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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
Many Will Seek Favor Of Voters
At Primary Election July IS

More candidates enter the race for
county office this week and duly make
their announcements. The list includes
c. E. Gilbertson, who announces him.
self as \ candidate for the republican
nomination for county commissioner
in the Libby district, and H. P. Wey-
demeyer of Fortine, who will again
seek election, on the republican ticket,
to the office of county treasurer.
Mr.. Gilbertson is 'rancher Of the
McNnnis Meadows district south of
Libby He moved into Lincoln county
from Flathead county some IL years
ago and, with the exception OF one
year, has lived at the Meadows since
that time. Mr.. Gilbertson states that
he has been taxpayer in the county
for IL years. He has 4 86O-acre ranch
at the Meadows and specializes in the
raising Of beef cattle and hay. He
has had experience in road work both
in the Flathead and in this county.
Mr.. Gilbertson is ! successful ranch
er and is thought we'll OF in his dis
trict.
As is well known over the county,
Mr.. Weydemeyer has previously held
the office to which he &Spires, retir-
ing four years ago in compliance with
the Montana law that county treas
user cannot hold office for more
than two successive terms Of two
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
SEEK COMPENSATION
FOR JOSEPH EASTLAND

Senator Wheeler has introduced a
bill in the U. S. senate seeking COM
pensation for Joseph c. Eastland of
Eureka, who was seriously injured in
August, 1908, in the performance of
his duties as an employee Of the forest
service. The act would provide COM
pensation of $25 month from May
/, 1911, to the date Of the approval
of the act, and the sum Of $50 month
from the date Of the approval of the
act for the remainder Of his life.
Such payments shall be made through
the United States Employees Compen-
sation Commission. The first payment
shall be made within two months
from its approval and shall include all
sums due and payable from May l.,
1911.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
Enitnrial
GRADUATION.

Graduation is the thing that the
pupil has been striving to attain ever
since he entered the first grade.
Though he perhaps did not realize it,
that is what he has been preparing
for.
ii After few years ar pAr.}as, b
gets better ideA Of life, he begins
to realize just what a high school
education will really mean to him.
The average high school student does
not fully realize what his IL years in
school is going to mean to him until
he is out of school and starts to make
his own way in the world.
Many times during his school days
he has thought ooh, what's the use !?
| could be out working and making
my living instead of wasting my time
here in school. But as he grows older
and begins to work for his living he
begins to realize that it is not much
fun after all. 1t was lot more fun in
school even If he did have to study
his books from cover to cover.
When he thinks back over his school
days he begins to realize that they
were not only very valuable to him
but were also the happiest and most
carefree days of his life.
Il n
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
Club viii Have
Health Program

Health" is the subject for the
Woman's club program to be given
following the regular monthly meet
ing Tuesday, May IS. Mrs. A. A.
Wood will be in charge, and has pre-
pared the following interesting pro-
gram.
l. Selection, or playette, taken
from Mother Goose Land" stories
by IL children, directed by Miss Dor
othy Morefield.
2. Report on the Milk Clinic spon-
sored by the Woman's Club, by Miss
McGrade.
3. Piano Duets:
Rigaletto-Verd
Pizzi Cati--Leo Del Ides.
Mrs. r. w. Billings.
Miss Winogene Wood.
a. Demonstrated lecture on pos
ture by Miss Verna Owens.
Preceding the refreshment hour
members may have the privilege of
weighing themselves on scales pro-
vided at the club house, and compar-
ing their weights with state health
and height charts. Posters and book
lets on health subjects, the work of
grade and departmental pupils of the
Libby schools, will also be on dis
play.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
HERRST GETS go DAYS
FOR STARTING FOREST FIRE

That carelessness with fire in the
national forests will not be tolerated
WIS indicated to Reinhold Herbst oi
Yak, Montana, in the federal cour,
at Great Falls on May 3.
Mr. Herbst was accused by the for.
est service of having set fire to tim
Der on lands Of the United States
within the Koetenai national forest In
- uppee YAAkavGllsy. IT, fiss, ~as
started Oh September Is, 1929, and
was left burning with no efforts made
to control or suppress it.
A crew Of Is men were necessary
to suppress the fire which was in for
est material Of heavy fire hazard and
might easily have spread to large d.
mansions and destroyed ranch homes
in the Upper Yak valley.
Mr.. Herbst plead guilty to the
charges and was sentenced to so days
in jail by Federal Judge Pray. The
jail sentence was suspended for two
years pending good behavior.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
WINNERS OF COMMERCIAL
CONTESTS

Tipping List, Isabel Kienitz (L)
81 two-thirds words; End. Grace
Frost eureka; 3rd, Margaret Fen
messy (L).
Tipping list, Phyllis Boyes (L)
So words; End, Jane LaMunyan (L);
3rd, Charles Holly eureka.
Shorthand List, Ruth Shanahan
(L) 1913; End, Phyllis Boyes (L);
3rd, Winowa Harvey (Eureka).
Shorthand list, Edith Jewell
III 99.1 New Record; End, Rachel
Sleizer tL); 3rd, Margaret Woods
lTroy) and Charles Holly (Eureka)
Tied.
DECLAM.
The Defamation Contest proved
very interesting this year. In all
three parts of the contest, not one
contestant forgot.
Those placing were:
High School--lst, Betty Gill (Eu-
reka) "The Broken Soldier End,
Pauline Hough, (L) "Mice at Play"
3rd, Dora Woods (Troy).
Jr. Hi. School-1st, Henry Nelson,
lLl "A Nickle's Worth Of Music
End, Helen Campbell (Eureka). 3rd,
Continued on last page)
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
Are Sentenced
In Federal Court

GREAT FALLS, May with .
speed and precision that bespoke long
experience, Fedora Judge George
Bourquin disposed OF federal prohi-
bition cases at the rate of about rs
daily.
Among those from Lincoln county
found guilty of liquor violations and
fined were:
". E. sBarriclowj charged with snug
Cling liquor into the country near Eu-
reka, was fined $3.50.
Leo Arness was sentenced to serve
As days in jail while Iva Arness was
given 45-day suspended sentence.
Both reside in Libby and both pleaded
guilty to possession. Officers alleged
the couple had been dispensing liquor
to boys and girls of high school age.
Harold Mosby Of Eureka pleaded
guilty to second offense of possess
sion. On the first he was given sus-
pended sentence of so days and when
he committed the second, he was sent
to Jail to serve the term. He was also
fined 500 on the second count and
placed on probation for five years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cada will pay
their $3.50 fine on the $40 month
installment plan. They pleaded guilty
to sale and possession between Libby
and Rexford.
G. H. Schooley, who pleaded guilty
to possession of still of 18-gallons
capacity southeast of Troy was sem
fenced to 80 days in Jail and fined
SIPS.
Abatement proceedings brought
against log house owned by Mrs
Nora Ordie Of Troy were dismissed
An injunction was ordered against
the ranch house of Charles n. Schoo-
ley near Troy. This does not prohibit
use of the structure bue does mean
that in event of violation it will be
closed Immediately.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
Calender for Last Two Weeks of
School.
COMMENCEMENT.

Commencement exercises will be
held Thursday, May %, in the Jr.
High auditorium at 800 p. m. DR.. w.
r. Boyd, of Great Falls will deliver
the address. Those graduating are:
Elizabeth A. Martin, Catherine
Rouse, Edith NJ. Jewell, Carol Jean
Wood, Jane Ruth LaMunyan, Thyrza
A. Sperry, Phyllis Mae Boyes, Rachel
Leah Sleizer, Helen M. Sperry, Mary
Elizabeth LaMunyan, Betty hampton,
Frances Irene Gompf, Marthelen Sy-
version, Ruth Shanahan, Lillian NJ
Friend, Frank Hatten Karnes, Will
liam J. Kammeyer, Mildred Louise
Buck, Lester Olaf Johanson, Mary
Helen Hargreaves, Joseph Kermit
Lyon, Myrtle E. Corbett, Byron B.
Blough, Mary Annabelle Mahoney,
Helen A. Grambauer, Lloyd w. Baker,
Allan j. Boothman, Elmer T. Switzer
Continued on last page)
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
New Mayor and
Council Take Office

The new Libby city council was or
gained Tuesday evening when Elmer
Switzer was indicted into office as
mayor and DR.. A. E. Ostroot, ]. A.
Krall and Vernon Crotteau were
sworn. in as aldermen, having been
reelected. l.. G. Klenck and j. w.
Haigler took their oaths Of office as
city treasurer and police magistrate
respectively. K. r. Veldman was re-
appointed city clerk and H. L. Green
chief Of police.
Mayor Switzer announced the ap-
pointment of the following commit
tees:
Streets and Alleys--Krall, Burling-
ham, Neils.
Light and Water-Crotteau, collars,
Neils.
Sewers-Burlingham, Krall, Os-
troot.
Health-Ostroot, Crotteau, Burling-
ham.
Health Officer and Chief Of Police
H. l.. Green.
Finance-Neils, Ostroot, collars.
Ordlnance--Zollars, Crotteau, Krall.
Health Officer--Dr. G. j. Martin.
Street Commissioner-H T.. Green.
Park Board-W. e. Dexter, Mrs.
John Peav Mrs. II. M. Gompf.
Building nspector-Webb Napier.
A petition was presented to the
council by M. d. Rowland and other
property owners at the west Of the
city asking their incorporation into
the city limits. The necessary legal
steps viii be taken to accomplish
that.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
LibbyE Fans Organize
Twilight League

Some Is or 80 Libby baseball fans
meet Wednesday evening and organ
lied Twilight League to play q
series OF 20 games this summer. W.
N. Curtis was elected president Of
the club and J. F. Fennessy, secre-
tary-treasurer, the same officers as
last year.
Four teams will compose the league
the Mill team, the Pirates (last
years champions), the Business Mems
team and the Firemen.
The first game will be played
Thursday evening, May Is, between
the Firemen and the Business Men.
Games will be called at $50.
A series Of 20 games will be played
aqd in order to induce large sale
of tickets, season tickets will be sold
for $1.00. Games with outside teams
will be SO cents. A full schedule of
games and more detail will be an
nounced next week.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08

years each. Mr.. Weydemeyer is well
known over the county and enjoys the
reputation of being a careful and
competent official. When not acting
in the capacity of county official,
Mr.. Weydemeyer has operated a
ranch at Fortine.
J. w. Weir Files.
Another candidate to enter the poll
tical race is ]. w. Weir who files
for the democratic nomination for
county assessor. "Jack" Weir has
held that office so long and so COM
petentiy that every voter I'm the
county undoubtedly knows Of his rec
ord. Mr.. Weir is recognized as one
OF the best posted and most compe-
tent assessors in the state.
Brink Will Seek Reelection.
II. E. Brink, who is the present
county commissioner from the Libby
district, filed this week as q candidate
Tor the republican nomination. Mr..
Brink first got the office by appoint
ment about seven and \ half years
ago and six years ago was elected by
large vote. In the seven and q half
years in the office he has demonstrated
that he is an official of unquestioned
integrity who does not hesitate to
sacrifice his own personal and poll
teal interests when they conflict with
the interest of the taxpayer and good
government: Mr.. Brink has been re-
sponsible for the building of many
miles of good highway and has plans
IN mind for much other good work in
that connection, as soon as funds are
available. Mr.. Brink is known over
the county as fair and upright Off
cial and will poll his full share of the
votes.
Timothy Miller Seeks Reelection.
Timothy Miller has filed for re-
election as state representative for
Lincoln county, seeking the democrat
ic nomination. He is the present in
cumbent and has served two terms.
Mr.. Miller is pioneer resident of
Libby and always polls a large vote
when he goes before the voters of
the county.
Seeks Democratic Nomination.
James Mahoney filed the first of
the week for the democratic nomina-
ton for county commissioner. Mr..
Mahoney is long time resident here,
lives on a tract west of the city and
owns considerable business property
within the city. He is the only demo-
cratic candidate to file up to this
time for this office.
80 t.
: Tive Woasen File.
Mrs. Carrie Hoyt LaMunyan has
filed for the office of county super
lntendent of schools on the democratic
ticket, asking reelection to the office
she now holds. Mrs. LaMunyan is
serving her first term with ability
and successfully. Mrs. H. M. Gompf
will seek election as coroner, to which
office she was appointed upon the
recent death Of her husband. Mrs.
Gompf is competent business
woman and will fill the office eff
GENTLY If chosen for the office by the
voters.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
Give Shower to Honor Bride.

Last Thursday evening, Mesdames
r. L. DeRosia and O. R. Tone, at the
home OF the latter, entertained at
bridge, five tables being in play. Mrs.
Josephine Austin carried away high
honors, while Mrs. Frank Boyle was
consoled with low.
This was given in the form of a
shower for Mrs. Larmon Townsend,
slster-in-law of the hostesses, who,
very recently, became bride.
After the serving of dainty refresh
ments, loud rap was heard. The
bride was asked to answer it and
found an immense May basket loaded
with lovely and appropriate gifts.
With much fun and laughter each
gift was unwrapped.
At late hour, amid cheers and
good wishes for the bride, the happy
guests departed.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
Report Good Work on Troy Streets

Report Good Work on Troy Streets
Libby people returning from Troy
the past week report noticeable inn
provement in our neighboring towns
streets. The good work, it turns out,
was done by using the county tractor
and large grader, kindly loaned to
the city by County Commissioner
Monio, the city Of course paying the
labor, gas and oil bills. The work, it
is said. was done rs recommended by
Commissioner Monio and has resulted
in good work being done. Some gravel
is being placed On the streets.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
Improving kootenai Falls Highway.

While in the city the first of the
week County Commissioner Monio
stated he had two men and a truck
working on the Kootenai Falls sec
ton of the highway widening turn
outs and making other improvements
to make more safe that narrow high
way. Signs that are being painted
here will soon be put up. Keeping the
traffic down to Is miles an hour will
he attempted, and signs will urge
shifting to second gear where wis.,
dom would SO decree. Mr.. Monio also
said logs would be placed at the outer
edge OF the highway in the worst
places, wherever it is possible. All
IN all the safety factor of this road
will be greatly improved.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
TRACK CUPS IN 193o---WHY7

1t was not luck that won this track
meet for Libby. 1t was courage and
tireless effort of both coaches and
contestants that put those cups in
our Assembly.
We've made a showing in 1880 and
with the same spirit and the same
support we can do it a~ain next
year.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
SENIORS!it

They are gone this morning-The
Seniors.
We're glad they'll be back tomor-
row, and that they have wonderful
day for their Sneak.
Well miss this Glass of 80, they've
had spirit in their work and in their
play.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
JUNIOR PROM.

It has been the policy of the school
70 invite all alumni and business peo-
pie OF the city to the Junior Prom.
For some reason many Of these invi-
tatlons have not reached their destin-
alton. The school wishes to correct
this error and by this means to issue
an invitation to those mentioned
hbove. We regret very much that
the oversight has been made.
A "A. WOOD, Superintendent.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
Little Daughter Dies.

The sympathy Of their many friends
in Libby will 60 to Mr.. and Mrs. Clay
ton Roche of Minneapolis because Of
the death Of their little sx-weeks-old
daughter, Mary Ellen, who died Tues
day in Minneapolis. Funeral services
were held in Minneapolis and the body
will arrive here Friday for burial.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
CHAIRMAN WILL BE
GUEST OF LIBBY CHR

Thoms N. Marlowe of Helena.
chairman of the state fish and game
commission, will be the guest of Lib
by organizations on Saturday, Nav
II, and arrangements are being made
to have banquet that evening in his
honor, sponsored by the Libby Com
mercial club, in Masonic hall. More
definite announcements will be made
next week.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
TO HOLD JOINT MEETING
SUNDAY AT HAPPY'S INN

The Libby Woman's Club and the
Libby Commercial Club will hold their
annual joint meeting at Happy's Inn
next Sunday, with dinner At 5 o'clock
and other entertainment features Ia
ter In the evening. These events are
always popular and a large attend
ance is assured. Notices of the event
have been mailed to all club men,
bers.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
Short Session of Court.

Short Session of Court.
Judge c. W. Pomeroy presided at
short session of district court in
Libby Tuesday, at which time Patri-
cha Andrews was arraigned on a
charge of bigamy. She pleaded not
guilty. The court appointed B. F.
Maiden as attorney for the defendant
Judge Pomeroy will again be in Lib
by for session of court on May 20,
at 9:11 o'clock.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
Injured in Speeder Spill.

K. II. Pond, Great Northern en-
ployee, was injured Tuesday between
Libby and Renord in speeder crash.
he sustained severe scalp decorations
which were dressed at the Libby hos
pital.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-05-08
Placed Oh Seven Per Cent System.

1t is reported, on good authority,
that when two state highway en-
glneers were in Libby last week they
stated that the Libby Eureka section
OF the /. r. highway had been placed
on the per cent system and thus
becomes available for federal aid.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-24
NOT THE SAME FATE FOR
 NICE CHRISTMAS CARDS

MT. Christmas Card leaned heav- fly against the rack. The store was dark. The doors locked. What g day What a day!" he groaned. 1 Mrs. Christmas Card sighed loud ly. You have suffered no moro than have, my dear"
 What I object to are ladies who bend back my corners, and peer at my picture, and read my lines, and then lay me down again all askew, said MT. Christmas Card.
 That's nothing! How would you like to have a little girl jam you back in your envelope so that she tore the red lining?"
 Several other cards spoke up. They all complained of bad treat ment-
 And we'll all be thrown in the waste basket, anyhow" finished MT. Christmas Card. "Ho-hum dear mel"
 But next morning when both MT. and Mrs. Christmas Card were bought by the same person and lat CT sent to the same family, and not thrown into the waste basket but set up on the mantle, they felt very proud.
 But we are very remarkable cards" they told each other, and waited for the next person to say, How perfectly lovely these are!" Martha Banning Thomas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-24
DOUGLAS NEVIS
DOUGLAS HAS ITS FIRST
 MUNICIPAL CHRISTMAS TREl

Casting the glow from it's many cclored lights to brighten the Yule- tide spirit of the community, Doug lass first municipal Christmas tree was erected here yesterday by May or Kilburn and assistants. Stand ing at Guys Drug Store corner the lights gently waving in the breeze, the tree can be seen from many different directions to con- stitute a source of aesthetic pleas ures while they last
 Tonight the Boys and Girls Glee Club of the School will serenade the town ending up at the Con- munity Christmas tree about o'clock. The club will be under the direction of Miss Margaret Pimber- aon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-24

LIKES TO SEE DADDY SANTA
 Even the youngster who does not believe in Santa Claus enjoys sec ing his father arrayed in red flan- nels and cotton whiskers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-24
TOM HALL IS NEW
 w. M., DOUGLAS MASONs

Election of officers of Gasti- neaux Lodge, F. & A. M, No. PA, was held at the regular meeting last night and in addition to the selection of Thomas E. Hall as Worshipful Master, the following were chosen to hold office during the coming year They will be in- stalled early in January:
 Edmund Andrews, Senior War den; F. A. J. Gallwas, Junior War
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-24
JOYOUS CHRISTMAS CAROLS

The carol was originally a joyous dance, a sign of liberation from the religious austerity of the Puritan era. Percy Dearmer, writing in "The Oxford Book of Carols" says The carol, by forsaking the time less contemplative melodies of the church, began the era of modern music, which throughout has been based on the dance"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-24
CHRISTMAS THOUGHT

If deserts can be made to blossom through water, that is conserved and carried far afield, cannot the Christmas spirit be conserved and carried through the year?-Tne American Magazine.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-24
RETURNS FROM SEATTLE

Mrs. Arne Shudshift was a home coming passenger on the Alameda yesterday after three months ab- sence during which she underwent Q major operation and from which she is now fully recovered and much improved in health.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-24

den; Charles Sey, Treasurer; Will liam R. Spain, Secretary; Albert Goetz, Chaplain; Samuel Devon, Marshall; Rangnar Kronquist, Sen- for Deacon; Elton Engstrom, Junior Deacon; Harold Gallwas, & S.; D. Sinclair Brown, J. S.; Glenn Oakes, Organist; Adolph Hirsch, Tyler.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-24
SPECIAL SERVICES

At g o'clock tomorrow morning Holy Mass will be observed at the Catholic Church in Douglas and at 10 o'clock in the forenoon there will be Holy Mass and a sermon by the Rev, Louis B. Egan, s. J.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-24
BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS

References to the present as a severely mechanistic era are num- erous Yet the books of adventure and the fairy tales are as welcome to the Christmas tree as ever.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-24
STRAW FOR CHRISTMAS

Straw is said to be used for dec oration in Greek homes on Christ mas day in memory of the stable of Bethlehem.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-08-21
MRS. [. W. GRIFFIN PASSED AWlY LAST MITE

Mrs. r. w. Griffin, beloved wife of the business associate of w. J. Erskine at Kodiak, passed away during the night, at the Seward General Hospital The end came peacefully
 Mrs. Griffin had been stricken with paralysis which had affected an entire side and little hope was held for her recovery AS far as is known the funeral will be held here.
 MT. and Mrs Griffin arrived just few days ago from Kodiak on the SS Evans and was at once taken to the hospital. The heart broken husband, is guest at the Van Glider Hotel.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-08-21
WATSON IN PORT

The SS Admiral Watson, of the
 P. s. s. Co.,, arrived in port today from the south with fair list of passengers and tonnage. The Watson continues Westward and is scheduled to depart, southbound out of Seward, next Monday nite.