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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02

A large number of the persons now under arrests are suffering with social diseases and under the federal law there Is no authority to hald witnesses not charged with a crime after the case is disposed of. About a score of persons held as material witnesses will probably be released after the trials are completed this month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02

Five per cent of Montana's popu- Iation was employed in 1895 in dis- tributing and retailing cars, trucks, tires. and other accessories.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-01

WHITE Of course, as well as pink blue lilac cnna-
mon, May wine navy, black. cornfower. dubon-
net, plum yellow aad green. Short cuff stylesl But
ton Gun styles Stitched stylesl For and misses
xscA{|AxoHs = BLOCKS pennstalrn stsre
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
NEW PASTOR NAMED FOR
ST. JOSEPHS CATHOLIC CHURCH

The Rev. Father McRory delivered
his farewell sermon to the congrega-
ton of ST. Joseph's Catholic church LAST
Sunday and babe goodbye to his pa
rishioners after serving many years as
pastor of the parish. He left that after
noon for Deer Lodge where he will be
stationed as chaplain of the hospital in
that city.
The new pastor of the local church
will be the Rev. Father Edmond Tay-
lor. who has been pastor of the Catho-
lie church at Ringing, Mont, for the
past eight years. In addition to the
church at Ringing, the Rev. FIR. Tay-
lor has also been serving the churches
at White Sulphur Springs, Hedgesville,
Shawmut and Judith Gap. A recep-
ton was held in his honor in the Sher-
man hotel in White Sulphur Springs
last Monday night. Father Taylor will
have charge of the Libby and Troy
churches.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
Four
Divorces In
District Court
Man Sentenced To Year In
Penitentia1y On Assault
Charge.
GETS INJUNCTION
AGAINST LOWER RATE

In district court here on Tuesday
William Micks of the Troy district pied
guilty to charge of second degree as
sault and was sentenced to one year in
the penitentiary This is a case grow
ing out of fracas in which Micks
drew gun and threatened sawmill
owner in the Troy district.
Four divorces were granted, each one
being uncontested. They were:
Fern Bulman from John Bulman,
Whitefish William Herbert attorney
for plaintiff,
Nina Apologize from James Apple
gate, Troy. Plaintiff given custody Of
children. Marshall Murray attorney
for plaintiff.
Virgil Clark from Lillian Clark, Eu-
reka. William Herbert attorney for
plaintiff.
Edna Brady from Tom Brady, Troy.
William Herbert attorney for plaintiff
In the case of Lincoln County and
j. F. McGlenn VS.. Fred Rachenberger,
ct al, decree was granted the plant
ifs quieting title to certain property
County Attorney Murray attorney for
plaintiffs.
In the Union Iron Works vs.. Liberty
Metals Co, plaintiff was given iudg-
ment in sum Of 1902 and costs The
case went by default, with E. NJ Childs
of Kalispell attorney for the plaintiff
The estate of Ida Y. Wilson was
closed and decree of final discharge
granted the administrative.
H. Mccullough appeared in behalf Of
the Tobacco River Power Company and
obtained an order to show cause and a
temporary restraining order against the
Public Service Commission of Montana
restraining the commission from en-
forcing lower light and power rates in
Eureka. The restraining order is tenn
porary, effective until such time as OPP
portunity can be given for plaintiff to
show why the restraining order should
be made permanent. Grub & Rock
wood of Kalispell were attorneys for
plaintiff.
Judge Asa L. Duncan of Missoula
presided at this session Of the district
court
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
Gives Data Regarding
Mine To Market Reads
By Paul Nav

WASHINGTON, D. c., September 28'
The question of mine market
roads in Lincoln and other Montana
counties is up to the state highway de-
partment Of Montana, which will con-
troll funds which might be allocated
for that work, it was learned at the
bureau of public roads today.
With the S3,676,4l6 appropriated for
road work in Montana under the fed
eral relief act of 1885 entirely appor-
toned, the only chance for construction
of mine-to-market roads lies in utiliza-
ton Of additional funds which have
been authorized for expenditure during
the fiscal years 1898 and 1885, part Of
which will first be made available jan
uary |, 1887.
On August |, 1t was learned, Montana
had completely allocated its 1885 relief
act money. The relief act contained no
provisions for road construction with
the exceptions Of few scattered flood
relief projects in the northeastern
states
For 1888 and 1889, fifty million dol
lars Of federal money have been APP
proved for road construction, with
emphasis on secondary and feeder
roads Under this program, state high
way departments will have the privi-
lege Of determining the projects on
which the money will be spent. A
hundred million dollars will be the total
Of this program for the states must bal
ance the federal money appropriated.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
Net County
4 n
Honor Former Libby Residents

Last Friday afternoon about 40 1Old
Timers" met in the L. G. Klenck yard
at picnic to honor three visiting old
time guests. The wooded yard was
respondent in autumn colors which
We'd with the gay table covers and col
ored lawn furniture. Lunch was served
by those attending. The honor guests
were Mrs. Mary Cunningham, now Of
Post Falls, Ida, resident Of this city In
the old Snowshoe days in the sos. and
Mrs. Harvey Noble and daughter Doro-
thy, now Of Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Noble
was formerly Leona Switzer and spent
her childhood and young womanhood
here. The honor guests were seated at
center table with three other sold
Timers"
\ During the luncheon hour, Miss
Dorothy Noble gave toast to the
Pioneer" and many were called on to
relate old-time stories. A happy hour
was spent which proved ali too short
for many good stories remained unre-
lated and are still kept In store for an
other similar gathering
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
Counties Reduce Debts
SO Per Cent in 3 Years

HELENA--Tha Montana counties
have reduced their indebtedness 5Ogo
in the past three years is shown in the
September issue Of the Montana Tax
payer. Since 1923 the outstanding
bonds have been cut 62go while during
the past three years the debt picture
has been made still brighter by the re-
duction of warrant indebtedness and
the accumulation Of much surplus cash
in all funds. The influence of the large
amount Of delinquent taxes collected
last year is especially noticeable. On
June 30, 1888, there was but $197,675
more cash in county warrant funds than
was necessary to pay outstanding
claims. On the same date in 1886 the
surplus had increased to S2,273513
Prairie County has no outstanding
bonds and Beaverhead. Blaine, Carter,
Custer, Deer Lodge. Glacier, Jefferson,
Liberty, McCone, Madison, Mineral,
Park. Powder River, Prairie, Teton,
Treasure and Yellowstone have more
than enough money to pay all their
debts Here are the complete figures
for the state:
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
II Montana Counties
Are Now Out of Debt

HELENA.-On June 30, 1886, IL
Montana counties had no net indebted
ness, according to the financial state
ment compiled from county clerks and
treasurers annual reports by the Mon
tana Taxpayers association While only
Prairie had no outstanding bonds, 16
others had more cash in warrants and
sinking funds and sinking fund in
vestments than would be necessary to
pay outstanding bonds and warrants.
In addition to Prairie, the counties that
have climbed out of the red are Bea-
verhead, Blaine, Carter Custer, Deer
Lodge, Glacier, Jefferson, Liberty, Nc
Cone, Madison, Mineral, Park, Powder
River, Teton, Treasure and Yellow
stone.
In commenting on this remarkable
achievement the Taxpayer says. Der
verhead and Blaine are among the larg-
est in the state; Deer Lodge and Treas
ure the smallest Mineral and Jeffer-
son taxes are paid principally by the
railroads; Carter and Powder River are
practically without utility valuation.
Half the number have large acreages
of irrigated lands; but the other half
are dry land counties. Yellowstone is
the third most populous and wealthy
Liberty and Treasure, few people and
low taxable valuation, Deer Lodge an
industrial county and Prairie all agri-
cultural. There is no reason why these
counties are out of debt except that in
most cases they never let themselves
get far in debt and have been more
economical in administration that the
average"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
Murray and Ayers
Coming For Rally

County Chairman j W. Barrett an
nounces that there will be an important
democratic rally in Libby on Friday
night, Oct 9. At that time James E.
Murray candidate for reelection to the
United States senate, and Roy E. Ayers,
candidate for governor, will be here to
speak to Libby people.
Senator Murray has won many
friends during the time he has served
as senator. He has been consistent
worker for Montanas interests and
whenever called upon by Lincoln coun-
ty people has responded wholehearted-
ly. Libby people will enjoy listening
to his discussion of national issues.
More detailed announcement Of this
meeting will be made next week.
Senator Murray and Jerry O'Cornell,
democratic candidate for u. S. repre-
sentative, are to speak in Eureka to-
night.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
Danger From Fire in Forests Is Still
Great Says Supervisor Klehm

The closed season for burning of
forest material ends with September
30, and burning permits are not re-
quired before May Of next year.
The reason the period from May to
September 80, inclusive, Of each year
is designated as closed is that normal
weather conditions are very serious be-
tween these dates and are such during
the other periods Of each year to al
low burning of forest materials and
debris under most all conditions. How
ever, this it not true this year, since
the rainfall SO far during 1886 is APP
proximately only 40 per cent Of normal,
and with the present hot dry days and
frosty nights killing and curing all fire
fuels much serious damage can occur
through carelessness and fire.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
Western Loan To
Distribute S1,OO0,OOO

A withdrawal payment of 10 percent
for stockholders, which will aggregate
100000, was authorized this week at
meeting of officers and directors Of
the Western Building & Loan Co. at
Salt Lake City, according to Oshey
Devine, first vice president of the cor
poration. About $4,000 will be re-
ceived by stockholders of the company
in Great Falls and this amount will be
directed into business channels within
the near future.
The company, according to MIR. De-
vine. has 1900 stockholders in Montana
and these stockholders hold certificates
valued at s6,OOOOOO. About 100000 of
the withdrawal payment will hence be
received by the Montana stockholders.
Mr.. Devine announced that total pay
ments made to stockholders since July,
1885, or in a period Of less than two
years, total $4,060,000 or 81 percent Of
the total amount of certificates out
standing. The company was reorgan-
lied in July, 1895.
In announcing the withdrawal pay
ment, Mr.. Devine said that the checks
are now being made out in Salt Lake
City and will be mailed as soon as pos
sible.
The directors and officers of the COM
pany also took action this week to au-
thorize loans to needy stockholders. In
such instances, it was explained, q
stakeholder will be loaned IS cents for
each 81 Of class A stock This will ina
terially aid many stockholders in Great
Falls and Montana.
A marked improvement in conditions
was commented on by Mr.. Devine snc
was said to be largely responsible fol
the directors authorizing the with
drawal payment.-Grcat Falls Tribune
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
Is Against
Return OF Old
Time Saloon
Secretary of State Tells Of
Confusion In Regard to
This Matter.
WORDING OF NO. SO
rs MISLEADING

HELENA-A campaign of education
SO that the voters of Montana can and
will vote the way they really wish to
on the initiative measures TO be SUBJ
mitted at the November election Is
urged by Secretary of State Sam B.
Mitchell in public statement he issued
this week.
Particular attention is called to In
itiative No. IS. The way it will appear
on the ballot is as follows:
For State Liquor Control Act of
Montana
Against State Liquor Control Act of
Montana.
This initiative measure that is pro-
posed would repeal the present state
liquor control act and substitute for it
the ola licensed saloon, Mr. Mitchell
explains II the voter wishes the pres
ent system abolished and the licensed
saloon returned to the state as it was
before the days Of prohibition, he
should vote Yes or For the init
alive.
vote Against NO. rs
If opposed to the proposed new law
licensing saloons, he should vote mo"
or against the initiative measure.
Those who are against the return of
the liquor business to private hands
and the issuing of licenses to saloon
men to reopen establishments for the
sale Of hard liquors under the license
plan have lot of educating to do of
the people on the deceptive wording
OF the initiative measure said Mr..
Mitchell.
If the state control of the liquor
sales is to be continued, the majority
OF the voters must vote against the in
itiative measure. The reason that Mon
tana voted for prohibition years ago
was largely because bunch Of greedy
saloon men had carried the business to
any length that would put dollar in
their pockets.
The State of Montana today has the
best liquor control system of any state
in the union. Last year the state real
lied profit Of s1.134000 from it. Up
to July 81 of this year we have turned
over to the state treasurer a total of
more than $500 600 in addition to pay
ing the cost of our S17l,OOO warehouse
and all expenses Of operation Of the
plan including stock, salaries and OPP
erations.
THE revenue for this year we esti-
Continued on page 81
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
LEGION AUXILIARY ENTERTAINED
BY MRS. r. N. WHITFIELD

The American Legion Auxiliary was
entertained last Thursday night by Mrs.
r. N. Whitefield, with Mrs. D. O.
Mount as assisting hostess. The ladies
spent the evening sewing quilt blocks
which will be made into comforts for
charity. Mrs. J. A. Krall was in charge
of musical program for the evening
and presented ladies' chorus which
sang couple of flag songs. The chorus
was composed of Mrs. Lee Richardson,
Mrs. Frank Small, Mrs Ralph LeDuc,
Mrs. Harold Miller and Mrs. Krall, with
Mrs. Gleason Pitcher as accompanies.
Lunch was served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01

Note the conditions in Oregon where
man-caused fires have resulted in a
large loss of human life and property.
Since weather conditions are such on
the Kootenai forest at the present time,
tile public is urgently requested by
Supervisor Klehm to take all necessary
precautions before setting any fires.
If you are in doubt as to what should
be done, do not fail to call upon the
nearest forest officer SO as to benefit
from his judgment and experience.
The forest service asks for the CO.
operation of the public to the fullest
extent in helping them to finish up the
year with the minimum amount OF
burned area. Burn only such material
as you are prepared to burn and have
made plans for.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
Glacier To Continue
Operations All Winter

j L. Reilly, superintendent Of opera
tions at the Glacier Silver Lead mine,
was in Spokane during the past week
comforting with officials OF the COM
pany After the conference it was an
nounced that development of the ore
body would be carried on during the
winter and that stulls, electric equip
ment and all other needed supplies had
been ordered to carry out this pro-
gram. The supplies are now at the
mine. it is said Thomas r. Toole, presi-
dent, is also authority for the state
ment that continuous operation will be
carried on.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
G. N. PARK MAN IN LIBBY TODAY

Mr.. Leroy. landscape artist and SUI
pervisor Of parks for the Great North
ern Railway, is in Libby today con-
ferring with city officials in regard TO
landscaping some of the land surround
ing the depot. The Nty had asked that
the lots between the depot and the
Kemp property be handicapped. 1t IS
understood Leroy does not consider
that idea with favor but suggests work
north Of the depot. Just what the final
plans will be cannot. be said at this
time
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
GLACIER MINE BUYS
SIX ADJOINING CLAIMS

BY the acquisition Of six new claims
the Glacier Silver Lead company has
greatly increased the possibility of the
discovery and production of additional
ore, said Thomas r. Toole, president Of
the company, in Spokane recently
During the past week the company
completed the purchase Of six claims
adjoining the Glacier property to the
north. The purchase will extend the
company's vein system. consisting of
the East vein. the Surprise vein and the
Cady vein.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
ODD FELLOWS ATTEND
DISTRICT MEETING AT WHITEFISH

A number Of Libby Odd Fellows
drove to Whitefish to attend district
meeting of the order held there Sat
urday. Among them were Charles HUI
macher, retiring district president; Carl
Crane, Howard Blanchard, Gleason Pill
cher, Webb Napier, Elwood Brown,
Clayton Youngs, and j. W. Barrett. MIR.
Pitcher was Official delegate from the
Libby lodge. Deputy Grand Master Ole
Flatten of Havre was present at the
meeting. The Libby men report very
enjoyable time.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
Ready To Start On
Libby Troy Project

Mike Orrialilo, foreman for Clifton
Apologize and John Lyon of Spokane,
was in Libby Monday making arrange
ments for the beginning Of work on the
four mile road project between Libby
and Troy. Orrialilo expected to start
building camp last Tuesday Actual
road work cannot be started until after
the contract has been approved in
Washington and so far Resident En-
gineer Gowan has not been notified Of
its approval
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
Going On Auto Trim

Mr.. and Mrs. AL Huffman are leaving
to-day on an extended motor trip to the
southwest. En- route they will visit
with Mr., Huffman's parents in Spo-
kane and with Mrs Huffman's people in
La Grande, Ore. They also expect to
take in the big centennial exposition in
Texas, after which they will cross over
into California and come home by the
west coast route. According to plans,
they expect to be gone about month.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
Albert Peterson Promoted.

Albert Peterson son of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. E Peterson, of Libby, and a former
student at Kinman Business University,
has recently been promoted to office
manager of the Spokane branch of the
Mack Truck Corporation. He began his
work with the company on March l, Of
this year.
Mr.. Peterson is now studying for his
certified public accountants degree at
the Kinman Business University night
school. He is a graduate Of the Libby
High school
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
New Stamp Catalogue At Library

Local stamp collector will be very
glad to know that the 1887 Scott Stand,
ard Postage Stamp Catalogue has been
added to the reference shelf of the
Lincoln County Library. With SO many
new stamps being issued and so many
foreign stamps available this encyclo-
pedia of philately will be used very
much. AT present the book will be
kept in for reference use
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
REPUBLICAN SPEAKER COMING
FOR ANOTHER RALLY

Elmer Switzer, Sir, chairman of the
republican county central committee,
announces that rally will be held in
Libby on Monday night, Oct S, in the
high school auditorium. The public is
invited to attend and hear an interest
ing discussion of campaign isSies.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
GREAT NORTHERN LINING
TUNNEL NEAR TROY

A. Guthrie & Company has a camp
established at the c. NJ tunnel just east
of Troy and has started contract for
lining the tunnel with steel and con-
crete. 1t is said steel lining is first
put in place and then cement, under
pressure, is forced between it and the
native rock. The contract will re-
quire about three months to complete,
so it is said.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
FIRST FOOTBALL GAME
HERE SATURDAY AFTERNOON

The first football game of the season
on the Libby grounds will be played
here next Saturday between the Libby
team and the second string from Flat
head county high school The game
will be called at 2:30 o'clock.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
Go to Football Game

A party of Libby young men drove
over to Seattle Friday 70 take in the
Minnesota Washington football game.
They went in the Rowland car and in
the group were Jack Rowland, Chester
Conrad, Jerry Dodge, Hank Katafzy
and Bob Fraser.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
By WILLIAM WEST

The early history of Lincoln
county is distinctly separate from
the rest Of Montana Lincoln coun-
tvs early story is chapter in the
history Of the Canadian and Pacific
northwest. The region is an iso-
lated nook, the corner post" of
Montana, well out on the Pacific
slope, in a drainage area not con-
nected with that Of other portions
of the state. 1t Is little developed
region Of ragged mountain ranges
and heavy forests, region of pic
turesque villages, which. well off
the beaten path, are little known
to tourists.
Before the coming of the white man
Lincoln county was Kootenai country
Then came David Thompson in the
early years Of last century, the golden
era of the famous Hudson's Bay Co
Thompson went through the region in
the spring of 1908, following the Koot-
enai river. This great man carried
pencil and paper and wandered slowly
across the toughest terrain, making his
amazing maps-maps so accurately
drawn that modern photographers have
been able to find few faults in them. He
perched on the highest peaks for days
MS he outlined the country spread out
below him. He was the first white
man to see that wilderness and he was
the first geographer of that far north
western country
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-01
Bitsof Early Day History
Of Libby and Vicinity
Tells Of Indian Trouble, Life OF
Early Elr Traders and Trappers-
How First Cemetery Was Started

Editors Note-The following highly
interesting article dealing with the
early history of Libby and this section
is reprinted from the Montana Oil and
Mining Journal of Great Falls 1t will
be enjoyed by all who like to read Of
the early days when the white man first
invaded this district)
Evening star., 1936-10-31
NEW BRICK BUNGALOWS,
ONLY SIS GOO.

Five splendid rooms. full tiled bath with
shower. hot-water heat electric kitchens,
hardwood floors. fine kitchen cabinets etc.
Larse lots on paved street; close to school.
cars and bus line. Easy terms. Exhibit
house. COS Madison ave. Riverdale Nd.
OWNER. Hyattsville 132-M Come out Suns
day or phone for auto.
Evening star., 1936-10-31
rurvy CHASE. d. G..

CHEVY CHASE D. g. -
BETWEEN CONN. AVE. AND WIS;
In the best residential section; 2 spacious
"a bed roomsl. Bryant gas heat. baths,
fireplace large screened side porcn; rGom Inira
huge cedar closet garage: lot 70x200. trees.
shrubbery: near bus lines schools; re-
Gently redecorated throughout. Priced Ior
ouick sale at less than assessed value
Phone National 0S56 for appointment to
inspect.
3222 10th ST. NE,
Big bargain: modern brick house; o
rooms. set-in bath, front and rear porcnes
neW-house condition.
He Cail National 6535.