Selden, KS Tornado, Jun 1904

Posted November 7th, 2007 by Linda Horton

CHURCH HIT DURING SERVICE.

Norton, Kan., June 2.---A tornado struck the little town of Selden, west of Norton, on the rock Island railway, demolishing a church, five dwellings and destroying much farm property.

A funeral service was being conducted in the church at the time, and 300 persons were in attendance. A dozen persons were hurt, none seriously, however.

The Daily Review, Decatur, IL 2 Jun 1904

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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!


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