The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-05-06
Insists On
Enforcement
OfLiquorLaw
New Mayor So Instructs
Police; Liquor Sellers
Held Responsible.
CLOSES CONTRACT
WITH POWER co.


Much business was transacted by the
newly elected city council at its first
session Tuesday night One action tax
en- was the passing of an ordinance to
license liquor sellers under the new
Montana law. AT the same time Mayor
Parker gave police officers specific in
structions to see that all traffic and
liquor ordinances are strictly enforced,
with special attention paid to viola
tons of the liquor law
Liquor Control
The ordnance that provides for the
licensing of liquor dealers requires an
annual license fee of 500 for retailers,
and fee of $50 for fraternal organiza-
tons dispensing hard liquor. Closing
hours for such establishments ON Sat-
urday nights shall be from midnight
to o'clock Sunday afternoon, on week
days from IL p, m. to o'clock the fol-
lowing morning. Liquor stores shall
be closed on election days during the
time the polls are open. Licenses shall
be granted only to places with fronts
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windows must be kept cleared of cards
and other distractions that would i'm
pede clear view of the interior
II license holders violate this ordi-
nance, they shall be subject to fine
Of not less than $500; if others violate
the ordinance the fine shall be not
more than $500, or in either instance a
Jail sentence of 80 days.
The sale of liquor in clubs in con-
nection with beer parlors is absolutely
prohibited The above provisions are
in line with the state law covering the
, retailing of liquor
/ Mayor Parker gave definite instruc-
| tons to the two police officers that they
! would be held responsible for the strict
enforcement of all liquor laws They
were instructed to check carefully on
. the sale Of liquor to intoxicated per
} sons When disturbances occur ir
/ liquor stores, the proprietor and the
! disturber are both to be brought into
court, and the proprietor will be held
equally responsible with the other of
; fender, said the mayor.
: (Note-Within the last few days pc
: titions with enough signatures have
! been filed with the secretary of state
so as to make imperative the liquor
. retail law The law will 60 before ths
voters at the election in 1888. In ths
: meantime no one can legally engage
4 in liquor selling by the drink, owe
: the barr
Officers Reappointed
: The new council organized with tn
: election of Alderman Lionel Shaurett
|. as president Of the council. Mayo
q Parker reappointed all former officers
e ]. D. Harmon, chief of police, Jes
! Baker, assistant chief of police; r. I
Veldman, city clerk: DR. J. M Cairn
city health officer; Clarence Dagget
building inspector.
A carload of light oil has been or
dered for use on city streets. 1t WI
= arrive in about two weeks.
{ The ordinance providing for side
walk repairs was re-enacted- The OF
dinance committee was instructed
prepare the necessary resolution to s.
G. in motion sidewalk repairs, especial
= throughout the business district.
M Utilities Licensed
An ordinance was passed setting Y
is license fees for the use of the city
m streets and alleys by public utilitie
be The power company will be require
ng to pay a yearly license of 5000 for u
m of the city's streets and alleys for
its power and light poles and $3.50 p
year for use of the streets and allie
by its water mains. The ordinance pr
,vides that a telephone utility shall p
an annual license of S420 for use
the streets and alleys.
"o The council had lengthy repc
ey from its attorney. sustained by hume
Ter GUS decisions of the suprlne court,
he the effect that the city has ample a
~ thority to require fee from utilit
1le for use of its streets and alleys.
all A three year contract was sign
m with the Mountain States Power col
pany establishing a hydrant rem
Of $500 per month per hydrant. Str
lights in the business district are to
- increased in power and large light
10, to be placed at the intersection
- Mineral avenue and Ninth street
&c. Bios Will De IdllEu III Aii1 pa 49,
AZ of a new or used truck to be used
- street work.
The mayor was named purchas
agent, but any purchase involving ;
sum over $50 must have the sanction
the council.
of Mayor Parker announced the follc
day, ing committee appointments, the
the named being the chairman IN each
stance:
Street and Alley -Shaurette, Hal
G. Lechrone.
Finance Harris. Burpee, Lechro
The Ordinance-Becker, Burpee, Fl
noes land.
club Light and Watsr-Burpee, Bee
the Harris.
). A Sewer-Finnland Shaurette, Bee
,lson Health-Dr, Cairns, Burpee, L
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