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New Britain herald., 1929-10-29
REV. DR. STRATON,
 MILITANT BAPTIST
 CLERGYMAN, DEAD
(Continued From First Pase)

filct with various members of his congregation at the Calvary Baptist church, partly through his sermons and because of his other activities. At one time 29 members were sus- pended because of troubles with their pastor
 In Trouble with Board
 He also encountered difficulty with the church's board of trustees, when he planned 20 story com blnatlon church and hotel on the church site. He blamed social climbers" for most of his difficult ties within the church.
 He once engaged a fundamental lst-m odernist debate with Rev. Charles F. Potter, pastor of the West Side Unitarian church, attack ed various magazine publishers as promoters of irreligion and deplored the modern methods of teaching science.
 His pentecostal service in 1927 brought another upheaval in his church and several deacons resign ed. He then started a series of di- vine healing services and became involved with the American Asso- citation for the Advancement of Atheism which sought his prosecu- :tion on charges of practicing medi- cine without license.
 Growing out of this conflict with the American Association for the Advancem of Atheism. Dr. Stra- ton had Charles Lee Smith, it's president, arrested on charges of annoying him by sending him clip pings and atheist literature through the mail. Smith was found guilty and fined. In the last presidential campaign Dr. Straton was bitter opponent of Alfred E. Smith, the democratic nominee.
 A small part of the congregation, opposing his participation in politi- cal debates, withdrew from the church and formed a church of their own in Brooklyn. Dr. straton had been pastor of the Calvary church since 1918.
 Born in Indiana
 He was born in Evansville, Ind. and was educated in Mercer uni Nersity and the South Baptist Theo- logical seminary at Louisville, Ky.
 He also studied at the University of Chicago and the Boston School of Oratory and Expression. He re- ceived his doctor of divinity degree at Shurtleff college, Alton, H., in 1906.
 He held pastorates in Chicago. Baltimore and Norfolk, Va, before coming to New York and at one time was on the faculty at Baylor university. He was ordained in the Baptist ministry in 1900.
 He was the author of numerous books supporting his fundamental ist beliefs and attacking the theo- ries and teachings of the rodern- iSts.
 Dr. Straton Is survived by his wife, Mrs. Georgia Hillyer Straton, and four sons, Rev. Hillyer H.. John Charles, Warren B., and George Douglas.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-29

Paris, Oct. 29.-Georges Clemen- ceau, Frances lame Tiger" who answered all criticism of his policy in the dark days of 1917-1S with the curt retort, T am making war;" is going down the last slope of his S9-year pilgrimage in the same way that he has always lived. He is still fighting.
 Clemenceau has outlived many of the younger men who were his war time comrades. Foch, Wilson Haig they are gone, and the ancient Tiger IS about to follow them But, lamed and alone, the Tiger can still snarl, and his claws are still sharp.
 The last few months of Clemen- ceau's life have been as busy as any he ever spent. He has been busy writing-writing a book that will answer his critics, reveal the true story of many things that happened during the war, and shed a new light on his famous controversy with Foch over the status of Gen eral Pershing.
 World Awaits Book
 The whole world has been wait. ing eagerly for this book. One publishing authority has said it is attended with more interest by the English-speaking public than any book since the revised version of the New Testament was printed 50 years ago.
 For, after a decade of silence. the Tiger of France is lifting his voice again.
 Following the death Of Foch, France has lcveled a number of criticisms at Clemcnceau for his supposed antagonism to the marshal an artag gonism said to have arisen because Foch showed too much deference to Pershing.
 Clemenceau, along with other allied leaders wanted the Ameri- can army incorporated in the British and French forces, bat talion by battalion and regiment by regiment. Pershing held out for a separate American army, and Foch finally gave way to him. Clemcn- ccau, according to reports was furious and demanded that Foch assert his authority more firmly.
 Differed With Foch
 Then after the war, Clemenceau and Foch differed sharply over the Rhineland question. F'och argued that the Rhine was Frances natural frontier" and wanted it kept so. A permanent estrangement between the two great leaders grew out of this controversy, unhealed to the end.
 It is generally taken for granted, however, that Clemenceau's memoirs whether or not he is able to con- plete them-Will not deal harshly with Foch. The Tiger retained 10 the end a warm admiration for Foch and said after Tochs death that he would never take part in an argument "across a coffin." It is
New Britain herald., 1929-10-29
TAKEN FOR RIDE IN TAXI
 AND ROBBED OF MONEY
Stanley York Not Certain Whether He Lost S100 or S60
 On Trip

The police today were investigat- ing complaint by Stanley York that he was taken for a ride In a taxicab yesterday and robbed of all the money he had. He was intoxi- cated near the Hardware City Lum- Der Co. office on East street exten- sion and Officer James Kelly was detailed last evening to bring him to the police station. In police court today he pleaded guilty to the charge of drunkenness, and Judge NJ. D. Saxe suspended judgment because York had not been arrested in sev- eral years.
 , York told the police once he had more Ihan $l00 and again he said it was about $60. In police court he said he had not worked in the past two months.
 Columbus outfltted Y vessels on his second voyage in 1493.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-29
JAVA HEAVY BUYER OF YANKEE WARES
Auto Trucks Now Compete With
 Heavy Wheeled Carts

Washington, D. C., Oct. 99.-In- stallment buying has invaded even remote Java, according to |. S. trade reports.
 "The Javanese like American made products American exports to the island last years were valued at more than $34, 1000. 900, GOO says a bulletin from the Washington, D. C.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-29

and furniture cushion manufactur- CTS import large quantities of Java kapok; and the kitchen cabinet in the modern American home may contain vanilla, pepper, spices and chocolate from Java. The soap in
New Britain herald., 1929-10-29

mier of France. His ministry last ed for three years, but Clemenceau retained his seat in the senate after 1t fell; when the world war began he had also founded a new paper, L'Homme Libre, and was using it as the mouthpiece for his uncompro- missing patriotism.
 Made French Premier
 Thus, in 1917, when French for tunes were at a low ebb, and when Clemenceau was 76, Poincare made him premier of France, and the doughty Tiger, bringing France through to final triumph, won a new nickname-"Father of Victory"
 After the treaty of Versailles was signed Clemenceau lost much of his popularity. His ministry fell and he dropped out of politics for good. But he did not drop out of public life, For a man of his reputation and his dynamic, forceful activity, that would have been impossible. He made speeches wrote newspaper articles, and continued as a power to be reckoned with in French affairs. In 1922 he went to America on a private goodwill mission, attempt ingAsomewhat vainly-to heal the rapidly growing rift between the former allies. Then he returned to La Nendee, to rest in seclusion in his seacoast cottage, chew his mus tache, eat great quantities of his favorite gastronomic continuation onion soup and hard boiled eggs and plan confusion for his critics.
 Clemenceau owed much of his popularity with the masses for his ability to say the right thing at the righ time. Once, during the war. he was being bitterly criticized in the Chamber of Deputies for reiect- ing peace overtures made by the Austrians. An irate socialist deputy arose and yelled at him: Just what are your war aims"
 The Tiger stepped to the front of the speakers tribune, leaned for ward, and shouted:
 "Nictory."
New Britain herald., 1929-10-29

'Pilgrim's Progress" next to the Bible has been translated into more languages than any other book.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-29

the bathroom may contain Java palm oil"
New Britain herald., 1929-10-29

Columbus outfltted Y vessels on his second voyage in 1493.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-11-28

by chance one gets to see single
deer either night or day. If one will
watch along the road and keep ones
eyes open for magpies you can find
several deer that have been killed.
Yes, shot and left lying there. Why
is it? It's because they were shot
at night and ran out Of the light and
were lost. Then wandered off few
yards and died. One seldom now sees
the beautiful sight of deer running
up the side hill and looking back.
Those deer have all been killed.
To me this is a sad thought as
think deer is one of the most beau
tiful animals in the woods. To blind
these beautiful animals with spot
light and then shoot them is some
thing | can't understanding a man
that pretends to be man can con-
tlnue such coldblooded murder. We
might sometimes do thing like this
before we realize what we are doing
but man that will keep this I'D year
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-11-28
Gives Report
On Sanitary
Conditions
State Sanitary Engineer Of
fers Suggestions To I'm
prove City Water.
DISCUSSES OTHER
HEALTH MATTERS

A few weeks ago H. B. Foote, sani-
tary engineer of the state board of
health, and director of the division
OF water and sewage, paid Libby a
visit in furthering the program
adopted by the city council to improve
sanitary conditions in the city While
here Mr.. Foote made careful investi-
CATION of local conditions, examining
the water supply and other sanitary
matters. Recently he submitted a re-
port to DIR. w. F. Cogswell, secretary
OF the state board of health, copies Of
which have been received by Mayor
w. F. Kienitz and members of the
city council. The report in full fol-
lows below.
In submitting the report, DR.. Cogs-
well wrote to r. R. Veldman, city
clerk, in part as follows
while the state board of health is
willing to help you out in every pos
sible way to clean up the town of Lib
by, you must recognize that our force
is limited and that most Of the work
must be done by the local authorities.
We cannot go into town and en-
force local ordinances There is no
state law requiring business houses
and residences to have sewer connec-
tons. If they have outside toilets
however, they are supposed, under
state law, to be kept in a sanitary
condition.
Il hope you will talk this matter
over with DIR. Martin and devise some
plan whereby regular inspections are
made. Such inspections are required
Of the local health department under
state law"
Writing to DR.. Chas. j. Martin. city
health officer, DR.. Cogswell said, in
part.
1.-THE city council of Libby has re-
Gently had survey made of health
conditions in the town. This survey
shows that there are many insanitary
conditions, particularly as regards
toilets, EVEN in the business districts.
1t seems that the city ordinance does
not require connections to be made
with the sewer system in those build
ings which existed previous to the
passage of the ordinance. 1t seems to
me that new ordinance should be
passed requiring such connections.
particularly in the business districts.
The state cannot require such con-
nections to be made. However, under
state law the toilets must be kept in
sanitary conditions.
"There seems to be public senti-
ment in favor of cleaning up your
town and think that you should give
this question study and outline plan
for regular inspection work. In many
of the towns the chief of police is
designated as health inspector,
working under the local health officer.
I think that this plan could probably
be adopted in Libby"
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-11-28

liquor, it is said. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
'ArHess were taken before II. S. Com
missioner Noble at Troy and bound
over to federal court under $500
bonds, which was furnished.
The Ezra Tibbetts place about sew
en- miles east of Libby on the t. R.
highway was sarched by permission.
A quantity of liquor and parts of a
still were found. Tibbetts and wife
were likewise bound over to federal
court under $500 bond by U. s.
Commissioner Noble OF Troy.
Premises about two and a half
miles from Troy on the Iron creek
road, occupied by Charles IL. Schooley
and Bernice Lane, were searched by
permission. One complete STILL sew
en- barrels of mash, one gallon of
moonshine whiskey and 30 bottles of
Canadian beer were found, it is re-
ported. The two were bound oveu
to federal court under $500 bonds.
Frank Cada and wife, Sophie Cada
near Ural, operating what is known
In local vernacufar as the Beer Gar
den, were arrested and taken before
u. S. Commissioner Pomeroy at Eu-
reka and bound over under $500
bonds for each. Holland approached
the Cada place alone, met Mrs. Cada
on the porch and, it is said, asked to
buy some beer, which was produced
for him. A search disclosed 1870
quarts of bottled beer, II gallons Of
wine and small quantity of moon
shine.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-11-28
Oil Leases Being Purchased on
Eureka Land Ito Sink Test Well


Leases are being sought on 10000
acres of land north of Eureka and it
is said a test we'll will be put down
at the Independence mine about 10
miles northeast of the town. The
leases are being taken by Posten
Bros, we'll known contractors and tie
mill operators, and it is said they
will have charge of the sinking of the
test we'll Drilling is to start in about
40 to 60 days.
In 1918 Mr.. Ward passed through
this valley on his way from Fernie
and, at that time, was advised that
all the land was under oil lease, so he
did not stop to prospect the fields.
On this visit, however he finds sur
face indications as good as in the oil
fields in Oklahoma. Since his pre-
vious visit, he has always had this
valley in mind with intentions of re-
turning at the first opportunity.
John Whit has been assisting Pos
ten Brothers in getting their leases.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-11-28
ROadCOntraCt
LetFOr Sum OF
S217,136.60
Morrison Knudson of Spo-
kane Successful Bidders
on Switchback Project.
TO FINISH ROCK
WORK BY APRIL I

A contract was let last Tuesday
morning at Helena by the Montana
state highway commission, for con-
struction of what is known locally a.
the switchback project on the Libby
Troy highway. The firm of Morrison-
knudsen Of Spokane were low bidders
their bid being $217,136.OO. This firm
is a large one, has done much work
for the Great Northern Railway COM
pany and at present is working on 4
project at Leonia, west of Troy, re-
ducing curves in the railroad and
constructing tunnel.
The first news that the contract
had been let was conveyed to Libby
by telegram to H. E. Brink, chair
man of the board of county commits
sioners, which was received Tuesday
afternoon.
Work on this project is being done
IN cooperation and with the consent
OF the Great Northern company and
a portion of the new highway will
be constructed on G. NJ right of way.
1t IS understood the agreement with
the railway company stipulates that
work at that particular point must be
finished by April |, 1880, which will
make necessary an expeditions hand
ling of the contract, With reasonably
large forces. employed. The entire con-
tract is to be finished by June l.
according to report.
The project embraces 500 miles ex-
tending from the switchback to the
intersection of Ninth street and Min
eral avenue in the city of Libby. It
eliminates the switchback, one Of the
most dangerous sections on the ia
nous LibbyTroy highway and will
remove one of the objections tourists
have had to travelling this wonder
fully beautiful and scenic canyon
drive. Work on the project will be
started, it is understood, as soon as
equipment can be moved onto the
site.
Helena papers state the switchback
project is one of the largest con-
tracts ever let by the commission.
Bidders on this contract were:
Morrison knudson Company, Spo-
kane, s2l7136OO. -
Krick & Kinney, Spokane. $685.
060J95. o''
1. 7. Lawler, Butte, s249,013.60
gam Orlno, Spokane, s256,801. 80.
S268,454. Npo"ane
Colonial Building Company. sno-
kane, 1921 ,673.61
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-11-28
Federal Net
Grabs Liquor
Law Vio1atOrS

A number of arrest were made last
week in this section of Lincoln county
by Federal Officer Harry Holland and
Chief of Police Green Of Libby. War
rants were issued by County Attor-
ney Herbert for Helen Hunter and
Myrtle O'Connor, charged with sell
ing liquor to minors. Mrs. O'Connor
evaded the officers but Helen Hunter
was taken before Justice of the
Peace Haigler and bound oyer. to
federal court under $1,000 bonds,
which We're furnished. The Hunter
woman, convicted on a former charge
was out on four years probation.
The officers also went out to the
Leo Arness place on Howard Acres
with a search warrant. AS Officer
Green knocked at. the door and pre-
sented the warrant Officer Holland
stepped to rear window in time to
catch Mrs. Arness throwing out
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-11-28

Is the territory around Eureka to
become an oil producing district? And
is that city to experience chs riches
and good fortune that follows the
discovery of oil in any new territory
These are logical Questions running
through minds of Eureka people and
the cause for such wonderings is the
fact. that leases are now being pur-
chased on comparatively large acre
age in that section and test we'll is
to be put down, according to report
This news was brought to Libby
Tuesday evening by F. E. Sabin and
George McGlenn, both prominent bust
men of that city and both having been
approached for leases on farm land
they own north of Eureka. These gen.
tlemen stated that ]. w, Ward, a geo.
logist from one of the large produc-
ing oil fields in Wyoming is at Eureka
and1is responsible for the present ac-
tivity. 1t is said he has spent life
time in the oil business and was with
the Standard Oil company for about
80 years.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-11-28
Editor Ill.

Editor Ill.
Rachel Sleizer, one of the editors
of the Tamarack, has been out Of
school this week on account of illness.
Junior High Program.
The first section of the eighth grade
English class under Miss Bean gave
a very entertaining program last
Thursday and had as an audience the
Junior High, the fifth and sixth
grades and number Of mothers. The
program was composed Of dramatiza-
tions taken from books which the pu-
pill had been reading. No coaching was
given the students for their parts.
The actors showed exceptional dramat-
ic ability.
The first number of the program
was the decentralization of a part Of
the play PATSY" by X. D. Wiggin
in which the following took part:
Elizabeth Stuhlreiter as Miss Kate,
Charles Shanahan as Mike Higgin and
Edward Holiday as Joe Guinea. Eliza
beth proved to be typical old-fash-
Toned school teacher. The next fea-
ture was the acting Of part Of
"What Katydid" by Susan Coolidge.
Those in the cast were Charles Wood
worth. Russell Baeth, Jean Switzer
and Alice Peterson The third NUM-
Der on the program was a part Of the
book "Penrod' by Booth Harrington,
The characters were Dick Henessey
Archie Minde, and Raymond Kuiawa
The fourth act was the play Peter
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-11-28

Helena, November 20, 1929.

Helena, November 20, 1929.
DR.. w. F. Cogswell,
Secretary, State Board of Health,
Helena, Montana.
Dear Sir:
Pursuant to your instructions
visited Libby, Montana, on November
6, T and 8, 1929, to confer with Off
Gals of the city and the Mountain
States Power Company with view
to assisting them in carrying out
program of improvement in sanitary
conditions within the city and in the
water supply
In carrying on the work. | conferred
with the Mayor, the Health Officer,
members of the City Council and Mr..
Russell and Mr.. Mandley, both of the
water company. also saw the super
visor of Kootenai National Forest.
The city council has had sanitary
survey of the city made during the
past summer. They also enacted an
ordinance requiring all milk sold with
in the city limits to be pasteurized.
Milk Pasteurization
| inspected the Libby Creamery and
the pasteurizing plant and it's oper-
alton. The manager informed me that
he treats about 125 gallons Of milk
per day. This, he believes, is small
quantity for the whole city but thinks
it is all that is sold. The charts Of
temperature of treatment showed two
operations per day (since Nov. 4, all
that / saw and temperatures held for
thirty minutes at 145' F. There is
some question relative to the proper
arrangement of equipment in the
room, and I recomnknd that the mat
ter be discussed with the proper
authorities for the benefit of the
city officials.
Garbage.
Heretofore no suitable dumping
grounds had been provided. The near
by highways were strewn with refuse
and the river received a good deal.
The city council has recently pur-
chased 40 acres about a half mile
from town for the purpose. This is
we'll located. The practice of dumping
into the river has been discontinued.
/ would recommend that the city en-
ploy regular attendant for the dump
ground to keep it in the best condi-
ton. burning all combustible refuse.
burying or burning the putrescible
garbage and keeping the road way
clear. He should be obtained immedi-
ately and should give the grounds as
Continued on last page.)
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-11-28
Will Postpone
Closing Of Road

1t was decided Tuesday by County
Commissioners Brink and Monio to
postpone closing of the Libby Troy
highway as long as possible, and the
road will not be closed until work
at the switchback makes it absolutely
necessary. Because of the open fall
there is more travel than usual over
this road at this time of the year, and
the postponement is made in order to
accommodate the public. 1t is realized
that it may require some time for the
contractor on the switchback project
to move in equipment and establish
camp and that travel on the road
would not interfere with his forces
until actual workS@is started. 1t had
been announced that the road would
be closed December /, but the closing
will be postponed to a later date.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-11-28
Says Spotlight Hunting Is
Depicting Number Of Deer

Well, another deer season is over.
| have been asked by some of the
sportsmen if the deer are not getting
much scarcer and harder to get than
ever before. Ny answer is yes" And
why is it, do you think?
| can tell you what the trouble is
and what | lay the shortage of deer
to. 1t is spot-lighting from cars. This
is getting to be serious situation
and must be stopped or the good
hunting in Lincoln county is going to
come to an end.
Do you know that 81 years ago
when first came to Libby it was
a common sight to see 40 and so
blacktail deer in one bunch and the
Whitehall deer were everywhere. Now
if one sees dozen Whitehall deer at
one time it is lot.
Only a couple of years ago one had
to drive carefully between Libby and
Rexford to keep from running into
Whitehall deer but now one is lucky If