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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09
Lime
:
Rock BeiinQ
Tried Out
Local Man Builds Kiln and
Is Experimenting With
Product.
KNOWN TO MAKE
EXCELLENT MORTAR

Experiments are now being car
ried out with Libby product that
may eventually be developed into
another industry for this commune
ity. John Mcclellan is the man who
is conducting the experiments and
the product is a lime rock OF which
there is a large deposit in the
Swamp Creek district.
A few weeks ago Mr.. Mcclellan
had built large kiln on the Bill
Doak place in East Libby This
is circular in shape, with a large
concrete foundation, and with SUI
perstructure of steel lined with fire
brick One burning of the rock has
been put through the kiln and Sec
ond burning is now under way. The
results of the first test were salts
factory in every particular except
that some of the rock was not
cooked or burned long enough. The
rock that was given a sufficient
amount of heat developed into
high grade, pure white lime. 1t is
believed that this second burning,
under longer heat period, will
turn out high quality lime suit
able for mortar, plaster and many
other purposes for which lime Is
used.
1T should be understood that
what we are doing is only in the
nature of an experiment. said Mr..
Mcclellan, ''but every indication Is
that we have the raw product here
for the manufacture of high-grade
lime. Later, plans will be developed
if the second kiln turns out as ia
vorably as we believe it will But
now we are only experimenting to
see what we can find" The burn
ing of kiln full Of rock requires
from five to six days, with the fires
burning continuously a hours =
day.
| II has long been known that
there WAA -A4l11&e- dn<axl4 o4 .9up1
lime rock here. In the pioneer dayl
lime from this rock was used in
some of the towns first buildings.
Mortar from the local rock was used
in laying the foundation of what is
now the Masonic Temple Although
that foundation was built many
years ago, the high quality of the
mortar is attested by the fact that
it is apparently in as good ~condi-
ton now as the day when it was
built.
MIR. Mcclellan says that analyses
of the rock have shown1it to be a
magnesium lime 1t can be used
not only for building purposes but
also as a soil fertilizer. A ton OF
it for that purpose has already
been used by Hugh Slauson, who is
farming the Herbst ranch.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09
Burning Permits
Now Required

According to state law, 1t Is
unlawful to burn any forest
material without permit from
a state fire warden or forest
service ranger during the sea
son from May l to Scptem-
Der 30.
Each spring and fall 1t has
been necessary for the forest
service and the Northern Mon
tana Forestry Association to ex-
pend time and money to sup
press brush burning and land
clearing fires that had got out
of control. This is waste OF
money that could have been
used to a much better purpose
IL il had not been necessary to
expcnd 1t In supprcssing those
fires. The public is urged to
comply with the law, get a
permit for the burning and then
use great care in the burning.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09
erode School
Music Program

As a contribution to National Mu-
sic Week, all grade school instru-
mental organizations and vocal
chorus will present a public concert
Friday evening, May 10. at 800
p. m. Admission price 10c The
program will consist of first grade
rhythm band, directed by Miss
Loucks; third grade tuned time bells
directed by Miss hamburger; fourth
grade tonette band directed by Miss
Lee, sixth grade chorus directed by
Miss Liebe; and beginners band di-
rected by Wayne Kemper This
will be the first and only local APP
pearance of the sixth grade chorus
and the beginners band. The band
previously performed at Troy,
where they were given a superior
rating by Clarence Bell, adjudicator
and band director at Montana State
University.
These various instrumental groups
have proven worthy musical organ
izations in their own right and
promise a fine background for flu
ture band and glee club work in
high school.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09
Gives Historical Outline
of Medora Rebekah Lodge

At the regular meeting Of Me-
dorah Rebekah Lodge, held Monday
night, brief historical outline of
the lodge for the past 50 years
was given.
The lodge was organized on Feb
ruary 8, 1903, at the home of Me-
dorah Hoffman, after whom the or
ganization was named. Mrs. Vim.
Kemp was the first noble grand
officer All the past noble grand
officers were presented and hon.
ored at this time, and all the de-
ceased past noble grands were re-
membered by floral tribute placed
on the altar.
Only five of the charter men,
bers are left in the lodge. They are
Mrs. VIM. Kemp, Sivola N. Plum
mer and Messrs. VIM Kemp, A. l..
Thompson and Timothy Miller.
As the officers were presented "a
beautiful song was sung by Mrs
Harold Miller and Carl Crane, ac-
companied at the piano by Mrs
Earl SWitzer. Also the Theta Rho
Girls were ushered in and present
ed to the lOdge.
After the program, the members
adjourned to the dining room where
there was special program honor
ing Judge lockwood, past grand
master. The judge has attended
many of the Libby meetings during
his stays in the city at different
times. He furnished the lodge with
delicious refreshments at this time
Carl Crane was POSTMASTER on this
occasion.
/ A Renaissance portraying the
Judges life was given by Mrs. ]. W
Barrett, Mrs George Blackwell
Mrs. Nora Williamson, Mrs. Emma
Driear, Mrs. Hester Dunn and Mrs
Marie Jaqueth. This provided much
fun and laughter. The Judge re
sponded in his usual pleasan
manner.
The evening was reported as al
excellent one. Over 10 member
were present.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09
Sees Large Bull
Moose Near Libby

1t is getting so that the sight
OF moose in the Libby dis
trict is not an uncommon ex-
periencc. AL Huffman is the
latest to report meeting up
with one of the big fellows. He
saw q large bull moose last
Thursday seven or eight miles
south of Libby on highway
No. 2. Huffman got within
about $50 feet of the animal and
had a good view OF it. 1t APP
parently wanted to cross the
highway but was little afraid
to do 50. However, it finally
made the attempt, and Huff
man said 1t was a comical sight
to see its maneuvers. The feel"
of the hard highway evidently
bothered the moose as it crossed
very slowly and lifted its feet
very high as each step was
made.
1t would appear that a num-.
Der OF moose are beginning to
range in the Fisher river dis
trict, since several people re-
ported seeing the animals there
abouts year or more ago.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09
Juniors Honor Mothers
With Special Party

In honor of Mothers Day, the
members of the Junior A. o. u. w.
club honored their mothers with a
special program at the meeting on
May 3. The mothers were guests and
each was presented with a pretty
tulip. Dialogues, songs and recita-
tons in keeping with the occasion
were presented. Twenty-Five moth
ers were present to enjoy the pro-
gram and beautiful floral setting
The members also held their
Hobby Exhibit" which was very
interesting.
The Birthday Club celebrated the
birthdays of all those members who
! will have birthdays this summer
since this was the last meeting until
fall. Each received nice gift.
The boys and girls prepared the
| luncheon and served it themselves
The evening was brought to close
with the youngsters gaily cleaning
UP the party.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09
Files Candidacy on
Republican Ticket

P. v. Klinke of Fortine filed last
week his nominating petition for
the office of county commissioner
from the Eureka district, on the re-
publican ticket.
Mr.. Klinke has been resident of
that part of the county for num-
Der of years. For several years he
successfully conducted large gen.
erla merchandise store in Fortine.
He disposed of the store few years
ago and since then has been devot-
ing his time to developing large
fish hatchery in that section. Mr..
Klinke has a wide acquaintance
throughout the north end of the
county.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09

your paws on some of the grub
at a nominal figure of Counsel
Now then folksies, there is to be
Jitterbuggy contest with Maestro
Smithberger as dancing master,
floorWalker, judge and three-fourths
the orchestra. He has extended an
invitation to one and all to enter
the contest just to prove to any
gossiping males or females that he
!. is not the only one in town who is
capable of a jitterybuggy now and
then In connection with this jump
up-and-down contest, Assistants
Bessey and Gompf have short
stunt which not only requires the
greatest of precaution but gives one
feeling of great relief when it is
done.
In the next booth, friends, we have
Mahatma Murray and Gandi Orr
Fortune tellers they call themselves
and they not only read tea leaves
and coffee grounds but will drinl
the tea and coffee for very low
figure, just to prove-well sir, can
remember what that part of tn,
show proves but by gosh IL mus
prove something
Anyway
President Pop Driear assure
/, the public of an excellent time an,
says he will be Johnny on the spo
: when it comes to the free dane
, which will take place some place
sometime during the evening. MI
. Driear also warns the public i
! general to come early and asks ther
' to stay late in order that they mis-
not one ounce of the fun to be had.
: Remember, the doors open at
f o'clock sharp. The place is tn
S Moose hall and come prepared
r spend few dimes for all Of I'll
j. money, above expenses, goes
r FURTHER projects OF public intere
t in this community.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09
PROCLAMATION.

Believing all ends should be
exerted towards increased out
door activities on the part Of
our citizens, and that the great
est future Of Lincoln County lies
in the encouragement and cx-
tension OF recreational 2ctivi-
ties;
l, Clay H. Parker, mayor OF
the City OF Libby, Montana, by
virtue Of authority in me vest
ed, hereby proclaim and declare
Tuesday, May 81, 1910, a legal
holiday in the City of Libby,
Montana.
Dated this 23rd day Of April,
1910.
CLAY III. PARKER,
Mayor.
Attest
R. r. VELDMAN,
Clerk.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09
Recent SoIes of National Forest Timber
Reflect Greater Demand For Lumber

timber amounted to many times the
amount paid for it, and benefited
families, communities, and business
generally.
In fact national forest timber is
coming to play an increasingly i'm
portant part in stabilizing the lum-
Der industry in this region.
Mills must have logs, and as
private timber lands are cut off,
many operators are buying govern
ment timber. The policy of the For
est Service is to manage its timber
producing areas to meet this de-
mand on a permanent basis, and to
provide for a continuing supply to
industries which would otherwise
be forced to suspend"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09
Will Seek Election
As District Judge

Dean King of Kalispell was in
Libby Tuesday and while here an
nounced that he had filed his nom
mating petition as candidate for
judge of the district court of the
eleventh judicial district. Mr.. King
is well known attorney of Kalis-
pell, of the law, firm of King &
Rognlein. In former years he held
the office of county attorney of
Flathead county. Mr.. King grew to
manhood in Kalispell and has a
wide acquaintance in Flathead
county.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09
District Commander Visits Post.

Dick Hardie of Kalispell, district
commander of the American Le-
gion, made his official visit to the
local Post last Thursday evening
at which time a report of the last
regular district meeting in Janu-
airy was presented. NJ M. Rawlings,
district adjutant, and Ray Weaver,
also of Kalispell, accompanied Mr..
Hardie. Members Of the Legion en-
tertained members of the Auxiliary
and their families, also the Junior
Drum and Bugle Corps, at the $50
dinner which preceded the meeting.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09
Snowfall Moisture
Still Short

REXFORD, May 20. A. Knapp
measured the snow at the Red
Mountain snow course today. The
snow was 1878 inches deep and con-
tanned 1874 inches of water, this be-
ing a density of 40 per cent.
Compared with the average of the
May LIST measurements this years
report stands at 88 per cent for the
snow depths and IS per cent for
the water content
These Department of Agriculture
observations are made at strategic
points throughout all principal
drainages and are used to forecast
the spring run-off.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09
Building Large Addition
To Lumber Company Office

Work was started last week on
the remodeling Of the j. Neils Lum-
Der company office. The work is
under the direction of Frank Pival.
The new portion is being built
on the front of the old office and
will house retail display room and
two offices
The work is going along at rapid
pace and the new portion will be
ready for occupancy in the very
near future.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09
Divorce Granted.

District court was held in this
city Tuesday with Judge ]. E. Rock
wood of Kalispell presiding.
A divorce was granted to Marie
Lorenzy from John Lorenzy on
grounds of desertion. The action
was granted by default
In the case of William A. Boyd
against Ella T. Griffith the plaintiff
was granted decree quoting title
in him to certain lands in the east
end of the county.
The next session will be held
June 4.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09
Picnic Great Success.

Employees of the Kootenai, Flat
head and Cabinet National Forests
gathered last Sunday at the Logan
Memorial park for their annual pic
mic. Approximately 225 people were
in attendance and as usual the at
fair was a great success.
Softball, tug-of-war and other
contests were engaged in and eats
were relished great deal after the
strenuous exercise.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09
Greatly Pleased by Cooperation.

The city council and DR.. ]. M.
Cairns, city health officer, wish to
express their sincere thanks to the
citizens Of Libby for their fine CO.
operation during Cleanup Week.
Practically every person IN the
city abided by the wishes of the of
ficers and the city has a much nicer
appearance as a result.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09
HIGH SCHOOL
Track Events

Olscus-oelmS, LlDDy, lIJ IT. 4
in, lst Gilmond, Eureka, lot # liz
in, End, Moore, Troy, 106 IT. 3rd.
440 Yard Dash-Voorhees Eu-
reka, :57.3, 1st; Gilmond, Eureka,
End; Callahan, Troy, 3rd
Low Hurdles Fleming, Eureka,
:25.l, 1st; Seims, Libby, End; Gill
mond, Eureka, 3rd.
Javelin-Moore, Troy, 142 it. ca
in, 1st; Spencer, Libby, 1876 # 7 in,
End, KuWahara, Troy, 1856 #. in,
Bird.
Shot Put--Seims Libby, 40 II. 5A
in, 1st; Moore, Troy, 38 it ia in,
End; Fleming, Eureka, 38 # 512 in,
Ord,
Pole Vault-Eggert, Libby, Mar
tin, Libby, tie for first, 9 #. in;
Callaghan, Troy, Forth, Eureka, tie
for third, 8 it. 3 in.
Mile Run-Burns, Troy, 5.28, lst;
Rhodes, Eureka, End; Whitmarsh,
Eureka, 3rd
High Jump-Callaghan, Troy, s #.
4A in, LIST; Martin, Libby, s 1T. 3A
in, End; Moore, Troy, S IT. 2 in,
High Misunderstanding, Eureka,
:16.5, lst; Seims, Libby, End; Cal
laghan, Troy, 3rd
100 Yard Dash-Fleming, Eureka,
:lO.8, lst; Seims, Libby, End; Migaki,
Troy, 3rd.
220 Yard Dash-Seims, Libby,
:24.9, LIST; Morgan, Eureka, End;
Spencer, Libby, 3rd.
$50 Yard Dash--Voorhees, Eu-
reka, 2:208, LIST; GRIPPE, Troy, End;
Burns, Troy, Ord.
Broad Jump-Fleming, Eureka
l9 it. 10A in, 1st; Callaghan, Troy
ID it. Ia in, End; Spencer, Libby
II It, low in, 3rd.
Relay-Lincoln County High
School, 1:42.8, LIST; Troy, End; Libby
3rd.
Total for the track events, Libby
40; Eureka 451s; Troy SIN.
Libby Grade Schools Win Thre.
Out OF Four Events.
Summary Of Events:
Totals for mental events, Libby
33; Eureka, Is; Troy, ID.
Totals for trackJ events, Libby
ITO 5/6; Eureka, 81 5/6; Troy, 55la
Boys ''B" class relay, Libby, firs1
Boys "A" class relay, Troy, LIST.
MENTAL EVENTS
Fifth Grade Arithmeitc-Johnsor
Eureka, LIST, 81; Ritzman, Libby, Enc
20; Johnson, Troy, 3rd, 49,
Sixth Grade Arithmetic-Huntei
Libby, Johnson, Eureka, tied fo
LIST, 80; Siebenforcher, Troy, Ord, g.
Seventh Grade Arithmetic-Rot
erts, Libby, LIST, 81; Gilchrist, Tro,
End, 30; Bernhard, Eureka, 3rd, q
Eighth Grade Arithmetic-RoC
Continued on page y
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09
LCHS' Wins
High School
Track Meet
Libby Grade School Takes
Three Out of Four
Events.
RECORD BROKEN IN
HIGH HURDLES
{ RepOrted for the Tamarack)

lReported for the Tamarack)
Competing with tickle weather
man., the 18th annual scholarship
and track meet was run off on
schedule on the local field last Sat
urday. Coach Erickson and the Il"
Club made excellent arrangements
for the event and had the new quar-
ter mile track in good shape until
an obstinate outbreak of our third
winter this summer" left pools of
: water on the field. In spite of the
rain, one county record went by the
boards when the fleet Fleming low
cred his own record ITO of a sec
ond in the high hurdles.
Beginning at 900 in the high
school building the Libby grades
won the. scholarship events in spell
ing and arithmetic by a score of
Libby 33, Eureka Is and Troy IA.
Meanwhile a close commercial meet
went to Eureka by margin of five
points.
{. The visiting teachers and contest
ants sat down to tasty lunch served
by the Home Economics girls under
the supervision of Miss Nelson. Dur
ing the lunch time various Libby
groups entertained the visitors with
baton tWirling, songs and tumblin2
The High School Band demon
strated its value by a parade to
the grounds and by keeping the
crowd cheered up during the threat
ening weather between events. 1T
was good time to have a band"
declared Director Kemper.
Clyde Sutherland of Whitefish
acted as starter, r. A. Roberts as
field Judge, while Miss Madsen con-
Quoted the commercial tests. From
the discuss throw until the final
relay, the crowd took the Interrupt
ton by the rain with wise cracks, a
good spirit Of craftsmanship perme-
ated the meet and every good per
formance was given a generous
hand
The public address system made
the announcer's job a more efficient
one. The crowd quickly caught the
benefit Of clearing the field of all
persons except officials and contest
ants SO that spectators had a clear
view of all the events.
Bill Seims of Libby was high point
man with an individual score Of "a
points, Fleming of Eureka gathered
Il for his team. Below is a sum-
mary Of the meet.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09

The average speed of freight trains
between terminals IN 1889 was 81
per cent greater than in 1920.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09
HOSPITAL Notes.

May 2, born to Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ard Rayome, boy.
May 3, born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy
Decker, a girl.
Mrs. Don Orr underwent an OPP
Grafton May 6.
Stuart Cannon, small son of Mr..
and Mrs. Wayne Cannon, is a pa
tient.
Francis Katarzy is receiving
treatment for an injured leg.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-05-09

Judge j, E. lockwood and A. %.
Macdonald of Kalispell were in
Libby Monday and Tuesday to hold
court.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-07
New Era Club

The public library was the scene
of a most interesting meeting OF the
New Era club on Monday evening.
Members of the program committee
were Mrs. Hugh Donahue and Miss
Lucy Kelly, the latter introducing
the guest speaker, Hubert Dougan.
a senior in pre-medics at Marietta
college. Mr. Dougan, in most
capable and convincing manner ad-
dressed the club on "The History
of Medicine" which was greatly ap-
preciated by the audience. Rev.
Moore, pastor of the. Malta Metho-
dist church spoke briefly, stressing
the value of literary clubs to the
community.
The meeting adjourned to meet
again in two weeks at the home of
Mrs. E. ]. Bell, when Mrs. Bell and
Mrs. Viola Fouts will have charge
of the program.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-07
ADULT CLASS STARTING IN
PUBLIC SPEAKING

Registration for enrolment in
the public speaking class will be
held in room POI, M. & M. high
school between the hours of and
s p. m, Wednesday, Nov. 13. This
class is open to adults over Is
years of age and who are not en-
rolled in any public school. Sub
ject range will include dramatics,
extemporaneous speaking, ora
tions, debating, readings. There
is no charge for instruction. Books
that may be needed will have to be
provided by the students. Mrs.
Gertrude Balding, graduate of By
ron King school of speech arts, is
the instructor in charge, furnished
by adult education of Morgan coun-
fv
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-07
DEATH OF JOHN FARUS

Funeral services for John Farus,
85, who died Tuesday morning at
o'clock at the county home, of
heart trouble, were held Wednesday
afternoon ct the Miller funeral par
lors, with Rev. l.. S. Wees, officiat-
ing. Interment was in Lebanon
cemetery. He was son of the
late John and Mary Daw Farus and
was born near Bristol His wife,
who was Jane Henderson, near
Beverly, is deceased Surviving are
two daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Dawson,
of Virginia, and Mrs. Frank Ash
ton, of this place, and two sisters,
Mrs. Phoebe Wells of Cambridge,
and the other sister resides at
Omaha, Neb.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-07
Biology Club Party

The "Scientia' biology club Of
HomerUnion high school, gave a
Halloween party, Oct. 25, at Ho-
mer-UniOn high school building.
The room was decorated with black
and orange crepe paper, and the
blackboards with Halloween draw
ings made by Charles Kittle. A
number of active games were en-
joyed by everyone. Refreshments
consisting of sandwiches, dough-
nuts. candy and cider, were served
to Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel S. Viekroy,
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin F. King,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert III. Moore, Miss
Grace Wood, Miss Jean Murray,
and IL biology club members.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-07
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Estate of Clara Diehl Arrick, de-
ceased: Notice is hereby given
that Emmett Abel, of McConnels-
vile, Ohio, has been duly appointed
executor of the estate OF Clara
Diehl Arrick, deceased, late of Nor
gan county, Ohio.
Dated this 4th day of November,
1910.
ARTHUR TORBERT,
Probate Judge of Said County.
7n2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-07
ANNUAL REUNION OF COMPANY
M AND COMPANY ID

The seventh annual reunion Of
old Company NJ, World war veteT-
ans association, and Company d,
148th Regiment, of Urbana, will be
held Sunday, Nov. 10, at this place,
in the American Legion hall. The
Ladies' Auxiliary will serve ban
quet in the Legion hall at IL
o'clock. Chairman Harry W. Tor
bert, will preside, and after the
speaking program, members will be
entertained at the Clyde Garfield
cottage, on the west side. Between
$50 and 200 members are expected
to be in attendance from Columbus,
Dayton, Urbana and other places.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-07
AT w. l.. MCKINNEY HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. William Mckinney,
of Rokeby Lock, entertained with a
turkey dinner Sunday at their home
in honor of the oath birthday of the
formers sister, Hiss Rachel McEl-
hiney; also in honor of the goth
anniversary of the birthday Of
Duane Guerin, of Columbus, grand
son of Mr.. and Mrs McElhiney.
Covers were laid for 15-all mem
bers of the immediate family.