Peek at the Past

100 Years Ago

July 10, 1924

 Although dry conditions have made grain and grass crops somewhat of a hazard, Judge Partlow exhibits a sample of barley from his farm east of Sundance. The stalks are full five feet in height and the grain is nicely headed.

A young fellow from the north country created some excitement at the Tower Saturday when he showed symptoms of severe moonshine poisoning. Eventually he was removed to a cool shelter and came out of it with symptoms of a severe jag. To the credit of the management, it may be said that moonshine was a scarce article during the two days celebration, only an isolated case or so coming to notice.

75 Years Ago

July 7, 1949

Footings for the new school in Sundance were poured Tuesday as construction began in earnest. Work on the school was scheduled to begin June 15, but grading of the grounds did not begin until two weeks ago. David Sugden, construction foreman for the contractor, Carl Stoneberger of Lead, S. D., said that work is a little ahead of schedule now. He said that the building, under the terms of the contract, is scheduled to be finished in December but that his company hopes to complete the structure before that time.

Sundance is still acutely short of water. This was revealed this week by Mayor C. D. Roberts. He said that the new pipeline from the Lowell springs and the line from the windmill site have been connected and water is running through them freely. “But,” he added, “Sundance is still getting only half the water it needs.” It was originally thought the line catching the overflow from the Lowell springs would solve the water supply problem. Mayor Roberts said that the city may ask state aid in the locating of wells which would boost the town’s water supply. When this action will be taken was not announced but the mayor indicated that the necessary steps would be taken soon.

50 Years Ago

July 4, 1974

A new wrinkle was added to the water problem last week. The main pump on the old well (called Cole No. 3) broke last Thursday evening. As a result, the pump had to be removed and replaced with a new one. This has delayed installation of a booster pump on the new well (Called Cole No. 3A) which was expected to be completed last week. To make up for water lost when shutting off the old well, the city had to begin using the hard water well. Allan Edwards, general commissioner, reported that this was adequately supplying the city’s watering needs however, Mayor Ray Buckman said he was concerned over the fact that some people have to use all hard water.

25 Years Ago

July 15, 1999

The Crook County Saloon changed ownership as of June 29, but don’t expect many other changes. The new owners, Suzanne and Cherie Zube, have been running the rustic fine dining establishment since December 1995 and just recently purchased the business from Bob and Elizabeth Gaines. The Zube sisters-in-law plan to continue serving a full menu of steaks, burgers and Mexican fare.