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MANDAN NEWS MORTICIAN GROUP 10 CONVENE IN MANDAN se About 75 Delegates Expected to Attend; Dr. W. L. Larson, Bismarck, to Speak About 75 state funeral directors and at least 20 salesmen are expected to arrive in Mandan Monday for the opening stssions of the three-day 26th annual convention of the North Dakota Funeral Directors association, according to T.’G. C. Kennelly, in charge of arrangements. Governor George F. Shafer is scheduled as principal speaker at a banquet to be given for the directors and their wives Monday night. Dr. W. L, Larson, Bismarck, Mon- day afternvon is to deliver a lecture on the value of the autopsy. Other business Monday will be chiefly of a preliminary nature. Among speakers scheduled for the gathering are Rev. O. O. Andvik, Mandan, L. L. Ashley, Minneapolis; Dr. A. A. Whittemore, Bismarck, secre- tary of the state board of health Grant Williams, Minneapolis, editor of the Mid-Continent Mortician and J. P. Fleck, Mandan. Exhibits of the latest equipment for the funeral director, are to be shown visting delegates at the Hudson hall in Mandan during the convention. Exhibits were being arranged Satur- day, according to Kennelly. HOLD TWO YOUTHS ON ROBBERY COUNT Raymond Dant, Formerly of Mandan, and John Morgan, Wisconsin, Arrested Friday Raymond Dant, 18, former Mandan youth, and John Morgan, 17, former- ly of Wisconsin, were arrested in Bis- marck late Friday by H. R. Handt- mann and Jake Schaff, Morton coun- ty deputy sheriffs, for alleged robbery of a New Salem store Thursday. Dant is said to have a criminal record incliding four years ‘at the state training school at Mandan and one year at the penitentiary on for- gery and larceny charges. ‘The youths were arrested while driving an automobile, stolen from August Gabel, 318 Fourth 8t., Bis- marck, Handtmann said. Dant and Morgan in their confes- sions to Morton county authorities said they !atended to clean up New Salem and bolt, Handtmann said. At- tempts to rob the Gaabe Drug store, the Rohs hardware store and a filling station in New Salem were unsuccess- ful, according to Handtmann. Gaining access to the W. H. Mann Mercantile company store in New Salem by breaking down the front door, the youths obtained about $100 in merchandise. Some of the stolen property was found in the car and the remainder was found hidden in a granary south of Judson. Officials recovered all the property Friday afternoon, Charges of the theft of a Bismarck automobile ond an attempted burg- lary of three other New Salem estab- lishments were to be lodged against the two youths. Dant and Morgan are being held in the Morton county jail pending a hearing before J. E. Campbell, Man- dan police magistrate. Dant will Plead guilty, according to John Handtmann Jr., Morton county sher- iff. Sons of Norway Lodge To Mark Anniversary In observance of the 20th anni- versary of the Mandan lodge, Sons of Norway, & public program has been arranged for Monday evening, June 8, in Cary hall, according to officers. Members and friends from Bis- marck as well as Mandan are invited to this ‘am, which will begin at 8 o'clock. It will be preceded by a banquet at 6 p. m., in the Mandan, Lutheran church. The program will open with the singing of America. L. H. Connolly will extend a welcome on behalf of the city of Mandan and Peter Dahl, president of the lodge, will speak. Ruth iendickson will give a piano solo; E. Edmundson will review the history of the lodge; Mrs. C. Woll will give musical numbers and Iver Acker, Bismarck, will speak on “The Seventh of June.” Other numbers on the program are) @ reading by Camilla Andvik; vocal selections by Carsten Woll; an ad- dress by T. O. Gilbert; vocal solos by Mrs. Iver Acker; a play, “Det Kjaerlige Par,” by @ group from Min- newaukan; musical numbers by @ —_—_—_—_—_—_———— Get Our Estimate on RAIN PIPES GUTTERS SPOUTS SKY LIGHTS EAVES TROUGHS and FITTINGS Installed or repaired efficiently, quickly and at s low cost. Phone 141 FRENCH & WELCH HDWE. Texto of Mrs, O. O, Andvik, ford Dahl, are ton, - dent; Gunder Kjal, sudge; I. J. Rufs- id, secretary; Oswald Oss, lal Secretary; |, . treasurer. GO TO GOLDEN VALLEY Mrs, A. F. Erbele, and son Leo, 302 First Avenue northwest, left Satur- day for Golden Valley, where they will be.the guests of Mrs. Erbele’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Goldman. ‘They expect to be gone two weeks, EXPECTED TO RETURN Mr. and Mrs. James Buckley, }:an- dan, are expected to return from Pelican Rapids, Minn, tonight. Buckley is a member of the Mandan Police force and has been on his vaca- tion the last week. LEAVES FOR FARGO George Toman, Mandan student attending the Agricultural college at Fargo, arrived home Friday evening. He left Mandan Saturday for Fargo. RETURN TO HOME Mr. and Mrs. John Suter, Port- land, Ore., returned to their home fol- lowing an extended visit with friends and relatives in Mandan. PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING LIGNITE COAL TO STATE INSTITUTIONS Sealed proposals will be received at the offices of the Board of Adminis- tration of the State Institutions at Bismarck, North Dakota, up to June 22, 1981, at 10 o'clock, A. M, for the State Training School ‘at "Mandan, Penitentiary at Bismarck, Hospital for Insane at Jamestown, ‘Institution for Feeble Minded at Grafton, School for the Deaf at Devils Lake, School for the Blind at Bathgate, State Cap- itol Building at Bismarck, Tubercu- losis Sanatorium at Dunseith, School of Science at Wahpeton, Normal and Industrial School at Eliendale, State Normal School at Valley City, Agri- cultural College at Fargo, State Uni- versity at Grand Forks, State Normal School at Minot, State Normal School at Mayville, State Normal School at Dickinson and State School of Fores- try at Bottineau, for furnishing coal for one or more of the institutions named for the term ending June 30, 1932, Bids are requested on each grade of coal as designated, and the right is reserved to accept the bid on any, of these grades in part or full. he coal must be of the very best quality for steam or heating purposes, and delivered at the institutions named at the most convenient point for unloading, the location in all cases at which cars are to be placed to he named by the superintendent of the institution. All coal’ must be delivered as or- dered, in sufficient quantity to sup- ply the wants of the institution, and a reserve supply of coal sufficient to meet requirements of each institution for a period of not less than one month, shall be provided at all times. Railway company's weight at points nearest each institution will govern. ‘The quality of coal on which bids are asked may be increased or di- minished at the will of the superin- tendent of the institution, and the Board reserves the right at any time to change the grade of coal by pay- ing the price stated in the bid for the grade used. Bids for coal are requested for the different grades, the several chief executives of the respective institu- tions to order the grade desired. Every bidder must specify the mine or mines the coal he proposes to fur- nish comes from, and must, furnish an analysis of every grade of coal on which a bid is submitted, showing per cent of moisture, per cent of vola- tile matter, per cent of fixed carbon, per cent of ash, per cent of clinkers, and also state its calorific values in B. T. U, Said analysis must have been made subsequent to July 1, 1930, at_a reputable laboratory. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals and a sufficient bond will be required from all successful bidders to insure the faithful per- formance of the contract. Specifications of the Board on application. Payment will be made each month by check drawn on the Treasurer of the State for the coal furnished for the preceding month. Approximate amount of coal want- ed at each institution is as follows: University, Grand Forks. cultural College, Farg: Normal School, V: al School, Mayville. rmal School, Minot. 1 School, Di Ellendale School of Science, Wahpeton School for the Blind, Bathgate School for the Deaf, Devils TOWN «2.20.00. 2: State Training School, Mandan 3, State Penitentiary, Bismarck. 12,000 Capitol Building, Bismarck.... 3,000 School of Forestry, Bottineau Dated at Bismarck, North Dakota, June 3, 1931. ERNEST G. WANNER, Executive Secretary, Board of Administration. 6/6-13 BUSINESS IN ITS PRICE CLASS THAN ever BEFORE Fleck Motor Sales, Inc. 100 West Broadway * Bismarck, N. Dak. PrRoopue tf kind and qual- ity of coal will be furnished by this THE REELECT OFFICERS AT CLOSING SESSION Grafton, Fargo, Finley, James- » town, and Aneta Dele- gates Are Selected All officers of the North Dakota Women’s Missionary Federation of the Norwegian Lutheran church of America were reelected at the final! session of the sixth biennial conven- tion here Friday afternoon. ‘The officers are Mrs. H. A. Helsem, Grafton, president; Mrs. J. G. Ness, Fargo, vice president; Mrs. Emil Gil- bertson, Finley, secretary-treasurer; Mrs. Joseph Johnson, Jamestown, and Mrs. Nels Kloster, Aneta, members at large of the executive board. Final report of the credential com- mittee indicated that there were 204 delegates and visitors registered. A plea for more Christian homes and education of children to fit them for what she believes to be the most im- Portant job in life—marriage—was made by Mrs. T. K. Gaustad, Ender- lin, in an address Friday afternoon. She deplored the modern tendency toward mercenary marriages and spoke of several aspects of the di- vorce evil. Chief of these she be- lieved to be the loss of proper home background for the child. She suggested as a means of con- tributing to-the sanctity of the mar- riage rites that the ceremony be ver- formed by @ minister and the service TAKEN UP June Ist, red heifer; white spot on right front shoulder, white spot on left hip. 2 miles north of Baldwin on old highway. Peter Meyer. 6/6-13-20 BOARD OF STATE CAPITOL com: ‘ERS Sealed bids for the removal of the debris resulting from the burning of the State Capitol Building at Bis- marck, North Dakota, will be re- ceived’ by the State Board of Capitol Commissioners, at the office of the Secretary of the Board, in the Adju- tant General's Office ‘at Bismarck, North Dakota, until ten o'clock in the morning of June 24th, 1931. Each bid shall state on the outside of the envelope that it is for “Re- moval of Capitol Building Debris,” followed by the name of the bidder. It shall be addressed as follows: “Board of State Capitol Commission- ers, Office of the Secretary, Adjutant Genes Office, Bismarck, North Da- a of Specifications for the work to he done can be obtained from the of- fice of the Secretary after June 10th, 1 Each bid must be accompanied by a bidder's bond and a certified check in an amount equal to three per cent of such bid, conditioned upon the exe- cution and faithful performance of a contract if the bid is accepted by the Board. The certified check will be made payable to George A. Bangs, jganization. Sg, cM MARY, EARL i Sea eee DEVILS LAKE MAN DES IN GALFORNA tersburg, talk on “Indian Missions.” Rev. Ryk- ken is head of the Indian school at Wittenberg, Wis. He spoke of the prevalence of tuberculosis and other diseases among the Indians and commended the ef- forts of the ibe agpe ae in stamp- ing out epidem! providing ‘a medical care. Contrary to Popular Veteran of Civil War, Who! enaiite is ducnters: be said, in og Moved to North Dakota in gesting that in the future educational training along practical lines must 1884, Succumbs be adopted by the church and gov- ernment. In recognition of her seven years’ work as secretary and treasurer of the federation, Mrs. Gilbertson was made a life member of the organiza- tion. Musical numbers were given by the federation chorus and by the Dickinson group. Resolutions adopted included ex- pressions of appreciation to the pas- tors, the speakers both state and na- tional, the local Ladies Aid society and others in the city who assisted with the convention and helped to entertain the delegates. The state units were urged to fulfill their pled- ges to the Deaconess home and train- ing school and circuit: were asked to contribute one-half of their fund at| the end of the year to the state or- Devils Lake, N. D., June 6—(P)— Frank W. Mann, 85, Lake Region pio- neer, died at his home at Long Beach, Calif, early Saturday, according to word received here. He had been in ill health for more than a year. Born at Elgin, Ml, in 1846, he came here in 1884 by oxcart. He was a di- rect descendant of an English Earl. When 16 years old he joined the staff of his father, Major Adin Mann, commander of Company B, 124th Il- Unois volunteer infantry, and served | in the Civil war, participating in the entire seige of Vicksburg. In 1885 he started a feed and ma- chinery business here. In 1891 he en- tered business with his son, F. P. Mann, Sr., in 1907. This business ex- panded into the concern that bore the name of F. W. Mann and Sons. The elder Mr. Mann retired in 1915. He was prominently iden‘ified with the early progress and history of Devils Lake, serving two terms as President of the city council. He married Julia Ann Parker, El- gin, TIL, in 1867, his first wife dying in 1920. He later married Eugenia St. John, Salina, Kan. an ordained Members of ‘the resolutions com~ mittee were Mrs. N. T. Teigen, Minot; Mrs. H.-H. Aaker, Grand Forks, and Mrs. A. O, Elstad, Jamestown. Delegates were taken on a tour of the state penitentiary. The trip was planned for the day before but was postponed because of delays in the afternoon meeting. BISMARCK TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 1931 us| MISSIONARY WOMEN where they have resided since. Mr. Mann was honored by the Civil war veterans, who elected hin: com-|® mander of the Long Beach Post of | last Saturday evening, his own pistol lying near nis body which had been riddled with bullets. One pellet had {one time and was well known thera. the G. A. R. He leaves his widow and three chil- dren, Mrs. M. D. Kavanaugn and minister of the Methodist church.ja recent shooting affray, according The couple moved to Californie,|to informutian reaching here. 3 entered his heart, another his head and a third had penetrated his stom- ach. Details of the tragedy were not Teceived here. Scharger's body was. buried at Le- for. He had worked in Dickinson at Scharger, who owned and operated farm near Circle was found dead Fred P. Mann, Sr., Devils Lave, and |. Earl E, Mann, Xenia, Ohio; five grandchildren and two great-grand- children. To Hold Examinations For Government Jobs| Opportunities for government em- | ployment through open competitive’ civil service examinations as recently announced by the Civil service com- mission, include three openings for government positions with salaries ranging from $2,000 to $3,800 a year. Examinations will be conducted for the following positions: fire protec- tion engineer, $3,800; Bureau of Stan- dards; junior marketing specialist (tobacco), $2,000 to $2,600 a year; Bureau of Agricultural Economics; and assistant superintendent of ma- chinery, fire department, District of Columbia, $3,000 a year. | Details of the examinations can be obtained from officials of the local postoffice department. Son of Lefor Pair Killed in Tragedy | Nick Scharger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Scharger of Lefor, N. D., is dead and Henry Gilbertson, 20, Circle, Mont., is in jail there on a charge of first-degree murder as the result of Arena Wéman Victor In School Election Thirty-seven votes were cast in the recent election for director of Arena Schol District No. 3. Miss Ruth, Arena, received 21 votes to win over David Olson, Wing, who received 16, Hold Bible Camp Near Cooperstown Members of the Norwegian Luth- eran Evangelical Free Church associ- ation of North America will convene at a Bible conference camp eight miles south of Cooperstown for their annual meeting June 17 to 21. Large delegations from coast to coast are expected to attend, accord- ing to officials in charge. The public has been invited to at- tend. “AN ADDRESS OF DISTINCTION” Atwater Kent ..... Clarion Midget .... President of the Board of State Capi- tol Commissioners. ‘Work on this contract, if let, must be begun not later than ten days after signing a contract and be com- pleted sixty days thereafter. The Board of State Capitol Commis- sioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids. BOARD OF STATE CAPITOL COMMISS ERS By FRANK L. 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