Yesterday's Phillips County News Memories for August 5, 2020

100 years ago

August 3,1920

The Mason, Morrison, and Simser families of Lovejoy spent a week in the mountains.

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Dane Watson of Malta visited with Harold Christianson at Lovejoy for a week.

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The county republican ticket has been announced with doctor G. W. Clay, candidate for reelection as a senator, heading the list. Ike Neibaur was a candidate for County commissioner; Norman Hicks for surveyor; Mrs. Burley for county superintendent of schools; Ray Campbell for treasurer; B. P. Sandlie, County treasurer; R. V. Tucker, coroner; C. M. Porter and C. V. Nelson, clerk of court; Mr. Numan and Fred Robinson, assessors; Leslie McCormick and W. G. Schneider, clerk and recorder.

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Mrs. George Clark and two children from Great Falls were visiting Mrs. Louisa Clark.

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Howard E. Newton and Sylvia Kayers married in Malta.

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Wheat harvesting had started throughout the County with fair crops reported from most districts.

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The L. A. Doores carpenter shop back of 5th Ave hotel was damaged by fire.

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Tom Fanning of Freewater was bit by a rattlesnake while shocking grain.

75 years ago

August 9, 1945

Father of Phillips County dies at Ft. Harrison

James C. Garthofner, 72-year-old Winifred rancher and veteran of the Spanish-American War, died Sunday morning at the veterans' administration hospital at Fort Harrison, where he had been a patient since June 7.

He was the father of Stanley Garthofner, Missouri River rancher and stockman.

Mr. Garthofner was born May 12, 1873 in Clayton County, Iowa. He enlisted in company A of the 52nd regiment on July 24, 1898 and was honorably discharged as a private on October 30, 1898.

Pancake buys local Gamble store from J. O. Nelson.

Stanley Pancake, who has been farming in the North Wagner community, has purchased the local Gamble store from J. O. Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Sig Flom, who have been associated with Mr. Nelson in the store since it was established here, will remain with the store.

Mr. Nelson has been in business in Malta for the past 11 years and has been engaged in farming activities for several years. He plans to remain in Malta.

Pancake is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Pancake of Malta.

Lt. Jack Reynold liberated from war prison

Lt. Andrew (Jack) Reynold, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Wilson of Regina, arrived home during the week after being liberated from a German war prison where he had been since January 4, 1944. Lt. Reynold was reported miss from one of his first flights over Germany and it was not learned for some time the he had been taken prisoner. Lt. Reynold graduated from Malta High School with the Class of 1935.

50 years ago

August 6, 1970

Record breaking crowd at annual Phillips County Fair

A record-breaking crowd attended the Phillips County Fair last Sunday, according to Secretary Marion Waters who stated that the main gate paid admissions Sunday totaled 4,069 while attendance at the Sunday program was 1,990 grandstand admission. Fair weather extended over the weekend. For the first time in several years rain held off for the fair.

Largest livestock parade ever at Phillips County Fair

There were about 140 4-H and FFA members and their horses, cattle, and sheep in the livestock parade in front of the grandstands at the Phillips County Fair on Sunday. Fair Secretary Marion Waters to the News that this is by far the largest amount of livestock that has ever been in the fair.

Henry repeat winner

Bill Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Henry of Dodson, had the reserve champion fat beef at the county fair. Bill was a repeat winner, having the grand champion at last year's fair. The animal was sold at the auction to the First State Bank of Malta for $40 per 100. Bill asked us to be sure and mention that the animal was bred by Art Komis.

25 years ago

August 9, 1995

Five businessmen keep GN open

Originally built in 1903, burned to the ground once in 1971, the GN Motor Hotel - originally known as the Great Northern Hotel - has survived another threat to its 92-year history.

Shut down last Wednesday when it sold at a sheriff's sale for $534,713 to the First State Bank of Malta, the Malta landmark reopened its doors only ours later after being purchased by five local businessmen.

Organized as the Great Northern Hotel, Inc., the five businessmen include Jim carney, Matt Bruce, Art Lundstrom, dan Lundstrom, and Clark Kelly.

The five say their decision to purchase the business was made at the last moment.

"Our biggest reason is to see it stay open and maintain local ownership," Carney said.

Carney said former owner Ed Judge of Great Falls told him he was happy to see the GN go back to local ownership.

Simonson grand champion steer

The grand champion steer at the fair this year belonged to Tyler Simonson. The animal was purchased by First Security bank for $1.35 a pound.

10 years ago

August 11, 2010

Malta teen shines in Great Falls triathlon

Nicole Arnold, 16, competed in the 4th annual Harvest Thunder Triathlon in Great Falls on Sunday, August 83 A total of 35 people participated.

The race was a 500-meter swim; 12.4 miles on the bike; and 3-mile run.

Arnold placed 13th overall; second for females and first in her age group as her posted time was 1:13:38.