The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, January 30, 1932, Page 8

’ PO FIRE FALLING ON BED WAKES COUPLE ASLEEP Skuse House—Occupied by Mr. and Mrs. D. Craw- ford Destroyed Blazing pieces of wood falling from the ceiling on the bed of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Crawford as they lay asleep last night in the George Skuse house on Glacier Highway awakened them, and they had to hasten from the flaming room for their lives. They man- aged to drag out the bed, but this was the only piece of household furniture they saved, and they lost all their clothing and other per- sonal effects. The five-room dwell- ing an dthe nearby shed contain- ing a winter's supply of wood and a large assortment of tools, were destroyed. Loss Is Estimated At $3,000 Nothing was covered by insur- ance. Spark Blamed For Fire “The fire started from the roof, and burned down through to the rooms,” ‘explained Mr. Crawford today. “The house was occupled by Mrs. Crawford, Thomas Dodson and 1. Bverybody went to bed about 9 o'clock, and then the fire in the stove was low. I think a ,spark from the chimney must have fallen on the roof and caused the| 2 blaze. “It was (1 o'clock when Mrs. Crawford and I were roused by burning wood falling on our bed. Immediately on realizing the situ- ation, I grasped a shotgun and discharged it outside four times to bring the help of neighbors. None could respond in time to save any- thing. Makes Swift Headway “The flames made swift headway after we were awakened. The house was built some years ago and was lined with red cedar, so the struc- ure was dry end inflammable. Mrs. Crawford and I were almost over- come with the smoke in trying to save some of our effects. The only things we got out were the bed- stead ‘and clothing. Mr. Crawford a few months ago took a five-year lease, wita option to purchase, from the owner, Mr. Bkuse. The land area is 135 acres. The property is on Glacier High- way about opposite the Glacier Dairy. “I intend to farm ‘the place,” said Mr. Crawford today, “but I have not yet decided as to the erection of another dwelling on the land.” ——————— MERCY SLAYER FOUND INSANE MILLERSBURG, Ohol, Jan. 30.— James Stenhouse, stone cutter, con- fessed mercy slayer, has been found insane and ordered committed to the State Hospiatl. Stenhouse told the authoritieshe killed his son by using chloroform because the boy suffered a brain infection which doctors said was incurable. ELKS’ BOWLING DANCE Benefit Elks Team to Ketchikan TONIGHT with the SERENADERS SIX-PIECE ORCHESTRA Featuring for the First Time —Something New The Tango-Rumba Dance Also the following new numbers— “When the Blue of the Night Meets the Gold of the “Dawn” “You Try Somebody Else” “Home” L B.P. 0. E. s e APPAREL for All Occasions Beginning Monday, February 1st, at 9 A. M. our ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE PRICES ARE IN EFFECT. REMEMBER, THIS IS A CLEARANCE SALE FOR CASH ONLY, as everything in our stock has been so drastically reduced that it can be sold ONLY FOR CASH. A CLEARANCE SALE that means huge savings for you and also adds luster to our reputation for promoting the finest values in town. N ARty S NN S N We have cleared our stock completely . . . everything MUST GO AT CASH PRICES. DRESSES A rack full in this group, values up to $9.75, consist- ing of tub silks and flat crepes, mostly in sport styles. FINAL CLEARANCE PRICE—$2.75 On rack number two, you will find travel crepes, flat crepes and prints, in good service weights, and we are marking them to go at much less than half the usual price. YOUR CHOICE ON THIS RACK—$4.75 A huge assortment to choose from in dresses with jackets, some sport styles and a few evening dresses are included. This is truly a remarkable price. Now Y our Choice at $6.75 One lot of COATS In tweeds, Broadcloths, Velours Ages from 9 to 12 - $3.95 » Regular $12.50 TYPES FOR EVERY TASTE Women who remember our other sales will flock to this one, for they are cer- tain to find those clever, distinctive little hats that are so flattering. Brim- med styles, bereis, turban types . . . everything is to go at sensational fig- ures. Velvets, Felts and Ch $1.00, $1.95, $2.95 At these low prices, you will want two or three hats, we feel sure. NOwW CHILDREN'S * value up to Now $12.75 Many dresses we are showing on rack number four have sold for at least twice our sale price; the fine quality, their newness of style, their very excellent fabries will tell you that they are priced very close for cash. You will find woolens, cantons, satins and velvets. Most all shad ‘.’" Sizes 16 to 42. Now $12.75 COATS It is a rare event when we offer coats of such remak- able quality at such marked reductions. Some of these coats are lavishly trimmed with- fine furs, others are plain tai failored. At the money saving price we are offering these coats you cannot afford to miss this opportunity. ALMOST HALF PRICE $39.50 COATS NOW ... 22.50 COATS NOW . 16.75 COATS NOW . | Every coat has the stamp of high quality, fine tailor- ' ing and expert styling. " We do not have a great many | coats in our stock, but those remaining are priced to move and guaranteed to give you entire satisfac- tion. ~ Smart Gloves 50-CENT TABLE Do not:overlook this assort™ ment as you will find articles of allfdescription here at @ uniform price of 50 cents for any article on the table, Rare Bargains—We Say urchase the very finest AYSER CHAMOS. ETTE GLOVES at re- markable savings. " In grey tones, browns and tans. 95 cents each Smart new sweaters in just the styles you've been wanting. Hand-knit effects |[[, es. Also a group of blouses, many have been priced at almost twice what we are now In prints, long sleeves and Voiles, linens, prints . . This -large group very unusually priced 'CLOSE OUT PRICE i n u‘uuumn'h Al 0 AL Blouses and Sweaters You will like the delicate pastel col-with crocheted yokes and novelty weav orings, also the bolder, gayer ones. asking. Regular $6.50 to $8.50 values NOW $2.95 and $4.95 We also have a few soiled blouses priced at $1.00 each Sensational CLEARANCE Perfect Silk HOSE A general clear-away in broken lines of hosiery. Most all sizes in these alluring ' styles of pure sikk . . . but they wear like good old: lisle. VERY. SPECIAL—Two pairy ‘for $1.25~ N HOUSE DRESSES sleeveless styles. 75 cents each of tub dresses,