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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
Burglars CaDtuled.

The three men who robbed the Jude
Daniels cabin at Volcour last week
were arrested at Whitefish and brought
back to Libby the last of the week.
The elder gave his name as James
Redhorse and the two younger ones are
his sons, aged is and 10 years. They
claim to be from Alpine, Texas, al
though at first they said they were
from Browning, Mont They were
taken before Justice of the Peace
Haigler, waived examination and were
bound over to district court
This proves to be a case of biting the
hand that feeds you, inasmuch as Jude
Daniels fed one of the men the morn
ing that his cabin was robbed. They
probably waited until he had left and
then went into his cabin and helped
themselves. In addition to three rifles
and two pairs Of new calked shoes, they
also stole from $500 to 500 in cash.
With this they later bought groceries
and some 5000 shells from Jerry
Fritsch at Ural.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
Attempt To Organize
Twilight League

A number of baseball fans gathered
at the city hall Tuesday night and
talked over the organizing of a twl-
light league for Libby this summer.
Nothing has yet been decided definitely
but it is thought 1t may be possible to
organize three or four teams and have
games several evenings each week up
to about the middle of the summer
The first team Of the city would then
be organized from the BET players in
the twilight aggregation. ~
One purpose back of this movement
is to provide an opportunity for the
younger men and boys Of the town to
become trained in the great national
game, From this source the players of
the future could be drawn.
1t is planned to send notice to
large list of players and invite them
to participate in the twilight league
DR.. j. w. Church, FL A.
Hough and Howard Turner, athletic
committee Of the Lions club. are lend
ing their assistance to the work of or.
ganizing.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
Bad Chimney Fire.

What was said to have been the worst
chimney fire of the winter livened up
matters at the home of Mrs. Fl. NJ
Gompf about two o'clock last Sunday
morning Vernon Bessey discovered
the fire andanotified the Gompf house
hold, although Mrs. Gompf and family
had noticed strange smell but could
locate no fire. The flames when noticed
were shooting out of the chimney from
10 to Is feet and were lighting up the
entire neighborhood. An attempt was
first made to put out the fire but it was
finally considered best to turn in an
alarm and Mrs. Gompf speaks in very
complimentary terms Of the speed With
which members of the fire department
responded. She says they were at the
house within five minutes after the
alarm sounded. They did a thorough
job Of putting out the fire and cleaning
out the chimney.
Mrs Gomn states the house was
badly damaged by smoke and SCOT. II
will require at least hundred dollars
to make repairs. Thirty feet of the
chimney will have to be rebuilt, she
says.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
Donations For Flood
Sufferers Solicited

The local chapter of the Red Cross is
making an appeal to the generous
hearted people of this community to
come forward with donations for the
flood sufferers in the east President
Roosevelt has sent out an appeal to the
nation to help in this noble work aid
it is hoped there will be a generous
response. Those who have been read
ing the daily papers and listening to
radio reports, know that terrible
disaster has visited the eastern states
and that thousands of people are home
less and millions of dollars of damage
has been done.
Some donations have already come in
to the Libby chapter A farmer sent
in $500, at least one Libby man gave
a similar sum and other smaller amount
are being received. Those who wish to
help the sufferers in the east may leave
their donations either at the Kootenai
company store or at the
Electric Store.
President Roosevelt has asked the ma
ion to raise relief fund of 5000, 900.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
Library Busy Place.

The Lincoln county library opened
in its new quarters in the court house
on Saturday noon, as had been an
nounced it would That afternoon the
librarian, Miss Inez Ratekin, and her
assistant, Miss Beatrice Larson, were
kept more than busy taking tare of
patrons and showing visitors over the
beautiful new library. As an indica-
ton of the business that is transacted
by the library on busy days, Miss Rate
kin stated that $40 books were given
out Saturday. Probably about the same
number were taken in from borrowers,
which means that close to LOO books
were handled on that day. As has
BEEN stated by this newspaper hereto
fore, the new quarters are beautiful
and commodious and provide ideal
housing for the county library.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
Drive Death Off Montana. Highways

After Peter has dealt you out a
B-flat trumpet and pair Of wings
nobody is going to pay much attention
when you opine 4Well, anyhow l had
the right of way"
The ferry boat across the Styx is
crowded every day with passengers
making that same assertion-some in
dignantly, some regretfully. You may
know the rules of the road by heart,
Mr.. Motorist, but as the old warning
sign has it, "Drive carefully, you may
meet fool"
ALI secondary or feeder roads enter
ing or crossing primary or main
artery of travel have or should have
stop signs posted on them. However you
cannot afford to speed blithely along
on the main highway feeling sure that
these warning signs are going to be
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
Old Resident Dies,

Fred Seastrom passed away at the
Libby hospital Friday night after
having been a patient there only few
days. Funeral services were held from
the Gompf chapel Monday afternoon
and burial was in the Libby cemetery.
The Rev. Crater officiated.
Mr.. Seastrom was born in Sweden
IS years ago but came to the United
States when a young man. He had
lived in Montana SO years and in Lib
by for the past Is years. He was ar
old railroad man, having worked or
the NJ p and other railroads. There are
Inc known relatives.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
McCully Will b
Candidate For Mayor

j. f. McCully has decided that he
will enter the coming city election as
a candidate for mayor, to which Of
flee he was appointed upon the resigna-
ton Of Elmer Switzer several months
ago. The necessary nominating petition
is being prepared and will be filed with
the city clerk in due time. AT the
present time there are no other candi-
dates for mayor.
Clay Parker has filed ns a candidate
for alderman in the Third ward, to
succeed Vernon Crotteau who has an
nounced that he will not seek re-
election. No other candidates for alder
men have filed as yet.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
Much Work on Masonic Temple.

The Masons are doing a thorough job
of renovating and repairing their
temple in Libby. The billiard room is
being rekalsomined and painted, the
Hobbies are being given similar treat
ment, the dining room has been re-
papered throughout and the woodwork
painted, and the lodge room is being
changed in several particulars. Two
or three windows that are not needed
have been sealed up the walls and
ceiling are being entirely covered with
attractive Celotex, while the lower part
of the walls is being covered with a
neat wainscotting The renovating is
quite extensive and will make a de-
cided improvement in the temple.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
Committees Report,

W. F. Kienitz spoke briefly ON high
ways but this matter will be reported
more fully elsewhere. Lion A. NJ Hoff-
man of the campsite committee told Of
what had developed regarding the pro-
posed Lions fountain and campsite at
Kootenai Falls. He said the state high
way commission might help in this
matter. Lion Brindley spoke strongly
in favor Of the club going ahead with
the fountain there. After further dis
cussion Lion Byers was named COM
mittee to have the handling of what
ever might develop in connection With
the fountain proposition. Paul Church
reported briefly on finance and the
president then called on the new
members for remarks
Lion Chef responded by saying that
he was mighty glad to become Lion
Continued on page y
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
Work Going Forward
On VumiCulite Mill

]. E. McCloskey of Chicago arrived
in Libby during the past week to super
wise the building Of the new steel mill
at the vermiculite mine north Of Libby.
He was accompanied by Mrs. Nc
Closkey and four assistants, D. Cabaret,
A. Bleich, Leon Martin and Merle
Martin
Steel for the new building has ar
rived and is now being trucked to the
mine by W. W. Blew. A power shovel
is at work improving a road and site
for the building and the mine is a busy
place these days
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26

tons and that pedestrians should stop
using the middle of the streets for
sidewalks.
In this connection it is giving the
public information to state that a
pedestrian has right of way while
crossing from one side of a street 10
the other, AT THE INTERSECTIONS.
This does not mean that one can cut
across through the center of the in
tersection, from corner to corner. The
pedestrian must follow the usual lanes
frequently marked by white lines. And
by the way, it is said such white lines
are to be marked at Libby street inter-
sections soon.
A pedestrian is required to watch out
for approaching cars and to remain
within the usual lanes while crossing
the streets. When he does that he has
right OF way at street intersections.
But the pedestrian has no right what
ever walking down the street between
in other words, using the
streets for sidewalk When jay walk
ing in this manner, he is subject to
arrest and fine If struck by car, the
is against the jay walker
and in favor of the auto driver That is,
the presumption is against the jay
walker when he is injured while walk
ing down the middle of the streets
when sidewalks are available.
This is lively topic of discussion
1ere, as bad practice has developed
n the city, both in respect to careless
auto drivers and equally careless
pedestrians. 1t is very probable that if
he public does not correct its bad |
habits, drastic steps will be taken to
orce people to take proper precautions
or their own and others safety.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26

Minneapolis last week gained new
industry which will manufacture in
sulation material from a heretofore
little employed mineral known as
Ivermiculite.
The new corporation is the Universal
Insulation Company Of Minnesota and
1t has leased quarters at 1921 East Hen
nepin avenue where it will have more
than 1000 square feet of space fer its
manufacturing processes.
The vermiculite is mined near Libby.
Mont, where it will be cleaned, and
shipped to the Minneapolis factory for
processing. Machinery is now being
installed and the company plans to be
in production by the first Of the month.
The plant will have capacity of 3,OOc
cubic feet Of insulation daily, enough
to insulate II to Is homes.
Loren F. Collins is president Of the
new corporation and Fred ?. Drefflin
is vice president The company has
leased its manufacturing rights from
the parent organization, the Universal
Insulation Company Of Illinois. Fac
tories for turning vermiculite into
insulation previously have been es-
tablished in Chicago, Washington,
D. c.. and Spokane. Mr.. Collins said it
was the plan Of the organization to set
up other plants in different parts OF
the country. Distribution will be
through building supply dealers. The
plant here will supply the entire north
west.
O. A. Labus, inventor Of the process
for employing vermiculite as insulation,
is in the city assisting in the installa-
ton of machinery, which he designed,
in the new plant
Verrniculite is micaceous mineral
which receives its name from the fact
that some types of it, when heated, will
swell and curl up into worm like
forms. The process employed for turn
ing the mineral into insulation material
is heat treatment, which EXPANDS the
particles many times their original
size so that they are light and filled
with MYRIAD air spaces.
Organizers of the company said there
are many uses for the mineral, par
ticularly in the commercial field, but
the Minneapolis factory at first will
make nothing but insulation for build
ing purposes.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
Need Recognized Here for Stricter
Enforcement of Traffic Regulations
AN EDITORIAL.

It is clearly evident that many Libby
people are much concerned over the
need of better enforcement of traffic
regulations in Libby.
This was very evident when the mat
ter came up for discussion at the meet
ing of the Libby Lions club Monday
night, The matter brought out an
instant and spirited response from the
Lions present.
The concensus was that drivers
should use more care at street inter-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
Must Have Auto Licenses.

Ray Bryan of the Montana highway
patrol, accompanied by Nj. r. Wood Of
Kalispell, drove into Libby Tuesday. In
discussing highway matters Mr. Bryan
asked that the announcement be made
to the effect that auto drivers will be
given no more time for the procuring
of 1886 licenses. He stated that all cars
and trucks must now carry licenses
or the owners will be taken into court
and fined This announcement is made
so as to give owners due notice that
further delay in procuring licenses will
not be permitted
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
Miss Johansson Is Hostess,

Miss Signe Johansson was hostess to
the members Of the Delta Deck club at
her home last Thursday evening, the
evening being devoted to contract. Mrs.
Ralph Tone won high score prize, Mrs.
Emmons Hampton low score prize, Miss
Jessie Staudacher cut prize, Mrs. c. w.
Wiprud the prize for queen high, and
Miss Margaret Sleizer the prize for
having 100 honors the greatest number
of times. Dainty refreshments were
served by the hostess.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
LIBBY YOUNG WOMAN
MAKES RECORD AT PULLMAN

WASHINGTON STATE COLLEGE,
Pullman, March 23.--Jeanne Barkee of
Libby, Montana is on the all-college
high scholarship roll for the first
semester of 1856 at Washington
State College, according to President E.
O. Holland.
To be eligible for the honor roll the
student must earn at least a "B" av-
erage which is slightly better than so
per cent Four Hundred and fifty mine
students attained this honor, eleven
sttids1ts earning l6 or more hours
of CA.
Miss Barkee is freshman in the de-
partment of home economics.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
LIBBY AND TROY
TEAMS TO DEBATE

On Friday evening, March 81, at
8 o'clock, in the high school auditorium,
there will be a debate between Troy
and Libby on the question of Socialized
Medicine; that is, there should be a
system of medical care available to
everyone, financed by the state, and
costing less than that at present. The
Libby debaters will uphold the af-
firmative side of the question and Troy
the negative. Everyone is urged to
come out and hear this debate. which
should be of interest to everyone in
Libby.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
Many Improvements at Ranger Station.

B. A. Bealey, forest ranger at the
Raven station. came into the city yes
terday. He stated that the ERA crew
that has been working at the station
for some time was released and sent to
their homes in the MissouIa district
yesterday morning. The men have
built road from the station to where
the new highway will run when built.
They have constructed sheds and a
garage and have painted buildings at
the station The grounds have also been
cleared and graded Mr.. Bealey says
a lot of work has been done but that
there is still much more to do.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
To Consider Revision
OF Electric Rates

On Friday Of this week representa-
tives Of the Mountain States Power
company will be in Libby to meet with
city officials to consider a revision Of
electric light and power rates with the
view Of establishing a lower schedule.
1t is understood that Jerry O'Conncll,
of the state railroad and public service
commission, has signified his intention
to be present
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
Aged Woman Dies.

Mrs. Sarah Clemens died last Sunday
at the home of her son, Joe Webb,
living in the ReMord district. She was
80 years old Funeral services were
held from the Gompf chapel in Eureka
with the Rev. Marsh officiating. Burial
was in the Tobacco Valley cemetery.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26

observed by everyone Some restless
soul who thinks he has 70 save a few
seconds getting some place so that he
will have more time to do nothing
after he arrives is apt to come charg-
ing onto the road in front of you and
delay you INDEPENDENTLY. Sure, it
lis his fault but that is small consolation
when the undertaken announces
Owing to the condition of the departed
when we mopped him up the casket
viii not be opened"
Be sure you have the right of way
but don't let some dim wit send you
to glory because you were not alert or
wouldn't give an inch Drive Death
off the Highways.
! Montana Highway Department Safety
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
ENGINEERS START SURVEY
ON HIGHWAY NEAR TROY

L. P. Huffey, John McGillvray and
James O. Page, of Missoula, arrived in
Libby Monday and have started run
ming out survey over uncompleted
highway between Libby and Troy Re-
port to this effect reaches Libby from
Troy.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
Surplus Food Supplies Here.

Stocks of the surplus foods that are
to be distributed to relief cases have
arrived in Libby. Harry Bouton is to
be in charge Of the distribution of these
supplies and it is understood a "store"
will be established in the old court
house for that purpose.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
Attends Directors Meeting.

William Herbert was in Spokane Fri
day where he attended a meeting OF
the directors of the Herbert Gold
Mines. Work Is steadily going forward
at the mine south of Libby and the ore
Is still showing up well.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26

One reason why 50 few recognize OPP
portunity Is because 1t Is disguised as
hard work.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
VermjCulite
Company Is
Expanding
Building New Processing
Plant in Minneapolis For
Growing Business.
TO MANUFACTURE
BUILDING PRODUCTS

The following item is clipped from
a Minneapolis newspaper and tells of
the building of vermiculite treating
plant in that city.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
A $77,O00,0W Investment.

In his opening remarks DR.. McGregor
gave some interesting information He
said $66,O00,000 are already invested
in Montana highways This will be in
creased by another $11 600 900 this year,
making a highway investment of ST.
100000, said the highway chairman.
This investment earned the state of
Montana SIS SOC, 900 last year in tourist
travel" said DR. McGregor. 1--WE hope
to increase that income to $4,000, 900
this year and we believe we can do SO.
We are laying out campaign at present
with that object in view. The income
from Montana's wheat crop last year
was $4000O00O and we think the in
come from tourists of Is and half
million dollars compares very favor
ably with the wheat income. In this
connection I should like to ask the civic
organizations Of the state to do all that
they can to help the tourists to have an
enjoyable and profitable time while in
the state want the visiting tourists
to enjoy their stay In Montana SO much
that they will be anxious to return
again and again. should also like to
have the commercial clubs and civic
organizations Of Lincoln county feel
perfectly free to call on me ir regard
to anything that will help in the high
way program and I want also to feel
free in calling on ali you people in a
similar way"
DR.. McGreGor stated 1t required $3.50
per mile to maintain the highways after
being completed This cost includes the
safety campaign and few other items
he said He also said 1t costs 5000 to oil
a mile of highway.
Buses Should Pay More.
The highway chairman discussed te
Continued on page ~
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26

A man can easily save twenty years
Of his life by studying the experience
of others.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26

There is short stretch Of few miles
directly west of Troy that has not yet
been provided for, said DIR. McGregor.
But he is planning to leave soon for
Washington in hopes of securing money
for that work, which would include
five miles of highway west of Troy and
the big bridge over the Kootenai river.
The work between Kalispell and Troy
is estimated to cost $500, 900.
DR.. McGregor also said that all new
highway contracts include oiling and
told Libby men that the highway
through this district would be oiled as
soon as completed
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
No. J To Be
Completed In
Two Years
That Is Promise Made to
Libby Audience by
Highway Chairman.
MUCH ACTIVITY
THIS SUMMER

That contracts for all uncompletee
portions of highway No. between
Kalispell and Troy will be let Thu
year and construction under way anc
that he hopes to have a standardized
oiled highway finished between Kalis-
pell and the Idaho state line via Libby
within two years were two encouraging
statements made by DIR. Harry J. Nc
Gregor chairman of the state highway
commission, while in Libby last Sat-
urday.
DR.. McGregor was speaking before
meeting of Libby citizens held in the
city hall. This meeting was sponsored
by the Libby Commercial club and
followed one held at Troy earlier in the
evening where a banquet had been
given in DR.. McGregor's honor by the
Troy Commercial club
If live for couple Of years I ex-
pect to have No. completed to the
Idaho line" said DR.. McGregor. That
was the highlight of his remarks rela-
tive to highway construction in this
section. However, the highway chair
man gave much other detailed in
formation.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-26
Gives Much Information.

lou alTeduy KNOW nat hundred
thousand dollars has been set aside for
the four mile stretch at Kootenal Falls,"
he said. .Thirty-two thousand dollars
has also been set aside for the Libby
creek bridge This bridge will be Of
steel and concrete construction. 1t is
expected that the money for this work
will be available within very short
time. There remains one other piece
of construction between Libby and
Troy, project of SIT miles running
from Troy eastward.
you who have kept in touch with
highway matters know that there has
been dispute as to who was obli-
gated to build that piece of road
continued Dr. McGregor 1T was final
ly decided to leave the dispute to
arbitration, with the secretary of agri-
culture the arbitrator. This was done
and the secretary ruled that that prof.
ect should be federal project but
constructed by the state highway de-
partment. This will be done and the
money will be available after the first
of the next fiscal year, about July l.
That will take care of all construc-
ton between Libby and Troy" said the
doctor. There remain few uncom-
pleted stretches between Kalispell and
Libby. We also expect to have these
under contract in the early part of
this summer" It was in this connection
that the doctor said that if Re lived
two years he hoped to have No. COM
pleted from Kalispell to the Idaho line