The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-09-24
BR0AOUS NOT TO
RESIST DIVISION

AT its last regular meeting, the
Broadus Chamber of Commerce went
on record as unopposed to severing a
portion Of the western part Of Pow
der River county to be included in
the proposed Joe Brown county. Res
olutions to this effect in their entirety
are as follows:
WHEREAS, it appearing to the
Br0adus Chamber of Commerce that
the majority OF residents along the
western border Of Powder River cOun-
ty are desirous OF creating and join
ing another county to be known as
Joe Brown county, and
WHEREAS, it appearing to said
Chamber of Commerce, that owing
to the topography of the locality
wishing severance from Powder River
county, that their natural and more
convenient outlet is toward the west,
and that the larger par of their busi-
ness is now being transacted within
the borders OF the proposed Joe
Brown county, and
WHEREAS it further appearing to
the said Chamber of Commerce, that
a petition as above mentioned was
heretofore presented to the board of
county commissioners of Rosebud
county, but was by the said board
rejected, and that the petition as A.
nally amended and presented appear
ed to be in conformity with the de-
sires of the residents hereinbefore re-
ferred to. and the same was not re-
sisted by anyone in Powder River
county.
NOW, THEREFORE,, BE IT RE-
SOLVED. by the Broadus Chamber
OF Commerce, at a regular session
thereof, held on Friday, September
II, 1920, that the people seeking the
creation of Joe Brown county, par
ticularly those residing within Pow
der River cOuhty. be assured that
their endeavors will not be resisted
by the Chamber: OF Commerce, if the
boundary I"n-, IN Powder Klver
county conform 10 the amended petit
tion that was finally presented to the
board of county commissioners OF
Rosebud county, and that they be as
sured Of the moral support, at least,
OF this organization, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED.
that copies Of this resolution be
given to the press for publication.
Discussion Of Oil
AT the meeting OF the Chamber of
Commerce, a discussion was had rel
ative to oil prospects for Powder
River county. 1t was argued that oil
may exist here but geological struc-
tures and formations do not reveal
its location. The structures an not
persistent. in that they are broken
and can not be followed along scien-
titic lines. 1t was mentioned that
aomes and other formations may ex.
list under the surface. hid from view.
One oil indication is from seepage,
bat 10 ascertain the Oil proximity a
test was suggested. If by stirring
the pool the oily appearance on the
surface Of the water disappears, then
the condition comes from iron or veg
etable matter, but il the Oil accumu-
lation persists and resjsts separation
then the proha bilities are for oil.
The hall was packed to it's capac-
| ity and much interest was manifested
| in the discussion of oil and other in
dications leading to it's discovery
through the medium Of domes, anti
,clines and inclines. all of which were
explained
The Chamber Of Commerce appro-
priated $50 to the Stacey Round
up and urged everyone possible to
attend.
Relative To a mail service between
Powderyille and Broadus, the secre-
'tary was instructed to trace petitions
long since circulated for this route.
aud ascertain whether they had been
forwarded to the postal authorities at
Washington
LON BAROMEETER