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The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
ROAD TO ARVADA IN CAMPBELL.
COUNTY WASHED OIT by RAINS

Reports reached Broadus the fore
part If the week that the roadway
ut Colin Williams place between
Monrhead and Arvada had been
washed ont, precludins travel of any
description. The particular stretch
Of road is in Campbell county, Wyo-
ming, and as the commissioners of
thai county have never been known
to keep the roads in repair in the
vicinity OF the washout no hope is
entertained to resume ratiic for IA
long time to come.
AT the present time the Moorhead
aud Pinto communities are served
by mail routes down the river from
Aryada, Wyo., and the washout
means that this service is discontin
ued. temporarily. for the time being
at least. Such condition reasserts
the importance OF mail service from
Broadus to Pinto and thence on tc
Moorhead.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
AIRPLANE TO OIL FIELD

Not to be deferred by impossible
roads from entering the oil fields
at AlZada in southern Carter coun-
tv. an airplane was commissioned in
the last few days to fly from Belle
Fourche to the site OF the oil filing
four miles this side Of Alzada. The
locators in this Instance are the Tri-
State Oil company of Belle Fourche.
with f. NJ. rettisrew president and
Charles Henley. geolosist The lat
ter two arrived at AlZada in their
airship MAY 0 and executed lease
ON the b. ". Thompson place on
Thompson creek BY the terms Of
their agreement they must commence
active drilling operations Within six
months.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
nlEEkS BOY GETS R(N:(;ED
RESCUED HY BROTHER

Little 'Toughy" Meeks. the T.
year-old son OF 'br. and Mrs. II. c
Meeks one day this week became
begged in mire on the banks of
Powder river and but jor the pres
ence OF mind OF his elder brother.
James. might have had disastrous
results. The two Youngsters We're
playing near the bridge across the
river and in proximity OF their home
when 'Toughy" got caught in the
quicksand and trying to get out be-
came firmly imbedded over his knees.
James saw his predicament and after
awhile succeedd in extricatins him
from his peril.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
$4,000 LOCAL INSCRIPTION
NEEDED FOR TELEPHONE LlNE

Miles City advices state that it is
now up to Broadus and points along
the projected telephone line from
Miles City to get busy if such a sys-
tenn is to be secured here. The poles
and equipment for this line are in
Miles City but work cannot COM
mence until the proper finances are
assured. 1t is said that the system
will cost $4,000 and of this amount
$4,000 has been subscribed in Miles
City. The balance OF $4,000 it is
hoped to subscribe in Powder River
county. Should this county default
in its assignment; then the line would
be built to Ashland Preference now
however is accorded this county.
An efficient telephone man has
been retained on salary for some
time to guarantee his services when
needed.
4 telephone system such as pro
posed is necessity between Broadus
and Miles City and would be used TO
advantage for all kinds ut comment
cation. connecting us with the outer
world as it We're.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
CONTRACT LET FOR
DRUG STORE ADDITION

Wednesday morning of this week,
G. ". Thomas let contract to
Madsen K NalleE for an addition to
he built onto the old bank building
in BroalUs soon to be occupied by
S. A Holt, Il druggist coming here
from Ehalaka. This addition will be
30 fec, in length instead OF 80 feet
as at first contemplated. The width
is 90 feet. The building from front
to rear of the addition will measure
so feet.
The work will be rushed to com
l,ietion so that Mr.. Holt will be
able to occupy the building as soon
as possible. He has been ready to
move from Ekalaka for some time,
and expected to he esta blished here
by this time but inclement weather
and bad roads were deterrents An
ice house to the rear OF the property
here is full of ice awaiting use in
the drug store during the summer
season.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
MAKING EFFORT To
NAVIGATE BIG
POWDER
THREE MEN TO LEAVE ARMADA
WITH RAFT CARRYING SEW
ERAL TONS WORTH $500

An effort is being made this week
TO navigate Powder river from Ar
vada. Wyo., to Broadus. The intre.
pid adventurers are L. Il. Shorty
Parks, Albert Popp and Oscar Olson.
They expected to drive a wagon and
team through TO Aryada the forepart
Of the week and would spend a few
days in improvjsing raft, 12 by 20
feet in dimensions, constructed of
logs and having sweeps fore and aft
for guiding. The cargo to be pur-
chased either at Arvada or Sheridan
will comprise seven barrels OF gaso-
line. stock feed. provisions, cedar
posts. etc, with the value estimated
at $500 and weighing around five
tons.
The distance from Arvada to this
point by river is 100 miles and IS
miles hy road. Once upon the wa
ter the navigators expected to reach
this destination in about three days.
They aimed TO camp along the rivers
banks at night time. Business men
and the result OF the experiment is
awaited here with mach interest. 1t
will not demonstrate the feasibility
OF using the river for such purpose
at all times but it is believed at GER
tain flood seasons the river is of suf-
ficient depth to insure navigation.
Both Parks and Popp have seen con-
siderable experience elsewhere in
snch rafting and they were filed with
enthusiasm and confidence over the
outcome Of the voyage. They realized
the dangers ahead OF the venture in
becoming fouled by sand banks and
islands and We're going to take ex-
obstacles. They We're not going to
run amuck il they could prevent it
Olson was to be dispatched on the
return trip Will, load OF freight
on the wagon.
! Former Experience Disastrous
! During the latter part OF March
a similar rafting experience met With
disastrous results. Three men from
this county improyised log raft at
f, Arvada Il measured "a by 9 feet
and MAS loaded with lo.000 pounds
Of feed principally corn. The craft
drew 10 inches of water but ran
against !, sand bar abol, mile
down the river and was swamped
OF the cargo only IS sacks We're sal
ya.ea. Or. II. G. Meek one OF the
nayisators, believes more experienced
men could have made success OF
the undertaking at that time.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
MILES CITY BOOSTER
GROWO COMING
SATURDAY
MILES CITY DELEGATION TO AR.
RIVE IN BROADUS SATURDAY
AND WILL BE ENTERTAINED

Next Saturday. May %. delega-
ton from the Miles City Chamber OF
Commerce will arrive in Broadus on
q junket having for it's motive the
boosting of good roads and general
good feeling.
The visitors will be entertained at
6 o'clock banquet at the Powder
River hotel by the local Commercial
club OF which Chas. S. Einsel is
president. There will be an eN-
change OF greetings to be followed by
impromptu remarks on subjects Of
mutual interest.
1t is believed the banquet and
speechfest will be ended by 8 o'clock
so that the remainder of the evening
will be devoted to dancing with the
visitors as the honor guests. An in
vitation is extended to all to attend
the functions Saturday evening. and
it is especially desired that as many
OF the men folk as possible be pres
ant at the banquet.
The plan for a ship by truck :
lunketing trip to various towns were
endorsed by the Miles City Chamber
OF Commerce. The first trip by
truck was made to Jordan on Mon
day: Forsyth was visited on Tuesday
and Terry on Thursday. The truck
was to leave Miles City for Broadus
today and will be followed tomorrow
by autos filled with members of the
Chamber OF Commerce and it was
planned t@r the truck and autos to
arrive here ahant the same time Sat
urday.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
ROBERT PETERSON OF SEI.WAY
SC CCC ~ BS To APPENDICITIS

Robert Peterson, a young rancher
residing near the home of DeLos Sell
way on Pumpkin creek. succumbea
to appendicitis last Monday. He was
taken hedfast just week prior and
DR.. White was summoned from
Broadus. At the time the young
mans condition was not considered
critical but complications ensued and
he grew worse. Messages We're dis
patched to DR.. White at Broadus and
to DR.. Roskirh at Miles City. The
resident physician was absent on an
other call and was delayed in reach
ing the stricken man. The Miles City
doctor arrived soon after Dr. White
but the combined efforts of the two
We're unavailing and death followed
about twenty minutes later. said to
have been II a. III.
Arrangements We're made for the
funeral services in Miles City today
Mr.. Peterson was young rancher
Of high standing in the community
in which he lives. His young widow
was formerly Miss Nellie Mcbride.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Mcbride of Selway postoffice. In adj
dition to her baby daughter sur
wives and other relatives.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
CALL ISSUED FOR
REPUBLICAN, CAUCUS

The Republicans Of Powder River
county will assemble in Broadus Sat
urday, June ~, to participate in a
party caucus. Chief among the
business Will be the organization Of
the Republican Central committee
and the selection of precinct commit
teemen in each of the % precincts
in Powder River county
The call for the Republican caucus
was issued this week by Frank T.
Kelsey, who has been appointed
chairman OF the Powder River Coun-
ty Central committee by John Tress-
Ter in his capacity as chairman of the
State Central committee.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
BOLT on LIGHTNING STRIKES
80 TT. FROM SHERIFF SUFFER-

While Sheriff NJ. +. Sutter and
Jack Lewis were motorin2 along the
county road near the Arthur Hotch-
kiss ranch below Noorhead the even
OF lightning struck q fence post 80
feet from them. splintering the post
and shooting along the barbed wires
for considerable distance. While
the sheriff and Lewis escaped unin-
iured they were somewhat approhe n
siye al the time.
The sheriff reported going through
a snorstorm On he trip and said pre-
cipitation for the week measured in
an earlhen Jar. totalled nearly four
inches.
AS a result OF the corious rainfall
the approach to a bridge north oi
the PeayS ranch was washed out
and boulder weighing nearly a tor
fell across the road below Moorhcad
temporarily blockadius traffic. Tn,
sheriff was compelled TO leave hi:
car at the latter place and get othe1
conveyance to bring him to Broadus
Road Supervisor II. II. HaZzart
soon after the storm had ahate,
started work in repairing the DANA 2,
to the bridges approach and wa,
| compelled to blast the boulder from
| its rooStiug place
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
MORE MONEY APPROPRIATED
FOR THE CUSTER FOREST

4 Washington dispatch to a Hell
ena paper says house and senate con-
ferees have reached an agreement on
an increase in three items in the ag-
ricultural appropriation bill over the
amount in the house bill. The Gus
ter national forest item is raised from
$2,S3O to s5,470: Beartooth forest
from $5,4s7 to 1851: Montana ma
tional bison range fund from $4,000
to $S9,735.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
AT SCHOOL. HOUSE.
SUNDAY MORNING To DIS
CCSS CHURCH MATTERS

A meeting will be held at the
Broadus school house next Sunday
at l o'clock to discuss mat
ters OF church interest and especially
the interchurch movement. DR.. T..
w. White received communications
pertaining to the recent drive for
funds but this literature arrived al
ter the scheduled time for the cam
paign. Everyone interested in the To-
cal church movement is invited to
be present at the Sunday morning
meeting.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
REV J. WHITAKER
COMING TO BROADCS

Rev. j. Whitaker. Congrega-
tional missionary Of Rapelje. Mont.
has been given an assignment at
Broadus. according to information
received here. He was en- route to
this place when he was compelled to
abandon the trip for the time being
by the illness OF his wife He re-
ing the recovery of his wife in a hos
pital there.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
DEATH CAUSED IN
kICk FROM \ u, =!

Paul Fortune. an employe q the
day by being kicked in The stomach
by mule. After the accident he
was abe to walk from the barn to
the house. He said that he had lost
the use of one leg and after that he
was feeling dizzy and died in a short
notified and he came and took charge
OF the remains. Mr.. Fortune came
here from Missouri quite some time
ago and took up homestead
land Pioneer Press.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
SANItI. MCPHERSON AND
cIllE LANCASTER MARRY

Samuel + MCPHERSON and Ollie
Lancaster, both of Epsie. We're mar
ried at the court house in Broadns
at II O'Clock last Saturday morning.
Judge NJ. T. Wiley officiating. The
attendants We're Fl. Il. Straiton and
Miss Thelma Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcpherson will make
try where the groom has ranchins in
terestS.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
START GRADING ON
ROAD TO MILES CITY

Acting under instructions from the
county commissioners. Tom Huski-
son. Butterfly Tom" yesterday start
ed work on the road to Miles City.
He will start from Broadus with his
string of twelve horses and the coun-
ty grader. GAYLORD Wells. supervi-
sOr of the district, also started work
to improve the road condition. ].
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
GOOD l'RlGES RECEIVED
At lEiGHN AUCTION SAiE

Good prices were paid for every
thing at the Leishy auction sale near
Coalwnod. W Z. Hudson was auc-
tiOueer and J. +. De Garlic clerk.
Two teams OF horses sold for SAP )
and $3.50 respectively and $50 was
paid for yearlngs. Agricultural i'm
plements sold readily. The bidding
throu shout was spirited and much
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21
LAVEi4L PURCHASES LOTS AND
WILL BUILD IN BROADUS SOON

Mr.. and Mrs. William Lavell were
here Monday from their Hay creek
ranch. Mr.. Lavell purchased two
lots while in Broadus and expects to
build residence to be ready to
occupy by the time school opens in
September
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-05-21

w. A. Sawtell of Miles City was
business visitor in Broadus a day or
SO this week.
Evening star., 1920-02-08
ROYAL ARCANUM.

The conditions of the membership
contest between Oriental Council and
all the other councils of this district
for a prize of 5000 were announced by
Grand Regent George NJ. Evans Tues
day evening at the meeting OF Ori-
entail Council in Pythian Temple. and
Past Grand Regent J. Ed. Swaine and
Grand Secretary Edward A. Mess out
lined the work to be done by the mem
bers individually in this contest. Vice
Regent George W. Smith presided in
the absence of the regent. +. /. l..
McCarten. who was sick. and one new
member was admitted. Orator v. r..
Mackey announced that the next
meeting of the council would be de-
voted to a short business session at
7:3O o'clock on Tuesday evening. the
18th. followed by a card party for the
members and their ladies'. Among
others present were Past Grand Re
gent w W. Chase. Past Regents A. b.
Keefer H. G. Tegeler. f. E. Bruce and
f. G. King and Messrs. J. L. Walker.
T. w. Marshall. Joseph c. Rice. Joseph
Di Meglio, Corbin Birch. w. B. Hill. l..
&C. Morrison. NJ. ]. Sauter. n. w. Sauter.
N N Moreland, William Murphy,
George F. Peters, r. G. Wood, p. y.
Jeffries and G. n. Jeffries.
Evening star., 1920-02-08
MODERN WOODMEN OF
AMERICA

Harrison +. Shaw and T.. l.. Becker
oiicers-elect of Central Camp, were in
stalled in the positions of escort and
sentry. respectively. Past Consul James
conjunction with their camps in the
District. it was voted to participate in
a 1olnt campaign for members to be
adopted in March. A committee of
tWenty-four was organized. with James
a. Moody as chairman and G.. A. Casey
as secretary. The organization Of a
Foresters' team was considered and
plans made to procure the necessary
equipment. The camp received, with
regret. news of the death of J. Fred
Orth. MIR. O-th joined the Woodmen
several years ago in Harrisburg, Pa.
eventually transferring to Central
Camp. Fred G. Steinmetz. G. NJ Hun
ter, II. O. Martin. j. D. Henry and J.
II. Camper were reported on the sick
list. Three applications for membership
We're received. William McCaffrey. DIR.
John W. Sutherin. Fred w. Darlington
and James A. Moody addressed the
meeting. Music by the camp choir was
enjoyed.
William c. Harng and John P.
Holubovich We're initiated as members
of A. R. Talbot Camp. No. 1872. at its
weekly meeting. five applications for
membership also being received A
resolution to put into operation a hos
pital bed fund, effective February -.
was adopted. and board of governors
was appointed. consisting of H. H. Mil
lard. NJ. l.. Dicus. V. w. Potter. j. X
Duncan and c. +. Orton. Consul NJ L.
DIcus was still on the sick list and a
number of members were reported as
ill. Clarence Mcconnell of Camp 2S6.
Creston. Iowa. and Banker G. A. Casey
and ]. P. Clark of Central Camp were
visitors. A program for the open meet
ing of the camp has been completed. a
wrestling match being listed as the
principal feature.
Evening star., 1920-02-08
~ Fratern1t1es II

tee for the benefit of the chapter during
the coming year, of which the first event
will be Il dance 10 be given in the Ar
cade ballroom. l;th street and Park
read. Thursday evening. February j..
Past Patron Frank A. Birgfeld and
Charles II. Baldwin will be floor man
ayers Matron Sarah NJ Mcqueen and
Patron Harry +. Riley announce degree
work for the next meeting of the chap
ter. February 10.
Cathedral Chapter. No "A. will cele-
brate its eleventh birthday Wednesday.
February II. and all members of the
order are cordially invited.
The worthy matron. Mrs Fannie
NJ. Lyies. OF Temple ChaOter. order
of the Eastern Star announces a
minstrel show. and dance on Febru-
ary II. to be given at Pythjan Tenn
pie at $50 pm. The minStrelS are
composed of members of the Mar
Unique Club. headed by Frank kim
mel. who has the role of interlocutor.
The end men will he from the kelth h
circuit who will be in this city on
that night. Dancing will follow the
show at ?.15. Music Will be fur-
nished by Louis y. Brown and his
ers. saxophone artists. and smiling
Jake tdrummerl.
Miriam Chapter. No. 23. will hold its
second meot.n" next Monday at 80
pm in Naval Lodge Hall Last
Thursday a dance was held at Mrs
Overs which is only one of tn" many
activities the ways and means com :
mittec has planned for the year
Evening star., 1920-02-08

convention to Chicago next summer
The new members are as follows:
Jacob Ark, Arthur r. Christie. Leo G..
Garner, Henry r. Harrison. Walter J.
Moor Harold G. Neff, Joe F. Olmert.
Geo. F. Pennington. John q. Peter
son, Max r Pines. Roy c. Ponton.
Albert T.. Porter, r. Clyde Powderly.
Horace B. Price. George G. Rabbit,
Lucius S. Richardson. William J. Ros-
zer. Lee Sanford. Adam Schneider,
John c. Scholl, John J. Scully, Earl c.
short. Harry NJ. Singleton. Robert
Slote, Ephraim NJ. Smith. Lawrence y.
Smith. William A. Smith. Ernest w.
Snook, Charles j. Springmann, Joseph
Stein, Frederick A. Strickrott. Walter
r. Sulhoff. John J. Sullivan. Ludwig X.
Sxombathy. James T., Thomas. Will
liam J. Thorn, Frank Wall. William
l.. Watson, Albert r.. Werner. J. Yer
non White. George Q. Wilcox, Walter
f.. Wilcox. Robert l.. Wilson. Sylvan
Wittsenstein. William r. Woolley.
Thomas II. Wright. Joseph A. Vitale.
Carl A. Du"hring. Terrell Il. GrubbS,
w. r. Hibbs. Michael keane \. Il,
McGonegal. James r. Hughes, Edward
l.. Miller. Henry J. Baer. Willard NJ.
Gray, jr., for Portsmouth. y H:
George J. Mclaughlin. for Little Rick,
Ark; Paul J. Gerity. for New Lon
don, conn.
At the last meeting. at the suggestion
OF Secretary Shelby, over 400 members
that were in attendance unanimously
voted that the lodge offer the entire
services OF the whole local Elk member
ship to the local or national government
to help fight the flu epidemic. Also,
it was voted that the lodge building
should be turned over to be made use
of a hospital. This is not the first
time that such action has been taken
by any of the Elks' clubs. In New
Orleans last year while this epidemic
was at its height the New Orleans lodge
building was converted into a hospital.
Joe Tenchert has been appointed
chairman to lead the delegation of
members to visit the fair and bazaar of
Alexandria Wa.l Lodge. B. 2. o. Elks.
Monday evening. February .. a large
eight-ree1 moving picture show was
staged in the ballroom Of the club. The
same will be repeated every Monday
night. This is free for members and
their families.
Next Sunday evening the lodge will
hold another big initiation
Evening star., 1920-02-08
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

Washington. General Assembly.
Fourth Degree, entertained at a Ia
dies night last Monday evening.
sembly chamber was opened and the
following program presented: Vocal
solo, R. J. Dixon; Scotch dances Gn
costume) by three little girls, kath-
crime McCloud. Mildred Hanson and
Gertrude Lewis; piano solo. Miss
Madeleine NJ. Aughinbaugh. Lucia di
LaInmermoor." Op. 13, arranged for
the left hand alone, by Leschetizky;
solo, Miss Ann Dom; recitation. Miss
Catherine Harbaugh; solo. Miss Ruth
Peter: classic dance. Miss Florence
I King. Dancing and refreshments
followed
A handsome auto robe and spotlight
were presented by the assembly to
Maj c. Eugene Edwards. past faithful
navigator.
Charles W. Darr. master of the
Fourth Degree. for Maryland and the
Aughinbaugh, faithful navigator of
Washington General Asse mbly; DR..
W. E. Pairo and b. +. Myers will at
tend the Fourth Degree convention
at Cumberland. Md. February %.
Twenty-six members were initiated in
Carroll Council Tuesday evening. The
guest of honor was A. j. Griffin, a men,
ber of Congress from New York city.
who delivered stirring address Ad
dresses were also made by Messrs.
Ferguson. John J. Downey. Paul
Repetti. Whittlesey, =. c. Geoghegan,
P F. Carr and Deputy G.. h. John J.
King. There was an impressive eX-
emplification of the first degree of
knighthood. with Rev. NJ. p. Egan, Red
mond De Vaney, H. J. Kane and John
J. King as the degree officers. The
coming memorial mass for deceased
members of the order was announced
to be held at the Sacred Heart Church
February %, at Q am. The sympathy
of the council was ordered to be ex-
pressed by the grand knight to Mrs
Florence McAuliffe on the recent death
of her husband; Andrew I. Hickey, on
the death of his wife, and to Malcolm