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Western news and the Libby times., 1931-04-23
Registration For
Special Election
Closes April Is
Be Prepared to Vote on May in Favor
of Referendum No. 35 and Save
S7,500,000 to the State.

HELENA, April Registration will
close April 25 for the special election
of May 5 when Montana voters will
go to the polls to decide whether the
States highway program will be speed
ed up SO that it may be practically
completed within four years The date
was set by the legislature, which
passed by an overwhelming vote H. B.
$50, submitting referendum 35 to the
people. II is just 10 days before the
election and voters who failed to cast
their ballots at the last general cleo
tion must register in order to vote May
fifth.
Absent voters privileges apply to
elections, it is pointed out by county
officials. In nearly every county Off
cial ballots have been prepared and
are available at the office of the coun-
ty clerk and recorder. Those who will
be away from their homes on May
may vote at any time by appearing at
the clerk and recorders office Those
who are out of their home precincts
now and who will remain away until
after the election may secure ballots
by writing to the clerk and recorder
of their home county These must be
returned before May S SO that they may
be counted by judges in the home
precinct.
The measure provides that the state
shall be empowered to issue s6,000,-
600 in highway construction warrants
at the rate of ST 100000 year for the
next four years. This money will be
used TO match federal aid funds at
the ratio of a cents of state money
for 56 cents Of federal money and will
be available in addition to the regular
highway construction funds from cur
rent gas tax collections during the
next four years. making total of
$4,000, 900 for road work in Mon
tana, very nearly enough TO complete
designated federal aid roads.
Western news and the Libby times., 1931-04-23
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Prepared by the Lincoln County Alb
stract Co.
Theo. Palmer to Lincoln County
QCD Lots l-2-3-4 Blk s Faust Add
SIS Lincoln County Treas to Lincoln
County It'd Lots So Blk 10 S Libby
s436.73.
Mary F. Fleek to Anna A. Clough
WD Lots l-2-3 Blk IS Faust Add
$1,000.
F. R. Baney. Sher to Anton Quist
ShD Nl2Nl2 2-26-30 Sl383 40 Town of
Troy TO Lincoln County Cemetery p
Lot 10 IL Troy Cemetery $4,000 7,
jerome S. Rice to Lincoln County
QCD land in 25-34-25 S100
John Kovar to Ralph N. Cox WD
Lots SIS Sec. 12-31-34 s1O0
J. E. LeNore to S. G. Thompson WD
Lots 13-14-15 Blk S Libby $500
S. G. Thomson to Charles H Thomp-
son WD Lots l3-14-15 Blk 6 S Libby
$1.00
Western news and the Libby times., 1931-04-23
Security News for OtherSpecials
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Kenneth Hubbard Of Troy was .
Libby visitor Monday.
H. DeGroot of Rexford was transact
ing business in Libby Saturday.
Ross LaByer Of Rexford was trans
acting business in the city Monday
William L. Griffiths of Rexford was
transacting business in the city Thurs
day,
Albert Kuchenski of Stonehill was
looking after business matters in Lib
by Saturday.
Chris Jensen moved the first of the
week into one of the Gehrke houses
north of St Johns Lutheran church.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Christie, accom-
panied by Mrs, Norris Adams and Miss
Mary Barnes, motored to Kalispell
Saturday afternoon, returning Sunday
Western news and the Libby times., 1931-04-23
SPECIAL SERVICES BEING
HELD AT CHURCH OF GOD
Evangelistic Meetings Will Continue 70,
Three or Four Weeks.

Rev. A. j Stewart, state missionary
of the Church of God, Is in Libby and
is holding special evangelistic services
at the Church Of God, assisted by the
local pastor, Rev Decker Services are
held each evening, beginning at 7:30
A cordial invitation is extended to the
public to attend.
THE meetings will continue indef
initely,' said Mr. Stewart, but prob
ably will last about three. or four
weeks The services this week have
been more particularly for Christian
people in preparation for the later
meetings. the evangelistic services
really beginning next week. We ex-
tend an urgent invitation 10 the pub
lie to attend the services
Western news and the Libby times., 1931-04-23

Jack O'Brien and MIR. Noble Of Jen-
nings were transacting business in the
county seat Monday.
Mrs. L. E. Throop of Troy was Lib
by visitor Monday, remaining over tc
attend Eastern Star lodge that eve-
ming.
Mrs. Dolly Dean Burgess was in Lib
by the latter part of last week So
Letting for the support Of the Flor
ence Crittenton Home at Helena. Mrs
Burgess is field secretary for the Home
County Commissioner Monio has the
county road crew at work this week
on the Yak hill. Some very good work
is being done by Supervisor Harry
Ford and his man, in widening out the
grades.-Troy Tribune
Western news and the Libby times., 1931-04-23

ask and hand-embroidered tents, fur
nished with Persian rugs, pillows and
draperies imported from the far East.
an Eastern city consisting of two streets,
square and market place; a palace,
and many great rooms representing the
interiors of these structures.
Beau IDEAL featuring Ralph Forbes
as John Geste,n (the. character he
created in Beau Geste'), and Lester
Vail, stage actor, is at the Kootenai
theatre Thursday. Friday and Satur-
day.
Western news and the Libby times., 1931-04-23

Sonora desert in Arizona, it stands as
the most ambitious production in the
studios history from standpoint of
interior settings The production stars
Loretta Young and Ralph Forbes.
Twenty-Five settings were constructed
in the ten mammoth sound-stages on
the Hollywood lot and on the great
studio ranch, 20 miles away.
Some OF these sets" were the most
elaborate ever attempted. They in
cluded Oriental courtyards; complete
garrison fort; convict camp; dam
Western news and the Libby times., 1931-04-23
Parliamentary Terms

Filibustering Is the name given 10
retardng legislation by taking up the
time in lengthy speeches, etc, which
delays the vote until TOO late. Log
rolling is n term given 10 the practice
Of combining to assist in getting
through one measure in return for
help in getting another measure passed
Western news and the Libby times., 1931-04-23

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Munsell Monday.
John McKain Of Whitefish, probation
officer, was caller in Libby Tues
day.
Remember the food sale Saturday
afternoofp at the Variety Grovery by
the Catholic Ladies.
Mr. and Mrs. w. M Cady motored
from Standpoint to Libby today and
are visiting with old time friends and
looking after business matters.
Western news and the Libby times., 1931-04-23
James Davidson, manager Of the loca

James Davidson, manager of the local
MacMarr store, accompanied by FL
mer Davidson, was at Standpoint Sun
day attending district meeting Of
MacMarr managers and department
heads.
DIR. ]. n. Dwinelle of New York City
arrived Sunday for visit with his
brother, ]. X. DWinelle, and family
OF Libby. DR.. DWinelle leaves today
for Vancouver, B. c. on trip around
the world.
Mary Adams is the plaintiff in a di-
vorce action filed Friday in the dis
trict court against Otta Adams. She
charges cruelty and desertion. They
were married at Libby in 1925-Kalis-
pell Monitor.
Western news and the Libby times., 1931-04-23
First in the World

4How old Is the British museum !;
and how was 1t started!" asks cor
respondent. The foundations date
from 1I53, when Sir Hans Sloane. In
exchange for i.U.OO0 (Sl00.0O0l to be
pnid To his executors. bequeafhed his
priceless books, manuscripts. and Curl
csities 10 he held in trust for The M
ton. \ sueeill bill WAS passed to
sanction tie aeal.
Western news and the Libby times., 1931-04-23
Can't See With Lips

Veins III llS tell character. says
A German specialist. So that's why 1t
Is inst as we'll to kiss girl If you
really wish Ia find out what she's like.
New Orleans Times -Iicayune.
Western news and the Libby times., 1931-04-23
DESERT AND STUDIOS
USED I'm BEAU IDEAL.

Though most of Radio Pictures ad-
venture romance, Beau Ideal" sequel
to Beau Guests" was filmed on the
Western news and the Libby times., 1931-04-23
For Your ScrAp-Book

| haye only made this letter rather
long because | have not hnd time 10
make 1t shorter.-Pascal.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-05
Reports Scarcity
Of Precipitation
Weather Records Kept by Forest Serv-
ice Indicate Shortage OF Moisture
For Coming Season.

The records of the weather bureau,
maintained in Libby by the forest
service, indicate shortage of precipi-
tation this winter in comparison with
previous years.
The total precipitation for the fall
and winter months, September to jan
uary inclusive, this year is 629 inches.
For the same months year ago the
total was SAT inches while the normal
average is 875 inches.
For the calendar year 1890 there was
a total precipitation Of 1899 inches as
compared to the 1929 total of 1888
inches and normal average Of 1886
inches
Sometimes shortage Of precipita-
ton in the fall and winter months is
offset by rain during the spring as in
May, $780, when $50 inches of rain
was recorded. To the rainfall in May
was accredited, largely, the light fire
season of 1890 whereas the season Of
1929 with little precipitation during the
winter or spring resulted in greater
fire hazard.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-05
THREE MEN ARRESTED FOR
ILLEGAL KILLING OF GAME
Large Quantity Of Vcnsion Found in
Possession of Pinkham Greek Resident.

Large Quantity Of Vcnsion Found in
Possession Of Pinkham Greek Resident.
Game Warden Darlington. accom-
panied by Ranger c. E. Powell, ar
rested Jim Roberts, Jack Young and
Sid Workman Of the Pinkham creek
district the first of the week charged
with illegal killing of game They were
taken before Justice of the Peace Nc
Govern at Eureka and Roberts and
Young were given SO day suspended
sentence, while Workman WAS fined
SIS, which he is serving out in the
county Jail.
The officers found large quantity
of deer meat on the Roberts place. A
number Of deer had been quartered
and piled, one on the other, in build
ing These had frozen and later thawed.
and much of it had begun to spoil.
From 30 to 40 deer hides were. also
found on the place, but not all of.tham
killed recently.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-05

Elsewhere in this issue Justice Of the
Peace Haigler offers reward of $50 for
information leading to the arrest and
conviction of the party or parties who
broke into his basement Sunday night
and stole the three deer that had been
placed there. The basement was locked
and entrance was made through win
dow
The deer had been placed in the
basement awaiting the trial Of Victor
Larson and George Johnson for the IL
legal killing of them. Some time dur
ing Sunday night the deer were taken
from the basement by parties un-
known
Judge Haigler states that the partie;
who made away with the deer are
probably not aware of the seriousness
of the offense as it is burglary to break
into another's property under such
conditions
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-05
Are Planning
To Improve
LibbyStreets
Mayor and Council Study
ing Best Method to
Better Conditions
CITY,S FINANCIAL
STATUS IS GOOD

Under plans worked out by Mayor
Switzer and other members of the
city council, marked improvement in
Libby's streets will be made early this
spring. provided present plans mater
ialize and there is nothing to indicate
now that they will not.
AT Tuesday evenings meeting Of the
city council the matter of street i'm
proyement was preached by the mayor
and after a thorough discussion of the
matter from all angles and consider
ing the probable cost of the under
taking, it was decided to 60 ahead with
the work
The plan is to thoroughly scarily the
streets in the business district and on
certain other streets where such treat
ment would be wise Practically all
streets Of the city will then be graded
keeping strongly in mind the need of
drainage. 1t is planned to main a slight
crown in the middle Of the street, and
at intersections the grade will slant
down for several feet to the intersect-
ing line so as to preserve the naturai
drainage Of the street and yet do away
with the abrupt ditch-like depression
SO common now at street intersections
which is a great nuisance to auto
travel Following the scarifying and
grading Of the streets, oil will be APP
piled and if proper equipment is avail
able, the streets will be rolled. While
the streets are torn up, all oversize
gravel and rocks will be removed.
After careful study of probable
cost, 1t Is believed this work can be
done at an expense no greater than
that expended on the streets in past
years.
w. H. Kemp appeared before the
council and asked that license fee
be collected from all truck owners do
ing business within the city for the
general public. He says he and w W.
Blew were obliged to pay licenses and
then are forced to compete with any
number Of privately owned trucks
that are constantly doing work for
the general public He feels that If
Continued on page a.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-05

Just as the Western News goes to
nress the news is received Of the mar
riage of Mr.. Albert John Bitterman
and Miss Naomi Audrey McVev, both
of Libby, who were married this af-
ternoon by the Rev Orr. The voung
couple left Immediately on a wedding
trip but would not disclose their plans.
They expect to return to Libby and
make their home here Mr. and Mrs.
Bitterman are both well known yount
people of the city and have host Of
friends who will wish them happiness
and prosperity.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-05
TWO FINED FOR KILLING
GAME OUT OF SEASON
Libby Men Are Caught With Three
Deer in Their Possession.

Victor Larson and George Johnson
were arrested Sunday by Supervisor
c. r. Webb and Ranger Bob Byers for
the illegal killing Of deer. The two
men were apprehended as they were
coming in from the Parmenter creek
district and had young doe and two
fawns with them.
They were taken. before Justice Of
the Peace Haigler, who set the hear
ing for Monday, letting the men go on
their own recognizance. Monday they
appeared and pleaded guilty and were
fined S10250 each. They have failed to
pay the fine and are serving the SEN
tence in the county Jail.
The two defendants set up as their
only defense that they were not able
to earn enough under present condl-
tons to take care of their families. A
record of their earnings during the
fall and winter was used to refute that
contention.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-05
THE
| aInaraCk
LIBBY SCHOOL NEWS TOLD IN
AN INTERESTING MANNER
Edited by the
JOURNALISM CLASS
Enttnrlal
THE ACTIVITY FUND
OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

Where does the money CO." is
question often asked after a success
full school entertainment like the one
last Friday evening. 1t is logical
query, too, for the school offers quite
a number of public performances each
year. In 1929-30 the receipts of the
High School Activity Fund wefA close
to $1,000, all derived from admissions
to games, plays and other forms of en-
tertainment The money goes into a
common fund account from which is
financed athletics, debates, dramatics,
the county track meet, glee clubs and
the other activities of the school. All
athletic equipment such as suits, balls,
etc, all stage accessories and costum-
ing Except that generously contrib
utcd by the parents), all trips and in
fact any expense connected with strict
ly student activities are paid from this
fund.
The school elects a treasurer at pres
cnt Dorothy Davidson, who audits the
school accounts under the supervision
Of the commercial department During
the past year, the board Of trustees
have appropriated about $500 to per-
manent equipment The fact that the
students are called upon to. pay for
their own activities trains them in fl
nancial as well as social values. The
grades turn all their receipts into piano
fund which has grown to nearly $3.50.
AS soon as they accumulate enough,
they plan to place good concert piano
in the junior high auditorium.
The student body believe that if they
can place well advertised entertain
ments Of real worth before the public
that they can continue to finance their
extra curricular program from paid
admissions. 1t is their ambition to pay
their way as they 60 and to avoid
any call upon the business men of the
city in the nature of subscription.
This relieves both the trustees and the
business men of direct tax and gives
the student at the same time a sense
of satisfaction in directing his own af-
fairs. His big problem is to give the
public its moneys worth and to meri.
their patronage.
A. A. w
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-05
Entertain fors Miss Larson.

A number Of Libby friends are en-
tertaining this week in honor OF Miss
Minnie Larson who is visiting in the
city with her parents, MIR. and Mrs.
Ben Larson. Monday afternoon Mrs.
Larson invited in few friends at
which time the afternoon was spent
very pleasantly in social way.
Wednesday,, evening Mrs A. A.
Clough was hostess to few ladies in
Miss Larson's honor Bridge was played,
with Mrs. E. j. Barkee winning the
high score prize. A guest prize was
presented to Miss Larson.
Mrs. T.. C. Klenck will entertain this
afternoon and Mrs. E. ]. Barkee this
evening, also for Miss Larson.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-05
Urges More Aid for
Drought Sufferers
Libby Far Short of Its Quota for
Southern Relief--All Who Can Give
Are Urged to Do So.

Assuming the responsibility for the
completion of relief operations in the
drought area, the American Red Cross
is now carrying on campaign to
raise funds for this work Conditions
are urgent and the generous Of our
nation are coming forward to aid in
this necessary relief.
Will Rogers Calvin Coolidge, Cen
eral John j. Pershing and Laurence
Fl. Rnpp, grand exalter ruler OF the
order Of Elks, are among the promi-
nent national figures who are adding
their personal pleas to those OF the
Red Cross workers in urging your con-
tribution.
Libby has been assigned quota OF
500 as her drop in the bucket. Some
S1O,0OO,0OO is actually needed for the
areas in the south which have been
SO devastated by drought. That one
dollar of yours is needed to bring this
fund into effective use The sacrifice
of a dollars pleasure will feed one
of the 10000 people in Arkansas who
have had no other food than turnips
and potatoes for months. Hundreds Of
families have had no meat on their
tables since July, no milk and lard and
flour.
Troy has exceeded the quota of $50
set for that small community. Can not
our generous people come forward
and make our 500 donation reality
Contributions may be left with Mrs
Peay or Mrs. Plummer. Twenty dollars
has already been raised and it is hoped
the remainder of the quota will b.
donated very soon.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-05
PALMER SAWMILL, AT
TREGO DESTROYED BY FIRE
Falling Timber Sets Off Whistle Which
Arouses Neighbors.

FORTUNE, Feb. 3.-Early last Fri
day morning, fire of unknown origin
entirely destroyed Charlie Palmer's
sawmill near Trego' About S o'clock,
when the roof fell in, it struck the en-
CINE in such way as to set the whistle
blowing and thus aroused the neigh
bors who quickly gathered and helped
to save some of the lumber. The planer
was not destroyed but was consider
ably damaged All of Mr. Palmer S
small tools were housed in the mill
and were total loss. Quite large
amount of lumber was burned There
was no insurance.
The mill was built by Mr. Palmer
about three years ago. As it was his
only means of livelihood he feels the
loss very keenly Although well along
in years, MI. Palmer is not discouraged
but is preparing to rebuild as soon as
possible.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-05
Full Report
Of County's
Population
Census Bulletin Shows That
Lincoln County Has
Fewer People.
LIBBY MAKES
STEADY GROWTH

A population bulletin recently issued
by the bureau of the census gives
some interesting information regarding
the population Of Lincoln county and
the various incorporated cities and
districts in the county
The 1880 census gives the county
population of 7,089. AT the 1910 CEN
sus there were 1888 people in the
county and at the 1920 census there
were 1887 That shows that the county
made gain in population from 1910 to
1920 Of LAB per cent but suffered
loss in the last decade of 81 per cent.
This condition is true in many of the
counties of the state, some counties
showing loss Of over 80 per cent.
Lincoln county has an area of 1924
square miles and there is an average
of people to each square mile in the
county
Flathead county, under the 1880 CEN
sus has population of 1920, COM
pared with 21,705 in 1920, an lis per
cent loss. However, part of the coun-
ty was taken to form Lake county in
1923.
Lake county has population of
9,541, an area Of 1,506 square miles
and 6-3 people to the square mile.
Sanders county shows a steady
growth in population The 1880 CEN
sus gives it 5,692 In 1910 it has 3,713;
in 1920, population Of 4903 1t has
an area of 1851 square miles
Libby Shows Growth.
libby also has had a steady growth.
In 1910 there were $40 inhabitants
within the Incorporated limits; in 1920
the city had grown to 1922; while the
1880 census gives LISP as the popula-
ton of Libby District No. 4, which
includes Libby and the surrounding
territory, has present population of
2,947, which gives closer estimate Of
the real population of the town. In
1920 the population Of the Libby dis
trct was 2,271.
Both Eureka and TROY the two other
incorporated cities in the county, show
losses In 1910 Eureka had population
Of SOB in 1920 1882. and in 1880 there
are 300. In 1920 the Eureka district
had population Of 1913 and in 1880,
LOST,
In 1920 the town Of Troy had 763
while the 1890 figure is 1913 In 1920
the Troy district had 1,109; in 1890,
1863.
The complete census figures for the
county are given below.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-02-05
Camn Fire News.

The Camp Fire girls met last Friday
afternoon at the home of our guardian,
Mrs. Gildea. Margaret Redfield con-
Quoted the meeting this time in order
to get an honor. The next meeting will
be held at Evelyn Chase's home
BETTY RILEY, Scribe.