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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02

Many pretty actresses have been called, million dollar girls but Maryland Morne is known as the
 dollar girl" Maryland is a mil lion dollar girl" toos but she gets her other appei1ation from the fact that she greatly resembles that God dess of Liberty engraved on one side of the silver dollar Los Angeles cinematographers believe that they have found a true representative of the Hellenic or Grecian type in Miss Morne. Her measurements in addi- tion to her features compare favor ably with those generally ascribed to the statesque classical type.
 Before entering pictures Miss Morne began her career as a model and New York clothiers were eager for her services. She then went on the stage and from there to the screen.
 She is soon to appear in the role of Jane McKaye in R. A. Walshs production of Peter B. Kyne's story, Kindred of the Dust
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02
BANDIT STEALS PANTS
 AND PREVENTS PURSUIT

Kansas City, Mo, Feb. 2.-Shame on such a bandit-he robbed Morris Bluestein and then stole his pants to prev Tt pursuit.
 It was awful, terrible. something fierce," B1uestein told police.
 'sThere I stood, in my sctocking feet, garbed in my Shirt-tai1."
 The bandit held up Bluestein in his toggery shop, where the stock of goods does not include trousers. Pointing to the snow outside, the ban dit opined that man would have to be dressed warm to go out there."
 Then he made Bluestein take off this shoes and trousers and tucking them under his arm departed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02
MANY REPORTS OF
 MAIL R0BBERIES

Postal patrons sending mall to European countries, especially South ern Europe and any unsettled country are again cautioned against sending money, jewelry or other Valuaples through the mails as cliams for losses or thefts of the valuables will not be paid.
 Authorities are reoeivi9g reports every day of robberies of the mails in these countries and every day people come into the postmaster with reports that money sent to the prohibited countries through the mails has been stolen, but no claim can be paid be- cause of the postal ruling.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02

chance in @ million and follows his mad scheme with superb gameness to the end.
 His character changes. He be- comes ruthless-diabolical in his cum ming. And yet there are occasions when his old, self comes back This tremendous characterization is enact ed in way that only Henry B. Wal thau is capable, and makes one of the most notable screen impersonations of the year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02
EMPIRE.

Henry B. WalthaIrs splendid acting has never been more strongly empha- sized than in the characteristic of the man who took the greatest sport ing chance in "A Splendid Hazard" :" -'hich will be shown at the Empire theatre today.
 The character. one of the strongest Of human paradoNes, is that of Karl Breitman, the central figure in the novel of Harold MacGrath, which has been transferred to the screen by Al Ian Dwan and released by First Ma tional- The character of Breitman is most unusual and and interesting. In his blood rages veritable tempest of contra dictory impulses. He is at once an admirable hero and & mad misanthrope.
 A warm hearted, but volatile, news paper correspondent, he finds evidence that he is a descendant of Napoleon. His soul is suddenly set afiane by [, mad ambition to restore the glory ot the old empire Believing it his mission in life to do this, he ignores the tremendous difficulties that lie in his way and stakes his life on the one
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02
NEW HAVEN TRAINS ON TIME.

An increase of IA per cent. in the number of trains run on time during the year 1921, as compared with 1920, The +ransportation department of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company. The total mum Der of trains run by the New Haven during 1921 was 505,S53, of which 461.204. or 911 per cent, were on time. The percentage for 1920 was I'll,
 For the ten months from March to December, 1920, the period immedi- atelv following the return of the rail roads to their owners, the New Ha- ven's percentage of trains on time was SOP, while for the same period in 1921 the percentage was 91.6.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02
This picture of George Arliss

This picture of George Ar1iss wear ing a mechanics uniform must have been taken in the wee sma' hours of mechanic or garage. man who looked as immaculate as this after he punched the time clock. It is just what one would expect, however, of the fas- toned to seeing him in costume parts where every detail of his toilette is perfect. His picturization of "Disraeli'' was called one of the ten best pie lures of 1921.
 In his new film he plays in overa11s instead of satin brooches. The pie ture is ''The Ruling Passion" from a story by Earl Derr Biggers. It is a comedy-drama with many an odd twist of characterization
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02
GnSht Oh GOsht

Ruth Wightman, who writes the continuities for Gouverneur Morris Goldwyn photo plays, is sporting a handsome diamond ring set in plati- mum. She drew it at a party given by Max Linder, the French comedian. Each girl present received a package, but only one had such a valuable present, and Miss Wightman was the lucky girl.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02
Another Denial

Most people get out announcement cards when they get married. Patsy Ruth Miller Is going to reverse the process. She's getting out announce I..ents that she isn't married. The reason is that Ruth Miller was re- gently married in Los Angeles. But they are not the same girl at all.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02

When Lon Chaney was eleven years old he began his theatrical career by hiring out as @ stage hand, in spite of protests from his family, at a theater in his home town, Colorado Springs. He was paid twenty-five cents a night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02
Denies Yarn

Elinor Fair has put the nothing-to- it stamp on the report of her engage ment to Lew Cody. Hasn't even seen him for nearly a year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02
EX-ENfPREss LEAVES LISBON.

London, Feb. 2.-Former Empress Zita, of Austria, has left Lisbon for Madeira Islands to rejoin her hus- band in exile, said an Exchange Tel egraph dispatch from Lisbon today. She was allowed to return to Switzer- land to visit her sick son.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02

Although not generally known, Gertrude Astor was originally cast as the mother in Mary Pickford's Little Lord Faunt1eroy." Later the star de- cided to play Dearest as well as the title role.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02

Once again rumors are heard in rnovieland to the effect that Harry Myers of Mark Twains "Connecticut Yankee fame is to be starred by one of the well known producers in a sue cesSion of comedies.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02
CARVER DOONE"


 Donald Macdonald. one of the screens best known ''heavies,'' has been selected by Maurice Tourneur to play the role of Carver Doone" in his screen production of the famous novel, Horne Doone' Jack Mo Donald, who has appeared in numer- ous former Tourneur pictures, has been cast as ''Counce11or Doone" The feature is now in it's fourth week of production under MT. Tourneur's per Sonal direction.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02
Nexv Bedroom Drama

A novel scene in Marie Prevost's picture, now making, will be an or phanage with AS beds containing as many kiddies of all co1ors and con ditiOnS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02
Maryland Morne, the Dollar Giri.~

black-haired young actor who plays Rupert of Hentzau" in Rex Ingram 8 latest production for Metro, 'The Prisoner of "Zenda," is a native of Durango, Mexico.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02

A comedy in which all the charac- ters will be played by children is one of the novelties promised by the Hal Roach studio, which makes the Harold Lloyd fun films.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02

May Allison has sold her home in Hollywood and announces her return to the footlghts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02

Members of the Algonquin club will entertain their families at an open house session tonight. A buffet lun- cheon will be served.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02
Reformers Please Note

Mermaid Comedies has followed the example of Sennett and Christie and decided to discard 'sbathing girls in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02
"WHITE SOLDIERS" TO RE FILMED

The final O. K. has been put on l Violet Clark's continuity for Kath- crime MacDona1d's forthcoming pro- duction of White Shoulders adapted from George Kibbe Turner's maga- zine serial.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02

GOSSIPY BITS
 Ramon Samaniegos, the handsome
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1922-05-05
OTTER CREEK LIVESTOCK
ASSOCIATION 4 LIVE RODY

Forest Supervisor Whitman and
Ranger Rolfe Recently met with the
Otter Creek Stock association at the
Taylor Creek ranger station. At that
time the principal range problems dis
cussed We're the amount of sailing
needed on the range. the adaptability
Of the commensurability requirement
TO local conditions. how best to ar
rive at the proper proportion between
summer and winter grazing privileges
and the need of special rules regulat-
ing the us of bulls on the association
range. 1t was agreed that salt would
be placed at the bginning OF the graz
ing seasno on these portions of the
range where ther was insufficient. al
kali. The commensurabilitya and win
ter permit problems were discussed
from all angles and then left with
the advisory board to work out with
the forest service at / later date. and
the bull problem was retired ever to
the fall meeting.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1922-05-05
CATTLE sHOCLD SELL. ON
4 HIGHER LEVEI.

The livestock industry has set the
pace for agricultural readjustment and
indications are that lit will continue
to exert a dominant influence in the
return Ct business to normal condi-
tions." according to quartely report
issued by $. f. Stafford. president Of
the Chicago Livestock Exchange.
Hog values are on sound basis.''
says the report. Continued light sup
plies may be expected. Even the her.
aided cver-supply next winter will
hardly materialize because OF the
enormous losses the spring pig crop
has sustained.
"A high sheep market al. summer
may be expected on account of meag-
err supplies. The shortage Is general
throughout the country but n,cst
acute east of the Missouri river
Cattle should sell at higher levels
We are on the verge of a scarcity oi
beef producing animals that would
have become acute before now had
not the depression caused an increase
In marketing at the same time it cur
tailed consumptive demand. The ap.
proach of warm weather improves the
outlet for b eef"
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1922-05-05
P. I. Program
Continued Week

On account OF the Death of Mrs.
Alice Blenkner wife Of School Trustee
Ralph T. Blenkner. the Parents Teach
ers program that was to be given at
Shorty hall this (Friday) evening.
has been postponed one week to Fri
day evening. May 18TH The program
at the time will be as follows:
Selection by Powder River band
Business session.
Talk. what the Parent nt-Teachers
Association Can DO to Make Our Next
Year successful" BY chas. Einsei.
Seiectin by quartette.
Talk. What the Ind 'vidual Citizen
Can Do to Make Next Year a Sue
cessful School Year" by H. r. Cook.
Dancing number, Spanish dance. by
Mrs. H. y. DOrval Jr. and Jean Lewis
Talk. "What the Teacher Can Do to
Year. by Mrs. Gertrude Ross.
RIP Van Winkle." by Mrs. Holt's
class.
:. Talks, What Students Can Do to
Make. 1922-1923 Successful school
Year." by Sadie POrta. Mary Williams
and s. A. Hclt Jr.
Community singing.
Talk. 'What the Parent Can DO to
Make Next School Year Successful"
Other numbers to he supplied
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1922-05-05
Teachers Organize
with 50 Members.

The Powder River branch of the
Montana State Teachers association
was organized at the district high
school building Saturday afternoon
with the following officers: Miss Flor
ence Fitzpatrick. chairman; Mrs. Nina
Craw, vice chairman; j. 1. Westphal,
secretary-treasurer. Three committees
were provided with their appointment
as follows: Petitions-Mrs Gertrude
Ross, Mrs. John Carr, Mrs. Marie Rapp.
Mrs. Rose Toman. Miss Ida Mayhan:
bylaws-D. F. DeLap. Mrs. Catherine
Holt, Mrs. Pearl Nash: finance-Mrs
John Carr, Mrs. Florence Dorr. Mrs
Gertrude Ross. Miss Vyra Henderson,
Il. d. McCurdy.
The branch organization has a mcm-
bership of thirty teachers to start with.
Dues are $3.50 a year. While the Or
ganization is primarily for teachers.
any school administrator or layman
may become associate members. At
the time Of the state convention del
egates are appcrtioned to every Is
members Sc that this new organization
with it's membership will be assured
of at least two delegates.
The teachers who attended the ,aeet-
ing Saturday afternoon We're Mrs. John
Gaar, Miss Vyra Henderson. Mrs. John
Rapp. Miss Meta Schwind, Miss Nellie
Edwards. Mre. Gertrude Ross, Mrs.
Gcldie Hopkins. Mrs. Nina Craw. Mrs.
Pearl Nash, Mrs. Catherine Holt. Miss
Ethel Summers, ID. F. DeI4ap and ]. I.
Westphal. Visitors at the meeting in
cluded Mrs. w. r. Richardson. Miss
Georgia Richardson. Mrs. John Broad
dus and John Carr.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1922-05-05
DECISION SvSTAIIS
THE EXTRA DEPUTIES

In decision handed down In dis
trict court, Judge =. d. McKinnCn dis
solved the temporary restraining or
der that had been directed against Of
ficials Of Powder River county enjoin-
ing them from paying salaries Of extra
clerks or deputies. The suit was
brought by the county itself at the in
stance Of County Attorney. N. A.
Burkey upon the allegation that more
deputies were employed in county Of
fices than the maximum allowed by
law. According TO this contention two
deputies instead Of one were employ
ed in the Office Of the county clerk
and recorder. two deputies in the Of
flee of the county treasurer when only
one was authorized during the months
OF November and December and two
deputies in the office Of the county
assessor when only ene was allowed
for the months of March, April. May.
June and July.
According to the decision of Judge
McKinnOn. the employment Of depu-
ties fs still governed by the legisla-
tive act CT March ., S93. that was in
advertently let out Of the codes of
1895 and 1907. Under this statute the
board of county commissioners is
given authority to employ and pay
deputies. Judge McKinnon held that
this statute was never repealed by the
legislature and in effect was cnly con-
tinued. Attorney General Ranx,n's
opinion IL at varianc. with the court
decision for a few months ago he held
that counties could not employ depu-
ties other than the maximum fixcd by
law. ccntending that the Legislature
had passed law limiting the number
of deputies
In his decision. however. Judge Nc
kfnnon admonishes the county COM
missioners as follows: "The commits
siOners must exercise a wise discre-
tiOn in providing for extra depNties
under this section. 4s7S. and that they
can be held accountable for an abuse
thereof"
The sut against the county offioiais
was instituted under provisions of
Section 1921 r. c. NJ. 1891. and con
cernfng this section Judge McKtrncn
held that the previous enactment for
the employment Of deputies harmon
ICES and Is not in conflict. but is a
continuation of the previous law.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1922-05-05
High School Play
Saturday, May 20

"Betty's Last Bet" three-act farce
comedy. will be presented by students
OF the district high school at Shorty's
hall in Broadus Saturday evening,
May 20. and proceeds will be used to
defray expenses Of sending q repre-
sentative OF the school to the state
conference for boys held at Boxeman
last January. The play will be under
direction Of the high school faculty
and will be worth q lrge attendance.
big dance will follow the show with
music to be furnished by the Big "5''
local orchestra. Popular prices will
prevail but all school children will be
admitted free to the show. The doors
will open at 8 and the curtain will
raise at $3.50.
Between the first and second acts
there will be presented very humor-
GUS monologue "uncle Bill, at the
Vaudeville" by Milford Holt.
The cast Of characters for the far
cial comedy will be as follows:
Mrs. Darling. who has four daugh-
Katherine Kitty. the eiassi ;issy. Edwards
Margaret Peggy. the second .....::
Dorothy Dolly. the third ..o"y e%'.ss
Elizabeth Betty, the fourth .........
Hannah. the servant Sadie Porta
Richard Wentworth, wealthy man
Percy Wsstxorth. nephew we.ss and 1aiee' eals :
Jack Van Leon, Of the historic Van
Hamilton Mor:isr,t;y.. rising s'sye Young aelt
EdEard Darling. a cousin and stu
dent Of archaeology. .Cfiffc rd Fitch
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1922-05-05

The community was crushed with
grief Monday with announcement Of
the death Of Mrs. Alice Blenkner. wife
of Ralph r. Blenkner. proprietor of
the Broadus Cash store. After a brief
siege OF convulsions and Unconscious
ness Mrs. Blenkner passed to her re-
ward in the Great Beyond at o'clock
Monday morning. 1t was the second
time in three days that she had stood
en- the Threshold Of death for on Sat.
urday morning. April 20. she became
the mother Of healthy son. Her
passfnE,is mourned by all for she was
beloved h.s her acquaintance. A wo-
man OF kindly disposition and chris
tian character she left niche in the
community that cannot he filed In
her immediate family she leaves a
scrrowing husband daughter Mar
garet. and an infant son.
The remains were taken to Miles
City Monday in touring car by Mil
ton Turley and John Rogge and Mr..
Blenkncr and Miss Margaret followed
in the Einsel car driven by Fl. r.
Straiton. The infant son had gone
forward in advance in the Burkey car
and will be cared fer by Mrs X. Maude
Blenkner who will remain in Miles
City week or so longer The cars
arrived in Miles City before dusk in
about six hours motor time. and at a
mortuary there the remains of Mrs.
Alice Blenkner were prepared for
shipment tc, Algona, Iowa. the old
home. for final interment. Mr.. Blenk-
ner. another brother. was notified and
was expected BrOadus last evening
to assume temporary management Of
the local store.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1922-05-05
POW El.SON MANUFACTURING
ELECTRIC .CRLsN(; IlONS

j. w. Powelson, well known in this
county as the promoter of the .Anna
May Oil company. is general manager
of the Rogers Electric company al
Miles City VIII CHI has started the man
ufacture there Ct patented electric
curling iron. The iron is some, hing
out of the ordinary, being insulat ted
SO that after it warns up it will n,ain-
tain an evn temperature no matter
how long it burns. The company has
orders en- its books for 1000 irons. enc
order from Butte .obbcr alone for
five gross or 720 irons. The plant will
be turning out from five to six hun
dred irCns a day within the ne :: 80
days and expects to employ from 12
to Is persons daily.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1922-05-05
\. ?. SUIT AGAINST
COUNTY IS SETTLED

The Northern Pacific r. r. Com.
pany suit against Powder River coun-
ty for a reimbursement OF $S84.34 was
settled out Of court this week when
the three county commissioners in
regular monthly session met with r.
A. McCrary Of Helena, the N. +. tax
agent. and voted to refund 33Ss.47,
The suit was originally Instituted
aginst the county on the allegation
that the N. +. had never been notified
OF a raise in property valuations an
provided by law. The total amount
was paid under protest and until now
has been carried in the protested tax
fund.
The commissioners authorized Sber-
if w. r. Sutter to hire an extra dep
uty when in his opinion the extra man
fs necessary. J. D. Williams. county
assessor. requested additional clerical
help. but was refused until June.
A petition was received requesting
the county to lay out a county road
IN the bay Horse country. the same
to be an extension of ahcut four miles
leading to the Wyoming lire. The
residents to be benefited by this road
agreed to contribute all necessary
work without expense to the county.
Commissioner Morris and Surveyor
Funkenbusch were authorised to view
the proposed road site.
A petition was received and flied.
signed by 81 freeholders of Broadus.
nominating RrOadus as the location
fer the county high school.
"A warrant drawn in favor Of Paul
Herman for the sum Of $6.37. was cam
ceIled for 1t had been issued more
than year ago. According to law all
unclaimed warrants shall be cancelled
1t not called for within a year from
date Of issuance.
The commissioners inspected the
county jail and upon recommendation
OF DIR. G. H. James, health officer, new
bedding was allowed
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broadus vo|borg
Route ReadvertiSed

/. For the third time the postc ffice
0fnarttnent is advertising for bids on
tSe Volborg mail route. With
May 81 as the closing date. Bids we're
closed on April 12 on the second at
tempt to secure uccessful Lro-
posal !
The route il now for a tri-weekl Y
service but will be changed to serv-
ice six times a week beginning with
July l. The route ia SO miles in length
and serves Olive and CoalwoCd post
offices between the two terminals. \
$4,000 bond Is required with each bid.
According to the schedule when mo-
tor vehicles can be used the mail is
to leave Broadus at 4 a. n,.. ana ar
rive at Volborg by II Il. m.. five nc urs
allowed for the one-way trip. The re-
turn trip will be started upon the ar
rival Of the Miles City mail as the two
routes connect at VolborS otherwise
knC Cwn as the I. ranch. When motor
vehicles cannot be used the mail will
leave Broadus At s a. m.. arrive at Vol
borg 1880 p. m.. leave VOlvOrg at 6
a. m. arrive at Broadus p. m. each
day.
The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1922-05-05
CHURCH NEWS

SUNDAY evening services. May eth:
Topic. where Does Service Begino''
A AssiEnmsnt: .Ga mt. Pages +s,5l Of text Aim.
the task Of doing Gods will. our fam
lily, friends and neighbors see the
spirit OF service working and are
Outline of assignment: ca Service
problems In our own lives: (9 service
problems in our cOmmunity-(a) cham
nels through which to work: (b) OBJ
stacles tOb e overcome; tc) methods of
meeting problems.
Questions for discussions: "a How
can we solve the problem of service.
to change the spirit Of suspicion into
the spirit Of faith: (2l how can we
solve the problem OF service, "to
into the spirit of giving?": i3) how
can we solve the problem of service
ito change the spirit Of hate into the
nels through which cne's influence
may be exerted.