy Candidates
Let’s make a list of alderman material, starting with the third ward. Dr. R. M. Buck says he won’t run again. He feels five years on the job has been enough. That eliminates him for re-election. Whom do you know in the third ward who would make council timber? There’s Sterling Clark. He’s efficient. He’s fighting hard to keep the Chamber of Commerce from dying in its tracks and appears to be making definite progress. He came out of the war with a good record. He’s not afraid to speak his mind. He’s a conscientious public servant. He’s proven that. There’s Harry Stephen. Harry’s a comparative newcomer to Belle Fourche. He is rather soft-spoken but has the backbone to stand up for his beliefs. His activities in the Junior Chamber of Commerce have made it clear that he’s a conscientious worker. Since he is a comparative newcomer, he might bring in some new ideas, which might give Belle a shot in the arm. Bill Schuft lives in the third ward. He’s well known. We live the way he operates. He’s not afraid to lay his cards on the table. We admit there are those who would disagree violently, but then no man who ever accomplished anything ever got all kisses and no tomatoes. He’s young, but perhaps Belle Fourche could do with some young blood.
50 years ago
The Belle Fourche Daily Post
April 23, 1974
Belle Student Wins Award Vermillion – Wayne Gilbert, Belle Fourche, has been honored at the University of South Dakota School of Law where he was given the Publishers Award. The award is presented annually to students who rank first in certain selected law courses. It consists of individual volumes concerning the subject matter of the selected courses. Gilbert was also given the Alice Bates McKusick Scholarship which is awarded each spring to an outstanding law student who plans to return to the University of South Dakota School of Law for the fall term. Gilbert is the son of Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Gilbert, Belle Fourche.
Audubon Group to Visit Belle
Members of the Black Hills Audubon Society will be visiting the Belle Fourche area this weekend. The group will meet at the Belle Fourche post office at 5 p.m. Saturday then travel to Orman Dam to study birds in that area during the evening. The group will return at 6 a.m. Sunday, April 28. They will be conducted to some sage grouse dancing grounds about 10 miles from Belle Fourche. After that they plan to go on to Keyhole reservoir then down the west side of the Hills.
Krause Writes For The Stars and Stripes If you’ve ever been in the service, “The Stars amd Stripes” is a familiar publication. And if you were in servcie today you might see a familiar by-lining some of the articles in the Pacific edition of the Stars and Stripes. The name is Doug Krause, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Krause, Belle Fourche. Krause recently received his Spec-4 rating with the army at Seule, Korea, where he is attached to the public affairs office.
