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Carbon County news., 1937-07-30
BRIDGER WOMAN
dies WEDNESDAY.

Mrs. Annie Smith Clark, At,
Bridger, wife of F. T. Clark, a
resident of Carbon county for the
last 10 years, died at a Billings
hospital Wednesday afternoon
from complications resulting from
an attack of influenza which she
contracted on a~visit to Virginia
last winter. .s .-.1
Annie Smith was born at
Christiansburg, Va, May 8, 1890,
the daughter Of MIR. and Mrs.
James Smith. Her early womanhood
was spent in Christiansburg where
she operated millinery store and
later opened a chain of establish
ments throughout the state.
On July II, 1918, she was mar
ried to Mr.. Clark in Christians
burg and in the fall of that year
came to their ranch home one and
one quarter miles north of Bridger.
Surviving relatives are her
widower, her father, James Smith
of Christiansburg; three sisters,
Mrs. Oscar Gray of Lockport, N.
j.; Mrs. C. A. Dixon of Cambria,
Va, and Miss Pearl Smith of
Christiansburg and three brothers,
Bert Smith of Birmingham, Ala;
B. S. Smith and J. K. Smith, both
of Roanoke, Va.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
Carbon County news., 1937-07-30
THE HOST LODGE

Red Lodge, Lodge No. 1854, 10y.
al Order of Moose was instituted
February 10th, 1919. Dictators in
their order of service since that
time are: George Smith, Mike Dim.
ich, Dominic Curto, John Castagne,
B. B. Downward, r. A. Williams.
Richard Alberta, Mike Dimich,
Steve Glotch, E. p. GonwelI, James
p. Smith, L. M. Prill, Kayton
Erznoznick, Ted a. Schmidt, Mike
Dimich, Fred Schneider, William
Layton, w. R. DeBourg and E. P
Conwell.
The secretaries in their order of
service are: F. Al. Williams, Mike
Dimich, F. A. Williams, John Cas-
tagne, Richard Alberta.
The present officers of the
lodge are as follows:
E. P. Conwell, Dictator; STAN
ley Primozich, Vice Dictator; Ro-
land R. Robinson, Prelate; Will
liam Slaby, Treasurer; William
DeBourg, Past Dictator; William
Copple, Sergeant-at-Arms; Bob
Burns, Jr., Inside Guard and Mel
son=sLane, Outside GHard... -"s: :s =.
- - TRUSTEES:
Mike Din1ich, Joe Yelich and
Fred Schneider.
Carbon County news., 1937-07-30
MONTANA MOOSE ASSEMBLE in RED LODGE
Letter Carriers Auxiliary Juniors Hold Successful Convention
WELCOME MOOSE

Red Lodge is proud, indeed, of her reputation as a
convention ctyher hospitality and scenery and she is
proud to entertain this weekend such worthwhile Or
ganization as the Loyal Order of Moose i:
The services that the Loyal Order Of Moose gives to
it's members have been required since the beginning Of
me protection, fellowship, profitable contacts and
mutual hepfuness We sincerely hope the order will grow
each year. ~
We extend hearty welcome to the Montana Associaz
ton of Moose and the Women of the Moose with this final
Word be to travel the Red Lodge highway
before you leave. It is nature at her BEST ~=
Carbon County news., 1937-07-30

Ted A. Schmitz, Red Lodge,
general chairman of convention
arrangements, presided at the
early session. Sartori cited the
fact that there are 5000, 1000 people
in Jail, a larger number than any
standing army in the world.
'"At least IS percent Of these
are neglected and forgotten child
rem from broken homes," he
stated. "It should be the duty of
every Moose to aid and counsel
such children. According to j.
Edgar Hoover of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation, there are
$4,000 murderers STILL at large.
Carbon County news., 1937-07-30
men RENAME ALL OFFICERS; TRIP
over new HIGHWAY FEATURES meet

In harmonious gathering which was called the most
pleasant and interesting held the Montana Rural
Letter Carriers association closed their convention here
Tuesday, remaining Glasgow for the 1888 convention city
Declaring the scenery and hospitality makes Red
Lodge ideal spot for conclave letter carriers their
auxiliary and members of the junior association began
leaving here Tuesday evening, going directly to
their homes others ourneyng to Yellowstone Park
the Red Lodge highway thoroughfare that made
decided hit with the visitors
Carbon County news., 1937-07-30
Many From Montana
Benefit From Moose

Since the Loyal Order of Moose
was established on July 27, 1918,
there have been % boys and girls
from the State of Montana at
MOOseheart. Among these were
Daisy and Sylvia Lavetti of Red
Lodge. Daisy graduated in 1884
and Sylvia graduated with the class
of 1886. There are still two boys
from Montana at MOOseheart, and
there will be more. There are four
old people from Montana at Moose
haven, Fla.
Carbon County news., 1937-07-30

In. the auxiliary session Tuesday,
Mrs. J. Fl. Hancock of Ballantine
welcomed the convention, with re-
sponse by Mrs. William Miller of
Richey. Mrs. j. L.. McCammon,
president of District No. z, intro
duced the state officers: Mrs. V.
E. johnson, Homestead, president;
Mrs. G. H. Jagerson, Highwood,
vice president, and Mrs: J. H.
Doerr, Helena, secretary-treasurer.
Continued on Page s.
Carbon County news., 1937-07-30
BALL TEAM WANTS GAME

+ Red Lodges baseball team is
searching for a game Sunday, ac-
cording to Pete Vavich, manager
of the nine. Any team in this area
is welcome to compete, Vavich
stated, adding that the team would
go any place within reason or will
play in Red Lodge. Anyone inter-
ested in making a match is urged
to call 15-W at Red Lodge and ask
for Jumbo" Pietila.
Carbon County news., 1937-07-30
PERSONS VIOLATING
FISHING LAWS FINED

C. w. Ditmar of Great Falls was
fined $27.5O in the justice court
of Earl zimmerman, justice Of
peace at Livingston, for possessing
in excess of his limit of fish. Also
appearing before Justice of Peace
zimmerman was Henry Gorham Of
Scobey who was fined $25 for
fishing without a license. Mary
Hole of Red Lodge was fined
$27.50 by Judge John Sanderson,
for fishing in Rock Creek wit thout
a license. All arrests were made
by Carl Benson, deputy game
warden.
Phone your want ad to No. 9.
Carbon County news., 1937-07-30

The following greeting to the
Montana Association of Moose
convention here has been sent by
James J. Davis, director general:
!. 'When an Individual thinks only
of his own interests to the neglect
of those around him, his social
ends and he becomes a
menace to society. On the same
Carbon County news., 1937-07-30
LOYAL ORDER and WOMEN OF
MOOSE ARE GUESTS; MUSICAL
ORGANIZATIONS ARE POPULAR

No project is important than the salvaging Of
YOUTH AL j. Sartor Spokane, past supreme dictator of
the Loyal Order of Moose told Montana Association Of
Moose and Women of the Moose in joint session here
Thursday morning His talk, in response to welcome
from Mayor j. c. F. siegfried feature of the con-
vention opening here Thursday when 400 Moose and
Women of the Moose gathered to complete convention
Carbon County news., 1937-07-30

MooseheaVen is in operation,
giving a service to the aged of our
Order along lines that have never
before been attempted.
I shall not attempt to give de-
Continued on Page 81
Carbon County news., 1937-07-30

Although unable to be here,
James ]. Davis, Pittsburgh, Pa,
director general of the Loyal Or
der of Moose, sends his greeting
to those attending the Montana
Association of Moose convention
here.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19
DID YOU KNOW THAT

Seven of the original signefs Of the
Declaration Of Independence were
brewers or directly interested in brew
cries? r. go.
Vassar College was founded by Mat
thew Vassar brewer of .Poughkeep-
sic New York. IN - mlrn -
Rutgers University was named ,foI
a brewer who had heavily endowed
lit? ns; ~
George Washington operated q
brewery at Mount Vernon? 'n,,
The records Of the Pilgrims after
landing at Plymouth Rock read,
"Our ,Victuals ,were much spent par.
Lticularly our beer? a-.
William Penn was brewer?
General Israel, of Revolutionary
fame. was n brewer?
Samuel Adams, the Father Of the
Revolutio, was a brewer?
John Hancock had heavy invest
mcnts in brewcries?
The gross retail income from beer
sales in 1886 for the nation was So,
148. 00O.0OO.O0?
The brewing industry represents
an annual market for $500, 900, 900
pounds of farm products?
Brewery purchases require the cul-
'ivntion of about 100000 acres for
barley alone?
There is not single unemployed
worker on the relief or WPA rolls?
Fifty thousand people in West Va
IRE employed directly and indirectly
! IN thc manufacture, distribution, and
"etail sale of beer?
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19
ELKHORN DISTRICT RAISED s.
439FOR FLOOD RELIEF WORK:

i.kh"rn district maintained It's
place aS leaders in Red Cross work in
Mcdowell county during the drive
for flood relief as shown by the fol
lowing report of the executive com
miltc". Mrs. !. j. l.incln, Mrs. Allen
tamrN and Mrs. F.. W. Richardson.
y total ot $2,l39. CT WAS raised in
Ell,horm district. Two car loads of
blankets and clothing were among
The first To reach lIuntingto. Seven
truck loads Of food and clothing were
sent To headquarters of the McDu-
we'll county chapter of the Red Cross
IT Wckh. TWO large eases of new
garments were shipped direct to Ky.
Individuals. organizations and the
coal companies were generous with
heir response to the request for
money, food. colthing. use of trucks,
A,h work in collecting and nssrting
food and clothing.
The members of the executive com
mite" wish tn extend their sincere
appreciation TO the following coal 60
mpauirS for their grncruS donations
of money clothing food and tn" use
If trucks; Lynrhhurg C. x &. Co.
Powhatan 6. \ G. g.. Upland G. q g.
Co.. Grocer G. a. c. c.. pocnhuntnS
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19
EACH DISTRICT WOULD HAVE
AN, AVERAGE Of 10000 com,
PARED TO llS.oOo AT PRE-,
SENT; BILL FOLLOW USUAL
COURSE IN SENATE CALENDAR

Charleston, w. WA proposal
for so member state senate. with
the state divided into 16 senatorial
districts intsead of 18, came out of a
senate committee today. -.
The bill, which would increase the
size of the senate for the first time
In SO years, came as something of a
surprise in legislative circles. The re-
districting committee had taken a
measure by Senator Peltcr CD of
Logan, calling it to 18.
The senate majority held caucus
on the bill early in the afternoon bur
decided to let it follow usual procc.
dure on the calendar. and give the
members time for study
: Should the senate approve the mca-
sure, house approval reapportionc.I
it's membership in 1888 the senate
did not even refer the bill to cmmit
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19
EDWARD DETERMINED
TO WE'D MRS. SIMPSON

L"nd"n,-- Former King Edward
VIII was understood today To have
answered To delay his wedding 20
Walls Simpson with determined no.
The cNilcd Duke of Windsors "ir.
rcvocnhc' decision to wei the wo-
man for whose love he renowned
his throne WAS brought to his mother
and his sovereign brother yesterday
by TN" Princess royal, the family's
cmlSsary To Edward at Emzcsfcld
Castle. near Vienna.
Despite his sisters failure to shake
Winhor'S determination to marry
Mrs. Simpson mt the first opportunl-
ty, she was believed to have met with
more success In clearing up the self
.cXll"h mouarch'S troubled financial
affairs
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19
J, !,
WOMAN. BURIED

Funeral services for Mrs. Annie
Richardson, AZ, colored, Of Elkhorn,
who died at local hospital after a
weeks illness were held at the Gro
zcr Temple Baptist church. Burial
followed in the cemeteryat Pocahon-
tas, Va. Services were conducted by
Rev. J. ii. Taylor of Powhatan.
Members Of the Grocer u. VI. w. A.
local. No. 6343 acted as pail bearers.
Mrs. Richardson, was a member of
the Grocer Temple Baptist church
and had lived in ElkhOrn for the pa st
nine years.
She is SURVEYED by her husband Geo
rye Richardson and one daughter
Mrs Richard Manns of EIkhorn.
The body was prepared for burial
Ivy the Kimball undertaking 90.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19
Work BEGUN ON
;CKIMAN BRIDGE

Contractors have started work on
the bridge project for u. S. So over
the Norfolk and Western Railway
tracks a Eckman. Bridge building
equipment has been moving into Eek
man for the past week and u gang Of
men have been working there getting
the equipment ready.
The contractors. Cnmbcll Constru"-
ton company is completing II new
bridge at llopcwcll and expect IT,
place It's entire working force ON the
Eckman bridge soon.
When completed tn" new bridge
will span the y. q w. tracks at an
angle To approach the double wid:h
concrete placed several years ago be
tween Keystone ana Erkman. II will
be one of the Longest bridges in this
section Of the state when completed
md will eliminate - grndc cros,in
at Eckman and Svcrnl hundred yard.
Of poor road between keystone ana
Eckman. IT is expected That the pro
j"ct will be- complete within about
six months. Mnlcrial for the bridge
il being unloadcd at Tie Eckman
ward close 10 The location of fine nov
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19
FlRE'LOS&S DE-
GREASE NSTAIE
Month of December 1896 $10,44s
Less Than December 1885

Charleston, w. Va.-The fire loss i'm
w. Va. for the month of December.
1886, was $23o,3S6, decrease of
Hlo,449, or decrease of four per
cent below the same period last wear
according to the Statment of the fire
Marshal, Fred B. Watkins. Buildings
bore the brunt of damage, $16O.693.
The Slamcs attacked property with
cound value of S921,673, an in
crease Of $381,508, or an increase Of
II per cent above December. 1875,
the greater worth hing on buildings
in tn amount of S7G0, $50.
Insurance amounting To $687,075
was carried on the blazing property
buildings having the bulk with 1852
700, an incrcasc of $44S,625, or an
increase of one hundred and eighty
eight per cent.
OF the fifty-twO fires reported. 20
were toal losses, his being a decrease
of one below the same pciod last
year. or II decrease of two per cont
The types construction Quilted by
the flnmes were as follows; Wood II
Continued on page TwO)
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19
So &nators, Is
State Districts
Proposed In Bill
tee before passing il.
NAN.AWHA SEPARATE

knnawha county would hcnur Il
senatorial district in Itself aud mast
Of the other larger counties would be-
Joined with but one or two smaller
counties to make Il district only the
present first district. Ohio, Brooke
and Hancock counties would remain
the same.
West Nirginia's general rrdiStrict-
ing for the state senate WAS in 1901
when the number of districts WAS m
creased from 13 To 10 and the mem
bership from 2l TO 30
Senators Fleming 90 of PlraSants
chairman OF the committee, said each
district would have IN Average of
10000 population under the bill b..
The existing average is 10000.
Both houses passed II few hills. the
house had IN argument or two, and
adjourned until Thursday. Commit
tees left tonight To attend The funcr-
al of Delegate John Viewer Martins
burg tomorrow.
TIL" legislature will he in session
Saturday.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19
LOTTIE' HIGGINS. DIES IN LO-
CAL HOSPITAL

Information of the recent demise OF
he passing of Mrs Lottie Liggins who
quit active scene Of live, brought
sorrow to many STRONG and endeared
friends. She suddenly stricken with
Paralysis a few weeks ago and was
taken to Hospital in WEIGH. Death
suddenly came Wednesday morning
Of this week she leaves many friends
to mourn their lost. .M .Ih&
The deceased was distant relative
Of the Calhoun family. funeral rites
will be known later.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19
COAL STRIKE l.,

Washington The United Mine
Workers said tonight 1t was foolish
to talk Of soft coal strike April 1,
the day after the present working IL
grcement is scheduled expire.
iOn the eve Of negotiations with BIZ
tuminus operators for new wage
and hour contract, the unions Off
cial journal said editorially:
"No one knows whether there
will he u suspension of operations on
the first of April or any other date.
Only time can determine that ques-
ton and all of this wild guess work
now being INDUCED in is the merest
rot.
II abhor strikes. We don't plan
any strikes now or in the future. If
these negotiations are unsuccessful
and the working agreement is not re-
newed, our men simply will be out of
jobs"
Asked il Il sit-down strike would be
possible in q mine, he said;
II imagine that yu Guild sit Own in
mine, if one wanted to sit
In support of demands that the
miners work week be extended and
hourly pay rates cut, the. operators
have contended that, coal Is not hold
ing, its own as industry RECEIVERS from
the, depression, and that mine costs
will have to be held down If the coal
Industry is to survive.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19

extend their heartfelt thanks to the
Junior Red Cross and volunteer wor-
k"rs fo their splendid efforts In col
lectlng and sorting food and clothing
as we'll as To the ladies OF Barlow,
Maybrury, Switchback. Grocer. Up
land both white AMI colorcd for their
splendid work In making over 700
new garments for the flood refugees.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19

Sunday, Valentine Day. Quite mum,
Der of his immediate friends shared
with him his, juvenile DEMONSTRATIONS
and his wonderful health-like plea
sures. His claim In number Of years
is that he has reached his 39the par
asang while two or three Of hiS near
friends joked him by telling him he
was much older. In Kimball, it il re-
ported that there are at least seven
PERSONS who wre bon on st. Valen-
tines Day.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19
kEYsT oNE LSE4Es

Rev. r. H.McKoy, d. D. of Bran
we'll, president Of the Golden Rule
Beneficial and endowment AssOcia-
ton Grand Master of Exchequer Of
Pythias and one Of the most influen-
tial, safe sound and worthwhile min
listers OF the Gospel in the State of w
Va. was visiting friends in Kimball,
the guest Of former Constable Henry
Richards. Reverend McKoy visited
and shook hands with number of
his old friends.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19

DR.. George E. Monroe of Norfork,
one of the foremost dentists in the
State, recognized by the Dental eli
mic department Of the state as a most
efficient, dentist was in keystone
hurriedly Monday of this week on
business, he was in consultation with
DR.. j. E. Brown.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19

Police Court Monday night was
well and plcntifully attended by those
who had been apprised of number
of misdcmeanors that had been APP
pretended by the Poice department.
Rest assured, when coming before
Mayor J. Stuart, no one need have
slightest fear of being illtrcated or
roughly dealt with because all lie
means to do is measure out just sucn
punishment as is commensurate with
The nature of the case. Then that VIII
bc always tempered with mercy and
diplomatic consistency.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19
ATTORNEY CAPEHART AND
WIFE AT HOT SPRINGS

Attorney and Mrs. Harry j. Cape
hart left February 18th, cnroute to
Hot Springs, Ark. where they VIII
partake OF the baths there, and tlich
OH TO Texas before returning to this
County i'll March.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19

Delegate Flemmings Jones Jr, o.
Wclch spent the week end at home
but rturned IANonday morning befor~
day that he might be at his post to
take IN active part in the multiplicity
Jf matters that are rapidly being
brought before the legislature.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19

Mrs. !. f. whittico has been SUI
fcring much from fellon on her III
y,r buf bc.ause of the treatment CIV
ON Ivy Dr. J. f. Brown she IS very
much better.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19

Services ut the Keystone Presby-
terrain church Sunday were we'll at
tended both during the Sunday school
hour as well us regular church SER
vices. Rev. Davis made q very inter
esting talk.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19

The wise man remembers, a friend
who can be won with leather may
be lost with straw.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19

Mars. Ella Woods who has been a.
why to New York City for the past
month returned last Saturday, bring
ing back glowing accounts of the
many marvellous scenes of beauty
she saw and enjoyed
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19

Mrs. Saunders Il. Moon of Wilcoe
employee in the WPA service has
been busy for the past few days.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19

MesSrs. Henry France OF this city
accompanied Mr.. Robert Simmons OF
Roanoke, Va, where they both at
tended the funeral of Mr.. James
"Happy' who recently and suddenly
passed away He was the husband OF
Mrs Allie Wade, Niece of Mia, France
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19

Compare your grief with other mel
and they will seem less. Ohc IS rl'Ii
who is contented.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-02-19

Mr.. Arthur King Of iKimbal' EN-
nlovoa with thc Kimball undertaking
company celebrated his 80 birthday
The Washington times., 1937-11-01
CRIMSON WINS

Crimson 4. C. defeated National
GuardSmen in a tough football
game at Camp Simms yesterday,
81 to 0. Larrick and Balderson
were outstanding for the winners.
The Washington times., 1937-11-01
PARMELEE DUE
TO co TO OHIO

ARLINGTON, Va, Nov. /,
Agreeing to waive extradition,
william r. Parmelee, president Of
the Toledo Guarantee Corporation
and head of Parmelee, Inc, was to
be taken from his home here to
Toledo today to face six charges
of "unlawfully drawing checks"
District Attorney Thomas j.
O'Connor Of Lucas county. Ohio,
cancelled a scheduled trip TO Rich
mond to have Gov. George c.
Peery sign extradition papers
when Parmelee agreed to return
Claims aggregating 100000
have been filed against Parmelee's
Toledo corporation in bankruptcy
proceedings here. Parmelee has
been under guard at his home here
since Wednesday, when warrants
for his arrest were served by Sher-
if Howard B. Fields. The war
rants charged unlawful checks,
ranging from $50 to $3.50.
The Washington times., 1937-11-01


1--WE written at least one play
during the time I might have
wasted shaving" Shaw said.
Explosive "damns" every morn
ing for years is the shavian reason
why Shaw cultivated a beard. He
made this revelation when asked
what he thought Of a newly-re-
vived society in Britain for the
propagation Of the beard.
MY beard is almost as old as
sm," Shaw added, land a very
nice beard, too.
II grew it because I saw my
father shave. I used to watch
him do it every morning for
years.
It'd wait apprehensively for
an inevitable cut. but my real
desire was to hear the explosive
damn" which followed.
zone day I asked my father
why he shaved. I'D never
thought Of it like that" papa
replied.
The Washington times., 1937-11-01


sharpness, and carved bamboo
arrows, shot with force enough to
kill man at 200 yards, are used
by the primitive natives on this
second largest island in the world,
Rev. Turner says.
Until seven years ago, when
mining prospectors ventured
across the towering mountains
that hem the interior, these half
million tribesmen apparently
never had had communication
with inhabitants of the outside
world.
Rev. Mr.. Turner for is years
has moved among the Solomon,
Fiji, New Hebrides, New Guinea
and other groups Of islands in
the South Pacific. He has been
president of the Australian divi-
sion Of Seventh Day Adventist
missionary work and now is en-
route to Washington to serve as
general vice president Of that de-
nominations General Conference.
1.-THE people Of this Ittle-known
section of the world are about