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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-08
LINE OF BLUE T-HINs

Conneaut. o.-(UP) - Horace Cook, sS. one of the few surviving Civil War veterans of this area, is dead.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
Fisher River News

Mrs. Ray Shelley and Raymond went
to Libby Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Davis were in
Libby couple Of days last week visit
ing at the Charles Gildea home.
Jess johnson spent last Thursday at
the Gene Scott home
Mrs. II. ]. Fowler went into Libby
Friday and to Spokane the next day to
consult specialist about her eyes
Gene Scott and Jess johnson went
to Troy Friday and came back Sat
urday. Sunday Mr.. Johnson started
back to Troy taking horse down for
Mr.. Scott
Edward Orr was quite sick with a
cold last week
C. E. Gilbertson fixed up the tele-
phone line last week. Every one from
the Meadows to the county line had
been cut off for several days and we
appreciate having it up again.
Mr.. and Mrs Gene Scott and Mr..
and Mrs. M. |. Davis called at the Orr
home Sunday afternoon.
A few men started to work at the
Raven ranger station the first of last
week anu SOIIi6 lllUiE DIRE uelTR put
on piling brush at Swamp creek.
James Orr and Edward were in
Libby Saturday.
The roads are very bad now between
here and Libby and only those who
have to are going over them. The mail
carriers truck broke down Friday
and he had to get another car to finish
the trip.
Morris Davis called at the c. E.
Cilbertson home Monday evening.
We thought all through March that
by April first the weather would be
getting warmer but it fooled us and
got colder, Tuesday morning it. was
below zero again.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
Offers Assistance to L.C.H.S.

Superintendent A.. A. Wood Of The
Libby schools wrote Superintendent
Dav of the Lincoln County high school
at Eureka expressing his sympathy and
offering assistance, upon learning of
the burning of the L.C.HS. building.
MIR. Day replied thanking Mr.. Wood
and giving some information regarding
their plans. One sentence said, 1.-THE
students stood around the fire and
cried, for then they realized what they
had lost" Prof. Day also wrote, I'VE
plan to have the prom and all other
activities as usual with the exception
of the track With everything gone do
not see at this time how we can hope
to enter. However, we will see just
what can be done" Mr. Day also
asked that the following be published
An Expression of Thanks.
/ wish to take this opportunity 10
express to you the sincere appreciation
of all those who are connected with
the Lincoln County High School for the
many expressions of sympathy received
at the time Of the loss of our school
plant. The patrons and myself are es-
pecially gratified and encouraged by
your generous offers Of assistance.
Sincerely,
c. W. DAY, Principal
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
l. ID. WILLIAMSON PASSES
AWAY IN SKOKANE

Miss Letha Williamson and Mr. Don
Williamson were called to Spokane
Tuesday evening by the information
that their father, L. D. Williamson, had
passed away that day Mr.. Williamson
was for many years resident of this
city where he was we'll and favorably
known. OF late years, he has been liv-
ing in Spokane, following his retire
ment
MIR. Williamson was born in DeKalb,
Mo. on September 81, 1869, and passed
away al the age of IS years, months
and II days. He attended school at
Alexandria, Neb., and in the earlier
years of his life was engaged in farm
ing, stock raising and numbering. Quite
early in life he located at Darby, Mont
He was first appointed as deputy
forest ranger on May 10, 1906, and was
assigned to the Helena forest reserve
under Supervisor Dwight Bushnell
Clifford Pinchot was u. S. forester at
the time.
MIR. Williamson worked as deputy
ranger and forest ranger on the Helena
and Deer Lodge forests up TO Novem
Der, 1923, at which time he moved 10
Libby and took up his duties with The
Kootenai forest. He worked continuous
" on the Kootenai forest until Septem-
Der 30, 1881, at which time he retired
from the service, having reached the
retirement age.
During Mr. Willian<son's long period
of service he worked under the super
vision of nine different forest super
visors.
On February 81, 1897, Mr.. Williamson
was joined in marriage with Miss Nora
May Overturf, at Darby, Montana, who
with five children-Edna NJ Carlson of
Butte. Dorothy B. Jensen of Enumclaw,
Washington; Letha M Williamson and
Don Williamson of Libby, and Lloyd
Williamson of Portland, Oregon, sur
vive the deceased
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
Much Fun at April Fool Party.

The Depression club was entertained
Wednesday at the home Of Mrs. Hal
Dawson. The first part of the afternoon
was spent in sewing for the hostess.
Business was then transacted. The rest
of the afternoon was devoted to en-
tertainment and lunch April Fool
stunts and games were carried out.
One jolly feature was "The Great
White Prophet" Much laughter was
heard while cutting goose" from
paper with scissors, the prize being a
Ounce cap. Many of the members have
lame back from trying to pick up a
piece Of money that had been glued to
The floor
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
WORK ON SWAMP
CREEK HIGHWAY PROJECT

Thirteen men were put to work yes
terday morning on the James Crick
highway project in the Swamp creek
district Ben Williams arrived in the
city the first Of the week and is the
foreman.
Camp has not yet been established
at the work but it is expected that one
will be. soon. In the meantime, it is
necessary to choose workers who live
relatively close to the project. The crew
will be enlarged as the organization Tor
the seasons work is perfected.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04

Straw for Sale Inquire Herbst Ranch,
phone 5F2. II
For Sale-Complete Oak Dining Set
Good condition. Cheap. Phone 34-J.
Aft
The ]. & c. Garage reports the sale
of Chevrolet sedan to Guy Wollaston
the first of the week.
Modern and Od-time Dances lat
Woodmen hall Friday night, April S,
auspices Moose drill team. 1t
Jaqueth & Charnholm sold Chew
rolet ton and a half truck to Henry
Cole of Troy during the week.
Miss Lalla Sonner and Miss Georgia
Thorsen left Monday for Spokane to
attend the education meeting held there
this week
Miss Isabel McGrade left last week
for Spokane to be present at the annual
convention of the Inland Empire Edu-
cation association.
Walker Wells Of Missoula, road mach
inery salesman and former prominent
Libby citizen, was transacting business
in the city Tuesday.
Show your interest in the Libby
school by attending the next meeting
of the PIT A., Junior High auditorium
Monday night, s o'clock.
The w. C. T. u. will meet on Thurs
day of next week, April II, at the home
of Mrs. Staudacher. The subject for
the program is Evangelism"
Miss Jean Bolyard is home from her
studies at the Washington normal at
Cheney to spend the spring vaca-
ton with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. c. Bolyard
Jean Riley and daughter Betty of
Kalispell were in Libby a couple of
days the later part of last week. Betty
visited with friends while Mr.. Riley
looked after business of the Libby
Creamery.
For Sale-31 sheep, buck, 27 little
lambs.-E. A. Rice. 1t
Miss Jean Kienitz arrived home Sat-
urday from her studies at the Cheney
normal to spend the spring vacation
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. F.
Kienitz Miss Isabel arrived from
Cheney yesterday.
A large attendance is desired at the
next meeting Of the Libby PIT. A. 10
be held in Junior High auditorium on
Monday night, at o'clock. Come and
join in discussion of matters of i'm
portance to the pupils and the school
Miss Margaret Rouse left Thursday
for Thompson Falls We're she has OBJ
tanned employment in the forestry Of
flee. Her position with the Libby
Creamery is being taken temporarily
by Miss Vestina Manicke, until the re-
turn of Miss Laura Riley from Spokane.
The Theta Sigma Phi fraternity has
invited Mrs Glen Oneal 10 attend heir
traditional banquet, THE Matrix
Table. TO be held insthG Isabella Room
Of the Davenport hafel in Spokane on
April 4, This event will be a feature
of the writers conference.
Mr. and Mrs. Erford Jaqueth and
two sons motored to Troy Sunday eve
ming to visit there with Mrs. Jaqueth's
brother and family, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
B. Farris MI. Farris was home in Troy
from his recent work at the Bonneville
dam apd left for similar work in
Rainier park.
Apron and food sale at Variety Store
April 10th by the First Lutheran Ladies'
Aid. 1t
The Wranglers spent about four hours
in their dinner and discussion period
at the Presbyterian church last night
Chas. D. Rowe was leader of the dis
cussion, the topic being Americas
Capacity to Consume" The topic
opened many phases Of economic dis
cussion. The next meeting will be
under the leadership of County Attor-
ney Marshall Murray.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
LOCAL STUFF

P. 0. Larsen is sick at his home in
Libby.
For Dry Tamarack, Fir or Pine Wood
call 104-R. 42-45
PIT A. meeting next Monday night,
o'clock, Junior High auditorium.
Mrs L. E. Throop Of Troy visited in
Libby during the past week with the
Misses Grandjean.
A. F, of l. Union No 1895 meetings
will be held on the second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month. 1t
Bud Adkins left Saturday for Brock :
ton to visit few days with his grand
parents and with brother.
For Sale-105 -acre Mohler homestead
on East Fisher 5000. terns.-W. T.
Hanson, w 111S Indiana, Spokane, Wn.
1916
Miss Viona Brown, teacher of a
school south Of Libby, is attending the
Inland Empire Education meeting in
Spokane this week
The drive for new members Tor The
A.O.U.W. lodge is meeting with success
and it is said class Of Is will be
initiated Friday night
r. r. Veldman left Wednesday noon
for Missoula and Helena to attend a
meeting Of the state highway commits
sion and to look after other business
matters.
Entirely new line Of foundation gar
ments, lightweight, Inexpensive, created
H., Tl1,,r e.. 1CaE Il.
out obligation to you. Call Louise Lee
DUO, 39-W. 42-44
ST. Mary's Guild OF the Episcopal
church will be entertained Friday after
noon at the home of Mrs Ralph LeDuc,
with Mrs. L. T. Hunter and Mrs. L. G.
Klenck assisting hostesses.
A. will be held Monday night at
o'clock in the Junior High auditorium
An interesting discussion Of matters
vital to the welfare of the school and
children is being prepared. A large at,
tendance desired
Albert and Robert Peterson came
home from their studies in Spokane
during the week for visit with their
parents. Robert has returned to the
city but Albert is remaining and has
gone to work for the Pioneer Meat Co
The Junior Woman's Club will hold a
business meeting at tbs D. m. on
Tuesday evening, April 8, in room Is
at the high school The annual election
of officers for the ensuing year will
be held and every member is urged to
attend this important meeting.
Libby is to have new business
establishment that will be opened soon
in the building formerly occupied by
the Libby Furniture company. 1t is be-
ing started by Loren Gompf, Mack
Petrusha and Richard Rayome and will
do plumbing, electric and all kinds of
general repairing.
The next meeting Of the Libby PIT
The members of the Moose lodge
participated in an enjoyable stag party
at Woodmen hall last Saturday night.
The time was devoted to various card
games and before adjournment refresh
ments in keeping with the nature of
the entertainment were served Eight
guests from the Troy lodge were
present.
Majestic Range for sale. Good as new.
$50 CASH. T. Brindley. AZ
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
Enjoy April LIST Party.

= The members Of the Rebekah lodge
participated in an enjoyable party at
their meeting Monday night, April l..
A pleasant feature of the entertainment
was several tap dance numbers by Miss
Viola Bessey and members of her class
and a vocal duet by Mrs. George
Blackwell and Clarence Karnes. The
April Fool feature came in the first
course. of the luncheon which success
FULLY fooled everyonc-hut which was
followed with the usual fine refresh
ments
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
ARRAIGNED IN DISTRICT
COURT. PLEADS NOT GUILTY

In district court last Thursday, Judge
]. E lockwood presiding, Clyde Walt
ers was arraig1ed on statutory charge
and pleaded not guilty. The court ap-
pointed William Herbert as attorney
TO defend the accused
The remainder Of the term was spent
in hearing arguments on demurrers, in
itransacting probate matters and attend
ing to other legal business of routine
nature.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
Mrs. Frcmming Is Hostess.

Mrs. r. w Fremming was hostess
to group Of lady friends at the home
Of Mrs Anna Christie Wednesday,
bridge being the entertainment Mrs.
Anna Christie succeeded in winning The
high score prize and Mrs. Norris Adams
second high prize. Refreshments were
served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
WARRANT CALL.

Upon presentation at office Of County
Treasurer, Libby, Montana, will pay
the following registered Lincoln County
Warrants.
General Fund---Warrant No 20311.
Road Fund-All Warrants registered
prior to March /, 1885.
Bridge Fund-Warrant No. 6098.
Poor Fund-Warrants registered prior
to December 10, 1884, except Nos. 1881,
IL, 1901, $3.50, 50, 88, IS, 81, 10, 81, %,
rs, 35, 1908, 05.
VERNON BESSEY.
1t County TreasuNr 4
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
Three Ladies Are Hostesses.

Mrs. Irene Stevens, Mrs. Ralph Rob
erts and Miss Cecilia Liebe were host
esses to a number Of the Catholic ladies
at four-table bridge party Tuesday
night, the features of the evening be-
ing in keeping with what goes with
April LIST, Prizes were won by Mrs. Joe
Kuiawa, Mrs. George Stoltz and Mrs.
Ray Baenen Dainty refreshments were
served
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
Give Birthday Party.

Mrs. Anna Christie and Mrs. Rosetta
Burke were hostesses Thursday evening
at birthday surprisevparty in honor of
Arthur DeSonia. Three tables Of bridge
were in play, high score prizes going
to Miss Georgia Thorsen and Lloyd
Burpee and a guest prize to Mr.. De-
Sonia, after which the guests gathered
around prettily decorated table where
a two course luncheon was served
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
First Presbyterian Church.
r. w. Orr, Pastor.

~ w. Qlit dStol.
With his Son, God gives us freely
all things" The problem with us is,
how much are we prepared TO receive?
Gods Liberality and Our Capacity"
The worship service at II o'clock is
our most important weekly engage
ment. You are invited to participate in
this fellowship. The Bible school at 10
o'clock and the Young People at 5:45
are other essential privileges.
Circle A of the Aid Society will be
entertained at the Grandjean home on
Friday of this week with Mrs. E. j.
Barkee as hostess.
Circle B. Will have their regular
meeting in the church parlor on Tues
day evening.
The Communion of the Lords Supper
will be observed on Palm Sunday, April
18th.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
NEW ARLISS FILM
DELIGHTFUL COMEDY

The Last Gentleman George Arliss'
second film under his new starring
contract with goth Century Pictures,
comes to the Kootenai theatre Sunday,
Monday, Tuesday and will prove the
most delightful and certaxnly the most
unusual comedy the talkies have pro-
duced.
A far cry from The House Of Roth
schld,' this whimsical comedy is, by
virtue of its very contrast. fitting
successor 10 the powerful dramatic
vehicle.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
Mrs. StOItz Entertains.

Mrs. George Stoltz was hostess to a
number Of lady friends Monday at an
afternoon Of bridge Mrs. Norris Adams
captured the high score prize and Mrs.
c. W. Gildea the consolation token.
The afternoon was very pleasant one,
with decorations in colors remindful of
approaching spring time Dainty re-
freshments were served
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
Entertain at Bridge.

Mr. and Mrs. R. w. Smithberger en-
tertained a group Of friends Saturday
night at contract bridge, prizes being
won by Mrs. W. F. Kienitz and Walter
Neils for high score and by Mrs L. j.
Olson and MIR. Kienitz for low score
Three tables were in play. Refresh
ments were served
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
Two Entertain.

Mrs. Carl Rawlings and Miss Mary
Barnes were hostesses to group of
friends last night at the home Of Mrs.
Rawlings at what they termed a
kitchen party. Three tables Of bridge
provided the entertainment of the eve
ming. with high score prize won. by
Mrs. H. c. Bolyard, second high by
Mrs. Glen West and the consolation
by Mrs. L. J. Olson Refreshments were
served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04

The English language belongs to the
great Germanlc branch Of the leu.
tonic family OF languages. II was
brought to the British Isles during
the Fifth and Sixth centuries by the
invasions OF the Angles Saxons and
Jutes.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
Christian Science Church.

The subject for the Lesson Sermon
Sunday, April 7, Unhealthy
Wednesday evening meeting at 800
o'clock.
Sunday school at GAS a. m.
The public is cordially invited to all
of these services.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04

Mrs. j. x. Dwinelle was hostess to the
members of the Entire Nous club at an
enjoyable evening at bridge last Thurs
day. Mrs. S. N. Plummer was non
member guest of the hostess. Dainty
refreshments were served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
The Churches
ST. Johns Lutheran Church.
THE Friendly Church"

Sunday, April 7th.
Regular morning worship, beginning
at IL a. m.
Sunday school, 9.45 a. m.
Wednesday evening, April 10th, mid
week Lenten service, beginning at 1880.
Special singing.
If you have no church affiliations,
you are invited to worship with us!
H. L. PFOTENHAUER, Pastor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04

The, Fieux Care of New Orleans Is
tha/Section Of the town whose limits
correspond with those OF the original
city as laid out by La Tour and Pan
ger in 1920 1t was destroyed by fires
In 1888 and 1904, and rebuilt mainly
In the Spanish style.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
M. F. Church.

At the quarterly conference Monday
night Rev. Button told some very in
teresting experiences of missionary
among the low-caste people of India
This returned missionary will speak
here soon, the date 10 be announced
later. IL.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
Church of God.

Sunday school 10 a. m. Preaching II
a. m. Young Peoples meeting 7 p. m.
Preaching p. m.
Mrs. E ". Swinehart, assistant pastor
of Eureka, will be in charge Of both
preaching services. Your attendance is
solicited.
REV. FRED DECKER, Pastor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
FOR SALE;
Ranch for Sale.

156 acres, S. 80, T. IS, r. 80, on
Yaak-Rexford highway. Self ir-
rigated- Trout streams cross both
ends close to line. The place is
30 rods wide and one mile long.
Alder bottom, 20 acres are cleared
and 80 more easily cleared 300
GOO #, of cedar post timber on
Is acres of it. Good log building
on it. 100000, one-half or all
cash.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
Town Property,

lots and two story plastered
4 room house on one lot and a g.
car garage $4,000, in Troy, Mont
I For particulars write to or call
at Western News Office or seq
Jim Page, Troy.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
The First State Bank

at Libby, in the State of Montana, at
the close of business March A, 1885.
Resources.
Loans and Discounts ............... $113, $1,000
Overdrafts ............,......... None
u. S. Government Bonds ,....... I45,92500
Other Bonds, Warrants and
Stocks .,....................-...-.. 112991. 08
Banking House, Furniture
and Fixtures ........................ TATTOO
Other Real Estate .................. 5872.09
Cash on Hand and Due from
Approved Reserve Banks. 1O1 1887
Other Cash Items -..................... 1,05782
Total ..............................S 492, 1896
Liabilities.
Capital Stock Paid in ........ 25,OOO.O0
Surplus Fund ................... 12,500.OO
Net Undivided Profits .......... 6,493.27
Reserves for Contingencies =. 6,O2402
Individual Deposits Subject
to Check ....,....-......,.......-.- 1s3, 1926
Cashiers Checks .................. 1884
Certified Checks ......-........ 1888
Time Certificates of Deposit 83,767.4
Savings Deposits Subject to
80 Days Notice ...................... 164,36964
Total ...-..........................$4 92, 1896
State of Montana, County Of Lincoln, SIS.
|, r. w. Smithberger, cashier Of the
above named bank, do solennnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief
N R. w. SMITHBERGER, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this End day Of April, 1885
(SEAL) JAMES M. BLACKBOARD,
Notary Public in and for the State
of Montana, residing at Libby, Mont.
My Commission expires April 8, 1887.
Correct Attest:
J. +. FENNESSY
r. r. BANEY
Directors
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-04-04

at Libby, in the State of Montana, at
the close of business March A, 1885.
Resources.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1935-01-15
ELEVATOR MEN TO
MEET HERE JAN. e
BurIeigh County Representa-
tiyes Will Confer on Seed
and Feed Problems

Elevator company managers and
representatives Of Burleigh county
will meet Tuesday, Jan. q, at the
World War Memorial building here
to consider problems Of seed and feed
distribution.
Howard q. Lewis, supervisor Of
farm adjustment and emergency
work In this section Of the state. and
H. o. Putnam, agent in the division
Of cereal crops and diseases, bureau
Of plant industry, will be the principal
speakers on the program.
Similar sessions are being held for
every county Of the state to give the
grain men full information on the
seed and feed activities being con-
Quoted by forces Of the state and
federal government, according to
Martin Altenburg, acting county
agent.
The program. the county agent ex-
planned, will consist Of an open dis
cussion OF such topics as the agency
for securing and distributing feed for
livestock, the relative values Of diff
ferent kinds Of feed for livestock
maintenance. the seed supply situa-
ton and the program Of the federal
seed stocks organization. prevention
Of plant diseases and seed treating
equipment.
Ways in which elevators can be Of
greatest assistance in the work will
be outlined. Attendance Of all ele-
vator men and members Of the local
wheat. corn-hog and drouth commit
tees Is urged.