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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-01-29

paper emerged into a larger, more
modern publication Under date of
March Is, 1915, he says. This week
the Western News becomes an eight
page, home print newspaper Every
line of type appearing in this issue
has been set in our plant and deals
with local conditions.
When Kelly resigned as editor, Oc-
tober Z, 1915, he was replaced by G.
A. Griffin, young attorney and 4
newspaper man Of splendid capacity
and considerable experience. Mr. Grit
fin edited and managed the paper until
April of the following year, when he
abandoned the typewriter that he
might better pursue his practice of law.
He was succeeded by James E. Stew
ems, a veteran Montana newspaper
man, who took charge of the business
and editorial affairs Of the office Ken
nedy and Lang were still the publish
ers Of the paper.
Griffin made temperance in the
life Of the News in early September,
1916, when the firm of Irvine and
Griffin, purchased the Western News
from Kennedy and Lang, who for three
years had been the publishers. In its
salutatory, discussing political policy,
the new owners announced that the
paper would continue to be democratic
but in handling county and city polit-
ical issues we win shun personalities
and have no quarrels with our neigh
bors because their politics is differ
ent from ours"
From September IA, 1916 to February
Is, 1917, the paper was published by
Irvine and Griffin The latter was edi-
tor and manager. In the issue Of Feb
ruary S, 1917, the masthead bears the
name of Western Montana Publishing
company, with c.. A. Griffin, editor and
manager This company, under differ
ent management, has continued to
publish the paper until the present
time.
Before 1917, all typesetting in the
News office had been done by hand
A few years prior to 1917, James t
Farris, publisher Of the Glasgow cour-
Ter. had purchased the Herald (Which
later became the Libby Times). Mr.
Farris brought with him from Glas-
Cow typesetting machine known as
"Unitype." This machine was usually
run by two operators, although one
nerson could handle it. 1t was much
faster and much more efficient thar
hand work. This was the first type
setting machine, of any description, te
appear in Libby. In 1917, after acquir-
inc sole ownership Of the News, Mr.
Griffin brought the first linotype te
town. This, of course, marked consid-
cradle Improvement in printing condi-
tions in the News office.
April, 1917, came and with it Ameri-
ca,e entry into the World War. De-
r,1ar;nes the thought that America wa.
n a large extent unprepared, the edi-
,or said. in part. Our country is toe
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-01-29
SURPRISE PARTY is ENJOYED.

Several Of Mrs. Q. f Teel's friends
surprised her at a birthday party at
her home Saturday night The family
was just leaving to dine at the home
Of one of her guests when the crowd
walked in with sumptuous dinner.
A more complete surprise could not
be imagined. After dining, an evening
spent at bridge was enjoyed. Mrs.
Teel received lovely motto as a
rift.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-01-29
2ARt1ING HOSTESSES
ENTERTAIN FRIENDS

Miss Gertrude Durnbolton and Mrs.
Robert Waller entertained number
at their friends at bridge party at
the home of Mrs. Cora Waller. Thurs
day evening. Seven tables of auction
were in play. Mrs l. w. Fetterly won
the prize for high score and Miss Ruth
Mccullough won the prize for the
score nearest 1000 At the close of a
most pleasant evening delicious re-
freshments were served by the hos
tesse6.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-01-29

Reported by the Lincoln County Alb
stract Co., Libby, Montana
Guy II. Walker to Wesley Olin WD
Lot Blk. E Libby $100.
r. S. Hamilton to T M Mattix WD
MEME 8-30-31 $100.
r. S. Hamilton to Luton Dyer WD
Lot,15 Blk Libby Orig. $145,12.
Lincoln County Treas to Lincoln
County I'D Lot IL Blk E Libby $10o.,
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-01-29

W. E. Smith Of Glasgow left Sun
day after weeks visit With his sis
ter, Mrs. ]. G. Masek. Mr. Smith is
on his way TO Grandview, Washing
ton, where a brother, Albert, is i'll.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Welliver went to
Stevensville the latter part Of last
week, where they will visit Mrs. Well
ivers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank,
for several weeks.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-01-29
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
TAX DEED.

Notice is herby given that the un-
dersigned will on the 18th day of Feb
ruary, 1881, apply to the County Treas
urer of Lincoln County, Montana, for
a Tax Deed to the following described
property, to-wit.
South half Of the Southeast Quarter
Of the Northeast Quarter (Sl2SEl4NE
w, Section Seven (7), Township Thirty
five (35) North of Range Twenty-sev-
en- (27) West of the Principal Meri-
dian in Montana Containing 20 acres.
Amount due $3.50.
Dated at Eureka, Montana, January
oath A. D. 1881.
THOMAS WILSON.
Applicant.
ALEX A. SWEAAS,
Agent i2o-f5-2t
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-01-29

great country to permit itself to b.
unprepared in the highest sense Of the
word against any national crises. A
different policy has brought us to the
place where, needing a first line of de-
Tense, we must lean on the patriotism
and impulsive spirit of unframed boysl
II is misfortune and crying shame.
And we are all equally to blame, for
we have been practically unanimous,
up until recent developments made Us
think, in the opinion that substantial
military strength was undesirable in
time Of peace
For the year and half that followed
the departure Of Libby's first conting-
ent, every issue was crammed with
war news. Rallies, community sings,
red cross doings benefits and charities.
Liberty Bond and War stamp cam
paigns, news from the men in service
this was news with stirring and vital
appeal, and each issue, to large ex-
tent, was composed Of such affairs
Then, on November 7. 1918, large
block headline, biggest in the history
Of the paper, shouted to the world that
peace had been declared This was oc
casioned by the false report that swept
the country four days before peace had
actually been declared, resulting in
wild celebrations throughout the ma
ton.
The issue OF June II, 1920 is the first
one to bear the title which denotes
the conjunction Of the Western News
and the Libby Times. At this time, j..
B. Farris, editor of the Times. COM
bined his paper with Griffin's- 1t has
been known by that title until the
present
May 2, 1920, Colonel ]. M. Kennedy
died in Helena. Colonel Kennedy for
three years had been publisher Of the
News. Prior to his coming to Libby,
he had earned the reputation Of being
one of the states leading journalists
and politicians. He had been active in
all campaigns which had been occa-
stoned by the World War and played
an important role in all relief measures.
Editorials, numerous and lengthy, re-
marked on the passing of this man
who did so much for Montana journal
ism.
Charles D. Rowe, a native of Iowa
and an editor with many years expert
ence in Idaho and Oregon purchased
the controlling interests Of the Western
Montana Publishing company on April
| 2, 1923, and Immediately took over the
editing of the News. To quote from his
/. first editorial in the issue of April s..
ANY newspaper that is worthy the
| name will always be found standing
steadfastly in support of any move
| r1ent or measure for the benefit Of its
community /. &. !. The public can be
assured that if any movement is for
the good OF Libby and Lincoln county,
it will have the wholehearted support
of the Western News
Numerous editorials in behalf OF
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-01-29

The Western News costs you less
than &c . week on years subscrip-
ton. Bargains offered through its ad-
vertising columns will save you msnv
times more than the yearly cost At the
paper. Car you afford to be without
this paper?
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-01-29
EUREKA METHODIST CHURCH.

Henry c, Mecklenburg, Pastor.
There will be service in the Method
ixt church Sunday morning, February
1st at II a. m. The pastor, Rev. H. c.
4ecklenburg viii speak on the sub
ject, THE Protestant Confessional"
II you are interested in this popular
subject come and hear what the
preacher has to say about It.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-01-29
"Juat "a Tall You0

New prlsoner-Warder, I'd like to
write to my young lady to say I've
arrived safely Can l have 4 picture
post card OF the prison f--Nebelspa
ter fXnrirhl.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-01-29

APPLIED MUSIC EXAMINATION.
An examination in Applied Music
will be given in this office Monday,
February 2, 1881 at a. m
CARRIE La MUNYAN, =
1t Co. Supt of Schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-19
FORD CALLS EDISON
WORLDS GREATEST.
Says Present Period cage of
Edison Worshiped In
ventor as Boy.
RHthe Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
DETROIT, october 19.-Henrv Ford
believes Thomas A. Edison was in many
ways the greatest man since the world
began"
Ford and Edison, who came to be
affectionally called two old cronies,' -
had known and esteemed each other
since 1896. In his boyhood the auto
mobile king had admired Edison from
afar as a hero.
Ford paid tribute to Edison for his
genius as scientist and inventor and
a thinker who created a world era.
Live in Age of Edison"
ut sometimes has been said" Ford
once declared, that we live in an in
dustrial age. 1t might better be said
We live in the age Of Edison.
Edison" he said. did more to abol-
ish poverty than any other group of
persons since the beginning Of the
world"
The inventors passing removed the
second of famous quartet who a
decade ago found delight in annual va
cation tours that took them gypsy
fashion into out-of-the-way places.
John Burroughs, the naturalist, died
in 1921 and the camping tours shortly
afterward seemed to lose their attrac-
tons for the other three-Ford, Edison
and Harvey Firestone, rubber king
Ford first met Edison when he was
getting his experiments with gasoline
driven vehicle under way.
HE was the only person who gave
me any encouragement up to that
time" the automobile magnate said.
Edison Was FOrd's Hero.
Although they did not meet until
1896, Edison had been one of Ford's
boyhood heroes. That admiration in
creased through the years and perhaps
found its most tangible expression in
1929, on the golden jubilee of the in
candescent lamp, when Ford opened his
Edison Institute of Technology at
Dearborn, Mich.
Standing in the same laboratory in
which it was originally conducted, Edi-
son reproduced the experiment which
resulted in the incandescent lamp. The
laboratory had been brought to Dear
born by Ford. to take its place in a
large collection of Edisonia.
1t was at this celebration that Edison,
almost overcome by the tributes of Pres
ident Hoover and other leaders, voiced
this tribute to Ford
HE is my friend in the fullest sense
of the term"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-19
RADIO TUBE DISPUTE
REHEARING DENIED
Supreme Court Refuses to Take Up
General Electric Appeal in
De Forest Suit.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The General Electric Co. was today
refused a rehearing by the Supreme
Court on the case brought by the De-
Forest Radio Co., which resulted in the
court holding invalid the Langmuir pat
ent on high vacuum tubes used in radio
and other wireless communication.
The court. In a decision by Justice
Stone last May. held the tube patent
invalid for want of invention. Justice
Stcne said its component parts were
well known and had been used to pro-
6uce similar results to that obtained
by the Langmuir tube before q patent
on the latter was issued
In seeking to reopen the case the
General Electric Co. said the courts
findings Of facts were erroneous and
that the patent marked new scientific
step.
ITO invalidate the Langmuir patent
on suggestions and surmises of prior
art" General Electric said, lis radically
to modify the principles of law many
times announced by this court"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-19
OF AKRON
REMEMBER EDISON
Think of Him as Carefree
Fellow Who Courted Lewis
MiIIer'S Daughter.
Nv the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
AKRON Ohio. october 1e.-Early day
Akron men and women knew Tom
Edison as that rather carefree fellow
who courted Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Miller S
daughter Nina.
The Millers were prominent in Akron.
Miller was one of the mainstays OF the
city in its earlier days, as operator of
the Buckeye Mower e. Reaper Works.
Their home was large mansion, with
spacious rolling lawn, great spreading
trees and had an iron dog in the front
yard.
Edison was SO years old then and get
ting his stride as an inventive genius.
He was happy, taking life as 1t came
and not in the least considering the po-
tentialities his inventions seemed des-
tined to offer.
Liked Children.
Children were great favorites Of his.
People admired him for his aggressive
ness and looked on intereStedly as the
Edison courtship progressed.
John Unganst, the driver Of the car
riage in which Tom and Nina" went
for a ride on their honeymoon, would
often recount the events of their we'd
ding day.
The ceremony was performed on a
bright new carpet spread over the lawn
at the Miller home, beneath huge bell
Of roses. suggesting canopy. Hundreds
had come from far and near. There
was an orchestra. The ceremony was
performed at 3 pm.
After the ceremony there was we'd
ding feast. Edison was unusually happy
that day.
Often Visited Akron.
He often revisited Akron. One of
his favorite hobbies was to go with the
Miller boys to the basement of their
home and rig up systems of electric
bells = strange intricate devices that
would do magic things rs the inventor
pushed a button here and there.
In those days. when the telephone
was a new continuance, Edison received
big thrill when telephoning Miller at
the Buckeye Reaper plant.
He liked to attend the old First Meth
odist Church. and in later years when
ever he went there on his visit to the
city seats were at premium.
So far as records disclose, the in
ventor's last visit to Akron was in the
Summer of 1912, when one of his sis
ters-i law was married.
Miss Miller first met her inventor
husband in New York City after her
return from visit in Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-19
PRESIDENT PAYS
TRIBUTE TO WIZARD
Calls Edison Greatest In.
ventor and Benefactor of
All Humanity.
BY the Associated Press.

ABOARD THE o. 8. 8. ARKANSAS,
October 18.-President Hoover eulo-
gized Thomas A. Edison as the greatest
inventor the Nation has ever produced
and as the benefactor Of all humanity.
The President said:
1T is given to few men Of any age,
nation or calling to become the bene-
factor Of all humanity That distinc-
ton came abundantly to Thomas Alva
Edison, whose death in his eighty-ffth
year has ended a life Of courage and
outstanding achievement.
RevoIutionized Civilization.
''His life search for truth fructifying
in more than thousand inventions
made him the greatest inventor our Ma
ton has produced and revolutionized
civilization itself.
HE multiplied light and dissolved
darkness. He added to the whole
wealth Of nations. He was great, not
only in his scientific creative instinct
and insight but did more than any 9TH
organized basis of the utilization of raw
materials Of pure science and discovery.
He was a rare genius.
He has been a precious asset to the
whole world Every American owes q
personal debt to him. 1t is not only a
debt for great benefactions which he
has brought TO every American but also
a debt for the honor he brought TO our
country by his own genius and effort.
Possessed Rare Character.
"He rose from a newsboy and teleg-
rapher to the position of leadership
amongst men.
His life had been a constant stimu-
lent to confidence that our institutions
hold open the door Of opportunity TO
those who would enter. He possessed q
modesty, a kindness, a staunchness Of
character rare among men.
His death leaves thousands bereft
of friend, the Nation bereft Of one
of its notable citizens and the world
bereft of one of its greatest benefactorS.
Il mourn his passing as a personal
friend over a quarter of a century"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-19
Hoover's Physician
Saved Edison's Life
AT Dearborn Fete
Dispatch Tells of Presi-
dents Grave Concern
When Wizard Collapsed.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
DETROIT, October 19.-The Free
Press in a dispatch from its Washing
ton correspondent says Thomas A. Ed;
sons life was saved only by use of
adrenalin when he collapsed at Dear
born, Mich, during the celebration of
the 50th anniversary OF the electric
light two years ago.
Free Press says, by DR.. Joel T. Boone,
the physician Of President Hoover, who
was a guest at the anniversary observ-
ance.
Before thousand outstanding lead
ers Of the Nation in Henry Ford's repro
duction Of Independence Hall at Dear
born" the dispatch says, Mr.. Edison
gave his own feeble thanks for the
praise, then he slumped in his chair.
HE was helped to a room in the rear
Of the banquet hall and was laid upon
sofa there. Richard Jervis, chief Of
the White House Secret Service, called
Comdr. Boone, who took extreme steps
while Jervis held the almost unconscious
Edison in his arms.
"Dr. Boone forced between his lips
minutes Mr.. Edison sat up. BY this
time President Hoover was at his side.
He was gravely concerned. He gave
orders to hold his special train and
announced he would remain until Mr..
Edison had passed the crisis.
I'm IS minutes the President was
assured that Mr.. Edison was out of
danger"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-19
Edison Inventions
Photograph Was Inventors
Favorite on Long
List.

CLEVELAND, october 19.-Thomas
A. Edison's inventions included:
The incandescent lamp. which bathed
the globe in a new brilliance. 1t was
given to the world in 1879.
The monograph, 1877. Edison's IA
vorite invention.
The carbon telephone transmitter,
1878, which made telephony a COM
mercial art.
The microphone, 1873. and the cleo
trio valve. which is now fundamentally
essential in radio.
Motion pictures, 1894. which have
revolutionized the entertainment In
dustry.
An alkaline storage battery
Machines for quadruplex and sextu-
pick Geographic transmission. 1870
1876. They saved the investment Of
millions of dollars in wires.
Many appliances and improvements
for the transmission Of electric light,
heat and power.
The electric pen, mimeograph and
telescribe.
He designed, built and operated sew
eral chemical plants as the result Of
the World War emergency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-19
FLORIDA CITY SENDS
CONDOLENCES TO WIDOW
Mrs. Edison Receives Telegram Ex-
pressing Sorrow Of Fort Myers,
Inventors Winter Home.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
FORT MYERS, Fla, October 10
The Cit yCouncil of Fort Myers sent the
following telegram yesterday to Mrs.
Thomas A. Edison: The city of Fort
Myers, Fla. acting through its mayor
and Council, sends to you the deepest
and Sincerest sympathy Of all its peo-
pie in your hour of bereavement.
I'VE feel that your loss is also ours.
We have lost not only a great man,
but wonderful personality whose beau
tiful nature made sweet all he touched.
I'VE shall always feel honored by the
recollection that he made this CITY his
home for many, many Winters. =
when this time of stress is over and
you are able to settle down to the
carrying on or your life. guided by his
memory, we hope you will fully realize
that you hold as deep spot in our
hearts as did he, and we will welcome
you among us again as eagerly as
though you brought him with you. Your
services to Fort Myers have been many
and invaluable and we hope to have
your help and presence for many years"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-19
Shots at Edison
By Officer of Law
In 1866 Recalled
Policeman Suspicious of
Bundle of Magazines
Under His Arm.
BY the Associated Press.


LOUISVILLE, KY, october 10
Thomas A. Edison, who worked as
telegraph operator here In 1855, was
shot at by = policeman and was dis
charged from his job for puttering with
chemicals.
Mrs. Charles Smith, whose husband,
now dead, worked with Edison here,
told how the now famous inventors
head was grazed by bullets fired by a
policeman suspicious of a bundle Edi-
son was carrying.
The young telegrapher. who was
carrying home magazines he had pur-
chased at auction, was startled by bull
lets whizzing past his head. Turning,
he found belligerent policeman hold
ing smoking pistol. The officer had
ordered him to halt, but Edison was
partly deaf and had not heard.
His term Of service here was termi-
mated when Edison, who had been
granted permission to use the COM
pany's small chemical laboratory,
spilled sulphuric acid and it leaked
through to the ONCE Of the manager
of the floor below, running a desk and
carpet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-19
Edison's Swan Song
Last Public Utterdnce, Made Over Radio in June,
Urged Americans to Be as Brave as
Their Fathers.

and again. have seen many depres-
sions in business. Always America has
emerged from these stronger and more
prosperous.
BE as brave as your fathers were
before you.
Have faithi
go forwardf"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-19
INSULT PLANTS TO HALT
All Wheels Except Generators tc
Stop for Minute in Tribute.

CHICAGO, October ls P).-The
wheels OF the insult utilities, except
those used in the actual generation of
electricity, will be stilled for one minute
Wednesday afternoon during the fu-
neral Of Thomas A. Edison, officials OF
the concern announced today.
Lawrence A. Downs, president Of the
Illinois Central Railroad, said his COM
pany would probably break every
precedent by hating its electric subur-
ban service here a minute. This honor
has previously been confined to paying
tribute only TO the memory Of company
executives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-19

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, october. 1e.-Last June,
Thomas A. Edison spoke to the Nation
over the radio. 1t was his last public
utterance and was marked by his usual
brevity. He said:
my message to you Is: BE coura-
Reousl I have lived long time. !
have seen history repeat itself again
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-19
POPE SENDS INVENTORS
FAMILY CONDOLENCES
Pontif Expresses Sorrow Over Edi-
sons Death in Message Through
Apostolic Delegate.

BY the Associated Press.
VATICAN CITY, October le-Pope
Plus XI sent his condolences today to
the family of Thomas A. Edison through
the apostolic delegate at Washington.
He expressed deep sorrow over the in
ventor's death, toward whom he felt an
almost personal friendship.
He frequently has used a debating
machine which Edison sent him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-19
TAKEN TO Staying TRIAL
Prisoner in Oklahoma Removed by
New York State Officers.

McALESTER, Okla. October 10 (P).
-tlew York State officers left here last
night with Stanley Chero, who, with
william Schemnitzer, faces trial in
November for the killing of John r.
Frey, State trooper.
Chero and Schemnitzer were cap
tured in McAlester after Chero had
been shot and wounded by Night Patrol
man John Walden. Chero's wounded
leg became infected and 1t was re-
moved several weeks ago. Schemnitzer
was taken back to Troy, N. Y, shortly
after his capture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-19
GOTHAM SUBS TIED UP
All Trains in Manhattan and

NEW YORK. October 10 HP.-Every
subway train in Manhattan and Queens
was at a standstill for IL minutes
shortly before noon today due to trouble
in power house. Even the turnstiles
at the station entrances would not
work. Trains In some sections of
Brooklyn and the Bronx also were
tied up