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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-11
STATE GRAND OFFICERS
VISITS LIBBY LODGE

Mrs. Mertie M. Brattin. Worthy
Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter,
o. e. S., OF Montana, paid her Off
cial visit to Libby Chapter No. So last
Friday evening, at which time the off,
GERS exemplified the ritualistic work
for her inspection.
Mrs. Brattin was presented with a
gift of gold and corsage bouquet from
the chapter.
A six o'clock banquet was served
in the Masonic dining room to over
hundred guests Among the out-of-
town visitors attending the chapter
were. Carl M Brattin, Grand Master
A. F. A. NJ of Sidney, j. B. Farris
Mesdames J. b. Farris, Vivian Smith
Emma Doonan, Kate Morrison of Troy
Mesdames Harriet West, Of Rexford
Nellie Fielding, Eureka, Leonia Brett
hauer, Whitefish.
On Saturday at noon a splendid
| luncheon was served by the officer:
at the pleasant home of Mrs. Lot
Joughin in honr of Mrs. Brattin, a
which time 20 officers and guests were
seated at beautifully decorated tables
Saturday afternoon Mr.. and Mrs
Brattin, Mr.. and Mrs Rowland ant
Mrs. Alice Farris drove to Troy ant
were dinner guests at the home 0
Mrs. Chas. Smith, after which the.
visited the chapter at Troy that eve
ming.
Mrs. Brattin left Monday for Dill
Ion and MIR. Brattin left Tuesday TO
Butte where they will visit and in
spect lodges.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-11
Two More
Go To State
PenitentiarY
VIM. Burkhart and Chas.
McKeen Each Get One
Year.
GIVEN JUDGMENT
AGAINST EUREKA

Lincoln county has two more rep
resentatives in the house of correction
at Deer Lodge, more generally spoken
of as the state penitentiary. They win
get their board and room free for Z
period of one year, all because they de-
cided to go contrary to the rules md
regulations laid down by this CREST
commonwealth governing the conduct
of its citizens and those who happen TO-
be sojourning within its borders.
In ordinary phraseology, william
Burkhart of Whitefish was sentenced
to one year in the penitentiary BY
Judge Asa l. Duncan in district court
in Libby on Monday. Burkhart pleaded
guilty to the charge of receiving stoIen
goods. 1t will be remembered, as re-
cited In this newspaper two weeks ego,
that Burkhart was hired to haul to
Whitefish certain goods stolen froA
the P. " Klinke store at Fortine. He
was arrested in Whitefish by Sheriff
Baney
The other new boarder at the Deer
Lodge institution is Charles McKeen,
who was apprehended in North Dakota
and was brought back to Libby last
week by Sheriff Baney. McKeen
pleaded guilty to charge Of forgery
Something over year ago Mckeen
forged the endorsement on a check
and cashed it at the Klinke store for
some eighty odd dollars.
Sheriff Baney and George Blackwell
left Tuesday with the two prisoners
for Deer Lodge
o. p. j. sMosby of Eureka was given
judgment against the City OF Eu-
reka, the Eureka city clerk, and Lin
coin county in the sum Of $2O5.00 and
costs for taxes paid under protest
| Mrs. Nora B. Pomeroy of Eureka. a
cxecutrix of the estate Of Fl. G. Pom
eroy was likewise given judgment
against the above parties in the sum
Of SGT So and costs, also for taxes paid
under protest. 1t is understood these
two actions grew out of what was
claimed by the plaintiffs to have been
excess payments on certain improve
ment district taxes.
Marshall Murray Of Eureka was at
torncy for the plaintiffs in both cases
and Blackboard & Blackford for the
defendants,
Rozella Burke was granted a divorce
from Lester L. Burke and the custod,
Of the minor child.
Judge Asa L. Duncan of Missoull
presided at this term OF court.
District court will again be held ir
Libby on June % at $3.50 a. m.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-11
TELLS OF LIVELY ENCOUNTER
WITH A BIG BLACK BEAR

URAL, June 9.--Last Friday huge
black bear invaded the yard at VIM.
Kukuschke's near Warland and helped
himself to the contents Of the slop pail.
The little girl, catching a glimpse Of
something black at the door and think
ing it was the black colt. ran out to
chase him away The bear promptly
charged and the child escaped into the
house. Mrs. Kukuschke got the gun
with the intention of either killing the
marauder OF frightening him away.
Her excitement, however, was too
much for her aim and the bear neither
died nor otherwise passed away OF
fright. He was hungry and meant to
have his dinner. The dog fearlessly
entered the fray and kept the bear
engaged while the little girl made a
dash for the road to call assistance.
She hailed Ray Alkire and Olsen De
Shazer of the road maintenance crew
and Olsen dispatched the bear. Friday
was an unlucky day for that particular
bear
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-11
Reunion Of Libby
Family Is Featured
By Wedding Of Son
MIR. Raoul Lefeybre and Miss Pearl
Hansen Are Misunderstanding at
Home of Groom's Parents.

Mr., and Mrs. Joseph Lefevbre have
been enjoying family reunion DUR
ing the past week or 10 days all the
children living at a distance having
come home for visit. And to make
the affair more interesting than it
would otherwise be, Raoul Lefevbre,
better known to Libby friends as
Bob" brought young lady with
him from Minneapolis and they were
married Friday by the pastor Of ST.
Johns Lutheran church, the Rev. II
l.. Pfotenhauer. The young couple
were attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
Ramlo, Mrs. Ramlo being a sister OF
the groom Prior to the wedding the
bride was known to her friends as
Miss Pearl Lucille Hanson.
Immediately following the ceremony
a wedding dinner was served to the
members of the family at the homo
OF the groom's parents.
The groom grew to manhood in Lib
by where he has hosts of friends who
will wish him and his bride every
happiness. The bride is an attractive
young lady with an appealing person
!, atty who will make many warn
| friends in Libby as her acquaintance
grows. This is her first trip to thu
West and she has fallen deeply in low
with our mountains and forests TIL
bride and groom expect to leave Sun
day to return to Minneapolis wher
Mr. Lefevbre is employed as manage
of the Lyric theatre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Ramlo and> chill
dren came up from Bend, Or, for tn
reunion and wedding. Mrs. Ramlo
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lefevbrt
Armand Lefevbre arrived last Sunda
from Seattle. Another daughter, Mr.
| AL Hennessy, and son, Velmore, bot
of Libby, also enjoyed the reunion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ramlo expect to leav
Saturday for Bend and Arnaud plar
to return to Seattle Monday.
Arnaud is employed as purser on
west coast steamer, the Mohawk. Re
Gently it took body Of excursions
on special cruise among series
islands lying between Bellingham ar
: Friday Harbor, famed for their beaut
A west coast paper, describing U
cruise, says in part:
!, Pleasures Of the trip, which logg'
:. off approximately 100 miles Of ev
e shifting island scenery from $3.50 a.
r to 5 p. m, were safeguarded by Cal
!, tain George j. Ryan of the Mohaw
who took his vessel into numerous pi
$ turesque channels, and Purser
d Lefevbre, whose handling of the e
= custom crowd maintained a maximu
Of comfort for everyone"
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-11
Mining Engineer
Active IN Developing
Golden West Mine
Drilling Being Pushed in Veins on Two
Sides of Cayon--l0 Men
Employed.

c. r. Nelson, Of Spokane, secretary
of the Golden West Mining company,
was in Libby last week attending the
annual meeting of the company and
upon his return to Spokane gave out
an interview to the Spokesman Review
which reads IN follows.
The roar Of industry has filled the
canyons of West Fisher creek. IS miles
southeast Of Libby, Mont, since N. G.
Sheridan. Spokane and Wallace min
ing engineer, took charge Of the oper-
atoms four weeks ago, according to
c. H. Nelson, secretary treasurer.
Dumps on both sides Of the canyon,
are being enlarged with material
wheeled out from advancing faces in
the Little Annie and New Discovery
mines, and shots are heard from four
or five holes on each hill
As soon as he got the tunnels I'M
der way, Mr.. Sheridan sought an in
innate view OF what was below in the
tunnels on both slopes, said Mr.. Mel
son yesterday He reports satisfac-
ton with the conditions revealed ir
short tunnels and open cuts to tbs
blanket vein, as encouraged by the dis
covery of gold and other metals II
the gulch several hundred feet below
1t seems obvious that the ore blan-
kets both hills He has made wonder.
full showing on the Little Annie anc
opened two good quartz leads in TIKI
New Discovery.
while adding to the knowledge o
the property, this work is making or,
accessible. When the blanket develop.
ments are we'll under way, MIR. Sheri.
dan will turn to the development o
fissure vein which he regards as i'm
portant
For many years he directed thu
development Of large lease on tn
Morning mine of the Federal company
from which ore valued at 100000
was removed by himself and associates
The methods gained in that experienc
are being applied by him to the Colder
West development
Mr.. Sheridan laid additional trac
and bought steel cars and drill stee
He has put the compressor, Diesel en-
CINE, nearly a mile of air lines an
/ the machine drills to effective WORK
The property is near a good highWa,
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-11
AMERICAN LEGION POST
EXTENDS THANKS TO PUBLIC

The Memorial Day services and pro-
gram was one of the most successful
ever held in this community and the
American Legion, under whose au-
spices the services were held, wishes
to take this method Of thanking the
various civic and fraternal orders
which aided SO materially in the sue
cess Of the undertaking. While Mem
orial services are the heritage of every
one, and all persons and organizations
may fully participate in them, but as
the services were conducted under the
direction Of the American Legion
we naturally feel very grateful for the
wonderful attendance and assistance
given by all. We hope and feel conf
dent that next year Memorial service:
will be an even greater success thar
they were this year
AMERICAN LEGION,
Walter L. WOLF, Commander
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-11
Legion Elects Officers.

The Austin Reedy Post Of the Amer
lean Legion elected officers for the en-
suing year last Thursday evening,
which resulted as follows: Walter
WOLF, commander: John Solem, first
vice commander, Eric E. Erickson, sec
ond vice commander; Ivan Rogers, ad-
jutant; Hugh White, sergeant at arms;
r. w. Smithberger, finance officer,
Gus Adamson, chaplain; Vernon Croft
teau, historian
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-11
Surprises Burglar in Home.

Last Saturday afternoon there was
surprised burglar and housekeeper in
the James Spencer home in South Lib
by when the housekeeper stepped into
the house and found burglar at work
Evidntly the man was taken complete
" by surprise as he dropped some
money he had stolen onto the floor
The housekeeper grabbed for 1t and so
did the burglar, but she obtained most
OF it. He got away with about $500,
it is said.
Although Undersheriff Sperry ar
rived at the house within about ID
minutes after the encounter, no trace
Of the man could be found anywhere
in the neighborhood.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-11
Former Libby Man Passes Away.

A clipping from Spokane daily
chronicles the death Of Fred T. Bowen
whom timers here will remember
as having lived here at one time north
Of the river He died Sunday in a
Spokane hospital at the age of 81. He
is survived by one son, Fred G. OF
Spokane, two daughters, Mrs. Marie
Hayden of Spokane and Mrs. Roy
Deary Of Portland, three grandchil-
dren, Gwen Hayden of New York, Bill
lie Bowen and Neil Munson of Spo-
kane; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Clay Of
Everett, Mrs. F. S. Elliott Of Portland
Mrs. Nellie Reeder of Corvallis, Ore.
three brothers, L. NJ of Pueblo, Col
Charles of Everett, Wash, and Joe Of
Wenatchee.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-11
MOOSE MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN
IS GETTING RESULTS

The Silver Jubilee campaign for
membership in the Loyal Order of
Moose has resulted in a 300 increase
in membership in the order.
Monday evening the initiatorv de-
gree was conferred upon Albert Knapp,
Otto Griep, Peter Detjens and S. A.
Rasmussen Other applications were
voted upon and tho work Of the order
will be put on again Monday evening
June a.
After lodge, ice cream and cake was
served by special committee and
another feed promised for next meet
ing night.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-11
Mrs. Richard Is Hostess.

Mrs. A. N. Richard was hostess to the
Fortnightly Bridge club at her pleas
ant home last evening, at which time
Mrs. Anna Christie won high score
prize and Mrs. James Christie the con-
ISOLATION. A guest prize was presented
to Mrs James Davidson The Club
voted at this time to disband until
September.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-11
JOHN r. O'BRIEN DIES
FROM INJURIES RECEIVED
Chest Wounds Resulting From Run
away Develop Into Pneumonia.

John P. O'Brien, aged 3d. passed
away at the Libby hospital Thursday
morning of last week from injuries re-
ceived when his team ran away at his
home near Jennings and he was run
over by the wagon, the accident having
occurred May 30. Chest injuries re-
suited in pneumonia which caused his
death.
Mr.. O'Brien had lived near Jennings
for over 30 years, was unmarried and
has no known relatives in these parts.
He was a Spanish American war vet
eran having served in the Philippines.
Funeral services were held Sunday at
ternoon from the Gompf chapel Rev.
r. w. Orr officiating, with military
burial by the American Legion post
of Libby. Pallbearers consisted oil
Spanish American war veterans.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-11
Another Tonsil Clinic Held.

Another clinic was held Tuesday for
the removal of tonsils at the Libby
hospital, sponsored by the Libby
Woman's club. Those having tonsils
removed were: Jean, daughter of MIR.
and Mrs. Earl Turner; Elnore, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hugllli
Edna, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Webb
Napier; Bobby, son of Mr.. and Mrs;
Elmer Switzer; Melvin, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. George Heath; Otto Riefflin
Of Superior, Mont, brother Of Emil
Rifflin of Libby.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-11
Early Morning Blaze.

The fire department was called out
at 2:3o this morning by blaze in a
small one room building in the rear
fthe Logan Creswell home occupied
by tenant. The building was practi-
caIly destroyed by the time the alarm
was turned in. Origin of the fire is un-
known
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-11
Elects New Board Of Directors.

The board Of directors Of the Libby
Commercial club met Friday and
opened the ballots submitted by the
members in the annual election.
The five receiving the highest num-
Der OF votes were r. w. SmithberKer,
r. r. Veldman, E. E. Jaqueth, Carlton
Joughin and NJ F Gay. These will
constitute the board OF directors for
the ensuing year. The board has not
vet Organized
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-11
Weather Is Warm.

The past week has given Libby some
warm weather. Last Thursday was ~
Friday "a, Saturday 81, Sunday ",
Monday 90, Tuesday SO and Wednes-
day rs.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-11

Robert w. Emmett and daughter,
Miss Doris Emmett, drove in from,
Salt Lake City, Utah, Tuesday and will
spend some time visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Glenn West, Mr. Emmett being Mrs
Vests father
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-11
NOTICE

The Libby Won1an's Club will not
provide life guard at the mill pond
until the last week in June. Parents
allowing their children to swim
there do 80 At their own risk until
such time rs ! guard Is appointed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-02
NAUCATUCE Many To Attend
 Forestry Outing
Governor Cross to Deliver Main Address at High Rock
 Former Resident Dies in Shelton <

commissioner last spring by. the republican members of the general assembly from the 14th senatorial district. He will have an office in the county building in New Haven. pr Gorton has been chairman of the local republican town commit tee for several years. He has also served as judge of probate of the Naugatuck district.
 4; Presented with Purse
 Members of the local police de- pertinent have presented Rev. Tim othy A. Byrne, former assistant, at St Francis church and Catholic chaplain of the local police depart ment with purse of gold. Father Byrne was transferred last week to Montville as assistant at St Johns church to the Rev Thomas Lynch. The purse with the we'll wishes of the police department has been forwarded to Father Byrne by Chief of Police John A. Adamson.
 Many Enjoy Supper
 A large number part0ok of the supper served last evening in the Swedish Congregational church by the members of the Aid society. The menu featured roast lamb with all the trimmings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-02

chooses this way. it will be only a question of time before the forces of discontent will take charge.
 The second source is merely q modification of the first in that under it concessions to. the work CTS, instead of being firmly re- fused, would be reluctantly made. It is the method of .'1nuddling through" and the history of the long contest between labor and capital in regard to wages shows how that method works. It amounts to an publication of lead- ership, which passes from the hands of those who lack initiative to those who have 1t. If this way is chosen. the capitalist may see his capital gradually taken away by increasing taxation imposed in the interest of class, but not of the whole nation.
 M The third course is the only one worthy of men with a sense of so- cial responsibility and a capacity for leadership; and it is one of which our industrial achievements
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-02
AT THIS CRISIS
Philip Cabot in the Autumn Yale

Phflip Cabot in the Autumn Yale
 Review
 At this crisis in our national af- rairs there appear to be three courses open to us.
 We can stand pat and refuse to do anything.
 We can yield gradually and re- luctantly to the demands of the workers for greater security and larger share of the good things of life but otherwise let the pres ent structure of industry remain.
 We can turn danger into oppor- tunity, and by specializing our own industrial system make a bid for leadership among the capitalist nations.
 The first course is the easiest. but 1t is also the most dangerous because it fails to recognize the changes in conditions that have aI- ready taken place. If the nation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-02

Washington.--Aerial acrobatics
 lead al lother air offenses during the second quarter of 19AS1, the Aeronautics branch of the U. S. Department of Commerce reports. During the period there were 65 violations of the acrDbatic provi- sions of the Air Commerce regu- lations, and A violations of the low-flying clause. q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-02
sYMpATHYl

"Iswent to a. fortune teller's last week..
 "Yes: what did he say?" <
 Nothing. He looked in my hand, coughed, and then gave me my money back."--Hummel, Ham, burg. 4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-02

{. AS the result of the recent cam paign of the departmental agricul- ture Palestine is, practically free from locusts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-02
ACRoBATs A LEAD

of the last 90 years indicate that
 Hte are qualified.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-12

H H McGovern of Eureka was trans
acting business in the city Monday
Mrs. w. G. Bissell Of Troy was in
Libby Saturday visiting with her
daughter, Miss Edna Bissell
Brick" Wollaston was in Libby the
latter part of the week and over Sun
day visiting friends and attending to
business matters.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Krone and son
Donald of Lima, Ohio, stopped in Lib
by last week while on their way west
and it is understood placed an order
with the j. Neils Lumber company for
a shipment of lumber.
A chimney fire at the home of Geo.
Smith called out the fire department
Sunday evening. No damage was done
although disastrous fire might ave
resulted had it not been handled prop
erly. A cracked chimney allowed the
flames to play directly upon surround
ing woodwork. Only the prompt work
of Mr.. Smith and the fire department
averted a real fire. Chemicals were
used to extinguish it.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-12
The Presbyterian Church.
r. w. Orr, Minister.

r. w. Orr, Minister
The greatest need Of any community,
in prosperity or in times Of depression
is for citizens of high moral and re-
ligious character The only excuse for
the existence of a church is that il
shall teach men how to live on a high
moral and spiritual plane, and sup
ply the power SO to live. We believe
that in the Bible school, which meets
at 10 o'clock, the children learn the
fundamentals of Christian living. There
is also an opportunity given to the
older ones for like study. At II
o'clock the topic for the thought of
1he worshippers is, BE still and Know
that am God ! The young people en-
terrain the Epworth League of the NJ
E church at $50 The Junior choir
will sing at the evening service Of
worship at 100 THE Faithfulness Of
Jehovah" will be discussed by the
preacher.
1t is our purpose to give a cordial
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-12

The 'O6 Club is being entertained to-
night by Mrs. E. |. Racicot.
Lamar Rowland was winner of the
$500 prize at the dance Saturday given
by Harold Gompf
Judge Asa L. Duncan of Missoula
was in Libby Monday presiding at dis
trict court in the absence of Judge C..
W. Pomeroy.
Judge Pomeroy went to1Helena early
in the week, to try case in district
court of BroadWater county, for which
the local Judge was disqualification
ispell Times.
Thomas Stanley Of Troy died Mon
day at the Libby hospital aged SIS
years. The body was taken to Troy for
burial where sister of the deceased
is living, Mrs J. ] Cummings.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-12
Methodist Church.

Services Sunday, February IS
Bible school, 1000. Z. E Corbef;.
superintendent.
Morning worship, 100. Subject:
The Christian and the Holy Spirit :
Anthem by the choir and other special
singing.
BY invitation the Epworth League
will meet with the Christian Endeavor
at the Presbyterian Church at $50
Evening service, 7:30. Subject "A
King in Exile
Bible study and prayer meeting
Wednesday at 7:30.
A friendly welcome awaits you at
all the worship services of this church.
r. F. WICK, Minister.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-12
Entertains Entire Nous Club.

Mrs. r. j. Piedalue was hostess to
the members of the Entire Nous club
Tuesday evening, at the clubs regular
meeting. Bridge was played, Mrs A.
M Hoffman winning the high score
prize and Mrs. Viola Jacobs the CON
ISOLATION. The valentine idea was car
ricd out in decorations and also in
the serving of refreshments.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-12

Montezuma Mining Company in the
West Fisher district about 30 miles
south of Libby, Montana, has placed an
order with the Union Iron Works Of
Spokane, to equip its gold property
The Montezuma can ship much of its
ore in crude form Its source is three
parallel veins exposed at the surface
for several miles. The property lies in
the same part Of Montana as the Midas
Gold. Golden West, Snowshoe and
other gold properties. The de-
velopment is to be extended on an inn
portant scale, financed by sale of treas
ury stock in Minnesota Harry Boil
yard Of Libby is handling the COM
pany's affairs.-Mining Truth.