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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
Lions Receive
Christmas Card
From Visitor Here
Courtesy Extended Last Summer
Remembered by Dubuque Doctor
and Wife.

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WI a.. ae ~ - - ri :. :
membership OF %, the Lions eiuo neio
anonther of its popular meetings al
Turner Tavern Monday night. Two
guests were also present. Rev. r. W.
Orr and Grant Harley.
T~,a - +hroa o,,tst.nd;ng rattars
,,,.rs -;,,a, at.art;o,, n ,. rras - +ha Is
fa.t that tha n,,,h Nil, hacL IN tho
Libby high school basketball team with
the same hearty spirit with which 1t
supported the football squad and that
It will give a dinner in honor of the
basket shooters at the end Of the sea
son. Another matter was consideration
of the annual Ladies Night The COM
mittee responsible for arrangements re-
ported everything IN readiness, except
that a definite date had not been
chosen. This depends on being able
to secure hall and the exact date will
be announced later. II viii BE- some
time within the next two weeks.
IN, f.eoroa vo.,t ~r,.s arrointed tail
t,,ister far Tia evening and did his
sh.-a i Leerino tt,nO. Evrrrd m, Be-
ca,,.e - dif{aanca IL obtaining new
,r,sr,hera T.inn Cecrge H.vrs - en-
titled q The cl,rb eml1em, ! member
shin Lev This was nrr,ented b. Lion
rbr,<t;anson IN : nieelv -thor1rht out
and urall delivered presentation speech.
r W billings told of having visited
The lions club while at Missoula re-
certify ard contributed Il the Interest,"
mo features az the evening.
m,,,;. u--.. Lh. IT.
"l.ai. 80, ~ . ~ fnds
cussion rssai uu,s VIC a' n =. .u1al
Iol WolIny sn. p1isIs. 80 u 49,
ll'a. Ins ,i ills. = uo ~
sc.Ip io.as s. s 9. = sna.,; ~ 80
the matter and report later
A. N. Richard was appointed a COM
mitee of one to have charge Of the en-
tertainment program for the first meet
ing following Ladies' Night.
Secretary Lloyd Williamson read a
Christmas card the club had received
from couple in Iowa, card which
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
Woman'Ss Club
Studies Western
Railroad History
Interesting Papers Read by Three
Libby Ladies--Music and Lunch
Adds to Program.

The meeting of the Libby Woman's
Club Tuesday afternoon was given over
to reports Of various activities and the
program proper.
Mrs Herbst, Legislative chairman,
gave an instructive talk.
Mrs. Alice G. Farris reported that
the Christmas Seal sale was crafty
ing and beyond expectation The sale
being only $40 less than last year.
Mrs. O. G. Gompf flor associated
charities) sent out SIS Christmas boxes,
which were much appreciated.
Mrs Kienitz and Mrs Walter Neils
were appointed as committee to get
prices for redecorating the Club rooms
and for other Club house improve
ments.
Our county librarian, Miss Ratekin,
asked for magazines from club women
peal. Magazines will be called for Fri
day morning, tomorrow.
Mrs. Walter Neils read paper on
the Oratorio In keeping with the
thought of this article, Mrs. Dwinelle
sang two beautiful numbers The
Lord Is Mindful of His Own" and 70
Rest in the Lord
Our Railroads in American History"
was an interesting and informative
subject for the afternoon. Mrs, Ira Mil
Ter presented the Sante Fe and South
ern Pacific railroads; Mrs. Kedxie, the
Great Northern and Northern Pacific
Mrs. Krall, the Eastern railroads. The
program showed excellent preparation
~t~~ kr~1rI IoV ra1oxrnI
bv Mrs. Ira Miller. Inez Ratckin and
Mrs Billings was much enjoyed The
trio responded with an encore.
Mesdames Herbst, Orr. O. G. Gompf,
O'Neal, Klenck and the Misses Grsnd-
jean were hostesses for tea and
friendly social hour.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
Young Couple Wed.

At 4:30 on Tuesday afternoon, Mr..
Joseph Kermit Lyon and Miss Jennie
M. Bowen, both well known young peo-
pie OF this city, were married at the
Presbyterian manse by the Rev. r. w.
Orr, Walter Zimmerman accompanied
the groom and Miss Catherine Ostroot
was the bridesmaid. Two brothers Of
the bride, brother and sister of the
groom, and Miss Vestina Manicke and
Delbert Whitney were guests.
The groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gilbert A. Lyon of this city and the
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Floyd Bowen, pioneer residents. Both
of the young people are graduates of
the Libby high school and have large
number of warm friends, who will join
in wishing them much happiness.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
viii Hold Competitive Examination.

Judge J. E. lockwood has announced
that he has appointed the Rev. Chas.
A. Wilson, S. /. Rapson and Payne
Templeton to give a public competitive
examination to all applicants who may
properly present themselves as candi-
dates for probation officer Of this dis
trict. Such. examination was held in
Kalispell on January 10 and will be
held in Libby at the court house on
January is, beginning at 4:30 o'clock
p. m.
Said examination shall be largely
written and upon such questions and
subjects as may seem pertinent to said
committee That after said examination
has been given by said committee they
shall recommend to the court or Judge
for appointment as probation officer
the three persons receiving the high
est grades in said examination for said
office.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12

In 1929 total of 1888 resident
licenses were sold while in 1880 the
figure reached 81 ,331 During those two
years the old license system prevailed.
Under the new system adopted two
years ago the big game and the resi-
dent bird and fish licenses were divided
In 1881 total Of 68.574 resident bird
and fish licenses were sold and 60,374
IN 1882. In 1881 the resident big game
licenses totaled q, 1874 at 81 each while
IN 1882 this total reached 25.868.
The resident sportsmans license at
$ totaled l.848 in 1881 and dropped to
695 IN 1882 The nonresident fishing
licenses sales in 1881 totaled 4,513 and in
1882 declined to 1855
The following fish and game licenses
were issued In Lincoln county in 1881.
Resident bird and fish. l.91e; resident
big game, Lib; resident sportsman. s..
nonresident fish, 1853; nen~eosident biz
Han.e. 3; non-resid4nt bird, 3, alisu
fish. I.
In 1882 the following licenses wcre
issued in Lincoln county. Resident bird
and fish, 1887; resident big game, 1,522:
resident sportsman. 81; nonresident
fish, III nonresident big game 2.
alien fish, l.
In 1881 fish distribution from all state
hatcheries and cooperative helpers
totaled 28,222.886. In 1882 the total had
increased to 35,181, SAT.
In 1881 total receipts Of the commits
sion were 1929. H5.08 and disbursements
were $218. 64805 In 1882 total receipts
were 179.64414 and disbursements,
$17507581.
In 1881 receipts from hunting and
fishing licenses, with fees allowed
dealers and other expense deducted,
were $3.50, 1880; In 1882 this same item
was $154,377.20 ~
In 1881 there was expended at the
Libby hatchery the following. For fish
distribution, $29.2l; operating expenses,
A,15787; capital outlay, s2,57402; re
Continued on page A.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
Royal Arch Masons Install Officers.

The Royal Arch Masons of Libby
held public installation Of officers last
Tuesday, followed by dancing and card
games, with refreshments at the close
Of very happy social affair. The Of
ficers installed were: C. ". West high
priest; J. F. Mccully, king; R. M. Rus
sell, scribe; L. G. Sperry, treasurer, ].
Fl. Skidmore, secretary; Chas T. Young,
captain of the host, r H. Curtis, prin-
cipal sojourner; John Brooks, royal
arch captain; c. w. Millett, master Bird
veil; Robert /. Mahar, master End veil;
Ira q Miller. master LIST veil; John S.
Day. sentinel
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
Junior Woman's
Club Is Growing
In Membership
Six Initiated at Last Meeting-Excel-
lent Program Given Under Lead
ership of Miss Leah Cormler.

The Junior Woman's club held an
especially rousing meeting Tuesday
evening at the club house. The bust
ness was started with the pleasing re-
port that six new members had been
added to the enrolment. They were
Misses Betty and Helen Hargreaves,
May Paulson, Evelyn James, Mrs. Hen
Messy, and Mrs. Whitcomb. The year
books were distributed and every
member of the club can be exceeding
ly proud of them. From all appearances
the club will have no need to be lack
ing in songs for there were different
ones offered that will be very appro-
priates when learned Also several peo-
pie volunteered to sew more articles
needed for the relief committee. The
club is greatly impressed by the
splendid cooperation it is receiving
from the members.
After the meeting was closed the
program chairman, Miss Leah Cor
mier, opened a most interesting pro-
gram on 1.-THE art of conversation. =
The paper read by. Miss Cormier re-
vealed many points instructive and
beneficial on how to make converse
ton success. Following was bridge
table skit demonstrating the report and
those taking part were Misses Mar
garet Sliezer, Laura Riley, Laure
Botchek, and Mallie Chapel. The en-
tertainment was then turned over tc
the dramatics department which pre-
scented reading rehearsal of a play
called Stuffed Owls" The play was
very comical and immensely enter
tanning. The players were Misses Jean
Kienitz, Margaret Sleizer, Dorothy
Davidson, Lillian Borg, Viola Bessey
and Mrs. Frank Boyle.
AT the close of the program the hos
tesses-Lillian Borg, Marjorie Stevens
Jennie Bowen and Jean Kienitz--
served tea and tasty cheese waters.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
EARLY-DAY RESIDENT OF
LIBBY PASSES AWAY

Mrs. Charles McGovern Of Libby
received word Sunday that Mr.. Nc
Govern had died suddenly at Rose
burg, Or, on that day. The body is
being shipped to Libby and will ar
rive today. Funeral services will be
held from the Catholic chuzch Fri
day morning at 10 o'clock and burial
will be in the Libby cemetery.
Mr. McGovern was born in Illinois
10 years ago. In 1890 he and Mrs. Nc
Govern moved to Libby and home
steaded a ranch near town. Of late
years Mr.. McGovern had spent
most of his time in the west, of Oregon
where he was interested in timber
claims, He had been bookkeeper all
Of his adult life. The only surviving
relative is the widow, Anna McGovern
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
Probating Estate
Is Contested In
District Court
Heirs OF r. Papineau Property Do Not
Agree as to Administrator
Divorce Granted.

Most of the time of district court was
taken up the first of the week taking
testimony in the contest OF the probat-
ing the estate of Fred Papineau Of
Troy. 1t appears that both Papineau
and his wife had executed wills be-
queathing to the other the estate, each
stating that they willed $100 to the
son, Thomas Papineau. Both husband
and wife are now dead Earl Angel
of Troy had been appointed temporary
administrator Of the estate. Thomas
Papineau now files petition praying
that he be appointed administrator, to
which brothers and sisters OF the de-
ceased have protested-Ihe petitioner
has introduced all his testimony except
one witness, while the protestants have
introduced none of their testimony ex-
cept Angels. The hearing was con-
tinued indefinitely Walchli & Korn
of Kalispell are attorneys for the pc
titioner and Blackboard & Blackford
and M D. Rowland for the protest.
ants.
A divorce was granted Lena Haarsch
from Richard l. Haarsch. She was
EANEu Tile G8AE A1kA NN0tAA1 ~ At&
minor children and was decreed the
real estate. Blackboard Il Blackboard at
torneys for the plaintiff Case was un-
contested
In the State VS.. r. M borough, OF
Eureka the defendant was arraigned
on a charge of burglary and pleaded
not guilty. His bond .was placed at
$1,000 which he was not able to fur
nish.
In the cases Of the State VS.. Siebert
Hall and the State VS.. Leo Bockman,
each charged with having resisted an
officer. a demurrer to the information
was filed and January 10 was set as
the date for hearing the demurrer. g.
f. Maiden was appointed attorney for
Hall by the court and was employed
by Bockman.
Judge lockwood will be in Libby
on January Is to hold court At 4:30
o'clock p. m. at which time afjury
will be called
This was Judge Rockwood's first
session of court In Libby following his
election to office last fall
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12

The bulletin says 1t may be interest
ing to know that IN 1882 Montana
counties reduced their bonded indebt-
edness nearly 81. 10o, 0oo, and that since
1928 they have reduced their total
Indebtedness nearly 50, 900, 900.
In 1928 the states total net debt
of bonds and warrants was SIS, 102,-
ITO. In 1882 the total net debt IN bonds
and warrants outstanding was $iz090,
Isl, reduction Of $17,41zO18.
As this paper has pointed out at va
rious times during the past few months
Lincoln county has kept right in line
with this march Of progress and has
materially reduced its Indebtedness and
has also reduced its tax levy.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
HOnOrs Guest From Minneapolis.

a group Of "a Libby ladies joined in
what proved to be most enjoyable
evening at bridge in response to inyi-
tations from Mrs. Anna Christie. The
pleasant affair was given Friday eve
ming and was to honor Mrs. Christle's
daughter, Mrs Clayton Roche, who was
visiting here from Minneapolis. Mrs. r.
". Smithberger captured the high score
honors of the evening and Mrs. Jos.
Shaurette second high. A guest prize
was presented to Mrs. Roche. Dainty
refreshments were served.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
THEFT OF FOREST SERVICE
PROPERTY BRINGS JAIL TERM

On January s, Ted Hanson was ar
rested near Elk, Wash, on complaint
of forest officer of the Kootenai
national forest, charged with stealing
government property. Through search
warrant the property stolen was re-
covered Hanson pleaded guilty be-
fore Judge Goodsell at Spokane and
was sentenced to 80 days in Jail.
Hanson was employed by the local
forest service last summer and at the
conclusion of the season he purloined
considerable equipment and took it to
Washington state.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
Enitnrfal

Seth Parker's friend, Lizzie, was
asked to tell what her resolution for
the New Year was and she replied, Il
intend to try to control my tongue. /
mean to quit being 50 cross with my
brother Cephas.1
Then Cephax was asked what his
resolution was, and he said, We'll, when
Lizzie starts being cross to me, Tn
gonna say, ,Shush Shushl"
But CephaS, stead OF doing that,
why don't you just stop doing the
things that makes Lizzie cross?n asked
Seth Parker
Cephas replied well, you see that
would be too much trouble.
Perhaps the reason why so many OF
us break our New Years resolutions
is because they are like Lizzie's res
olutions; dependent upon the conduct
or attitude OF other people.
Or perhaps we attempt to make a
long-term resolution. which in many
cases becomes threadbare and moth
eaten, from much use, or from dis
use.
The wise person resolves that "iust fof
today" he will strive toward a certain
fixed goal, the attaining Of which de-
ponds upon himself
For illustration, our inventory would
reveal wealth of inestimable value at
the end Of this year, if each morning
we would say:
Just for today, will try to strength
en- my mind. will study. | will learn
something useful, will not be a mem
tai loafer all day. will read some
thing that requires effort, thought and
concentration.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
Submits Two
YearReportOn
Fish andGanle,
State Commission Expends
Large Sum in Se1Vice to
) Sportsmen.
co. 74 BIRD AND
FISH LICENSES IN 1882

The Montana State Fish and Game
commission has just issued its biennial
report, put out in magazine form and
titled with valuable and interesting IN
formation In speaking of fish and
game licenses the report says:
:, Economic conditions prevalent
throughout the nation have been r.
Elected in the sales of Montana fish and
game licenses during the last year. Two
years ago the state legislature made
possible the split license system, which
enabled the de partment to adopt the
Dig game tagging system, and while
results have been gratifying from m
enforcement standpoint, receipts have
shown q decline Of more than 34)0o0
IN 1882 Below the mark Of 1881.
The following figures denote de-
partmental receipts frof all sources for
the last four years:
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
Holds Annual Meeting.

Tuesday evening the annual stock
holders meeting of the First State
Bank of Libby was held, which re-
suited in the reelection Of the old
board of directors, consisting Of ]. F.
Fennessy, James NJ Blackford, F. r.
Baney, Walter Neils, l.. ]. Olson, Fred
F. Clark and g. w. Millett. The board
has not yet organized. Officers will be
elected at a meeting next week.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
Law Requires Six Months Residence

In order that there may be proper
understanding of the matter, this news
paper has been asked to explain that
Montana law stipulates that one must
be resident of the state six months
before one is able to receive aid from
any county within the state Frequently
requests for aid are made either by
persons themselves or by friends for
persons not legally residents of the
state. To expend county money for
such relief would be illegal expenditure
of county funds. .s
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
FortnightIy Bridge Club Entertained.

Mrs. T.. j. Olson was hostess Thurs
day night to the Fortnightly Bridge
club at which time the members of this
popular social organization spent an
enjoyable evening at the favorite pas
time. Mrs. DUNCAN was winner of
high score honor and prize and Mrs.
Harry Racicot Of the consolation. Nom
member guests were Mrs. Ed. Olson
and Mrs. Chas. d. Rowe, with guest
prize won by Mrs Olson. Dainty re-
freshments were served at the eve
ning's close.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
Surprise Party.

A number of friends gathered at the
home of Jffp Crotteau Saturday night
and treated him to surprise, which
was success in every particular, it
is reported The evening was devoted
to pinochle, five tables being in play.
Mrs Eli Rayome and Sam Tefeau car
ried away the high score prizes while
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Rayome won travelling
prizes. The evening proved most en-
ioyable one, with refreshments served
at a late hour.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
LINCOLN COUNTY LEGISLATORS
ON IMPORTANT COMMITTEES

Senator M. D. Rowland and Repre-
sentative Timothy Miller have both
been given appointments on several
important committees in this session
of the legislature. Senator Rowland
is chairman of fairs and expositions,
and has membership on the highway
committee, fish and game, the iudisi-
airy and aviation committees. Repre-
sentative Miller is on the judiciary,
banks and banking. fish and game and
employment
Additional news of the legislature
will be found on page two of this is
sue.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
FOOTBALL LETTERS PRESENTED.

Football letters were presented to 10
men Friday afternoon following a talk
given by Mr.. George Vogt.
Mr.. Vogt reminded the student body
that earning letter involves long hours
Of training besides the playing hours,
And that the fellows to whom the let
ters were given really earned those
emblerns.
The football men were then reminded
by Coach Vogt that these letters, be-
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12

The Play also holds the high team
three-game score, 2508; and also the
high team one-game score, $40. The in
dividual high score for one game and
the individual high score for three
games are held by John Kuklinski, 245
and 587 respectively
Four ladies teams have been organ
lied and are just getting under way
with their games A full roster of play
ers has not yet been chosen.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
THE PLAY STILL HOLDS TOP
PLACE IN BOWLING RECORD

Much interest is being shown in the
series of bowling games being staged
at The Play and large numbers Of
spectators are present at each matched
game. The Play team holds the record
at the present time with the Western
Loan team in second place. The team
score follows:
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12

Washington, D. C.. Jan 7, 1892
DR.. r. G. M. Ehlers, Troy, Montana
Work on Libby-Troy road, Montana
forest service road project E one B,
will be advised Immediately and work
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
Entertains Entire Nous Club.

Members of the Entire Nous Bridge
club met last night at the home of
Mrs. M. .. Rowland and spent an en-
joyable evening at the bridge tables.
High score honors were won by Mrs.
An Hoffman, the consolation by
Mrs, J. K Dwinelle, while Mrs George
Neils was presented with guest prize.
Refreshments were served.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
Is
Made In Tax
Reduction
Over IL Million Cut in
States Bonded Debt in
Recent Years.
GOOD SHOWING BY
MONTANA COUNTIES

The Montana Taxpayers association
has just Issued another bulletin giving
more valuable information, for the
consideration Of the 1883 session of the
legislature. The bulletin says much
good has been accomplished by the
county, city and elementary school
budget law and gives these figures to
prove its contention:
Before Passage Of Budget Law.
County Taxes SID, 1877 ,146
Grade Schools !. 9,454,010
Cities and Towns 3,003, 925
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-01-12
$ 3,641, 1856
Total Decease

The association admits, however, that
the high school budget law has been
q failure, because the law docs not
give taxpayers an opportunity to prop
erly control expenditures It compares
taxes levied for high schools.
The Washington times., 1933-08-10
NRA EXEMP is
SPORT CLUB

NEW YORK, Aug. 10.-Golf
clubs not operated for a profit
do not fall within the compulsory
provisions of the national indus
trial recovery act, was the opin-
ion handed down today by Living,
ston Platt, general counsel for
the United States Golf ASsocia,
ton.
The voluntary provisions are
inapplicable because golf
club of such character is not
operated commercially or as an
industry or trade. There is no
possibility of business cOmpeti~
ton between such clubs, SO