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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-07-04
Libby Visitors To Morrison Coves Write
Description of Those Fomous Governs

Morrison Cave is located about
81 miles from Butte on the JEFF
ferson River. 1t is high up on the
mountain side, in limestone rock
formation, overlooking the whole
river valley. This cave was dis
covered years ago by two bear
hunters.
The cave is being developed by
the State Park board and is already
open to the public. It is easily ac-
cessible, about two miles from the
main highway and only a walk of
about quarter of a mile from the
parking ground
The parking areas and lodges are
now being finished by the CCC boys
in rustic design of natural stone
and hewn timber. An easy strail
leads to the cave entrance from the
parking area, and a new entrance
tunnel of about ten feet in length
has been cut into the cave because
the natural entrance was too pre-
cipitous for public use
The cave is composed of about
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-07-04
Park Board Employee
To Visit Libby Caves

Walter Neils, member of the
State Park Board, met with that
group Saturday afternoon at the
Morrison caves, located east Of
Whitehall. The purpose of this
meeting was for the board to be
present for the first operation of
the new Lighting system recently
installed.
Previous to this period it was
necessary for all visitors to carry
flashlights or miners lamps when
they went through the caves. Now
with the new lighting system, 1t is
possible to get much finer view
of the unusual system OF passages
which, it has been said, are more
beautiful than those of the Nam
moth cave
Mr.. Neils said he had long talk
with the person in charge Of the
Morrison caves and he has agreed
to visit Libby some time this fall
to make a thorough survey of the
Governs south Of this city. At that
time expert advice will be given a.
to the plausibility of opening then
as tourist attraction.
Morrison caves are located cas-
Of Whitehall and are just three mile.
off highway No. 10. Any person
making the trip through that re
gion, according to Mr.. Neils, coule
spend two hours very profitably BY
taking the trip through the caves
Edward and Richard Neils, Free
Clark and Calvin Harley accom-
panied Mr. Neils on the trip.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-07-04
Mourar Warns BE Careful

Patrolman George Mourar reports
the arrests of the following.
June rs, &. L. Hewitt, Troy, fined
$40 for improper license in Justice
Gibbs court.
June n, William Vaughn, Libby,
fined five dollars for license viola
ton in Justice Gibson's court.
June rs, John c. Gonyou, Spo-
kane, forfeited three dollars in Jus
tice Payne's court in Troy for Ii
cense violation.
Alvin Privette, Troy, fined SIS
in Justice Gibbs court June 20 for
improper license.
Mr.. Mourar asks that all drivers
exercise all possible care while
driving during the holiday. He stated
this morning, 1T would be a fine
record if we, Of Montana, could
keep our list of accidents on July 4th
down as low as they were last year
With the earnest cooperation of all
drivers this can easily be done"
viii Purchase More Street Oil.
The city council met in regular
session last evening at the city hall
and attended to much routine bust
ness A general discussion on street
work was held and it was decided
that an extra car of oil may be
purchased.
No change in the prices for ad
| mittance to the swimming pool wa
made.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-07-04
Asks For
~
00Du ~ VI
Open Season
On Birds, Elk
Libby Committee Submits
Recommendatiuus to Stnte
Game Warden.
WANTS 8 DAYS ON
BIRDS, Is DAYS ON Xix

The fish and game committee Of
tie Libby Commercial Club md Dr..
]. p. Campbell, president q he
Rod and Gun Club, met Monday sev-
ening at the city hall to dfscslsG
game business.
Chairman E. M. Boyes Of the fish
and game committee, announced
yesterday that letters were written
to ]. A. Weaver, state game war
den, recommending that an eight
day open season, September 1871
inclusive, be granted on upland
birds.
1t was also the recommendation
Of the two groups that season Of
Is days, December LIS inclusive,
be granted for an elk season in Lin
coin county. Along with this the
two groups asked that the Pleas
ant valley country that was opened
last year also be opened this year.
The reason for this request was to
get rid of the desired number of
elk for sure. In other words, il one
section is opened and another closed
the elk will just move and the kill
will be very small They asked
that the season be opened ON either
sex.
During April the commission
granted an order setting three
day season on fork horn bull elk.
The local group asked that this
grant be rescinded.
W. J. Darlington, deputy game
warden, was also present at the
meeting and all of the above mate
rial met with his approval
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-07-04
Fire at Sawmill
Soon Extinguished

All was peaceful and quiet Sun
day afternoon until the deepthroat-
ed mill siren rent the air with a
scream that terrified many lis
teners.
Fortunately the fire at the J. Neils
Lumber company mill was only in
one of the saWdust blowers and the
efficient mill fire department had
the thing taken care Of in a very
short time.
The city department was also on
the job to be Of any assistance pos
sible but were riot called into
action.
All those who could hop, skip or
jump were Johnny -on- the-spot to
see what the trouble was and there
is no doubt but what Sunday after
noon saw more visitors at the mill
than has been there for many q
moon
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-07-04
Fast Half Moon Team
Here Next Sunday

Sunday, July Z, the City of Libby
baseball club will again try their
luck against the Half Moon team,
current leaders of the Kalispell city
league.
The first game which the local
boys played was against the Hall
Moon outfit and Libby was beaten
The locals are in much better shape
than they were at that time and il
is believed they will put up much
stronger fight. However, the Hall
Mooners have no intention of re-
linquishing their present standing
and by reputation are one of the
toughest clubs in this vicinity.
1t has been announced that spe-
cial prices will prevail for this
game and everyone is invited tc
witness the feature.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-07-04

Largest Unit
In Montana
Three Oranges in Lincoln
County Establish Pomona
Chapter at Eureka.
E. BERGSIEKER, LEONIA
is WORTHY MASTER

On Saturday night the large vel
low school bus driven by Louis
Burrell left Libby at $50 loaded
with representatives of the Leonis
and Libby Oranges on their way te
Eureka to help organize the Lin
coin County Pomona.
State Master Haase was the or
ganizer, assisted by Floyd Johnson
OF Kalispell, who is state assistant
steward and also master of the Flat
head County Pomona and the Still
water Grange. The signing of the
charter listed 131 names, making
this the largest Pomona in the state
Mrs. Haase gave the very impress
sive obligation to those assembled
and other necessary instructions, af-
ter which she asked Mr.. Johnson to
take charge OF the election.
The following officers were elect
ed.
Worthy Master-E. F. Bergsieker,
Montana Treasure Grange.
Worthy Overseer-Zelmer Moses,
Tobacco Valley Grange.
Worthy Lecturer-Pearl Chap
pell, Montana Treasure Grange.
Worthy Gate Keeper-Sam Leigh
ty, Tobacco Valley Grange
Worthy Steward-Howard Helms,
Tobacco Valley Grange.
Worthy Assistant Steward-Leslie
Fletcher Kootenai Valley Grange.
Worthy Chaplain Anna G.
Herbst. Kootenai Valley Grange.
Worthy Treasurer-E M. Slau-
son, Kootenai Valley Grange.
Worthy Secretary-JuIa A. Bee
be, Kootenai Valley Grange.
Worthy Pomona Elizabeth
Oneal. Kootenai Valley Grange.
Worthy Ceres-Vina Hudson, To-
bacco VALLEY Grange
Worthy Flora-Mabel Shea, To-
bacco Valley Grange.
Worthy Lady Assistant Steward
Ruth Shea, Tobacco Valley Grange.
State Master Haase installed the
new officers at the close OF the
election. She was assisted by Mr..
Johnson and Mr. Hinengson.
The ladies of the Tobacco Velley
Grange served a delicious lunch at
late hour. after which the visitors
left for their home.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-07-04
Two Fined.

Friday evening city Police Judge
Elmer Switzer, Sr, held court at
the city hall.
Floyd Peterson plead guilty to
creating a nuisance and was fined
$50 which was to be RENTED in 80
days Il he properly installed plumb
ing in his home.
John Wilkes was fined $40 for not
cleaning up the grounds surround
ing his home as ordered. The fine
is to be RENTED if he complies with
the order of the health officer.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-07-04
Returns From Extensive
Trip Throughout West

John Blackboard returned last week
from a two months trip spent in
the coast parks. Besides visits to
Sequoia, Yosemite, Crater Lake, and
Mts. Lassen and Rainier, he drove to
Phoenix, Tucson and Nogales, Ari-
IONA. He also stopped enroute at
the Malheur and Sacramento mi
gratory bird refugees. The super
intendent of the Malheur, Ore, ref
uge took Mr.. Blackford on an in
spection tour of the reserve, which
he says was most enjoyable and
instructive.
While in San Francisco he con-
suited nerve specialist at STAN
ford University and Lane Hospital
regarding the effects of a strepto-
cocci infection that caused q long
illness a number of years ago. He
was informed the injury to nerves
done by certain types OF these in
fections is likely to be permanent,
but has been started on a course of
treatment which it is hoped will
result in further improvement.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-07-04
Little Daughter Dies.

Myrtle Sylvana Peterson, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Peterson,
died at the Libby hospital June %
after undergoing an operation for
ruptured appendix.
She was born in this city March
10, 1888
Those surviving beside her moth
er and father are one brother and
one sister beside several aunts anc
uncles.
Services were conducted by the
Rev. Albert Hart Tuesday evening
Phyllis DeRosia, Harriet Wichun
and Alice and Joyce McRell were
pallbearers. Singing was by TIN
Rebekahs.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-07-04

five miles of tunnels, chambers, and
passageways which traverse the in
terror of the mountain. The en-
tirety of the cave is not open to
the public to date, as exploration is
still being carried on in few iso-
lated passageways.
A system of stairWays and paths
within the cave proper afford easy
footing for the visitor. The cavern
is brilliantly illuminated through
out by numerous concealed flood
lights and the effect of this ingen-
ious indirect lighting plan upon the
innumerable formation is indeed
wonderful. The immensely of this
subterranean cathedral is truly as
founding; huge stalagmites tower
above and innumerable stalactites
hang like frozen waterfalls from
the ceiling, which in places is all
of sixty feet overhead An attempt
to describe the beauty and delicate
shading of color found within the
cave would be futile.
Visitors report that Morrison Cave
overshadows in beauty and abund-
ance of interesting formation, the
Oregon Caves and rivals Carlsbad
Caverns of New Mexico in these re-
spects. The temperature in the cave
is At degrees both in winter and
summer, and noticeable flow of
fresh air can be felt in all parts
of the caverns at any time.
Biologists say the formation of
A. v.f1
quakes, spaced over a period of
millions of years. The first quake
separated the limestone stratas and
allowed water to hollow out the
labyrinth of gallery and chambers.
The second quake shook tons of
hose rock down from the ceiling of
the rooms During this period drip
pings Of limeWater built up the
stalagmites and stalactites some of
which required as long as forty
million years to form. The last
earthquake shook down and toppled
over many of these huge columns
and pillars, but left virtually for
ests of them standing.
There is adequate guide service
and lighting throughout the cave
and by next summer all arrange
ments for tourists will be COM
pleted. A real treat is in store for
those who visit Montana's Morrison
Cave.
Note-lThe above article was
prepared and written by Fred Clark,
Jr., Edward Neils, Calvin Harley
and Richard Neils who visited the
Morrison cave last week in the COM
pany of Walter Neils, who is a
member of the State Park BOARD \
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-07-04
Hospital Notes.

June 28, born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Russell Little, girl.
Misses Rhea Dolan and Mary WOLF
Of Troy underwent tonsilectomies
Monday.
Mary Jean Shelley, Donnie Chal-
linor Raymond Erickson and Dor
othy Napean were tonsiiectomy pa
tents Monday.
The small daughter of Ethan Bur-
bingham was patient July 2.
Mrs. Cole McDougall of Troy is 9
patient.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-07-04
Huge Quantity
Of Water Used

A report from the Mountain
States Power company office dis
closes the fact that 100000 gal
Ions OF water were consumed by
residents of Libby last week in
comparison to 100000 used dur
ing a similar period in 1899.
The reason for this great increase
in the use of water is credited tc
the increase in improvements or
property in the city but more es-
pecially to the unusual dryness
which has prevailed throughout
this section.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-07-04
Crews Arriving
To Oil Highway

G. D. Lyons of the highway CON
tracing firm, was in Libby Satur-
day and Sunday. While here he
said oiling crews for highway work
south of Libby would move onto
the job this weekend Engineers
arrived week ago and are already
doing necessary survey work
The project to be oiled is that
part of highway No. 2 lying be-
tween the Kinds beer parlor and
Elk Hill
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-07-04
Commissioners Transact Business.

The regular meeting of the county
commissioners started Monday of
this week and at time of publication
was still in session.
Routine business affairs took up
most Of the time but one piece of
business was transacted which is
of special interest to Libby citizens.
It was agreed that County Com
missioner James Mahoney would do
some OF the work If the city would
do the oiling on the street along the
mill row, from the city limits to the
gate OF the cemetery and the road
to the ski hill.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-07-04
CANDIDATE LEUTHOLD KILLED

John H. Leuthold, 81, of Mott, a
candidate for the republican NOM
1natlon for governor, was killed
about 8 o'clock Monday morning
while driving OH the highway about
u miles east of Glasgow.
Witnesses of the accident saw
Leuthold's car approaching through
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-07-04
Troy Resident Dies.

Nick Jackich, resident of Troy for
many years, died suddenly at that
city Monday. No relatives have
been located as yet and funeral
arrangements have not been made
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-07-04
STORES CLOSE ON FOURTH.

Notice is hereby given that Libby
stores will be closed all day on
July 4th, as is the usual practice.
MERCHANTS COMMITTEE.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-07-04

drizzling rain. It appeared to be
skidding on the slippery oiled road,
and crashed into the side of truck.
The car went partly off the road in
to the borrow pit. The truck over
turned on its side but its two oc-
cupants were unhrurt. Leuthold
was bleeding badly when removed
from the car and soon died.
Mr.. Leuthold was in Libby not
long ago in behalf of his campaign.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-07-04

Henry Brink arrived in town this
morning to spend the 4th.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20
Hither And Thither

Mrs lillian Vaughn and her bro-
thcr Oliver stone left last Friday
for Atlanta. Ga. and Jacksonvilla.
Fla. 10 spend two weeks with rela-
tives and friends
Mrs Ida Gross OF New York
City was called TO Detroit June %
TO he at the bedside Of her sick
sister Mrs Marie Little or Sher-
man street During her stay IN The
city Mrs. Gross was the enest Of
William II wehh and family Of
Bangor street. Mrs Gross left Tor
her home Friday. July 10.
Alonzo Murdock OF 2q1S Aniietam
street left Monday on a motor trip
10 Montgomery. Ala. where he
plans TO spend ten days.
Mrs. r. r. Clendenning Of $500
Redwood avenue. with her daurh-
ter and son-in-law Mr.. and Mrs.
Claywell Turner OF e00s whitewood
street. returned last week from a
ten-dav motor trip 10 Greenvllle.
Ala. and Nashville. Tenn. While in
GreenvIlle. they visited Mrs. Clend-
enning's father and sister. and the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20
What, Turkey
In July!

Those faithful Sisters OF the Shi-
loh baptist church Of which he
Rev. Mr.. Henderson is pastor had
come all tho way from Port Huron
10 take charge OF the delectable
menu and efficient serving. Roast
turkey. II Won please. headed 'he
list. surrounded by all the neces-
sary accessories which included
the fastest salad OF gelatin and
mixed sweet pickles you most ever
had In your mouth 4 delicious
dessert OF ice cream and home
made cake completed the menu. all
OF which was served IN abundance
The ladies from Port Huron
were: Mesdames Sophia Adams.
Lucille Johnson. l.. Finley and w
l.. Turner. all spotless in white uni
forms.
Concentrating the happy couple
upon their successful matrim m
ial voyage OF forty years. and
wishing them many more, were
the Rev. and Mrs. r. II. Pittman
and their house guests. Mr.. and
Mrs. F. J. Hill and Miss Louise
Hin Of Gainesville. Fla. the Rev.
and Mrs. Grant Foster. Mr.. and
Mrs. walter Lee. Mr. and Mrs.
John Young, Mrs. Nora Pelham,
Mrs. william Finley. Mrs. James
Harris. Mrs. Rosa Dexter. Mrs.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20
Johnson's Business Is
Attracting A Large
Westside Patronage

A much-talked about business
newly opened on the westside, and
one that is attracting large num-
her OF patrons Is the Johnsons con.
fectionery. 473S Milford avenue. he
tween Thirteith and Woodrow
streets. Upon entering the plare.
ones attention is readily drawn 10
the strictly up-to-date equipment
and the neatness and cleanliness so
much in evidence.
Courteous and prompt service IL
rendered by the neatly uniformed
Mattresses. Johnson's confection-
>ery carries supply OF select ice
cream. soft drinks, sodas. sundaee.
candies and also serves tasty light
lunches.
The genial proprietors. Ernest
Johnson and his sister. Miss Annie
Johnson are very we'll known on
the westside and are receiving a
noticeable appreciative patronage
from their several friends. Mr.
Johnson. who formerly conducted
SucceSsiul laundry business Is al
80 live wire representative OF the
Tai Importers products.
Because OF long participation in
religious and civic activities. Il is
predicted that the Johnsons viii
enjoy an even more fourishing
patronage among their many we'll
wishers.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20

mons ana iOadS on Cnecf'
The occasion. OF course. was in
celebration Of tho two-scorc years
the Hankersons have nurturcd that
sacred promise. 81 do | will. for
better or for worst
Evidencing joy in It's fulness.
this popular pastor and his "hettcr
half made a striking picture AZ
they received the large number Of
guests. assisted by their eldest
son and wife. Mr.. and Mrs. James
Hankcrson. and Joseph Ir.. while
four OF their darling wee grand
daughters looked on with chubby
faces beaming over with smiles.
Mrs. Henderson was beautiful IN
gown of peach taffcta The skirt
was full with insets ~ net OF The
same shade. The bolero. made with
pulled sleeves. was fastened with a
neat little sash OF matching ma
terial. She wore a silk flower ~
peach and powder blue at the
neckline. Her hcaddrcss was q
cluster OF flowers OF very faint
hue. fastened on TO white net.
The Rev. Mr.. lIankerson was
very trim In white trousers and
wore q dark pin-strined coat, in
the lapel Of which was placed a
white carnation. Their sons James
and Joseph were also becominsly
attircd for the occasion. Mrs.
James Henderson wore nimsy
chiffon dress Of navy and white.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20
Carnation Club

Members OF the Carnation club
Err delightfully."- entertained
Thursday evening. July Ii nv Mrs.
Cora Morricks in the home Of Mrs.
Gessie Smith on Hazlett street All
members were present excent Mrs.
Fssie Iockhart, who is visiting in
Macon. Georgia.
AZ the end OF tho business ses-
sion. a social hour was eniovcd.
during which tho hostess served n
very tasty mcnn. The next meeting
will he AZ the home or Miss Katie
Olds on Bangor street.
The club members congratulated
Mrs Gcssie smith for the now ad-
dition 10 her lovely bungalow
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20
Strictly Personal

Iiockway eolofed t'hn4msn %
TIE Nor'h End MI leaNe me civ
70 visit relatives n Noara Rsrou.
Miss whom BE- hss rof seen fo~
nunnrf of ytaf$ Ne IS INC onlv
ratc man in Flint who speaks me
,hine-e laneue'
Mis- lara chapman charming
niece ~ James Eter is eniov'ng
4 lntfly vacation in Chicago, H.,
visiting relatives
F1nerai .r'V'f"S wer held lsst
fr.lar III 'ftbesnar.c Bapfisi Tor
Nr lls'l The re-, r T. Balou o.
f,iafed
The Gospel singers rendered
mus cai proeram AZ shiloh Bap-
Nst chgrrh SUNDAY which WAS ire
menduNs Sutee-s
Tc Rev G W James is pastor.
MIS- TWpiu wifc ~ the Rev
Nr l'grpn WAS speaker AZ q Joint
meeting Spnaa' az pm A. Cold
en koaf R8r'is ehnioh Antioch
pap'is' hal 'ho largest attendance
ar1 fa-cd mo larses' amoun, Of
money
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20
Grace Stephenson
Has Surprise Party

Miss Grace Stephenson Of 6lol
Mortified street was honorcd with
a surprise birthday party Friday.
July 10 by Mrs Joseph Wright of
Fcrndale. Mich. Mrs Wligh's
lawn was preitily decorated wNh
pink and japanese lanterns and
made nice setting for The affair
Those who came TO wish Grace q
happy birthday were Norma We
Conner. Stenn6tta Crayton Phiilip
Masterson. Rosemary wilkinson,
Nable Saunders. Grace Osborne,
GLADYS Stephenson. Constance
smith. Vera Roberts. Rcrnice Nor
ris. varcla Fletcher. Frances
Spurlock. and Glolcne Spurlock
The honoree was the recipient ~
several gifts.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-20
Mrs. Turpin Honored
At A Birthday Party

A very happy birthday, is the
way Mrs. Turpin thinks Of last
TUESDAY. lulv .. when she was Civ
on a genuine surprise n the home
OF Mr. and Mrs Peter Jacqurtie.
Born in tho heart Of Mrs Iacquelte
and sponsored ny tho Sistcrhood &c
the church. this delightful party
showed tho real ability and fine
spirit o. these ladies.
More than 80 members and
friends joined IN the celebration
and enjoyed tho delicious leo course
served hy the committee. Mrs Tar
pin received many beautiful and
useful Gifts and wishes 10 exnress
her sincere thanks TO all who help
ed TO make the occasion such a
happy ono