The Nortonville News from Nortonville, Kansas • 1

FRIDAY May 19, 1905 VOLUME 21 A NUMBER 20 The test Advertising MeJJua off Atchison nJ Jefferson Counties- $1 per Kr 01 fr psr XFOI Stylish Low-Cut Shoes Tans and Patents in exclusive and new lasts, new designs. Our strap oxford at $4 is as new and as good as you will find in any exclusive shoe store for $5. Our Tans are right in shape and shade, $3.50 the latte" being by tho childreo. There were 107 present, beside H'weral children, most of whom were relatives of Mr. end Mrs.

Curry. From Winchester were Mr. and Mrs, W. II Curry. Jsmes P.

Curry, Mrs. Nancv Cnrrv, Mr. rnd Mrs. T. Curry, Mr.

and Mrs T. Curry, Wilson Curry, Miss Ida Curry. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Curry, Mr.

and Mrs. Pearl Parker, Mr. and Mrs. O. H.

Car-ry, Miss Agnes and Vera Curry, John and James Curry, Mr. and and Mrs. Ed Curry, OF He Curry, Misses Eva Cuny. Mr. and Mrs.

Fred Davis and Mr. and Mrs J. K. O'neil. From Atchison, Mrs.

M. P. Barber and Mrs. Geo. A.

Zoll. From Eskridge, Mrs. Samuel Dill, Mrs. John Martin and James Curry. From Topeka, Rev.

aud Mrs. L. W. Williamson, Miss Jennie Curry. From Cranbury, N.

Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Curry. From Lima, Ohio, Rev. W.

M. Curry and son, Paul. From Lancaster, Miss Myrtle Smithson. From Lyndon, Mr. and Mrs.

John O.vler. Letters of congratulations were received from Joseph Clark, D. Secretary of State Sunday School Association of Ohio, and Conreenian Scott of Io)a, who could not attend. Before taking their departure the guests expressed their heart) congratulations and best' wishes to tha couple whose hospitality was so thoroughly enjoyed and the memory of which will long be cherished. A TERRIBLE TORNADO Most Doatructiye In the History of North-eastern Kansas reminiscences which produced much laughter and applause.

He closed his remarks by making a motion that the room kiss the bride which was voted unanimous ly and which act was demonstrated with akcrity that would do honor to any modern Romeo. Mrs. Samuel Dill ably recited a production that was strongly tinctured with woman siilTrage. Rev. G.

W. Hills talk entitled "Sunshine and Shadows of fifty years," was fell of" inspiration to right living. Rev. Isaac Maris, one of the early settlers gave the company some of his interesting experiences of pioneer days in which he paid a beautiful tribute to his life's companion. Rev.

Joseph Curry cf Cranbury, and Rev. YV. M. Curry of Lima, Ohio, were invited to furnish a share of toast in which they each related boyhood incidents, and in their eloquent words paid tribute to their father and mother that would be worth going miles to hear. It is safe to say that these two sons but voiced the sentiment of the other brothers and sisters who were all present.

W. R. Curry, brother, and Wilson Curry, nephew, of Mr. Curry made appropriate remarks as did also J. II.

Titsworth. W. R. Curry asked for an expression of up-lifted hands by the persons present who were at the wedding of Mr. and Mrs.

Curry fifty years ago. Their son, James, was tanding with his hand against a tent pole when his brother Will quietly cautioned him to" take his hand down. Rev. L. W.

Williamson, in behalf of the Nor-tonville friends presented the bride and groom each with a fine gold watch and chain. Mr. Curry responded in a few well chosen remarks. Other piesents were a glass water set, beautifully decorated in gold; golden candle stick; gold plated clock sleeve buttons; meat fork; olive dishes; berry spoon; souvenir spoon plates ana oatmeal dishes and $55.00 in gold. ft SOCIAL EVENT Golden Weddlno Celebration Mr, and Mr.

D. S. Curry pass tholr Fiftieth Nuptial Milestone with Friends and Festivities. What scene is there more beautiful, or occasion that creates more jov and happiness than, the re-union of a large christian family after several years of separation of same of the household? Such was the event at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

D. S. Curry, Tuesday, May 16. Invitations being pre-yiously sent out, many had been looking forward in anticipation of the celebration of the fiftieth wedding anniversary of this worthy couple, and at eleven o'clock the house was tilled to overflowing. The first number on the program was renewing old acquaintances and making new ones which was made easy by the courteous hospitality and etiquette of the Curry home.

At the noon hour dinner was announced and the guests were ushered into a spacious tent where long tables were spread which were soon groaniDg under their heavy load of good things speedily served by the clever waiters. After feasting for an hour in which there were numerous outbreaks of mirth and jolity, and in which R. D. Kirkpatrick displayed an. unexplored amount of appetite and capacity, and J.

Haines taught us the proper' use of the fork, the order of diet was changed to toasts, Rev. L. W. Williamson officiating as toastmaster. After the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" Prof.

McMath was called upon to give" a toast on "A fifty-year voyage." He very aptly drew the picture of the storms, billows, and squalls that come alike to the mariner and those embarked on the seas of matrimony, also the 'smooth sailing and safe landing. J. C. Haines responded to the call of "When Curry's came io town" in which he related some early i it if Our line of Shoes is complete and we can fit you in Vici Calf, Patent or Tans at a price to suit your puise. Come in and let us make your feet comfortable for summer.

We have confidence in the style and quality of our Shoes and take pleasure in showing them. GRIFFIN SON; THE GOOD CLOTHES STORE WW SVi.mi'irWtflnfiff-fr' li gum. THE WORLD'S S3 and $3.50 SHOE A tornado passed over Atchison and Jefferson counties at 6 o'clock Saturday evening, leaving death and destruction in its path. Mrs. John Ham, living three and a half miles northwest of Atchison, received injuria.

from which she died five hours I iter. Houses and barns in "the track of the storm were wrecked, and much damage was done to orchards and other farm property. Strange as it may LARGEST FACTORY. 1 -litiitati 205,310 square feet it goods. Late things.

5 1 "1 III llll "ViKil.V A per day, Floor Space injury while nothing of the staii chions can be found. The German Evangelical church at Ode creek was caught up in the air about 150 feet and divided in-to four sections and let down near the foundation in a muss of ruius. When the house of Free-land was destroyed Mis. Freeland and the children were carried several yards on the floor nnd spilled off witb very little injury, while the floor went seemingly out of existence. No one wl views the ruius which are strewn from the foundation to a little south of east for a1 half-mile cuu hardly conceive how the family escaped.

At F. M. LewtonV, large shud trees directly south of the barn ere wrenched out by their roots and just north of th house the orchard is greatily damaged while the house stands nee in sly unhurt. At Will Marlatt's, horses wi taken np and driven hack to earth with such force as to n'tid their feet nearly afoot into the solid ground. Some of the trees from l'ert Marlatt's orchard were carried diagonally accross a section, leaving them near the home of Henry James Freelaud bad some hors near the center' of his barn.

Ti roof and outer part of th barn were taken, leaving enough of the center to protect the horses. Several years ago a cyclone took an old blind hsrse belonging to James Locklin over thre barbed wires and whirling him times around dropped him ia a elougb of running water. Supposing the hers had passed in hi checks, tLy weI tit mains whea lo, lotin! h'm pacing the shali water, fincf rent to an oceanio'iii ncrt at-J kick. Wbn ibat ctbrr twister w-nt, throngh tors ft gwl irapy ygr theit wm a woruau and pair of tin bali in a seem, Mrs. llm was the only one seriously injured, although entire families had narrow, escapes.

The stor.if traveled across the country in a northeasterly direction, making its appearance near Valley Falls and Norton ville, and leaving Atchison county near Doniphan. It pas-ed several mils Pickle, Perfection Heinz Sweet Pickles Have a flavor quite their own. They are thoroughly permeated with the sugar, spices and vinegar in which they are prepared. We are headquarters for the celebrated "57 Va- rieties" Ketch n. Pickles Vinegars Pre- serves, Sauces, Baked Jeans, etc.

We will return the full purchase price if you do not like any article of Heinz goods purchased from us. Could anything be fairer? Climax Flour Per 1001b. $2.90 1- to the west of Atchison city, nd was, watched by hundreds of people who felt that the city which has alvavs been so fortunate, was at last to be visited. After it hadypassed there was tha greatest apprehension Tor the country, as it was evident that damage had been done. A great many Norton ville people watched the formation of the clouds which could be seen plainly from the west part of town and had the appearances of kites rapidly rising and falling.

The storm path varied in width from 80 to 1G0 rods and went in a general nertheastern direction. At JetiseFreeland's, 5 miles west of Nortonville, it wrecked a lame barn and tore a farm-house all to pieces. It also ruined the Lutheran church and passed on to E. M. Lewton's where i-everal large shade trees and a windmill were blown down.

At Val Hoffman's it wrecked a corn crib and several buggies. Val says he had four bugj jjies and after the storm about all was left was three wheels. At i Mr. Richard's it tore down a large, barn, windmill and all the buildings except the bouse. Marlatt's house was reduced to kindling and Henry Page's buildings- were badly damaged.

James Freeland's large barn was completely demolished as were thi house and barn on the old Cushmau place. The last place ot serious damage near Nortonville was at Hall's and Whitakr. Hall's barn and orchard were jdosiroyd aud the house moved I from the foundation. There are many itonea of escapes from los of lif life which eeetn almost miraculous. Description on paper is too weak for an attempt but th tight of the wrutkage is well worth the tims aad expena wf eeing it.

BOMS FREAKS OF THE fTORM On the Holbrook farm there wer twanty cows in t'n etanchicui of the ttrn wlich Th cowi were found, all DOUGLASS. --F (iiiiiii ikii niMiir Hi. EEC I i 1 ,5 (IF 1 1 1 1 1 Errrrr' 1 1 1 1 1 if. --r rV I Capacity 10,240 pairs W. New and $3, Spring and Summer Oxfords Shoes are now on display.

Patent Colt, Vici Kid and Tan $3.50 and $4.00 Nothing beats them for style and Our Furnishing Goods department is full of new spring ear. (Tl 4 Special Prices oo New SpriRO CJ. Glotliioo..