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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-01-10
Tests Conducted For Libby Council
Show Milk and Water Uniformly Pure

12.78ee; official standard, not less than
u75Fd.
Lactometer reading at SO D. F.-l0.32.
Visible dirt-clean.
In view of this report 1T IS evident
that some of the objections offered 10
the local milk supply are without sub
Stimulating evidence and that few
cities have milk supply as good as
is furnished to citizens of Libby
Water Is Pure.
The analysis of the water is equally
good. The water as delivered through
the mains more than meets every re-
auirement set up by the state stand
ards. Excepting for conditions beyond
the control of the company, such as
flood water, the supply IS consistently
good. In some parts of the city there
is some complaint from certain sedl-
ments but this is condition brought
about by happenings of several years
past before regular check Of any kind
was established and is now hangover
Of those times, but this condition is
also being taken care of as rapidly as
possible.
Ali~fn all, the citizens of Libby can
feeFfortunate in the fact that they can
procure both milk and water delivered
to their homes which is as safe to use
as is possible to produce and this safe
ty factor outweights any objections
offered
The. milk supply Of each individual
dairy delivering milk to the creamery
Is regularly checked as well as the
pasteurized product and now after this
has been in operation for some period
past, each supply Is found to well sur
pass all required standards.
The above is only one more illustra-
ton of the diligence with which the
city council pursues its manifold duties
in trying to 50 conduct the city affairs
that our little city Is safe and pleasant
place in which to live.
A LIBBY CITIZEN.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-01-10

furniture, particularly Of the uphols-
tered type, and concluded his talk with
suggestions for the guidance of pros
pective furniture purchasers.
The program chairman then present.
ed a brief shadow-play entitled Lord
Ullin's Daughter" which featured q
wild pursuit on horse back, battle
with storm on the lake and tragic
ending. The cast comprised the Misses
Lura Brindley, Dorothy Racicot, Laurie
Botchek, Ruth Shanahan, Mrs. James
Blackboard and Mrs. John FINLAND.
AT the conclusion of the program
tasty refreshments were served by the
hostesses, Miss Larson, Mrs. Lyon, Mrs
Leckrone, Mrs. Madison and Mrs
L.amey.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-01-10
Walter Neis Discusses Lumber Code
As Guest Speaker Before Lions GLIB

A goodIy number of Lions gathered
in their regular dinner and meeting
Monday evening at the Turner Cafe
and enjoyed about two and half hours
Of sociability and transaction of bust
ness. President R. w. Billings called
on Lion +. S. WEIGH to report on court
house progress and Mr.. Welch stated
that everything was now UP to Wash
ington. All required steps had been
taken by the county commissioners, the
project had been OK'd by the Helena
office Of the PWA, and word was now
being awaited from Washington head
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-01-10
PROMINENT SPOKANE WOMAN
TO SPEAK In LIBBY

The Lincoln County Library will
present Mrs. Harry Davenport of Spo-
kane in book review, Monday, jan
uary 14th, at $50 in the Womans Club
building. Mrs. Davenport is we'll
known speaker and reviewer and will
talk on the book Mary Peters" by
Mary Ellen Chase. Anyone wishing to
attend should get in touch with Miss
Inez Ratekin, for reservation. To help
defray the expenses charge of Is
cents will be made.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-01-10
Entertains at Bridge Luncheon.

Mrs. ]. T. Brindley was hostees at
delightful | o'clock bridge luncheon
Monday afternoon, after the serving OF
which the afternoon was devoted to
cards Three tables were in play. High
score honors were won by Mrs. G. Z
Young and the consolation by Mrs. f.
]. Barkee
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-01-10
NEW QUARTERS FOR RELIEF
AND REINFORCEMENT OFFICES

Because office quarters in the court
house were needed for the newly elect
ed county attorney, Marshall Murray,
it was necessary to move the re-em-
ployment office to another location.
This office and the county relief Of
flee have been moved into the quarters
formerly occupied by the First National
Bank. The new location is an excellent
one, easy of access, and convenient for
the work of the two organizations.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-01-10
Number on Relief
Rolls Is Increasing

The number on Lincoln county relief
is increasing during the winter. In
December there were los cases as COM
pared to 81 in November. Administrator
Church states there will probably be
$50 in January In Libby work is be-
ing provided at the cemetery which IS
being brushed out and otherwise i'm
proved, and also on street improve
ment
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-01-10

quarters. Mr.. WEIGH also reported on
county consolidation matters, He said
first reports from our forces ION the
firing line" were very encouraging and
that there was considerable conviction
that consolidation would be defeated
Working for Troy Club.
Lion Howard Turner was asked to
report on the result Of his committees
work relative to the starting Of a
Lions club at Troy Considerable dis
cussion followed with Paul Church, w.
F. Kemp and others participating.
Finally upon motion by Lion Church,
it was decided that the committee
should endeavor to get at least Is Troy
men to sign an application for the or
ganizing Of club in that city and if
that number Of signatures can be Sc
cured, the Libby club would see to
the establishing of club at Troy. In
that event the Libby Lions will put on
one Of their dinners and meetings in
Troy and assist in starting the new
organization
Walter Neils Speaks.
At this time Walter Neils, manager
Of the j. Neils Lumber company Of
this city, was introduced by Lion Weld
man. MIR. Neils had been asked to adj
dress the club and he spoke on the
lumber code. Mr. Neils spoke for sew
eral minutes and greatly interested his
audience by opening up to their gaze
some of the intricacies and difficulties
Continued on page d
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-01-10
Discusses Unit
System Of School
Administration
Superintendent Wood Writes Regarding
Timely Topic-Says Lincoln County
Not Yet Ready for the Innovation.

(NOTE-The county unit system OF
school administration is being urged by
strong forces and undoubtedly an at
tempt will be made to enact law at
the present state. Legislature providing
for such system. Because Of the in
terest in the subject we asked Mr.. A.
A. Wood of the Libby schools to dis
cuss the matter in these columns. Mr..
Woods very interesting article follows.
THE EDITOR.)
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-01-10
c. ". M|iI|ett
Drops Dead

Just as we are going to press, we
learn that George w. Millett. long time
and highly respected citizen of Libby,
had just dropped dead at his home in
this city. Further details and a COM
pletc account OF the life of this prom
inent citizen will be published next
week.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-01-10
IF. MCCully
Named Mayor
ByCitYCouneil
Succeeds Elmer SWitzer, Re
signed-Asks for Support
Of Citizens.
VOTES SALARY
OF $500 YEARLY

Because of the resignation of Elmer
Switzer as mayor Of Libby, the city
council met last Thursday night and
appointed J. F. McCully to that office,
which appointment he accepted. Mr..
McCully is local manager of the West
ern Union Telegraph company and is
well known and popular here. When
asked by the Western News for state
ment Mr.. McCully said:
Having accepted the appointment
as your mayor, to fill the unexpired
term Of Mr.. Elmer T. Switzer, resigned
] realize my selection is not by vote
of the people but by being drafted as
a civic duty and it is my sincere wish
that have your approval and coopera-
ton to help us make Libby the best
BIG little City in Montana.
ut is not my intention or desire to
make any radical reforms or to rule
in an arbitrary manner, my aim being
to put forth my best efforts at all
times with the best interests of the city
in mind, so that when my term is ended
/ shall have your COMMENTATOR
and not CONDEMNATION"
Votes Small Salary.
After Mr.. Switzer had resigned. he
suggested to the council the wisdom OF
paying future mayors small salary,
such as 500 year A mayor who is
really active in the office is forced
into numerous obligations that cost him
money, and the council concluded that
Mr.. Switzer's suggestion was wise and
proceeded to vote succeeding mayors
a yearly salary of 500.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-01-10
Kills Two Couxars.

Harry Fem and Zen Baenen freed
and killed two cougars Monday on
Wolf creek. One was a large one, the
other was her kitten, medium size.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-01-10
Spokane Clubwoman Guest So

The January program Of the Woman's
Club will be held Tuesday afternoon,
January 18th, at o'clock. Mrs. Harry
Davenport Of Spokane, prominent club
woman Of that city, will Be the quest
speaker. The subject for the afternoon
Is Personality All members are
urged to be there promptly.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-01-10

Continued on page ~
Evening star., 1935-06-16

this mad Englishman The Brown family just
behind them we're quarreling over noun
taineering jigsaw, as yet sublimely unaware
that thirteen important pieces were missing.
Loudest and shrillest came the voice of Sonny
Brown. aged twelve; yet it did not mingle dis
ageeably with the faint tinkles and calls
across the meadows; the cows were being
driven in for their sunset milking. The mo-
ment should have been idyllic if Hebe had
loved Sebastian, but she loved only her pos
session of poet
"You can't have forgotten" she insisted,
(which certain evening she meant"
WHO meant?" he teased her.
"'MoT meant"
II don't know. There waS a certain evening,
remember it most distinctly, but it was in
November, not ia April. There was fog, but
she might have thought it shower that
would account for April, wouldn't it2 What
do you think, Hebe?"
Evening star., 1935-06-16
With Wings
as Eagles
by G. B. STERN

family. The sensitive son-in-law bought only
one ticket, but it was rumored that he was
employed in his father -in-law's factory and
grossly underpaid.
Sebastian Medway's contribution caused
loud exclamations of comment and desire 1t
was beautiful platinum cigarette case with
tiny eagle on it in diamonds.
Hebe picked it up as it lay among the other
gifts to be raffed the next day, opened it and
read aloud the inscription scratched inside:
''Toi Ell moi, in memory of a certain evening
in April" She smiled. 'Toi Ell moi! wonder
you can bear to part with it."
Yes, her mouth smiled, but her eyes we're
dark with jealousy. Yet it was not she who
cared about Sebastian. On the contrary, he
had been in thrall to her now for over two
years He went where she went, mocking at
himself breaking away and returning again;
always extolling her beauty in wild verse,
with sudden fall to earth, a shrug of the
shoulders, in the last line. "Heine," said the
critics, and "Heine, said his friends, who did
not enjoy the Hebe era, and wondered, so to
speak, when he would wake up.
MY nectarine,'' he replied now, bur-
lesquing her name, as he often did; for he
insisted that the nectar her prototype poured
for the gods was no better than sticky fruit
cordial. why shouldn't l bear to give it
away? have nineteen other cases, and even
then prefer to use the paper packet"
What would she say2"
"Who2"
"'Moi.'"
Darling. if could remember who moi
was, could easily tell you what she'd say.
I've a talent for characteristic improvisa-
tions."
"You actually don't remember?" She dis
believed him.
81 expect loved her with deathly pas
sion; that is, if toi' is myself Perhaps it isn't.
And even then, sometimes forget myself.
You have often told me so: Sebastian! You
forget yourself"
They were standing at the doorway of the
wooden veranda, apart from the busy group
arranging the rattle in the antlered lounge.
Nearby sat little Monsieur Rouvier with his
wife. she placidly knitting, he listening with
absorbed attention'to the strange sayings of
Evening star., 1935-06-16

II Think said Hebe, tired of the subject,
that your cigarette case might as well go to
the rattle to help poor Baptiste's wife and
babies. And hope shall win it. What are
you thinking Of Sebastian?"
His eyes were so dreamy that she supposed
it must be sonnet, another sonnet extolling
her beauty.
"a rattle always reminds me of the story of
the farmers cow. Or perhaps the cows were
reminding me of the story of the farmers
rattle. It's quite funny story"
Listlessly she lit cigarette.
"You see, the parson wanted money for
new roof for his church: it had been severely
damaged by lightning and falling tree. He
approached the only rich farmer in his parish,
who said he couldn't afford to contribute
cash, but that he would get it by giving his
favorite cow to be raffled. Everyone for miles
around took tickets for the cow. Directly
after the draw, the farmer wife rushed on the
Evening star., 1935-06-16

0u:teu in his hand, he crumpled up and fell
down.
1t was all very shocking. And Monsieur
Hippolyte Aubertin made himself extremely
unpopular among the other guests by con-
tinuing stolidly to remain at his table, sur
rounded by his enormous family: wife, sister.
married daughter, son-in-law, brother-in-
law, and six unmarried children; he saw no
good reason why the rest of the table dh6te
should not continue to be served to them.
When the furry had calmed down and (of
course the waiter had been removed, his
defence was, when attacked for lack Of
sensibility, that he had arranged to pay
en- pension rates and, as the waiter had died at
the soup, to leave off then would represent
heavy loss to him of twelve dinners. Or per-
haps he should say eleven dinners since his
son-in-law seemed to have too delicate
stomach to consider dinner after such a
catastrophe.
At this, Monsieur Camille Rouvier, pale
shrinking abject little man, smiled up apollo
getically at his overbearing father -in-law, who
paid no attention but continued his argument.
If the tragedy had happened at the crSbeS
Suzeite, he reasoned, ah. then neither that
English Mademoiselle Hebe nor anyone else
should have cause to upbraid him for hard
heartedness.
This coarse point of view caused a violent
-eaction in favor of what the waiter left behind
lim among the guests of the Grand Hotel de
a Vache Tor ct de lUnivers. What he left
behind him, bauure gareOn, was a family, poor
and suffering; not for them fve-cowse
Inner every night, paid for en- pension. The
Door fellow was young, and had had no time
20 save and make provision.
So the visitors decided to hold benefit
-affle in the hotel. Each guest contributed
some more or less valuable object, or else took
tickets, paying whatever he could afford Un-
4xpectedly, Monsieur Aubertin took the
argest number of tickets and paid the most;
not because he was intimidated by the dis
approval of the other guests, but because he
vas genuinely sorry for the walters wife and
Evening star., 1935-06-16
Magazine Section

waiter had died of heart failure
while actually crossing the dining
room of the little chalet hotel in
the French Alps. With the bot
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-10-19
SPEEDING CAR LEAPS
over EMbANkMENT
Lands on Boathouse Roof;
Driver Injured.

One person is near death and four
others are in City Hospital as the
result of auto accidents last night
and early today.
James A. Ikerd, %, of 902 N
Pennsylvania st, is in critical Condi-
ton, suffering severe cuts and in
ternal injuries. His car, said by
witnesses to have been travelling 70
miles an hour, leaped an embank-
ment at 1915 E. 63d-st and plunged
on to the roof of the Green City
Boat Club shortly after midnight.
Young Ikerd, thrown through the
top of the car, has not regained
consciousness.
Three other persons were hurt
when a truck in which they were
riding was struck by a Big -Four pas
senger train at Carriers woods, near
Eagle Creek, west of the city.
Ancil Barnett, 10, of $50 Concord
st, the driver, is suffering from in
ternal injuries. Miss Leona Hop
kins, 81, and Miss Della Bachelor,
Is, both of Concord-st, are being
treated for head injuries.
Mrs. Dorothy Martin, 25, 1855 w.
Michigan-st, was struck by an auto
driven by George Wilson, "a, Pitts
boro, at Pershing and Michigan-sts
last night. Police arrested Wilson
on charges of having no driving
license and certificate.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-10-19
BOY K|DNAPERS
GIVEN HOPE OF
LIGHTER TERMS
Hearing Granted in Move to
Have Life Sentences for
Pair Reduced.
By Times Spccid!


JASPER, Oct. 10. - New hope
daWned today for two youths serving
life terms in the Indiana State
Prison for kidnapping the attendant
of a filling station they robbed OF
ST.
Albert BOquette, Is, San Pedro
Cal, and Bonnie Robinson, 10
homeless Indiana youth, are TO APP
pear in Circuit Court here Nov. !
before Judge John L. Sumner on a
hearing for a writ Of coram nobis
filed yesterday in their behalf by T
Ernest Maholm, indianapolis at
torney. Hearing was granted over
the objections Of A. R. Stinson
prosecutor.
Mr.. Maholm, who revealed that
the boys did not know each other
until the night before the crime, ex-
planned that his object was to have
the kidnapping charge nolled anc
have the youngsters plead guilty tc
lesser charge, probably auto ban
ditary.
Young Bcquette is the son of g
former officer in the U. S. Marine
Corps who retired after IS year;
service.
Last June Mr.. Maholm was sue
cessful in similar proceedings in be-
half of Bascum Ray Jr., IA, anc
Maurice Sheridan, II, Huntingdon
W. Va, given 99-year terms ii thi
Jasper Court for kidnapping. Young
Ray was placed on probation anc
Sheridan was sentenced to a year
in the reformatory.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-10-19
.HOOS|ER KILLER
PUT TO DEATH
Richard Chapman Dies for
Murder of Farmer at
AinSWOrth.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
MICHIGAN CITY. Ind, Oct. 49,
Richard Chapman, 21-year Ho-
bart farm hand, was electrocuted at
the state prison early today for the
Staying of Henry Nolte, Ainsworth,
during a robbery Dec. 81, 1888.
Chapman was strapped to the
death chair at 1905 a. M, and was
pronounced dead six minutes later.
The youthful slayer held hopes for
a last-minute reprieve or commuta-
ton of sentence by Gov. McNutt
but the Governor refused to inter-
vene. He had stayed the execution
three times. The state Supreme
Court had interviewed once when an
appeal was filed from the Lake
Criminal Court.
Chapman, one of the youngest ever
to be electrocuted in Indiana, was
convicted on a charge OF Staying
Nolte at the latter's farm home to
obtain money to marry a childhood
sweetheart.
The youth retained his cOmpoSure
up to the hour of his death, it was
reported from death row" today
He laughed and joked with prison
attaches and walked the short dis
lance to the death chamber with
firm steps.
His mother, Mrs. Nellie Chap
man Fishback, was his only visitor
yesterday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-10-19
Air Safer for Speed,
Amelia Earhart Says;
Arrives Here in Auto
Famed AvIatrix Tells of
Experiences in Town
Hall Lecture.

Hours of flying over the Atlantic
and Pacific Oceans as we'll as from
coast to coast, have convinced
Amelia Earhart, popular aviatrix,
that great speed is safer in the air.
She made that statement today
in discussing her aviation adj
ventures before the first TOWN Hall
audience of the season at the
Columbia Club.
Speed Of As miles probably is safe
on the highway but beyond that,
one must get into the air for
safety she said
Miss Earhart arrived by auto this
morning.
She said that she had no plans
for future adventures in the air.
My plane now is not fitted for
the speed demanded today but it
is fine passenger ship" she said
With Womanly appreciation Of
beautifying a home, she told Of
having her ship done over with
new upholstery, chairs and other
new equipment
Miss Earhart answered many
questions asked by the audience.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-10-19
A. F. OF |. TO
TREAD NARROW
WAY THIS YEAR
Conservatism Is Shown by
Its Refusal to Pass
Many Resolutions.
BY HERBERT LITTLE
Times Special Writer

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.. Oct. 10
The conservative and narrow road
to be followed next year by the
American Federation of Labor, still
under craft-union domination, may
best be visualized by looking down
the many paths which its fifty-flfth
annual convention refused to tread.
There is to be no great campaign
to organize the mass-production in
dustries. The restrictions imposed
on Federal" unions, and the 35-
cents-a month A. F. Of L. tax per
member, will not be lightened.
No attempt is to be made to Or
ganize the youth movement sepa-
rately.
No drive is to be made to organ
lie farm workers, cannery workers
or WPA workers.
Will Not Form Labor Party
No move is to be made toward
forming a labor party.
No move is to be made to obtain
the release of Angelo Herndon, Negro
Communist organizer serving 19
years for violation of Georgia's Sc
dition law. The convention adopted
it usual resolution upholding efforts
to free Tom Mooney.
Resolutions ordering campaigns
for health insurance in state legis-
latureS and Congress, and for saw
ings-bank insurance were pocketed.
The New Deal social security pro-
gram was approved.
Liberals Win Two Points
Progressive elements won resolu-
tons pledging efforts for Congress
sional Investigations of conditions
among southern tenant farmers. Ac-
tivities of labor spies, and alleged
chiseling by employers on the Fit
Peck Dam in Montana. Liberals also
blocked the old-line leaders pro-
posed amendment to the Federation
constitution authorizing a purge of
communists.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-10-19
INSURANCE AGENTS
TO CONVENE AT SPA
Washington Pastor Will
Speak at Banquet.

By Times Special
WASHINGTON, Ind, Oct. 49,
The program for the thirty sixth
annual convention of the Indiana
Insurance Agents Association, to be
held at French Lick Thursday and
Friday, was announced today by
Ralph G.. Hastings, state president.
The Rev. J. Edward MUIR, local
First NJ E. Church pastor, is to be
principal speaker at the opening
banquet Thursday. A student of In
diana history and the life of Lin
coin, Mr.. MUIR is to talk on The
HOoSier in Action"
Business sessions are to begin
Friday morning with an address by
Kenneth H. Bair, Greensburg, Pa,
president of the National Insurance
Agents Association.
Other program features are to be
a showing of the film, Death Takes
No Holiday" and a series of round
table discussions of insurance top
les. Officers are to be elected at the
closing session
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-10-19
FATHER OF ALLEGED
BO0TLEGGERS HELD
Youths Sold Pint of Whisky
for rs Cents, Police Say.

The bootlegging business looked
like it might have a bright future
for two indianapolis boys, IA and u,
until they were arrested last night
after police said they sold a pint of
whisky to Roy Wright, 304 Licking
ton-av, for IS cents.
Police, who said they watched de-
livery of the whisky to Wright, said
the youths also confscated quart
bottle filled with alcohol. Wright,
according to police, said he had
bought whisky from the two boys
previously.
A belated parental search for the
boys was made by Frank Sgro, SIT
LeXington-av when he went to 20
lice headquarters early today looking
for his two sons. He didn't find
them, but he was arrested on
charges of violating the 1885 bever-
age act
The two boys were taken TO the
Detention Home and Wright was
csharged with vagrancy.