Powder River Examiner -

July 13, 1923

John Broaddus Tells Story with a Tail to It

A cow, owned by John Broaddus, became hopelessly bogged in Powder River a few days ago, and had to be killed to end its suffering. Mr. Broaddus sought to salvage the carcass by feeding it to his hogs. There was an overabundance of meat even for the hogs and they could not devour all of it. The weather became warm and the remaining carcass started to mortify throwing an offensive odor. Mr. Broaddus hitched a team of horses to what remained of the cow and hauled it to the river’s edge. Unhitching the team his plans were to shove the carcass over the bank into the river. Grabbing a strong hold on the tail he was pulling with all his might when the appendage all of a sudden dismembered itself from the carcass. Taken suddenly off his balance, Mr. Broaddus instead was precipitated over the ten-foot bank and landed in two-feet of mud. No bones were broken but his limbs were somewhat bruised. He released his grip on the tail as he scrambled out of the mire. Only two hours before he had enjoyed a good refreshing bath but hurried home to repeat the performance.

Tom Gilmore Gets Wolf and Eight Pups on Horse Creek

Tom Gilmore, government trapper of recent date put out of commission a wolf dog and eight wolf pups that he found on Horse Creek, above “Bo-Peep”, Ira Franklin’s old ranch. The mother wolf escaped but the dog was killed after an exciting chase. Gilmore dismounted from his horse when within a few feet of the wolf at bay that was crouched with open mouth clearly showing its teeth. A shot from Gilmore’s revolver through the mouth penetrated the wolf’s brain. Of the eight wolf pups captured six were killed and two taken into captivity. Within the past few months amateur hunters on Horse Creek trapped three other wolves. The pair of wolves hunted by Gilmore attacked several bands of sheep early this spring and caused a loss estimated at $2,000.

Winners of Roundups

At Pumpkin Creek, Marvin Steadman and Max Holcomb first and second in the saddle bucking contest. Dick Smith first in bareback riding.

At Luton Bros. on Little Powder River: Bob Beason and Fred Russell first and second in saddle riding. Dan Gilmore was on “Rattlesnake,” a hard bucker, when he lost his stirrups.

At Ridge, Fred Russell and Jim Bruce took first and second in saddle contest.

At Miles City, in the saddle bucking, the winners in order were Norm Venable, Bud Nichols, Ned Bailey and Herm Venable. In the bareback riding, in order, were Herm Venable, John Dennis, Walter Sumer, Reid Kochel and Ned Bailey.

At Belle Fourche, in the bucking contest finals the winners were in this order: Bob Askins of Ismay, Paul Bernard of Belle Fourche and Max Barbour of Newcastle, Wyo., split second, Charles Johnson of Clayton, N.M.

July 12, 1973

County Youth Win Range Awards

The Northern Great Plains Section of the Society for Range Management sponsored a Youth Range Camp at Glendive on June 18-20.

Youths from all parts of Montana attended the Range Camp. Powder River County not only had the biggest number of participants from any one county at camp but also dominated the plant identification contest held as part of the camp.

Those youths attending from Powder River County were: Jackie Green, Melanie Kolka, Jackie Hanson, Jeri Janssen, Andy Hanson, Ken Kolka, and Mark Wiltse.

Two plant identification contests were held with ribbons being awarded to the top three places in the Junior and Senior Divisions. Those who won ribbons from Powder River County were: Jeri Janssen-first place ribbon, Melanie Kolka-first place ribbon, Jackie Green-second place ribbon, Jackie Hanson-2 second place ribbons, Ken Kolka-second place ribbon, and Andy Hanson-third place ribbon.

Also one youth was picked by the instructors from both the Junior and Senior Divisions to receive the “Top Hand” Award. These youths were picked not only for their ability in the plant identification contests but for their performance in all aspects of the range camp.

Jackie Green was picked as the “Top Hand” in the Junior Division. For this top award Jackie was presented with a plaque from the Society of Range Management which stated she was “Top Hand” for the Range Camp in 1973.

All students received a certificate from the Society stating they had successfully completed the camp.

July 9, 1998

School, Community Development Group Presents Wonderful Play

Members of the Powder River School, Community Development Corporation and friends presented a wonderfully humorous Fourth of July holiday production at the high school auditorium Friday evening of July 3rd.

The production “The Saga of Sagebrush Sal,” was presented before a packed house at the Broadus high school auditorium. The setting for the stage was the “Bloody Turnip Saloon,” in a typical non-typical western town where men are men and women are “well…scared,” according to narrator Wayne Wetherelt, Jr.

Junior, who has appeared in various fine roles in previous community productions, narrated the affair, with plenty of bad puns and good humor at every opportunity.

Dana Brownfield, Tarra Miller and Gordon Archer were splendid in the leading roles, respectively, Sagebrush Sal, her daughter Hazeltine, and Jake the Snake, owner of the Bloody Turnip. Gred Edwards was very fine too in his supporting role as Hazeltine’s slightly confused childhood sweetheart, Heartbleed Haymeadow, as was Gaiton Gilger in his dual role as “A Lonesome Dying Cowboy,” and as a minister who literally “tied the know” around the star-crossed lovers, Brownfield and Archer and Miller and Edwards, in an anticipated happy ending.

Making the production perhaps even more special was the fact that the cast included kids of all ages from high school through to… well, let’s just say it crossed several generations of actors and actresses, all splendid in their roles.

Cast as “The Cowboys and Outlaws” were Gideon Gilger, Bram Schaffer, Erin Sanburn, Larry Clements, Tony Wiltse, Steve Gentry and David Scoles.

And what western saloon setting would be complete without can can girls. The seven beautiful ladies - all with some pretty fine moves - cast for the part included Cheryl Schaffer, Liz Riter, Jacy Emmons, Blondie Woolston, Carol Lambert, Lois Powell, and Ann Emmons. The costume era dresses, most made by Pat Ridenour, were provided by Mrs. Powell.

Director for the production was Lisa Carter-Lynch. Lois Powell and Amy Ullrich were in charge of costumes. Superb music was provided by multi-talented pianist Jean Hough. Amy Ullrich also served as choreographer. Tony Wiltse was in charge of lighting, and Connie, Erika and Emilee Barnhart, set design. Deb and Lindsey Archer videotaped the production.