Over the 4th of July holiday we journeyed to the Black Hills. On our way to the Boe family reunion we drove from Rapid City, through Nemo and Deadwood, to Spearfish.
We once lived in Nemo; for three summers and two winters we led the idyllic and simple life as seven people of the 42 citizens there.
In 1913 Homestake moved milling operations to Nemo. The town grew into a thriving little community with the Hearst Mercantile store as a central gathering place. After finishing their shift, sawmill men stopped in to pick up snuff or tobacco, gloves or overalls, hoist a cool one and swap tales. Housewives didn't linger when they did last minute shopping for the evening meal; the store was primarily male territory.
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