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June 26, 1822
The Massachusetts Spy
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
In Watertown, Conn., widow E. Tuttle's home was struck by lightning while she read her Bible; the bolt shattered nearby objects but caused only minor blisters, seen as divine protection.
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Watertown, (Conn.) May 28.
SINGULAR PRESERVATION.
The building occupied by the widow E. Tuttle, near the meeting-house in Watertown, was struck by lightning, during the shower on Tuesday evening last. While Mrs. T. was sitting in her chamber, near to the front window, reading her bible, and reflecting on the power and awful majesty of the Most High, and the defenceless condition of weak mortals; that part of the house received the discharge. Penetrating the outside of the building, it dashed the fragments of the wall, and a looking-glass, which was suspended by it, with great violence over the table where she was sitting. Mrs. T. was much shocked, and in several places considerable blisters were raised upon the skin, but through the protection of that Being, in whom her confidence was placed, she sustained no material injury.
SINGULAR PRESERVATION.
The building occupied by the widow E. Tuttle, near the meeting-house in Watertown, was struck by lightning, during the shower on Tuesday evening last. While Mrs. T. was sitting in her chamber, near to the front window, reading her bible, and reflecting on the power and awful majesty of the Most High, and the defenceless condition of weak mortals; that part of the house received the discharge. Penetrating the outside of the building, it dashed the fragments of the wall, and a looking-glass, which was suspended by it, with great violence over the table where she was sitting. Mrs. T. was much shocked, and in several places considerable blisters were raised upon the skin, but through the protection of that Being, in whom her confidence was placed, she sustained no material injury.
What sub-type of article is it?
Extraordinary Event
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Providence Divine
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Lightning Strike
Divine Protection
Singular Preservation
Watertown Conn
What entities or persons were involved?
Widow E. Tuttle
Mrs. T.
Where did it happen?
Watertown, Conn., Near The Meeting House
Story Details
Key Persons
Widow E. Tuttle
Mrs. T.
Location
Watertown, Conn., Near The Meeting House
Event Date
Tuesday Evening Last (Dateline May 28)
Story Details
Widow E. Tuttle's home struck by lightning while she read her Bible in her chamber; bolt shattered wall and looking-glass near her, causing shock and blisters but no serious injury, attributed to divine protection.