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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-13

NEW YORK, Feb. 13-What
L ' would you do if you had just
a year to live?
CHARLEY Pierce knew the answer
to that. He had talked about it with
his friends. He would steal a lot
of money, hundreds Of thousands,
maybe, and have a first and last
big fling at the gay high life which
he never had tasted. He always
had been unlucky.
1t was a shock when The doctor
told Pierce he had tuberculosis.
There was small chance for him, a
27-year old bank clerk with a small
wage, wifi and child, to go to an
other climate for absolute rest.
But he applied for leave Of alb
sence. Solicitors officials. remem-
boring his six-year rise from mes
senger to clerk, readily granted it.
THIS, thought Pierce, was his
Il CHARGE for a grand gesture Of
defiance to death. He took it,
along with $207,00 worth of nego-
table bonds from the vaults of
the National City bank, and sailed
for Havana with $4,000 in cash,
S70,0o0 in bonds, and a System"
to beat the races on a certain day
at Oriental park
The remaining bonds were
cached in a rented safety deposit
vault.
Havana had a big hand for the
smiling, personable young man OF
apparent wealth. Scarcely had he
engaged a suite at one OF the most
expensive hotels before he began
to get acquainted with the play
boys and girls Of the winter resort.
He didn't hold his liquor well,
but nobody guessed it was because
he never had been drunk before.
He lost huge sums at the races,
but no one knew that he never
had been to a track.
Charley Just smiled, and eX-
planned that he always had been
unlucky.
TN the evenings, Charles T.
IPierce entertained lavishly. Once
he hired a whole rumba band to
come and play for his guests.
None of them could have mag
ined that back in New York Mrs.
Helen Pierce was working in a
ten-cent store to buy food for her
self and her 3-year-old son.
The day came when Pierce's
elaborate betting system was to
be applied at the tracks. With it
he had planned to win large
sum. perhaps 100000, and re-
deem and replace the stolen bonds
But he had such a hangover"
that he couldn't go to the races.
Checking up later, he found that
the method, whether by chance or
science, actually would have won.
Pierce's courage waned then,
for he didn't know any other Sys-
TENS, and he was always unlucky.
TIE sailed for New York to re-
II cover the remaining $4,000
in bonds awaiting him there.
Offering them as collateral, he
tried to borrow as much as pos
siblc.
one transaction after another
was delayed as he went to various
brokers and agencies. Finally,
panic-stricken, he offered the
bonds for a $4,000 loan, and was
told to return for his check.
Detectives were waiting for
him when he reappeared. Pierce
was held in $4,000 bail.
Calmly, even a little triumph
antly. he admitted the theft Of
the bonds. He had had his fling;
he had tuberculosis; he was going
to die anyway. wasn't he?
Apparently not. 1t appears now
that he has an excellent chance
of recovery.
SO Pierce. facing an indictment
for grand larceny and perhaps a
long term in prison, is sure that
HE luck has deserted him again.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-13
CONVICTED BANDIT SHOT
Tries to Escape From Jail While
Awaiting Sentence.
By United Press

CHARDON, O., Feb. 13.-Eugene
Purcell, 80, Cleveland, was shot to
death last night when he attempted
to escape from the Geauga coun-
ty jail where he was awaiting sem
tence on a robbery conviction.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-13
ICE MEN WILL HOLD
ANNUAL CONVENTION
Large Attendance Expected From
All Parts of State.

Thirty seventh annual convention
of the Indiana Ice Dealers Asso-
citation will be held at the SEVERN
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-13

and performance of duty, we're
merits which gave Kahlie the honor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-13

obedience of orders
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13
Midnight Blaze
DestfoYsLarge Pile
OF Cedar Poles
Probably Started By Hoboes Using
Yard for Lodging Quartcrs-FIe
Department Does Good Work

About l o'clock last Thursday night
the fire siren called out the fire de-
partment to fight blaze burning III
a pile of cedar poles near the Great
Northern track, adjoining the Libby
athletic hsld- Chief Hoffman states
the fire was hard one to handle ~ II
had gotten down in under the pile Of
poles and water could not be forced
into it. However, the blaze was con-
fined to one pile, the remainder Of
the poles stacked there being saved.
This is another instance of faithful
work done by the volunteer fire fight
ers of Libby. Two streams of water
were kept playing on the fire from
midnight until o'clock the next morn
ing and one stream until o'clock Fri
day night, in order to be sure the fire
did not spread. That was long hours
of service.
The poles belonged TO the Naugle
Pole company of Chicago, states Chas
Jewell, who has been engaged in cut
ting the poles out of the timber and
selling them to the company for the
past several years. He says the loss
was covered by insurance. Mr. Jewel
is of the opinion the fire was probably
caused by some hobo sleeping under
the poles and leaving cigarette butt
burning. AT various times he has
found tramps. there all fixed for I
nights lodging.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13
Judge Pomeroy
Holds Brief Session
OF District Court
Wyatt Pleads Not Guilty to Charge oil
Having Contributed to Delinquency
of Minor; Held Under $1,000 Bond

Judge c. w. Pomeroy held short
session of district court in Libby or
Tuesday morning, at which time J. G
Wyatt Of Libby pleaded not guilty tr
a charge of contributing to the delin-
quency Of minor. Two cases of the
same nature are filed against Wyatt
He had been out under $500 bond but
the court raised the bond to $500 fol
each case and he is now being held ir
the county jail
Representatives Of the Fairbanks
Morse company appeared in an actor
to recover two Diesel engines sold t.
the Midas Gold Mining and Milling
company. A decree was issued restor.
ing possession of the property to thu
plaintiff One engine is Of 40 horse
power, the other SO horsepower ant
the two are valued at $1,000.
Judge Pomeroy will be in Libby OF
September II for another session o
court. At that time naturalization 0
aliens will come before the court.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13
Gives Farewell Party

A number of friends of Miss Rachel
Greer gathered Friday evening at the
home Of Mrs. A. A. Clough in fare
well surprise party on Miss Greer, who
waA to leave for her home fn~ 1fhlis-
pell. The evening was spent at bridge,
three tables being in play Miss Inez
Ratekin won the high score honors
and Miss Beatrice Larson the low.
Dainty refreshments were served By
the hostess. The guest Of honor was
presented with farewell present. Miss
Greer has been employed in the forest
service office here but was called home
by the serious condition of her mothe3
following an operation. She left fol
home Tuesday.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13
Falling Rock
SmaSheS Through
Auto on Highway
Breaks Out Glass in Both Front
Doors and Injuries Driver to
Some Extent.

An unusual accident happened to
Charles Miller of Spokane one day
this week while driving toward Lib
by ON the highway east of town. AT
one place where the road skirts high
cliff, about three or four miles east
of the city, rock weighing some 40
to SO pounds was dislodged and came
rolling down just in time to make a
perfect collision with the car Miller
was driving. 1t smashed through the
front door of one side of the car, pass
ed completely through the car and Out
the other side. The glass in both doors
was demolished and the doors were
otherwise damaged considerably.
Miller was struck by flying glass and
by the rock, sustaining deep cash in
one shoulder and bruises and cuts
about the head He was brought to
the Libby hospital where his injurie.
were dressed.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13
Federal Dry Squad
Arrests Four In
Libby and Vicinity
Each Defendant Is Bound Over to Fed
eral Court Under $500 Bonds
Three Provide Bonds

Two federal officers Of the dry squad
quietly dropped into Libby last Thurs
day and Friday arrested four Libby
citizens on the general charge Of pos
session and manufacture Of liquor and
maintaining a nuisance Those arrest
ed were George Johnson, John Reid,
Jack Wyatt and Mrs. Olga Borgan.
They were all taken before United
States Commissioner Haigler and were
bound over to federal court under
bonds Of $500 each. All of them furn-
ished bonds except Wyatt
1t is said the officers found varying
amounts of liquor on the premises OF
each. some of the defendants having
large quantities of it in their posses
sion.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13
MOOSE ENJOY PICNIC

The Moose held picnic at Crystal
Lake near Happy's Inn Sunday. A
large crowd attended and everyone re-
ported a good time.
In the races Bill Baenen took first
prize for the men while Mrs. Baenen
took first for the women, the Baenen
family thereby proving themselves to
be the fleetest of Moose. Many spent
the day fishing, boating and swimming.
The regular meeting of the Moose
was held Monday evening, July 10th
at which time the initiatory degree
was conferred upon Eli Rayome, Pete
Vanderwood, Arthur Barr and Richard
Rayome. After lodge the candidate.
cooled off on ice cream
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13
Just a Glimpse Of One Of the Many Beauty
Spots in This Land OF Mountains and Forests

Here is just slight glimpse OF
one of the many beauty spots in
this wonderful mountainous coun-
try. 1t is a view taken few
miles from Libby. Hundreds Of
equally enticing views greet one
on every hand as one travels
through the mountains of Lincoln
county. In the view shown here
there is a strong hint that fishing
might be excellent and in that
placid water many a wary trout
may be lurking to try the wits
and skill of the ardent fisherman
Among the pines there are deer
and elk, in the mountains in the
distance bears and cougars and
mountain goats and sheep and
bobcats and an occasional grizzly.
The stream is fed by a noun
tain lake, surrounded by high
cliffs and glaciers and snow, with
the mountains covered with dense
forests. These generous gifts of
nature combine in making this $
drawing increasing numbers Of to
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13

1t appears that petty thieves have
been at, work in Libby gardens recent
w. The John Erickson and Webb
Napier gardens are two that have been
visited. In one, number of hills of
potatoes, carrots, etc, were stolen In
another the potato plants were not
pulled but the potatoes were carefully
taken from the hill and the theft was
not noticed until the plants began to
wither.
Madame Erickson says if people arc
in need and hungry she would be
glad to give them vegetables from her
garden and frequently gives vegetables
to friends. She insists, however, thai
she hates to have her garden robbed.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13
Hold-up Freight
Train and Rob
Those Riding Free
Two Masked Bandits Force Men to
Give Up Small Sums Of Money
Toss SO Cents to Hungry Youth

Undersheriff Sperry was called to
Troy Monday in trying to run down
men who had gone through a Great
Northern westbound freight train Sun
day night and robbed the hoboes on
in while the train was between Rex
ford and Libby. One Of the men who
had been robbed claimed that he had
seen one of the hold-ups at Troy but
investigation proved he had no infor-
rnation that was worth anything.
Two men went through the train and
relieved the travellers of what little
money they had 1t was contemplate
trick, robbing men who had only a
few dollars or cents TO their name and
at time when it is 50 difficult TO get
work, yet some interesting stories are
told by those who were held-up, One
man told how he had rs cents in a
vest pocket. When the robbers found
it, they asked him if that was all he
had When he replied that it was
all he knew about, they put the money
back in his pocket He said he had Q
dollar bill tucked away where they
didn't find it. While going through
the pockets Of mere youth they
found 10 cents. The robbers comment
ed on this and the boy said, Yes, anc
haven't had anything to eat for Over
"a hours well, you stick arounc
and we'll see what we can do for you,
replied the hold-ups. Soon they frisk-
cd a man and handed SO cents to tbs
boy.
1t is said that an eastbound freigh
was also robbed while going through
here. 1t is thought the same parties
might have worked the eastbounc
train, got off at Rexford and finished
with the westbound freight.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13
Entertains for Spokane Visitor

Mrs. M. X. Kedzie entertained at
two tables Of cards Friday afternoon in
honor Of Mrs. c. G. Parker Of Spokane.
The afternoon was spent at bridge,
high score prize being awarded to Mrs
M. %. Rowland, Mrs. Parker was pse-
sented with an appropriate guest prize
Following cards, the guests were seat
ed in the dining room where quantities
az Garden flowers presented a colorful
background to dainty lunch served
by the hostess.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13
MORMON ELDERS TO HOLD
MEETINGS IN LIBBY

Elder Joseph A. Oborn and Elder
Paw S. Robinson. missionaries repre-
senting the Church Of Jesus Christ Of
Latter-Day Saints, have been in the
city the past two weeks distributing
tracts over the city. They will hold
services in the Legion hall two eve
nings, on Friday evening, thel4th, and
Friday evening, the 21st Everyone is
invited to come out and hear the Nor
mon faith explained
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13

Captain Crosby and two sons, Harold
and Forest, of Seattle, were in Libby
the first Of the week looking after
mining proposition here in which they
are interested Capt Crosby has ship
ping interests on the coast and has
also been engaged in salmon canning
in Alaska.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13
Will Widen Road Grade

The road crew under Road Super
visor Lamey is beginning this week the
widening Of the grade near the fish
hatchery. This work can be done dur
ing the dry weather as well as later.
Portions of the highway south Of town
have also been improved by slight
grading and moving Of gravel back
into the travelled path.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13
ARRESTED ON CHARGE
OF MAINTAINING A NUISANCE

Mrs. Viola Davis was arrested the
latter part of the week charged with
maintaining a general nuisance at a
place just south of the city limits. TAX
EN- before Justice of the Peace Haigler,
she pleaded not guilty and her trial
was set for August Is. 1t is understood
she has since closed the place south Of
the city.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13
LIBBY SCHOOLS WILL
OPEN AUGUST 81

M. D. Rowland, clerk Of the Lib
by school district, states that a
number Of parents have been call
ing him by phone to make inquiry
regarding when school will open
For the information OF the public,
he wishes to state that Libby
schools will open On Monday, Aug
ust 81.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13
Outdoor Burning Of
Refuse Is Prohibited

From and after this date, Aug. Is,
bonfires or the burning of refuse out
Of doors is prohibited anywhere with
in the City of Libby This order is
issued because of the dry season and
for the protection of all property own
ers from possible loss by fire
A. M. HOFFMAN.
Fire Chief
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13
Eastern Editor Visits Here.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Hale Of East
Hartford, Conn, were in Libby Sat-
urday on motor trip through the
Northwest. Mr.. Hale has been editor
Of the East Hartford Gazette for 45
years and paid this office a pleasant
call. He was one of the first members
OF the National Editorial association
Mr.. and Mrs. Hale are extensive trav-
eiers and plan trip around the worlc
this winter.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13
Honors Visitors Here

Mrs. Viola Jacobs entertained two
tables of cards Friday evening in honor
Of Mrs. c. c. Parker of Spokane and
Miss Doris Emmett of Salt Lake City.
The evening was spent at bridge, after
which a delicious two course luQch
was served by the hostess. High score
honors were awarded to Mrs. Glenn
West and second high to Mrs M. =.
Rowland and high guest prize to Mrs.
G. c.. Parker.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13
Libby Peonle Return from Eastern Trip

Mr.. and Mrs. Israel Crotteau and two
daughters, the Misses Constance and
jeanette, arrived home Tuesday from
a visit Of several weeks with relatives
in Minnesota and Wisconsin II had
been % years since Mr.. Crotteau had
been back 10 the old home and If is
needless to say that he enjoyed the
trip greatly They made the trip BY
auto
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13

Mrs. Thomas Staudacher Sr., and
daughter, Miss Jessie, returned Mon
day from motor trip to Chester, Mon
tana, where they had visited with their
son and brother. Thomas Staudacher,
Jr., and family They were accompani-
cd home by Thomas Staudacher Ill,
who will visit here
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13

Mr. and Mrs. r. w. Smithberger and
daughter, Betty Ann, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Nj. X. Kedzie motored to Kalispell on
Saturday and on to Glacier Park Sun
day, enjoying the Logan Pass trip and
returning by the Whitefish- Eureka
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-13

Harry Croy Of Cartwright, n. d., ar
rived last Friday for a visit with Mr.
Withee and family.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-03-26

mortgage, dated May 28th, 1928,
and recorded in the office of the
Register of Deeds Of Stearns
County, Minnesota, on May 29th,
1928, at o'clock A. M. in Book 1903
Of Mortgages on Page 52S thereof;
that the amount claimed to be due
on said mortgage at this date is
$7,479.99; that the premises describ-
ed in and covered by said mortgage
are the East Half (Eh) of Section
numbered Fifteen (15), in Town
ship numbered One Hundred Twen-
ty-six (126) North of Range num-
bered Thirty-five (35) West, con-
tanning Three Hundred Twenty
(320) acres, more or less according
to the Government Survey thereof,
situate in said County of Stearns;
that by virtue of the power of sale
contained in said mortgage and
pursuant to the statue in sasuch
case made and provided said mort
gage will be foreclosed by the sale
OF said premises, at public vendue,
to the highest bidder for cash, by
the Sheriff of Stearns County, Min
nesota at the front door of the Post
OFFICE in the City of Sank Centre,
In said County and State, on May
8th, 1881, at 10 o'clock A. M. to sat
isfy the amount then due on said
mortgage, together with the costs
and disbursements of such sale.
Dated March 18th, 1881.
Harriet F. Gilman, Mortgagee
L. L. Kells,
Attorney for Mortgage,
Sank Centre, Minnesota.
20, 80, 1881.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-03-26
City News Items

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Waddell
and son, of Willmar, were guests
in the home of the lady's sister,
Mrs. H. F. Schmidt and family
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Sullivan and
son, Glen, of Minneapolis, were in
this city Sunday visiting with
friends. They returned to the city
Monday.
Dave Green, who spent most of
the winter at Algona, Iowa, re-
turned to this city last week. Mrs.
Green remained there to continue
caring for her mother.
Mrs. F. B. Cliff recently return
ed from Grand Forks, N. D., where
she had been on a visit. She was
accompanied by Miss Elizabeth Dill
worth, who came here to spend
her vacation in the Cliff home.
A number of Sank Centreites
motored to st. Cloud last week,
Thursday evening where they at
tended an independent merchants
meeting. 1t was large and inter
esting gathering. Those who were
at the meeting were: George
O'Gara, H. w. Bishop, ". G.
Wedge, Percy Hansen, Don Bar
ron, Herman Vennewitz and Sig
Holme.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-03-26

webb and Leo. Hedin, Of Mime
apolis, were in this city Sunday
visiting their sister. Miss Hattie
Hedin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Lewis and
Bud Dodge, Of Minneapolis, were
in this city Sunday visiting with
friends.
Mrs. ]. F. Cooper returned We'd
nesday evening from Minneapolis,
where she had been visiting her
daughter, Mrs. H. T. Nyberg and
husband.
Herald Want Ads Bring Results
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-03-26
JOS. Rehkamp was a visitor il
this city Wednesday.

JOS. Rehkamp was a visitor in
this city Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert johnson, of
Long Prairie, were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. c. P. Vail, of this city,
Sunday.
Mrs. P. Lamb left Tuesday for
Little Falls for a visit with her
son and family, DR.. H. L. Lamb,
for the week.
Thos. Smith left last week for
Lincoln, Neb., where he will prob
ably remain indefinitely writing
farm insurance.
Mrs. Bert Milbrath, of st. Paul,
spent from Saturday until Tuesday
visiting in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. August Fois.
Harry Palmer, of Minneapolis,
came home Monday and remained
until Wednesday the, guest of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. G. Pal
mer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Perkins and
DR.. and Mrs. r. B. Girvin, of Min
neapolis, were week end guests in
this city of o. B. and Miss Ethel
Winslow.
Leonard Brown, who is a stu
dent at the Minnesota University
came up Sunday to spend the
the spring vacation period with
his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Borg
mann, of st Cloud, motored to this
city Sunday and spent the day Wis
iting the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George Bergman.
Miss Mildred Bowman arrived
home from Raymond, Wash, Sat
urday evening. She had been in
that city for the past eighteen
months visiting with her sister,
Mrs. Myra Sittko.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-03-26

Miss Evelyn Mulmstrom, of Nor
ris, spent Sunday visiting in the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. Erick-
son.
Kenneth Vennewitz arrived
home Sunday to spend the spring
vacation with his father, Herman
Vennewitz, Kenneth is student at
the University.
John McCracken, who is stu
dent at the Minnesota University
arrived home Sunday to spend the
spring vacation visiting with his
mother, Mrs. L. J. McCracken.