Golddiger Basketball Team Dedicate Game to Deadwood Bears and St. Patrick’s by Molly Frawley

Molly Frawley
2009 file

On Friday, February 10th 2012, the Lead –Deadwood Golddiggers had a home basketball game. They dedicated the game to the teams from the past, i.e. The Deadwood Bears and St. Patrick's. The Lead team appeared in orange and black tee shirts over their regular uniforms. The coach, Mark Gould, wore a black shirt with an orange tie. He personally called and invited any local members of the state championship team to attend the game. Those able to be there were Hank Frawley and Willie Steinlicht. Hank was invited to speak to the team in the locker room before the game. (I’m sure it was inspiring.) Before the game, the announcer introduced Hank and Willie and then proceeded to give a recap of the the 1954 championship games and named all the team members. Hank, Willie and Molly were presented with tee shirts like the team wore. The announcer then asked for all graduates and /or students from St. Patrick’s and Deadwood High School to stand. It was very nice to be part of this. 

Molly- Hank’s secretary

Hank Frawley
2009 file

Willie Steinlicht
2009 file

Hank, Bennett Michael, and Molly
October 2011

Original SD State Flag to Remain Unchanged by Bill Beshara DHS1955

Proposed SD Flag Design

To: Bill Beshara February 06, 2012

Bill, thank you for writing sir, we are being bombarded by very angry South Dakotan's on this flag change.  It is VERY obvious they do not want this legislature messing with their flag.  Actually sir, that dumb flag design died a much deserved death this morning in committee; it's gone, never to be resurrected.

 SD Rep Don Kopp  

SD State Flag

SD State Seal included on State Flag

DHS1915 Commencement Views by Jerry Bryant

I am very pleased  to have Jerry Bryant remain a frequent contributor for the web site. He continues to research and share interesting and noteworthy historical information.

DHS1915 was housed in the two school buildings built on the high ground after the 1883 Deadwood flood where the current school building now stands at 716 Main Street and the end of Pine Street.  The front main building was replaced by the current building in 1924.  Dr. Howe led a very contentious fight and city vote for the necessary $250,000 bond issue. See 1924 Deadwood School posting.  The DHS1915 Commencement was held in the Deadwood Theater which burned down in 1952. 

The rear second building remained the back portion of the high school. The top floor was the memorable study hall and library.  Sadly this old portion of the school burned down in 1985 by two youth's arson.  The 1924 building was saved and remains in service today.

Fires have devastated Deadwood for it's entire history.

Following are Jerry Bryant's scans of the DHS1915 Commencement:

Deadwood View from Deadwood Mountain Grand Hotel

SNEAK PEEK! Just one of the "suite" views from Deadwood Mountain Grand's all new boutique hotel! We have grand announcements about the hotel coming soon - so stay posted! In the meantime, make sure to book reservations for any upcoming trips to Deadwood. We are accepting reservations for April 2012, and on!

See DMG web site.

New South Dakota Flag Design Proposal by South Dakota Magazine.com

A New Flag for South Dakota

JAN 24, 2012

By Bernie Hunhoff

South Dakota needs a state flag, and this week more than 80 of the 105 lawmakers introduced a bill to adopt a design. (I should make a concession that may surprise some South Dakota Magazinereaders — I work "nights" as a state legislator from Yankton, and I am one of the sponsors.)

You’re thinking we already have a flag, and in a sense we do. For years, our Great Seal has doubled as a flag symbol. We all like the seal — which shows a riverboat, a farmer and wheat fields — but a seal is not a flag.

The United States of America has a seal, but we also love the Stars and Stripes, and Old Glory unifies us as a people. Texans have a Great Seal, but they proudly fly the Lone Star.

South Dakota had a real flag more than 100 years ago. A sunburst on a bright sky blue background was created in 1909. But somewhere along the line, an efficient bureaucrat decided to fill the backside of the flag with the seal. Then another bureaucrat decided it was too cumbersome to print the seal on one side and the flag on the other, so he dropped the flag symbol . . .

See South Dakota Magazine.com for complete article and forum to comment. 

1883 Deadwood Christmas Lights - Deadwood Newspaper Notation

Edison patented a system for electricity distribution in 1880, which was essential to capitalize on the invention of the electric lamp. On December 17, 1880, Edison founded the Edison Illuminating Company. Deadwood lead the nation in use of electricity and telephone which is amazing for a rough and tumble mining camp in the Western Wilderness of the United States. Deadwood also had the Telegraph in 1876.

1911 John Treber Cane, SD 12th Legislative Session by Jerry Locker

Jerry Locker sent the following information and pictures for a dhsclassmates article.  I don’t know Jerry but the it all looks authentic and positively historically important.  Thank you Jerry for your submittal.

1911 SD 12th Legislative Session - House Chamber - P1381

John Treber complimentary match case

Jerry Locker wrote  “The cane of john treber from 1911 thought you would like to add it to your site..The picture is from 1911 at the time he got the cane awarded to him ..Great job!!! aww and a matchbook ad from john treber..thanks

Inscribed on top [HON John Treber we express out appreciation for hard work 12th session of legislature 1911 E.C Issenhuth chn Redfield S.D.]”