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100 years ago

june 14. 1906

The tornado at Goessel last week did great damage. The path of the twister was about one hundred and fifty yards wide and perhaps seven miles long. The home of Peter Frey was completely demolished, as were those of Mr. Brandt and George Reimer. The buildings on one of J.D. Schmidt's farms were entirely blown away. B.B. Reimer's merchandise store was totally wrecked. Henry Unruh's residence was badly damaged. B.B. Reimer's drug store was moved off its foundation and the front torn out. The Post office and phone building escaped very serious damage. Frank Claassen's big mill was moved on the foundation. Mr. Claassen's home was wrecked. The large hospital escaped the storm, and none of the nurses or patients were injured. Franzen Bros. store suffered badly. The church building was not damaged much. A school building just being erected was destroyed. Peter Schmidt and David Lehrman, living east of town, lost their residences and barns, as did also Henry Foth and John Andrews. The most seriously injured were Tillie Heinrich, a small girl, and Henry Ratzlaff, both of whom, we understand, are improving and may recover. Several other persons were slightly injured but none seriously.

Saturday evening, Miss Mamie Wheelock gave a china shower in honor of Miss Mable Owens. Seventeen young ladies were present, and many beautiful pieces of china were received. Dainty refreshments were served, and progressive Whist served as a means of entertainment the prize, a china pin tray, being won by Miss Elizabeth Power.

A Normal Social was given at the High School, Monday evening, which was well attended and very enjoyable. A literary and musical program was given. The high school orchestra furnished music while refreshments were being served.

The Siebert bridge over the South Cottonwood, three miles west of Marion, was washed out by the flood. The Adams bridge, four miles south, the Morton bridge in Clark township, and the Hauser bridge, two miles north, were also washed out wholly or in part.

Conner-Owens

Married, at the Christian church, June 12th, at 10 a.m., Mr. Freas Harold Conner, of Horton, to Miss Mabel Pearl Owens, of Marion.

This is one of the prettiest little church weddings that Marion has ever witnessed.

The church was beautifully decorated with marguerites and ferns, the color-scheme being white and green.

A bridal aisle was formed of white pillars entwined with daisies and connected by a double band of white satin ribbons. The pathway of the bride was strewn with flowers — typical of the wishes of her friends for her.

The day was fair and cool wreathing many sweet faces with sunny smiles.

The bridal procession, headed by Elder Berkley and Miss Grace Owens, who acted as Maid of Honor, was ushered in to the beautiful strains of Lohengrin, faultlessly rendered by Miss Hoch.

The father gave the bride away and the impressive ring ceremony made them man and wife. Mr. Albert Conner was best man.

Miss Kelley's full rich voice thrilled the audience with the impressive wedding hymn, "The Marriage in Cana" after which congratulations poured in upon the bride and groom.

The bride looked her sweetest in her dainty while silk chiffon, and the earnest look upon the face of the groom betokens a happy protection for her future.

And here's to Mabel's happiness;

May she live a thousand years and a day;

Have naught but the smiles of prosperity

And her own sweet maiden way.

And here's to Freas' happiness;

May he live a thousand years and a day;

For he would not care to remain here

If Mabel had passed away.

The decorations were in charge of Miss Powers, assisted by the ushers, the Misses Powers, Forney and Watson.

Recipes

We would be glad to have any of the RECORD'S Marion county lady readers contribute recipes for this column.

Stuffed Tomatoes

Six medium sized tomatoes. Filling: one and 1/2 cups of bread crumbs, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 2 tablespoons butter. Bread should be crumbed on a grater; place a dusting of pepper and salt in each tomato. Filling should be packed solidly and small pinch of butter on top. Bake 40 minutes in a moderate oven.

Mrs. Brown Corby

Green Gage Sherbet

One quart can of green gage plums, 1 quart of water, 1 pint of sugar, 1 pint of cream. Set water and sugar on the stove and let it come to a good boil; after cooking add plums which have been pitted. (A little lemon juice may be added if desired.) When nearly frozen add the cream, whipped, and finish freezing and pack. This makes 1 gallon.

Mrs. H.H. VanFleet

A ball game is being played on the Marion diamond this afternoon between the Peabody nine and a nine made up from the Teachers' Institute force.

Brooker's Orchestra gave a pleasant open air concert on the High School grounds last Wednesday evening.

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