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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
Respected MatrOn
Passes To Reward

The community was saddened
Wednesday to learn that Mrs. M. E..
Schouweiler had passed away early
that morning at her home in this
city, following sudden attack OF a
trouble with which she had been af-
flicted for many years. Mrs. Schou-
weller had been in poor health all
winter but had been up and about
and had considered taking an auto
ride Tuesday night. Later the attack
developed and in her weakened con-
dition she could not survive it.
Funeral services will be held from
ST. Joseph's Catholic church Satur-
dav morning 1T 10 o'clock and burial
will be in the Libby cemetery.
Jennie Mahan was born 1t Plain
view, Mimi, July IL, 1861, and was
81 years, 9 months and IL days Of
age at her taking away. On January
10, 1887, she and Mr.. Schouweiler
were married at Plainview. Mr.. and
Mrs. Schouweiler lived for num-
Der OF years in South Dakota and
later At Superior, Wis, removing to
Portland, Or, in 1907. In January.
1916, they came to Libby and have
made their home here since that time.
Two children were born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Schouweiler, a son, Marvin, OF
Los Angeles, California, and dau9h-
ter, Miss Frances, who came from
Spokane last fall to be with her
mother because of her poor health.
The son will arrive for the funeral.
Mrs. Schouweiler was Of a quiet,
unassuming nature, finding her great
est pleasure in her home and with her
family. She was an affectionate wife
and mother and leaves dear memories
in the hearts of those who survive
her. The sympathy of the community
Is extended to the Borrowing rela-
tives.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
Little Girl Dies From
Effects Of Poison

Della Mae, the little three year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Smith,
died in the Kalispell hospital last
Sunday, following illness that doctors
SAID was due to something she had
eaten. The little one died in spasms.
The father and mother and othes.
members Of the family were i'll at
the same time.
Funeral services were held in Lib
by Tuesday and burial was in the
Libby cemetery, Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
beng residents of Libby but Mr..
Smith at present being employed at
Coram. where his family was with
him. MIR. and Mrs. John Smith are
grandparents and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
C1rlppen are great grandparents Of the
little girl.
Della Mae was sweet little miss
and the bereaved relatives have the
sympathy Of the community in the
tragedy that took her from them.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
Jennings People
Must Not Use G.N.
Right of Way

The Great Northern Railway com.
pany had m action in district cour,
Tuesday praying for an injunction
restraining Harold Dudley of Jennina,
from use Of the railroad ri4ht-of-wsy
as : highway in and out Of Jennings
Certain residents Of Jennings have
longed used the right-of-way as 4 roac
to and from that place, that being
the only practical means of reaching
Jennings by the ranchers there, ex.
cept by use of G. N. train service
The railway company fears tina,
eventually someone will be killed il
the practice is continued and seeks to
put stop to it.
Because of high rock cliff that
closely hugs the railroad track, it is
impossible to build road into Jen-
nings except at excessive cost. The
residents there have long desired
such road but the cost of its con-
struction has defeated their desires.
Dudley failed to contest the case
in court and the injunction was
granted. Hans Walchli of Kalispell
appeared as attorney for the railroad.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
FILE OBJECTIONS TO APPLI-
CATION FOR BUS SERVICE

HELENA, April 81. -(U.P.)-
"Train service afforded by the Great
Northern is excellent. Why jeopardize
it by allowing motor bus service com
petition?"
In plain words, this comprised the
stand taken by the Lincoln county
board of county commissioners, the
Libby Commercial club, the Flathead
Transit company, Whitefish chamber
of commerce and the Great Northern
railroad company against the appli-
cation Of Roscoe Garrison, Troy, for
q certificate to operate q motor bus
line between Kalispell and the Mon
tana- Idaho state line.
The protestants point out that the
service given by the Great Northern
railroad Is excellent and that II bus
service competition were to be inaug-
urated this train service would prob
ahly be curtailed. Another point was
that the bus service couiu not be OPP
Grated during part Of the winter be-
cause of impossible roads.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
Has Masquerade Party.

The Book Corner club had a mas.
querade party at the Library Satur.
day. Thirteen members were present
There were 8 negroes, 2 gypsies, {
fairies, B boys dressed as girls, tom
boy, l brown-eyed Susan and jap.
.anese girl. The brown-eyed Susar
costume, worn by Jean Heuck, wor
first prize, and four tied for second
In the drawing Of straws Mary Mar.
garet Gildea drew the longest, cap.
turing the prize. We all enjoyed hunt
ing for Easter eggs, having our pic.
lures taken. parading down the stree,
and playing games, after which we
had delicious lunch.
MARIE KUJAWA, Secretary.
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Enttnrial
SCHOLARSHIP.

This six weeks the Seniors again
took the scholarship cup. 1t looks as
though this1 successive victory has
become somewhat tradition.
At the end Of every six weeks the
subject comes up and the lower class
men always with a look Of helpless
ness and a shrug of their shoulders,
say, "Oh, the Seniors got it again, Of
course as though they couldn't do
thing to stop them
They know they can If they want
TO badly enough. Is it just because
they don't care and don't have suffi-
Gent ambition to exert themselves a
little more7 Well, why don't they
care? That's just 1t, why don't they?
Well, let's ask ourselves and think
about ii and t44n Rst 10 dseork. Ts@&rS Il
one more six weeks!
NJ. F..
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
Much Interest in Story Hour

Miss Inez Ratekin, county librarian,
made business trip to the eastern
end of the county last week. While
in Eureka she held a story hour for
the young children and reports there
were one hundred present. On account
of the large number it was necessary
to hold the story hour n the grade
school. The next day Mr.. Price in
vited her to visit the school and talk
to the upper grades.
On her trip, Miss Ratekin visited
three of the rural schools and saws
that the children have read large
number of library books this year.
Those students reading required
amount will receive library certifi-
Gates.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
Takes Action
To Stop Stock
Nuisance
Owners Must Not Allow
Animals to Run at Large.
Within City. |
DO MUCH DAMAGE
TOTOWN PROPERTY

County Attorney Herbert has re-
Gently been Hauling over the Goals,
number of ranchers in this vicinity
who persist in letting their stock run
at large, to the huge detriment and de-
struction OF Libby gardens, yards aud
shruhbery. Such stock is an eternal
pest to Libby home owners and each
year do damage running into small
sum of money. As consequence. q
number of Libby women called in
person upon County Attorney Herbert
and beseeched his aid in Skating the
costly nuisance. And the county ct.
torney is doing what he can to stop
It. One lrate stock owner, in Z tele-
phone conversation with the county
attorney, threatened TO "punch his
nose if he didn't leave his stock alone.
Another threatened all manner Of dire
things because the county attorney
had caused the arrest of q minor in
connection with this stock nuisance.
evidently holding the foolish and mis-
taken notion that minor cannot be
arrested for violation of law. Tn spite
OF this County Attorney Herbert SAYS
he intends to proceed in his attempt
to abate this nuisance even though
ne may have to run the risk of having
his nose punched. II do not wish to
cause anyone any trouble" said Mr..
Herbert, "but the law prohibits the
allowing of stock to run at large in
municipality, it is an expensive
nuisance here in the city and / intend
to perform my plain duty when an in
formation is filed with me against
any such practice"
The state law covering this matter
is as follows
Sec. 3401. 1t is hereby provided
that livestock, consisting Of horses,
cattle, mules, sheep, goats, and swine
or any such animals shall not be al
lowed to- run at large in any incor~
norated city, or in any incorporated
town. IL
Sec. s4o2. Any person owning
livestock or having in charge any
horses, mules, cattle, sheep, goats or
swine or any such animals, who will
fully and unlawfully permits any such
livestock to trespass, in violation of
any Of the provisions of this act,
shall be deemed to be guilty Of a
and upon conviction
thereof shall be punished as such as
provided by law.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
MaChineryk
PurchaSedFOr'
Golden West
VIM. Herbert Purchases
Equipment in Spokane
For Mine.
WORK TO ST ART
ON MILE OF ROAD

During trip to Spokane last week
William Herbert made arrangements
for the purchase of machinery to be
used In the development of the Gold
en- West mine on Fisher river, south
of Libby, property that apparently
is very rich in gold ore. The machin-
cry will include full Diesel engine of
50 horse power, compressor, 1000
feet OF air line and appurtenant APP
paratus.
1.-THE largest engine part weighs
seven tons. 1t will be taken from
the railroad up to the gold camp by
truck as soon as the mile of road.
under construction, is completed from
the highway to the mine," said Mr..
Herbert.
"On the Golden West claims, where
there are so many rich veins, devel-
opment may reasonably be expected
to show sufficient tonnage to warrant
the erection of large mill. But if
the high grade, of which we have dis
closed much, persists in development,
we will not need large plant. This
would be more favorable to our enter
prise because of the expense of hand
ling large mill.
THE character of this ore," SAYS
Mr.. Herbert, Indicates deep-seated
origin All we need to do is to follow
it down. Containing free gold, galena
and sphalerite, samples have been
mounted in transparent celluloid and
placed in the Harvard university on
request of government geologist.
From vein opened for lag feet
we shipped carload of ore that
brought $2331 net, or SIT ton from
the Bunker Hill smelter. On a drift
100 feet lower, values Of $244 were
obtained. In another place. the ore
contains 1855, Of which $500 is in
gold besides ounces Of silver and 25
ner cent 1aaf{ -s-~ $500 ssss 500 =
I'm a fourth opening. where the
ore is foot to IL feet wide, gold
is visible frequently in length of 200
feet. A geologist has assured us that
we have the center of rich minerali-
cation"
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
CELEBRATE FIFTIETH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

This paper Is III receipt of a clip
ping from the CASTOR, Ore, News
Times which tells Of the celebrating
Of the golden wedding anniversary Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Don E. Schanck. Mr..
and Mrs. Schanck lived in Libby a
number of years and the clipping will
interest old-time citizens here. 1t
reads:
Half century ago on the Allan
tic slope young man and woman
married and following the advice of
Greeley turned their faces to the west.
That was in Pennsylvania in 1880.
Sunday, April 6, family dinner cele-
brated the fiftieth anniversary of
that event when D. E. Schanck, Gas
ton city recorder, and his wife with
their daughters, Mrs. w. B. Hutchins
of Kelso, Wash, and Mrs. r. r. Mere
dith Of CASTOR with their husbands
and families gathered at the family
home in CASTOR. Letters and cards Of
congratulation and best wishes have
showered Mr.. and Mrs. Schanck in
recognition Of this 50th wedding ami
versary. Many beautiful gifts have
marked the season and $25 in gold
symbolized the golden anniversary.
Mr.. Schanck, one time mayor of
CASTOR, with his wife, has moved
from frontier to frontier. Starting
in his young manhood on the western
trail, he taught school in Pennsyl-
vania, Michigan, Kansas and Illinois.
With his faithful helpmate he fol-
lowed the lure of the gold trails which
led to Montana, Alaska and Califor-
MIA to find the end of the rainbow
Oregon--in the autumn of life.
Throughout his vigorous life Mr..
Schanck has been a public spirited
man. When called upon by the COM
munity in which he made his home,
he served its citizens well. In Mon
tana he served as postmaster, sheriff
and legislator, and since settling in
Oregon ten years ago, CASTOR has
benefited by his experience. Through
all his varied career Mrs. Schanck
has been the homemaker and help
mate. Housekeeping and homemaking
for nifty years with scarcely a day
off, her life has run along with little
variation whether on the eastern or
western coast of the continent.
The growing of small fruits, nuts
and peppermint now interests the
former school teacher-miner and life
Is pleasant thing. Companions
through life's spring time and sum-
mer with their children and children's
children near, life's autumn presents
only its russets and colds and there
is no sere and yellow leaf for this
half century husband and wife.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24

third, L. Johanson (Sr.). Time COS
$50 yd. dash-First, B. Blougl
(Sr): second, G. Larson (Jr.); third
L. Van Auken Orr. Time 2.26.
Mile Run--First, G. Larson (Jr.)
second, A. Boothman (Sr.); third, c
Lusher (Frosh). Time SOL.
100 yd. high hurdles-First, ]
Woodwork (Soph); second, H. Boyel
lJr.) and M. Keller (Soph) tied. Time
1874.
22o yd. low hurdles-First, H
Boyer, dr.; second, L. Baker (Sr.)
third, J. Woodwork (Soph). Time
3O.6.
High jump-First, L. Baker (Sr.);
second, w. Williams, (Jr.); third, H
Boyer (Jr.). s feet.
Pole vault-First, w. Williams
(Jr); second, H. Boyer dr.; third
L. Baker (Sr). 9 feet 10 in.
Broad jump-First, : w. Williams
fJr.l and H. Boyer (Jr.) tied; third
A. Peterson (Jr). II feet 4 in.
Shot put-First E. Davidson (Sr);
second, w. Williams (Jr.); third, w.
Davidson (Jr.). 38 IT. 7 in.
Javeline-First w. Williams (Jr.l:
second G. Larson (Jr.);t third, B.
Blough (Sr). 125 #.
Discus-First, w. Davidson Orr,
second, W. Williams (Jr.); third T..
Davidson (Sr.). Sc # s in.
Relay. Juniors: G. Larson, w. Will
liams, A. Peterson. Fl. Boyer. Time
1.48.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
Holds Short Session OF Court.

Judge G. w. Pomeroy held a short
session of district court in Libby Tues
day. Elias Solem Of Libby was com
mitted to the hospital for the in
sane. The extent of Solem's insan-
itv was uncertain but it was thought
treatment at the hospital might help
him. He desired to be committed.
A divorce WAS granted Bessie Rose
OF Libby from P,.ssS. Rose.
Upon action brought by the Great
Northern, Harold w. Dudley was en-
joined from using the railroad right
of-way as highway to and from
Jennings. A number Of probate mat
tiers were attended to.
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Attractive.

The next time you can't find any
thing to do, why don't you turn your
efforts to making Libby more attrac-
tive? How? Simple enough. If each
one OF us, big and little, would pick
up paper and rubbish from our own
yard; if each one would plant flow
er garden, even small one: If we
would keep our back yard clean
how much nicer Libby would be.
Spotlight.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
Inter-Class Track Meet.

Last Friday afternoon the Juniors
demonstrated their track ability ir
winning the Interclass Track meet
Each team had its strong points ane
every event was exciting.
The final check-up: Juniors 70, Sc.
nlors Az, Sophomores 8, Freshmen A
The places taken were:
LOO yd. dash-First, H. Boyer (Jr.);
second, B. Grambauer (Sr.); third. L
Baker (Sr.). Time 11.2.
22O yd. dash-First, B. Grambauer
ySr); second, l.. Baker (Sr.); third
Hans Boyer (Jr.). Time 26.6.
44O yd. dash--First, A. Peterson
(Jr.); second, c. Brown {Soph)
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
Visit Victor Empire Min.

Walter Haitley and a Mr.. Mas OF
Pullman and J. H. Dby, mining en-
gineer of Spokane, were in Libby
Saturday looking after work that Is
being done at the Victor Empire mine.
Mr.. Haitley is fiscal agent for the
company and Mr.. Mas is a heavy
stakeholder. Mr.. Ely states that work
on the tunnel at the mine is progress
ing nicely and that 200 feet more will
take them into the ore body, it is be-
lieved. Frank Vanderpool, Antoine
Quist and J. Fry are driving the tun-
mel.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
Will Give Free Entertainment

Dorothy's Dancing Dozen. versatile
entertainers of Libby, will give a
series of entertainments for publ
city Of the j. & C. used car auction.
The young people in Dorothy's or
ganization are all talented and an in
terestlng entertainment is assured All
who attend. Entertainments Friday.
April 20. 8 p. m; Saturday at | D. m.
ana p. M. just across the street
from the J. & c. Garage. No admis-
sion.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
CARS FOR EIJREk All

The Lincoln County Meet comes
May 2 and 3. Every preparation is
being made to send our best repre-
sentatives to Eureka. Last year the
grades won their meet and the high
school lacked but one-half point of
tying with the winners. The meet
should be close again this year. The
grades have been allowed larger
representation so anyone who is plan
ming on attending the meet is asked
to save some room in his car for con-
testants. Libby has always sent a
large delegation and with continued
good weather the trip will be a fine
one.
Friday afternoon, Saturday morn
ing and afternoon will be used to run
off the meet.
VI
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Entertain '29 pinochle Club.

Mrs. Harold and Mrs. Loren Gompf
were hnstesses- tn-the 90 -pinnchla
club Wednesday evening at the home
of Mrs. Loren Gompf4 High score hon
ors were won by Mrs. Kusher and
Mrs. Bessey and the consolation by
Mrs. Lusher and Mrs. Frank Boyle.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24

Mrs. Martha Anderson and two chill
dren, former residents Of Wolf Point,
Montana who haue- bean making
visit with her mother, Mrs. Jack OIL
lver, have decided to make their home
here. Mrs. Anderson has bought James
Lencho's 80 acres of land above Pros
pect creek.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
County Commissioners in Session

The county commissioners were in
special session Monday for a short
time and then Commissioners Brink
and Millegan drove to Troy with
Commissioner Monio to investigate
road right-o f-way there. regarding
which Mr.. Monio desired their adj
wise.
1t will be noted in the official pro-
ceedings that the commissioners have
agreed to include in their next budget
100000 to help defray cost of con-
district. ''''
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
Entertains the Three Tvs

Mrs. Irene Barrett was hostess to
the Three Nv bridge club Saturday
evening. at which bridge was the eve
ning's diversion. During the serving
Of refreshments, high score winners
were announced, honors going to Mrs.
James Richmond and the consolation
to Mrs. Leo Becker.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR
STATE REPRESENTATIVE

Announcement is made in this is
sue by Harry Thatcher of his candi-
dacy for the republican nomination for
state representative. Mr.. Thatcher
has been a resident of the Eureka
district for number of years, and is
now residing in the Pinkham creek
section. He has a wide acquaintance
in that part of the county.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
Camp Fire News.

Last Thursday the Unaliyi Camp
Fire group met with Mary Jane
Dwinelle. The meeting was called TO
order by Jean Switzer. A letter was
read to the group sent by Mrs.
Church thanking them for the flowers
and asking for the acceptance OF her
resignation. The girls were downcast
at the thought Of losing Mrs. Church.
Jean Switzer and Vava Dickin re-
cited their declamatory pieces. Com
mittees We're appointed to sell at diff
ferent periods OF the day during the
sale Saturday.
Our next meeting will be at the
home Of Jean Switzer.
George Millett left last week on
business trip 10 KliekitAt, Wash.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
Working on Silver Crown

Frank Pival recently let contract
to jim Stewart for the driving Of the
crosscut on the Silver Crown mine on
Granite creek distance of so feet. It
Is believed that distance will open a
rich ore body Of galena ore.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
Mrs. Ed. Olson Is Hostess.

Mrs. Ed Olson was hostess to the
Friday Night Bridge club last Tues
day, evening at an affair that was
very pleasant. Honors were won by
Mrs. Ray Rice and consolation by
Mrs. Elmer Switzer. The guest prize
was captured by Mrs. George Smith.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
Big Crowd Attends Annual Ball.

The annual Easter Monday ball Civ
en- by the Libby Volunteer Fire de.
partment was the usual complete sue
cess, both from a social and f.
nacial standpoint. The large hall was
filled with dancers who apparently
enjoyed to the full this popular an
nual event. A financial report is no,
yet available.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
SENIOR PLAY POSTPONED
UNTIL APRIL 20.
Geological Collection

Mr.. Byers Of the forest service pre-
saatasl the geological department with
. fine specimen of a fossil ciphalapod.
The school will be pleased to receive
fossil or mineral specimens which can
be used to build up a permanent col
lection.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24

]. K. Dwinelle of the local forest
service returned after two weeks
detail to the District Office at Mis-
soula and Is this week attending the
ranger meeting at Standpoint.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24

Honor Society Entertains
The High School Honor Society en-
tertained the high school and the Jun
Tor High Honor Society with a pleas
Continued on last page)
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Continued dry weather is causing
forest service officials = crest deal
of concern. It has already resulted in
four fires this month, ranging from
the large Dunn Creek fire east of
Libby to three smaller fires burning
this week near Troy. This is An nm
usual record for fires so early In the
season.
Records made public by Supervisor
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24

1t is imperative during this dry
weather that everyone be extremely
careful in all uses of fire as ground
conditions are so dry that 4 little
fire getting away at this time can
very quickly assume tremendous pro-
portions and cause large loss.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1930-04-24
Urges Public To Use Extreme Care
XITo Prevent Serious Forest Fires

Since the following Was writ
ten light bat steady rain has
been falling in this district. start
inE last night. 1t undoubtedly
will do much to leases fire risk
but will not rensove the need for
extreme care by everyone whilc
in the forests.
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/ F. ]. Jefferson indicate that during
the seven weeks Of March and April
there has been but 71-1OO of an inch
of rainfall compared with I fall of
! 80-1OO inches during the same period
last year, which WAS record dry
year. Coupled with temperatures
averaging 20 degrees higher than a
year ago this is resulting in the les
SEEMING of the moisture in the forest
content and fast increasing fire