Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 July 1911 — SEVERE STORM IN OHIO [ARTICLE]

SEVERE STORM IN OHIO

Waterspout Sweeps Through Mad River Valley—Much Damage Done. •> r •• Cleveland, 0., July 10. A severe electrical, rain and wind storm of a cyclonic nature swept through the central portion of Ohio, causing untold loss to crops. A number of barns and houses were Btruck by lightning and telegraph and rail communication was seiiously hampered. A waterspout swept through the Mad river valley and was followed by wind and hail. The streets of Liberty and Degraff were inundated. Much timber was blown down, but the corn crop and fruits were most seriously damaged.