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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-05-12
KILLED IN THEIR BEDS
"a Persons Perish By Midnight
Tornado.
TOWN OF MARQUETTE, KAN, WRECKED.
Quite Large Number Have Also Been Injured
and Number Of These Are Expected to
Die-The People Of the Town Are Panic.
Stricken-All Houses 10 Path Of the lorna.
do Completely Wrecked.

Marquette, Kan, (Special Twenty
four persons are known to have been
killed and over s. were injured in
tornado, the most disastrous in the his
tory of Central Kansas, which swept
over this portion of the State at mid
night. One large section of Marquette,
where the principal loss of life occurred,
was entirely wiped out
Reports from the surrounding country
show that the destruction to life and
property was widespread, and the list
of dead and injured is growing constant
ly
A storeroom belonging to Olaf Olson,
furniture dealer, has been converted
into temporary morgue, and at o.3o
"a dead bodies had been brought in.
Following the storm the utmost con-
fusion prevailed, and it will Sc some
time before the actual extent of the
storm is known.
When daylight broke over the town
it found the entire population in state
of panic. Business was entirely suspend
ed and everyone who escaped injury
turned his attention toward aiding the
wounded.
The tornado seems to have formed
three miles south of Marquette and did
not spend its force until it had passed
many miles north of the town. In
Marquette the residence portion west o
the main street suffered the principal
damage. The houses in the course of
the tornado were all with two or three
exceptions completely wrecked In this
section there was number of modern
residences, of which only one, the home
of R. A. Thompson, was left standing.
The Swedish, Lutheran and Methodist
Churches were among the nrst buildings
struck, and they, together with the par
sonage adjoining the Methodist Church,
were demolished.
The afternoon was hot and oppres-
sive. Late in the evening a terrific
rainstorm broke over the town. The
rain continued to fall in torrents until
midnight, when the tornado struck.
Within less than five minutes it had
wrought its terrible work and passed
on. Telegraph and telephone wires were
carried down and it was several hours
before the outside world could be APP
prised OF the plight OF the city.
1t was not until 9 o'clock that physi-
clans and surgeons began arriving from
surrounding towns. In the meantime
dozens of volunteers set to work to
clear away the debris and extricate the
dead and injured The Swedish Luth-
eran parsonage and several private resi-
dences were turned into temporary hos
pitfalls. The dead were taken to store
room nearby.
In one room in the Lutheran parson-
age the pastor found six injured, and in
an adjoining room were five bodies OF
persons who had died from injuries at
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-05-12
vlrrInla Wins Track Meet.

Richmond, Va. (Sppecial).-In a dual
track meet at the University of Vir-
ginia, Virginia won from the University
of North Carolina by the score of 6o to
20. Five Southern intercollegiate rec
ords were broken at the meet.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-05-12
Foreign.

George Wyndham explained to the
House of Commons why he resigned as
chief secretary for Ireland. Sir Henry
Campbell Bannerman moved "a vote OF
censure of the policy of the Irish gov
eminent connected with the appointment
of Sir Antony mcdonnell.
Sarrion de Herrera, who was ar
raigned in the Madrid court on charge
of conspiracy against the government OF
Brazil, has been liberated, the magistrate
having found nothing to justify his de-
tention.
Ambassador Choate was enrolled as a
member of the bench of the Inner temple
of England, the ceremony taking place
in the old dining-hal opened by Queen
Elizabeth in 1870.
Count Appoint, the opposition leader
in the Hungarian Diet, defended the de-
mands made by the coalition parties in
reply to the speech from the throne.
Secretary Hay may probably visit Par
is, London and Berlin before returning
home, and meet the chancellors and for
eign ministers of the several powers.
The spoils captured by the rebels at
Sanaa included 80 guns and 10000 rifles.
The garrison and the Turkish officials
were permitted to leave the city.
Two professors of Graz University
were killed by an avalanche in the Sty-
rian Alps.
The tercentenary of the publication
of Don Quixote" was observed as
a holiday throughout Spain with floral
festivals and the unwilling of monu-
ments to the author. Cervantes.
The agraian disorders in the vicinity
of Kishinef are becoming more serious,
and two squadrons of dragons have
been sent there.
The situation on the Island of Crete
is extremely grave and Prince George
is unable to control events.
A general revolutionary movement has
occurred among the peasants of the
Province of Bessarabia.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-05-26
VERNON.

Mrs Celia Howe of Greenileiu'
Mass, spent Tuesday with frienos Ill
town. -, xt
Tb. Ladies' circle will meet next
"wednesday afternoon. Supper at the
usual hour.
F. w. Stoddard recently Vis I,a,. ' ~
daughter, Mrs. Chester w. hicAs' III
springfield, Mass.
Ar the grange meeting SATURDAY
evening. the gentlemen preseh,1u "
very interesting program OF inteheo go,
',ei contests. The prizes We're woi
hy Mrs. H. w. Fairman, MRS. N. ~.
Read and Mrs. A. G. Barnes, IN.
ord coffee. confectionery anu iru''
were served. hold
,temorial day exercises VIII De neio
:, ITnion church next SUNDAY at
o'clock i'm the afternoon. "a GU Tha
s,,,;tation is extended to all. lne
Its arc requested to bring mowers
a hastets for the church ana lol
anu a. the cemeteries. Colo meas
U.s., and MES are solicited LOT lne
,a.ar which will be served hroni
,a.ao 70 ? o'clock. for the Old source =,
,.an,hers of G. A. R.. w. H. e. u
NJ ladies' aid and visitors Inc
- yriII he i'm charge OF hens
yasnson most of Northfield- ProI. A. AZ,
y;nson Of Mt. Hermon will denver .ne
s5rass and the music VIII De lu
..gshd nv Mt Hermon ~
rriands are asked TO meet
et,,rch sunday morning at ~ $500 r.s,
- assist in decorating ana nl ~
49, - nreparations for the services H'
The afternoon
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-05-26
LEYDEN.

w. A. Barber who has been in York
state for several days. returned Iues-
day night.
Prof. and Mrs. Drury of Mt. Hermon
were the guests over Sunday OF ). b.
Buddington. =.
The indications are that there Will
be large crop of fruit. as fruit trees
of all kinds are b!ossolning full.
Rev. Mr.. Cartmill's mother. Mrs. A.
H. Hewins of Springfield. maze them
a short visit the last Of the week.
Mrs. Caunter returned to her nome
in Lowell. Saturday. after stay o.
some weeks with her sister. Mrs. w. a
Barber.
1t is expected that work will be com
menced soon on the valley ROAD a'
the selectmen have assumed the re-
sponsibility Of building 1t.
The veterans are invited to attend
church in a body on Sunday May ~, ~,
as Rev. Mr.. Cartmill has slgnlileo ms
intention to preach memorlH ser
mOu
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-05-26
JAMAICA.

Mr. and Mrs. ]. C. Robinson were
in Brattleboro Monday.
Frank Dobbin of Shushan, \. Y. Is
visiting at David Eddy's.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Aiken are visit
ing I'm the north part of the state.
II is expected that the memorial
service will be held Sunday morning
at the Congregational church
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. MuZZy spent
Sunday at their old home. returning
to Brattleboro Monday morning.
Rev. |. II. Beman read his resigna-
ton at the Baptist church sunday
morning the same to take erect III
July
Miss Addie Knowlton died Tuesday
morning at the home of c. 5. clark.
The funeral was held Thursday AFTER
noon at 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Herrick OF
Northampton. Mass. are spending
week with Mrs. Herrick's parents MT
and Mrs. A. B. Stark.
Mrs Almon Willis saw large bear
in their pasture Monday evening. Sne
concluded to travel in different d.
rection from what Bruin was taking.
How is this for bananas? David
Eddy found on bunch received from
p. Thomas the first of the week, one
which measured five inches In circum-
ference and weighed Is ounces.
on Memorial day, dinner VIII pc
served In the town hall at noon ana
the exercises will be at the opera nan
at 2 D. m. The speaker of the DAY
will be Loren Pierce of South Lon
donderry. Music by the Jamaica
band. All having flowers are request
ed to bring them.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-05-26
EAST DUNN ERSToN.

II is reported that Ula Davis is very
| i'll with pneumonia.
Miss Florence Laughton spent sun
day at her home here.
Harley Streeter is home from Brat
tleboro Memorial hospital.
The Ladies' club will meet with
Mrs. C. o. Reed this week.
Giles +. Reed has decided to work
for his father until August /.
There have been frosts three morn
ings this week, May "a being the cold
est.
Austin Laughton was In Windsor
last week, having been drawn to serve
on the grand jury.
Miss Alice Laughton returned Sat
urday from a visit with relatives In
Shelburne Falls. Mass.
James Lahey of Brattleboro is
spending the week with his grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. II. Laughton.
The Miller brothers. Warren. Ernest
and Avery, also Mrs. Arthur Mixer.
were at Maple Ridge fruit farm Sun
day.
Mrs. Harry H. Miller started We'd
nesday of last week to visit her
daughtr Mrs Alexander c. Walker.
Of Farley. la.
Mrs. Alner Eddy of West Brattle-
boro has been visiting at her fathers
Austin Laughton's. She returned TO
her home Monday
Rev. Mr.. Hayward of Springfield.
who has conducted the services in the
Congregational church for the last
two Sundays, will occupy the pulpit
next Sunday. His sermons are spoken
Of as excellent
Miss Lena Sonia, who has been
recent guest of her mother. Mrs.
George Crosby, has returned to Millers
Falls. Mass. She was accompanied
by her sister, Miss Minerva Crosby.
who will remain week.
Harold Sprague of the University
of Vermont is visiting his mother.
Mrs. E. A. Sprague. at j. A. Reeds.
He has been al with tonsilitis ana
auinsey and is here to regain his
health Mrs. Sprague is the teacher
in the north school.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-05-26
BERNARDSTON.

/ There have been many cases of
measles in town within a few weeks.
Miss Florence Hills returned Mon .
day to Concord, n. H.. where she has
occupation.
| Mrs. Harris Williams of Athol
spent Sunday with her brother. Hor-
ace Newton. and family
Mr.. and Mrs. C. II. FrizzelI of Athol
have recently made brief visit to
their uncle. Fred FiiZzell. and family.
Rev. G. w. Patten of Cambridge
spent Sunday in town, attended church
and called on many former parishion-
erS.
Rev. Frederic w. Smith of Peter
boro. n. H., will preach in the Uni
tartan church the first Sunday in
June.
There will be parish meeting at
the Unitarian church Saturday even
ing at 1880 o'clock A large attend
ance is desired.
Miss Edith Grant is staying some
time with friends ir Greenfield that
she may go in and take dictation at
the Lucas school, SO as not to lose in
speed as stenographer.
Memorial services will be held in the
Methodist church at the usual hour
Of morning worship rext Sunday. Ser
mon by the pastor, Rev. c. r. Sher-
man. All are invited to unite with
our soldiers in this service of prayer.
praise and remembrance.
]. Hall Long of Bethel who is to
give the Memorial day address, was
pastor of the Methodist church here
in 1886. He has been a citizen OF
Vermont for several years and was al
one time chaplain of the legislature.
He is now president of the board of
trade in the place where he resides.
Memorial day exercises will be held
in the town hall Tuesday May 30. at
3 a. m. Program: Music by the
band; prayer; duet by Prof. Thomas
Allen and F. l.. Stark. defamation.
bv Frank Hills; solo, Herbert Grant:
reading, Mabel Stevens; solo, Prot
Thomas Allen; address, ]. Hall Long;
closing song. America.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-05-26
GROVE.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. Streeter visited IN
Connecticut last week
Mrs. C. wilkinson met with a very
serious accident after leaving the
scholars at the Grove school mouse
Monday. She started to go to Co4e-
rain. and. while gong rapidly down
the hill. the horse STEPPED on roll
ing stone and fell headlong turning
completely over. Mrs Wilkinson was
thrown over the dashboard, her fall
being fortunately broken by striking
on one arm which was broken above
the wrist. Her head was badly
bruised and she suffered several mino'
injuries. The harness was completely
wracked and the wagon somewhat
broken. When help arrived, they
found the horse with its head under
the hind wheels and so pinioned that
II could not move. Mrs. Wilkinson
broke her leg twice last summer.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-05-26
PUTIN EY.


Rev, f., u. Barrett Is AT his home on
West hill.
Mrs. Robert Kathan Is visiting at
Brattleboro,
WIN Aver OF Windsor Is spending a
few days In town,
Miss Alice Locke Is spending the
week AT Albany, N. Y,
w. J. Smith and Mrs. ii. j. Smith
spent Sunday at Hinsdale. n. II.
Arthur Dodge of Springfield, this
state, visited his parents this week.
Mrs. John T.. Gale and child OF
Gulford are visiting at George A.
Kerr's.
Mrs. Lizzie Cough OF Worcester.
Mass, Is guest at william Robert
sons.
The opus club was entertained
Tuesday evening by Miss Jennie T..
Pierce.
Leon W. Houghton of Fitchburg has
been appointed special police ut Lau-
rel hill
Merrett Howard and Bert Howard
have purchased G., l.. Pierce's tene-
ment house near the Stowell shops.
Mrs. II. r. Waite returned to Hins-
dale. n. H.. Monday. called By the
death of her sister. Mrs. George Howe.
Rev. j. d. King viii speak at East
Putney Memorial Sunday In the at
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. j. Smith and Mr..
and Mrs. w. j. Smith attended the
funeral OF Mrs. George Howe at
Hinsdale Wednesday.
All who are willing to contribute
flowers for decorating the soldiers
graves are requested to bring the
flowers to the hall Tuesday morning.
Carroll Whitney of Keene, n. H..
visited at home Wednesday on his re-
turn from Burlington where he had
been to attend the funeral OF his
grandmother, Mrs. Reynolds.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. C. winchester OF
Holyoke. Mass, are at w. A. Coles.
also Rev. Frances H. Rowley OF Bos-
ton, Mass. J. NJ. Anderson OF New
York and j. f.. Clark OF HolyoKe,
Mass. The gentlemen are enjoying
their annual trout fishing. They re-
turned Monday with los speckied
beauties.
Memorial Sunday the following or
der of service will be rendered at the
Baptist church: At 10:45 a. m, Or
gan voluntary; doxology; invocatlon'
gloria; responsive reading Psalm IS;
hymn. Battle Hymn of the Republic,
choir scripture reading by Rev. J. D.
King: anthem, Memorial hymn. choir;
prayer. Rev. f. C. Charlton; offering
with prayer: notices.; solo, Mrs. LII
liam Smith. sermon. our fathers
Mantle, Rev. A. s. BuZzell: America.
benediction, Rev. f. {.
Charlton: organ postlude. The even
ing preaching will be omitted sunday.
The C. +. meeting will be held as
usual
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-05-26
WHITING CHAM.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles s. Chase
started for Brattleboro Monday SPEND
ing several days there.
Miss Blake. a New York architect
has been here for a week, directing
the repairs on the Marsh house.
Henry Gilett of Turner's FANS.
former resident of this place, has been
spending some time with his broth
er. John, who lives here.
A family named Elliott. from F1ori-
da. arrived Monday night for the
summer. having rented the simpson
house. ready furnished, till fall They
brought their help with them.
The spring has been backward
one for farmers work and little
planting has been done. Those VINO
had some done, and plants up, were
visited by Jack Frost the first or the
week who nipped things somewhat
Walter Chase and his mother who
have occupied the Marsh house for
more than year. have had to va
cate for the new owner, Miss Hill OF
New York. Walter will board with
Homer Boyd's family. and Mrs. Chase
will go to the home of her daughter.
Mrs. Lester Corse. to live.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-05-26
WEST DuMMERsToN,

Chester Washer Is with his brother
:, =. Washer.
Charles +. Wilson Is badly afflicted
with an abscess on his neck.
Miss Jessie Pike spent a few days
with her brother Bert Pike. last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Taft spent few
days In Wardsboro with friends last
week.
Hugh Rogers has gone TO Hartford,
Conn, and Is engaged In the granite
business.
sam Prouty has recently been EN-
ployed by the Central Vermont Rail-
way company.
Evangelistlc meetings VIII be held
here In the Baptist church, commence
ing next Sunday evening.
Eddie Russell Is at home nursing his
foot. which he injured while chopping
In the woods In Newfane recently.
The fence In the cemetery has been
repaired and other work done which
much improves the appearance OF the
yard.
The improved condition of George
Field gives his friends much encour-
agement. His son. DIR. Fred Field. has
returned to his home In Sioux Falls.
S. d.
Bert Baldwin has gone to Clayton.
n. Y, where he has a position as man.
ager. His family will follow soon
His brother, Frank. has employment
there also.
A very interesting religious service
was held last Sunday evening In the
church. II was led by Archie Will
lard OF Fishers Island. N. T., son OF
Earl willard.
Clinton willard son of the late Is.
r. Willard. spent a few days with his
friends here en- route from New
Hampshire to Fishers Island. N. T.,
where he will spend the summer In
the employ of Mr. Whitman.
Preparations are being made FOR
memorial services to be held next
Sunday. An address by Rev. MI
Swarts, with music by our band ana a
delegation from Sedgwick post OF
Brattleboro will assist In decorating
the soldiers graves.
The trustees of the Baptist church
have given the Ladies' Aid society
the use of a pleasant and commodlous
room I'm the parsonage where they VIII
hereafter hold their meetings. Any
contributions of furniture or dishes
suitable for their use will be very ac-
ceptable. as all belongings of the So
ciety were destroyed by fire when the
hall was burned.
The death of Mrs. Eliza c. Sibley.
10 removes from our community a de-
scendant from one of the ancient
families of Dummerston. She was a
daughter of EbeneZer and Patty
(Black) Manley. She drew pension
from the United States by virtue OF
her husband. who was soldier In the
civil war. Her home was with W. w.
Burnett The funeral was held Fri
day. Burial was in 'the cemetery near
the Baptist church.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-05-26
WIN DIAM.

Alice Fountaine Is sick with pneu'
monia.
Mr.. Mason OF Randolph was at NJ
II. Ingalls's Wednesday.
A. A. Goodell Is setting out
pinery OF 5000 trees,
Ethel Davis OF Ludlow visited at NJ
II, Ingalls's last week,
II. l.. Chapman finished painting
NJ. II. Ingals's house Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Perry OF Newport
visited nj Joseph Fountaines fas'
week.
Wilton Bathric, our new merchant,
has his goods In and has started MS
business.
George Moore and John Wilmoth
OF Ludlow spent Wednesday night at
NJ. II. Ingalls's.
Mr.. Goodenough of Newfane spent
Sunday with his son, George, at Ran
som Rhoades's.
George Holden of Simonsville, who
recently purchased the Upham house.
Is moving this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Chapman OF
Westminster West visited at l.. b.
chapman's the first of the week
The second son VI Eiias Hso"s'
had one OF his fingers cut on by MS
sister while at play last week.
Mr.. Lazelle OF White River Junction
and Henry Chandler Of Bellows FAILS
made a business cah on ri. II. ingalls,
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dea. Fisher celebrated
their eth wedding anniversary Mon
day evening. by entertaining party
Of their friends.
Mrs. Orville Ingalls, is spending two
weeks with her sister at Mt. Holly,
while Mr.. ingalls, Is moving his goods
to the A. o. Prentiss farm. which ne
has hired for this year.
Invitations are out for the marriage
of Mary ]. Adams to Walter Rand OF
Athens at the home of the bride
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Wayland
Adams. June Z.
Both churches are to be suppnea
with pastors this week Mr.. CogsweH
Of Walpole n. H., breaches AT the
Congregational church and a pastor
from Schuylerville, n. y at the Bap-
fist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Baker and two
children OF New York city are at the
home of his parents. having come 10
assist Mr.. Baker on the farm. owing
to his poor health.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-05-26
ATHENS S.

Mr.. Stephenson was in town Sat
urday. taking a gentleman to see his
timber lot.
Nal Bemis has the underpinning to
his new barn, nearly ready for the
carpenters to begin work.
There is quite a variety of birds
with us this spring many that have
not been seen here before; some of
them with lovely plumage.
The Methodist church is without a
pastor. Rev. r. L. Metcalf was sent
here from Putney, but has gone to
Boston and is not coming back.
E. w. Robbins has sold the farm of
his late father. in Townshend. to
parties in Boston. through the agency
of George p Alexander Of Saxtons
River.
Friday and Saturday nights we were
visited with severe frosts- While the
farmers here have as yet nothing IN
their gardens that frost would harm.
il has done a great deal of damage TO
the hay crop. which was looking very
promising. II has been so cold that
the leaves on the trees are yet quite
small
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-05-26
WllLlAMSvlllE.

Mrs. Alton Morse is visiting In
Claremont, n. II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Brown nave
gone to Brookline to work.
Mrs. Prentiss Carr and chiidren
have returned from visit in Towns
bend.
Mrs. Carrie Perry of Brattleboro is
spending some time with Mrs. Her.
bert Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Major Houghton have
been guests of Mr.. and Mrs. T. H.
Richardson this week.
Mrs. Minnie Tuthill and children
have returned from Brattleboro where
they have been visiting.
Mrs. Harrison Aldrich of Somer--
vile Mass. came last week to spend
the summer at South Newfane.
Miss Florence Adams and friend OF
Grafton spent Sunday with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Adams.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-05-26

hurdle: Richard Holton; loO-yard hur-
ale' Norman Long and u mile run.
Raven Spencer. There were nine ar"
ierent boys who took part I'm the
sports and the record made by Norman
Long ana Richard Hoiton Is very
ereditable' The judges were II. A.
.eea ana ; u, Walker and supt. r.
:, Ioward was the recorder. After
VIRUS the girls twined ribbons
asounu the Maypole, There were many
OF the parents and friends present
VINO enjoyed the afternoons exercises.
a very pleasant social event was
.ne eastern star bazaar held Friday
evening In the town hall. The booths
We're handsomely decorated and con-
tanned many articles unique and at
.raetive for sale Miss May Cotton
had charge OF the booth which con-
taihed nome made candy and did /,
nounshlng business all the evening,
MIS-, w. ID. Morgan sent from Cali
fornia beautiful tablespread worked
with China silk and this was drawn
ny Mrs. G. c. Stearns. A lhandsom,
sofa pillow was captured by Miss Su.
sic smith. she being the lucky possess
sor OF the handkerchief which drew the
prize. Several very handsome hand
kerchiefs were presented to the orde.'
lodges, and one large enc was sold Inv
pansies and Edward Pratt of West
Northfeld was the winner. The sup
per was served In the banquet room
below and there were many small ia
bles the European plan being the or
der or the evening. The menu cards
were very dainty, the star point colors
being used, while the decorations
showed the artistic gifts of MIR. and
Mrs. G. II. Webster. Afterwards there
was the comedy, Joint Owners of
Spain. and while all did their parts
well. Mrs. Jennie Proctor and Mrs. T.
X. Calender are deserving special
mention. Dancing brought to close
the evenings entertainment. w. A.
Wright was prompter and Dr. and
Mrs. n. p Wood led the grand march.
About $50 were cleared as a result Of
the evenings entertainment and will
be added to the funds of the treas
ury