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The Watchman And Southron
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina
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In Magnolia on Aug. 15, during a thunderstorm, teamster Mose Johnson was badly injured by lightning while riding one of three mules, which were instantly killed. He miraculously survived and regained consciousness, though suffering. Replacement cost for mules estimated at $500 by owner J. G. Stokes.
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Three Mules Killed and Man Riding One Hurt.
Magnolia. Aug. 15.-During a thunder storm this evening about 6 o'clock Mose Johnson. colored. teamster for J. G. Stokes. engaged in the lumber business, was struck by lightning and badly injured. The team, three mules, he was driving, were instantly killed by the same bolt. How Johnson escaped death is a mystery, as he was riding one of the mules. Johnson has regained consciousness. but is suffering considerably. An eyewitness says all three mules fell dead at the same second. Mr. Stokes says he cannot replace the mules for less than $500.
The rain is pouring down at this writing.
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Magnolia
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Aug. 15
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During a thunderstorm in Magnolia on Aug. 15, Mose Johnson, a colored teamster for J. G. Stokes, was struck by lightning and badly injured while riding one of three mules he was driving, which were instantly killed. He mysteriously survived, regained consciousness, but suffered considerably. Eyewitness confirmed mules fell dead simultaneously. Stokes estimated replacement cost at $500.