Newton, NC Storm, Jul 1906

SEVERE ELECTRICAL STORM.

Young Lady Struck by Lightning But Not Seriously Injured – Freaks of Electricity.

Special to The Observer.
Newton, July 22. – A very severe electrical storm passed over this place between 9 and 10 o’clock last night. For more than two hours the lightning flashed incessantly and the rain fell in torrents. Men who had left their homes and congregated at the hotels and stores found it difficult to reach home. Some complained of feeling the effects of the electricity in dizziness while out of doors. Suddenly the telephone bells all over town rang violently and all the electric lights went out.

As the members of the Methodist church choir were going home lightning knocked Miss Vena Little, daughter of Dr. J. B. Little, down. She was immediately picked up and carried into St. Hubert’s Inn, but it was an hour before she regained consciousness and could be taken home. Fortunately otherwise than a little nervousness, she is this morning suffering no other ill consequences. All water courses in this vicinity are out of their banks, and considerable corn and peas blown down. It was by far the worst storm we have had this season.

Charlotte Daily Observer, Charlotte, NC 23 Jul 1906
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Transcribed by Jenni Lanham.