Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 January 1909 — WIND PLAYS HAVOC IN THREE STATES [ARTICLE]

WIND PLAYS HAVOC IN THREE STATES

Demolishes Opera House and Fans Destructive Fire. Enid, Okla., Jan. 29.—The most severe wind and dust storm in six years swept through northwest Oklahoma. At Goltry several business houses were blown down and at Carmen flames driven by a fierce wind destroyed half the business houses of the town. Lamonte, Mo., Jan. 29.—A wind storm swept a path through this town demolishing the opera house and wrecking the stocks of the merchants occupying the four floors. Omaha, Neb., Jan. 29.—A severe wind, rain and sleet storm raged in a huge circle around Omaha. Reports indicate the storm in many parts of Nebraska has developed into a b Hazard.