Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 84, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 June 1898 — Church Struck by Lightning. [ARTICLE]

Church Struck by Lightning.

Grand Forks, N. D., June 25.—A new Lutheran church near Minnewaukan was struck by lightning Friday while dedication ceremonies were in progress. One end was torn out of the building. About 300 persons were present and two were insrtantly killed. In the pania a number of others were injured, but none fatally.