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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28
Compensation Allowed For Injuries
Increased by Montana legislature

ward according to the number of
children the injured workman has, but
with final maximum of $21 per
week no matter how many depend
ents.
In death cases the graduated scale
prevails in the new law. If the de-
ceased workman leaves only wife
the maximum compensation is 400
weeks at $15 per week or total of
$4,000.
If the>~ Workman leaves wife and
one child, these beneficiaries receive
55 percent Of his weekly wage for a
period Of 400 weeks with maximum
Of SIT per week and the graduation
continues to wife and four chill
dren for 400 weeks or total COM
pen1ation for "a widow with four
children Of $8,400. In other words,
the possible maximum under the new
law has been raised to S8,400 in all
death cases as against $4,000 under
the old law.
A single man suffering total dis
ability of a permanent character un-
der the new law stands in the same
situation as be did under the old law.
He receives 500-weeks compensation
with a possible maximum Of SIS per
week or q total of $500.
For married man, or one with de-
pendents, who has a total disability
of a permanent character, the same
Continued on last page.)
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28
Many Interested in
Historical Articles

The historical articles by the Rev.
John Pate on David Thompson's ex-
plorations through this district, pub
lished in the Western News, have
aroused much interest over the nation
among certain scholars. Rev. Pate
has received large number of let
ters in regard to the series from
various students and authorities. Last
week the Western News received a
letter from the Historical Society OF
Montana of similar import. The let
ter read: "In your issue Of March IA,
1929, / noted the article by Rev. John
Pate on the trading posts built in
early days on the Kootenai and
thought that Mr.. Pate had gathered
together much valuable information
on this subject. Could we have extra
copies of that issue for clipping
We try to collect all such information
for our files.'
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28

Dialogue, Primary-"How to Spell
Easter"-Six Children.
Recitation-"A Easter Selection.
Bula Byers.
Observation-Disclosures Piece"-Marion
Thompson.
Recitation-"An Open Door
Vergil Parcel.
Song-"What the Lilies Say
Primary and Junior Glasses.
Dialogue-"Three- Essentials"- In
termediate.
Recitation-"A Greeting Elsie
Tiffany.
Reciration-"The Easter Nurse
Ruby Smith.
Recitation" Parking Space" "-Boby
Byers.
Recitation" Easter Greeting"-
Sarah Tiffany.
Song-"Wounded For Me"-Sunday
School Glass.
Recitation-"God Is Love"-Roy
Dailie.
Recitation--"Lily Petals -Margare,
Tiffany.
Dialogue-"Since That First Easter
Day"-Ry intermediate.
Saxaphone Solo Lawrence Kins.
Dialogue-s'In the Cross of Christ ]
Glory'--By Juniors.
Recitation-"All Little Ones Love
Easter Hughes.
Recitation-"Joy Street"-Kenneth
Byers.
Recitation-"The Easter Story
Anna Smith.
Violin Solo-"Dream of the Shep-
herdess" s"--Agnes Wenzler.
Dialogue-"T Fishers" s"-Inter-
mediate.
Piano Solo-"Robin's Return
Louise Wenzler.
Song" Alleluia, Praise His Name
intermediate Glass.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28
Makes Legal
Road, Bridge
Inspection
Recent Legislature Passes
Law Settling Disputed
Question.
rs EXPLICIT IN
IT'S PROVISIONS

The much disbuted question that
has been discussed from one end Of
Montana to the other as TO whether
county commissioners have the righ.
to inspect roads and bridges seems
now to be settled beyond doubt. The
recent Legislature adopted an amend
ment to Section 1882 of the Revised
Codes of 1921 which gives county
commissioners the undisputed right
to inspect highways and bridges be-
fore, during and after work on them
has been done. The amending sec
tion reads as follows:
inspection of Highways and Con-
struction Work Compensation. The
board Of county commissioners may
direct the county surveyor or some
member or members of said board
to inspect the condition of any high
way or highways or proposed high
ways or any work, contract or other
wise, being done or completed on any
highway or bridge in the county dur
ing the progress of the work or be-
fore any work is commenced, or after
completion and before payment there
for, and such person or persons MAX
ing such inspection shall receive for
making such inspection when SO di-
rected the sum of $500 per day and
actual expense, which shall be audited
and allowed in the same manner as
other claims against the county"
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28
Many Attend Funeral
Of Mrs. George Neils

The funeral of Mrs. George Neils,
who died Thursday, was held from
St. Johns Lutheran church Saturday
afternoon, with the pastor, the Rev.
II. l.. Pfotenhauer, conducting the
services. The church was filled to ca
pacity and many stood outside the
building, friends wishing to express
| by that means their honor and re-
spect to the young mother who had
been taken from their midst and to
| the sorrowing relatives. Numerous
beautiful floral pieces testified fur
ther to the high regard in which Mrs.
Neils was held. All business houses
Of the city were closed during the
hours Of the service. The remains
were shipped to Portland, Ore, for
burial, which was on Monday, ac-
companied by the husband, also by
Walter Neils and Mrs. Agather of
Kalispen.
Ruth Taylor, daughter of Mr.. and
| Mrs. G. w. Taylor, was born at Noun
tain Iron, Mimi, on August s, 1897,
and died Thursday, March 81, in Lib
by, being 81 years, 7 months and 13
| days old at her death. On November
| %, 1917, she was married to Mr..
George Neils at Cass Lake, Mimi,
Mr.. and Mrs. Neils moving to Libby
in May, 1919. To them were born
seven children, Robert, Martin, Ken
meth, Gerald, Kathryn, Vincent and
Victor. Twin sons were born Sunday
March II, and the loss Of the mother
is made all the more sad by the
death last Sunday evening of the
little son Victor, who was laid at
rest by the side of his mother at
Portland, with brief funeral services
held in Libby Monday at the Gompt
chapel.
Relatives out Of, town, who were
present at the funeral, were Mr.. Tay-
lor, of Cass Lake, sorrowing father
| of Mrs. Neils; Mrs. A. A. Agather
and Mrs. Henry Schoknecht Of Kal.
ispell, sisters of Mr.. Neils, and Marx
Schoknecht, of Kalispell, nephew
In the years that Mrs. Neils hac
lived in Libby she had made many
warm friends. She had always taker
a prominent part in social and civic
affairs and on the many occasions
when she threw her home open tx
her friends she proved gracious
hostess. But vastly more important
than this, she was self-sacrificinf
and loving mother and an affectionats
wife, whose loss will be sorely felt
Countless expressions Of sympathy
heard from all sides, testify to th'
compassion felt for the sorrowini
relatives by the entire community.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28
AGED RESIDENT OF LIBBY
PASSES AWAY FRIDAY

Another resident of Libby for a
number of years passed away Fri
day in the death of Joseph Fl. Fry
at the age Of rs years. Funeral serv-
ices were held Monday afternoon
from the Gompf chapel, with the Rev.
John Pate officiating. The body was
shipped to Great Falls for burial, ac-
companied by Mr.. Fry's daughter,
Mrs. George Blackwell, Sr.
The deceased came to Libby 15 years
ago, where he had since made his
home, and where he was highly re-
epected as good and worthy citi-
zen. He is survived by the widow,
by three children from former mar
riage and by two step-children. Mr..
Fry's surviving children are Archie
Fry and Mrs. George Blackwell, ST.,
Of Libby and Mrs. Jessie Onion OF
California. The step-children are
Wilmer Irving of Libby and Mrs
Anna Wilson Of Great Falls.
The sympathy Of the community is
extended to the bereaved relatives in
the loss Of loving husband and
father.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28
$1,305,OO To Be Spent On Forest
Highways, Major Portion In Montana

: The major portion of $1,305,000 ap-
propriated for the construction OF
highways in the federal forest area OF
Idaho, Montana and eastern Wash
ington will be spent in Montana dur
ing the present year, according to
Fred Theme, district engineer, whose
offices are in Missoula.
Montana's forest development roads
will call for an expenditure of $40,-
600 and the construction of forest
highway roads to connect with the
state highway system will call for ar
outlay Of $500 more. The forest
Highway system calls for the con,
struction Of about rs miles of first
class road.
In addition to the sums named the
outlay in the forest portions of the
Belton- Glacier highway project will
cost $150,000 more. The state will
participate in the construction OF
parts of this highway, matching fed
eral aid to make a total of about
100000 to build road across the
southern part of the Glacier national
park and thereby eliminating the ne
cessity of shipping autos by rail, as
at present.
The construction of forest trails
will not be finished for three or -four
years. Mr.. Theme said. Likewise, the
appropriations for this years work
will not be available until July, but
the work will start before that date
on the vraious projects already
planned.
Idaho will participate in this road
and trail building budget to the ex-
tent Of more than $270,000, Mr.
Theme stated.-Butte Standard.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28
All Ready
orAnnual
SociialEvent

Plans are all completed for one of
the biggest social events of the year
in Libby--the annual Easter Monday
ball given under the auspices of the
Ladies Auxiliary to the Libby Vol
unteer Fire department. AS usual the
dance will be given in the Libby
opera house. Music will be furnished
by Bonners Ferry orchestra. Lunch
will be served by the ladies.
These Easter Monday balls always
call out large crowds, as the public
enjoys this means of expressing its
appreciation Of the good work done
by the Libby fire department. The
proceeds of the dance are turned
over to the department and are used
to purchase equipment or for some
other good purpose. As in former
years, an attendance is expected next
Monday that will tax the capacity of
the large floor at the opera house
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28
Libby c. C. Assured Work
On Switch. Back Will Be
Started This Summer

That work on the "switch- back :
project on. the Libby-Troy road will
positively be started this year was
definitely assured the Libby CONNER
cial Club in letter from the state
highway commission received by Sec
retary r. R. Veldman Tuesday.
In view of recent news dispatches
in the daily press regarding the 1929
highway construction program and in
order to keep fully in touch with
plans in that connection, the board
of directors and the good roads COM
mittee Of the commercial club, at a
recent conference, decided to confer
further with the commission regard
ing 1929 plans. Consequently Mr..
Veldman, secretary of the club, and
+. j. jefferson, chairman Of the good
roads committee, recently wired the
highway commission in that connee-
ton. In reply to their telegram, the
following letter was received, which
is self explanatory:
Helena, Mont, March 25, 1929.
Libby Commercial Club,
Libby, Montana,
Gentlemen:
Your telegram of March 81, con-
corning the construction of the switch
back section Of the Libby Troy road,
was considered by the Commission
on March %. They directed that you
be advised that this project has been
definitely included in the 1929 pro-
gram and the contract will be let as
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28
THANKED FOR STAND TAKEN
ON CERTAIN LEGISLATION

Timothy Miller, representative from
Lincoln county in the state legisla-
ture, received letter this week from
the Northern Rocky Mountain Sec
tion Of, the Society of American For
esters of Missoula, thanking him for
the stand be had taken on certain
legislation during the recent session
of the Montana assembly. According
to Mr.. Miller, he helped kill, in com
mittee, undesirable legislation that
would have allowed ranchers to burn
stumps at any time of the year. 'That
would have been pernicious legfsla-
tion," said Mr.. Miller, "as it would
have Increased greatly the danger from
fires during the dry summer season.
The ranchers themselves, in the tim
bered areas, were not in favor Of
that provision. We killed the bill in
committee"
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28
Libby Young People Wed.

A quiet wedding was celebrated at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Fleet
wood on Sunday afternoon, when Miss
Madelyn B. Spencer became the bride
of Louis M. Larson. The wedding
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
John Pate of the First Presbyter-
ian church. The bride was attended
by Miss Fern Florance, and the groom
by Mr.. Lionel J. Shaurette. After the
signing of the register, the guests
sat down to dainty wedding dinner.
Only immediate relatives were pres
ent.
The young couple are well known in
the district, the groom having been
employed tn one or two Of the local
stores before moving to Newport,
Washington, where he is local man
ager of the Marr store. The bride has
been nearly three years on the staff
of the public school, and both are
highly esteemed by a large circle
of friends and acquaintance. The hap
py couple left for their future home
on No. 3, large company Of their
friends seeing them off.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28

soon as the necessary preliminary en-
gineering can be completed.
We will let the contract as soon
as we can, and certainly during con-
struction season this year.
Very truly yours,
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION
By w. P. Whips,
Secretary.
Elimination of this dangerous Sec
tion and continuance of further work
on the Libby-State Line highway will
be the fruition of much work done
by the directors and the good roads
committee Of the Libby Commercial
Club, which involved the writing OF
many letters, the sending of num-
Of kilograms and numerous confer
ences and personal interviews, in all
of which the club was ably seconded
by the board Of county commissioners
and the chamber of commerce of Troy.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28
May Stop
Travel On
Highways

~ A wise provision was made by the
recent Montana legislature when It
enacted law giving county commits
sioners power to limit or forbid traf-
fic over certain highways according
to County Commissioner H. e. Brink.
The interests Of the public requires
that this be done at times, but here
tofore Montana county commission
ers did not have that legal right A
new law, adopted by the last legis-
lature, reads, in part.
"They (the county commissioners,
may limit or forbid, temporarily, any
traffic or class of traffic, on the pub
lie highways, or any part thereof,
when in their discretion it is neces-
sary that traffic be so restricted in
order to preserve or repair such
highways"
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to the
workmen's compensation law as en-
acted by the recent legislature in ac-
cordance with the recommendations
by Governor j. E. Erickson and
Chairman ]. Burke Clements Of the
industrial accident board with the ap-
proval of the Montana Federation Of
Labor and some Of the leading en-
ployers of the state became effec-
tive Thursday with the signing of
the bill by the governor, says the
Great Falls Tribune.
This bill has been in the hands of
the governor for several weeks but
he delayed his approval until next
to the last day Of the period allowed
him SO as to enable the state board
to have the measure printed and dis
tributed among the employers, as the
act was to go into effect Immediately
upon it's approval.
Contains New Feature.
Under the provisions of the act,
known as substitute for house bills
Sc and 66, introduced by the COM
mittee on workmen's compensation
and amending Is sections Of the old
law, the maximum of compensation
is raised and distinct departure
from the old law is contrived in the
matter Of sliding scale applicable
to married men with dependents. The
principal changes carried by the act
are as follows:
For a single man having partial
disability of permanent character
the period for which compensation Is
paid has been raised from $50 weeks
to 800 weeks. The maximum per
week is fixed at $15, however, while
there was no maximum under the
previous law This is an improve.
ment for the reason that the injured
man can receive the number Of weeks
compensation that corresponds with
the degree Of his disability. The rate
is 80 per cent of the weekly wages
for the single man.
For married man suffering q par
tial disability Of permanent charac,
ter, the number Of weeks stands a.
500 but he receives 55 percent of his
weekly wages with a maximum Of
SIT per week. This rate graduates up
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28
Granted Divorce.

In district court this week, Judge
G. w. Pomeroy presiding, divorce
was granted to Jeanette Marie Gran
mer of Eureka from Ray Cranmer
The plaintiff was given the custody
Of a minor child. Chas. L. Olson OF
Eureka was attorney for the plain
tiff.
No other business was handled at
this term of court, aside from probate
matters. Judge Pomeroy will be IN
Libby to hold court again on April
s at $3.50 p. m.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28
City Election Comes
Monday, April !

City election will be held in Libby
next Monday, April /, with polls open
from a. m. to p. m.
Only three officers are to be elected
one alderman from each uf the
three wards. 1t is understood the
present officials will stand for re-
election, !. Q, M. J. DeLano from the
First ward, W., G. collars from the
Second ward and George Neils from
the Third ward. No opposing candi-
dates have filed.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28
Sunday
School viii Give !
Easter Program

REXFORD, March 26.-The Rex
ford community Sunday school will
give an Easter program. Sunday eve
ming, March 81, at o'clock, in the
Wenzler hall.
PROGRAM
Song" Christ ose"-Audience
Recitation--"Th Easter Lilies"
Joyce Hiatt.
Recitation-"A Little Lily"-Gail
Lasey.
Recitation "The Blessed Easter
Story Merton Hiatt,
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28
Surprised on Birthday.

A number of the friends and neigh
bors of Mrs. Donald Hargreaves
treated her to a genuine surprise
Monday afternoon at her home, the
event being in honor of her birth
day. The time was pleasantly spent
by the ladies with their sewing and
visiting, while few played cards.
Lunch was provided by the guests
The guest Of honor received fine
gift.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28
SIX TAKE EXAMINATION
FOR POSTMASTERSHIp

Six residents of Troy were in Lib
by Friday taking civil service ex-
animation for the the postmastership
at Troy. They were E. J. Weidner,
J. G. Farris, Warren Wallace, Ray
Payne, Harry Anderson and Ralph
Bracey.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28
Libby Woman's Club To
PreSent" The First Year.

Mrs. Ralph Fields, chairman of thu
publicity committee, announces that
the Woman's Club will present tho
play, aThe First Year." ON Friday
and Saturday, April IL and IS. In
the absence Of Mrs. Glenn West, di-
rection of the play has been taken
over by Miss Evelyn Clinton, and 70
hearsals are now being held.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-03-28
Two Young Ladies Are Hostesses.

Miss Eleanor Jewell and Miss Luz
cile West entertained number u
their lady friends Tuesday evening
at the home Of Miss Jewell, six tables
Of bridge being in play during H.
evening. High score honors were wuu
by Miss Virginia Joughin with tla
consolation won by Mrs. Gladys
Bongan. Dainty refreshments werU
served with decorations in yellow ani
white. The guests report an unusually
pleasant evening.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-05
TENNIS CHAMPION
 GETS STIFF JOLT
Helen Wills Takes Severe Drub-
 binS in One Set Of Match

Easthampton, x. Y, Aug, tP- IL will be a long time before the crown of the women's tennis worll will be shaken from the head of Helen Wills, but she has felt it give one preliminary tremble, imparted by pair of the still younger court stars.
 For the first time in many years, Queen Helen has taken a severe drubbing in even one set of a match. Making her first appearance in, the Women's invitation of the Maidstone club with Edith Cross of San Fran cisco as her partner, Miss Wills ran into severe reverse in her first set. Neither of the California stars was able to get a good start against the young eastern pair. Marie Fensterer of Englewood, N. J.. and Genevive Fox of Southampton, x. Y. making frequent errors and letting the young opponents break her service, Miss Wills played the leading role in the loss of ,he first set by a 1-6 count.
 The Californians rallied from the opening set back, however, and cap tured the match, l-6, 6-l, 6-1. then went on to second round triumph over Mrs. Charlotte Hosmer Chapin of Springfield Mass, and Marjorie
New Britain herald., 1929-08-05

Home run: Stan Budnick. Struck out: By Blanchard ?, Havlick ..
 Piratcs-Holy Cross
 Rain, falling steadily throughout most of the game, halted proceed ings in the Pirates Holy Cross game at the conclusion of the first half of the fourth inning with the score tied at one-all. The contest started off with two lightning-like plays by the Holy Cross infield With the bases loaded. "Starhead" Budnick stopped a sure-hre hit one-hand at third base and threw out Charlow at the plate while Si Budnick a hard one at second, tagged out Mangan and doubled Matulis at first.
 By an agreement Of the two managers between themselves. the two teams agreed not to play the game out or to wait the customary 30 minutes 10 see if the rain would tOp,