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Second Lieut.. Fred MoIthen, of
Butte, known as ''Dutch," prob
ably the best athlete ever turned
out by the Butte high school, was
instantly killed few days ago in
an airplane wreck at Paris Island,
s. G. No details of the accident
in which the Butte aviator lost
his life are given in the wire re-
ceived by his parents, which
follows:
Deeply regret to inform you that
your son, Second Lieut.. Fred T. Mol
then, was killed at o'clock p. m.
this date, as the result of an air.
plane failure"
Lieutenant Molthen enlisted in the
army three years ago this month.
AS part of his military training
ne attended the Massachusetts In
'titute of Technology at Boston, pre-
)aratory to entrance into the aviation
service. At the time of his death
lie was officer in charge of the army
Walton field at Paris Island.
Career in Butte
Dutch Molthen was one of the
est athletes, if not the best, ever
urned out at the Butte high school.
IS a freshman in 1912 he came out
or the football team at that time
eing coached by George Downer.
lie was too light to make good that
ear or the next, but in 1914 he
armed place in the back field and
helped win state championship for
le purple. The next year he was |
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the mainstay of the offensive, put.
| ting up such a remarkable game al
| full back that he was the unani-
nous selection for the all-state posi-
tion. Those who saw him in action
against the East Side high school
of Salt Lake City that Thanksgiving
day in Butte still speak of his line
bucking prowess, his work assuring
the locals the intermountain state
championship.
In the spring of 1916 Molthen came
out for track, the first time he had
seriously tried the sport. At the
state field meet at Misoula he turn
ed in the remarkable feat of winning
the quarter, half, and mile runs. all
in good time. This was enough to
give him the individual prize for the
year. His showing was so good that
funds we're raised and he was sent
to Chicago to take part in Stages Ma
tional Interscholastic meet. Against
the pick of the runners in the coun-
try, Molthen put Butte in the scoring
column by taking second place in
the quarter mile run.
One of the First to Join
The fall of 1916 the Butte star
went to the state university at Mis-
soula, where he made a position on
the Bruin back field though he was
not given az chance to show what
he could really do, according to some
who watched the Grizzly team that
year. War was declared in April
and Molthen was one of the first to
leave, SO he had no chance to ap-
pear in track suit.
He Joined the marines and was
,ent to Mare Island, CAL, for his
raining. There he was member of |
he wonderful marine football team
If 1917, which, under the coaching
If Hugo Bezdek, carried away the
western service championship. In
very game the Butte lad was men
ioned as one of the outstanding
tars of the contest. A little later
le was transferred and after a little
nore training went across for service
broad. Last fall he played on the
marine team at Quantico, Va, and
nade his usual good showing.
Molthen played hard, fast, heady
ootba1l, and he was clean and
portsmanlike in his work. AS a re-
ult he had many friends among his
pponents who feared his ability, butl
Tho admired him for his manly n
ualities. Had he elected to return 7,
D the university he would in all III
likelihood have gone down in the /
ruin records as one of their great Z
st football stars and trackmen.
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1t is not often that business and
sentiment mingle, but in Helena the
t. c. Power Company has preserved
some of the traditions of that old
Montana business house in verse. T.
c. Power is the Oldest Montana mer-
chandiser still active in business to-
day. He came to Fort Benton in
1867 and for 53 years he has been
selling goods of various kinds in
Montana. He was followed to Mon
tana by his brother, John w. Power,
and the firm of T. c. Power and
Brother became one of the biggest
and best known commercial concerns
in the west. Their brand was the
Block P, and besides their trading
establishments, they operated the
Benton or Block P. steamboat line on
the Missouri, the Block freighting
lines and the Block stage line be-
tween Fort Benton and Helena. To-
day the Power interests have many
mercantile establishments over the
state, have large agricultural i'm
plement business, an implement fac
tory, a statewide motor sales busi-
an extensive scale.
IOQcIL H. Il lCICAcl VI 11ClCld hdo
recently written some verses that
both reflect the spirit of pioneer days
in Montana and convey something of
the Block P history. They will be
read with interest by many old
timers who remember when the |
Block P brand was familiar sight |
on freight trail, river and stock |
ranges:
PRELUDE
There's a trail that winds out thru the
Thru the prairie dust yelvety grey,
Thru the fords, thru the coulees, and
gulches,
A trail that grows DINNER each day.
You can't make it without an old timer
To guide you and make you his guest,
For that trail is the long trail of mem'ry
That leads to the heart of the West.
Now it winds thru the shadows of sorrow,
Now it's warmed by the sunlight of smiles,
Now it fingers along pleasant waters,
Now it stretches Ger long weary miles.
But it never is lonesome, deserted,
AS you journey the distances vast,
For it always is crowded and peopled
With dim phantom shapes of the past.
Freight wagons creaking and lurching,
Leaving the old trading posts,
indian war parties scouting,
Silent and furtive as ghosts.
Cow punchers driving the trail herd ]
And the. stage coach that swayed as it
rolled
With it's passengers, sour dough and
pilgrim,
n quest Of adventure and gold.
cavalry trots thru it's dust clouds,
1unter, and trapper and scout,
Trader and miner and outlaw,
III meet on this marvellous route; 3
Where laughter and tears are found
mingled, H
Where a Prince may be found in shack,
IN this trail to the days most forgotten, Y
% the days that will never come back.
he deer and elk drink at it's waters,
nd the dark shaggy buffalo hordes 7
raze on the range by its\borders,
While the antelope muddy it's fords. B
Is wonderful trail to travel.
all trails it's the oldest and best, II
he trail OF an old timers memry
nd It leads to the heart Of the West. 81
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GRAIN STANDS SHOULDER HIGH

Never before have crops of winter
wheat in the Billings district been
in such prosperous condition. Be
tween Billings and Acton wheat is
declared to be shoulder high and
bearing heads of grain fully 10 inches
in length. This, claim experts, will
easily go 65 bushels to the acre.
All other crops are said to be more
luxuriant than in many years. The
1920 yield is expected to restore the
bigger portion of the wealth drained
away by the two "freak" years of
drought.
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THE PRESENT

Tho the placer diggings. now are but a
memory,
Tho the buffalo no longer roam the range,
Tho the days of frontier vigor,
Days of men quick on the trigger
Have faded, tho there's been d heap of
change;
Tho Last Chance Gulch has changed into
city,
Tho Block P freight team now you never
see,
Tho Benton days of steamboat glory
Are now but just a story,
Tho the West is not the West it used to be;
The old Block P survives thru all the
changes,
From the days of placer gold
From those virile days of old
From the rarin', tearin' days of sixty eight.
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wills Homes to Old Tenants

Gilbert Benedict, pioneer farmer,
who died in Helena a few day ago,
has in death carried out that splendid
trait for which he was known and
highly regarded for years, in be-
dVeathing to old friends, much of the
property which he held He was
knAwn for his generosity in aiding
old friends. He walked to Montana
in 1854 escorting wagon train. He
has given seven of the dwelling hous-
es hey owned to the tenants who lived
IN tham for many years, 1t is report
ed.
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THE MISSOURI

Well, stranger, / came up that river,
Back In the old early days.
And I've sure got strong liking for her,
She's human Ike, pard, in her ways.
Where them sumner clouds most touch
the snow banks
Spread like linen a-bleach in the sun,
borders
Where them little rills trickle and run,
Till bounding down thru the mountains,
With pennants Of mist all unfurled,
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SonN1 Oto
he in
is thminrom hemio the raoads
mill heai-
f npoye andsp dmesa
O or fire nd for domestic cpur
and RAVE
an Mr. C an Mr. Walters Mont born
aki S Shows hydoa plant
o p wheel from
meand1
lisa
n5 mill dandt
choo ndngt
miles O sidewalks been
sndg
NJ many houses
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Flathead Veteran Dead OF Wounds

Walter Shak, son of Mrs. B. A.
Shak of Bigfork, died a few days
ago at hospital at Salt Lake City,
where he was under treatment for
wounds received in the world war.
He served with distinction in France
and carried the scars of 80 wounds
received In battle, and was gassed.
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oh, they talk about their boss power aIf3.
their fancy drivers, too,
But a few old timers linger yet to vouch
That them skinners in the '60s-well, they
could drive a few
And boss power-well, now,- steer power
want no slouch.
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BUTTE AVIATOR
KILLED BY FALL
FRED MOLTHEN.
FAMOUS SCHOOL ATHLETE,
ACCIDENTS VICTIM

Credited With Being One of the Best
Athletes Turned Out by Butte
Schools; Joined Marines in 1916,
Went Abroad and Was Transferred
Into Aviation Corps.
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Women
Made Young

Bright eyes, a clear skin and body
full of youth and health may be
yours if you will keep your system
In order by regularly taking
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In the season recently ended Natal
produced about 1876, 900 tons of man.
ufactured sugar, record amount
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Winding armatures Of electric mo-
tors Is the purpose Of new motor
driven machine.
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GOlDMEDAI
ke'4,l.MM ',!!!!!

The worlds standard remedy for kidney,
liver, bladder and uric acid troubles, the
enemies of life and looks. In use since
1896. All druggists, three sizes.
Look for the name Gold Medal ON every hox
and accept imitation
The Washington times., 1920-06-29

Barracks yesterday. With her sister.
Miss Leila Gordon, she has been visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. Henry c. Muslin.
at San Diego, Cal.
Charles Noble Gregory. who spent
the week end with Former Senator
Henry A. DUPONT at Winterthur, near
Wilmington. Del, has taken a cot
tage at Dublin, N. H.. for the sum-
mer season and is leaving for New
England today.
Mrs. Armstead Davis and her son.
Henry Cassaway. Davis, 3rd.;S have
gone to Hot Springs, Va, and are
styling at the Homestead Hotel.
Mrs. Armstead Davis and her son,
Henry Gassaway Davis, 3rd.. have
gone to Hot Springs, Va, and are
staying at the Homestead Hotel.
. Mr.. and Mrs. william +. Hit have
taken a cottage at Coronado Beach,
Cal, where Mrs. Hit will spend the
greater part Of the summer. Blaine
Elkins, a brother of Mrs. Hit, will
spend a part of the season at Cor
onado Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac T. Mann and
family. after spending the early sum-
mer at their West Virginia estate.
have gone to Manchester-by-Sea,
where they have a house for the sum-
mer.
Miss Natalie Magruder. who is
making an early summer visit in
England, will sail for home this
week. She was the guest for some
weeks of Lord and Lady Glenconner
in London and is now visiting Mrs.
Asquith's sister. Mrs. Graham-Smith.
in Wiltshire.
A number OF guests from other
cities are here for the marriage of
Miss Gladys Lenore Helgesen, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Henry F. Helgeson, OF
Milton, N. D., and the late Congress
man Helgesen OF North Dakota, to
Henry Wellen Fisher, jr, which will
take place this evening. Among them
are Mr.. Fishers sister. Mrs. Edward
Russell Purcell, OF New York; Miss
Caroline Brown, of Coatesville. Pa;
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Brown. of Cham
bersburg, Pa; Howard Martin, OF
Monmouth, ILL.,, and Mrs. Clark and
MISS isabel CldTh, Ol San AhtohiO.
Mr. Fisher is the son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Wellen Fisher, of George
town, and, since the bride has small
apartment, the wedding will take
place at their home, 3205 r street
northwest. The Rev. DR.. w. G. Nc
Neil, pastor of Dumbarton Church,
will offciate. Only members of the
two families Will be present at the
ceremony, which will be followed by
reception for a small company.
Miss Helgesen will be attended by
Miss Carlyle Fisher. sister OF the
bridegroom, as maid of honor, and
Mrs. Emil Schaeffer. sister of the
bride, will be matron of honor. Her
brother, Elmer G. Helgesen, will give
her, in marriage. Mr.. Fisher will
have his cousin, Mr.. Cochran Fisher
of Washington, as his best man.
Mrs. Helgesen arrived from Chicago
several days ago to stay with her
daughter until after the wedding.
Mrs. Henry B. F. Macfarland has
opened hen house, Cap a PAigle, Muir
ray Bay, Province of Quebec.
John Shelton williams, jr.. who has
recently been appointed vice consul
at Athens, Greece. will sail on July
with the American consul general
Alexander w. Weddell, of Richmond
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THE FRENCH AMBASSADOR AND
NINE. JUssERARD win sail on

NINE. JUssERAND win sail on
July for France and viii
spend the summer abroad.
Count de Galard de BeArn. newly
appointed counselor OF the embassy,
who will be charge d'araireA In the
absence OF the ambassador, arrived In
New York yesterday and viii come
at once 10 Washington He Is accom-
panied by his daughter. Mile. Bea-
triee de Bearn. his welve-year-old
son, CASTOR. and a goyerness and tu-
tor, Count dc Bearn's last diplomatic
post was as secretary OF the peace
conference at Paris. He served be-
fore the war as secretary OF the
French embassy In PetrogrAd, held
several other posts OF importance and
in 1904 was attached TO the embassy
at Washington.
The British Ambassador. Sir Auck-
land Geddes, has leased Barton Lodge
at Hot Springs, Va, for the summer
embassy and members OF the STAFF
will be- transferred there within sae
next few days. The ambassador ex-
poets to 60 to Hot Spring about July
49, Lady Geddes will sail on Thurs
day for England and will return in
September, bringing her children with
her.
JAPANESE AMBASSADOR RETURNS
The Japanese Ambassador and Nine.
Shidehara have returned to the en-
bassy after spending the end OF the
week in New York.
Mrs. Daniels. wife OF the Secretary
OF the Navy, arrived In New York
yesterday from France, and was met
by her son. Worth Bagley Daniels.
who accompanied her to Atlantic City
in the afternoon. They will return
TO Washington tomorrow. - -,
Mrs Peter Goelet Gerry is visiting
In New York while Senator Gerry Is
in San Francisco to attend the Demo-
cratic national convention. Later in
the summer Senator and Mrs. Gerry
will go to their home at Warwick
Neck, r. !. ,F
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hays Hammond
have returned to their Washington
home from Chicago and will remain
"A week or ten days before going to
their place at Gloucester. Mass, for
the summer. Miss Natalie Hammond
will join her parents at Gloucester
next month.
Major Gen. and Mrs. George Bar
nett will go to their summer home,
Wakefield Manor. in Virginia tomor-
row. Mrs. Barnett's daughter, Miss
Anne Gordon, Joined her at the Marine
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Women's $1,000 and $1,000
Low Shoes, Pair S4.95

Worth your while coming down
town for this one item alone, not
to mention the many others in
the sale. These are in black, tan,
and patent leather; pumps, OK
fords, strap or Colonial styles.
Good assortment of sizes.
The Washington times., 1920-06-29
ECONOMIES ON THE STREET FLOOR

Cotton Bandings, q Yd., 19c
-3 to inches wide. In white
only.
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ECONOMIES
Awning Duck, q Yard, 39c

Tan and white striped Duck,
about 1000 yards in the sale. all
81 inches wide, suitable for max
ing new or mending old awnings,
tents, etc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
WILL OPEN NEW
 DEPARTMENT OF ATYALE

New Haven, June 16-Details of the new department of education of the Yale Graduate School, which will be boon to teachers in the New Haven schools as we'll as to those all over the world, were announced at the Graduate school today. The de- partrnent will consist of Frank B. Spaulding Ph. D., chairman, profes- sor of School administrations; Arnold L.. Gesel1, M. D., Ph. D., professor of child hygiene; J. Crosby Chapman, D. sc, Ph. D., associate professor Of educational phychology; Catherine T. Bryce, assistant professor of elemen- tary education; one professor to be named assistant professor of second ary education, and Margaret E. Cobb, M. A., clinical and research assistant.
 With two or three exceptions, the courses offered in the year 1920-21 are of grad1aee grade. All courses are open to Hson and women quail fled to pursue them with profit Such qualifications will usually consist of a college education, or it's equivalent, with at least a years teaching ex- perience, or a good general education with considerable experience as teacher or school executive.
 Saturday morning courses are of fered for the especial benefit of teachers and school executives in ser-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
COMMUNITY # CENTER TO BE
 OPENED JUNE 20

Sunday, June aoth, 1920, at p. m. will be the formal opening of the home for Jewish activities in the city of Bridgeport .,
 In order to carry out the purposes of the Y. M. and Y. W, H. A., to meet Eagles hall was purchased by the as- sociatfon and it will be converted for the purpose of Jewish community center. Vocational and educational classes, Jewish and patriotic activities and Americanization will be some of the important features, It will be the headquarters of all matters pertain ing to Jewish activities.
 The auditorium is splendidly deco rated and the program will consist of addresses by Hon. George H. Cohen, Assistant U, S, District Attorney of Hartford, an eloquent and forceful orator. His subject will be '"rhe Scope of the Y, M. and Y. W. H. A. in the Jewish Community" The Hon. Harry G. Fromberg, a leading attor- ney of New York City, will talk on tne sub3ect of "The Jew as an Amer ican.~ Rev, & Newman, also of New York. will deliver an address on an Interesting subject that will suit the dedication of the building.
 Refreshments, music, dancing and entertainment will also be provided. Mss Estel1e Bernstein, accompanied at the plano by Miss Adelaide Zeigler, both ct Bridgeport, will render some vocal selections Miss Estaire Kaye, Acccsnpanfed by Miss Sally Brody, both of New York will render some o& the selections of the 'Oh My Dear Inus&cn1 comedy, a Princess theater success. Miss Kaye was leading lady of the company and has just com pteted a successful tour through the country Miss Rrody is of the vaude- vile team of Rock and Brody. A ccun1nun1ty chorus by the Young Judsa Clubs will lead in the singing o$ the national anthem and th4 Hebrew national anthem "Hatikvah-A
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
PERROTTI SHOT
 AS ELIMINATION
 OF DEADLY FEUD

New Haven. June 16 = Dominick Perrotti, who is at liberty on bonds of s10,o00 in connection with the all legged sale of poisonous whiskey for which he was charged with man slaughter in Springfield, Mass. was shot and probably fatally wounded here last night.
 Michael Fibre of Torrington was. arrested as Perrotti's assailant and is held without bonds by order of Coro ner Mix. Perrotti was sitting on the seat of motor truck when a man walking along the sidewalk drew a revolver and fired five shots at him. Several of the bullets struck Perrotu-
 The shooting was the continuation of a feud among "whiskey runners according to the police. Perrotti, the police say. Is a member of 8 band which has been bringing large quan- titles of liquor from New York into Connecticut. His motor truck figured in a recent hold-up at Port Che>ter, N. Y.. which the police describe as a .-frame-up." The police say that Fibre came here yesterday from Wa terbury and waited on the street for Perrotti to appear.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
JUNE WEDDINGS
Seiu1S-Bruce-

A most unique shower was given in honor of Miss Nicholine Bruce, whose marriage to J. H. Seims will take place June 30, by Mrs. Lester Burdick of Westfield avenue The bride-elect was completely surprised by the party and was then showered with groceries of every description The home was prettily decorated with wild flowers and the decorations on the table were also wild flowers
 Miss Bruce is the daughter of MT. and Mrs Robert Bruce of 116 Marion street She has been feted a num- Der of times in honor of her coming marriage and has a host of friends in this city. MT. Seims is connected with the Lake Torpedo Go.
 The guests included Mrs Fred Carstenson, Mrs. Frederick BeH, Miss Bessie Rose, Mrs George Hogg Miss Edith Hayden, Mrs. Otto Ri1ins, Mrs Gilbert Mott, Miss Helen San- ger, Mrs. William Thomas, Miss Belle Bruce, Mrs Rosalind Eckel, Miss Nicoline Bruce
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
40 WILL GO TO
 FRISCO TO HELP
 PICK PRESIDENT

New Haven, June 15-NearIy 40 will be in the party of delegates, all ternates and guests, when the state delegation to the Democratic nation al convention at San Francisco leaves this city for the Pacific Coast, Thursday afternoon at 4:35 o'clock, eastern standard time, it was am nounced here late this afternoon. following meeting of delegates and alternateS at their headquarters in the Hotel Garde- Although three of the official party will not be on the special cars that will take the dele gatjon west, Secretary Alexander S Lynch faces the problem of accom- modating more people than the sleep ing provisions on the three cars per- nit
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
HOGAN REINSEATED
 AS LIQUOR AGENT

John Hogan of AnsDnta who was recently exunerated from charges of drunkenness at a hearing before R. T. Sands, special federal investigator, was restored to the staff of Prohibi- ton Endorsement Omcer Thomas Mo Auline today MT Hogan received the hearty congratulations of Mir Mo Auline and all members of the force and departed this morning for the northern part Of the state hot on the trail of moonshfnerA
 No word has been received from Washington relative tp the affidavits of good character sent on behalf of Edward Monahan and Joseph Rey- holds former members of the local dry enforcement staff who were found guilty of drunkenness at the same hearing at which Hogan was acquitted
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-16
TROLLEY EMPLOYES
 GRANTED PAY INCREASE

Danbury, June 16-Readjustmen of wages made between the receiver, J. Moss Ives. and employees of the Danoury & Bethel Street Railway CO, and which have been accepted as sat tsfactory, give the men 55 cents an hour for those on two-men cars and 65 cents an hour for the motorman- conductor on the one-man cars Dur ing the probationary period of six months mem Will have 50 and 60 cents an hour- respectively, for the two types of -carz. MT Moss, as re- ceiver, stntes that means will have to be devised to meet the increased cost of operation