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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
Tells Why he
Opposes Purchase
OF Rock Crushcr
Says II Would Not Produce Results
Expected and Would Waste
Taxpayers Money.

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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
Will Assist Home
Owners To SecureL Loans

City Clerk Veldman announces
that he will be glad to assist home
owners in making out their applica-
tons for loans from the Home Own
ers' Loan corporation. It should
be remembered that loans can be Sc
cured not only to pay off mortgages
that are threatening to be foreclosed
but also~-so pay delinquent taxes
on homes. Mr.. Veldman will ex-
plain to those interested the work.
ings of the new law and will help
them In making out the necessary
papers.
The new law aims to help home
owners who are in danger of losing
their homes either through mortgage
foreclosure or delinquent tax sale.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
Children and Matches Cause Fire.

A fire Tuesday morning badly dam
aged the building formerly occupied
by the Model cafe, and owned by Mrs.
Lura D. Gompf The blaze was started
by children playing with matches in
woodshed attached to the rear of the
building. The flames ran up wall and
into the attic and were kept there by
the fire department which soon had it
under control Damage was largely con-
fined to the attic and roof.
The building was occupied by Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Everett. All of their
furniture was removed.
Chief Hoffman says this is another
warning to parents to Keep matches
away from children. The chief also
request the public to burn refuse early
in the morning and not leave it until
the afternoon as there is generally some
wind during the afternoon.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
Looks As Though Victor Company
Has Struck Long Sought Vein

1t now appears that the body OF
ore has been struck which the New
Victor Mining company has long been
searching for. Last Saturday a drill
was driven for Is feet through the rock
at the end of the tunnel and it cut four
ieet OF quartz. Just how much
wider the vein may be is not known,
as the far wall of the vein was not
reached The tunnel is being driven
forward this week and it is expected
the vein will be reached not later than
Saturday.
This discovery would indicate the ap-
preaching end of search that has
been prosecuted by this company for
number of years. Several years ago It
will be remembered that this com
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
Improving Libby Troy Road.

County Commissioner Brink put Sup
erv1sor Lamey and his road crew at
work TUESDAY improving the worst
places on the Libby Troy road between
.ne end OF the state highway out of
Libby and Kootenai Falls The road
way will be gravelled in some places
and other work done. This section Is al
ways more or less rough at this time
OF the year, bedrock iuts up in various
places and 1t is always difficult to do
much with 1t. Any improvement will be
much appreciated.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
SHOWER FOR BRIDE-TO-BE
WAS DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR

Mrs Edward Davidson and Mrs
James Harris, Jr., were hostesses last
Friday at the home of Mrs. Harris at
an enjoyable shower given to honor
the then Miss Lucille West, who was
married last Sunday.
Seven tables of bridge were in play
with high and low score prizes won
by Mrs Donald Hargreaves and Miss
Phyllis Boyes respectively. Before the
games, one of the most enjoyable fea-
lures OF the evening was the presen-
tatlon of the gifts to Miss West, who
was showered with many be4utifuI
At the evenings close lunch
was served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
NSTALLS AIR COMPRESSOR
AT TIP TOP MINE

A. G. Lotze, who is operating the Tin
Top mine south of Libby, was In the
city Saturday to take out new In
gersoll air compressor that had Just ar
rived It is to be installed at the mine
and will increase materially the amount
OF ore that can be mined daily. The
compressor will be operated with gas
engine.
Lotze is well pleased with prospects
at the mine, says 1t is one Of the Larry
est ore bodies he has ever seen and
Is hopeful Of developing paying prop
erty
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
SUNDAY BASEBALL GAME
WAS TAME AFFAIR

The Sunday baseball game on the
local diamond between the Libby team
and = team from the. G, G. G. camp
At Re,dord was q long drawn out and
tame affair. The Libby boys had 40
trouble in winning with score of 20
to II. Quite large delegation Of c.
e. G. workers came down to cheer for
their team but couldn't inspire them to
victory. Elmer WOLF and All Baumpart
opened the game as battery for Libby
with Peorsall going in for WOLF in the
seventh. Part Of the story Is told in
the following score by innings:
Libby ............4 O2444 20x-2O
&. G. C.'s --.......2 0 / 20 400 2-11l
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
Recital Was Delightful Affair.

A large group of ladies gathered at
the home of Mrs. Walter Neils yes
terday afternoon to enjoy a recital
given by pupils Of Mrs. Winchester Of
Oakland, Calf, who has had a class
In voice here for the past two or three
summers. The gathering proved one Of
the most delightful musical and social
affairs of the season, the recital being
given in setting made lovely with a
profusion of flowers. The pupils, Mrs.
Neils, Mrs ]. K Dwinelle, Miss Mar
garet Fennessy and. Miss Blanche
Fousek, each sang group of songs
and Mrs. Dwinelle and Mrs. Neils sang
two duet numbers. Each OF the pupils
shows much improvement Following
the program, cakes and punch were
served
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
Will Open Dental Office Here.

Dr. and Mrs Earl d. Madden have
moved to Libby and will make their
home here. DR.. Madden has rented the
former DR.. Piedalue office quarters in
the First National Bank building and
will engage In the practice Of his pro-
fession as soon as his equipment ar
rives. DR.. Madden is the son Of Mr..
and Mrs. E. E. Madden of Rexford and
was graduated from the Creighton
Dental College in Omaha, Neb., last
June. Mrs. Madden is a daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Young Of this CITY.
Or. and Mrs. Madden have rented an
apartment of Mrs. Mitchell, in the rear
Of the DR.. ]. M. Cairns residence.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03

pany, after driving over 100 feet of
tunnel and missing the ore body.
brought in diamond drill and pros
pected the territory to the right Of lie
old tunnel AT that time the drill cut m
ore body of several feet in width ~
assays of the core coming from ~
diamond drill showed a gold content
IN the ore of over $128 to the ton
Since that time various attempts hsva
been made to reach the ore indicated
by the diamond drill but lack Of s.
nances has slowed the work and
dragged It along. A few more dayx
ought to disclose the extent Of the pree-
ent indicated ore body and assays win
later tell whether the hopes aroused
by the story told by the diamond drfu
are to be realized.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
KALISPELL ALL STARS
PLAY HERE SUNDAY

The Kalispell All Stars will play
the Libby baseball team on the local
diamond next Sunday, with game
called at $50 The All Stars are being
brought here by Charley Petty as man.
ager, former Troy resident but now
OF kalispell Petty has frequently
brought high class ball teams to bat
tie the Libby bunch and he promises
to repeat for next Sundays game. A
lively tussle is expected.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
Will Hold Annual Picnic.

The local American Legion will hold
its annual picnic next Sunday on Pros
pect creek. All ex-service men and
their families are cordially invited.
Those planning to attend should meet
at Legion hall in time to start for the
picnic grounds at 10 o'clock. Trans
portation will be provided for those
needing 1t.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
PLACER MINER AT
URAL GETS $14 NUGGET

uRAL, Aug. Is /. Stokes, Jew
lryman, who with his family and Mrs.
Stokes parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mes
smith OF Whitefish, are living on the
John koehler place six miles north
OF here, and developing placer mining
prospect, came to the village Tuesday
bringing with him a gold nugget
worth $1400. Mr.. Stokes states that
the dirt they are washing Is running
about $50 per yard
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
MORE PROOF or
LOST TOURIST TKAvu.

Proof is piling up these days Of tho
Amount of tourist travel lost 10 North
ern Montana because Of the condition
Ct the highways here. Recently Miss
Margaret Clay of Troy received let
ter from MIR. George A. Stout Of Spo-
kane, who is president Of the Washing
ton State Music Teachers association
and at one time Miss Clay's music in
structor. He writes:
Upon consultation with the AAA
travel bureau, we have decided to
travel via Clarks Fork, Thompson Falls,
Plains, etc, 50 that explains why we
miss Troy. | remember a thrilling ride
! took some years ago with Mr.. Hart
going over some hair-raising roadway
along the kootenai river aad they tell
me the road is not bit improved be-
tween Troy and Libby. I'm sure, Mrs.
Stout would never forgive me If took
her through such breath-taking high
uyav y
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
Annual Pioneer Picnic Sunday.

The Libby Pioneer picnic will be held
Sunday afternoon, Aug. 6, at Pioneer
park
It is hoped that all who are eligible,
whether members of the society or not
will attend and enjoy meeting old
friends.
Bring food and dishes. Coffee will be
served
COMMITTEE.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
Mrs. Jougtin Is Hsetoss.

Mrs. Ned Joughin was hostess Satur-
day afternoon to group OF ladies', the
afternoon being devoted to bridge
high score prize was won by Mrx
Il D. Rowland, second high BY Mrs.
Glenn West, and travelling prize by Mrs.
A. a Wood. Refreshments were
served
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03

Mr. Stout was misinformed to the
extent that the highway between Libby
and Troy has been considerably i'm
proved in late years but it is still bad
enough to drive thousands Of tourists
away from one of the most scenic dis
tricts in the northwest.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
CAMP II WINS BALL GAME.

LIP a colorful ball game Saturday on
the Libby diamond between two c. c.
c. teams, II and 20, Camp II was VIC
torious by the score los. The outcome
OF the game was never doubtful The
II boys took the lead the lead at the
start and never were headed off Heavy
hitting on the part of both teams was
the attractive feature Of the game, but
the almost impregnable defense by the
IL boys took the lead at the
the colored lads from Camp TO-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03

Mrs. Kennedy is in the city from
Columbia Falls visiting Mrs Cath
crime Tate at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. M. Hoffman
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03

Jerry Fritsch, Ural merchant, was
transactinE business in Libby Tues
day
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03
Old Timers Picnic.

The Flathead Pioneer Club, will hold
us annual picnic at Lake Blaine Sum
day, August 9Th.
Speakers of the day will be SEN
ator Burton K Wheeler, who will
speak on current events. Congressman
Joseph P. Monaghan. who win sneak
on the benefits of the Hungry Horse
project. Duncan Mcdonald viii give us
the early history Of the country "A
loud speaker will be provided Music
by Kalispell band, sports, and other
entertainments. Basket lunch. Every
one invited.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-08-03

Miss Ruth Hostetter, Libby teacher,
and her brother are here from their
home in Waller, Mont, for short visit
with friends They are stopping at the
M. r. Karaes home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-12
WOOL MARKET

Boston, July 12-UP)-A brisk business was developing in the Boston wool market to-day. Large quantities of spot wool were being sold and removed from the mar ket by manufacturers. particular ly those making mems wear and dress goods.
 Ohio delaine and similar descrip- ton fine combing wool was quoted at 31-32 cents a pound grease basis; Ohio halfbood at the same price: and three-eighth blood, sell- ing freely, at 35 cents. Territory fine staple wool sold at 75 cents : pound clean basis in increasing quantities, with full graded lots bringing up to 7S cents.
 Texas twelve-month choice wool brought 75 cents. Best three-e ighth blood territory sold at 70-71; half- blood at 75-77; and quarterblood at 64-66. Pulled wool sold strong, with "a super" quoted at 7S-75 cents.
 The U. s. Agricultural Bureau said: Ohio and similar fieeces are moderately active although not selling in as large quantities as g. few days ago. Asking prices are very firm. Some offerings ofS the heavier and less attractive fine Ohio delafne wooIs are available at 30 cents in the grease but most lots are firmly held at 31-32 cents. sizable quantities having moved at these prices. Strictly combing 56s, three-eighth blood, Ohio fleeces are strong at 34-35 cents in the grease. while some houses are asking 36- 37 cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-12

that number, three men jumped from an automobile and hurried to his machine, he said.
 They overpowered me-" contin- ued the chiropractor, who former ly was a pugilist fighting under the name of Waffle Dempsey. lover my face they tied towel, soaked believe in ether, and tied my hands together.
 q fought back the effects of the ether, worked my hands loose and again battled the men. During the struggle, I was shot.
 That's all I remember. except a hay recollection of being picked up from the ditch."
 When picked up from tho road side, the chiropractor was bloody and bruised from what obviously had been a hand-to- hand struggle and his forehead had been grazed by a bullet. A leather strap dan gled from one wrist.
 Blood was issuing from Dr Eng berg's mouth when he was found in the automobile. He had not re- covered consciousness at the hos- pital.
 In addition to the pistol and mask, police later found score of bullets in Dr Engberg's pockets. The bullets apparently fit the pis- tol, which had been fired twice. There were bullet holes in the side and door of the car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-12
One In Hospital, One In Jail And
 Three Detained
Wanted in This City for Theft of Car Found Destroyed By Fire on Walnut Street-Accidents in Orange
 and New York City Disrupt Gangs Plans

of a car, the remains of which were found on Walnut street ex- tension last Wednesday. The ma chine. owned by Aubrey Wadham of Elmwood avenue, was stolen on July 4th and was discovered aban- doned the following, day on Walnut street. It had been stripped of its tires and accessories and set on fire.
 The New Britain police have furnished the names of the accused as follows: Edward Smith, 16; Leonardo Bos0o. 16; Frank Null cahy, 20; who are being held in that city; Carl Futile. at present in the custody of the Orange au- thorities in default of bonds of $2,000 and Donde Paris, who Is q patient in the Fordham hospital.
 The complaint states that the young men borrowed a car owned by Joseph Wojtuski of 25 Clinton street, New Britain. Following a long chase along the Milford turn pike, the car was overtaken. Tut tie was captured as he attempted to escape. One of his pals took his place behind the wheel and drove away before the Orange authori- ties could question them. The ma- chine was wrecked in New York and young Paris was taken to the hospital
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-12
W0men's Tennis
 Play Reaches
 Semi-FinaIs
Mrs Rodney Chase COn- tinues Winning Streak Meets Olga KallOs Friday Morning

Play in the annual Naugatuck Valley tennis championships in the swomen's tourney being con- ducted at the Waterbury Country club this week reached the semi final round to-day. Rodney Chase i by Il spirited win over Mildred Markham of Easthampton re- manned the lone local player left to withstand the foreign invasion.
 Olga Kallos continued her vic- t,rious march by an impressive win over Mrs c. L. Auston of Rye 6-0. G-2. Tho only other match to-day resulted in a victory for Mrs Roger Palmer of Rye who beat Doris Cone of Easthampton 6-1, GO.
 In the semi i-finals to be played Friday morning Mrs Chase meets Miss Kallos in what should be the feature match and Mrs Palmer and Mrs Roger Walcott meet in the other match
 At press hour on'y one match in the mems singles scheduled for to- dcy had been played. This resulted in victory for Dave Geller of New York city who beat Bill ]. Markham of Easthampton 6-2. G-3.
 In the women's doubles Eleanor Grove and Mrs Austin defeated Miss Harriet Phillips and Leonie Williams 6-1. G-l: Mrs Merit Heminway and Mrs sherman Perry defeated Miss Walcott and Miss Van Wrinkle 6-3, 3-6. 6-2; and Mrs Roger Walcott and Mrs Roger Palmer defeated Mrs D. Tuttle and Mrs F. R. Kellogg by default to gain the semi-final brackett in the { lower half of the draw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-12
MOSCOW DEATH SENTENCES ARE
 STILL POPULAR

Moscow. July 12-(UP)-F Five men were sentenced to death today for putting wire, nails, glass and hair in restaurant soup as part of sabotage campaign to make workers dissatisfied with conditions Six others were sentenced to terms of improsonment ranging from eighteen months to eight years. One was acquitted. It was alleged that the men, charged as class enemies, spoiled food in other ways and sole food supplies. Fac tory workers, in the court room, chcred loudly when the five day trial ended and the sentences were imposed. Four restaurants were affected, the prosecution charged. The defense attorney said he was unable to offer a defense.
 The leader of the strange sabo- tage campaign was said to be Osh- kin Mikkhail, one of those sen- fenced to death. He is a former czarist army officer. Sentenced to ten years Imprisonment for killing a member of the communist youth organization, Mikkail escaped from prison and under an assumed name worked his way up to the post of chef in 8 workers restaurant. One of Mikkhails sons was sentenced to death also, and another re- ceived an eight year term.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-12
BAND OF YOUTHFUL AUTO THIEVES BROKEN UP
FORTY MORE OWNERS
 SETTLE TAX BILLS
Result of Motor Patrol Enlistment in Rounding Up
 DeIinquents Is Satisfactory

Forty owners of personal prop erty in Waterbury who were de- linquent in their payment and who were notified during the past few days to $4tle up or face civil ac- ton had called at the office of Tax Collector William A. Ennis ip tn- til early this afternoon and paid their "dues". Collector Ennis, when talked with, expressed much satisfaction with the results of the drive, so far.
 The amount of taxes taken in on the drive up until early this after noon was slightly over $2.000. Mo- tor Patrolman Joseph Petit Is now serving the tax demands on q large group of delinquents.
 Five days notice Is being given all the delinquents. Therefore, those who have already called and settled up are ahead of time as the period of grace does not ex- pire until Saturday.
 In the meantime. the tax collec- tors office is preparing number of new warrants and they, will be handed to Officer Petit and five other policemen tomorrow or be- before the end of the week, at the latest. The persons delinquent on their personal property taxes who ignore the demand warrants will face the possibility of their articles being confiscated or else being bodily arrested and placed in jail until they satisfy the amount of the bills against them.
 Up until early yesterday after noon five delinquents had needed the demands made upon them. During the afternoon IS more came in. To-days' total up to early this afternoon was 20, making a total of 40 to date. The drive was started Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-12
GREAT LOTTERY PRINTING PLANT
 WAS CAPTURED

Salem. Mass, July 11-(UP)-- Police seized an elaborate lottery printing plant and 100000 treasury balance tickets with face value Of $20.000 in a raid on a School street store here early to-day. z The plant. known as the check value pool, was found in the rear of q. store allegedly operated by Louis Goldberg while authorities were Investigating a liquor com plaint.
 Police said the lottery was one of the largest In New England. Huge blocks of tickets were sold fin greater Boston and New York state, according to police. The pool headquarters had an elaborately equipped office. which included even complaint" department, police said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-12

(Continued from Page 1.)
 Providence. and 5, while Mrs Hurd disposed of Miss Carol Smith of Hartford, 5 and 3.
 Mrs Dek Phelps, Watchill, R. l., also reached the afternoon round with a , to victory over Mrs E. H. Fitler. Philadelphia. Mrs Her. bery Koppeck, Deal, N. J., dis posed of her fellow townswoman, Mrs N. s. Goldberger, and l.. Miss Kathryn Bragaw, Montclair, N. J., won from Miss Jane Broad well, Springfield, Mass, medalist 4 and 3.
 Helen Warehouse, Rhode Island state champion from Watchill, won her match from Mrs Edgar Arnold of Philadelphia, 2 and l, and Mrs Charlotte Scheidt, Norris town, Pa. defeated Mrs John l.. Welsh, Newport, 1 up. Miss Jane Brooks, Sparkhili, N. Y, defeated Miss Mary B. Fine, Scranton, Pa, 4 and 3.
 In the afternoon round Mrs Hurd faced Mrs Kotteck and Miss Outer was playing against Mrs Phelps in the lower bracket. Tn the upper bracket Miss Bragaw and Miss Warehouse were oppos- ing each other in one match and Mrs Scheidt and Miss Brooks ir the other.
 A hole in one was scored in the "beaten sixteen" flight today whei Miss Lucille Parsons, Eastern Point sank her tee shot on the 162 yard sixth hole. She was playina against Mrs Charles Buckholz. oi Watchill ,R. l., whom she defeat ed S and .. st 7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-07-12
JACK DEMPSEY WILL WE'D NEW YORK
 COMEDY STAR

Fort Worth, Texas, July 12- (UP)-,Jacl< Dempsey, former heavyweight boxing champion, today confirmed rumors of sew cral months of his engagement to Hanna Williams, New York musical comedy star. Dempsey said. however, they probably would not be married for eight or nine months. He plans to re- turn to New York. he said, for a vacation at the end of the present natfOn-widc tour with Max Baer. The marriage might he performed during his vaca- ton. Dempsey said. but 1t would not be immediate.
 Miss Williams, known in New York as "thc cheerful little ear. fuP' and Dempsey were tOgcth- CT here frequently last week. The actress Is the former wifc of Roger Wolfe Kahn, son of Otto Kahn. New York banker.