Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-07-18
Eureka News of Interest

Pat Cunningham is working at Jay
Saling's drug store this week.
The Eastern Stars and Masons en-
joyed an unusually nice picnic at Big
creek Sunday. About seventy five
were in attendance. Although the day
was extremely warm, the trees and
the water made the place a very
pleasant one. A number of the men
went fishing and honors were given
Jesse Sweet of Rexford for catch
ing the only one but it was big
one.
Mrs. c. C. Gerard and children
were down from Lake Mcdonald for
a few days this week They have a
cabin there for the summer.
| Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Dowdell, their
daughter Ellen and Miss Louise Bour-
Ghetto of Spokane are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Teel. Mr.. Dowdell was
| formerly the owner of the resort at
Fish lake near Stryker which he sold
last year. Since then they have been
travelling, spending most of the win
ter in California. They returned in
time for the graduation of their
daughter at the Holy Names Acad-
envy at Spokane. They are as yet
undecided as to their future but are
considering locating in Spokane
The local baseball team defeat
ed Fernie Sunday on the Eureka dia-
mond, to 7. Eureka had new
catcher. Lewis Fetterly, who had
great deal of baseball at the Mon
tana University this spring
r. F. Winters and family are new
residents of Eureka. He is with the
u. S. customs and comes from Bill
ings.
Tourist travel through Eureka is
very heavy these days. Cars from all
parts of the United States are passing
through and all kinds are seen, some
gorgeous ones and some heavilv-load-
ed flivers. Monday afternoon at one
time there were cars from six states
on the streets of Eureka, Arizona,
Kansas, Idaho, Washington, Califer-
mia, and Colorado.
These are the days of picnics and
nearly all the fraternal organizations
are planning at least one. The Royal
Neighbor Sewing Circle had their an
nual outdoor meeting at Glen Lake
Friday afternoon. At six o'clock they
were joined by their husbands. A
lovely basket lunch was served and
the evening was spent in boating.
Libby is expected to play ball at
Eureka Sunday.
The Catholic Altar Society was en-
tertained at the Paul Bedner home
in British Columbia Thursday after
noon. A number of Eureka ladies were
present.
Friends Of Mrs. Henry Lenarz are
giving bridal shower at the home
of Pete Lenarz just this side of the
formerly Eva Rummell who has lived
all her life here until about
year ago when she went to Oregon
where her parents are now living
She was married recently to Henry
Lenarz, son of Pete Lenarz. They are
living for the summer at the latter's
ranch home.
Mrs. Lyle Gee and children left
Tuesday afternoon for a short visit
with her mother and sister in Min
Frank Welland, Thomas McGrath,
and Leo Davey Of Spokane are in Eu-
reka visiting Harry Carr They ex-
pect to enjoy several fishing trips
while here and have gone to Fish
Lake across Therriaut Pass for a
few days.
The baseball boys gave benefit
dance at the Quirk hall Saturday
night. Spears orchestra played. They
had large crowd for which they are
thankful for they needed the money.
Mrs. w. S. Campbell returned
Saturday from Wenatchee, Wn., where
she has been with her daughter, Mrs.
Helen Koran. She brought back her
granddaughter, Kay Koran, for a
stay.
The Eureka Garage is now open
every day from 1880 a. m. until 8
p. m. This change was made to accom-
modate the increased tourist travel.
Calix Dugas and wife are at Camas
Hot Springs where Mr.. Dugas is tax
ing the baths.
J. H. Sailing and son drove to Spo-
kane Sunday night and from there
Jay Jr. will 20 on to Portland where
he has very good position.
Miss Evelyn Masek is in Bonner's
Ferry this month where she is visit
ing her uncle and family.
Jay Sailing is driving a new Chew
rolet coupe.