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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04
Gets a Thrill on Yak Hill.

What he described as a real thrill
er Was. the experience of traveller
who motored through this district the
first Of the week. He told Of his ex-
perience to County Commissioner
Monio at Troy Sunday. The traveller
was = one-armed man and was .driv-
ing his car without chains. Coming
down Yaak hin and with the road
slippery from thawing snow and the
rains, his car became somewhat un-
manageable. While trying to avoid
some ruts in the road he pulled to one
side and the first thing he knew
the auto was, headed directly down
the canyon. Fortunately he stopped /,
in time, but remarked, Il WAs froze
stiff with fright" Later he showed
up in Libby asking the best route te
Kalispell. A one-armed man who viii
drive a car over slippery mountain
highways without chains this time o.
the year is either mighty brave OF
devoid of sense, whichever one may
wish to call it
Mr.. Monio states there are two OF
three places on the hill where ht
Plans to put logs or railing to make
the hill more safe.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04
Building Of Bridge
requires Consent
o. y. 5. Congress

It develops that because the Koo-
tenai river is a navigable stream, per-
mission to bridge it must be obtained
from congress. All Of which has some
slight bearing on the building ct a
bridge at Gateway, said bridge to be
built by ]. w. Swanson Of Kalispell
under contract with the board of
county commissioner Of Lincoln coun-
ty on a $3.50 basis as to cost.
County Attorney Herbert Is in re-
ceipt Of letter from Congressman
John M. Evans who had taken the
matter up with the war department,
in which Evans states the required
permission will be granted beyond
question by congress at its next reg
ular session. In the meantime it is ad-
vised that Swanson proceed with con-
struction on the understanding that
permission to bridge the stream will
be granted in due time by congress
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04
Tells How To
Get Rid Of All
DandelionS'
Science Discovers Way to
Keep Pesky Pests From
Ones Lawn.
TREAT SOIL WITH
CHEAP CHEMICAL

Libby people are convinced that no.
where do dandelions grow so pro-
lifically as they do here. Each re-
curing spring finds every vacant lot
and pleI of ground covered with d
solid mas of the bright golden bios
SONS, to be followed by the balls of
white seed which later are waited
to all corners by gentle breezes.
AS q consequence of the prevalence
of this little pest, Libby home owners
who have desired neat, velvety lawns
have been forced to wage bitter
fight against the encroaching dande-
lion, with the enemy winning the
battle in many instances. These peo-
pie will be glad to know that science
has now taken a hand in the un-
equal struggle and says that by q
simple process the dandelion can be
forever routed, simply by applying
. certain chemical to ones lawn.
Read OF this good news as told in q
recent issue OF the Great Falls Trib-
une.
The procedure IN this campaign is
simple and inexpensive. All that is
necessary is to. treat the lawn with a
$3.50 mixture Of good fertilizer and
4ulphAte Of ammonia. Not more than
five pounds Of this mixture should
be used to each 1000 square feet Of
lawn and in many cases four pounds
is considered sufficient. This treat
ment not only will eliminate dande-
lions, but will kill other weeds such
M plantain. The best time for the
treatments is early spring and early
fall.
But, like all scientific methods,
there are plenty Of chances for error
unless care IS used One home owner,
who has had marked success with
this method, says the most COM
mon error is using too much Of the
mixture. This burns the grass and
not only kills the weeds but spoils
the lawn. This man also explains that
q series Of at least three treatments
must Be made to obtain the bast re-
aults. This means that il treatment
Is made this spring, another in the
fall and another In the spring OF 1880,
the lawn will be virtually free OF
dandelions and other weeds.
The principle in making this treat
ment q success is that the sulphate
of ammonia makes an acid or sour
soil. Weeds cannot live in sour soil,
but grass thrives in such a seedbed.
Seed experts set forth two things
that should not be done if weeds are
to be kept down. "Do not use lime
and do not use manure" These ex-
perts point out that, while many
farm crops need lime, turf for grass
presents entirely different problems.
Lime makes sweet soil and exhaus-
tive tests by the government show
weeds thrive in lined soil. Manure,
the experts point out, is just another
way of sowing weeds.
Albert A. Hansen, writing in the
Ladies Home Journal, says: "The
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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04
Libby Men Organize New
Gold Mining Company

the bond. If the mining company
pays dividends totaling 100 per cent
within 10 years, then the bond shall
become the property of The Golden
West Mining Company and shall 20
into its treasury as an asset to b
later distributed to the stockholders
in dividends.
In other words, under this arrange
ment it is claimed that purchasers Of
the company's stock are guaranteed
against loss of their original invest
ment by the bonds issued with the
stock. The onlv possible loss, it is
maintained, would be the use of ones
money for the 10 year period.
1t might be asked how can any
bonding company guarantee 100 per
cent dividends by some other COM
PAW 1t is done this way. The Gold
EN- West Mining Company will pay 80
cents for every dollars worth of bonds
issued. This creates fund that will
earn for the bonding company
throughout a period of 20 years suf-
ficient to allow it to meet any OBJ
legation that may develop from its
bonds and also a profit for itself, It
is simply another matter of comput-
inp compound interest and earnings
from wise investments. 1t matters not
to the bonding company whether the
mining company pays dividends or
not. The earnings from the 80 cents
paid for each dollars worth of bonds
will pay all obligations incurred BY
the bond The directors of The Gold
en- West Mining Company believe il
will be comparatively easy to sell the
needed amount of stock by this guar
antee agreement They plan to sell
at this time SIS, 10000 worth OF stock,
to be used for development purposes.
viii Build Concentration.
Development plans for the summer
contemplate the building Of rs ton
per day mill to be operated by wat
erpower, developed from = Pelton
wheel, the water being available from
nearby stream. They also plan con-
struction OF III 10OO-foot aerial tram
to carry ~ ore from the mine to tho
mill. 0ther equipment will be added
a8 needed but much Of that Is Al
ready in the plant at the mine. The
cost OF the development Is estimated
at considerably less than $26, 10000.
I The Golden West has ore that hAs
every evidence of being vey rich
in free gold, much of the ore being
peppered with grains of pure gold
plainly visible to the naked eye. Last
year d rs tons of the untreated ore waa
packed by horseback from the mine
to the base Of the mountain, then
hauled to. Libby by truck and shipped
to the gmelter. This ore returned
over $7,O0O.O0 in gold alone, states
Herbert, who had charge Of opera
tions last summer. He states that SO
tons Of the crude ore netted the COM
pany $2,388.63, or a net OF $69.19 per
ton, after deducting all freight and
smelter charges. Nothing was re-
ceived for the lead and zinc content,
which would run about five per cent,
says Herbert. Different assays OF the
ore indicate from $50 to 500 in
gold, according to report.
The ore, because Of its very evl-
dent richness, has attracted much at-
tention wherever shown. The men be-
Ihind the mines development are proph-
esying that it will develop into one
Of the richest mining properties IN
| the Northwest.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04
Plan to Develop Promising
Property in This District
This Summer.
GUARANTEES IT'S
STOCK WITH BONDS

During the past week mining
company has been Incorporated in
Libby. that plans to begin active de-
velopment of a local gold property
as soon as weather conditions permit
The property to be developed is the
one that was worked in a small way
last year by County Attorney VIM
Herbert and M. E Schouweiler and
the ore from which shows unusual
richness in free gold.
The new corporation is to be known
as The Golden West Mining Com
pany. It's officers and directors are
M. E. Schouweiler, president; c. w
King, vice president; DR.. A. E. Os-
troot, secretary-treasurer; VIM Her
bert, general manager and attorney
Mrs. Kate Herbert, director. All of
these are residents Of Libby except
c. W. King, who is an editor and
publisher of Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
The corporation is capitalized at $780,
10000 with stock Of a par value of
$1.O0, and with $500, 10000 treasury
stock.
Stock Will Carry Guarantee Bond.
In financing the operations Of the
corporation the directors plan some
thing unique in stock flotation in this
district. They have made arrange
ments with the Bankers Interstate
Security Company Of Denver. Col,
whereby every certificate Of stock
sold will carry with it bond Of equal
amount, said bond. being issued by
the aforesaid Bankers Interstate Sc
curity Company. The bond contracts
to pay to the holder Of the stock Ger
tificate one hundred per cent, or the
full face value Of the certificate, with
in 10 years il vt the end Of that time
the Golden West Mining Company has
not paid to the holder thereof, in div
idends. one hundred per cent Of the
face value Of the certificate. In case
the mining company pays dividends
but less than 100 per cent, then In
that case the mining company is to
b. reimbursed. for the amount Of
the dividends from the proceeds ol
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04
10 Develop Grouse
Mountain Property

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Curtis
of Troy were in Libby the first Of
the week attending to the incorpor-
ating Of mining company that has
holdings on Grouse mountain. The
company is incorporated as the Silver
Grouse Mining Company. Directors
are Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis and three
Chicago men. Sufficient finances are
on hand for all present development
plans.
Curtis stated that he now has a
crew at work at the mine and that
they are taking out very good ore.
It is expected to begin shipments
Of ore in June. According to report,
there are several very good pros
poets in the Grouse mountain dis
trict.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04
(Reported for The Tamarack. !


Zone Of the outstanding events of
the school year, was the way sew
eral people characterized the musical
comedy given Tuesday night by the
Boys and Girls Glee Clubs. From
the opening chorus to the finale, there
was snap and vigor to the singing
and acting that spoke we'll for the
ability OF the cast and for those who
had the production in charge The
audience apparently. entered into the
spirit Of the play for the applause
was generous and spontaneous. In a
musical comedy containing so people,
it is the cooperation and team work
Of every singer that gives the finish
to the performance, for a single per-
son out OF line or out Of tune is inn
mediately noticed. The "'Sailor Maids
was commendable in that the large
groups moved about the stage with
precision.
While the effect of the operetta
was dependent largely upon the cos
tuning, the fine scenic effects and
the fine support given by the chorus
the principals should be mentioned
for their work also. Frances Keller
as leading soprano, sang difficult
role in very capable way, showing
that she caught the spirit of hei
part She was supported by Mar,
Beth Hough - her friend, Jeanette
and by Clarence Baker and Bob Fras
er, who played opposite the girls II
many scenes. Aurthur Sleizer anf
Carl Knutson as the old men assumed
J the proper dignity for the occasion
The comedy lines were supplied by
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04
Highway Engineer
Here To Gather
SVftChback Data

E. B. Donahue, engineer with ths
state highway commission, WAS IN
Libby the first Of the week gathsr-
ing additibnal information relative
to highway work on the switchback-
Donahue, accompanied by two or three
helpers, took soundings of the Kos-
tenai river opposite the switchback.
to determine whether it would -
feasible to move the track Of IL
Great Northern further out toward
the river if it becomes necessary y
do so. The highway encroaches upso
the railway right -of-way at that plass
and, 1t Is understood, constructisa
problems there may be such that IL
bureau Of public roads and the state
highway commission might request IT,
railway company to move its track
somewhat.
According to report, II the SWITCH
back project is enlarged to take II
additional mileage, the added dista1ns
OF some four OF five miles will -
tend from the switchback =
Libby.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04
Libby People Forget
Mondays Election


The city election in Libby last
Monday was characterized by one
thing, and that was an almost total
lack Of interest in it by the citizens.
In the First ward, no ticket had been
officially filed and therefore the bal
lots were printed in blank. In that
ward III votes were cast, of which
Fred Birmingham received eight and
M. j i DeLano three.
In the Second and Third wards, sew
en- votes we're cast in each ward, w.
G. collars and George Neils, the pres
ent incumbents, each receiving the
full vote.
r. r. Veldman, city clerk, states
further characteristic Of the elec-
ton, in that 1t was probably the most
expensive one pet vote ever held in
the city. He estimates it cost the city
between $7.OO and IS 90 for each
vote cast.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04
Many Compliments Paid To Cast and
Others Who Present School 0peretta

Edith Jewell and Clairance Karnes.
Without these two the play would
have lost much Of its spice and color.
The Dance of the Hornpipe" by six
sailors won a good round Of applause.
The costuming was very effective
and added the final touch to the
stage setting. The girls were natty
in their yachting costumes and. the
boys looked the part Of old salts
with their bell bottomed trousers.
The ocean effect in the scenery
was the work Of Laure Botchek, who
painted the entire set Not every
school has an artist Of Laure's Abili-
ty for such work.
staged and directed the production, Is
given generous praise by those who
saw the musical comedy. She has
put in several weeks Of intensive
work on the music and deserves credit
for the success Of the play. She was
ably assisted by Miss Clinton on the
speech work and by Miss Lane in
the dances and the staging. Miss
Adele Wood assisted with the CO.'S
tunes
No musical production can be put
over without competent accompan.
ist. Frances Gompf was part o1
the life Of the play and her work at
the piano kept the singers at their
best. Libby High is fortunate in hav.
ing = pianist Of her caliber and will.
ingness.
The receipts were $107.5O with
small expense. The money will bt
placed in the general school treasury
! to finance other student activities.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04
School Election To
Be Held Saturday

Election of directors for Schoo
District No, will be held next
Saturday, with the polls in the Grade
building ards open from IL o'clock
noon to Z o'clock b. n,
The terms of two directors, Mrs
". +. Kienitz and w. N. Curtis, ex.
pire and their successors are to be
elected. The names Of both Of these
will appear on the ballots for re-
election. L. G. Townsend, another
member Of the board Of trustees, has
rendered his resignation. L. G.
Sperry's name will appear on thx
ballot as candidate to aucceet
Townsend.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04
Another Respected
Citizen Passes Away

George W.. Foster, long time and
highly respected citizen Of Libby,
passed away Friday, March 20, at his
home in this city. Funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon at the
Presbyterian church with the Rev.
Pate officiating. Burial WAS in the
Libby cemetery, with the Odd Fellows
lodge in charge Of the services at the
grave. Pal bearers were Art Polette,
A. L. Morris, Jos. Perriault, A. L
Hamel, A. L. Thompson and Ferd
Peterson. A choir composed of mem
bers Of the Rebekah lodge assisted
at ta1e church services.
The church was filled to capacity
and large number stood on the out
side Of the building, unable to gain
admittance, testifying to the high
regard in which Mr.. Foster and his
family are, held by the community.
George w. Foster was native Of
Montana, having been born ct Rec
Bluff, Madison county, Montana, or
July A, 1877. He was 81 years,
months and 25 days old at his death
He resided in Madison county until 2t
years Of age when he located at Butte
where he engaged in mining. In 1900
he was married to Annie Schultz
at Butte. One son was born to them
David r. Foster Of this city. In 1910
the family moved to Libby where they
have since resided, Mr.. Foster being
employed as miner and blacksmith
Mr.. Foster was member Of Cab.
met Lodge No. 68, /. O. O. f. of Lib
by and Woodmen Of the World lodge
No. 1853 at Butte.
The deceased is survived by thu
wife and son and by two brothers ant
two sisters, Jesse D. Foster OF Port.
liant, Ore; Buel L, Foster OF Butte
Mont; Mrs. Mary Vensen Of Palouse
Wash, and Mrs. Matte Jackson O.
Baker, Ore, besides number O
nieces, nephews and cousins through
out the Northwest. The brother, Bue
L. Foster, and two friends Of t.
family from Spokane were prescn
at the funeral.
The deceased was quiet, unAssum
ing man Of sterling character AM
an excellent citizen, who enjoyed tn
esteem and regard Of the community
The bercaved relatives have the sin
cere sympathy of their many friends
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04
New Quarters for County Library.

While in session the first of the
week the county commissioners closed
q deal for new quarters for the coun-
ty library in Libby whereby the IL
brary will occupy the room former
ly occupied by the Hotel Libby Cafe.
4sBy this change we save the county
4l80 q year." stated the county COM
missioners. "Rent and janitor fees
in the present quarters cost the coun-
ty $50 a month. In the new location
the cost will be $40 a month, or q
saving of $40 month to the county,
M F. Gay, proprietor Of the hotel
has agreed to cut door in the north
side Of the building allowing en-
trance to the library from Third
street. The new quarters are commo.
dious, attractive and well lighted and
should make good location for the
library.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04
Entertain at Pleasant Party.

Mrs. Jack Harris and Mrs. Russell
Whitefield were hostesses Saturday
evening at a very pleasant party
when guests, filling four tables OF
bridge, passed an enjoyable evening
High score honors we're won by Mrs
r. ]. Piedalue, second high by Mrs
Emil Jacobs and the consolation by
Mrs. Fred Carlson. Dainty refresh
ments were served with favors con-
sisting OF little basket filled with
small gaily colored Easter eggs, SYM
bolical Of the Easter season.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04
CONTRACT SIGNERH PAY 1892
EACH ON LYCEUM DEFICIT

Signers Of the contract for the Lib
by winter lyceum course were obliged
to pay $8.92 each to meet tire def
icit, which amounted to $169.40. The
lyceum was one of the poorest pat
ronized affairs ever put on at Libby
and the numbers very ordinary In
quality, some of them being consid-
erably below par. 1t will undoubtedly
be difficult to put on another winter
lyceum here for some time.
Following is statement OF the
finances Of the couse as submitted
by Mrs. w. s. Spencer, president OF
the Woman's Club. The club kindly
consented to handle the affair upon
the request Of the men who signed
the guarantee contract
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04
Stars and Masons Are Invited.

Mrs. Ray Rice, mother advisor Of
uhe Order for Rainbow Girls, an
nounces that = number Of candidates
will be initiated BY the Libby order
Wednesday, evening, April 10, and
a cordial invitation Is extended to all
Stars and Masons to attend. An invi-
tation has been extended to the Stars
and Masons Of Troy and number
OF visitors from the neighboring town
are expected to be present. Following
the initiatory exercises there will be
a short entertainment program and
refreshments.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04
Woman's Club Will Meet Tuesday

The Libby Woman's Club will hold
it's regular monthly meeting next
Tuesday afternoon. There will be cleo
tion of officers and the president
kindly requests full attendance OF
the membership. There will be mu-
sical program presented, with Mrs.
f. E. Jaqueth as chairman
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04
Miss Mallie Chapel HostssA-

Miss MAllie Chappel was hostess
to = number Of girl friends Ffie4V
evening At pinochle party, the pasa1s
ant event being in honor Of ~
birthday of Miss Reba Lewis. At -
card games Mis- Edna Biss41 wgn
high score prize and Miss Cathsr1n
Dratbo the consolation. Refreshme11D
were served.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04
Entertains Pinochle Cluh

The 20 Pinochc Club was entsE-
tanned Wednesday evening BY A1a.
John Reedy at her homo IN west L.
by. At the card games, Mrs. =. \
Hughes was winner Of the high scsro
prize and Mrs. Edwin Kemp the o.
ISOLATION. The hostess served delicicos
refreshments At the. close Of Z vny
pleasant evening.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04

County Attorney Herbert has pur-
chased the H. A. Joughin house on
California avenue and is moving in
this week. Mr.. and Mrs Joughin will
make their home on their ranch south
of town
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04
Gas Price Boosted.

Last Monday the price of gasoline
in Libby was boosted two cents by
all dealers. On that day the new
gas tax went into effect over Mon
tana, the tax having been increased
from three to five cents by the last
Legislature. The local boost was made
to absorb the additional state tax.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04

Miss Margaret Olsheske came in
from Spokane to spend Easter with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Ol6heske.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04

Robert Wood Of Fortine was tram
sacting business in Libby the first
of the week.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-04-04

C. D. Sousley, forest ranger sta
STONED on the Yaak, spent the week
end in Libby
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-10-07
MAN HELD NOT.
COPS SLAYER

William Thomas. colored, SO, alias
James Turner, who was arrested
yesterday after a running gun
fight through southwest Washing
ton with Precinct Detective r. ].
Barrett, Of the Fourth precinct, is
not the notorious kid Lilly" sought
by Alexandria police as the slayer
of Sergt. Charles McClary, who was
killed last June in the Virginia city.
This was established today when
the colored man was put in the
lineup at headquarters and was
viewed by Alexandria and Wash
ington police. Fingerprints taken
last night failed to compare with
the fingerprints of the fugitive MUIR
derer.
Thomas was sought by Barrett as
the man who had attacked three
other colored persons during the
day in the southwest section. The
chase led through streets and
alleys for almost a mile before the
man was cornered and captured.
Barrett said that he was fired at
five times, and $ that he also shot
at the man. but failed to hit him.
Wanted In Wilson, N. c., for the
murder of a policeman there and
for the murder of McCleary, kid
Lilly" is hunted with a price of
$4,000 set on his head. OF this
amount, 81 900 has been offered by
Alexandria and the balance by Will
son authorities.