Mayodan, NC Lightning Strikes Mill, Jun 1908

Posted November 16th, 2007 by Linda Horton

Mill Practically Destroyed by Lightning and Tornado.

Special to The Observer.

Mayodan, June 22.---The loss on the Mayo Mills, which was struck by lightning and a fierce tornado Saturday afternoon, practically destroying the south end, is being adjusted to-day. The damage will probably amount to something like $40,000 or $50,000 and is a great calamity, to the commission, causing hundreds of employes[sic] to be without work. Superintendent Ruffin will address the employes[sic] to-morrow morning on the situation and everything will be done to put the mill in commission again at the earilest[sic] date possible.

Charlotte Daily Observer, Charlotte, NC 23 Jun 1908
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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!

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