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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
J. NEIL'S LUMBER co.
Libby

OF course you are proud Of your
home because it reflects your person
Atty to your friends. 1t is silent
symbol of your thrift, good judgment
and individuality To a great extent,
the manner in which it is maintained,
determines its value to you and to your
community.
If you have hesitated to make needed
repairs and improvements because you
thought they were expensive, then
hesitate no longer See Earl Switzer, re-
tail manager. Let him show you how
low the cost of building materials is and
how much better the materials are.
Over Is years of fair, square dealing
to the people of Lincoln County stand
as symbol of the position this con-
Germ has attained in this vicinity. 1t sells
only good lumber and good building
materials.
This firm began business Is years ago
and has been managed by Mr. Neils
since 1919 The officers are: Paul Neils,
president: Walter Neils. president;
G. f. Neils, secretary and George Neils,
treasurer
They are manufacturers Of lumber
and building materials, distributing
their products at wholesale east to the
Atlantic coast There are 500 men en-
ployed in their mills and 16 in their Of
fees. The mill has this year capacity
OF 275,00O feet of lumber per day. They
are cutting timber this year that ives
purchased in 1905, having paid taxes
and carrying charges on it since that
time.
Libby and Lincoln county are indeed
fortunate in having within its confines,
J. Neils Lumber Co for it is indeed an
asset to this section Of Montana.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
TURNER'S TAVERN
AND CAFE
ihhv
Libby

Cleanliness is, of course, an essential
in any line of business, but in no line
is it quite SO important as in the restau-
rant business. Your first impression
as you enter the Turner Tavern and
Cafe, is its extreme cleanliness. II is
noticeably clean. Then comes the food
that is SO favorably known for miles
around. It's real, honest to goodness
food too and you'll like it. know did
Next comes the service that is ex-
cellent and makes good food even bet
ter. Stop by Turner's Tavern and Cafe
for good lunch or meal
They maintain 20 comfortably furn-
ished rooms, catering to commercial,
local and tourist trade.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
SHELL SERVICE
STATION

One visit to the Shell Service Station
of D. L. Jackson, Troy, will prove more
than a million words that there is a
vast difference in gasoline, oil and
service. You will get a combination
of all three here when you fill up with
their Shell gas and oil or secure auto
freight service and get the service that
D. L. jackson gives.
E A. Nichols owns the Auto Freight
Service with headquarters at the Shell
Service Station which Mr.. Jackson
manages for him. They maintain freight
service from Troy TO Libby and for sur
rounding mining enterprises
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
CITY PLUMBING AND
ELECTRIC SHOP
shhu

If shop has all the necessary ma
chinery and employs men with years of
experience in the repair business, you
have no need to fear about getting a
poor job on your plumbing or electrical
appliances. The City Plumbing and
Electric Shop is just such shop, prop
erly equipped with machinery and
trained men. Loren Gornpf and Mac
Petrusha are the owners and feature
such well known products as Maytag
Washers, Kohler bathroom fixtures and
General Electric lamps.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
SPONSORS COMMENT

We wish to thank the many ad-
vertisers who have co-operated with
us in the publication Of this feature
edition. We have endeavored to
bring out your stories in concise
form and believe they represent
actual facts. We have also person.
ally written the article entitled,
THE BACKBONE OF THE COUN-
TY'' and call your particular atten-
ton to the sentiment reflected there
in We welcome any comments, sug-
gestions or criticisms from either
readers or advertisers.
Kindly address all correspond
ence TO Mr.. H. Baxter, Box 1103,
Wichita Falls, Texas.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
PROGRESS LAUNDRY
Libby

The Progress Laundry has gained
much prestige with people Of Lincoln
county because of the high grade laun-
dry work they have been giving pa
irons ever since the establishment of
the business six years ago when Don
aid Hargreaves succeeded M. ]. De
Lano. People are confident of Mr..
Hargreaves' ability to give them first
class job. He solicits parcel post bust
ness and maintains pickup service on
Mondays and Tuesdays, delivered on
Thursdays and pickup service on
Friday morning, delivered Saturday
morning.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
JOE'S SERVICE
STATION
Libby

When Joe Kujawa, owner of Joe's
Service Station at Libby selected Tex
AGO products as his feature line, he
made an excellent choice, for there
probably are no better products on the
market today. A longer and more sat-
isfactory life is assured for your car
if Texaco gas and oil goes into its en-
CINE. Mr. Kujawa also handles Good
year, Goodrich and Diamond tires,
Presto Lite batteries and auto Access
series. He formerly conducted Joe's
Motor Service at Libby and is me-
chanic with rs years experience.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
BOB'S CAFE
Troy

What keeps us fit? What makes us
happy and content? Isn't it good,
wholesome, satisfying food? Bob's
Cafe, operated by Robert Young, serves
that kind OF food.
Courteous and competent service is
the rule here and that goes long way
toward bringing back any customer to
a restaurant. Tasty lunches, meals and
sandwiches are always featured at
Bob's Cafe.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
MCCLELLAN FEED
STORE
Tihhv

Another of the many firms interested
in the agricultural progress Of Lincoln
county is the Mcclellan Feed Store,
dealers in hay, grain, feed, seed, flour,
coal and cement since January 1, 1923.
The farmer will always find this firm
ready to aid in the agricultural de-
velopment of the community in the
future as they have in the past thirteen
years.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
DOONAN HOTEL
Troy

The Doonan Hotel, at Troy, has won
the favor of railroad men, travelling
men and tourists, through the clean
illness and comfort of its twenty -four
rooms and four private baths; the
atmosphere and the reason
able rates that prevail Mr.. and Mrs.
c. H. Clay, formerly Of Spokane, have
conducted the hotel since 1898.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
EUREKA COMMERCIAL
COMPANY
Eureka

Fifteen years Of reliable service have
built this business from humble be-
ginning to its present position. There's
no compromise between quality and
price here. First it must be Of the
best quality and then it must be priced
fairly. A complete stock Of groceries,
dry goods, and ladies' and mems fur
nishings is carried and sold at prices
consistent with their high quality.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
ELECTRIC AND
NOVELTY STORE
Yihhv

There's no need to look very far for
a good Electric and Novelty store If
you live in or near Libby for A. M.
Hoffman has been operating one there
for twenty years and it had to be good
to stay that long It's the home Of
quality, headquarters for the best the
market affords. They have what you
want when you want it, at the Elec-
trio and Novelty Store.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
Stairway STORES, Inc.
Iihhx

You don't need to 60 out of town or
send your money out either, in order
to effect saving in your store bill.
Stop in at the Safeway Store in Libby,
managed by E. A. Davidson, a resident
here for rs years, and see what real
economy is. Being a member Of the
nation wide Safeway stores, this firm
is thereby enabled to buy at saving
and these savings are in turn passed
on to you. the consumer, in the form
of better goods at lower prices.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
FASHION BEAUTY
SALON
Libby

This Fashion Beauty Salon owned by
Alice Boothman is undoubtedly one Of
the most attractive shops in Lincoln
county. The work is done by skilled
and trained beauty operators and the
service leaves nothing to be desired
Miss Boothman, present owner of
this shop, graduated from Mary Stones
Gateway to Beauty in Seattle in 1882
and is an expert beautician She does
all kinds Of beauty work and sells
Fad Fashion Cosmetics.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
STANDARD MOTORS
Libby

The new Ford V-8, represented by
The Standard Motors, managed by r.
w. LeDuc and owned by H. A. Joughin
at Libby, is without doubt leading
motor car value. When one thinks of
the price of this new VS. he can hardly
credit his own eyes when he sees the
car. Come in and see it and you'll
place your order now. This firm also
deals in Firestone tires, Conoco gas and
oil and accessories, employing six local
men.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03

The Backbone of Lincoln County

The merchants and other business people this
mecal of Lincoln County local people, part
community Their interests and They
their profits Wall Street They keep them they
them help make this bigger and better community They pay
here contribute churches schools other
local institutions that requisite the welfare
tynot for selfish gain because
situations their well and they glad
their share that? houses
No they don't They take but you keep
taking from anything without eventually mpoveshng
nothing left from which take for either you
Isn't good logic you to patron
continue help make this finer community you your
children and their children also? Why keep money
home where earned and where have chance get
back You have that chance
out of these small towns through mail order houses
These local merchants ask charity. They
fairly all of them You don't fifty for dollar article
and then around and dollar and fifty for another
dollar article They don't resort such subterfuge You
teen pound hirtysix inches yard
hundred of value and service for dollar with smile
wrapped in every bundle LOCAL MERCHANTS ARE LOCAL
ASSETS HELP THEM THAT THEY MAY HELP YOU.
When times hard,-when the wife sick, when you
needed credwhere did 60? Who helped you tide
tough spo your hometown dealer Why paronize
him and all the time? You want that help again
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
LIBBY SASH AND DOOR
COMPANY
Libby

The Libby Sash and Door Go. has al
ways had the confidence Of people Of
Lincoln county and has always valued
that confidence. They are prepared to
serve you in the future as they have
in the past twenty-five years.
Fred Birmingham, a resident here
since 1895, is the owner of this business,
doing cabinet work and window and
door frame combination and repair
work of all kinds at reasonable cost.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03

COLEMAN MOTOR
GARAGE
Troy

There is a revelation in store for you
if you drop in at Coffman's Motor
Garage which j. T. Coffman has con-
Quoted since 1921 and get demonstra-
ton of the 1886 Chevrolet cars The
performance and beauty of these cars
is more than you would expect Of cars
so low in price.
General auto repair and machine re-
pair, blacksmithing and welding are
done here by skilled mechanics.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
DIVIS DRESS SHOP

Troy, thriving town in Lincoln
county, boasts many fine business
houses and among them is the Divis
Dress Shop of Marie Divis. who started
it in November Of 1885, during which
time it has advanced very steadily. It's
a good place to buy your house dresses,
ladies' silk lingerie, hats and accessories.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
LIBBY HOTEL

If you have ever registered at the
Libby Hotel. we know you'll come
again on your next trip to Libby, be-
cause we know you will have enjoyed
your first stay there. The proprietor
Mr.. M. r. Gay, personally sees to it
that the fifty comfortable rooms are
always the kind to make you come
back.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
DIERMAN SERVICE
STATION
Eureka

1t is good to know that you can
drive up to the Dierman Service Sta
ton of c. +. Dierman, in Eureka, and
get service without feeling any obliga-
tons to buy. He gives just as cheer
fully as if you had bought some of
that Shell Petroleum Co. gas and oil
he sells.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
CITY MARKET
Libby

When the prices are the same, why
not buy from an independent store
like that of w. c. Nittel at Libby. Your
money will then stay right here in
Libby and Lincoln county and help
build it. This is a very attractive meat
market, handling fresh home killed
meats, cured meats, dairy products,
cheese and some canned goods and
owned by a home town man. Phone
DO for free delivery service.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
THE HOME PARLOR

A Beer Parlor of exceptionally neat
appearance, clean and inviting is that of
Soland Ramlo and Warren Kidder, in
operation here since June the LIST this
year. They have modern bar, serv-
ing beer in bottles, on tap and in cans,
and maintain music for dancing enter
tainment. having booths to seat 20
guests
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
Firms That Have Helped Build Lincoln County, by Howard Baxter
GUS BARBER SHOP

Mr. Gus Delzer, barber at Libby, for
SIX years has always had in mind To
Build Better, To Build More Durably,
To Build More Dependably, name
that would endure These obligations
to you were self assumed, and we feel
that they have been carried out faith
fully in every way.
Mr. Delzer has had many years of
experience in barbering and specializes
in haircutting, shaves, messages and
facials.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
WEIGH DRUG STORE
Iibby

Everything to make and keep you
we'll. Welch's Rexall Drug Store, To-
Gated at Libby for the past twenty-five
years and owned by Leo S. WEIGH, has
it. And he will fill your prescriptions
too. He is registered pharmacist,
graduate of the University Of Mime
sofa and he also employees a registered
pharmacist.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
j. E. PETITE LUMBER
COMPANY
Troy

Build for tomorrow by building we'll
today. Good lumber, building materi-
ais, paint and hardware mean a good
home One board or a carload, you'll
get service and quality at The J. E.
Petite Lumber Co, in operation at Troy
for twelve years.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
SMITHS CASH
GROCERY
Libby

1t was two years ago that this con-
Germ, Smiths Cash Grocery, owned by
+. K. Smith, came into existence and in
those two years it has always been his
object to give you q little more for
your money. Better groceries, fruits.
vegetables and dairy products for a
little less.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
SNO- WHITE GROCERY

The Sno- White Grocery is one of the
best stores in this section, having been
founded here three months ago by
John Stasviken and managed by B, Fl.
Langsdorf 1t is really worth while
store and one that would reflect credit
upon much larger town. Fair, con-
siderate treatment Of the patron and
quality merchandise; that's the formula
used to build this enterprise to its
present position.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
HOTEL RICHARDS
Libby

In beautiful Lincoln county, at Libby
is Hotel Richards. With twenty-one
rooms. modernly furnished, it is famous
the county over. We know Of no bet
ter place to spend a weekend or to
enjoy real vacation, You'll be glad
you came.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
KOOTENAI VALLEY
STATE BANK
Troy

The banking interests of Lincoln
county are we'll taken care Of by that
sound banking house you all know so
well, The Kootenai Valley State Bank,
established here in 1913 with F. B.
Callow as president, H. c. Weidner as
vice president, and Grace v. Clay as
director. 1t has capital of $28,0O00O,
surplus and undivided profits of ST.
10000 and deposits aggregating
$110,0O00O.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
KOOTENAI VALLEY
GARAGE
Tiny

Have you noticed how many Ply
mouth and Chrysler cars there are on
the road these days? Many of them
have come from The Kootenai Valley
Garage, which is owned by A. L. Kens-
Ter at Troy.
Why not let them demonstrate one
for you too? You will be agreeably
surprised that these fine cars sell for
SO little and cost 50 little to maintain,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
X CAFE
Troy

Good coffee means good morning
and starts you off right. And If you
have all your meals at the X. Cafe,
owned by S. Kuwahare. japanese, the
whole day will be right, for all the
American and Japanese food is whole
some and tempting and his cooks know
how 70 cook.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
H. EARL CLACK
STATION
Libby

The H. Earl Clack Service Stations
build for tomorrow by their service
today. Day in and day out you'll get
the kind of service that has built this
business. Good Hi-Power gas and
Heccoline, Diamond greases and oil as
well as fine accessories too, are, of
course to be expected.
This firm, managed by Leonard
Brown, new conner to Libby and Lin
coin county, distributes the H. Earl
CIack products atwholesale and retail.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
MOTOR INN
RexfOrd

When that old car begins to lose its
pep and grunts, we know of a garage
that can give new lease on life and
at price that will make it worth
while. It's The Motor Inn at Rexford.
which Howard Anderson has conducted
for the past eight months.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
KOOTENAI PHARMACY

ITUy I
Glen Thorn is the owner Of a flour
shing Rexall drug store in Troy,
which he has conducted since 1882
Prescriptions are carefully compounded
here and varied stock Of drugs, toilet
articles, stationery and sundries is car
ried in stock.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
EUREKA MOTOR co.

The Eureka Motor Co, established
here in 1880 by v. A. Peltier, is sales
and service sub-agent for Ford cars.
And their service department is just
as modern as the cars, well equipped
and we'll stocked with replacement
parts, accessories, good line Of tires
and auto batteries, also Shell gas and
oil. H.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
EUREKA TAILOR SHOP

Your old suit or dress, cleaned and
pressed at The Eureka Tailor Shop Of
August Rambusek will look Is good as
many new ones. Good equipment and
his many years Of experience provide
the quality workmanship he has been
giving patrons of Lincoln county for
the past twentyNsix years.
(CoEtinued on page 81
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
SHORTY'S BARBER
SHOP
Libby

When you need barber bad, you
need him good You'll be taking no
risk if you risk py word for it that
there is no better barber than M. A.
Warrington, owner of Shorty's Barber
Shop in Libby since 1928
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
REXFORD BEER
PARLOR
Rexforf

When you want beer, drop in at The
Rexford Beer Parlor, where Leo Col
lar and R. Detitus have been in opera
ton since February Of 1885. The beer
will always be cold and the environ
ment Of The Rexford Beer Parpr and
Pool Hall will add much to its enjoy
ment
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
VARIETY SHOP
Eureka

People of Eureka and vicinity have
since August /, 1895 been buying their
variety merchandise at the Variety
Shop of Mrs. Clara Stevens and with
good reason too. Eureka is a mighty
good. clean little town and this Variety
store is mighty good, clean store.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
w. N. CURTIS HARD
WARE
III,

The firm Of w NJ Curtis in the hard
ware and sporting goods, business at
Libby since 1913. has in the course Of
its twenty three years Of business life,
built an enviable reputation here for
integrity and service He handles only
merchandise of real merit and value.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
LIBBY STUDIO
Libby

A photograph of yourself or family
is possession you will long treasure
and as the years 90 by you will value
it even more. Why not let r. T. Anker-
son, who conducts the Libby studio,
make that picture now? And if you
have your kodak films developed here
you will have the assurance of quality
work. Mr.. Anderson also handles
amateur supplies, films, cameras, etc.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
BARBER SHOP
Trnu

There is vast difference in the work
of an expert and an inferior barber
You don't run the risk Of inferior work
if you get into the habit of calling on
Mike Martin, barber here since 1925.
And you'll get the habit if you call
there once.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
P.V. PAYNE
Troy

In March Of 1885 P v Payne founded
this second hand furniture store and
shoe shop at Troy which today is rec
ognized throughout this section as
House Of Merit and one deserving Of
its large patronage.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
GREAT NORTHERN
POOL HALL

A pleasant place to spend an hour
or SO for recreation. is The Great
Northern Pool Hall at Troy, managed
by Tom Brady. A game Of pool or
billiards is a fine stimulant and good
relaxation The firm also handles
cigars, cigarettes, candy and soft
drinks
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-09-03
HUBBARD'S FIX-IT
SHOP


There's record Of four years Of
reliable dealing behind this Radio
Service Shop and store of A. M. Hub
bard which he opened up in 1882 In
these years Mr.. Hubbard has always
been able to hold old patrons and add
new ones. And there's a reason.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
COUNTY ROADS TO BE
GRADED AND GRAVELED
Work Expected to Be Completed
Within 45-Day Period.

All county roads are to be graded
and regraveled within as days, Clar-
ence I. Wheatley, county commits
sioner, said today.
"Ail available men, trucks and
graders have been put to work, and
barring bad weather, all roads are
to be put in first class condition. .
he said.
Roads Travelled by mail carriers
and school buses are receiving at
tention first. Ones necessary for
heavy truck travel are to come next
AS new road appropriation was
not allowed by the tax board, nc
work of this kind is to be carried
on this year.
"We received only enough money
from gasoline taxes for salaries of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
BASEBALL FILM 70 BE
PART OF SAFETY DRIVE
Movie to Feature Important Plays
in Last World Series.

A baseball motion picture film is
to be shown in connection with a
series of safety programs beginning
March IS, Citizens Safety Commit
tee members announced today.
Chief Morrissey said the police
department had arranged for the
movie with the Fisher Body Corp,
through cooperation of Harry
Geisel, American League umpire
The film shows important plays in
the last World Series.
Pointing out the drastic need for
safety, DR.. Herman c.. Morgan
Health Board secretary. said the City
Hospital has shown a rs per cent
increase in accident cases in the last
three years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-28
DOCTORS MEET TUESDAY
Washington U. Professor to Be
Principal Speaker.

DR.. H. l.. Alexander, professor of
medicine at Washington University
st. Louis, is to be the principal
speaker at the dinner meeting of
the city Medical Society Tuesday at
the indianapolis Athletic Club. DR.
Alexander is to talk on Principles
of Diagnosis and Treatment of AL
lergic Disorders