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ee AS a a we w MANDAN IS FOOLED BY BURGLAR ALARM Two Policemen Draw Guns and, Crowd Gathers to Watch Anticipated Battle With pistols drawn and cocked two excited’ Mandan ‘policemen stationed themselves at oxits of the First Na- tional bank, Mandan, shortly after 10 p. m. New Year’s Eve and awaited the exit of bank robbers as the bur- glar alarm within rang out loudly for 10 full minutes and a crowd of fren- zied, curious civilians gathered about % ea ‘an anticipated pitched gun- ‘The two cops made a brief inspec- tion of the lay of the land outside the building before taking their posts. A few peeks through the windows taught them nothing. . ‘When the alarm ended, the police- minute, two minutes, three minutes passed—and no burglars. At the end of five mintues the policemen entered the building. They found no robbers. The found nothing disturbed. The burglar alarm within the bank ds described as “super-sensitive” and officials believe its ringing resulted when two box cars were coupled with a crash in the Northern Pacific yards across the street. Heavy con- cussions often sect the alarm off, officials say, and New Year's eve was | Pit ‘not the first time that “bloodthirsty” citizens were “disappointed” when a robbery failed to materialize. Marauders Get Money And Candy from Home MANDAN NEWS = Of A. C. Sakariessen Henry R. Handtmann, Morton county sheriff, and Charles Reynolds, Mandan chief of police, today were $eeking clues which might lead to the arrest of marauders who yesterday entered the home of Arthur C. Sakar- iassen, Mandan, and made away with three pounds of candy, $12 in cash, ‘and probably other articles. ~ ‘The visitors entered the house with ing with friends late last night and did not notice that the were missing until they arrived home. The Sakariassen home is at 209 Collins avenue. Two Doughboys from Fort Lincoln Facing . Large Window Debts Two drunken Fort Lincoln dough- boys ran amuck in Mandan New ~~¥ear's Eve and took it upon them- selves to break most of the windows And then Valentine “Chesty” Dilg- er, garage employe, arrived. Chesty let fly a hard right, which caught Jules Ferguson, one of { soldiers, behind: his right ear and; “laid him for the count.” Ferguson's | companion, Pat Warren, became doc- | ile immediately. Both are members | of Company M. Police took Ferguson to the Dea- soldiers will pay for the repairing the | @ windows broken. | | cal agent, and Andy O. Bogardus, manager. No arrangements have yet. been made for the formal opening of the new Leg lca J to Mr. Rea. He expects students of the state training school to begin tearing down the old building the first of next week and he believes the formal opening will not be held until after the structure |WANDAN RIVER IN FATAL AUTO CRASH Two Minnesotans Killed, Two Hurt, as Car Hits That of J. N. Schmitz ‘The new year, 1930, will be remem- abate Gan nee a family as one jury following an au- tomobile collision 10 miles west of St. Cloud yesterday in which a car driven by a Mandan man figured. The Mandan man is James N. a itz, who was injured in the acci- Peter Weiland, 55, Collegeville, Minn., was killed outright and his son Herman, 26, Chicago, and Mrs, Theo- dore Dillenberg, 56, also of College- ville, were fatally injured, the young man dying this morning and the woman at noon. Another son, Nick, of Collegeville, was injured, according to.an Associated Press dispatch. The a man is in a St. Cloud hos- None of the occupants in the Schmitz car was injured.. The mis- hap occurred as the Weiland party was returning from New Year's serv- ices at the chapel of the St. John's university, Collegeville, where the elder Weiland had been employed. jHunke Boy Suffers Severe Face Gashes As Auto Bumps Sled Harry Hunke, seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Hunke, Man- the northern with an automobile driven by Ralph Kline, Mandan. Fourteen stitches were necessary to close wounds about the boy's head. In addition he suffered concussion of the brain, a bruised leg and an in- jured foot.. He is expected to recover in the Deaconess hospital, Mandan. Mandan Rotary Reaps Its Spoils of Victory Members of the Mandan Rotary club today invaded Bismarck in a body to “reap the spoils of victory” won in the recent attendance contest staged between Bismarck and Man- dan Rotarians. The Mandan club, 46 strong, won the contest by vistue.of its perfect attendance record for six consecutive regular weekly meetings, with the ex- ception of the meeting Thanksgiving contest. The winner was to be banqueted by | the loser. So the Mandan club mem- bers were guests of the Bismarck unit at the Grand Pacific hotel at 12:15 p. m, today. ; ‘The contest was suggested by Roy F. Bridgeman, Grand Forks, Rotary's | district governor. at from the rabbit punch. Warren — awaited the arrival of his friend at { Personal d i ‘the city jail. ersonal an Fort Lincoli thorities will punish the two offenders, accord ding to | Social News of | polles and have guaranteed the two | Mandan Vicinity d of to Train Passengers at | Mandan Use NewDepot | today were using the new $150,000 Northern Pacific passenger depot. Fixtures and equipment from the old building were moved to the new structure yesterday and business was Travelers in and out of Mandan | from | being transacted in the new depot all | Texas, morning. | Fixtures for the new restaurant or | “beanery” arrived in Mandan this morning and it probably will be 10 days before the new equipment is in- | mow recovering Vv. se * Mrs. G, W. Stephens has returned St. Paul where she has been during brother, Mr. ley, at the entertained a group stalled so that the restaurant may lor friends Tuesday at a bridge lunch- be moved from the old to the building, according to R. O. 5 is $25.00 . Store will at nine o' wilt SP Saturday when the store will be Friday - Saturday, January 3rd-4th will mark our ninth ‘Winter Clearance Our entire stock of Dresses, Coats and Hats will be sacrificed regardless of cost. . . Dresses of Velvet, Crepe, Satin, Chiffon and Wool.. .. $35.00 ........ Formerly priced to $69.50 ... Formerly priced to $49.50 - $10.75 ........Formerly priced to $19.75 Formals Greatly Reduced. All received recently and typical of the present evening mode. : COATS - - 4 Price and LESS. HATS, $1.00 - $3.00 and $5.00. All sales will be corisidered final. No approvals, charges, refunds or exchanges. week, which was not included in the | close at six with the exception open until nine p.m. Wisconsin, Madison, the holidays. 2 * * Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson, who {have been guests of their daughter, Mrs. L. H. Lofgreen, St. Paul, have returned to Mandan. eee Lilas and LeRoy Jensen, Glendive, Mont. are guests at the homes of their aunts, Mrs. W. H. Pinn and Miss Anne Jensen. * e Ms. H. K. Jenson has returned from Northwood, N. D., after spend- ing a week with her father who is; seriously ill, eee Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Aarvig have as their guests Mrs. Reasen Aarvig |and deughter Heelan reckon. * Mr. and Mrs. Anton Johnson were hosts to a company of friends at a bridge party =e, A iced Mr. and Mrs. Charles Green are Parents of a son born Monday. Morton County Jail | Fugitive Serving 5 Years in Louisiana After searching for several months, Sheriff Henry R. Handtmann, has found William F. “Billy” Morris, alias Billy Mason, who is wanted in Mor- ton county for jail breaking, grand larceny, and highway robbery. ‘The fugitive is serving a five year term in the Louisiana state peniten- tiary at Baton Rouge for burglary. Morris last summer robbed the Connolly Motor company, hiding the money he secured in a Mandan gard- en. Handtmann today asked for a war- rant for his arrest, which will be served when the man is released from the prison. Handshaking Ordeal Survived by Hoovers ‘Washington, 2.—(@)—The President and Mrs. Hoover suffered no ill effects from the long round of handshaking at the annual New Year's reception at the white house during which they greeted more than 6,000 people. President Hoover was at his office in the state, early today and Mrs. Hoover followed the usual routine of the white house. The cold with which Mrs, Hoover Jan. has been suffering for the past four or five days was apparently cured. Last night she accompanied her son, Allan, to the Union station where he boarded a train for Boston prepara- tory to continuing his studies at Har- vatd university. 2 Drastic Prohibition Bills Filed by Pastor Boston, Jan. 2.—(?)—State Repre- sentative Roland D. Sawyer of Warc, Democrat, and a Congregat jist, | Minister, today filed with the clerk of the house two drastic prohibition | | bills, The first provided an appro- | priation of $2,000,000 to enforce the { —_— let SORE THROAT | get the best of you... 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The death of the composer | Caused abandonment of the perform- | ampton ance. TPR: RIBUNE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, on lan wale toe °° Prince of Wales Gets Tit ist yer with tines ot ki Hettinger Rallies to ia a Sees | ahs Rhame Cagers returning | bette He expects to do considerable London, Jan, 2—(P)—The Prince of | hunting while away. » N. aboard the Kenilworth Pee ircragts "Therese Mal-| Wales was back in London today | Castie as an ordinary salon passenger, | Roane vy team, followed by 200} Detroit, opera singer | Sfter spending the holidays with his | all ignored in accord- | their : ceremony ance with his own wish. REJECT JSLANNING PROPOSAL | 3 ee ples pa Jan. OPERA SINGER DIES at Beyreuth | to friends. He will leave tomorrow from South- aboard the Thursday-Friday-Saturday, Jan. 2-3-4 TREMENDOUS REDUCTIONS On Frederick-James Fur Coats The crash of the stock market in November, causing hundreds of women who anticipated purchasing fur coats to abandon their plans, has resulted in hundreds of the finest Frederick-James fur coats to remain unsold on our racks. These are now offered to you as + VALUES UNEQUALED IN THE HISTORY OF FUR MERCHANDISE!! You Actually Save $100-$200 Even to $300! For 37 years Frederick-James fur coats have been the standard of high quality of discriminating buyers of the Northwest. We have never sacrificed quality to meet Prices. In spite of the extremely low figures at which these garments are marked no finer quality or style—no more expert workmanship—no better materials will be found in furs anywhere in the United States than in those we now offer. Every coat is expertly fashioned of choicest pelts—new collar and cuff effects—new models, pretty and smart. You'll find a tremendous selection of garments made of perfectly matches skins in various designs and exquisite creations at HITHERTO UNHEARD OF LOW PRICES! Values to $225.00 ~~. In this group you will find a remarkable assortment in which are included coats of Northern Seal, Muskrat, Men- doza Beaver, Marmink and other popular furs. Some of these garments have been reduced to less than half the original selling price. $87.50 Values to $350.00 At $187.50 it would be impossible to duplicate this selection, com- prising garments of Pahmi Otter, Northern Muskrat, Northern Seal, Raccoon, Taupe Muskrat, Jersey Muskrat with a wide variety of trimmings, among which are Canadian Beaver, Russian Fox and Marten. $187.50 Values to $700.00 In this especially selected group of Alaska Seal, Plucked Otter, Can- adian Beaver, Japanese Mink, Squirrel, Hudson Seal and Persian Lamb, the exquisite linings, the master workmanship and the luxuri- ous trimmings combine to present an assortment in which the price is entirely out of proportion to the true value of these garments. $347.50 to $497.50 WE GUARANTEE that all FREDERICK-JAMES garments are perfect when they leave our factory. However, should any unforeseen defect in workmanship or mate- rial develop, our usual broad guarantee is hereby extended, and on all garments purchased on this sale we will make such repairs promptly and willingly, FREE OF CHARGE AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO MAY 1, 1931. ate $ é3 ne oe Values to $265.00 Luxurious trimmings of Fox, Mink, Marten, Squirrel and Caracul on these exquisitely lined and especially selected coats of Northern Seal, Caracul, Muskrat, tend to make values which should rapidly disappear at this extremely low price. $147.50 Values to $525.00 From our finest coats we have selected this special group of Hudson Seal, Persian Lamb, Northern Raccoon, Canadian Muskrat and Na- tural Unplucked Otter. Each garment is one of the finest products of the Frederick-James shops and never before have we offered fur coats of this quality at such an extremely low price, ° $287.50 All coats purchased at this sale will be stored during Free the coming summer and insured against fire, moth e and burglary. ABSOLUTELY FREE OF CHARGE!!! ORDER NOW FOR NEXT WINTER January For Women's Wear 2-3-4 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA ay REPAIRING AND REMODELING AT THE LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR