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The Coconino sun., 1920-07-16
PHOENIX IS FINED $50OO
 IN CONTEMPT OF COURT

Fines. aggregating $5,000 were i'm posed on the city of Phoenix and city officials by the Arizona corporation commission in an order finding the city commissioners and city manager guilty of contempt for failure to com ply with the order of the state corpor- ation commission regulating city wat CT service outside the city limits.
 The order imposes fine of $1,0OO on the city and $500 on City Manager V. A. Thompson, Mayor Willis H. Plunkett and City Commissioners J. A. R. Irvine, Luke Henderson, c. W. Bar nett and Fred O. Adams. If the fines are not paid by August 1 the attorney general is ordered to institute pro- ceedings to collect same. The order was signed by Commissioners Jones and Johnson.
The Coconino sun., 1920-07-16
LIGHTS GAsOLINE.FIRE; DIES

One morning last week, while light ing the kitchen fire with gasoline by putting small portion on the kind iings and coal in the stove, Mrs. Pete Kitchen, of St. Johns, was fatally burned. The can containing the gas ex- ploded throwing the flames all about the room and all over her body. She was clad in thin night dress, and therefore the flames easily burned into her body. Upon hearing her screams, her daughter, Miss Anna, who was up, rEn to her aid and had her hands and feet badly burned. MT. Kitchen and daughter, Eva, and other members of the household hurried to their assist ance and received burned hands in try ing to extinguish the flames.
The Coconino sun., 1920-07-16
SERVICE STATION FIRE AT
 CHANDLER LOSS IS $30,000

Fire at Chandler which was discov- cred shortly before 8 o'clock Tuesday entirely destroyed the Bill Brooks ser vice station and caused loss estimat- ed at $30,000.
 $, So rapidly did the fire spread that MT. Brooks, the proprietor, was trap ped and nearly lost. He had to break window with his hands in order to escape. His arm and hand were badly cut by the glass.
 The fire started from ignited gaso- line. MT. Brooks, who was alone in the. building at the time, had spilled a two-quart can of gasoline on the ce- ment floor and was wiping it up with a silk blanket when the gas ignited from the friction of the silk.
The Coconino sun., 1920-07-16
WE KNOW WHITTIER
 BUT TELL US WHENCE!

According to the register Police Judge s. B. Gilliland keeps at city hall, there must have been a little booze around these parts lately; for counting that several escaped magis- terial censure to every one that re- ceived it, it looks like much more than one case of the contraband found its way in here from the cellars of those who still have plenty and to spare for a stiff price per quart. w. H. Van Winckler, w. H. Wallace and-A. M.
The Coconino sun., 1920-07-16

Wallace all of Phoenix, paid the judge $15 apiece. Van Winkler also went to the~county jail, charged with having passed phoney $20 check on K. J. Nackard. A couple of good old boys from Riordan were soaked $25 apiece, as was also Ben Chastino, former bar Der here, who now habitats at Wins low.
 Just to show that booziness is not the only misdemeanor on the calendar, the judge relieved Jose Escota of s22. 50 for fighting and Thos. Vegas of S25 for carrying concealed weapons.
The Coconino sun., 1920-07-16
WAS AT BAT TWO TIMES;
 AND SCORED EIGHT RUNS

NEW YORK.-What is believed to be worlds baseball record was es- tablished recently in three game ser ies between the Kalamazoo and Mus kegon teams. Right Fielder Wilcox was officially credited with having been at bat only twice during the three games, yet he scored eight runs. On both official times at bat he made hits. He was able to score his eight runs by virtue of bases on balls and being hit by a pitched ball once.
The Coconino sun., 1920-07-16
FIRE DESTROYS TIRE HOUSE

Several hundred dollars worth of automobile tires and tubes were de- stroyed and the Arizona hotel build ing was materially damaged by fire at Jerome.
 The fire started in the plant of the Union Tire and Vulcanizing works, on the ground floor of the building, and just across from the Jerome Transfer company's barn. A tube being vul- canized by the proprietor, M. H. Luck cit, caught fire. Luckett was not in jured but the flames spread to sur rounding materials.
The Coconino sun., 1920-07-16
YOUTH LEAVES ON TRIP
 TO STARVE SELF TO DEATH

William Chenoweth, 13-year-old son of Dr. and Mrs. Chenoweth, of No- gales, has departed for Mexico, ac- cofding to a note, that he left on the table at home addressed to his parents. Young Chenoweth says that it is his intention to starve to death, and that in the event that he change his mind, he will never return to Nogales. His friends are expecting William to re- turn at any time.
The Coconino sun., 1920-07-16
MATCHED UP WRONG

], On complaint of the woman's hus- band, Virginia Acosta y Flores and one Tamanyo were haled before Jus tice of the Peace R. J. Kidd on Satur- day, charged with adultery. Each was fined $50 and given suspended Jail sentences. Both paid the fines and Tamanyo was floated out of town.
The Coconino sun., 1920-07-16
ARIZONA WEATHER
Highest Lowest precip-

Following is Arizona weather record for last week:
The Coconino sun., 1920-07-16

R. Q. GRANT, Meteorologist
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-14
NOI.AN-OHT WEDDING

On "Wednesday evening. May ..
occurred the wedding OF James
Nolan and Miss Emily Ort. both Of
near Sayle, Mont. 7 +. Mcdonald,
justice OF the peace, ott!ciated at the
hymeneal at $50 u. m.
The wedding party motored to
Broadus Wednesday morning. accom-
panied by the brides parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Ort and Orlaff Sampson
They had intended the return tril
Thusrday bat We're delayed on ac-
count of rain "Wednesday night anC
all day Thursday but returned tc
their home on Bear creek Frida,
afternoon. Both bride and groom
have Il host of friends who eXtenC
to them best wishes fer a long an(
happy married life.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-14
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Lack of Funds Available to the
Farm Loan Banks Retards
Farming Industry

Washington loan bank Of
ficials have agreed that expansion OF
the agricultural industry was daily
being retarded through inability OF
the system to make further advances
to farmers. While this country
awaits re-hearing of the suit test
ing the constitutionality Of the act
under which the system operates, 1t
was stated thousands of farmers were
compelled to forego plans tor eX-
tension or expansion Of crop plant
ing plans.
The conference was called by
Commissioner Lobdell Of the farm
loan board in order that general
survey OF conditions confronting the
banks and loan associations could be
made. Officials believed however.
congress would adopt the Ferries res
olution empowering the treasury to
absorb the boards next bond issue
and avoid an entire summer OF mac
tivitv so far as to loaning operations
are concerned
/ Commissioner Lobdell said thai
many 'pitiable cases had como tt
the boards attention. due entirely It
the fact that no further advance:
could be made to farmers who ha,
depended on the system to suppl,
funds to meet commercial loans. Il
suited, he said.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-14
THE FLAX CULTURE
SHOULD Be INCREASED

BOZeman- growers CT MOn
tana are encouraged to plant larg-
er acreage this year. A circular pre-
pared by the Montana experiment.
station and soon to be published,
will give summary of the facts
about flax growing in Montana Ma
terial recently has leen sent to q
number of newspapers in flax-grow-
ing districts, urging farmers to take
advantage of the high price of flax
seed and the opportunities in Mon
tana for growing this crop.
According TO the material pre-
pared by the experiment station
Montana is one of the four principal
fiaX-grOwing states of the United
States. In 1919 this state produced
20 per cent Of the nation flax crop.
The United tSates imports large
part of her supply, however, from
Argentina and Canada. Heavy de-
mand abroad for the Argentine crop
and an unusual demand in America
caused by resumption Of building OPP
erations. has set the flaXseed price
| in the United States at an unusually
| high mark.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-14
NEN ST RSl RIDERS TO THE
POWDER RIVER EXAMINER

N!thln the last fortnight new sub-
Scflbers added ,D the mailing list nf
the Powder River County Examiner
are:
NJ. Z Wiley, Broadus.
Levi y. Mackin, Loesch
Jos. +, satona Bay Horse.
Will Flanery. Volber..
Mrs. +. CLOSER, Kruger
A. W. Henning, Montana l,oya,,v
! League. Helena
K. J. Harlan. Broadus.
James Nolan. Sayle.
a. B. Staedtler. Broadus
Nm. NJ. Jansen. Coalwood
"iiiiams n Washington. BroadHs
Ned Bailey. selway.
JOS. II Blostein. Broadus.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-14
FAREWELL SURPRISE

Friends OF Mrs. Hugo Camn,;p
l''"''e" PHEASANT surprise when
they assembled at her home on
'1adstone street yesterday. The af-
iair was IN the nature of a farewell
courtesy to Mrs. Camplin who will
depart within il short time for Rroa-
Jus. Noh''' where she will join her
h"s'ahd and where they plan to
make their future home. Auction
"rldse was the entertainment plan
hed for the evning AS a farewell,
sitt. Mrs. Camplin was presented
with handsome set of silver s.,.d
FORKS Later. refreshments ware
served by the self-appointed guests
sheridan Post, May 5.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-14
OIL ACTIVITIES IN WHICH
WE ARE ALL INTERESTED

The we'll 35 miles north of For
syth, is down to depth Of 1000
feet and operations will be resumed
in few days, work having been
to get an Interpretation of
the new leasing law 1t is believed
that at further depth of 1aO feet
the drills will tap the cap rock, a
sandstone formation everything the
oil.
A Texas syndicate has leased the
Absaraka we'll in the Tongue river
field. 20 miles north of Sheridan,
and will resume operations in a very
few days. The We'll is in dome
passed on favorably by oil experts
and biologists. 1t cost $4,000 to
sink this we'll to a depth OF 1900
feet and the new concern is ready
to expend another $4,000 to drill
the we'll down to 4.20O feet when it
is believed gusher will be un-
earthed.
The sale of a fractional lot con
tanning 81 acres at more than S4O(
; an acre sets new high water mari
for Devils Basin acreage nea
Roundup.
Three Forks will he the next I,
drill for Oil. RIGS are en- route aut
drilling expected within 80 days.
More than 100 wells To he drille,
at Winnett the coming summer.
Well near Mosby to be drille
soon.
Roundup to get first oil retinin
plant in the state. a pipe line is prt
posed to the Devils Basin.
Near Bowdoin $3.50 copper or
adds mining eNitement to oil boon
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-14
WILSON TO Return
CATTLE TO COUNTY

Link ]. Wilson, upon his return
a few days ago from the northeast
ern part of Texas, made arrange
ments for the return of 1000 head
of cattle he shipped there last fall
for winter feeding. 1t is said he
has purchased another 1000 head of
cattle and will also ship them to this
county.
The cattle went out by way of
Kendrick station on the Burlington
and will he consigned to that point
on the return trip, later to be trailed
to the ranch on Powder river in this
county. 1t is said to be NJ. Wilson's
intentions to first return the dry
stuff and then follow them with the
cows and calves.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-14
IMPORTANT MEETING
TELEPHONE COMPANY

Next Saturday afternoon the Pow
der River Telephone company will
hold an important meeting in Broad
us, attended by Directors Alex Camp
bell, Billy Broaddus, Art Yarger and
Secretary F. l.. Funkenbusch. At
this session it is proposed to install
d switchboard at Broadus SO as to
give better service. A switch is
maintained at Pinto in charge of J..
f. De Bell, and would continue in
operation. The Broadus switch would
accommodate patrons here and down
the river.
According to Mr. Campbell there
has been settlement with the Miles
City-Ekalaka line for long distance
service connections. During the
month OF March it was impossible
to keep up the toll accounts because
or belated mail service and the local
company was denied connections be.
cause OF these arrearages. This mis-
understanding has now been ad.
! justed.
The Powder River Telephone com
pany was started about three years
ago by Alex Campbell and Harve,
Harris. 1t extends up and dow,
Powder river from Moorhead +,
Powderyile for distance of eight,
miles and has forty subscribers. Tn.
total investment amounts to $1,000
including all equipment. From 2:
10 ~ cedar poles are averaged /.
the miles with ar initial cost Of 81 ..
Tor the 2e-foot lengths and ST fo
the lt-foot lengths. These poles a
The time were priced at A.. cent
each at Miles City.
The local company sold stock .
9-' snare and each subscribe
seheraiiy took five shares to raise ~
required funds. The cost of onara
ION was pro rated. $40 being chara
"a the first year for each instr,,
: hent with the sum being r.,,,oa
, The second year 10 sl2 and Sc -
: third year,
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-14
BROADCS BOOSTER

II. G. Barnett. in town this week
from his place on the divide up Lit
tie Powder river, is confirmed
Broadus booster. f1e declares that
under such conditions which have
existed the people must not expect
too much from this source OF sup
ply. He realizes that everything
possible has been done by Broadus
business interests to satisfy custo-
mers.
barnett proposes to make the
ground yield as much as possible this
year and will plant 20 acres to corn
20 acres to millet. six or seven acres
Oh garden STUFF and IL acres OF
wheat.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-14
Al ABUNDANCE
Of PRECIPITATION

According to records compiled by
Weather Observer A. w. Heidel, ap-
proximately six inches of rain have
fallen at this station during the
month of April and the first IL days
of May.
Up until Wednesday noon of this
week when the storm seemed to
have abated, the record for May was
3.5 inches alone. There were only
three clear days in April and so far
rain has fallen every day in May.
The April precipitation consisted
mostly of showers. On Saturday and
Sunday last the sun was out in all
it's glory but transforms came to
break the two-day drouth. 1t was
veritable downpour Tuesday morn
ing with nearly an inch OF precipi-
taton.
There is an abundance OF moisture
in the ground now. soaking down to
depth of over three feet. The in
cessant rainfall has delayed farmers
with their seeding. While some
crops have been put in, the greatest
part OF the work yet remains and i,
is believed two or three weeks hence
will still be time enough.
The grass everywhere is comins
up fine but needs sunshine to give il
the proper nourishment for stock.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-14
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CDALNOOD

Lowell Vandivere was a ca,,ar ~
j. NJ. Aliens Sunday.
Billy Witcher who has a very 1,,,a
arm went into Miles Via The mai,
stage MONDAY to consult physician.
MISS Viola Kiser spent Sund.,
with home folks.
seth kiser visited Sunday at Rob
Lent and returned home Monday
Norman Warkins returned Mondav
~ ms WORK at the Brenniser ranch
MIS- Duncan visited Al the Murray
school Wednesday.
Fred and Albert Janss., a.,
ofoadns Visitors, soins up Monday
and returning Tuesday
Mrs. Julia Rolfe and Miss Cr,
were sunday evening callers at III,
Duncan home, as also was Mrs \,
HE Murray.
hlit Carter. eN-service man, ha
returned from an extended visit i,
me east and south and is now ON
ployed by J. d. Williams
Elmer kiser Was business yjsito
al >. NJ. Aliens Wednesday.
hob Lent and Seth kiser wer
MONDAY callers at Chas. Warkins'
Mr.. and Mrs. McCurdy spent sn,
oaE afternoon and evening With ~
family OF f W. Viertel and retpr,
ed to their home Monday forenoo
Rev. Duncan made a specia1 ~
10 bfoadns Monday. taking with hi
's passengers John Broaddus aY
rom Doyle who We're Returning fro
Miles City.
Among the visitors at Percy Bir
sunday were Elmer Kiser, 7 ,
r Jansen. Mrs. Fred Jansen and !
e tie folks. Mrs. RAYMOND Bird .,
Y little sons.
5 Mahie and John Peterson vera
d ternoon visitors at the Warkips ho,
+ Sunday.
r Mrs. Annie Murray made GER
! or calls this week. Anon. those
Al 'ored We're Mrs. Peterson. Mr.. $
and Mrs. ,.eihy. Mrs. Garris N
\lertel. Mrs. Drake and Mrs. WI
ing
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-14
DRIVE t3O HEAD OF
HORSES TO OLD RANGE

Last Saturday noon 13O head OF
horses were driven through Broadus.
in charge of j. B Polk. Henry Miller
and Enoch Griffin. The horses were
from the old Fl ranch on Tongue
river above Garland and had been
wintered near Piniele since the fore
part of November. On the "eturn
and We're four days in max Jig the
trip . Broadns.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-14
POWDER RIVER RUYS
FOUND AT OS.AGE

Charles Lea, ',Scot,y the Tailor"
writes that he has established
tailor shop and ice cream parlor at
the new oil town of Usage. a few
miles west of New castle on the Bur
lingtOn. \ number OF Powder River
boys have also i,een seen in the new
oil camp.
Usage had a boosters meeting and
over 100 members enrolled. The
town is on the boom proper. with
dances twice week and a picture
show and otherwise western condi-
tions obtain Many new people are
constantly entering the field and
new business firms are starting.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-14
PETITIONS OFT FOR
EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

Miss Winona Lewis, county super
intendent. this week was circulating
two petitions to initiate measures for
Of these measures is far Il , mill levy
for educational purposes. OF this
levy / 1-2 mills would be diverted
to the state university. The other
petition IS for a five million dollar
bond issue for new buildings and re-
institutions.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-14
STATUS Of FARM LOANS
STATE STOCK CONDITIONS
April Report Shows InrOads of Feed
Scarcity Upon MOntanas
Livestock Herds

Figures which would suggest that
Montana will enter the summer with
something more than half the num-
ber of cattle that were credited to
her taxpayers on the assessment
rolls in March. 1919, are furnished
in the monthly crop and business re-
porr OF the Federal Reserve bank for
the Ninth district for April. The re-
port accounts also TO 100000 head
Of sheep. 1t is stated that feeding
the cattle has cost upwards OF SoS.-
900, 900. Here is the statement from
the bank review OF the conditions
iii Montana:
Conflicting reports as to the stock
situation in Montana have suggested
an inquiry into spring conditions. On
| March | last year the cattle assessed
Within the state numbered 1.2lo.Oo0.
The most reliable figures obtain
able add to this calf crop OF 2O0,-
| 600, or total Of L. 600 cattle,
out of which 100000 We're sold last
year on account of drouth conditions.
and 10000 shipped out to feed.
leaving total OF 10000. ont OF
which there has been some winter
loss.
The unfavorable winter condi-
lions have added to the investment
IN these cattle a cost estimated at
3>. $50. 900 for feed. Of which about
-, per cent was shipped into the
>aate
The very heavy volume of feeC
ski; ,Gents is indicated by the figure:
- one Of the principal lines up tt
), January 81. which show 1920 car
of hay, .12 cars OF corn. '92 cars o
oats. l9S ears of oil cake, 421 car
u1 other feed, together With straw
barley. and rye. making total o
:, 1o,1i3 ears, valued at S 1862 900.
Reports indicate that 1.boO,no
: sheep wintered at a cost OF approx
! matelv So per head. while 10000
, were shipped ont last year. Stock
!, men are noticeably active in arrans
ling for the return OF good breedln
: stock. and farmers who We're force
, to leave 10 find employment for til
winter because Of poor crops an
lack of income last year are return
ing to the state 20 engage in spril
:, operations.
In the face of the hard condition
of the last two years. there Is co
:, siderable optimism. and represent
- tive men believe that ii tn" sta
=" can obtain the good crop which
in prospect this year, that it "
readily overcome the heavy losses
the past two seasons, although |
= restoration OF the herds will be slt
and the process will involve ra1h
heavier financing than usual
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-14
HOOK EN- COW JAZZ PARTY

One OF the most delightful of So
cial events ever held in Powder
River county was the Hook En-
Cow" jazz party given at the Broad
us school house Saturday night by
Mesdames Midse Montgomery, X.
Maude Blenkner and Molly Bartho-
omew. Over one hundred invitations
had been issued to people of this
and adjacent communities and des-
pite the inclemency of the weather
and muddy roads a large crowd was
present. Dancing and cards We're the
entertainment features. At midnight
a sumptlous supper was served.
consisting OF an abundance of sand
"lc'ies, t2aSe, pickles aud coffee. in
facr the 'vlctual precipitation wax;
so prOviden1 that a sufficient supply
remained for a breakfast at s O'Clock
Sunday morning when the remaining
guests finally repaired to their re-
specliEe homes.
Both rooms were used for dancing
anu an anteroom for two card tables
II. II. Cook. a, Il. Norris aud Chester
Doian We're the mainstay of the or
ches'ra providing the music. while
AT intervals. Mrs. {. S Einsel Mrs.
COOK and {. G. craw presided af the
piano The musician for this latter
essential was prevented from attend
a'te because OF road and weather
conditions.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-14
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NUPTIAI.S

AXel christensen OF Stacey an
Miss EyeliAe Olson Of Sheridan were
married at the Methodist parsonage
in Miles City May ; with Rev. Thos
Hardie officiating. They were at
tended by Mrs. Moffat and Mrs. C.
r. EmmOns. Both have resided in
the Stacey country where they will
make their home in the future. the
sroom being prosperous stock own
er o; that locality.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-14
WARFARE
AGAINST pRAiRiE DOCS

of prairie dogs and wages 4 relnnt-
less warfare against them. He says
because of their number it is diff
cult to make much OF a showing and
some concerted action should be
taken toward their determination.
BY using poisoned grain one after
noon Blostein got 80 rodents from
100 hills. He found that many On
the ground and is satisfied many
more died in their holes.
Blostein declars poisoned grain is
! is washed loose.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-14
REStLTS OF RAIDS
IN MILES CITY

AS Il result of the recent raids in
Miles City 80 women We're admitted
to bail in the sum OF 500 each the
total of S3.200 rendered by II. 3.
Hayes. attorney for each defendant
Nick Nigro paid S2O0 fine on the
double count of bootlegging and
gambling. Tom Nigro paid S1OO for
OF liquor. All others pleaded not
guilty and We're admitted to bail.
Since the raids the city authori-
ties have taken hand and issued
orders to keep the lid closed tight
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-14
NEW ARRIVAL.

Born. i'll Broadus. May 6. to Mr.
and Mrs. William A. Klopp of Olive,
a daughter, weight nine pounds.
Mother and babe are reported to be
doing nicely
This is the eighth girl baby to
arrive in this county of recent date
OF nine births only one has been a
boy