Peek at the Past

100 Years Ago

November 15, 1923

A good crowd attended the corn show in Sundance last Saturday and for a first effort it was an unqualified success, paving the way for future exhibits at a time when conditions are more favorable. Many farmers were too far behind with work to lay off at this time, and several exhibits prepared failed to arrive for the show. The judging by Albert Christenson of Spearfish was a feature of the show, and his brief lecture was of great interest to those who are engaged in the business of corn growing. The exhibits were truly wonderful to those who have not yet learned that corn can be grown in Crook County and the general result of the show will be to stimulate the corn industry.

The Armistice dance Saturday evening proved one of most pleasant affairs of late. Non arrival of Axel Ostrand's drums from Gillette was regretted by all, but the music as furnished by Mrs. Leslie Hooper and Wren Gardner was most satisfactory and everyone had a splendid time. The attendance was very good, and the club is encouraged to announce another dance for Thanksgiving with full orchestra.

75 Years Ago

November 18, 1948

Heavy snows, which have forced deer from the hills down into the Sand Creek and Moskee areas, coupled with a heavy concentration of hunters and more snow in that section, has resulted in such a terrific slaughter of these game animals that ranchers and the deputy game warden, are attempting to stop the carnage before the herd is exterminated. Deputy Game Warden, D. C. (Tennessee) Hall, told a Times reporter Tuesday that this kill has been so immoderate that it must be stopped or the game will be completely wiped out. Through the demands of the ranchers of the struck region, steps have been taken to post the lands with "no hunting or trespassing" signs. Hall finds that it is absolutely necessary to discontinue such a destruction. Sunday a total of 200 or more of the animals were checked from the area, not mentioning the mess that was left to spoil. The seeking hunters took advantage of the deep snow and caught the handicapped animals, since they were unable to navigate beyond gunshot range. The does and fawns have been killed redundantly, without cause, due to the carelessness of the hunters. Most of these have been left to waste, although few have been very cooperative and have reported. them to the game warden. Hall stated that approximately 700 white tail deer have been taken from the section, and if it isn't stopped 1000 or more will be killed and checked before the season closes. The violation of the game laws has been tremendous, while most of the violators have been from the adjacent cities of Crook county. At this time seven Deputy Game Wardens have been placed around this particular hunting section to enforce the laws of the state. 

25 Years Ago

November 19, 1998

New Police Chief Colin McGuire from Jackson Hole has been hired as the new police chief at Hulett. McGuire attended the police academy at Douglas, and has taken training in personal communications, interviews and interrogations, and has taken field training and an instructor course. He had been a police officer in Jackson Hole since 1990. He grew up in Minnesota, married in 1990, and he and his wife have two children, Mindy, 8, and Brian, 5.