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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-01-10
4. F. Brink Elected
Chairman Of Board

The county commissioners of Lin
coin county organized at their meet
ing last Monday by electing RI. e
Brink chairman and George ]. Monio
purchasing agent. At that time J w.
Millegan Of Eureka took his seat. The
board now consists Of II. E. Brink,
George j. Monio and j. w. Millegan.
AS provided by law, all newly elect
cd county officers also took office on
last Monday. There are now two new
faces behind the desks at the court
house. One is Mrs. Carrie La Munyan,
county superintendent of scools and
the other is ]. W. Wier, assessor. All
other officers elected last fall were
hold-overs.,
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-01-10
May Not Continue
County Agent Work

Whether or not Lincoln county is to
continue having the services of a
county agent after March / next IS
a debatable question at this time.
County Agent Winslow has rendered
his resignation to take effect on that
date. ]. G. Taylor, director of the
Montana extension service, met with
the board of county commissioners
in session the first of the week and
discussed contracting for a county
agent for another two year period. At
present the matter is undecided and is
to be considered again later.
1t can be said that considerable
opposition has developed to the furth-
err employment of a county agent.
Those objecting give as their reasons
that there is not enough agricultural
land ine the county to warrant the ex-
pense, and that results obtained so
far does not justify the expenditure
of what the service costs the county.
There are others who are equally con-
WINGED that the work should be con-
tinued. 1t is understood that Mr.. Tay-
lor will return later for further con-
sideration Of the matter.
A petition was presented by Rex
ford people asking the county to pay
$500 per month toward the salary
Of a constable and police officer for
Rexford. The commissioners refused
the request on the ground that the
law does not allow such action. A
constable's remuneration is deter
mined by fees only.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-01-10

Hon. Timothy Miller
Married Saturday

Not to be outdone by his colleague,
Senator II. G. Pomeroy Of Eureka,
who was married New Years day at
Kalispell, State Representative Tim
notify Miller Of Libby took unto him
self bride Saturday morning. Rep
resentative Miller and Mrs. Grace
Springer were married at 1880 Sat
urday morning at the home of the
brides brother, WI. e. Dexter. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev
R. Il. Wick of the Methodist church
The bride and groom were attended
by Mr. and Mrs. Dexter, no guests
other than the family being present
Following the ceremony luncheon
was served at the Dexter home. Mr..
and Mrs. Miller left the same after
noon for Helena where MIR. Miller
viii sit during the present session
Of the legislature as representative
from Lincoln county.
The bride is q popular and well
known matron Of Libby, having been
in business here and where she has a
wide circle of acquaintance and
friends. The groom is long time
resident Of the city, a man Of honor
and integrity and one who enjoys
the friendship of wide acquaintance.
He is now serving his second term
AS state representative having been
reelected to that office last fall. The
numerous friends of Representative
and Mrs. Miller will enjoy extending
to them the heartiest Of congratula-
tions and best wishes.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-01-10
Farmers Shipping
Cream to Libby

That he is very well pleased with
the amount Of cream that is coming
to the creamery was the statement
of Jean Riley, manager Of the new
Libby creamery this week. More
cream is coming in than he had ex-
pected so soon after the opening of
the plant, said Mr. Riley. In addition
to cream from local farmers, ship
ments are being received from Eure-
ka and Troy farmers.
Several churnings have been made
and the product is said by those who
have used it to be excellent in every
particular. The butter is finding a
ready sale at Libby stores.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-01-10
WOmans' Club Meets.

The Libby Woman's club held an
interesting meeting Tuesday. Mrs. a
A. Wood, chairman Of Christmas
seals sale, reported the sale Of S122.87
worth of seals. Three-fourths Of this
amount will come back to Libby to
be used for health projects for the
schools.
Most interesting book reviews were
given by Mrs. Ned Joughin and Miss
Mary Barnes. A piano solo by Miss
Winogen Wood was much enjoyed. Re
freshments were served by Mesdames
Farris, Barkee, Barrett, Noles Gay
Alley, Plummer and Hills.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-01-10
Royal Arch MIsons Install.

At their regular meeting Monday
evening the following officers were
installed for the year 1929, by the
Royal Arch Masons Of Libby;
Ira C. Miller, Excellent High Priest.
Frank Upham, King.
Ralph w. Smithberger, Scribe.
John II. Skidmorc, Secretary.
Harris NJ. Gompf, Captain Of the
Host.
Frank J. Jefferson, Principal So
journer.
Wilfred j. Mandley, Royal Arch
Captain.
Charles 7. Young, Master Of the
-3rd Naila
Erford E. Jaqucth, Master Of the
2nd Vail
Charles wv. Woodworth, Master oi
the 1st. Vail
Woody r. Williams, Sentinel,
After the installation all partaol
Of bounteous feed.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-01-10
|AskLegislators
1oGjveSupport
Road Measures
Libby Commercial Club in
Favor of Proposed 2-Cent
Gas Tax Increase.
WANTS CORRECTION
IN MILEAGE RATIO

The Libby Commercial Club, by its
secretary R. r. Veldman, has writ
ten letters to Senator Fl. G., Pomerov
and Representative Timothy Miller
urging their support of any worthy
measure designed to speed up the
construction of state highways. Ono
means by which this object can be OBJ
tanned is by the passage of the meas
ure proposing 2-cent increase In
the present Scent gas tax, to run
four years. The letter says in part:
"As you no doubt know, there Is at
the present time an accumulation or
surplus of federal aid funds, about
| $4,000, 100000, which the state highway
commission cannot match. The an
nual amount available from federal
sources is about $1,000, 100000, which
is matched by the gas tax, and tho
gas tax is not sufficient to absorb any
of the $4,000, 100000 surplus. If a two
cent tax measure is passed during
the present session it will bring In
about S1,250,00000 which can then be
matched with federal money and thuz
double the figure, and will allow the
building of about 500 miles of high
way per year in place Of $50 as at
present"
The letter also asks Senator POM
eroy and Representative Miller to fav-
or legislation designed to correct an
injustice in the gas-tax law as now
administered. Gas tax money is dis
tributed to the various districts Of the
state according to the ratio the un-
completed roads of each district bears
to the total highway mileage of the
state, that is, highway mileage that
| is being constructed by state and
federal aid. In arriving at this ratio,
the state highway commission and the
Legislative committee did not include
highways included in or contiguous
to forest reserves, designated as for
est highways. The attorney general
ruled that gas tax funds could not be
expened upon such forest highways.
The supreme court decided otherwise,
with the result that Lincoln county
has about rs miles Of forest roads
that should be computed in its ratio
but was not Therefore the percent
age Of gas tax money coming here
lis reduced just that much. The let
ter asks that legislation be favored.
correcting this fault and injustice.
This same condition exists in other
western Montana counties and the
letter says, Gas the matter now
stands a considerable mileage in
western Montana was not included in
arriving at the percentage for the
districts and that with the inclusion
Of forest mileage the percentage for
the western districts will be increased
considerably"
The letter advocates an amend
ment to the present statute provid-
ing that in the distribution of gas tax
money consideration shall he taken
OF the relative costs OF construction
in THE various parts of the state, and
distribution shall not be made wholly
and only upon the basis of mileage
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-01-10
Many Important
Problems Now Face
Montana SOlonS

Helena.-Facing appropriation re-
quesF amounting to more than a
million dollars over the estimated
revenue for the next biennium, the
legislators elected by the voters of
Montana to represent them at the 21st
legislative assembly swung into their
so day session at noon Monday.
Mondays meeting was short, con-
aisting Of election of assembly of
ficers and principal attaches and ap-
pointment Of working committees.
Republicans, with a majority of two
to one in each house, ruled the cleo
ton. Tuesday at noon Governor
Erickson delivered his address.
Lieut.. Gov. Frank Hazelbaker pre-
sided over the senate and r. C. Brick
er of Judith Basin county held the
speakership of the house for the sec
ond time.
To solve the budget problem con-
fronting it, the legislature has two
alternativt,s-slash the requests or
maneuyer for additional funds.
Several members have pointed to
the state classification law as means
Of coping with the appropriations
enigma. The measure has served the
state for 10 years, but prior to the
opening Of the present session many
suggestions for its complete revision
were advanced.
The list of problems which will be
l5rouaj t before the legislators in
cludes provision Of additional road
building funds, increase in the gaso-
line tax, protection for special inn
provement district levies, workmen's
compensation, state aid for common
schools, teachers pensions, automo-
bile regulations and measures to
strengthen cattle rustling laws. says
the Great Falls Tribune.
In the election Monday, Thomas
Kane Of Ravalli was named presi-
dent pro TEN of the senate with M.
NJ. Duncan Of Madison, minority floor
leader. Bricker obtained the speak
ership of the house and Elmer john
son Of Valley was made speaker pro
tenn. The floor leaders will be w. r.
Flachsenhar of Prairie for the re-
publicans and Ray t. Nagle Of Lewis
and Clark for the DEMOCRATS.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-01-10
OPENS LOGGING CAMP
ON RAINY CREEK

Last week w. A. Fritz opened &
logging camp on Rainy creek north
of Libby and will truck in to the
local ssawmill the logs from govern
ment timber in that district. 1t is
understood there are about two mil
lion feet to be logged, mostly yellow
pine.
Fritz has been logging for the past
few years at Troy, prior to the burn
ing of the sawmill at that place.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-01-10
ODD FELLOWS AND REREK AHS
HOLD JOINT INSTALLATION

1 The Odd Fellow and Rebekah
lodges of Libby enjoyed a very
pleasant meeting Wednesday evening
of last week wren the outgoing en-
tertainment committee gave dance
and oyster stew supper following a
Joint public installation. A large num-
Der were in attendance and everyone
reports most enjoyable time.
The following Rebekah officers
were installed: Edna Marshall, N. G.,
Irene Barrett, v. G.; Marie Jaqueth,
recording secretary; Lillian Wood,
fiancial secretary; Nora Williamson,
treasurer; Minnie Pitcher, chaplain;
Mildred Hamel, o. G.; Lillian Hord,
7. G.; Winifred Decker, warden; Myr-
tie Nessly, conductress; Minnie
Karnes; r. S. N. G.; Margaret Kemp,
L. S. N. G.; Mary Peterson, r. S. V.
G.; Anna lGooselaw, L. S. V. G.
The following were installed as of
ficers Of the Odd Fellow lodge:
D. A. Davidson. N. G.; Hugo An
dersnn. Y. G.; E. J. Driear. racord=
ing secretary; w. Z. Luscher, financ-
ial secretary; H. w. Miller, treasurer;
Joe Boyer, r. S. N. G.; L. B. Town
send, L. s. n G.; Eli Woods, R. S.
v. G.; Neil Blanchard, L. S. Y. G.;
Stanley Blanchard, warden; Howard
Blanchard, conductor; George Woods,
I. G.; Fred Birmingham. 0. G.; Art
Polette, r. S. S.. Ira Tester, L. S.
s.; Ralph Spain, chaplain.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-01-10
Libby c. {. Team
Loses at Spokane

The Libby town basketball team
went to Spokane last Friday night
and tangled with the fast Levitsch
Sparklers. After the battle was over
the Sparklers had the big end Of d
46-20 score.
Al Peterson, manager Of the Libby
team, states he has no alibis; that
the Sparklers are fast team and
put up a beautiful brand Of basket
ball. Their victory was due to then
good playing and also to the fact
that it was the first game for the
Libby team and the further fact that
one 6r two of the Libby players were
| not up to their usual form, said
Peterson.
The first half was @disastroas for
Libby, ending 81 to for the Spark
lers. Thereafter, however, the Libby
team changed its style of play, throw
ing in five man defense, and the
game was very close. Most Of the
time during the second half, says
Peterson, The Libby boys led in the
scoring, but before the close Of the
half the Sparklers were able to slip
in few more points than did Libby,
rfhe scoring during that half being Is
points by the Sparklers to II points
by Libby.
Byers led for Libby in the scoring,
getting three field goals Shaurette
and Burpee dropped in two each and
Townsend and Bockman one each.
Two free throws were made by local
players.
The game opened with Burpee and
Sleizer, forwards; Bockman, center;
and Byers and Townsend, guards.
Sleizer was replaced by Shaurette,
Shaurette by Hughes and Hughes by
Shaurette.
The 5Sparklers have won by big
scores from Idaho university, Wash
ington state college and Washington
university. After the game Friday
they stated their Friday game was
the best one they had yet played
this season. The local boys report an
enjoyable trip, fine treatment, and
that the Sparklers are clean sports
men.
Other Games Coming.
Manager Peterson reports that sew
heral games are scheduled for the fu-
! ture. Bonners comes here January ID
Libby goes to Bonners Feb 2 kais-
pell will play here at a date still to
be determined. A British Columbia
team, the Cardsen Maple. Leaves, will
| probably play here, and it is expected
a return game with the Sparklers will
be staged on the local floor about
February 16s4+= 6i- 7i N
Manager Peterson states that the
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-01-10
Plows Snow From Highways.

County Commissioner Brink has
had crew out under Ed. Smith
blowing the highway south of Libby.
They plowed as far as the new Elk
Hill road wien the plow broke. From
there to the bounty line, however, the
road is open and travellers are coming
through. The road to the Glacier Sill
ver-Lead mine was also plowed out,
Reports are that the highway Is In
very good condition.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-01-10

where he was employed by the FOR
est service. He had been prominent
resident of Troy some seven or eight
years. He was member of the Com
mandery lodge Of Libby, and othsr
organizations. It. il expected the n
neral will be at such an hour that !
will allow Libby friends to atteAd.
going by train.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-01-10
Played Ball in Canada.

John Gooselaw arrived in Libby
Friday from Spokane and will spend
the balance of the winter here. Dur
ing the summer Johnnie" played
with the Chinook, Alberta, baseball
team, playing during the entire sea-
son.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-01-10
GRANDDAUGHTER OF LOCAL
WOMAN KILLED IN ACCIDEN.

Mrs. Matte Roderick recently re-
ceived word of the death of her
granddaughter, Mrs. lima May Ed
wards, (nee Murray who was killed
in an auto accident in California on
December IS. The deceased was born
in Libby and lived here a number of
years.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-01-10
Taken to KalispelI.

Deputy Sheriff Rebbe of Kalispell
was in Libby Saturday and took back
with him L. I. Merriek, who was
wanted there on an alleged charge
Of passing bad checks amounting to
$4,000. Merrick had been held here Mt
the county Jail on a similar charge
but had made. all checks here good.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-01-10

Mildred Roche left Sunday for
Seattle after spending the holidays
with her mother, Mrs. Alice Farris,
and family.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-01-10

local team learned a lot in the Spo-
kane game, it being the first game
Of the season for them, and he ex-
presses the opinion that with the ma<
terial comprising the team he is con-
fident they will win all the games
coming up,
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-01-10

John Lamey WAS a patient in the
Libby hospital a short time the past
week due to an injury received in
basketball.
The Washington times., 1929-07-26
FAMOUS FLIER
OF GUATEMALA
DUE SOON
Col. Garcia Granados on
His Way to Capital
by Airplane

As long al the White House
remains open washington remains
the goal Of distinguished guests
from all parts OF the wOrld--it
matters not how high the therno.
meter may 70.
For practically an visitors of of.
ficial rank wish to pay their
respects to our comparatively new
President.
From South
BY the time the various am.
bassadors ana ministers, called
from their cool retreats In noun
tains and at seaehOre for the
peace pact ceremony 1T the white
House, have retCined their fam
flies, there will be arriving IN
Washington famous flier from
the South.
Col. Garcia Granados. chief Of
the Guatenaalan Army Aviation
Academy, who has left Guatemala
by plane for washington. will
be the guest of the minister Of
Guatemala. Dr.. Recinos. at the
legation during his visit to the
Capital.
Plans Luncheon
Dr. Recinos expects the aviator
on Monday or Tuesday, and plans
to give q luncheon In his honor.
And, in all probability, he will
be received at the White House
by President Hoover.
Colonel Granados Ii stopping en-
route At Flores, in the northern
GuatenaIan province OF Peten,
and also at Havana. His de.
parfure was Witnessed by Pres
ident Lazaro and i distinguished
/ official and diplomatic group.
The Washington times., 1929-07-26
Jamestown May
RipGl Newport
For Smartness

Jamestown, r. T., in seasons
gone by, has always been less,
"dfesEyp than Newport, just.
across the Way-but it is likely
that the story this year will be-
altogether different, now that the
Speaker Of the House and Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth have made
jamestown smart" by taking a
cottage there for the rest Of the
season.
Not that this resort hasn't
always had q Representatives sum.
Inertime colony--but it has never
aspired to the degree of ultra
snartness which has always been
the hallmark of the cottagers at
Newport. Navy people have found
jamestown d perfect haven, what
with the ships coming In and
the Naval station ttere--and then
1t fits the Navy pocketbook.
Now II appears that Mrs. ].
Borden Hartman will join the
jamestown colony--though she
has been unable to make any de-
Mrs. Hartman Russell will not
return from Europe until August
and then they expect to take .
cottage there.
AkA
Mrs. Rose Gouyerneur Hoes win
20 to Cape May, M. j., next week
to remain 4 month, and viii be
Joined by her son, Capt. Gouver-
,neur Hoes, u. s. A. Captain Hoes
has been serving AZ instructor in
the citizens military training
camp at Plattsburg, N. z.
The Washington times., 1929-07-26

&WA4Ay @A &Y@NNA AM
Lieut.. and Mrs. Thomas Ryan,
ir. have arrived in washington
and have taken an apartment at
Wardman Park Hotel. Before her
recent marriage. Mrs. Ryan was
Miss Josephine Fish. She had
previously been married to Count
de Bosdari. Of Italy, resuming her
maiden name after her divorce.
Lieutenant Ryan is on duty In the
office Of the judge advocate gen.
eFal Of the Navy.
-
Mme. Bryn and her daughter.
Miss niger Bryn, have gone to
Rohohoth Baach, where they are
guests Of the formers son.in.Iaw
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis WinsleW, whe have q
eptatgs thars for the summer.
The Washington times., 1929-07-26
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF WASHINGTON SOCIETY
Mrs. Dongkerty To
attend Races AZ
Saratoga Syringe

Mrs. John Alan Dougherty viii
BE- the guest OF Mrs. W. Harry
Brown at Saratoga Springs. n.
r., for q week when the racing
season opens III August. Mrs.
Dougherty Will 80 70 New York
tomorrow, where Mrs. Brown,
who II spending the summer on
the North Shore, viii meet her
ana they will motor TO Saratoga.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Whitia stinson.
have Cancelled all social engage
ments for the present because Of
the death OF Mrs. stinson's brother
fr.laW. Count de Mailly-C -Chal0n,
Prince de WHSLE Montreal, IN
Paris on Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1929-07-26
Nancy HOyt Again
appears As Author
II Bright Intervals =

Nancy Hoyt has broken into
print again with her latest
book. bright Intervals and It
appears to have, much the same
theme as her first two books.
Roundabout" and .Unkind Star"
which both boasted a sort Of banal
sophiSticatton.
For Lydia in. IN Bright Inter.
yals," could grade emeralds,
choose decent wine, speak five
languages, and mimic her elders
and betters with deadly accuracy
and yet she was curiously un-
educated in some ways.
Nansy Hoyt RIrs. Edward Cur.
tis) and her husband and baby are
passing the summer in Europe
a custom Mrs. Curtis has followed
for several years.
AAk
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Broseeau
arrived today In New York after
spending several weeks In Europe
and went to Bellevue, their home
at Greenwich, Conn. They went
to Amsterdam for the convention
OF the international Chamber Of
Commerce and since then have
been motoring through the chateau
country of France. Mrs. Brossean
expects to come to Washington in
mid-August In connection with her
work as chairman Of the building
committee Of the y. A, n.
= -
Engagement
Mrs. John Niles Huyck. Of Al
bany, N. 81, and Lochlea Wells,
Vt, announces the engagement OF
her daughter, Eleanor, to Good,
rich Kibbon Murphy, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Farmer Murphy, Of
Washington, and New Canaan,
Conn. Miss Huycl Is q graduate
Of the Bennett School, Millbrook,
Ny. Mr.. Murphy graduated from
Yale with the class OF 1928. The
wedding will take place In the tall.
AA
John Marshall viii leave to-
morrow by motor for Rehoboth
Beach, Del, where Mrs. Marshall,
ir. and Paul Marshall have been
for 4 month. Mr.. Marshall will
remain until the 1st Of Septem.
ber. Mrs. Marshall will not return
until later in the month when
their elder son viii resume his
studies at Amherst and the
younger boy his high school course
in Washington.
Mrs. p. p. McManus and her
daughter, Miss May McManus,
after 4 tour OF Canada and the
Great Lakes, have returned to
washington and taken an apart
ment at the Wardman Park Hotel.
~ 4
Mr.. and Mrs, John RI wilkins
have closed their country house
on the Rockville Pike and have
gone to their place on tbs North
Shore, for the remainder Of the
summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Cai1il en-.
tertained q cornpanys et dinner last
evening at the PLACE Deauville ct
the Wardman Park Hotel.
other dinner hosts at the Deau-
VILE included Mr.. and Mrs. Reeve
Hoover. Henri de sibour, jr., Wal.
s lace ChisweIl, George Elliott, Alex
ander Wende and ]. A. Marshall.
Brldge-Iea
Miss Mae II. Vance is entertain
Ing at bridge and tea. followed by
q musical program this afternoon
in compliment to Nine. Josephine
de Lagnel and Mrs. Harry 4.
Vance, of Clevelands Ohio. Addi'
tionaI guests are coming for the
program, which, will be given by
Miss Pauline Brunner, soprano,
accornpanied by Miss Colburn.
Tea viii BE- served In the per-
COLA IN the garden. Nine. Regina
de Ia Tour Drown will preside at
the tea table.