Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 116, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1916 — Mrs. J. H. Payne’s Property Hit By Lightning. [ARTICLE]

Mrs. J. H. Payne’s Property Hit By Lightning.

At about 10 o’clock Sunday night the residence of Mrs. J. H. Payne, on East Oak street, was struck by lightning and considerable damage done both to the house and the contents. Mrs. Payne had just gone upstairs and was carrying a lamp when the bolt struck. The lamp was knocked from her hands and fortunately the flame was extinguished by the concussion. The bolt entered at the chimney, which it shattered above the roof and tore holes through on the inside of the house. It crossed over to the front and passed out, shattering the porch as it left. The furniture was damaged, mirrors being broken and the glass broken from the pictures on the walls. Soot from the chimney was spread over the house, damaging rugs, etc. Mrs. Payne was not alone at the tirhe, as her son, Jack and family, were there for the night. Fortunately none were injured. Mrs. Payne has insurance on her house and contents.