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Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-11-05
CHAPTER 40

TINS TWO appointments in
London were for half past 10 and
a quarter past IL. He kept them
both, asking about the progress of
the probate of Esther's will at his
solicitors, and making some in
quiries about investments at the
stockholders. By half past IL he
was free. ,
He mounted a bus, which took
him to Islington, and not far from
the Angel he found an iron
monger's, where he purchased a
dozen yards of stout wire rope.
The parcel was heavy, but Tim re-
sisted the shopman's offer to de-
liver or send it, and took it away
with him. He struggled to another
bus, and then to the cloakroom at
Victoria station, where he depos-
tied the parcel.
He had a hurried snack at one
Of the station buffets, and then
took tram to Chaplain. In the
High Street he entered another
hardware store, buying a couple of
iron stakes or pins, about two feet
long. These also he carried away
with him, and returned to Vic
toria. There he bought a large
suitcase, at a shop in the Vaux-
hall Bridge road dealing in rail-
way lost property. He then re-
claimed the wire, and put it with
the stakes in the, suitcase.
1t was now a quarter to 3, and
Tim would have been glad to get
home at once to make his prelim-
mary dispositions. But it was i'm
possible to foretell Adams move
ments: he might be intending to
return to The Wilderness before
going on to the Goose Quill, and
premature meeting would be
fatal.
Reluctantly Tim checked the
suitcase again, this time in a
cloakroom at the other end of the
station. Then he crossed the road
to the New Victoria Picture the
alter and spent upwards Of two
hours there, finally catching the
$50 train home.
1t was, of course, dark when he
got back to The Wilderness. IT
would have suited his purpose bet
ter to make a close inspection of
the terrain by daylight, but it was
impossible, and he had to let it
go.
HIS first care was to have a
word with the cook, to whom he
explained that he had had a busy
day in town, not finding time for
more than scratch meal, and he
would. therefore, like to have a
cold supper at once. He STAYED in
the kitchen for a few minutes. and
in the course of conversation asked
II the housemaid was spending the
afternoon and evening at her
mothers, as she usually did on her
halliday off.
This was important, because if
she was she would return to The
Wilderness from the other end of
Box lane, whereas if she had gone
to the town she would pass by the
same route as Adams, probably at
about the same time. For Box
lane waS actually a connecting
link between the Bradstock road,
high up on the ridge, and the
Westbourne road, well down in the
valley. There being better road
serving the same purpose a little
nearer town there was hardly ever
any through traffic during the
daytime and never after nightfall.
The Wilderness was the only
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-11-05
Rural Churches
MIDDLEBURG METHODIST
CHARGE.

Rev. Dwight A. Petty, pastor.
Sunday is the day set apart as the
closing day for the year. All members
and friends are expected to be pre-
sent.
Worship services:
Cokesbury church II a. M, Sermon
by the pastor, topic Bread on Which
Men Live Forever
Shocco Church:
Sermon at 8 p. NJ i.y the pastor,
topic 1.-THE Staff of Life
Middleburg church, sermon by the
pastor, topic: Solving the Riddle of
Perpetual Youth"
The public is invited to all these
services.
A meeting will be held at the par
sonage Monday night of all the
stewards of the five churches to close
the years business.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-11-05

most photographed girls in the world
and it's story takes you on dusk-to-
dawn tour of New York's smartest
night clubs where you are entertained
l5y the foremost artists in that field
The Vance Theatre, which has
brought so many hits to it's patrons, is
proud to present, "Walter Wagners
Vogues of 1885," a picture that will
long be remembered, starting Sunday
night at $3.50 o. m.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-11-05

pictures.
It's fast-moving story by Sam and
Bella ("Boy Meets Girl) Spewack
was written especially for the screen
Its grand stars, Warner Baxter, Joan
Bennett and Helen Vinson are per-
fectly cast. Its comics, Mischa Auer
and Alan Mowbray, provide countless
hilarious situations, it's cast boasts the
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-11-05

Once every decade Ia picture
comes along to start a new trend in
cinema history. Ten years ago the
first talking picture altered all pre-
vious conceptions Of film entertain
ment. Today, walter Wagner's Vog-
ues of 1885," filmed in the Advanced
Technicolor, has Hollywood saying it
marks the end of black-andE
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-11-05
By DIR. ALVIN r.. BELL.

(The International Uniform Lesson
on the above topic for Nov. is Colos-
slams 3:17, the Golden Text being Col.
3:15, Let the peace of Christ rule in
your hearts, to which also we were
called in one body.)
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04
DISGUISED WITH
RADIO INTERFERENCE

Editor Western News:
For over three weeks now there has
been so much electrical interference
that no one can enjoy the radios.
Can't listen to any church services,
speeches of any kind, or any kind of a
program that is on the air either in
day time or evening Some people don't
care what kind of an electrical rattle
trap they have as long as they are
satisfied with the interference. What
good is a radio, if it can't be enjoyed?
Wouldn't be so bad if it was only once
in while. And now fog three weeks
there is SO much interference all day.
1t makes one feel like picking up any
thing and striking the radio If it would
60 and do any good. 1t is rather dis
gushing when services, programs, or
speeches can't be heard for some old
electrical rattle-trap that causes SO
much interference all the while
from $50 in the morning and all ev-
ening
cYYr,CrsprnTTr
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04
ELMER PHILLIPS COMING BACK
TO LIBBY FISH HATCHERY

Readjustments made following the
appointment of new fish and game
commission by Governor Ayers result
ed in the resignation of Kenneth Nc
Donald as state game warden and OF
Elmer Phillips as superintendent of
state fisheries. Word has since been
received from Phillips that he has been
transferred back to Libby to have
charge of the state hatchery here. He
will arrive about March Is John Shee-
han, who has had charge Of the local
hatchery since Phillips promotion to
state superintendent, will be transfer
red but where is not yet known He is
valuable man, has had much expert
ence in spawn taking and may be re-
turned to that work. Libby friends
will be glad to welcome back to the
city Mr.. and Mrs. Phillips, who made
many friends here before their de-
parture for Helena.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04
Moose Lodge Buys
Former WOOdmen Hall

During the past week the Woodmen
hall in Libby passed into new owner
ship, the Moose lodge of this city hav-
ing purchased the building from the
bondholders in Spokane.
The new owners will start at once on
a complete remodeling and refinishing
of the interior. The old worn out
steam heating plant will be torn out
and new hot air furnace installed.
Partitions in the basement will be re-
arranged SO as to give dining room
40x40 feet and commodious kitchen.
The walls of the basement will also be
done over. The walls of the main room
will also be refinished.
The hall, built a number Of years ago
by the Woodmen, proved white ele-
plant and eventually went back to the
bondholders. While the purchase price
was not made public, it was known be-
fore the deal was closed that the build
ing was being offered at bargain.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04
IT'S THE SAME OLD STORY.
DAILY Missoulian)

Once more members Of the legisla-
ture are hearing what great thing it
would be for the state, its people and
its treasury IL the old corner GROCERY
should be permitted to resume bust
ness. It's sponsors claim that the bill
introduced in the House to bring this
about will eliminate the illegal liquor
traffic, a rather frank admission that
the constituted authorities now are
helpless to do SO.
Along with The proposed restoration
of legalized gambling, provided for in
another bill, it is claimed that throw
ing Montana wide open will net the
state treasury couple of million dol
liars annually.
Severe penalties are provided IN the
proposed law for violations of the sa-
loon mans code Of ethics, such as
selling to minors, intoxicated persons
or habitual drunkards. 1t was agains
the law TO do these things In the day
before prohibition, but does anyone re.
call even one vigorous attempt to sent
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04

the bishops visit A program is being
prepared that will include addresses
by, the bishop not only to the members
Of the church but also to the general
public.
Bishop Cushman was born in Poult
ney, Vermont, of old New England
stock, and is decended from Robert
Cushman, layman who preached the
first sermon which was ever published
in America. He decided to become q
minister during his last year at Troy
Conference Academy. He graduated
from Wesleyan University with the de-
gree Of Ph. b., and later received the
degree of Doctor of Divinity from the
same institution. He has held pastor
ates In the New England, Southern
and in the Central New York confer
ences.
| Bishop Cushman is noted for his sue
cessful programs Of Christian steward
ship and tithing. When he was elected
bishop of the Methodist Episcopal
church he was in his twelfth year as
pastor of Asbury church, Rochester,
N. "; had been for two years presi-
dent of the Federation of Churches;
and at the time was president Of the
State Pastors Council of New York
/ Bishop Cushman is the author OF a
number of books, among which are to
be found, 'The Message Of Steward
ship" Dealing Squareiy with God,
Spiritual Hilltops,' and Dear Bob.
The latter was series of letters writ
ten to his own son while he was IN
college. The Denver area over which
the bishop has entire supervision
reaches from Canada to Mexico, ane
comprises the territory covered by the
states Of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado
Utah, and New Mexico Bishop Cush-
man has included in his program o
this quadrennial a personal visitation
to every charge in his entire area
! The Ladies' Aid is preparing a fel
! lowship dinner which will be served a
J the church Monday evening at $50 t.
| as many as can be accommodated, q
) which time the bishop will be heard Il
message to the church.
: AT 800 in the high school auditorium
: the general public is invited to hea
: Bishop Cushman-
: A letter received Saturday from tn
e bishop by the pastor in answer to a
s inquiry as to the subject of his ad
K dress stated:
: Il dare not give you the subject nov
Y I trust we may bring the kind of mes
y sage that your community needs.
It will be a Joy to meet the representa-
tives of all the organizations you ir
n dicate."
it The bishop will address the hil
+ school at 900 Tuesday morning. I
e will be accompanied 10 Libby by Re
u Reuben Dutton, superintendent of Il
IF Glacier Park district of the Montai
lie conference
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04
G.. N. Says Present
Depot Is Adequate

The Libby Lions have carried on COR
respondence with the Great Northern
Railway company relative to a new
depot at Libby. The following letter,
received by Paul X. Church, chairman
of the clubs building committee, is
self-explanatory:
Seattle, Wash, Feb. %, 1887.
Mr.. Paul X. Church, Chairman Build
ing Committee, Libby Lions Club, Lib
by, Mont.-Dear Mr.. Church For your
information there has been no new de-
veIopment in regard to change In our
depot facilities in your city. We are
satisfied that the present depot struc-
ture. first class frame building, takes
care of the public and ourselves at that
point quite satisfactorily.
However, | have been informed by
our people that this coming spring. as
soon as conditions will permit, our
company plans on hauling in black
dirt for use in landscaping the premises
at the rear of the depot. This will be
taken care of and the station surround
ings improved materially. We propose
the planting Of native shrubbery, to-
gether with some Colorado blue spruce
or possibly use hedges. After this is
done, it is my understanding the City
will supply the necessary help to cut
the grass and to do the watering. This
seems to me to take care of the situa-
ton very nicely. I sincerely hope il
will be satisfactory to you
Yours very truly,
J. F. PEWTERS, z
Western Traffic Manager.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04
Go Into High
Mountains To
Study Moisture
Four Forest Rangers Will
Test Water Content
of Snow.
is NEW WORK
FOR THIS DISTRICT

Three forest service rangers, each. &C
companied by one helper, are moving
into high mountain country this week
to take measurements of snow and wa
ter content of the snow on three dit
ferent drainage areas.
The rangers are B. A. Bealey OF the
Raven station, Sam Billings of the Ants
Flat district, and c. T. Powell of Rex
ford. Bealey is accompanied by Har-
vey Shelley, Billings by Neal Rice and
Powell by Jean Geatner. Beaiey goes
into BARGE mountain in the Viking mine
district, Billings into the Blue Bird
basin drainage north of Fortine and
Powell into the Red mountain section
out from Rexford.
Each party is equipped with expen-
sive instruments for the measuring and
weighing of snow samples. One of the
instruments is a 10 foot aluminium tube.
This is sunk into the snow and weighed
before and after being filled with the
snow sample. The result shows the
water content of the snow.
Each party's district consists of a
mapped out area, extending distance
of about thousand feet On these
areas or courses there are stations
about every SO feet, and at these sta
tons is where the sampling is to be
done This work is being done in CO.
operation with the u. S. department OF
agriculture, engineering division. En-
gineers from the department were in
this district last summer and mapped
out the areas to be sampled. The re-
suits of the sampling will be sent to
headquarters at Yakima, Wash. 1t is
understood that similar work is being
done at widely separated points
throughout the mountain district anc
when the information is compiled en-
gineers will be able to foretell quite
accurately what the summer run-of1
frum any area will be, valuable in
formation in connection with irrigation
ard power projects.
It is reported that some of the mer
expected rather difficult work getting
into their districts. Some of the going
will be over rather steep terrain anc
over deep snow. It will also be neces-
sary for the men to pack in on theil
backs their camping outfit and food
This is new work never before done
here.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04
Rod and Gun Club Meeting.

r. N. Whitefield, president Of the
Libby Rod and Gun club, announces
that there will be a meeting Of the
club Friday night at O'Clock, in the
community room at the court house.
Reports will be submitted by those who
attended the meeting at Whibefish and
other matters Of much interest 10
sportsmen will be discussed. One prof.
ect of much value will be considered of
ways and means whereby lakes in this
area can be cleared of undesirable
species of fish.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04
n offending saloonkeeper to-iail?

an offending saloonkeeper to-jail?
The only saving clause to the pro-
posal is the fact that it may bring an
end to bootlegging A long streach is
provided in which the grog shop may
keep open-from eight o'clock one
morning to two o'clock the next morn
ing, an eighteen-hour streach-to make
competition from illegal sellers practi-
cally neglible. In return for the elimi-
nation of the bootlegger, the liquor con-
troll board is supposed to grant license
to anyone who can show that he has
never been in Jail and who has six
hundred dollars to pay for the privi-
lege of operating a bar. Apparently
the law does not attempt to place any
limit upon the number of licenses that
may be granted in any community.
For the time being, the state liquor
control would not be disturbed, but j
doesn't take much imagination to be-
| lieve that the next move would be tf1s
complete elimination of state contro
and restoration Of the handling 0
liquor to the individual. Profit is thu
chief consideration and as the state /
making million and half yea
from the present system that, too,
coveted by individuals. It's the sam
old story, with slightly differen
background
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04
LIBBY STUDENT AWARDED
SCHOLARSHIP AT PULLMAN

WASHINGTON STATE COLLEGE,
Pullman-Jeanne Barkee of Libby has
been awarded Phi Kappa Phi scholar
ship certificate for scholastic honors
achieved during the 1855 year, ae-
cording to Miss Helen G. Smith, presi-
dent of the Washington State College
chapter Miss Barkee is sophomore
in fine arts.
The awards are made by Phi Kappa
Phi, national scholastic honorary. The
certificates are presented for first and
second year students who carry min
imum of Is hours each semester and
make an average of at least 80 per
cent throughout the year. Sixty nine
sophomores and IL freshmen of last
year met the requirements.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04
Lumber Company
Announces Wage Boost

Effective Monday, March !, the j.
Neils Lumber company of this city an
nounced wage increase covering ev-
cry man in their employ. The new
wage rate starts with a minimum in
crease of five cents per hour and ranges
upward. The increase applies not only
to mill. planer and woods workers but
to office employees as well.
There is a tendency throughout the
nation to raise wages following inn
proved business conditions. This has
been done by various lumber compan-
les and the local action is in line with
that policy.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04

ness requirements. The letter did state,
however, that the company planned to
take up as soon as possible in the
spring the work Of improving the tract
between the depot and First street.
President Krall appointed Lion II. r.
Richards as a committee Of one to as
semble and write up history of the
Libby club.
Lion Parker called attention to the
generosity Of Mr. and Mrs G. 7. Young
in preparing the excellent lunch for the
Ladies' Night party, and for which
service Mr.. and Mrs. Young reused to
take any pay. The club was very CRATE
full when told of this unselfish dona-
ton and extended unanimous vote o.
thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Young. A vets
of thanks was also extended for TIL,
! good work done bv the committee tina
had the party in charge.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04
Interior of Church Refinished.

During the past week the interior Of
St. Joseph's Catholic church has been
given thorough refinishing, under the
direction Of Office Maize. The walls
have been redecorated, the pews var
nished and the floor refinished The
altar has been repainted and all statutes
and stations cleaned and refurbished.
AS result of this work the interior
of the church is greatly improved in
appearance. 1t is planned to repaint
the exterior of the building later in
the spring.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04
ZONOLITE COMPANY PROPOSES
INCREASE OF CAPITAL STOCK

A special meeting of the stockholders
of The Zonolite company will be held
in Libby next Monday at IL o'clock.
Action proposed to be taken at the
meeting includes increasing the CAPT.
tai stock from $45e,O0O to $500 900, with
par value of $l00 per share, and au-
thori1ng the officers of the company
to take such steps as necessary to eff
feet the increase Of capital stock and
the sale or disposition of same. w. G.
Nagel Of Detroit, president Of the COM
pany, Is here for the meeting.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04
Spendslarge
Sum In Care
OF Veterans
Over Three Million Dollars
Goes for Support of Ex-
Soldiers, Dependents.
PENSIONS STILL PAID
FOR WAR OF 1872

HELENA. - Veterans Administration
expenditures in Montana during the
fiscal year of 1886 amounted to 2,RA-
531 according to report received BY
the National Emergency Council This
sum did not include payments made 70
veterans on bonus certificates. Dr..
Herbert c. Watts is the state manager
for the Veterans Administration.
Living veterans of all wars received
the sum of 5000 ,587 in compensation
and pension payments, while payments
to $50 dependents of deceased veterans
Of all wars amounted to $343,012.
The payments made to living veter~
ans were:
World War, service connected, 2,449
veterans-$l ,281 ,562.
World War, non-service connects
ed, lab veterans-$57, 288.
World War, emergency officers res
tirement pay, 10 officers-$2O,221.
Peacetime, 126 veterans-$27 ,686.
Spanish American War, 1850 vet
Grams S567 ,662.
Civil War, 81 veterans $$42 ,276.
Indian Wars, 122 veterans-$72 1892.
The payments to dependents of de-
ceased veterans were.
World War, service connectedSl17,l1 9
World War, non-service ........... 8,9l
Peacetime 5,A
Spanish American War ............-. 62,420
Civil War ........................-..... III, 083
Indian Wars ...-.-..............--.s.....-- 1y5io
Military and naval insurance pay
ments were made to dependents of 673
veterans in the amount OF $476y3 a4; ad-
justments on service and dependents
pay amounted to $4,270; payments were
made on adjusted service certificates
matured by death in the amount OF
sos, 438; state administration costs Of
the Veterans Administration including
operating expenses Of all offices and
hospitals amounted to $421 $50. The
Veterans Administration reports that
pensions are still being paid to two de-
pendents of deceased veterans of the
War of 1872. One a resident of the
state Of New York and the other the
state of Oregon.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04
LIBBY COLLEGE STUDENT
CHAIRMAN JUNIOR PROM

GONZAGA UNIVERSITY. = Joseph
Fennessy, Jr., son of j. Fennessy
of Libby, has been named chairman of
the hall committee for the Gonzaga
university Junior Prom.
Fennessy, 1888 graduate OF Libby
high school, is junior in Gonzaga' s
school of liberal arts and freshman
law student. He is secretary of the In
ternational Relations club and for two
years was member of the university
glee club.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04
GETS FIRST CHECK I'm
SOIL CONSERVATION PROGRAM

Last Friday Glen Oneal received from
the federal government a check for
S4069, as payment to him under his soil
conservation agreement. Oneals check
was No and is believed to be the first
one paid in the Libby district. MIR.
Oneal is following out d program of
getting his land into alfalfa and other
grasses.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04
WILL LET MORE HIGHWAY
CONTRACTS ON MARCH 10

Announcement comes out from Hell
ena that the state highway commission
will let additional contracts at Helena
on March 10. It is said that ID con-
tracts, on projects i'll 10 counties, are
on the program for letting.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04
Clack Service Station Leased.

The Fl. Earl Clack Co. of Havre have
leased their Hi-Power station OF this
city to l. ]. Brown, their former man.
ager.
MIR. Brown, known as Len" and be-
ing prominent in business and social
activities i'm this city, has made wide
circle of friends and undoubtedly wish
es to have your acquaintance and will
heartily appreciate your patronage.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04
Methodist Bishop
Will Visit Libby

DR.. Ralph S. Cushman, bishop of the
Denver area of the Methodist Episcopal
church, will pay an official visit to the
Libby church on Monday, March 8.
Members Of the congregation are look
ing forward with much anticipation to
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1937-03-04
New County Treasurer Takes Office.

Last Monday Lud Ludvikson assumed
the duties of county treasurer, to which
office he was elected last fall He sue
ceeds Vernon Bessey who had served
four years, which is as long as treas
urer can serve continuously in Mon
tana. MIR Bessey will act as deputy
under Treasurer Ludvikson.