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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
CAMP FIRE NEWS.

The last meeting of the Unaliyi
Camp Fire group WAS held at the
home OF Jean SWitzer on Thursday.
The meeting was opened by singing
a number of Camp Fire songs. Our
new guardian, Mrs. GiIdea, was
present at this meeting and q
song was sung to her by the girls
welcoming her as our guardian. 1t
was decided after this meeting our
group would meet on Friday instead
of Thursday to be of convenience to
Mrs. Gildea. Discussion was held about
the time of our Gypsy Carnival. 1t
was decided to think over this sub
ject for few weeks. after which we
will report on our ideas concerning
this event. Later in the afternoon
Mrs. Church came over and visited
with the girls for a while and also
taught us new Camp Fire Song
with actions. Health charts were dis
tributed after the meeting was adj
journed.
Our next meeting will be at the
home of Phoebe La Munyan on Tues
day as many Of the girls are going
to the track meet on Friday.
NORMA DICKIN, Scribe.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
Commercial Club Elects

The board Of directors Of the Lib
by Commercial club opened and
counted the ballots in this years an
nual election at a meeting Wednes-
day evening. The five polling the
highest Of votes were F.. ]. jefferson
%, E. N. Boyes 81, Carleton Joughin
10, R. W. Smithberger Is, A. NJ.
Hoffman IT, and they will constitute
the board Of directors for the ensuing
year. The personnel Of the board Is
the same as last year except that
A. N. Hoffman takes the place OF
Chas. D. Rowe who asked to be re-
leased after six years service on the
board.
R. R. Veldman, who has served
with exceptional ability rs secretary
of the organization for the past sew
eral years, has rendered his resigna-
ton.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
Many Men Seek EN- ploy ment.

There are more men passing through
Libby in search Of employment this
spring than at any time in many
years, according to report. 1t is said
That fully Is men apply for work
nearly every day at the road camp
west Of town and those whose work
takes them along the railroad report
1T is common thing to see a hun
dred or more men camped along the
track nearly every night.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
Was Big Success.

The Mulligan feed given by the
American Legion last Thursday eve
ming was success from every stand
point. 1t was the elimination of a
membership drive that had been con-
Quoted by the local Legion as well
as by all Legions of the state. Not
many new members were secured here
due to the fact that nearly all ex-
service men in the community had
been enrolled previously, but the eve
ming was success from social and
financial standpoint. From Ito to 120
We're served at the mulligan feed.
Vic Riley of Kalispell was the
speaker of the evening and spoke in
an entertaining and informative way
of the various activities of the organ
cation. Afterwards business meeting
was held and past, present and fu-
ture plans of the local post were
discussed, states Mr.. Whitefield.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
BUS Line Hearing MAY Z.

This newspaper is in receipt of a
notice from the state board Of rail
road commissioners stating that a
public hearing will be held 1t Eareka
on Wednesday, May Z, at II o'clock
a. M, relative to the application Of
ROSCOE Garrison Of Troy for permit
= oae~ate bus line between Kalis-
pall and the Idaho state line via
Whitefish, Eureka, Rexford, Libby and
Troy, at which time" saws the no.
tlce, any person, company or cor
poration having an interest therein
may appear in person or by counsel to
offer testimony or evidence pertinent
to the matters and things involved
in this proceeding
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
Do Not Lose Your Vote By
: Failing To Register In Time

If you did not vote at the last gen.
eral election two years ago, you must
be registered again. If you have moved
into the county since the last gener-
al election, you must be registered.
If you have moved from one precinct
to another within the county, you
must have that fact noted on your
registration card.
Registration books close at 5 o'clock
ON Saturday, May 81. Be sure to be
properly registered before the books
close.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
Troy Aas Lively
Baseball Schedule

Troy is going into the 1890 base
ball season with heavy schedule of
games, according to Chas. Petty, man.
ager of the Troy team. Next Sun
day Troy plays Standpoint at Sand
point, Troy's first game of the sea-
son. Standpoint plays at Troy, May II,
Troy at Creston, Wash, May IS, and
Creston at Troy May Is. Troy at
Bonners Ferry, June | and Boomers
at Troy, June 8, which will conclude
one lap of the series or six games.
The entire series, Petty said, will be
II games.
The probable Trojan lineup for
Sundays game at Standpoint will be
as follows: Murphy, ID; Doherty, 2b;
Anderson, IS; Moore, 3b; Les Kens-
Ter, If; Lee Kensler, CT; Mcneil, IF
Neitzling, p; Nelson, c.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
Libby Has
1752 People
hCityLinlits
Adjoining Tracts viii Give
a Population Of About
$500.
ONLY ONE IN JAIL;
TWO IILLTERATES

A report from the Office OF tnf
supervisor of census 1t Aissoula, re.
.ceived by this paper, states that the
population Of Libby is 1882 ~ Of
April |, compared with 1922 as shown
by the 1920 census. That shows =
growth of $50 within the official
city limits in the ten years.
This report, however, IS very mis-
leading and for all practical purposes
Government rules are that only those
persons living within city's Off
cial boundaries shall be counted in
its population. This results in ex-
cluded adjoining districts that are
really as much a part of the city as
any portion of it, and therefore re-
suits in greatly reducing the actual
populations of many cities and towns.
That is the very thing that hap
pens here. All those living in East
Libby, Mill Row, Bologna Avenue,
Libby Heights, West Libby, Glenwood
Homes, Faust Acres, Howard Acres
and East Libby Acres were not in
cluded in the census count. A care
full estimate iustifies this paper in
stating that fully thousand persons
live in this excluded district which,
if included, would make Libby's act
ual population between 27OO and $500.
it would not be surprising IL the to-
tai count will approach closely to
5000.
Other Interesting Information.
At the time the census was taken
by ]. w. Barrett official enumerator,
out Of this 5000 population there was
only one person in jail and only two
persons were found who could neither
read nor write and both Of them were
foreign born. That is good record.
A count shows there are ~ World
War veterans in the city, eight Span
ish-American War veterans and one
veteran Of the Phillippine insurrec-
ton. The two veterans of the civil
War are Chas. j. Brown, living in
West Libby, and Chas. W. Richards
of the Richards Hotel.
The youngest person at the closing
of the Libby census books was little
Helen Church, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Church.
The enumerator found an interest
ing lUGfQGnL III lllS D. lNGuS ioR lib
camp. There he found man work
ing as camp cook whom he counted
10 years ago, working in the same
capacity and in the same cook car.
The man, however, had not been en-
ployed there for the entire 10 years.
Three camp foremen were enumer-
ated 10 years ago. Two Of them were
killed during the 10 year period. One,
Sandy Fraser, survives.
It is said that our neighborlng city
of Spokane is evidently ambitious to
claim every person it possibly can, and
the statement has been made that
every mill worker or lumberjack who
ever registered in one Of the Spokane
hotels is being mailed blank to be
used by persons temporarily absent
from their home city. A big percent
age Of these are being returned not
filled out, it is said, as the men do
not claim Spokane as their residence.
The task of enumerating Libby
consumed 134 hours and at 4 cents
a name resulted in the sum Of $72.78
going to the enumeration.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
Census Man Tells
OF Interesting Visit

ne census enumeratOr Ofttimes
sees some funny things. Going down
the river on the north side Wednes-
day afternoon | was confronted with a
sign which read as follows:
STOP
This road is for our fliver.
If you drive a heavy car,
You will land right in the river.
Where the little fishes are.
II you aim to take this highway
yet out and say your prayers,
For before you end this journey
You may climb the golden stairs.
As was driving a little Whippet
| decided that perhaps my car was
light enough, and went on. The road
wound around the side of the rocky
cliff and over terraces hung over the
aootenai, the construction of which
would fhave made the residents of
the Alps envious and on the other
side Of this precipitous trail, nest
ling under the high cliff and facing
the river ! found the hospitable farm
nome OF Mr., Swift Hunter.
Mr. Hunter was busy narrowing his
vineyard but when told of my errand
ne unhitched and quit for the day to
give the farm schedule whirl. He has
beautiful home in a beautiful spot.
The house is lighted by electricity
from his own light plant, plant
unique in itself, being run entirely
by a little line Of water from the
spring above the house. The Hunters
raise almost everything that could
be imagined and II it wasn't for yio-
lating my oath as a government emu
merator | would like to tell what 3
lot OF good things to eat they do
raise.
My prediction is, however, that in
spite OF the general unsettled condi-
lions Of our country and the great
army of unemployed now marching
around, the Hunter family will al
ways have plenty to eat while they
stay on that little oasis down the
river.
J, w. 3.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
Welch's Drug Store Gives Kodaks.

The WEIGH drug store had line
Of boys and girls waiting for the
opening of the doors this morning
when they presented free to- young
sters II years old $500 kodak, Sc
kodaks being given away. The East
man company is giving away $780,
900 kodaks by this means, the Welch
stores quota being SO. There were
many more than the 36 youngsters
in line and some of them had to be
disappointed, as the allotment to
Libby was limited to the above num-
Der. Each child was accompanied by
a parent who testified that the
aspiring candidate for free kodak
was IL years old this year.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
Father and Son
Banquet Tonight

The Libby Commercial club is
staging father and son banquet to-
night at $3.50 o'clock ct Masonic hall,
to be followed by a program that the
committee promises will be more
than usually entertaining. Each men,
Der is supposed to be accompanied by
son and if he has no son, it be-
comes his duty to borrow one for the
occasion. A large attendance is as
sured.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
Continue Geological
Survey Midsummer

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That geological work will be con-
tinued in the Libby quadrangle this
summer was the good news conveyed
in a letter received the first Of the
week by R. r. Veldman, secretary
OF the Libby Commercial club. The
work will again be in charge OF DR..
Russell Gibson, who did such sat
isfactory work in this district last
summer.
The letter, from the u. S. geologi-
cal survey at Washington, states that
DR.. Gibson will arrive just as soon
as he is released from his duties at
Harvard university at the close OF
the school year and will be employed
here in geological work until about
the middle Of September.
Continuation Of this highly impor-
tant work has been made possible
through the active effort of the LIB
by Commercial club and the hearty
cooperation of the board Of county
commissioners. These two organiza-
tions were responsible for the begin
ming of the work here and have been
diligent in endeavoring to secure it's
continuation this summer. At the reg
rllar meeting Of the county commits
tsioners in April, number of Libby
men appeared before the county board
and requested an appropriation to
help defray the expense OF geological
survey work, the department at Wash
ington having intimated that continu-
alton of the work might probably
depend upon local financial coopera-
ton. Recognizing its real Importance
to the development of the mining in
dustry OF the county. The commits
sioners agreed to include in next fis-
cal years budget the sum Of $4,000
To help defrny the expenses Of the
survey.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01

1t is time to register.
Don't put it off any longer.
Elsewhere in this issue County
Clerk WOLF officially states the rules
the law has laid down for register
ing. Read them and do as the notice
advises.
Important elections will be held this
year-both primary and general elec-
tons. 1t is your duty rs citizen to
vote. You can not vote if you are not
properly registered.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
Libby Freight Totals
N7,7O2,0O0 Lbs.

ST. PAUL, April 29-(U.P.)-
Total freight shipments received at
and shipped from the Great North
ern railroad station at Libby, for the
year ended December 81, 1929, was
approximately 407,702,0 900 pounds, ac-
cording to Great Northern officials.
Specifically, the railroad company's
freight business in Libby was approx
imately as follows:
Freight forwarded, 1926, 900
pounds; freight received, 251 ,446,0 900
pounds.
Other prominent Great Northern
shipping points showed the freight
volume.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
Closes Yak River.

BOHEMIAN, April 29-(U.P.D-In
the interests Of game and fish pres
evation, the state fish and game com
mission at a recent meeting here
closed the tributaries of the Yak
river, in the vicinity Of Troy to fish
ing.
Other northwestern Montana clos
ures included the Big Fork river, be-
low the dam in Flathead county.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
Mrs. EIvira Maize Weds.

Friends and neighbors of Mrs. Ell
Nira Maize gathered at her home
Monday to celebrate her wedding on
that day to Mr.. James hurry of
Great Falls. Thirty-five were pres
ent and all had very enjoyable
time. The bride was presented with a
beautiful scene of the neighborhood
OF Libby to remind her of her old
home and friends, also a piece Of
silver table service.
Mrs. Murry's friends regret to see
her leave Libby but wish her all hap
piness in her new home in Great
Falls.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
Plane Drops Into Libby.

A Manner plane from Spokane,
flown by George E. Hallett, aviator,
landed at Libby about s o'clock Sun
day evening. Hallett was answering
An emergency call at Reford but
feared to proceed farther because of
oncoming darkness and clouds. He
left here Monday morning for Rex
ford.
This was Hallett's first trip into
this section and he didn't know where
he was when he landed, but asked E.
J. Driear, who drove over to the field,
If it was Libby. He said he had been
told there was 2 large sawmilT at
Libby and a place to land so he
thought probably he had reached that
place. Another incident stressing the
Importance Of local markings for the
direction of filters.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
MORE CARS NEEDED.

Two or there more cars are needed
to take contestants to the county
track meet. Many supporters are plan
ming to go Saturday morning but on
account of preliminaries in the hurdles
and go on Saturday morning several
track men will have to be taken up
Friday afternoon or evening. This
change in plans has just been received
and makes this emergency call neces-
sary. Phone the High School.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
BALL FANS, ATTENTION.

Libby baseball fans are anxious to
get the season started with a Libby
club. j. F. Fennessy and w. N. Curtis,
officers of last years organization
are therefore calling a meeting Of
fans for Wednesday evening, May z
at 7:30, at the Woodmen hall, to dis
cuss plans for the seasons activities.
Everybe dy turn out.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
Will Hold Memorial Service May 30.

vii AIbiA HeHVIldl service Way oU.
That plans are being laid by Aus
tin Reedy Post Of the American Lee
gion to observe Memorial Day on
May 30 is announced by Russell White
field, commander of the local post.
Services, with appropriate exercises,
wifi -be held at the memorial plot on
Lincoln boulevard on the morning of
the 30th, with later exercises at the
graves of departed comrades in the
Libby cemetery.
The Legion extends an invitation,
states Mr.. Whitefield, to all other or
CARNATIONS of the city, to join with
them in these wholly appropriate and
patriotic exercises.
Announcements will be made later
from time to time.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
Mrs. Viola Jacobs Is Hostess.

Entire Nous Bridge club members
gathered Thursday for an enjoyable
evening at the home of Mrs. Viola
Jacobs, who was hostess to club
members at that time. Comparison of
scores showed that Mrs. E. M. Gar
rett had won the honors of the eve
ming, while Mrs. A. M. Hoffman cap
tured the consolation prize.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
Mrs. Braman Entertains.

Mrs. H. A. Braman was hostess to
the Three Tvs Bridge club Thursday
evening at an enjoyable social affair.
Exceptional prizes were won by Mrs.
Leo Becker and Mrs. Fred Gooselaw.
Refreshments were served.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
Fined for Harbefing Vicious Dog.

J. H. Koler was defendant in Police
Commissioner Haiglsrs court last
Thursday on tho charge Of harboring
= vicious dog. The dog Ind bitten 4
neighbor woman in the calf Of the
leg, drawing blood. A fine Of $40 was
assessed against Koler and he was
given two days within which to re-
move the dog from the city limits.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
NJ. D. Rowland In
Senatorship Race

An interesting contest for the re-
publican nomination for state senator
was assured when M. D. Rowland of
Libby definitely announced this week
that he would be an aspirant for that
honor. That places two Libby men in
the running, both of them strong
candidates.
Mr.. Rowland is SO we'll known to so
large number OF Lincoln county
voters that what this paper may say
of his candidacy will be "old stuff
to many. However, for the benefit of
those who are not personally &C
quainted with Paddy" as he is IA
miliarly known, this brief biographi-
chi recital is given.
Mr.. Rowland grew to manhood in
Iowa and was educated at Yale uni
versity, being graduated from the
school of law of that well known
educational institution. In 1909 he
came to Libby and has made his resi-
dence here since that time. In 1910,
the year of the big fire, he returned to
Iowa to be married, bringing Mrs.
Rowland to Libby with him.
In his ri years residence in Libby
Mr.. Rowland has practiced his pro-
fession and has also been engaged in
the abstract business, also holding the
position Of deputy treasurer for a
number of years. For IL years he
has been clerk Of the Libby school
board. He and Mrs. Rowland have al
ways taken a lively interest in city
affairs and have been prominent So
cially. 4
This is the first time, states Mr..
Rowland, that he has ever sought
election to office, and if the voters
see fit to give him the coveted hon
or he promises to give them the best
service of which he is capable.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01

Roy Waller, life insurance agent of
Kalispell, was in Libby over the week
end in the interests Of his agency.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-01
L. G, Klenck Announces Candidacy.

In another column in this issue T..
G. Klenck announces his candidacy
for the republican nomination for
county treasurer. Mr.. Kenck IN wide
ly known over the county having held
the office Of county clerk and recorder
for many years. He was : competent
careful official, we'll qualified for the
office to which he aspires.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-04-25
The Authority On which All Bond
Brokers Rely. Why Speculater

In thirty-two years of Wall Street expe-
rience have never personally known any
man who attained wealth through pure
speculation. sooner or later some colossal
loss occurs to wipe out all previous gains.
JOHN MOODY.
Many people who sincerely believe that
they are investing their money in safe
securities are actually throwing II way
in the worst type Of speculation. The
officers Of this bank will be glad to discuss
your investment problems with you. and
have further provided for your use
Moodys Rating Book Service.
which will furnish you with full informs.
ton about every bond you now have Of
are about to buy. and reliable investment
ratings on all classes Of bonds and stocks
You are invited to take advantage o.
this service.
The MoNTGoMERY COUNTY NATIONAL BANK.
ROCKVILLE, MD.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-04-25
MontroSe Notes.

On Thursday evening. April 18th. at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. H. W. Stull. 53lS
Nebraska Avenue. Chevy Chase. d. c.. a
shower was given in honor of Carl v. Brown
and bride, Of Montrose.
The sun parlor was beautifully decorated
with ferns and flowers. and in the center
stood a table over which hung a large
white umbrella. and hanging from that
were long white streamers initiating rain ;
underneath the umbrella were the presents,
which were many in number and very
appropriate.
The dining room was scene of great
beauty. The decorations being ferns and
yellow jonquils. The table was laden with
GOOD things to eat. In the center Of the
table stood very large cake made in the
shape Of dome and on top Of the dome
stood Cupid. Inside Of the cake were
hidden many little lucky trophies. After
zach person took slice and found his
trophy, Mrs Stull read their fortunes. which
were very entertaining. The Stull home is
very beautiful
After wishing the couple much happi-
ness and success. we took our departure.
feeling we had q wonderful time.