Iowa
Old Press
Inwood Herald
Inwood, Lyon County, Iowa
July 7, 1893
Lightning Strikes the Cooper Residence and Causes
Terrible Havoc.
Last Monday night will be long remembered by the citizens of
Inwood because of the terrible electrical storm which prevailed
and the work done by a heavy bolt of lightning almost in our
midst. The residence on the Helgerson farm, adjoining town, and
occupied by Andy Cooper, was struck by lightning about 12
o’clock in the night and badly demolished. Half of the west
end was completely torn out, and the remainder considerably
shattered. The current passed along the roof on the south side,
tearing up shingles and sending the plastering through on the
inside. The marks of the destructive current were plainly visible
on the bed in the room down stairs, which is occupied by Mr. and
Mrs. Cooper, when at home, and it is most fortunate that they
were away on this night. Broken boards and shingles were
scattered over the yard. The building was scorched in places but
did not ignite. Ed and Ole Sevland were sleeping upstairs and it
seems miraculous that they were not hurt in the least. The boys
were awakened by the fall of plaster upon them and when the
condition of the house was discovered left it.
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Inwood Herald
Inwood, Lyon County, Iowa
July 28, 1893
Knutson -- Nelson
Married at the residence of O.H. Knutson, Saturday, Suly 23,
1893, Thor Thorson and Miss Ingebor Nelson, Rev. O. A. Berge
officiating. The wedding was attended by a number of invited
friends and relatives who presented the happy couple with many
beautiful and costly presents, as tokens of their regard. Mr.
Thorson owns a farm northeast of Inwood and is an energetic and
successful farmer. The bride is comparatively a stranger among
us, but undoubtedly worthy of the man of her choice. May they
have a long and prosperous journey through life.
[submitted by R.Z., Nov. 2003]