When was it published?

June 2, 1879 in The New Orleans Daily Democrat

Domestic News June 2, 1879

The New Orleans Daily Democrat

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Hachenberg, Young Hachenberg

Q: What keywords are associated?

Lightning Strike, Cattle Killed, Horse Killed, Injury, Robbery, Milburn, San Saba County

New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana

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What is this article about?

Lightning strike near Milburn, Texas, killed four Durham cattle and a horse belonging to Mr. Hachenberg of Illinois, destroyed a yearling's eyesight, and severely shocked his son, who was robbed while unconscious and is recovering.

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On the eighth instant Mr. Hachenberg, of Illinois, had four head of fine Durham cattle and a horse killed by lightning near Milburn, San Saba county, Texas. Another Durham yearling's eyesight was destroyed by the shock, and young Hachenberg was afterward found about fifty yards from the dead stock in a helpless condition. The shock came near killing him, and he had lain in an insensible state for about eighteen hours. While in this condition some wretched devil had stripped him of his valuables. He was taken to Milburn, cared for, and is recovering.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster Crime

What keywords are associated?

Lightning Strike Cattle Killed Horse Killed Injury Robbery Milburn San Saba County

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Hachenberg Young Hachenberg

Where did it happen?

Near Milburn, San Saba County, Texas

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Near Milburn, San Saba County, Texas

Event Date

Eighth Instant

Key Persons

Mr. Hachenberg Young Hachenberg

Outcome

four head of fine durham cattle and a horse killed by lightning; another durham yearling's eyesight destroyed; young hachenberg shocked near death, insensible for eighteen hours, robbed of valuables, taken to milburn and recovering

Event Details

Mr. Hachenberg of Illinois had four head of fine Durham cattle and a horse killed by lightning near Milburn, San Saba county, Texas. Another Durham yearling's eyesight was destroyed by the shock, and young Hachenberg was found about fifty yards from the dead stock in a helpless condition. The shock came near killing him, and he had lain in an insensible state for about eighteen hours. While in this condition some wretched devil had stripped him of his valuables. He was taken to Milburn, cared for, and is recovering.