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The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1921-06-24
KINGSLEY

r. E. Rice attended the meeting of
the Cd directors at Rroadus June IS.
srona airs, ,,;idn Giibert Oakland has returned
Theodore Mangen has finished shear
ing IN and and the 81, ,shearing crew have begun
Is cooking for the crew
ner with the Rayner family en- Friday.
John w. Powelson Of the Anna May
OIL COMPANY and A. F. Hoover. geol-
ogist OF Miles City. accompanied Mr..
iier OF Coalwoed. were looking over
this week.
Mrs. Henntng and daughter Bertha
were caDers at Mrs. Oaklands, and also
sunday visitors at Mrs. Lee Rayner's.
OF the GAYLORD Wells ranch in the alb
sence CT the owners.
Miss Grace johnson of Cross S is
assisting Mrs. Hyde while Mr.. Hyde
Lee Hudson and Ed. Kimball are
Hitchcock place.
. y, William II ,a, =: Thompson !. making a
Everybody rejcices over the fine
rains we have had.
Ell seyerovfc is employed by Frank
II is reported that H. B. Martin has
sold his homestead to Henry o. Boyes
and will leave soon for the east. We
are sorry to lose any Of our neighbors
Hugh r. Wells. formerly chairman
ct the state Democratic organization.
on Powder river. Mrs. Wells spent the
last winter months In sunny Califer-
MA, visiting her daughter. Mrs.
Work began today. June 81, on the
new log schol house near Kingsley.
They Intend to have It compl eted for
the fall term.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1921-06-24
WORK PROGRESSING
FOR LIGHT PLANT

"uhln the past week there has
oeen much progress in the preliminary
arrangements for the installation of ;:
IGN 1rght plant for Rroadus. Milton shorty"
iufleE. owner of the plant. has erect
eu nearly all the cottonwood noles
with their cross -arm fixtures and some
outside wiring has been dcne. A fur
.her supply. of wires and other equip
py Mr. Turley within a day or so. He
mas made application to the state util
s.E aG ,,,n commission for rates and pending
ncunce the rates that will prevail here
LOT residence and business lighting
,Iurley's plant has a capacity Of 400
..ishts. with the electricity generated
from power machinery driven by saso-
line. For the most part this ,nachin-
cry mas been assembled and is said to
De IN good working condition
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1921-06-24
AFTER HEARING, MAN
COMMITTED TO ASYLUM

IRA W. Johnson was pronounced
lna ednesday afternoon before John
II. Morris. chairman of the board Of
county commissioners. Drs Charles II.
lanes or Broadus and J. w. Craig of
'ihleie We're the examining physicians
ana a number of witnesses testified.
an lnlmical to Johnson. He was or.
ium at Warm Springs, Johnsrn ha
been living. in and around Broadus.
for some time his actions have been
pecnhar; according to testimoney in
,roouced at the trial, and while he has
neen dccile SO far it was believed that
ne was irresponsible for any overt act
that might be committed by him. Es-
henSive of him "
II Is reported that Johnson has n
WIFE and two daughters residing in
ihdiana' ore of them graduating this
year from high school
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1921-06-24
RAIN INTERPRETED WITH
CROSS RANCH ROUNDUP

The rain last Saturday interferred
Win the attendance at the Cross
the visitors that were there, a horse
race and one riding exhibition were
two attractions.
\ na1-mile track was net used
ny ". =. Cook and rode by Luther w.
hendr1ck nosed out ahead in a 400
yata race, winning SIS purse. The
A horse owned by Ray +. Tarhe,,
was fode for purse CT $12
hendrlck has two fast horses which
ne VIII take to Belle Fourche and en-
Ier IN tne races there at the Tri-State
Roundup July 4. S ana g.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1921-06-24
INFORMATION WANTED OF GORDON
GAUPfSR, ALIAS ROBERT POWDAY

A letter has been received in Broad.
US tnquiring ct Gordon Gauper, alias
Robert Powday. 1t follows:
"Wiil you kindly send me the names
OF ranchers in and around Miles City
and Broadus. Mont, that I could cor
respond with them in tryin gto lccate
one Of my boys. This boy IS IA years
old, light complicated. tall and slender.
was reared by his aunt. Mrs. ]. N. Zook
Of Maltby, s. D.. who has had his care
from the time he was baby. Last
July in company with another lad he
ran away from his aunt. at Maltby.
The one lad came back but our boy
went on. The last trace we had Of
him was at Camp Crook. s. D.. From
there he was supposed to have gone
to Montana. in the neighborhood of
Broadus. He left on his pony. His
right name is Gordon Gauper. but has
assumed the name of Robert owday:
be appreciated. His aunt was very
kind to him and can see nc reason for
his leaving as he did.
"R. O. GAUPER.
''Sisseton, s. d.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1921-06-24
MAYAAN PROPERTY
SEIZED BY GOVT.

George w. Mayhan, refusing to eff
feet settlement with the government
for the alleged operation Of a "stilI'
on Cabin creek, about 12 miles north
west OF Boyes and in Powder River
county. his property consisting of 500
acres was seized on Wednesday by
revenue agents. Roy NJ Crisman cf
City. ~ "A'A7s
A tax Of .$1,70O had been assessed
against Mayhan for Illicit distill a ation
OF liquor and to satisfy this govern
so; sold on July 80 to the highest bidder.
me cnly recourse left to N1ayhan is
TO- TO ME an appeal after the sale has
government tax has priority over anv
mortgage that may appear against the
property. Joe Knowles of Broadus and
=. q. Patton of Miles City and a third
party accompanied the revenue Off
GERS and will serve in a capacity as
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1921-06-24
JULY CELEBRATION
AT HEAD OF PUMPKIN

Pumpkin creek folks will n;,cb ~,
easle tail and make him scream on
Monday. July Fourth. The celebratiSn
WI MI, include a picnic dinner at the old
head of raRaf5fn creek. where 1hera 'is 9
nlenty OF shaue and an ideal location
!or such an event. On a level field
.nere. morse races will be held in the
rldlng exhibitions. The concludine
number on the program will be a big
aance In the evening. A big dancing
paviilon Will be built at the site of the
the dance will be held at the jew hail.
ians Peterson. Jitney Smith and Pvri
Mellvllle "Red Kelley. have charge of
hundred people will attend the cele-
ofation en- Pumpkin creek and they are
assured of plenty of entertainment.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1921-06-24
TROUBLE BREWING
on WILLOW CREEK

Ekalaka, Month the southwest
ern part Of Garter sa county along Willow
Boyes. nearly everyone is said to be
"toting" guns. awaiting further devel :
opments from q running gun fight a
men, ef ehem twS eanss aesoer
ADDE'S. Sheriff Boggs and deputies are
SAID to pe n sympathy with one ele-
msnt while Stock inspector Billy Rich
In the first skirmith betw. en- the two
gangs, several shots were exchanged
at long distance, but no one was In
its rider. Bill McCracken. First reports
Of the fight mentioned "Poker Jim
Roberts as having. received q flesh
wound in his shoulder and that Rich
The trouble started with the arrest
of "Poker Jim" Roberts a few weeks
ago on grand larceny charge fer the
handcuffeu and taken to Ekalaka BY
trial released under a $4,000 bond. Re-
Sarnsa s Rs re deond .
and buildings during his absence.
quite nj, incensed he is said to have Wis:
the fire and whereabouts Of the horse.
During this episode Roberts is said to
have have Cleaned Cleaned up" on Bill Heron,
beating him severely. The victim is
said to have sought the protection Of
Stock Inspector, who was in the COM
munity visiting with lady friend, SO
the story goes Richardson followed
Roberts to the Bill McCrackin place
whittier he had retreated. Richardson
was unable to effect an arrest on an
assault and battery charge owing TO
Roberts resistance and his open def
ance. say the report. and then repair
ing to the Martin place. Richardson
organized posse of his henchmen and
resumed his pursuit CT Roberts, who
by that time had also received REIN
forcements. When the two forces,
numbering about dozen men, came
within sight of each other the fusil-
lade started, but the fugitive again es-
sayed their escape.
1t ts said that Billy Richardson has
been seen since the running saddle
horse fight but that he IL remaining
IN seclusion. awaiting developments
along with the many others. Bad
blood is said to exist between the two
factions and she uld the stage setting
De apropOs, a genuine battle will en-
sue. At prior time McCra ckin was
the object Of Richardson's investiga-
tfon on horse stealing charges.
Bert Kaufman was arrested a few
weeks age and was released under
$3.50 bonds. It is said he cut and used
a quantity Of hay from the place oc-
cupied by Miss Kate Marth and con-
tended. 1t is said, that he gained such
privilege from a permit purported to
nave been given him by a Mrs. Brown.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1921-06-24
Mo0RHEAO

The rains Of the past week have
certainly done wonders fer the farm
ers and cattle men.
On account of the rain and high wa
ter the dance at the l. X was not so
largely attended but those present en-
joyed themselves immensely
Mrs. Fletcher Williams was caller
from the Divide on Monday.
Ciifford Cox was a visitor here the
past week.
The creeks were so high with water
lated.
John Leland was at Moorhead from
Bitter creek. He reported the finest
rain and food Of the season.
Mrs. Burt Barnes and children have
moved to Moorhead from Nebraska for
the summer.
The Lawrence & Son store building
foundation is completed and they ex-
pect lumber here any day with which
to start the frame work.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1921-06-24
MORE OATS AND
CORN THIS YEAR

On the divide between Powder river
h anu Otter creek. more acreage has
corn crop will be three times that cf
last year; Less wheat has been plant
Cd Cd than heretofore, owing to the high
enarges Tor threshing and other Incl
l IS believed the acreage generally
uVef the county compares with that Of
>. Cattle and horses are in good con-
dltlon everywhere and crop conditims
are 1avorable for bounteous yield in
the fall. The precipitation was gem
sra1 ,,,;s, eyer the county the past week,
amount of good.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1921-06-24
$4,000 FUNDING
Co. BONDS SOLD

Fffty-siN Powder River county fund
ing bonds, each in the denomination of
$1,000, have been purchased by Ben
well, Phillips &. Co. of Denver, Colo.
for the purpose. of retiring outstand :
ing warrants Of Indebtedness. These
bonds were authorized at the April
meeting of the beard of county com
m1ssioners and have just been sold.
dated April 1. 1921, maturing April /,
l941. The. county reserved the right
to pay and redeem the bonds July i,
1895. or at any interest payment date
thereafter. Interest at s per cent is
payable July l. 1921. and semi -annu :
ally thereafter the first of January
ana july each year.
County Treasurer J. 4. Wilson is.
sued sued a call for the payment of out
standing warrant Indebtedness tc, ab-
sorb the bond issue and there re-
NAMED balance of about s21,5O0 in
tne red. With the receipt this week
or an additional $17.456 as payment
Tor roads and bridges by Fallon coun-
~, PoWder River county's indebted
$4,000. er' 'S''
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1921-06-24
OLIVE

Mr.. and Mrs. w. L, Thompson and
brother Earl went to Miles City on
| business.
Some relatives from Miles City are
visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. William Me-
Lawrence THOMPSON was seen in
! this vicinity this week.
| Mrs. Charles LaRivere Is staying at
Jim Harris this summer. together with
her little daughter.
The Jorgensen brothers are at the
JohHo Wells ranch. helping shear
Dan Gilmore and Bill Mcvey went to
Moorhead after some government
Lou LaRiyere who has completed
| painting at Jim Harris ranch. has re-
| turned to his home in Nebraska. Here's
Overland.
Tom Gilmore and wife and small
daughtsr Alene were visiting the home
ranch last week.
Everything looks fine after the rains,
There was some hail but not thick
enough to- do any damage. The hail
stones te,, ] We're quite large and we gath
day Of last week.
Grandpa Rowsey was on the sick
list last week but is better at this
Luther Emry is. staying on his home
stead and farming this summer
a. Lawrence from Miles City passed
through Olive en- route for Brcadus
~.
srooms over night on the way home
Friday of last week.
The happiest man in seven states
was George Cooper when he landed at
urday.
Bill Thompson was plowing the mud
tast Monday: on his way to Broadus
Crop conditions this spring are the
best ever. Wheat Is now two feet
high and heading out. The moisture
we've had tnsures a good crop.
Geo. d. Grooms set out 2S shade
trees and never lot one of them He
them out.
Lee Rcwsey and Paddy Smith are in
Canada now. When last heard from
they were at the border.
=. j. stanley is putting in regular
grimm alfalfa seed to about 40 acres
George Cooper is drilling 1t for him
George Rule got word that his ia
Sam Hudson Of the F E is roundinr
up horses this week which he will try
to sell at Fort Keogh on July i.
Burt Strafton and Mr.. Blenkner Of
Broadus were Olive callers q few uays
ago.
Seth Clark's children have all reccv-
cred from the wheoping cough.
Mrs MRS MMald%f Wal is on the sick list this
week: The Waldorffs are new people
In this community. having come from
Georgia this spring.
:. George d. Grooms found two teeth
that measure one and One-half inches
square and six inches long. He wonI6
Ike to know what kind Of an animal
they came frcm.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1921-06-24
RETAIL PRICES or FOOD AND
CLOTHING ON THE DECLINE

Retail prices Of food and clothing in
Montana are on the decAne. according
t. OF the tesp Or from
ment of agriculture. labor and indus
try at Helena. The reports were re-
cefved from labor unions. divisions Of
ers. In response to request from the
department of agriculture. labor and
industry for the cooperation of ems
which it is hoped to issue a mcnthly
statement showing general business
and Industrial conditions in the state.
pree ere Of Se esea ssa a assnes e Cities m the
Both employers and employees Of
LLyingston report general business i'm.
cent better than year ago. There is
q widening demand there for labor in
the building trades. Both, employers
and clothing. The report from the EN- en-.
paloyers estimates rents have declined
ion reports rent has increased.
The report from Butte states only
5000 miners of the force of $4,000 nor
there IS Chance rs of TGa shs fns inSusssy sss;
starting again en- a normal basis un-
nas. til October sr,toaarp Empl9yers report busi-
labor dema nd widening on road work
help.
Reports from Great Falls agree that
business is stationery and that retail
clined. The employers report the Ia
Dor demand Is widening in smelter
work, while employees report the de-
mand Is better for farm labor. Re-
ports agree that the labor demand in
the building trades is decliaing. From
10 to $50 teamsters and laborers in
Great Falls are idle as a result CT
reductlon of wages of 20 per cent there
the first Of June,
Havre reports general business inn
proving with broadening labor de-
mapd in road work and building. The
most pronounced reductions in com-
modify prices are in clothing and gro
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1921-06-24
T. w. CRAIG PASSES
AWAY AT MILES CITY

, Theodore w. Craig, well known in
Broadus and throughout Powder River
county, died at the Miles City hospi.
!a1 tuesday morning. While his death
IS attributed to pneumonia a ccntrib-
Jung cause was cancer of the stom-
ach from which he had suffered for
many months. He was commissioned
US and held that position until about
three months ago when he became an
inmate Of the Miles City hospital. He
was about s. years of age. and it is
sald, Is survived by two children. re-
siding in Ohio. The remains will be
buried in Miles City unless relatives
request other disposition.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1921-06-24

Minneapolis. - Announcement was
made here by bankers of Minneapolis
and st. Paul CT a lean pool to help
Montana sheep growers. 1.-THE pool has
been formed and an amount guaranteed
equal to what is advanced on the clip
by the Boston wool buyers so that the
Montana sheepgrowers may be less at
to hold their wool for betterprices II
they choose" it was announced by E.
w. Decker. president of the North
western National bank here. It was
declared the pool was formed at the
solicitation of Montana bankers. Loans
are ready to be made and will be for
three or four months duration.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1921-06-24
s17,456 COMES
FROM fALl0u Co.

tidy little sum of $17,456.O6 was
received eby Powder River county this
week from Custer county. The money
dressed to County Clerk +. r. West
This money is Powder River coun-
tvs share share Of an investment in roads
Custer county that was carved off in
the creation ct Fallon county, and in
cludes principal and accrued interest
10 date Custer county's share was
The money just received will go a
!onE ways towards placing Powder
hlver county on cash basis and will
De apport1oned anGng the several
the next meeting Of the board Of
county commissioners July Ii.
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WHEAT JUMPS TO
$1.30, THEN RECEDES

After jumping to s13o a bushel tho
past week, wheat prices declined 10
cen cents ts, ., s1.2o at the last quotation.
Miles City. On June is, wheat in MIN an
City was $l.2s: s1.27 on the 18th; 81. "a
on on the 18th: si.2s on the 18th; Si.1s on
me Zoth; $1.2O on the 2lst Oats on
cents a hendredweight. Wheat is hee
ing hauled to Miles City from the En-.
sic country at 80 cents a hundred.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1921-06-24
ADDITIONAL LOCALS

L. ]. McAlains and H. 8. Campbell
ex-seryice men. and Stock Inspector
Biily Richardson, came over from the
Willow creek country today
Henry A. McGurg Of Vananda pass
ed through Broadus yesterday en- route
to Miles City to make final proof be-
accompanied by his two witnesses.
Taylcr Rawlings and John Thulesen, of
powderville.
The Piniele contingent in town yes
Bondentg. Pete Rosencrany. Alex Wen-
ger, DR.. ]. w. Craig and Jack Dorgan.
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FAVORABLE REPORT
TO THE ANNA MAY
'by Long Distance Telephone Froua
Miles Clty.)

ny Long Distance Telephone Fret
Miles City.D
The geological report nm II.
COnIwood structure. while incosm.
plete, In favorable for oil. smch
are the findings of Ecol0gist p,
s...n =: a"%yer. ~ who In company with
the Anna May Oil com pany. made
an exhaustive survey Of tho 3O,-
0SDO acres Of leased oil hand I'm this
county. These gentlemen were In
the fefd for several days and have
just returned to Miles city.
Pending the formal and com.
piete geological report. the Local
tiOn Of the flrst well to he spud6ed
IN In this county has not yet been
determined. Once the site II def
the Anna May Oil company will
start operations and things will
then move along Mt = fast pace.
=: =. Hoover. who expeFted the
Held for the Anna May OH come
recognised ability. Ho suryeyed
the field for the Crow ROclk ON
company. 40 miles north Of Miles
city and 1T was Hoover who de-
cided the location Of the Grow
rock we'll to he spudlled I'm next
sunday.
The Anna May OIL COMPANY has
100000 pounds Of drilling machin-
cry ionded ON cnr Mt Miles City,
s'.sss " asVt NuV VObu IL k1Vem. tMG0
Will he unlOasled and fronsnorfed
Z" the drilling site In the COnlwood
structure.
The Anna May Oil company by
the terms Of their leases have un-
~ July l In which 20 start opera-
}. w. PowelsOn. president Of the
Anna May OIL company; Mrs. Anma
May COykendall, for whom the
ON company was named, GeOlOglst
=. Fl. Hoover and probably Field
superintendent Roy c. Corbin, have
made tentative plans for a visit to
r.n@sn... nr"eams today Friday and arr
public reception to he rendered
them I'm the evening. either ut the
f'osvdr River hotel Or the DrOallsls
school house. Dancing would he n
diversion 1T the evening.
The qualification" to mark thu.
spuddfng In of the Anna May ON
cOmpany prospect we'll depends ON
the location to be fixed next week.
Fully a month would be neces~ary
20 complete all preliminary work
eArfOre the drill is sent down.
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McDONALD-GATLIN

At the Flanery roomine house Tues
DAY evening with Judge C. c. Craw
officiating. occurred the marriage OF
CHRISTOPHER Columbus Mcdonald and
Miss Lille Dale Gatlin.
The bride is resident OF Horse
creek while the groom is a rancher on
Little Powder river and has established
nome on the old Ennis place.
lyweds were accorded a charivari by
their Broadus acquaintances.
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OLENBURG BUILDING BARN

Mr.: oienburg. who came to this
county year ago and took a place
ana Otter creek is now building a
pig barn. 40 by 60 feet. with the work
oelng done by John Palmer. Native
lumher was procured from the Black
saWmtll on Indian creek
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COALWooD TO PLAY
BR0ADUS SUNDAY

Coalwood will come to Broadus next
sunday afternoon fer a return game
IN the first game of the season be-
tween these two teams a week ago
last Sunday Broadus won, l6 to 5, and
next sunday Ccalwood is going to try
and reverse the score.
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Miles City.-The Grow Rock Oil com.
north of here, next Sunday.
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BILLINGS WOOL CLIP
250,000 LBS. SOLD AT zoe

Billings, June 2l.-The wool clip
81 tne Syn0er sheep company, to-
falling 2iOyOOO pounds, was sold
here today to an eastern wool
house for IN average price Of 20
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1.sOO PEOPLE LOST IN
BIG PUEBLO ELOOD

F1fteen hundred people are dead and
missing in the big Pueblo fColo1 Hood
mat caused twenty million doll ars
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1921-06-24
BIG HORSE SALE AT
GILLETTE JULY 1918

Gillette. Wyo.-G. ]. Boyle announces
first big horse sales or this wear are
to be held. His plans are getting well
under way. as he is busy lining up both
norses and buyers. According to the
uemand for good animals, buyers
ought to be plentiful.
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TGhe price of crude oil the past week
dropped to $1.20 barrel.
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According te, geologists. there are
at least four Well defined oil struc-
lures between Miles City and Coal