Voices from the Past

March 11, 1921

To Drill for Oil Near Coalwood

As a trail breaker for capital of eastern independent oil operators, the Anna May Oil company of Miles City, backed by New York capital, has been officially born. Articles of incorporation of the new company have been filed with County Clerk and Recorder F.F. Bohling.

Miles City has been designated as the principal place of business of the new company, which is incorporated for a term of 40 years. The capital stock is placed at $150,000, divided into 150,000 shares of $1 each.

A board of four directors has been named and consists of the following members: Anna May Coykendall, Penn Yan, N.Y.; Louis A. Hirsch, John W. Pawelson and Harold Sutliff, all of Rochester, N.Y.

Leases have been secured by the company in Powder River county, it is stated, and drilling will probably be started early in the spring.

Inspiring Advice to Homesteaders

“Stick to you homestead and you’re sure to win,” is the advice given to newcomers by R.J. Harlan residing on Pilgrim creek, twenty miles from Broadus. And he knows whereof he speaks. No homesteader ever started business under more adverse conditions than Mr. Harlan but by persevering and working he says he is satisfied with his present lot.

Coming into the country eleven years ago absolutely “broke”, Mr. Harlan filed on his homestead, and it was three long years before he had acquired a team and farm machinery. In that time he had occasion to go to Miles City three different times, walking each way, over a hundred miles. Other “hikes” were made to Broadus and Powderville.

From personal experience Mr. Harlan states that absolute crop failures are unknown here, that something is sure to come out of the ground if the seed is planted. While not as pretentious as some places, he says his home is the dearest place on earth to him and cherished as such. “I am my own boss,” he continued, “and that counts a deal in this day and age.”

Mr. Harlan added that the inspiration to file on a homestead here came after he had made and spent tidy little sums, and continuing such procedure he couldn’t see anything in the future but eventual distress and poverty.

Mr. Harlan added that a wise policy to pursue it to plan to cross the bridge before it is crossed, in other words to look into future conditions as far as two years hence and be prepared.

March 8, 1946

Three Powder River County Boys Called

Donald P. Warner, Wesley J. Powell and Gerald W. Dent left Broadus, March 5 to report to Butte for a pre-induction physical examination. M.E. Flinn from the Veterans Welfare Commission at Miles City, Montana, will be at the Selective Service office in Broadus, March 7 to assist Veterans with rights offered them under the G.I. Bill of Rights.

Boyes Community Club Organized Last Week

The Boyes Community club was organized at Boyes, Mont., February 24th. Mrs. Paul Winland was elected president, Mrs. Jack Mills, vice-president and Mrs. Clarence Gardner, secretary-treasurer.

Charter members of the club are Mesdames Paul Winland, Jack Mills, Clarence Gardner, Leo Giacometto, John Barbero, John Chiesa, Paul Gosselin, Pete Pascoe, D.E. Trucano, Jack Capra, Jim Trucano, Louis Trucano, O.E. Richards, E.D. Bradeberry, Chas. Richards, Mrs. Abner Castleberry.

March 11, 1971

Results of State Wrestling Tournament

On Friday, Feb. 19, the divisional champion Hawk wrestling team ventured forth to the state wrestling meet in Bozeman. It was a new experience to all but Bill Wetherelt. The other four making the trip were Terry Considine, Mike Capra, Cliff Kane, and Monty Phillippi.

In the first session, Bill Wetherelt won a 11-6 decision over Ron Walker of Anaconda. Terry Considine decisioned John Vignali of Libby, 11-5. Mike Capra was decisioned by Pac Warfield, the third place finisher from Livingston, 5-4. Cliff Kane was pinned by Frank Roberts of Livingston, who placed second at the tournament.

In the second session, Bill Wetherelt pinned John Overcast of Chinook. Terry Considine lost an 11-1 decision to Stu Westlake of Bozeman who placed third.

In the third session, Bill Wetherelt was pinned in overtime by Dennis Cleverly, the state champion from Dillon.

Broadus ended up with a total of 4 points.

Terry Considine was picked as BAGUBA of the year by Coach Roberts.

There are a lot of promising young wrestlers who will be wrestling for the Broadus Hawks next year.

March 7, 1996

Richards entertains Coffee Club

Jennifer Richards was the featured entertainer at the Fitness Center’s first Coffee House last Wednesday. Guests enjoyed coffee and tea and delightful and beautiful songs by Jennifer including “The Rose” as sung by Bette Midler, “Hero”, recorded by Mariah Carey as well as “I will Always Love You” as sung by Whitney Houston. Jennifer sang without accompaniment, filling the cozy room with her lovely songs with a range of several octaves.

Another entertainer will be scheduled for the next Coffee Club on Wednesday, March 27.