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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-25
w. e. T. u. ENTERTAINED
AT GRANDJEAN HOME

The regular meeting of the w G. T.
U. was held at the Grandjean home
last Friday afternoon with good at
tendance. Following the business meet
ing a short program on flower mission
and relief was given. Information on
the scope and influence Of the depart
ment was included
Mrs. Herbst, who, as a state officer,
had attended the district meeting at
Kalispell gave an interesting report Of
that meeting.
Refreshments we're served by the
hostesses.
AT the conclusion bouquets Of garden
flowers were distributed to the sick
and shut-ins
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-25
WhitcfiSh Young
Man Dies From
Exposure in Storm
He and Companions Caught in Noun
tains in Hail and Rain Downpour--
Dies in Companions Arms.

The community was shocked Thurs
day morning, says the Whitefish Pilot,
to learn of the death of William Carroll
Hume, Is, son Of Mr.. and Mrs A. c.
Hume while on camping trip high
up in the mountains. Wednesday after
noon Four boys, William Hume, Vir-
gil Michels, Rogers Hopkins and Earl
Myers started joyously out on a camp
ing trip Tuesday, never dreaming Of
the tragedy that awaited them. They
were on their way to Moose lake and
after having crossed to the second
ridge Of the mountains north of White
fish, encountered snow waist deep.
They found it utterly impossible to
get through without snoWshoes when
the terrible storm that visited that sec
ton Tuesday night caught them and
they were bombarded with hail,
drenched with rain and covered with
snow. There was absolutely no shelter
of any kind and the wind blowing a
terrific gale, making 1t unsafe any
where in the forest.
The party left here when the weather
was unusually warm and had not
dressed for such weather as they ran
into. Their blankets and supplies were
drenched. there was no dry wood any
where and they suffered terribly. Will
liam being the weaker Of the boys be-
came exhausted. then delerious and il
was necessary for his companions to
carry him for more than mile as they
were irving to make their way back
hama "Wednesday afternoon as they
laid him down on the ground to rest
he passed away Virgil and Roger re-
NAMED with the body while Earl
Myers came in to report the death and
get help in bringing in the BODY
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-25

A large number of out of-state cars
have passed through Libby during the
past week or two. Service stations and
garages report the number is greater
than at the same time last year. Evil
IDENTITY the hard times is not keeping
people from taking an annual motor
trip. 1t is reported, however, that there
is noticeable decrease in the num-
Der Of tramp" cars, driven by people
with practically no money and making
their way along as best they can. Those
who are travelling today appear to have
money
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-25
Says Libby Wins
Demand For Better
Train Service
No. | Will Stop to Discharge Passengers
South of Shelby--City Was Hoping
for Greater Concessions.

Local men interested in the attempt
to get better train service for Libby
have not received any report from the
state railroad commission as yet but
Wednesdays dailies carried the fol-
lowing:
A-Residents of Libby have
won their demand for better train
service from the east.
The Montana railroad commission
Tuesday ordered the Great Northern
railway to stop train No. at Libby
to discharge passengers from points
south of Shelby.
Under this arrangement, where it
formerly took "a hours to reach Libby
from Great Falls, the journey may now
be made in II hours and 20 minutes
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-25
Going on Fishing Trip.

DR.. j. M. Cairns and DIR. V. A. Ham
nigan are planning to leave Friday on
a rambling auto trip to the southern
part Of the state, their first objective
being the Madison river where they
will spend some time fishing. 1t seems
that river has the reputation Of grow
ing trout OF unusual size and the two
doctors are going to try their luck and
skill with the big fellows. Thereafter
their itinerary is uncertain, and they
state they will move on only as the
urge impels them They will probably
visit the Yellowstone park and may
swing north to Glacier park on theiI
way into Canada. Their friends may
not expect to see them back in Libby
they state. until they get tired Of !
rambling vacation.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-25

Ray Kuhns Of Kalispell, district en-
gineer for the state highway commits
sion, was in Libby yesterday inspecting
the crawling job done recently on the
state highway west Of town. He was
making arrangements while here to
have the project thoroughly graded
with the county's heavy outfit, and also
stated the oversize gravel would be
taken care of and would be removed
If necessary.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-25
Libby District
May Get Dude
RanChInduStry
A. H. Croonquist Is Here
Looking for Suitable
Location.
BRINGS MUCH MONEY
INTO COMMUNITY

Is Libby about to become the center
of dude ranch industry? There are
possibilities.
A. H. Croonquist of Red Lodge,
Mont, accompanied by Mrs. Groom
quist, their son and daughter, is in
Libby now looking over this district
with that idea in view He comes here
at the request of the Great Northern
Railway company.
Mr.. Croonquist is vice president of
the Dude Ranchers' association and
gives some facts and figures that will
surprise those unacquainted with what
is involved in this growing business.
He says the association was responsible
for the sale last year of 10,035 tickets
over the Burlington and Northern Pa
cific carrying Eastern sportsmen and
their families into the dude ranch ter
ritory These people spent last year
with merchants in the dude ranch
country $1,5OO,000 in personal expendi-
lures, in addition to what was spent by
the dude ranches in entertaining them
Mr. Croonquist has been in the BUSH
ness for 20 years and has been very
successful at it. The only reason, he
says, why he would even consider a
change of location is that he would like
to operate his ranches where the sea-
sons are longer He is now located at
a high elevation and the seasons arc
short.
The class of people attracted by the
dude ranches are the rich of New York
Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore and
other Eastern cities. After visiting the
West they become interested in owning
my ranch in Montana and frequently
invest all the way from $4,000 to $40,
600 and $4,000 in developing modern,
well stocked and well equipped ranch
There is over six million dollars in
vested in dude ranches in his home
territory. says Croonauist
Mr. Croonquist says he will be here
for several days giving the district a
thorough inspection.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-25
Little Stories of the Town

these knights of the road" is to APP
propriate the oil that has been drained
out of cars and use it in their cough
ing, limping motors. All they want is
something that is oily and greasy and
evidently 1t doesn't matter if there
is little grit and dirt in it. They prob
ably figure-and properly-that lit
tie grit in the oil will never be noticed
by the old motor they are driving.
The auto tramps are not the only ones
who appropriate the used oil. Boys who
are driving some old bug find thi!
oil saves on the pocketbook and ever
some adults do not hesitate to pour i
into their wheezy old motors.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-25

While it is reported by the garages
and service stations that not many
tramp autoists are on the road this
season, yet one drops into town now
and then. These lads use every scheme
imaginable to keep the wheels moving
under their dilapidated old cars and
sometimes there is considerable humor
in their efforts. One dropped into a
Libby service station the other day
and wanted to trade fish pole for a
few gallons of gasoline. The kind
hearted station man didn't tell the re-
porter whether or not he now has an
extra fish pole.
Another very common practice OF
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-25
CLUB ENTERTAINS IN HONOR
OF MR.. AND MRS. GARRETT
Leaving Libby and Delightful Party L
Given in Their Honor.

A very enjoyable party was that of
last Friday evening when the mem
bers Of the Entire Nous Bridge club and
their husbands entertained at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. S. WEIGH in honor
of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Garrett, who
were to leave Libby to make their
home at Pondosa, Ore. Comparing OF
scores at the close Of the bridge games
disclosed that Mrs. James Christie and
MIR. Garrett had won high score prizes
while Mrs. w. NJ Curtis and Mr. Welch
won the consolation tokens. Mr.. and
Mrs. Curtis were guests Ct the cs'th
on this occasion. Mrs. Garrett was pre-
sented with fine gift
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-25
FOREST OFFICIAL SAYS TOO
MANY FIRES ARE MAN CAUSED
r. ]. Jefferson Visit Libby in His Work
of Improving Fire Prevention Methods.

r. j. Jefferson has spent several
days Of the past week in the Libby dis
trict in his new position as inspector
on fire control Mr. Jefferson states
that his work will keep him in the
field about three-fourth of the time
now the remainder of the time being
spent in the regional office in Missoula.
He says it is highly important to keep
all forest service forces fully acquainted
with the latest developments in fire
prevention and fighting and that task
is occupying much Of his attention at
this time.
There have been a number Of fires
over the district already this year,
says Mr. Jefferson, and one bad thing
IS that SO many Of them have been
man caused. While there is a gradual
Improvement by the public in the
care they take while in the forests,
there is still too great number who
do not exercise sufficient care with
their camp fires, matches, cigars and
cigarettes.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-25
Entertains for Visitors.

Mrs. A. r. Wichman was hostess to
a few friends Wednesday afternoon,
honoring Mrs. Henry Kohlmoos of Oak
land, Calf, who is visiting her sisters
here, Mrs. George Neils and Mrs. Wal
ter Neils. The natural attractiveness Of
the Wichman home was greatly en-
HANGED by profusion of beautiful
flowers. The afternoon was spent in
social way, with most delicious re-
freshments served at its close.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-25
F,ntcrtains Sewing Club.

Mrs. Ralph Fields was hostess to
the San Souci Sewing club at her
home last Friday, this being the last
meeting of the club prior to the sum
mer intermission Miss Doris Emmett
Of Salt Lake City, who is visiting her
sister. Mrs. Glenn West, was guest
on this occasion
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-25
viii Attend Party at Happy's Inn.

A number of Libby people are plan
ming to attend the party to be given
Saturday evening and Sunday at Hap
py's Inn, upon invitation of the farm
er's club of that district. A fine chicken
dinner will be served. dancing will be
enjoyed and games will help to pass
the time Sunday
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-25

Mrs. r. J. Piedalue invited 80 little
friends of her daughter, Mary Jean.
to help the young lady celebrate her
tenth birthday last Thursday evening.
The affair was a pretty lawn party,
with refreshments served In the house.
1t was costume" party, all the girls
being dressed in various costumes. Two
prizes were awarded, Frances Brooks
winning the prize for the best costume
and Helen Martin for the best sing
ing.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-25
DR.. Boyd Testing Cows.

DR.. j. c. Boyd Of Kalispell, deputy
state veterinarian with the state live
stock sanitary board, is in Libby test
ing a number of COWS for tuberculosis
owned by people who are supplying
milk and cream to the public. While
here he also inspected the local cream
cry.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-25
STORES WILL CLOSE JULY
FOURTH.

AS is the usual. custom, the stores
of Libby will be closed on the Fourth.
but they will be open the night of the
3rd.
(Signed) MERCHANTS COMMITTEE
3-4 Libby Commercial Club.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-25
Cuts Foot.

Tom Jewell received a rather badly
lacerated foot at the mill pond Sunday
that required attention at the Libby
hospital. 1t was not a serious cut but
will lay him up for few days
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-06-25

County Commissioner Millegan OIL
Eureka was in Libby yesterday at
tending to business matters.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-11-20
Notice to Taxpayers

NOTICE Is hereby given by the under.
signed, Treasurer of Montgomery county
and Collector of State and county taxes fol-
the said county, as required by Section
OF Chapter 1871 of the Acts of the General
Assembly of Maryland of 1905, to all per-
sons to whom State and county taxes are
assessed in said county, that the annual
levy has been made and placed in the
hands of the undersigned for collection.
All such taxes bear interest from Sep
tember list, 1891, at the rate Of 8 per CEN
um per annum.
Alltax-payers are hereby warned thai
unless such taxes as are assessed against
them be paid on or before the first day OF
january, 1882, their names will be pub
llshed, in accordance with said Act OF
Assembly in the list of delinquent tax
payers, and that if said taxes, with inter-
est and proportional part of cost of adver-
tising, remain unpaid until the second
Monday in April, 1882, the property as
sessed to such delinquent Taxpayers. or so
much thereof as may be deemed neces-
sary. will. on said last mentioned date, be
exposed for sale to pay such taxes. interest
and expenses.
State and county taxes may be paid by
persons presenting proper biils on or before
December 81. 1881. during banking hours
at the following named banks
kensington Bank.
First National Bank of Gaithersburg.
First National Bank of Sandy Spring.
Poolesville National Bank.
Silver Spring National Bank.
Takoma Park Bank.
Bank of Bethesda, Bethesda.
Bank of Damascus, Damascus.
The Germantown Bank.
Citizens Bank. Takoma Park, Md. C.
j. FOREST WALKER.
Treasurer of Montgomery county.
june 26-td
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-11-20
Notice.

The Social Service League is moving into
new quarters in the old court house at
Rockville.
The committee on decoration of these
new quarters. composed of Mrs. Paul C.
Merrill. chairman: Mr.. Milton Bancroft
Mrs. j. B. Armstrong and Mrs. Thomas c..
Kelley. have several times gone over the
rooms planning color schemes and arrange
ments.
1t is hoped by the committee on deco
ration of these new quarters that an
attractive and cherry effect may be at
tanned without great expenditure from the
leagues funds.
At present the committee is concerned
with obtaining floor covering. Since new
rugs are out of the question, the commit
tee is appealing to the county residents
who have old rugs stored in their attics to
let the league have these for reweaving
into new ones.
If those residents of the county who can
assist by donating old rugs will have these
delivered at the Social Service League
offices. Or call the Bell Laundry in Be-
thesda. which will call for and deliver
packages to the Social Service League
gratis. much assistance can be given to,
wards making the leagues new home
comfortable and attractive at a minimum
expenditure. These rugs are needed with.
in the next week. therefore a prompt re.
Spouse will be appreciated.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-11-20
Report Of The Grand Jury.

We. the Grand Jury. in and for Mont
eomery County. have the honor to repoE
to the Court that we have carefully inves
tieated all the cases brought before Ut
fifty-eight in number and have found fifty
five presentments.
We have examined one hundred an,
sixty-three witnesses. most of whom wer
found to be competent and willing to Civ
evidence.
Our examination Of the new jail showet
conditions to be modern in every particula
and kept in good condition. We found il
the jail twenty-seven colored males ant
fourteen white males.
We visited the county buildings at Be
thesda and Silver Spring and found botl
to be in good condition.
We commend the States Attorney fo
his unfaiing courtesy and consideration in
advising the Grand Jury and for his efficient
preparation of the cases submitted.
We commend the bailiff for his attention
to his duties.
We especially commend the Chief Of
Police. Mr.. Moxley. and force under him
for their efficiency and ability in bringing
offenders against the laws to justice. II
is our opinion that to the efficiency of this
force is due more than anything else the
small number of cases presented to the
Grand Jury.
We commend the valuable services of the
officer in charge of the finger print depart
ment of the police force and recommend
that the county commissioners lend their
aid and assistance to the advancement Of
this department of the police force.
We visited the Almshouse and found
the buildings clean. sanitary and well kept.
We found there four white women and
eighteen white men. three colored men and
no colored women as occupants. The COM
missioner in charge and the superinten-
dent are entitled to commentator for
their attention to this institution.
The larder of the institution was well
supplied with substantial foods.
We have inspected the new court house
and found it fine building and a credit to
the county.
We feel that the down spouts are not
sufficient to carry away the water that
falls on the roof during excessive rains.
We recommend that the parapets have
sluices cut into them to allow any surplus
waters to overflow from the roofs.
W commend the services of the clerk
and the stenoerapher to the Grand Jury
for their valuable and courteous services.
Respectfully submitted.
SIMON P. WAGNER.
Foreman.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-11-20
Mrs. Hoover Leads DeaicatOry
Service.

In the soft sunshine of an Indian Summer
afternoon. and standing on platform
under the spreading branches Of giant
oak tree, Mrs. Herbert Hoover participated
in the dedication of the Baptist Home for
Children at Alta Vista. this county. last
Sunday.
With a few words in which she wished
the children happiness in their new home.
the First Lady led the ceremonies, and
later she inspected the $25O.00O institu-
ton. the children acting as her guides.
I'VE all hope" Mrs. Hoover said to the
boys and girls. that you'll have very
happy life in the home. and that the home
will have a long life after you have gone
into the world from it,
The Presidents wife was dressed in a
green suit with gray fox scarf and Q
small velvet hat that showed an ambel
hairpin on the side. She had agreed II
attend. but word that she would speak wa'
a surprise.
Judge Kathryn Sellers, of the Distric
Juvenile Court. and Daniel C. Roper, of tn,
District Board of Education, also spoke I,
the crowd Of several hundred persons VIII
gathered for the formal opening. Stat
Senator Robert G. hilton. Of this county
was unable to be present because Of sick
ness.
officials Of this county and Of the Wash
ineton Suburban Sanitary Commissio
were guests at the exercises. The county
built mile Of road to the home and Sena
tor Hilton secured the passage Of bi
in the legislature which grants the sam
tary commission power to give the HON
free water and sewage facilities.
There are two large Enelish-style doi
mitories. The girls was built with con
tribution from Edwin Gould. philanthropis
and the boys was erected in memory {
the late John B. Lord. who donated prof.
erty in Brookland. which was the forme
site Of the home.
The program. which included singing b
the children Of the home. was in chart
Of E, Hilton jackson. chairman Of the boar
Of trustees. assisted by other board men
bers. C. Clinton James. Geo. Bryan. Claud
Livingston, Charles Werner and Robert n
Miller,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-11-20

pT6ucCeSSOF OL Tile
present parent company of the Bel
System. The company S first dividend
was paid January l, 1881, to stockhold.
ers of record December s, 1880. Since
that time dividends have been paid con-
tinuously by the company and its sue
cessor for more than fifty years
OF the $40 stockholders who re-
ceived the January. 1881, dividend, $50
resided in Massachusetts, the state in
which the telephone was invented and
In which the Bell System began its
career The remaining 80 stockholders
were scattered chiefly over few other
states. In contrast with such limited
distribution Of shares. the more than
100000 present owners of American
Telephone and Telegraph stock reside
In every state of the Union and in
about 70 foreign countries and United
States possessions.
While the American Bell stockhold.
ers owned an average of about 10
shares in 1880 as compared with pres
emit average American Telephone and
Telegraph shareholdings of less than
81 shares, the figure was not at all
large for that time. Those stockhold-
ers owning 10 shares or less formed
80 per cent Of the total today the
same shareholding group comprises
81 pur cent of all American Telephone
and Telegraph stockholders
AS time passed, investment Interest
in the American Bell Company broad,
ened, with the result that by 1890
there were more than $500 owners OF
stock. BY the end of the nineteenth
century the number Increased to about
1900 Although the latter total is less
than IN per cent of the present num-
Der Of American Telephone and Tele
graph stockholders, 1t was substantial
for 80 years ago.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-11-20
Notice 10 Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber of Montgomery county has obtained
from the Orphans Court of Montgomery
county, Md. letters OF administration on the
personal estate of
M. AUGUSTA MARTH.
late of Montgomery county, deceased. All
persons, resident and nonresident. having
claims against the said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit and file the same
in said court with vouchers thereof, on
or before the list day of March. 1882 ;
they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said estate. All
persons indebted to said estate are re-
ouested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this LIST day OF
September, 1881.
WILLIAM II. MARTH, I
Administrator.
sep Act Rockville Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-11-20
Notice to Creditors

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber of Montgomery county has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court of Mont
gomery county. Nd. letters of administra
ton on the personal estate of
ELLA C. B. WHITE.
late of Montgomery county, deceased. AL
persons having claims against said
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit
the same. with the vouchers thereof, to the
subscriber, on or before the Goth day of
March. 1882; otherwise they may, by
law, be excluded from all benefit of said
estate. All persons indebted to said estate
re requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this 29th
day of September, 1891.
WILLIAM F. PRETTYMAN,
oct 2-6t Administrator.