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Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1934-05-01
g. HuddEesfon Menb@.
Up Drive Proves Big
uccess On April 3, 1884

r. =. Huodieston, Supreme Inspector for the organ
zation started the big machine to rolling bv boldno
number OF successful meetings in different parts of the
State which was asset to the organization His first
drive pulled off Rueville Mississippi whore he
states there not standing room in the church The
program was we'll rendered and all people enioved
it. April 4th the Supreme Inspector moved on to In
danola Mississippi where the Custodian and Office Force
Joined him. mammoth parade was planned bv F c.
Huddleston About fifty paraded down streets of
Indanoa breaking the to people that the Afros
giving program at 100 o'clock at Green Grove
Baptist Church that night and that every Negro should be
part of this organization At 200 o'clock the church
packed and the program began about $50 The pro-
gram presented in the following way solo contest
between Mrs Charlie Stewart Mrs C. M Ratlif and Mr.
Henderson Forte. Mr. Forte the winner Of the first
prize and Mrs Stewart the second Miss Thelma Wright
furnished the music Very Interesting talks were made
by Mr. l. E. Edwards, of Mound Bayou, Mississippi and
Mr. c. L. Johnson of Yazoo City, Mississippi also Miss
Beatrice Jackson, CT Greenvle Miss Miss NJ Poe gave
the audience laugh by Interpreting of Dunbars
ectons After which the Custodian gave interesting
remarks about the organization and showed to the audi
pictures Of major operations Of individuals
done by skfu surgeon, Dr. L. T. Miller Then the
membership drive started and result of Mr. F. c.
Huddestons efforts he wrote 1876 members. The
closing remarks given by Mrs S. NJ Rogers, of In
dianola, Miss.
To forge the anvil when is hot is just another
Of expressing the difference in the fellow who has the
diplomacy and foresight take advantage of oppor
tuny and who has not One must get up and go and
look for opportunity and then take advantage of it.
The star of AfroAmerican Sons and Daughters in
the ascendency of success with GO Geter such Mr.
F. c. Huddleson the inspector, has proved to be-
He is "GoCetter' there's doubling, and of course
the saying THAT the gogetter goes, and ne gets
what he gees for Mr. Huddleston goes out after
bers and he gets what he goes for-whch is members.
Selling the propous moment when everyone is strv
ing to re-esabsh themselves following this dire depres
ei0p apdI To
position by being prepared the wolf that cometh in the
nght-sickness and death, Mr. Huddeston his last
itinerary has reported augmented membership of 235
AT the Belgrave Baptist Church in ndianoa recently
1876 applicants became members At Rueville thrty-iv
names added to the membership list and at Wnona
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1934-05-01
CUSTODIAN'S VISITS.

March 25 Clarksdale.-At this point drive was
staged for the Silent Grove Church. all of which 100
pledged The final drive will be pulled off May 16
March &C. Rueville.-F. c.. Huddleston, Supreme In
spector had his drive Pilgrim Rest Church and added
ito the Afro-Amercan Sons Daughters IA new members
April g. Rueville.-Since it impossible for.me 10
attend this meeting, F. c. Huddleston son. took care
of this date for me and received 16 MEMBERS
April g. Indanola--The drive that took lndanola
like storm was successful sponsored by F. c. Hpddles
ton, assisted by Prof s. M. Rodgers and Profl@M. G..
Dukes started with parade of about 20 decorated
cars at o'clock in the afternoon that went through al
the Colored Residential Sections creating excitement a
cordngy ending Bell Grove Baptist Church, stoed
by Rev. E. G. Mason Promptly at o'clock program
was rendered Speakers for the evening were Prof r.
Edwards Mound Bayou Miss Mr. Clister Johnson Yazoo
City and Miss Beatrice Jackson, Greenyile The audi
ence was beautifully entertained with sing ng by MIS-
Cynthia Ratiff Tchula Mrs Charlie w Stewart, Yazoo
City, and Mr. Henderson Forte, Indanola The Custodian
was Master of Ceremonies. Mrs Rodgers gave some IN
spring remarks The drive closed with 135 new members
added after which banquet in honor of visitors
and friends which was delightfully."- received by all present
This drive adds heavily the duty of Prof Rodgers f. s.
of the Indanola Lodge.
April TO- CIeveland-The Custodian and portion OF
his Office Force met the Cleveland Lodge at St Peters
Church. The program being rendered with principle
speaker F. c. Huddleston and to the Cleveland Lodge
Chas. Anderson, F. S. 10 members added to his
group.
April H. Yazoo City-The Deputies answered to the
Custodan call for the purpose of putting the Afros in
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1934-05-01
MEDICS MEET AT YAZOO CITY
SPECTACULAR OPERATIONS PERFORMED.
Continued from Page u

Greenville his assistants He extrpated from the alb
domen of oneegged woman fbrod tumor estimated
TO weigh thirty more pounds On Thursday form
liable operation presented itself in the removal of cystic
tuner of than twenty-five pounds from the abdomen
of whose physical appearance previous to the
operation distorted from the growth to make
IL appear though she suffering from ephantiass
disease which causes abnormal weight and height Ihe
victim of this tumor weighed nearly three hundred pounds
prior to its removal The credit of this unusual surgical
feat goes to DR.. L. t. Miller veteran surgeon and chief
surgeon of the Afro-American Hospital. Dr. Miller
assisted by Drs Prison. of Vicksburg, and Ssson, of
Greenville.
Another operation of major Importance and one
which required skill, caution and nerve, pelvic
operation which was performed by Dr. L. A. Smith, OF
Jackson, assisted by Drs Knave of Laurel Spears, Of
Meridian and Miller, of Yazoo City
Free clinic Attracts Many
Fifteen free operations in which different OF the ply
5cians assisted and free medical advice attracted count
less number of people from the surrounding vicinity.
With thrty-two out of fortyfour practicing Negro
physicians in attendance at the concaVe, it would seem
though the increased attendance of this session only
reflects the increasing prosperity of the country as
whole, but it bears stamp of the realization among race
physicians of the paramount importance and the value
of cooperation and organization in benetng themselves
and in better preparing themselves to the public for
whom their profession is dedicated.
Officers elected for the incoming year
Dr. Lee M. Owen, Vicksburg, Presidents Dir. T. B.
James, Columbus, Vice President Dr. A. Chas. Hunter,
Columbus Executive Secretary; Dir. L. F. Brooks Meri
dian Treasurer and Dr. M. A. Zuber Tupelo Recording
Secretary.
brilliant charity ball. the proceeds of which will
go to the benefit of the Afro Hospital, rendezvous
for Mssisspps elite social set and terminated never
to-be forgotten Medical Association.
This is the second consecutive year and the third
cason which Yazoo City and the AfroAmerican Hospital
has had the pleasure and the privilege of serving host
to the association Dr. A. w. Dumas, ST. has invited, and
the association has accepted his invitation, to hold the
meeting at Natchez, Miss, for the coming year.
Physicians and Surgeons present at this meeting
were: Drs. A. W. Dumas, ST.. Natchez; Pnson, Vicks-
burg; Smith, Acorn Johnson and L. A. Smith, Jackson;
Tanner Brookhaven Charles Smith and Love, Hattles-
burg; Brown and Knaive LAUREL Brooks and Spears,
Meridian; James and HUNTER Columbus; Woodruff Aber-
deem; Wheeler Okolona; Zuber, Tupelo Onea Grenada;
Bowman, Canton Lane and Williamson, Greenwood;
Gpson Carksdae; George, Mound Bayou; Da Lame,
Sisson and Holmes, Greenville Zuber West Point Miller
and Fullilove Yazoo City.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1934-05-01

recently sixty individuals paid their initial premium
Mr. Huddleston plans for his coming itinerary will
carry him to Water Valley May 21, Oxford May o. and
Lexington May 90
Mr.. Huddleston views such security to an individual
and his family not only from personal Of gain
the organization but from the ideaisc perspective of
giving the Negroes of community opportunity to
secure themselves and their families from the contingencies
OF sickness and deah-two inevitable features of feby
taking out policy with the Afro American Sons and
Daughters
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1934-05-01

Of Ceremonies, and the drive vas under
Of Rev. Lewis Owens which resulted in n
added. There was enough food prepared
CT all present and enough carried home to
more After the Cleveland drive motoreC
time enough to receive the benediction.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-06-07

guest at the C. o. winkley home for
several days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudy Peck were Kali
ispell visitors last Tuesday.
Dave Cameron of Kalispell was in
speeding ties here on Thursday.
Robert Herrig drove TO Kalispell last
Thursday He was accompanied by Miss
Lillian Scouten and Mrs. Glen john
son.
Mrs. Robert Halgren has moved into
the John Wilke house.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanfield. who
have been employed at the Yoppe
ranch for several months, left on We'd
nesday for their home near Great Falls.
Mrs. Evjene and children accompanied
them for visit.
Services were held at the Catholic
church last Sunday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Titchbourne and
daughter Beverly came in from Marion
Saturday night for a short visit at the
R. J. Zeller home. Miss Beverly re-
manned for a longer visit
The Community Sunday school is
preparing special children's day serv-
ices for next Sunday, June 10. Sunday
school will convene at o'clock, the
program will be given at 2:30 and Rev
o. Idso of Whitefish will preach at 3
o'clock The public is cordially invited
to all these services.
Mrs Walter Ritter was hostess last
Thursday afternoon at her home near
Trego at stork shower for Mrs. Glen
Berg A number of ladies from Fortine
attended and a pleasant afternoon is
reported
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard RAINBOW and
daughter are moving to Somers where
Mr.. RAINBOW will be employed in the
saw1nill
The club of Just Neighbors enjoyed
a picnic dinner at their last meeting
Thursday afternoon, May 81, at the
home of Mrs. Alan Kline. Following
bountifui meal with ice-cream and
other good things, the entertainment
feature was presented by Miss Marian
Weydemeyer. 1t consisted of an original
cross word puzzle with plenty of local
color Mrs Harold Gilden received the
prize for the quickest solution. The club
will meet on June IA with Mrs. Carl
Larsen.
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Eureka Locals

Miss Maurine Thomas left Monday to
visit with relatives in Chicago and take
in the Worlds Fair. She expects to be
gone month or more.
Miss Ethel Mcdonald graduated from
the Sacred Heart School for Nurses, on
May 23. being president of the Senior
class. She received as one OF her lovely
graduation gifts, gift from Sister Mary
of the hospital staff, a trip to Seattle
to be with her sister Adeline, who has
undergone an operation on a goiter
Miss Adeline has been working in the
hospital there and is to be superinten-
dent Of the surgery department at the
hospital as soon as she is able to &C
cept the position.
The many friends of Mrs Mary NAL
koff will be interested to know that she
is very much improved in health She
Is able to take walks of several blocks
in length every day
Mrs Flora Cunningham entertained
Mrs. Mary Malkoff at dinner Thurs
day evening Mrs. F. ]. Gael was also
a guest
Ambrose Gael drove to St. Ignatus to
get the Catholic Sisters. who are to be
here to conduct the Catholic summer
| school
Miss Marian K. Stone, Mrs. L. w.
Fetterlv and Mrs. Z, E. Long drove to
Missoula Monday, where Mrs Long will
] attend the graduation exercises of her
son George who will finish in the pre-
needles department.
4 r
Bolen, and Miss Frances Rambosek
drove to Fernie Friday to attend the
Junior Prom which was to be given
that evening. They attended the gradu-
alton exercises which were also given
Friday. Saturday was the track meet
held at Coal Creek which they enjoyed
very thoroughly. Upon returning tc
Fernie Saturday they were invited tc
the banquet at the Masonic Temple
at which Is large cups were presented
to the winners of the track meet There
were 30 medals given out at the same
time. They returned Sunday afternoon
agreeing that they had had a glorious
trip.
The manv friends of Enmons Lamp.
ton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hampton
former residents of Eureka, will be glae
to learn Of his marriage in Libby Sun
day to Miss Ruth Hostetter. The brid'
has lust completed successful term 0
teaching in the Libby schools.
Mrs. Lura d. Gompf is bushes
visitor in Eureka. having charge Of tn
funeral Of J. Sanfacon who passed ava
in Trego on June l.
Pat Cunningham. former residen
OF Eureka has Just completed sue
cessful term at the Cotton, Wash, higl
school where he has been elected t
, teach another year.
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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-06-07
Troy News Items
TROY LOSES TWO GAMES.

The second game of double header
at the Standpoint Memorial Day cele-
bration resulted in a defeat for Troy
after a fast game of seven innings, be-
fore large crowd of Standpoint fans
and boys from nearby CCC camps. The
game was well played, with excellent
fielding on both sides, and contained
many exciting plays. 1t was cold and
windy day with constant threat OF
rain which made it hard for the play
ers to get into playing form
The batteries: Troy-Lindsey and
Kidder Sand o i n t-DeMerrs and
Campbell. Troy made two double plays,
Standpoint one. Troy had "a men at bat
making hits and a men dying on
bases-no scores. Standpoint had n men
at bat, making 8 hits and men dying
on base, gaining scores. Lindsey
earned strikeouts and DeMerrs, 5.
The town boys dropped game to
Libby Sunday by score of to after
hard struggle in nine innings of fast
baseball, making the games now stand
at Libby. 2; Troy. l. From the specta-
tors standpoint. the game was exciting
and held degree of doubt as to the
winner until Troy finished batting in
the ninth inning The two teams were
playing about even throughout the en-
tire game and the scores and bases
earned were the result of fast work and
good playing.
Dutch" Murphy occupied the first
sack in the absence of Morrison and
Walcott "Chub' Hosea played left field
and "Smithy" Mcneil, short. The rest
Of the team played their regular posi-
tons with Lindsey and Kidder as the
battery The boys played with excellent
field work but were decidedly below
par in their batting. Libby played with
logged determination and gradually
forced their runs across the plate. Lee
land McNeill made the only score for
Troy after his fourth time at bat
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Eureka News
MRS. EMMA DUMBOLTON PASSES.

Mrs Emma Dumbolton passed away
at the home of her daughter. Mrs Cora
Waller. at the age of 50, on Tuesday,
May %, 1884
Miss Emma Wyatt was born at Rock
ford, Illinois, February Ia. 1852 At the
age of six, she went overland with her
parents and one other family into
northeastern Iowa. They were the first
settlers in this locality, which is now a
part of Floyd county, and here they
passed through the many and varied
experiences of pioneer life in the Mid
die West
They chose beautiful spot among
the elms and oaks between the Lime
creek and Shell Rock rivers to make
the camp which became their home.
Later this location was chosen as the
site of the present town of Rockford,
Iowa, being SO called for the loved home
town in Illinois. Mr.. Wyatt built the
first hotel in the new town and operated
it for many years.
Mrs. Dumbolton grew up In Rockford
and lived there the greater part of her
life. There she was married in Deem
Der, 1870, to L. B. Dumbolton. There
their three daughters were born and
grew to womanhood and there they
made many close friendships which
have endured a lifetime
In 1909 Mr.. and Mrs. Dumbolton came
to Eureka to make their home with
their daughter, Mrs. R. l. Waller Mr..
Dumbolton passed away in November,
1881.
Because of frail health during these
years. Mrs. Dumbolton has lived quietly
in this home, ministering to its comforts
in any way she was able. However,
she kept a real interest in the commun-
ity and enjoyed wide circle of friends
who. with those friends of long ago and
her family, mourn her loss, Her daugh-
tiers, Miss Gertrude Dumbolton and
Mrs. Cora Waller. live in Eureka and
the other daughter. Mrs Mable Belts,
lives in Pleasant Valley, Montana
There are four grandchildren-Ray-
mond. Robert, Richard, and Gertrude
Waller, one greatgrandchild. James
Waller, who also live in Eureka.
Mrs Dumbolton will be remembered
as an unselfish and devoted wife.
mother, and friend; woman given to
good deeds; gentle woman who grew
old beautifully and graciously She was
laid to rest in the Conrad Memorial
Cemetery at Kalispell on June beside
her husband and son-in-Iaw, Mr.. Harry
Belts.
Several car loads of friends drove to
Kalispell in the funeral procession
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-06-07

In the District Court of the Eleventh
Judicial District of the State of Mon
tana, in and for the County of Lincoln.
In the matter of the estate of Paul
S. A. Bickel. deceased.
Pursuant to an Order of said Court,
made on the 22nd day of May. 1884,
notice is hereby given that Saturday,
the 9Th day of June, 1884, at 10 o'clock
A. M of said day, at the Court room
of said Court, at the Court House
in the County of Lincoln, has been ap-
pointed as the time and place for prov
ing the Will of said Paul S. A. Bickel,
deceased, and for hearing the applica-
ton of w. N. Curtis, Public Admins
traitor, for the issuance to him of Letters
Testamentary when and where any
person interested may appear and con-
test the same.
Dated May 22nd, 1884
FRED F. CLARK,
m24-jn7-3t Clerk.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-06-07
McGinnis Meadow

Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Scott and Morris
Davis returned home from Troy Thurs
day
Mr. Egan called at the M. I. Davis
home last Wednesday,
William Kenelty was at the lookout
on Kenelty mountain last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Davis visited at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Griffin Sat-
urday afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Martin and little son
Billie of Libby are spending few
days at the cabin at Happy's Inn.
Knute Afdahl is getting ready to
move to Libby Mr. Afdahl is to be our
new mail carrier
Willard Orr was home from Troy
over the weekend.
Mrs H. ]. Fowler went into Libby
Friday to attend the commencement
exercises
Bud Farrell called here last Thurs
day evening.
Lowell Davis was quite Ill part of last
week
Mr.. and Mrs Carl Gilbertson enter
tanned several of their neighbors at
their home Sunday Those who enjoyed
the day there were Mr. and Mrs. Jess
Rice, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Sales and
Mr.. Serby of Thompson river and Mr..
and Mrs. Hubert Beebe and MIR. and
Mrs. Ray Beebe and family.
Miss Jean Fowler came home from
Libby Saturday.
Ernest Davis was home for short
time Monday.
Earl Fowler, Gladys Bergen and Mr.
Bateman, Sir, were visitors at the M
l. Davis home Monday
Mrs. Ray Beebe spent Monday with
Mrs. Gilbertson.
Donald Lloyd was at home over Sun
day
| A. A. Wood, of Libby was a caller ir
this neighborhood last week
Gene Scott and Mr.. Egan made a triI
to Troy the first of the week.
Mark Fowler was over to Kalispel
the last of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Potter were in LIB,
Thursday
w. A. Wallace visited at the Gene
Scott home Saturday.
Carlton Joughin purchased som,
cattle from Edward Palm few day
ago.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-06-07
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

| herewith announce my candidacy
for the office of County Commissioner
on the Democratic ticket subject to the
will of the voters at the coming primary
election. I was born in Montana Al
years ago, and have spent the past %
years in Eureka district My varied
experience as laborer together with
farm and business problems provides a
substantial background for the office.
If elected pledge myself for one
policy--a Square Deal for all.
G. r. DIERMAN,
Eureka, Montana.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-06-07
SHERIFF'S SALE.

The Federal Land Bank of Spokane,
corporation, Plaintiff, against Blanche
Huson, a widow; Bertha Stofer Vie
land, same person as Bertha Stopper
Wieland; Lincoln County Effie L.
Weeks; and Kootenai National Farm
Loan Association, corporation, De-
PENDANTS.
To be Sold at Sheriffs Sale:
On the 18th day of June, A. D. 1894,
at one o'clock P. M, at the front door
of the Court House, in the City of
Libby, County of Lincoln, State of
Montana, to the highest and best bid
der for cash in hand, the following
described real estate lying and being
in the County Of Lincoln and State of
Montana, to wit: Lots Three and Four,
Section Nineteen, Township Thirty-one
North, Range Thirty-one, West of the
Montana Principal Meridian, contain
ing 55.64 acres. Also r. E. Survey No.
AL embracing a portion Of the unsur-
veyed Public Domain, Montana, de-
scribed as follows: Beginning at Corner
No. identical West Quarter corner Of
said Section Nineteen, Township Thir-
ty-one North, Range Thirty-one West;
thence South L West 1888 chains to
corner No 2, situate on right bank of
Kootenai River; thence meandering
said right bank of Kootenai River
North 81 80 West 80 chains, North 81
West TIT chains; North To- 80 West Il. /
chains, North So S. West 3 Ia chains to
corner No. 3, situate on said right bank
Of Kootenai River; thence North 81 Sc
East 28.12 chains to corner No. 4, thence
South 51' 8 East 1898 chains to corner
No. s; thence. South 9 East $50 chains
to corner No. /, the place of beginning,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-06-07
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

take this occasion to announce my
candidacy for the office of county COM
missioner on the Democratic ticket in
the primary election to be held on July
IT, 1884, subject to the will of the
voters. | favor hand labor and team
work where practicable in times of de-
preston and an even distribution of the
work and if nominated and elected will
show no partiality but an even break
for everybody.
A. J. DONALDSON,
Eureka, Mont.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-06-07
Troy Locals

Mrs. Ragna johnson returned home
the last Of the week from Seattle, where
she was called by the illness Of her
mother. ~
A Cody-French family reunion was
held Friday evening at the French
ranch Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Cody, Mr. and Mrs Ray
Cody of Missoula. Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Frye, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred French, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank French
Mrs. Irwin Lusk spent several days
here last week visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. j. l.. Cox.
Mrs. r. L. Whsle returned Saturday
from Alturas, Calf, and Seattle and
left for Superior Tuesday after visiting
her daughters, Mrs. Frank French and
Miss Agnes Sheldon. Her mother. Mrs.
E. J. Howe has decided not to return
until later.
Mrs. Pat Corbett and daughter
Eunice left Monday for Duluth, Mimi,
where they will visit relatives.
Mrs. ]. r. Robertson left Saturday
for St Anthony. Idaho, after a several
weeks visit with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. c. NJ Akin. Brownie Walcott and
Ralph Akin accompanied her as far as
Missoula.
Mrs William Kusner returned last
Tuesday from Chicago. where she was
called by the illness Of her sister Mrs
Florence Parker. Mrs Parker is expect
ed to arrive here this week to con-
valesce.
Miss Idabelle Woods left Sunday fol
Helena, where she will visit her sisters
the Misses Margaret and Dora Woods.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Cody were here
from Missoula for several days visiting
their parents, MIR. and Mrs. Henry Cody
They returned to their home Saturday
Mrs. w. f. Doe and son David wen
to Opportunity, Wash, last week for |
visit David will remain there for tn,
summer as he has position playinl
in an orchestra. MIR. Doe left Tuesda,
for Spokane where he will meet Mrs
Doe who will return with him
Miss Pearl johnson returned Satur,
day from Havre She has been teaching
near there the past year.
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