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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13
Republicans Of County
Organize For Campaign

Members of the republican county
central committee met in Libby Tues
day night in Masonic hall and organized
for the coming campaign.
The meeting was called to order by
Chairman J. F. McCully, who appointed
r. r. Veldman secretary pro tenn. Elec-
ton of officers resulted in the choice
of Elmer Switzer, ST., chairman, Miss
Phyllis Boyes, secretary, and Miss
Letha Williamson treasurer. M. D.
Rowland was reelected state commit
teeman and Mrs. Lou Joughin state
conmitteeWoman.
In accepting the craftsmanship Mr..
Switzer spoke briefly, stating that he
was confident present governmental
policies meant the ultimate ruination
of the country. He said he was con-
fident the republican party would again
be called on to take charge Of the gov
eminent.
A committee was appointed consisting
Of Sampel Carpenter, M. D. Rowland
and Marshall Murray to name men and
women to fill vacancies on the county
central committee.
Considerable discussion was had over
the organizing of young republicans
club, this being strongly urged by the
retiring chairman, J. f. McCully. M.
d. Rowland reported that the first
steps in such an organization were al
ready being taken under the direction
Of the state committee and chairman.
He said literature was on hand and the
preliminary organization would be
handled by Don Hargreaves. assisted
by the county central committee of
ficers. After a tentative organization
is perfected throughout the county, a
meeting will be called in Libby for the
final organization. At that time a
prominent speaker from the state young
republicans committee will be present
to address the meeting There is much
interest being taken in this prganiza-
ton all over he state, SO it is reported,
and it is believed vigorous club can
be formed in Lincoln county. Persons
from Is to 36 years of age are eligible
to join the young republicans club.
Plans for raising needed finances
were also discussed. 1t was concluded
that membership in the organization
would be solicited, each person joining
to pay $1.OO. Fifty cents Of this amount
would go to the state organization and
50 cents would remain with the county
organization. A membership contest
will be staged with prizes awarded to
the winners.
1t is planned to push the compaign
vigorously, with numerous speakers
and other meetings. The next meeting
Of the county central committee will be
held in Libby on the night Of Septem-
Der 5, in the community hall in the
court house.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13
Libby Rancher Living
Alone Commits Suicide

Henry T. Byrn, 60, longtime resident
Of these parts, was found shot to death
by his own hand Sunday morning, by
John Mcclellan and Harry Robinson,
who had stopped at the Byrn cabin on
Libby creek to invite Byrn to accom-
pany them to the Mcclellan ranch on
Swamp creek
As the two visitors approached the
Byrn cabin they found the door open,
the screen door being unlocked. Nc
Lellan stepped inside and saw the dead
man lying on the bed Neither he nor
Robinson investigated closely, but
drove on to the Claus Detjens ranch
and had him phone Sheriff Baney. This
was about clock Sunday morning.
Baney at once investigated and made
arrangements for the coroner to take
charge. The sheriff found that Byrn
had undressed and had clothed himself
in nightshirt He evidently had then
sat down on the bed with rifle be-
tween his knees pointing toward his
forehead The bullet had entered the
head at the top of his nose and just
to the left of it. The affair was evil
IDENTIFY case Of suicide. About SIS in
currency was found in the pockets Of
his clothes and some $50 to S25 in a
can was found in the cabin.
Byrn had been living alone on his
little ranch on the bank of Libby
creek, not far from the Office Maize
ranch. 1t is known he was suffering
from heart trouble and probably i'll
health was the motive for the rash act.
Mr.. Byrn was born near Georgetown,
Ind, in February. 1876. He is survived
by daughter Bernice, also of George
town, who arrived last night for the
funeral. Also surviving are sister,
Mrs. Emma Fauts, Of Big Sandy, Mont.
and Mrs. Cora Utz, Prosser, Wash.
Mrs. Fauts' two daughters and Bern
hard Soulssen are here.
1t Is thought the deed was committed
some time between Wednesday night
and Friday Byrn was in town We'd
nesday and Fridays mail was still in
the mailbox beside the highway, show
ing that he had not called for it.
Funeral services were held this at
ternoon at o'clock from the Gompf
chapel, with the Rev R. " Crater Of
Burial was in the Libby
cemetery.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13
District Court Handles
GriSt Of Business

District court was in session in Libby
the first of the week with Judge j. e.
lockwood presiding.
A decree was made quieting title in
the plaintiff in Milo J. Lent VS.. John
Fl. Koehler and Vernon Bessey as
county treasurer.
A decree of foreclosure was issued in
the mortgage foreclosure case Of the
Federal Land Bank of Spokane VS..
Oscar Gibler
In the State VS.. Marie Nelson, charged
with perjury, the second amended in
formation was filed, whereupon de-
dendant moved to quash and set aside.
The motion was argued and later sus-
tanned by the court, the case dismissed
and defendant discharged.
In the mortgage foreclosure pro-
ceedings Of Harry l.. Howell VS.. r. l.
Pagan, Selma Pagan and John w. Bus
ter, decree of foreclosure was granted
the plaintiff.
r. c. Pouzer was granted divorce
from Evaline Pouzar. Vetsa Gregg was
also given decree Of divorce from W.
M. Gregg. Plaintiff was given the Gus
tody and control Of the children and
defendant is to pay $50 month for
their support.
The estate Of Charles z. Marshall was
closed and administrator discharged.
The same action was taken In the
estate Of Merritt Town. Numerous
probate matters were handled but al
were Of q routine nature.
Out of town attorneys attending court
were E. b. Foot, E M. Child and For
rest c. lockwood, all Of Kalispell;
Rock D. Frederick Of Whitefish.
Judge lockwood viii bold court In
Libby again ON September 8.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13

Enjoy Another
Close Game
Local Ball Team Wins From
Thompson Falls BY
50 Score.
PEARSON GETS
TWO HOMERUNS

Another one of those battles that was
anyone's game until the last man was
put out was staged for the entertain
ment Of Libby baseball fans on the
local diamond last Sunday. Libby came
out victorious against the fast team
from Thompson Falls with a S to 4
score.
With the exception of one inning,
Libby played air-tight ball That was
the fifth inning, when bunch of wild
throws gave the visitors three runs.
Up to that inning the Falls boys had
failed to get man as far as second
base. The wild throws came when a
Falls batter sent grounder to Ka-
tarzy at shortstop, with runners on
second and third. Katarzy threw to
the plate to cut off the runner, who
started back to third. Whereupon
Bleich. Libby catcher, tossed to the
third baseman but the ball slipped out
of his fingers and flew far over the
baseman's head. The runner scored, the
man on second advancing to third.
Baker retrieved the wild throw over
third and hurled it to home to cut
off the runner who had advanced from
second base. He likewise was too
strong and shot wild of the homepIate.
This gave the batter a chance to score,
giving the visitors three runs. all due
to wild heaves. Later a Falls batter
got nice three base hit and was
scored
But those were the only hobbies the
loes Is made The first score of the
game came from homerun by Pear
son in the last half of the fourth inning.
Burpee followed with a two-base hit.
duplicated also with two
base hit scoring Burpee. In the last
half of the sixth inning, Reid clouted
out three-base hit and later scored
on wild pitch and miss by the catch
er. Score four to three in the Falls
favor In the seventh Pearson was
credited with another homerun scoring
Erickson ahead of him, giving Libby
one score lead That ended the scor-
ing.
Both teams played fast, interesting
ball and the fans all got their full
worth In addition to the two
homeruns by Pearson, Reid was credit
ed with grabbing three high flies in
center field that might have changed
the result of the game had he missed
either one
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13
Official Promises More
Projects During Present Fiscal Year

have definitely scheduled this project
for construction during the present
fiscal year and a contract will be let
in the next several months.
Before the contract is let, it will be
necessary to complete surveys and pre-
pare plans so we cannot schedule a
letting of this job for some time but
the project will be placed under con-
tract during the present fiscal year.
Very truly yours,
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION,
w. o. Whips, Secretary.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13

TROY, Aug 1.-THE Troy Com
mercial club communicated with the
stats highway commission and the fol-
lowing is the letter written to v. A.
Satl{er, secretary of the club.
Dear Sir:
Tie highway commission in session
on tuly 81 read your letter of July 20
concerning Federal Aid Project $500
which starts at Troy and runs east
about four miles to the end of the
completed work.
We are glad to inform you that we
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13
Will Run for County Assessor.

Ivan Rogers of Libby publishes a
card of thanks elsewhere in this is
sue, thanking those voters who wrote
his name on the republican primary
ballot for county assessor, thus giving
him the nomination He also announces
that he will accept the nomination and
will make the race this fall for the
office. Mr.. Rogers held the office dur
ing term following the death of John
Weir.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13
FARM WOMEN ENJOY
MEETING AT FOWLER HOME

The Thompson-Fish Home Dem
onstration club held its August meeting
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert
Fowler. A good crowd enjoyed a
bounteous picnic dinner after which a
business meeting was held. The club
voted to purchase the Dyer Hall, which
will be remodeled and furnished as
soon as possible.
Plans are being made to hold car
nivel some time about the middle of
September, the exact date to be an
nounced alter.
The next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. Ruth Sales on Septem-
Der 13.
BEATRICE c. DYER,
Secretary.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13
Big Fire Controlled.

The forest fire that broke out near
Bull lake last week is now completely
under control. 1t burned on ridge
between Madge and Camp creeks about
four miles northeast of Bull lake,
destroying about 400 acres of timber. A
large crew of men fought it.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13
More Neon Lights.

During the past week Libbys main
business street was further improved
with more Neon lights. Attractive bor-
der lights were installed at the Koo-
tenai theatre, at the G. & H. Service
Station and at the. o. G. Olson service
station. They add greatly to the at
tractiveness OF the street at night.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13
In New Location

The handsome new service station
recently built by J. w. Barrett was
leased during the week by 0. G. Olson
and he has moved into it and invites
old customers and new ones to call on
him there. Read his announcement in
another column. The new building is
a modern, snow white service station
and is a fine addition to the Libby
business district.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13
Called by Daughters Illness

Mrs. J. F. McCully was called to
Aberdeen, Wash, Monday by the ill
ness of her daughter, Mrs. June Bell
amy. A wire from Mrs. McCully since
arriving in Aberdeen states that Mrs.
Bellamy is critically ill.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13
Building New House

c. w. Gildea is another Libby citizen
to start construction of a new home this
year. He is building a fine new house
on lots opposite the Elmer Switzer, Sr..
home.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13

Harry Bouton announces that a
hundred boxes of Bartlett pears have
arrived for free distribution to those
receiving relief. He has distributed
large consignments to Troy and Eu-
reka-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13
Taxes
Are Same As
Last Year
New Budget Calls for Levy
Of 22A Mills for
1886 81 Period.
WILL IMPROVE
CEMENT SIDEWALKS

Libby citizens will be called upon to
pay city taxes based on 225l mill levy
Tor the taxable year 1886. Thu is the
result OF the budget that was adopted
by the city council in session last Fri
day night The levy is the same az
that in force in 1895.
The 22A mills is a total of the fol-
lowing levies.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13
Poems by Libby
Pastor Win Compliments

A few weeks ago the Western News
pri tted number of booklets Of verse
written by the Rev William Walter
De Bolt Of the local Church of God.
Recently two magazines have compli-:
mented the Rev. De Bolt highly on his
work. One of these is "Verse-land,'
of Flint Mich, an outstanding publ
cation devoted to poetry, the other was
Cycle" of Homestead. Fla, the FORE
most poetry publication of the South.
The editor of 'Verse-land' wrote Mr..
De Bolt and paid him a fine compli-
ment. "Verseland' also had the fol-
lowing review Of the Rev. De Bolts
booklet:
"Aery Shapes" by William Walter De
Bolt, Western Montana Publishing
Company, Libby, Montana. Price IS
cents.
Poems by young minister who has
made a splendid literary gesture in
this his first brochure 1t is our pre-
diction that William Walter De Bolt
will rank high with his contemporaries
when his work becomes bit better
known. Some of the poems in his first
brochure do not conform wholly and
strictly to the standards of modern
poetic technique, but his work shows
promise for the days 10 come.
We especially liked: The Poets
Dream, A-Maying, Cabinesque, The
Faces, Panorama, and Lincoln's Birth
day, 1885. Certain Of the poems ap-
peared first in Verse-land and Ameri-
can Fireside.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13
Weather Record.

Following is the readings Of the gov
eminent thermometer at the forest
service office since the last report:
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13

The ideal man TO most women Is thN
one who Is clever enough to make good
money and foolish enough to spend T.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13
Notes

Thompson Falls brought over with
them car equipped with loud speak
err. This was used to advertise water
carnival to be given at the Falls the
last of the month The announcer also
called the various plays Of the game
as they progressed, throwing in iests
and quips that amused and entertained
the crowd
The Libby team will play return
game at Thompson Falls on Sunday,
August 30.
Rowland was out of his usual posi-
ton at first base because of an in
jured knee.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13

The Rev. De-, Bolt was fully aware
that some of his poems did not follow
modern technique but remarked when
the brochure was being printed that he
had written them as he had because
he wished to follow certain style in
those particular poems.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13
Summary

Two-base hits, FL. Katarzy, Burpee,
Phillips, Erickson 2; 3-base hits, Reid
Ross, Larson; homeruns, Harson 2;
double plays, Katarzy to Katarzy to
Burpee, w. Katarzy to Burpee; struck
out, by Erickson 5, by Wright IL No
one walked.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13

All of which shows that the hot
weather is still with us.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13

The total taxable vstlatios within. the
city is $350,0OO.
Dr. ]. M. Cairns, city health officer,
stated in his report that there are now
no contagious diseases in the CITY. He
also stated that because of the CAM
paign that has been in progress for the
improving of sanitary conditions, nu-
meIous bath rooms, toilets, and septic
tanks have been installed and conse-
quently plumbers are far behind be-
cause Of the big volume Of work that
has resulted However, this is being
corrected as rapidly as the new in
stallations can be completed
To Improve Sidewalks
The city council has started cam
paign for the improvement Of the ce-
ment walks in the city In many in
stances these are in such bad condi-
ton that they are dangerous and
broken limbs and damage suits may re-
suit An ordinance has been given its
first reading aimed at correcting this
fault. The 1885 session of the state
legislature passed a law making pos
sible new handling Of this situation.
Under it there will be no necessity Of
organizing an improvement district.
Under the new law property owners are
given a 30-day notice to repair or
build a new walk. If the property own
er fails to make the needed improve
ment, the city will step in AID do the
work, charging the cost against the
property as taxes This can BIZ paid by
the property owner over an eight year
period or sooner if so desired 1t is
the intention of the council to adopt
this ordinance and put it into effect.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13

In addition to the above there is
sspfinkling- oiling-tax Of So per Is
loot lot and lighting tax of 74c for
every % foot lot. These two taxes are
spread over the entire city.
The levies as enumerated above and
other minor income will produce the
following amounts for the various
funds.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-08-13
City Hall Half Paid For

Lion Veldman called attention to the
fine record made in paying for the
city hail. which is now better than half
paid for. He said the building was
finished in 1884 at cost of $4,000.
This debt has been retired until there
is now owing only $500, that record
having been made in a period of only
two years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-04-10
New Virginia Tobacco Bill
Similar to Equalization Fee

for each grower. Marketing certificates
for an amount of tobacco not exceeding
the marketing quota for the farm on
which the tobacco is produced would be
issued by the commission.
Marketing certificates for tobacco sur
plus beyond the allotted quota would be
sold by the commission for not less than
IS per cent or more than so per cent
of the gross value of the tobacco.
Producers on Commission
The authorized Virginia Tobacco
Commission will consist of not less than
three and not more than seven members
appointed by the government. A ma
jority of the members shall be pro-
duCcrS.
The Virginia act sets forth in detail
methods for determining marketing
quotas for each kind of tobacco for in
dividual farms within the state for each
year. For each farm for which base
tobacco production was determined BY
the United States Department OF Agri-
culture, this base will be accepted after
the making OF such adjustments as are
recommended BY the local tobacco com
mittcemen and approval by the state
commission.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-04-10
Decay Of Nations
Begins at Roots
BY Dewitt c. WING

Wherever IN the nation the loss of
soil fertility Through water and wind
erosion and growing Soil-exhausting
crops) outr,ns the restoration of soil
fertility Through growing legllmc, grass,
meadow and forage crops and trees,
and the application of fertilizers and
manures). the nation is decaying.
The decay of nations begins in the
soil, A nations strength, vitality, endur-
ance and wealth are measured BY its
available soil fertility. Under the pres
sure of debts and fixed charges aggra-
waited by Improbable prices for farm
products. farmers, tenants and share
troopers have been literally forced to
abuse and exhaust the soil. Whenever
farm income has decreased, the living
standards of the masses of people have
declined to deplorably low levels
Mortgaged land that pays taxes and
interest, and produces living for farm
families, is more likely to be further inn
poverished than improved or maintained
Debt-ridden farmers can take ade-
quate care of their land only by work
ing together under an effective national
land use and land conservation policy.
In the Io23-29 period. agriculture'S
gross income averaged more than il bill
lion dollars year. In 1890 it dropped to
approximately 9 IL billions. In 1881 it
was less than seven billions and in 1892
about 5 "a billions. In 1888 it rose to
nearly 6 IL billions; in 1884 it increas-
cd TO around IA billions, and in 1855
it exceeded eight billion dollars.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-04-10

ratio between the purchasing power of
farmers and of people not on farms,
which prevailed during the five year pc
Rod, August 1909 to July 1914
Individual Grants
To accomplish the purpose of the act
there is authorized an annual appropria-
ton of not more than $500, 1000, 900. I'm
der the terms of the act, federal aid will
be made in the form of grants direct to
individual farmers to assist voluntary ac-
ton for the stated purposes of the act
until Jan. /, 1893. After that date,
grants will be made only to states upon
submission of approved state programs.
Methods of checking and stopping soil
erosion on individual farms include ter
racing, the growth of cover crops and
in some cases, reforcstation. Economic
pressure has for many years forced
farmers to produce cash crops that not
only sapped soil fertility, but exposed the
land to terrific erosion losses.
The amount of soil and water loss
from various cropping systems was eff
fectively illustrated OH test plots in the
Spartanburg, S. c., area, Comparative
figures OH pounds of soil lost per acre
from these plots show that from a given
number of gallons of rainfall per acre,
bare plots lost So, 522 pounds of soil per
acre; cotton plots 37,745 pounds; corn
plots 1852 pounds, while on lespedeza
plots the loss was 1900 pounds and on
Bermuda grass plots only 262 pounds.
Secretary Wallace Explains
Under the two-year or temporary plan
of the new Soil Conservation Act, pay
merits will be made to producers for
treatment or use of land for soil restora-
ton, conservation or erosion prevention;
also for changes they make in the use of
their land and for the percentage of their
normal production of one or more desig-
mated commodities equal to the normal
national percentage required for domeS-
tic consumption,
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace is
quoted directly OH this phase of the pro-
gram as follows: Payments will be
made for the growing of erosion-prevent-
ing and soil-building crops, of which
there-i is no surplus, rather than soil-de-
plotting cash crops, of which there is a
surplus. That is, farmer who wishes to
put larger proportion of his farm into
such crops as legumes and grasses and
correspondingly smaller proportion into
Carolina land combats soil erosion and
(Soil Conservation Service Photo)