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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-06-26
WILL HOLD DISTRICT MEETING
OF AMERICAN LEGION HERE

Vernon Crotteau, Ivan Rogers and
Guy Head were at Poison Sunday
where they attended a district meeting
of the American Legion They report
an enjoyable time, with about a hun
dred men, women and children present
at the gathering.
The Libby delegation extended an
invitation to the Legion to meet as
guests of the local post at Happy's Inn
on August 81. The invitation was en-
Enthusiastically accepted, the Legion
members and their families evidently
remembering the good time they had
when the Legion was formerly en-
tertained at the Inn. 1t is expected
from us to $50 will be in attendance
at the August meeting.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-06-26
Mrs. Smithberger Is Hostess.

Mrs. r. w. Smithberger entertained
the Entire Nous Bridge club and sew
eral others guests Saturday evening,
the event being given complimentary
to Mrs. c. c. Parker of Spokane and
Miss Ruth Wilson of Nora Springs,
Iowa, who were visiting at the M. D..
Rowland home
A comparison of the bridge scores
disclosed that Mrs w. f. Kienitz had
won high score honors and Mrs. NJ
X. Kedzie the consolation. Guest prizes
were presented to Mrs. Parker and Miss
Wilson. Guests other than club mem
bers were Mrs. A. A. Wood, Mrs. Wal
ter Neils, Mrs. j. A. Krall and Mrs.
Chas. D. Rowe,
The Smithberger home was very
pretty with an abundance Of spring
flowers
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-06-26
Picnic at Pioneer Park.

About As Of Libby's old time resi-
dents gathered at Pioneer Park on
Wednesday of last week to welcome a
number of old-time residents now liv-
ing elsewhere who are visiting here.
Among them were Mrs. ]. p Bowen
and daughter, Mrs, Geneva Estes and
two children Of Portland, Or; Mrs.
Fitzpatrick Of the far north; Mrs. Dave
Good of Washington; Mrs. Mile Eel
ton of Kalispell, and also two other
visitors, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson of Iowa
who are guests here of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas Breeder, Mrs. Wilson and Mrs.
Breeder being sisters. A bountiful lunch
was had and everyone reports gssd
time.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-06-26
Is Here To Resume
Geological Survey

Dr. Russell Gibson, of the U. S. geo.
logical survey, arrived in Libby Satur-
day and will continue during the sum-
mer the geological survey work that
he did here last season. DR.. Gibson
will be employed here in that work
until about September Is when he will
return to Harvard university where he
is an instructor in geology,
DR.. Gibson will be assisted this sum-
mer by A. w. Waldo, graduate of the
University of Illinois, who has been
two years at Harvard doing post grad
uate work in geology.
Il am very glad to get back to
northwestern Montana for the sum-
mer's work." said Mr.. Gibson. This
is delightful district in which to work
and is interesting from geological
standpoint" DR.. Gibson states he wishes
to meet as many owners of mineral
properties as possible and will make
examination of their properties He re-
quests that they get in touch with
him
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-06-26
Prominent Libby
Couple Married

A wedding that will carry with it
more than the usual number of con-
CALCULATIONS and best wishes was SOL
emnized last Friday at 1890 o'clock
p. m. at st. Johns Evangelical Luth-
eran church, when Miss Dorothea
Meese of Oakland, Calf, became the
bride Of Mr.. George Neils of Libby
The wedding service was read by the
Rev. H. L. Pfotenhauer. The couple
were attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Neils, brother and sister respec-
lively of the groom and his bride The
wedding was quiet one, only rel
atives being present
Immediately following the ceremony
dinner was served by Mr.. and Mrs
of the happy event. Following the din
ner the newly welded couple left on
motor trip to the west coast, after
which they plan to return to Libby
some time before July 4th and will
make their home here.
The bride is most attractive and
accomplished lady who has made
many warm friends in various visits
to Libby at the home of her sister
For the past several months she has
been in Libby much of the time be-
cause of the poor health of her sister
during no small part of the winter, The
groom has wide acquaintance in
these parts due to his prominent con-
nection with the ]. Neils Lumber COM
pany of which he is logging superin-
tendent and one of the owners. In
addition to the duties devolving upon
him as an important official of a large
industry, he has found time to take
a prominent part in the life of the
community and has served number Of
years as a member OF the city council
where he has given valuable service
to the city. Because Of the high re-
gard in which he and his bride are
held by the community many more
than the usual number will join in
sincere congratulations to him and
best wishes that he and his bride may
have every happiness.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-06-26
JAMES STEWART PASSES AWAY.

James Stewart, one time resident of
these parts where he was employed
as superintendent of the Midas mine,
died Friday at Grangeville, Ida, fol-
lowing an attack of heart disease. The
body was shipped to Libby. arriving
here Sunday. Funeral services were
held Wednesday evening at 7 O'Clock
from the Gompf Parlors, with the Rev.
r. F. Wick officiating. Interment Was
In the Libby cemetery, the Masonic
lodge having charge Of the services
at the grave.
Mr. Stewart was SO years, 3 months
and % days old at his death. He Is
survived by the widow and two young
daughters. Vernabelle and Clara Jean.
He is also survived by his mother and
five brothers and four sisters in
NOVA Scotia and elsewhere in the
East
The deceased was a highly respected
citizen, kind and loving husband and
father, skillful and hard worker,
held in high esteem by his employers.
The bereaved relatives have the SYM
pathy of many friends in the sorrow
that comes to them with his taking
away.
Coming in for the funeral were
Mr.. and Mrs Joe. Gumm and Mr. and
Mrs. j. w. Eline Of Spokane, officials
of the mining company by which Mr.
Stewart was employed also Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Vanderpool and little
daughter of Grangeville; Mrs. VIM.
Stevens, "a cousin of Mr.. Stewart, Of
Hillyard. Wash; and brothers of Mrs.
Stewart--Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Collinson
of Leavenworth, Wash, Frank Collin
son of Grangeville, and Smith Collin
son of Spokane.
1t is understood Mrs Stewart will
continue to reside at Grangeville.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-06-26
Entertains for Visitors.

Mrs. Harry Bolyard entertained at
Bridge Tuesday afternoon of last week
in honor OF Miss Ruth Wilson of Iowa
and Mrs. c. c. Parker of Spokane,
houseguests of Mrs. M D. Rowland
AT the conclusion of the bridge games
high score honors were awarded to
Mrs. r. ]. Piedalue and second high
to Mrs Ralph Fields. Dainty refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-06-26
Man Killed by Freight Train.

An unknown man was killed Fri
day morning about mile west of War
land while riding a freight train that
passed through there about ITO. The
body terribly mangled, was found by
the section crew. The only explanation
is that the unfortunate man was rid
ing the freight and fell beneath the
wheels.
He was a man about 40 years of age
and of very small stature, with light
grey eyes and brown hair He wore a
blue and white striped suit, a blue
and white checked stag shirt and a
grey and black cap.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-06-26
Bad Injury to Ankle.

Floyd Bowen sustained a painful in
jury Sunday when, in lifting heavy
chunk of wood into truck, he slipped
on stick and twisted an ankle in such
a way as to chip off piece Of the
bone just as it enters the joint. An
X-ray examination at the Libby hos
pital showed the extent of the injury.
1t will be necessary for Mr.. Bowen
to carry his foot in cast for time.
1t is said that MIR. Bowen's being in
jured will make little difficult their
delivering of milk over the city but
they ask the cooperation of the pub
lie and promise as prompt service as
possible.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-06-26
Missing Troy Girl Found.

Edith, 14-year-old adopted daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Anderson, miss
ing since last Monday night was found
at Yak station, eight miles west Of
Troy. She waded and swan the river
to the bridge, walked down the rail-
road track to Yak, and had been liv-
ing in an abandoned shack when found
by Fred Turner, section man. Fears
that she had drowned were expressed
as her Airedale dog when released,
traced her to the river and waded into
the water where she had entered 1t.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-06-26
JUDSON GAIGE TAKES
OVER SERVICE STATION

A deal was closed yesterday where
by Judson Cage took over the serv-
ice station that has been operated by
Russell Little, Cage buying out Little's
interest The station will hereafter be
known as the Rustic Service Station
The new proprietor is an enterprising
young man, with much energy and
ability and promises the public the
best of service when anything is de-
sired in his line. He solicits his share
of the patronage of auto owners.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-06-26
Compliments Departing Friend.

Mrs. Timothy Miller entertained a
few friends Friday evening compli-
mentary to Mrs Eli Wood who was to
leave to make her home with Mr..
Wood at Wallace, Ida. Two tables of
pinochle were in play Mrs. George
Wood captured high score honors with
the consolation going to Mrs. D. O.
Mount. A guest prize was presented to
the guest of honor At the close Of
the games a dainty lunch was served
by the hostess.
The home was prettily decorated with
a profusion Of spring flowers and ferns.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-06-26
Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Moody celebrated
their silver wedding anniversary Satur-
day evening About IS guests were
present at the party given in honor
of the occasion. The young folks en-
joyed weiner roast in spite of the
rain while the older ones spent the
evening renewing old acquaintance
and making new friends.
Ice cream and cake were served as
refreshments and all had very pleas
ant time. The Moodys received beau
tiful set of Community plate silver
ware from their children and those
present at the party.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-06-26
Tells OF Work
At Golden West

A road has been made to the mill
site Of the Golden West Mining COM
pany, 81 miles southeast of Libby,
Mont, and machinery for developing
the property is being installed, says
the Spokane Spokesman Review. A
compressor being hauled to point be-
tween the mountains will generate
power for rapidly developing several
faces of ore at the same time An so
horsepower Diesel engine will be in
stalled next week. A cookhouse and
clubhouse Tor the employees have
been erected The period passed in con-
struction and equipment Is nearing an
end and that in which work may be
concentrated on the gold-bearing ore
bodies is not distant, according to c.
H. Nelson, secretary.
"The drift on the Little Annie is in
ITS feet of ORE" he said 1T was from
this body that three carloads of ore
containing SIT to the ton were shipped.
A large tonnage is promised by the
New Discovery, where a lens 100 feet
long is 30 feet across at the point of
its greatest width"
The geological condition is such
that there is a good opportunity for a
sufficient tonnage of this ore to be-
come profitable mining venture
states John c. Semple, mining en-
gineer, in a recent report, and un-
hesitatingly recommend the expendi-
ture of money for further develop
mcnt
At recent directors meeting NJ
G. Schouweiler was reelected presi-
dent; John Lovick, vice president; c.
Fl. Nelson, Spokane, secretary; A. E.
Ostroot, Libby, treasurer, and William
H. Herbert, Libby, manager Many
stockholders have gone to the mine by
automobile in the last month.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-06-26

w. Haskins. also of Butte; Judge Henry
G. Rodgers of Dillon; Albert Ander-
son of Billings and L. v. Ketter of
Helena
There are the usual flock of legis-
lative candidates over the state, with
no particular issue in sight upon which
they are required to take stand In
terest in this part of both tickets is
comparatively light
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-06-26
A Playful Twister.

MUSSELSHELL4, June 23.-(U.P)--
A playful but harmless twister struck
the ranch Of Arthur Rose, south Of
here, last week, and after playing sew
eral pranks, passed on.
Rose reported it picked up hay
rack, whirled it around several times,
then dropped it in practically the same
spot. Not content, it passed directly be-
tween the house and barn, picked UP
a yearling calf and subjected It to the
same treatment as the rack
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-06-26
Mrs. Jefferson Entertains.

Mrs F. ], Jefferson was hostess Fri
dry evening to number of lady
friends, bridge being the evenings di-
version. High and low prizes we're won
by Mrs. M. D. Rowland and Mrs Wal
ter Neils respectively. Decorations of
California peoples helped to make the
home attractive for the occasion.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-06-26
Large Diesel Engine Arrives.

A SO h. p. Diesel engine arrived here
the first Of the week to be installed at
the mine Of the Golden West Mining
company south Of Libby. II will be
transported to the property by W. H
Kemp.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-06-26

Rutledge Parker, state forester, OF
Missoula, and A. E. Anderson. assist
ant state forester. Of KAlispell, are In
the city today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-29
" anace Is
Ring Victor
City Boxer Whips La Rocco;
Jarr Gains Shade
Over Woods.

Hershie Wilson, Danville junior
welter. and Joe Rivers of Iowa will
clash in the top ten-round bout at
the Armory next Tuesday night.
Both boxers have shown before To-
cal flstic followers in previous bouts
here. %
Roy Wallace, local light heavy,
Tuesday gave away nearly twenty
pounds in his bout with George La
rocco, and although he took every
round, failed to score a kayo. La
rocco was content to wrestle and
cover up and struck but one sue
cessful blow during the bout. He
was down twice for nine counts.
frankie Jarr of FIT. Wayne and
Kid Woods, local bantam, stole the
show with a thrilling eight-round
semi windup, filed with action.
They opened in the first round and
set hot pace throughout with a
shade going to Jarr.
Joe Brian, local heavy, took his
usual beating, Rush Heise handing
him a neat pasting in six rounds.
Willard Chappell, local ight-heavy-
weight, stopped Joe Mandott Of
Louisville in the fifth round, after
the Kentuckian had been in the
sresin several times. Johnnie Thur
man, Louisville, and Frank Gierke
mixed freely in the opening four,
a shade going to the latter.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-29
BY DIXON STEWART
United Press staff Correspondent

CHICAGO, Oct. 29.-"Pee-wee"
golf today made its bid for recogni-
ton as major sport with the open
ing of the first national open
miniature golf tournament at Chi
cago Stadium.
The public generally classified the
tourney as comedy entertainment,
along with turtle derbies and talk
ing marathons, but the promoters
and contestants professed to regard
the affair with all the seriousness
which the staid old U. S. G. A. at
taches to its national tournaments.
A $4,000 prize list, with $4,000
miniature golf course as the major
award, gave the contestants justifi-
cation for their attitude.
Miniature golf course champions
of thirty states and Canada are
entered in the tournament. Medal
play will continue until Sunday, with
81 low scores qualifying for match
play.
The 72-hole championship final
will be played Sunday night, after
which the winner will be allowed
to pack up his newly won course for
additional play at home.
A special $500 pro tourney will be
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-29
Observation-Disclosures Battle
Will Be. Missing in 1881

The two teams met this season in a
dedication game at Washington
high schools new athletic field be-
fore a large crowd and Ca.hedrals
powerful team edged out 60 win.
Since that time Washington defeat
ed Shortridge and now looms as
champions of the five public schools,
but because of the defeat at the
hands of Cathedral the Irish have a
claim on the city title of all schools
Shortridge tied with Cathedral.
Shortridge officials state their an
nual game with Cathedral, which
drew 5000 fans this fall, would be
played on the last Friday or Satur-
day in September next year, proba-
bly, at the Butler bowl again.
Cathedral officials refused to COM
ment on the Washington action and
said statement should come from
that 1chool. Coach Joe Dienhart
said, However, that in event Wash
ington drops off, Cathedral will
make an effort to add a big attrac-
ton, probably with Central of South
Bend, Horace Mann of Gary or
Clinton.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-29
Optimistic!

BIZ United Press
CHICAGO, oct. 29. - a
worlds heavyweight cham
pionship match between Max
Schmeling of Germany and
Mickey Walker of Rumson, N.
j., middleweight champion, at
Soldier field in 1881 is the
dream of Jack Kearns, former
manager of Jack Dempsey and
pilot of. Walker.
Kearns has set up headquar-
ters here, hired three stenog-
rapfers ana a press agent and
is flooding the country with
literature about the match. On
the envelopes is carried in
large type the unqualified an
nouncenlent that the match
will be held. Kearns asserts
Joe Jacobs. Schmeling's man
ager, has agreed to the match.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-29

Woody Holhauer hit the Naples for a
total OF 636. but his team mates failed
to help him and Holcomb and Hoke lost
three to Barrett Coal. with Piez securing
els for the winners. Erbrich Products
also won three from Centennial Press. as
indianapolis Drop Forge and Indianapolis
Ohtce Suppl ylost the odd game to HooSier
Optical and Peerless Electric. These con-
tests were the HooSier A. c. games at the
Pritchett alleys.
Credit. Paymaster and Beef won the
odo game from City Sales. Poultry and
City ofice a three-game humping. dur
ing the Kingan League series. Loehr
starred. for Credit, with games Of 2i7,
1872 and 2l6. total of 625.
Klee and Coleman and DIFFERING Iitgel-
men won their series from Indianapolis
Toilet Supply and ODD Five as Wizard Ma
chine and Stahlhut Jewellers COPIED two
from Service Products and Prospect SociaI
curing the Fountain Square No. League
series. Iompktns topped the field with a
total Of 626. Kerr had 626; Lang, $50;
Seyfried. 6le. and Bentley. GIT.
Speedway League play resulted in q
three-game win Tor Indianapolis Glove
ESterlne-Angus. Beverage Paper and Al
nson Engineering over National Malleable
Granoe. Aetna Insurance and Rlacker
Chilli. and a two-game win for SPEEDWAY
Lumber and Thompson Recreation from
Bessire Company~ and West Side Lumber
Miller was very consistent, leading the
neld with ga on games of 40. zoe and
2o5. R. Kennady had GIL; Bramell, 6O7;
Stemm. COS. and Adams an even 600.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-29
.Cincy Buys
Two Giants
Reds Complete Deal for
OutfieIderS Roettger and
Ray Fitzgerald.

BU nfted Press
NEW YORK. Oct 2o-Waltel
Roettger and Raymond Fitzgerald.
outfielders owned by the New York
Giants, have been sold outright to
the Cincinnati Reds, the Giant club
officials announced today. Roett-
ger played regularly the past sea-
soE.
Fitzgerald is out of the Eastern
League, Glass A, where he was rated
q heavy hitter. Roettger came 70
the Giants last spring in a trans.
action with the st. Louis Cardinals
but did not live up to John Nc
Graw's expectations as a distance
swattef
With Bridgeport this year, Fitz
gerald batted 1924 and his hits in
cluded Is doubles, II triples and
II home runs. He bats and throws
right handed and age is listed at "a
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-29
NEW PLAYS FOR YALE

NEW HAVEN, Oct. 29.-Yale,
judging by its practice SO far this
week, intends to spring several new
plays against Dartmouth Saturday.
The varsity spent most of the time
Tuesday in trying out new forma-
tons against a scrub team.
Albis Booth, apparently fully re-
covered from injuries sustained in
the Army tilt, called signals for the
first eleven.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-29
%DOwn the Alleys =
BY LEFTY LEE

Indianapolis howlers have a wonderful
opportunity TO reach the 100 per cent sane
ton mark. only seven leagues remain to
s s snEoe e6e e Pennsyivanis r R.. Brass
sSffice Equipment. Kiefer-Stewsrt. G., and
Tire Laundry, No No. E ~ Io59. anu i'e
E. Kszel who holds the womsn'S single
game record with score OF 10, vas IN
the pocket again during the Holy trinity
SIS with games OF 1876 25s and 10, Splits
and Fouls won two games from Strikes and
Spares IN team play.
Led by Fhy who rolled games Of EOS. ga
and a09 for total OF $50, NlAings Won
ware League play. Blackhawks also won
three from Kirsehner-Lovlek, WINE
Schmitt Insurance and Capitol ice tooK
4he odd game from A. D. T and j. j.
speaks. Goldsmith reached second place
With so7 total.
Union Title we're handed a surprise set
hack in the Commercial League when Cen
Tral states Envelope took them for two
I9SaPs oI En anS G5en ss os R a06
TWO from Motor Tire. Crescent Paper and
Indianapolis Times as Geo. :. Mayer.
rhree from Martin-Psrry. Jewel Tea and
q a O. Foundry. Thomas and Faust were
over the 600 mark with totals OF oSs
and SO.
state Auto Insurance appeared 20 be the
class OF the Automotive League. their total
~ 1914 on games of 924. 1.00l and 94e
swing them an easy three-game win over
Shaver-Nssh. Gibson Co. and c. II. Wal
Isrich were also victors in all three games.
defeating Lauth Chevrolet and United Mo-
to- while Sinclair Refining and Hoosier
Motor Club won two from Eagle Mschine
and United Tire. Walter Hickman and
Niit Wimberiy had three-gamss over the
200 mark. securing totals Of $50 and 6Sl.
HAYWARD. Memorial and Bruce Robson
rosfg won three games from 1rgington.
Forty and Eight and adden-Nottingham
Is HOLIDAY took two from Indianapolis. in
The American Legion contests at the Hotel
Anfler drives. Bailey counted 6l2 70 lead
the individual list.
Real bowling featured the Women'S
League games at the Hotel AntlerS alleys,
nine Of the girls reaching the 500 mark.
Team play was decided two TO one. Giesen
Products. Five Good Fellows. Peerless and
1'eenev Furniture defeating White Rose
Gas. Komstohk Candy. Indianapolis Medi-
cal Glass and United Tire.
Mills Pie Company rolled games Of ess.
1.cc1 and 942 TO take three games from
J. NJ s. during the intermediate play on
Cectded over the two-out-of-three route
rier Furniture defeating Kroger Grocsrv
p r. Mallory and Schultz Furniture Mace
rolled go % lead. TrueioYe had Gil ard
Eeiner fos. F'igh sinote zane vent "a
emiiha. ~ falling n his nrst game.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-10-29
TURF FRAUD EXPOSED

y CaHf1 1tcsA3 ct6sS oct. %. = Harold
Thomas of New Orleans. exercise
boy around Chicago race tracks, has
been ruled off the turf for life by
the stewards Of the Hawthorne
track.
Joseph A. Murphy, presiding
steward at Hawthorne, said the boy
had confessed to attempting to de-
fraud by sending people kilograms
containing race tips and signed by
leading Jockeys.