Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 July 1901 — Struck by Lightning. [ARTICLE]

Struck by Lightning.

The house occupied by Joseph Long in the northeast part of town was struck by lightning Tuesday afternoon and considerably damaged. When the bolt struck the house it tore off the shingles and entered the building, spreading in all directions. The paper and plastering was entirely torn from one room. A bedstead was struck and shattered into splinters and other damage done. Fortunately the family was at a neighbors, else they would havunet certain death. The building was not set on Are but is considerably damaged. The loss is covered by lightning insurance.