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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-03-29
COMING-ONE OF THE MOST
POPULAR AFFAIRS IN LIBBY

For 81 successive years an annual
Easter Monday Ball has been given in
Libby, for the benefit of the Libby
volunteer fire department The twenty
second of these annual and highly pop
ular events is to be given on Monday
night April 2, in Kienitz hall. The adj
mission will be rs cents
For a number of years these balls
were given under the auspices of the
Ladies' Auxiliary of the Libby fire de-
partment but for the past few years
the firemen themselves have had the
affair in charge This dance is always
one of the largest and best of the seas
on. The proceeds 60 to help buy needed
equipment for the department. That un-
doubleday is one reason why the at
tendance is always so large. AS always
heretofore, there will be good music
and Libby people who enjoy dancing
are assured good time.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-03-29
OTTO KIENITZ DIES
SUDDENLY AT RANCH HOME

Otto Kienitz, Sc, we'll known resident
of this district for the past 26 years
died suddenly at his ranch home east
of Libby yesterday afternoon about
o'clock. Mr.. Kienitz had been feeling
poorly since Sunday but was up ano
around Monday, taking worse thai
night. Wednesday he seemed to be feel
ing better but passed away suddenly
in the afternoon.
Mr. Kienitz was born in Germany on
March 6, 1877. When four years old he
was brought to this country by his
parents. In the fall of 1907 he moved
to Libby and has lived here since that
time. He was married in Libby in 1909
to Miss Bertha Gehrke, who survives
him. He is also survived by the aged
mother, Mrs. Ottile Kienitz, of Chip
pewa Falls, Wis, and by two brothers
and three sisters-Mrs. August Wich-
man, W. F. Kienitz and Miss Ida, Of
Libby; Mrs. Charles Located of New
York City, Mrs Ernest Handt Of Chip
pewa Falls, Wis, and Paul Kienitz OF
Merrill, Wis.
Mr.. Kienitz was an honorable and re-
spected citizen and many friends will
extend sympathy to the sorrowing re-
atives at his sudden taking away.
Funeral services will be held from
the Gompf chapel Saturday afternoon
at o'clock
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-03-29

Mrs. Caroline III. Smith, wife Of
Charles H. Smith, passed away at her
home in Libby on Saturday, the oath,
after brief illness. Funeral services
were held from the Gompf chapel
Tuesday afternoon with large num-
Der Of friends in attendance Services
in the chapel were conducted by the
Royal Neighbors lodge and at the
grave by the Rev. r. w. Orr. Appro-
pirate hymns were sung by Mrs. W.
G. collars and Mrs. l.. c. Olson, with
Miss Ruth Shanahan at the piano
Burial was in the Libby cemetery.
The deceased was born in Germany
on September 49, 1866, being 81 years
old at her death. She and Mr.. Smith
had lived in Libby IL years. She is
survived by two sons and daughter,
Chester and Edwina of Libby, and j
Wesley Smith of Waukesha, Wis, who
came for the funeral.
Mrs. Smith was kind and affection
ate wife and mother and the Borrowing
relatives have the sympathy of the
community in their loss.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-03-29

Engineers
Visit Libby
Four Prominent Men In
spect Projects Under Way
In This Section.
SURVEYING FOR
LIBBY STREET WORK

| r. d. RAIDER, chief ENGINEER for the
state highway commission, P G. Poore,
construction ENGINEER, H. c. Tilzey, d.
vision engineer and j. L. Maloney, Of
the same commission, arrived in Libby
Thursday evening driving in by way of
Eureka. They spent the night here and
left early Friday morning for the state
highway projects under construction at
Kootenai Falls and Yak hill They
spent only a little time here as they
desired to get back to Noxon that after
noon.
While here the highway engineers
were called on by Mayor Elmer Swift
er, CITY Clerk r. R. Veldman and Sen
ator M. D. Rowland Mr. RAIDER gave
out the information that bids for the
Mineral avenue Improvement In Libby
will be opened in April and the actual
work started somewhat later. Hot
weather is necessary to do good piece
of work such as is contemplated and
that may make necessary wait of a
few weeks.
1t is planned to improve Mineral
avenue from the Great Northern tracks
W NlI1LH street. T1duef stated he desired
to leave the present street surface un-
disturbed and lay thereon three inch
coating of crushed rock and oil The
question arose whether an addition of
three inches to the present height of
the street would reduce the water
carrying capacity of the cutters to such
extent that water would be forced onto
the sidewalks when the heavy spring
run-offs come RAIDER replied that
survey would determine that and said
he would have the survey made at
once.
In keeping with that promise three
engineers arrived in the city Monday
and started the Mineral avenue survey
They were in charge of Fred Wells,
who, Libby people will be interested to
know. is son of Walker Wells, one
time mayor Of Libby. The other mem
bers of the crew were Tom Hatchford
and J. P Bvrnes. Thew are stationed at
Troy checking on the highway work in
the west part of the county.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-03-29
THE
Editorial

We all have read of the great Ameri-
can crime wave-and newspaper head
lines are continually imploring us 10
protect our lives, our families our
property, or our names. Yet sometimes
| think that these warnings are SO over
done that we utterly fail in recognizing
the minor menaces that confront us
each day
The other day I heard two high
school seniors discussing what they
would do if approached by the notori-
GUS gangster, John Dillinger They were
giving much time and thought to how
they would act under such circum-
stances, yet they were completely
ignoring the impending graduation that
is confronting them They seemed to
hold no thought on whether they were
poine to fulfill the requirements, pass
the final tests, and be rewarded with
their diplomas.
Thsse same boys might we'll be wor-
ried--not only they, but most of us,
must readily face the facts before lis.
We should begin to worry about the
menace that is now so very evident.
OF course 1t might be we'll to solve,
beforehand, how we would act if at
tackled by gangster, but. 1t seems
s.tte-ly unimportant when compared to
our approaching graduation.
Don't think that | am attempting 10
discourage the ideas of protection that
everyone is trying to stress upon our
minds, far from it. am merely trying
to show that we should not neglect
those facts that stand impendingly be-
fore US, though they may not be SO in
teresting.
Scramt here's DiIIinger
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-03-29
Pinochle Club Is Entertained.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Kienitz were
hosts Saturday to the pinochle club at
another one of their enjoyable gather
ings. Five tables were in play at this
popular game, the time passing rapidly.
Honors for high score were won by
Mrs. r. w. Smithberger and Mr.. e.
P Woodwork while the consolation
fell to Mrs. L. J. Olson and Mr.. Smith
berger. Non-member guests were Mr.
and Mrs. r. r. Ve1dman and Mrs. s.
N. Plummer, with guest high score
honors going to Mrs. Veldman. Dainty
refreshments were served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-03-29
FEATURE STORY.

The psychology class Of Libby High
School has found new way of en-
couraging smiles. Prior to their trip to
the first grade rooms they exercised
all Of their talents in thinking Of new
antics to bring about weak giggle
but now they have discovered more
effective laugh producer. They mere
ly murmur a few blissful words Of
baby talk and it invariably brings
forth hearty guffaw. Ten wumps
twenty wumps, thirty wumps of sugar,
they gently breath. The whole class is
"ga-ga" over it. Friends passing on the
Continued on page 81
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-03-29
Only One Contest Has Developed
So Far in Libby's City Election

Official ballots for the Libby city
election were printed this week Only
one contest will appear on the ballot,
that of ]. H. Skidmore and J. W.
Haigler for the office of police magis-
trate, Skidmore being the present in
cumbent.
Upon the request of large number
of the citizens of the community, all
old officers whose terms expire will
stand for reelection. These are Elmer
T. Switzer for mayor; Chas. T. Young
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-03-29

for treasurer; the two candidates named
above for police magistrate; DIR. A. E
Ostroot for alderman, First ward; J
A. Krall for alderman, Second ward
Vernon Crotteau for alderman, Third
ward
The elecstion comes on Monday
April 2, and polls will be open from
5 a. m. to p. m. Polling places will be
First ward, in First National bank
building; Second ward, council room
of city hall; Third ward, in American
Legion hall.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-03-29
Attends Lumbermen's Meeting.

George Neils returned Tuesday from
attending meeting Of Montana lum-
bermen in Missoula where article 10
of the lumber code was given general
consideration. Mr.. Neils says nothing
of Importance developed at the meeting
except that rules were definitely adopt
ed that had been submitted in January.
Orders for lumber for the Fort Peck
dam have finally been awarded, stated
Mr. Neils yesterday, the business being
divided among Montana sawmills. The
quota for the local sawnill will be
about a million and a quarter feet
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-03-29
Mrs. Christie Is Hostess.

Mrs. Anna Christie entertained the
members of the Fortnightly club at her
home Thursday night, the evening be-
ing devoted to bridge High score
prizes were won by Mrs. James
Christie and the consolation by Mrs
Jean Racicot. Dainty refreshments were
served. The club will be entertained at
its next meeting by Mrs. James Christie.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-03-29
Will Purchase Electric Equipment.

1t is reported that meeting of the
board of the Glacier Silver-Lead Min
ing company will be held April 3 to
complete its reorganization and to add
some needed help to the management.
In the meantime officers were instruct
ed to purchase electric haulage equip
ment and additional ore cars.
The concentrate being made con-
tains two to four ounces of gold and
about 100 ounces of silver to the ton.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-03-29
Two Ladies Entertain.

Miss Ruth Madden and Miss Leone
COPYRIGHT entertained few friends
Saturday at an afternoon of bridge,
two tables being in play Mrs. E. w.
Oylear captured the high score prize
and Mrs. r. w. Smithberger the con-
ISOLATION. Refreshments We're served
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-03-29

Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Holgren of For
tine were Libby visitors on Thursday.
c. r. Holmes of Troy was a county
seat visitor the last Of the week.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-03-29
Fantasy.

There's cloud like boat
Sailing thru the sky-space.
Look! now it's an old, old man,
A white beard on his face.
Now the sun shines thru the cloud
And all is turned to brightness.
Here's another one, just like a tree,
A willow, all feathery witness.
SARAH HUNTER
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-03-29

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Baenen at the Libby hospital
Wednesday morning, the 18th.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-03-29

Sheriff f. r. Baney was at Eureka
the first of the week
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-03-29

Under Sheriff T.. G. Sperry was
visitor to Leonia on Tuesday.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-03-29

I m 50 glad they Chose our apple Tree!
GERALDINE HOUGH.
Universe.
All the heavenly bodies on a starry
night
Are like tiny pin-heads in cushion Of
blue satin.
The crescent bodv--moon, queen
mother of them all,
Seems as a ladys breast-pin, left there
by mistake.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-03-29
POETRY FROM JUNIOR HIGH.
A Summer Visitor.

A bluebird perched in our apple tree,
TWittering and trilling SO merrily
As her mate came flying on azure wing
In his little beak piece of string.
They were building their summer home
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-15
State Law makers to
Back War on Crime

New York, Dec. l5-tR-With
President Roosev elt's can for uni
fled war against crime clearly in
mind, state lawmakers throughout
the nation prepared their legislative
programs Saturday.
Hurriedly revamping their sched-
ules they hoped to design effective
anti-crime legislation in the short
time left before the legislators con-
vene early in 1885.
Still paramount. however, was the
question of financing the gigantic re-
lief program made necessary by the
depression and the necessity for in
creasing budgets without adding fur.
Their taxation loads on those lower
income brackets considered 70 b
already overburdened.
Closely allied with tho question
Of law preservation were other phases
Of social legislation such rs job in
surance, old age pensions and welfare
relief that are certain for CONSIDERS
ton in most legislative halls.
Among states planning stringent
tightening Of law enforcement ma
chinery are: North Dakota and
South Dakota. Creation Of central
criminal bureaus Is the plan In North
Dakota, Texas and Ohio.
The sales tax and occupotiopal
taxes are forecast = STORM centers In
states seeking additional revenue b
avoid budget deficits.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-15
Connect Budd Slayer
With Second Murder

New York, Dec. 15.-lK-seeking
to solve the mystery surrounding the
finding Of . child's skeleton near
Meridien, Conn.,, last June, officials
Of Merideu conferred hare with local
police Saturday before questiouiug
Albert H. Fish. elderly painter eharg-
ed with the murder Of l0-year-old
Grace Budd.
Henry ]. Case, chairman Of the
Merideu police board, and Detective
Amos Anderson, conferred with De-
tective William King. whose efforts
to solve the disappearance six years
ago Of the Budd girl resulted In the
apprehension q Fish and discovery
Of the little girlS remains In West
chester county.
King said that papers found In
F1sh's home bore several addresses In
the Meriden section.
The skeleton found near the Bos-
ton post road In the vicinity Of Mer-
tden was that Of q child four to six
years Of age. The eek could not
definitely b determined. The hood
apparently had been severed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-15
motorist can bear before he rises In
effective revolt against the numerous
taxes which are heaped upon him.
Poultry Show Lineup

Review by the state agricultural
college shows that the state poultry
show at Fargo Is the oldest contind-
Gus poultry show in tho United States
antedating similar efforts in all othe,
states.
It Is one Of five such shows held
annually in North Dakota, the second
in Importance being the Missouri
Slope show to be held here January
10 to IL and Immediately preceding
the Fargo exhibition on January IA
to IL.
Other important poultry exhibi-
tions are the Northwest Turkey I'm
provement associations show at
Minot. held this year from December
10 to ~. the Ransom county show
ct Lisbon, January to II and the
All-American Turkey show at Grand
Forks, January 81 to 26.
Each Of these serves the purpose
Of stimulating interest in better poul-
try and increased profits from this
industry which. in recent
years, has yielded North Dakota more
money than her wheat crops.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-15
Will Store Surplus
Commodities in CITY

Expansion Of its facilities fos
handling surplus commodities In the
aismarck area was announced Sat.
urday by the Federal Emergency Re-
lief administration, which has leased
most Of the ground floor and the
basement Of tho oussner building ct
Main Ave-, and Third st. for that
purpose.
The property Is equipped with load
Ing and unloading platforms for both
trucks and railroad cars. John Hell
1enstein. In charge Of surplus com
modities for the county FERA, al
ready has his offices there and space
has been allotted to the shoe repair
department. The basement ana other
space win be used for storage Of
materials, Of which Z large quantity
q on hand.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-15

Issued the warrants after interview
Ing Mrs. !. 4 Peterson, st. Paul. who
declared she was the victim OF the
arrest" and beating. She told Of
flcers the two men intercepted her
on tho highway while she Was driv-
Ing toward st. Paul and drove her
about Ia her car Ill night.
Sheriff Thomas Maher, who aided
IN the investigation, said the two
denied Mrs. PetersonS claims she
was detained and beaten, but that he
was continuing his investigation be-
fore deciding whether to issue any
warrants.
He quoted the two men q saying
they noticed an automobile xig-xag-
ging down tho highway, stopped It
and found Mrs. Peterson, wearing
stockings but no shoes, ct the wheel.
She admitted to them, Maher said,
that she had been drinking at the
home of her sister. They said they
drove her to St. Paul 70 identity her
and get her home.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-15
John w. Lobach Is
Stricken by Death

John william Lobach, q resident Of
Bismarck for the last five years and
prior to that time q locomotive engi-
neer on the Southern railroad, died
at 10:45 .. m. Friday at the home Of
his brother, H. 8. Lobach, $40 Ninth
st. He was 73 years old last July.
Besides his brother here, Mr.. Lo-
bach leaves four sisters, Mrs. John E,
Burke, Erie, Pa: Mrs. G. B. Warner.
living In Montana; Mrs. z. e. Rich
ardson, Chicago. and Mrs. e. L.
bearing, Memphis, Tenn. He leaves
no children. His wife, whom he mar
ried ut Chattanooga, Tenn, In 1907,
preceded him In death.
Born at Renova, Pa, In 1861, Mr.,
Lobach grew to manhood In Pennsyl-
vAnia and later went to Tennessee
where he spent most Of his life. Up
on his retirement from railroad serv-
Ice he came here to be near his
brother. Death was caused by can
Ger.
Funeral services will be held at 2
p. m. Sunday at McCabe Methodist
Episcopal church, Of which he was q
member, in charge Of Rev. Walter E
Water. Interment will be in Fairview
cemetery.
Paubearers viii be Andrew Mum.
son, 1. v. Spohn, A. A. Loehrke. w
L eherwin. A. STREET. and William
Noggle.
The body will lie In state Saturday
evening ct Converts Funeral home.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-15
Dale Writes Small
Check for Millions

State Treasurer Alfred q. Dale
tossed off q small check 6atur.
day.
With q swirl Of his pen, he
signed his name to q check which
read pay to the order Of tho
Bank Of North Dakota-e3.70o.
66o.0l."
That amount represented the
purchase price Of real estate
bonds which will be retired i'm.
mediately. Included in the
amount was $9l, 1881 for accrued
interest.
A total Of 1880, 800 In real es-
tate bonds, held by the state
treasurer, viii also be cancelled.
January l, another 81 900 900 In
bonds viii b cancelled, In line
with the announced program by
the state industrial board OF can
ceiling 5000, 900 In real estate
bonds.
Bonds to be retired include
series up to 1915.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-15
Kingfish' Again Calls
Legislative Session

Baton Rouge, La, Dec. 15.-(R-At
Senator Huey Longs request. Gov. O.
8. Allen Saturday issued q call for
the Louisiana legislature to meet In
special session Sunday night ct 3
O'Clock for the third extraordinary
season Of this year Of the Long die.
tatorship.
Long enumerated some OF the pur.
poses Of the session Is IN amendment
to the messed up" liquor law, q
Qualification Of tho law to permit the
use Of surplus state funds to pay un.
paid appropriation In other funds, to
establish state supervision Of indus.
trial pensious, 70 raise funds for the
Unemployment relief commission and
to repeal clause in the general IL
cense tax on Pullman cars which now
are assessed ct 2 per cent Of their re.
ceipts - q utility.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-15
MinOt Mans Sister
Slain In Mill City

Minneapolis, DEC. ls-RSIht
case Of Robert EnSler, q, who ID
mitted to police hs shot and killed
Miss Clara Z Olaesgens, -. operator
Of = rooming house hare, was 70 be
submitted to tho Hennspln county
attorneys office saturday.
Statements obtained from Ensler,
caretaker and janitor Of The roomins
house, - well . from others, were
to be given to the prosecutors office.
Whether the police would seek IN
information charging murder Or at
that tho matter b submitted 70 the
grand jury was TO be determined IN
conferences between police and pros
ecutoc4.
Funeral services Tor 1liss claesgeus
viii b held Monday In lAconia,
MIMI, her former home. Among sur.
vivocs + . brother. George Claesgens,
Of Minot, N. p.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-15
Railroads See Big
Christmas Traffic

Chicago. Dec. l5.-(R-The great
est movement In railroad passenger
traffic since 1929 was forecast Satur-
day for the Christmas holidays.
Basing their forecast on the num-
Der Of inquiries received, railroad Of
ficials predicted = holiday increase
OF 10 to 20 per cent over the past five
years. Western railroads reported q
constant increase OF passengers q
California and intermediate points.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-15
Teacher Questioned
In Miners Staying

Pittsburg, Kan, Dec. is. - -
Angelo Farabi. Chicopee school prin.
cipal. and Miss Anne Bslou, a, q.
tractive teacher. were Questioned Sat-
urday BY county authorities In co.,
nection with the killing Of Eedell Non.
tame. ~, whose bruised and bullet
marked body was found in . coal
strip pit south Of Chicopee late Fri
day.
Miss Delon Was the fiance Of Ton.
taine. an unemployed coal miner. Fa-
rabbi was said by acquaintance TO
have been an admirer Of Miss Belon,
Chicopee school tencher.
rontaine and the girl were TO have
been married last Saturday. He dis.
appeared two days before the we'd.
cling date.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-12-15
The New Competition

Under the above caption the oil
industry takes notice OF the fact that
levies Of various kinds on q barrel Of
oil. which costs eos cents to produce
and sells for u cents. average Gill
throughout the nation.
In other words, the man who buys
petroleum products pays more for the
taxes than he does for the article It.
SELF. Not . happy state OF afSairs
for any business and ample cause for
complaint.
From their experience the oil men
issue warning to persons in other
lines that the tax collector Is your
biggest and strongest competitor. He
competes for every dollar in tho con-
surneris pocket"
To some extent, Of course, this
statement IS correct. since high taxes
constitute an undeniable burden on
business and the consumer, In the
long run. must pay them.
A few years ago there was . great
70 DO about reducing taxes In North
Dakota. Some level headed citizens
Thought this movement went too far
ana crippled essential services.
Nttle. however. has been heard Of
Il rocently and indications are that,
. times get better, those advocating
higher taxes and heavier expenditures
again will get the upper hand. In
ta1os, @ u everything else. eternal
vigilance = the price Of safety and
the people who pay taxes and who
must meet this nsw competition had
bstter keep m eye Oh them or they
wt1l lind tho burden increasingly OPP
preoGlve.
Meanwhile. II d . matter Of curios-
NY y - Just bow much the average
f { @a ~ VI 2