Voices from the Past

February 22, 1924

Dan Gilmore to Ride for Movies

It was reported in Broadus this week that Dan Gilmore had accepted a position as horse rider with a moving picture concern at Hollywood, California. Mr. Gilmore, it is said, plans to leave for that destination in a few days. He is regarded as one of the best riders on Powder River and working before the camera will be “pickings” for him. Max Holcomb, another Powder River cowboy, is also in California, riding in western pictures for a movie company there.

River’s Ice Breaks Up; Freezes over Again

The ice in Powder River broke up Saturday and for a few hours was running almost bankful. The ice went out at Moorhead at 2:00 am Saturday and formed temporary gorges at Bud Gay’s, Charles Huckins, and just above and below Broadus. It went out at noon at Alex Campbell's place 12 miles above Broadus, reaching the steel bridge here about 5:30. By Sunday morning there were just occasional large blocks of ice floating downstream. The cold wave the first three days of this week caused the river to freeze over again with a thin sheet of ice.

February 25, 1949

Gardner Clothing located in Missouri

Sheriff Claude Anderson has been advised by the Sheriff at Kirksville, MO., that J.R. Munden has been picked up there for questioning in regards to the clothing stolen from the Ed Gardner car near Hammond. According to the Kirksville Sheriff, clothing matching the description was found in Munden’s possession. Munden had worked at the Gardner ranch until shortly after the first of the year. Munden was not arrested as no warrant has been issued. The State extradition fund has been exhausted and it is impossible to bring back a suspect from another state under the circumstances. Sheriff Anderson had wanted to question Munden in connection with the burglary of the McCurdy Motor Company in Broadus. Munden has a long criminal record according to the FBI, having been arrested 11 times, and has served two terms at the State Prison in Deer Lodge.

February 22, 1974

Russell Millar Takes Second at Snowmobile Rally

Russell Millar, son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Millar, of Broadus received the second place trophy at the snowmobile rally held at Sundance WY on February 10th. Riding his Polaris TC, he was outdone by another contestant in the 7 to 10 year old division on an Arctic Cat. Mr. & Mrs. Millar also entered the competition at the rally but did not fare as well as their son.

February 25, 1999

Margaret Scoles opens the IOIA Office in Historic Downtown Building

Margaret (Patten) Scoles, office manager, training manager, and inspector for the Independent Organic Inspectors Association - a non-profit group with members in 20 countries, has set up her new office in the historical Pinielle/First National Bank/Marj Onstad building on Park Avenue, being renovated to its original condition by by owner John L. Amsden. Thanks to computer age technology, along with Margaret’s knowledge, dedication, and expertise the office is now the headquarters for the international non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the integrity of organic food sources. Margaret will be spending time traveling, both nationally and internationally and will be hiring local office staff.