When was it published?

June 17, 1868 in Watertown Republican

Domestic News June 17, 1868

Watertown Republican

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster, Death Or Funeral, Weather

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. Whisman, Mrs. Longwell, Mr. Darling

Q: What keywords are associated?

Lightning Strike, Cuming City, Mrs Whisman Killed, Mrs Longwell Injured, Darling Family

Watertown, Jefferson County, Dodge County, Wisconsin

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What is this article about?

In Cuming City, Mrs. Whisman and Mrs. Longwell were struck by lightning while walking home from the Darling family's residence; Mrs. Whisman was killed instantly, leaving three children, while Mrs. Longwell recovered after being knocked senseless.

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TWO LADIES STRUCK BY LIGHTNING—ONE OF THEM KILLED.—The Council Bluffs Nonpareil says: "On last Thursday Mrs. Whisman and Mrs. Longwell, of Cuming City, went to visit a family by the name of Darling, who reside about one mile from Cuming. In the evening the two ladies started for home. Shortly after leaving the house of Mr. Darling, both ladies were struck by lightning, Mrs. Whisman being instantly killed, and Mrs. Longwell knocked senseless. Some persons happening to travel along the road discovered both ladies, and immediately adopted measures to bring them to life. It was found that Mrs. Whisman had been killed instantaneously, but restoratives being applied to Mrs. Longwell she recovered and was taken to her home, and is now doing well. Mrs. Whisman leaves three children, who are thus suddenly deprived of motherly care."

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster Death Or Funeral Weather

What keywords are associated?

Lightning Strike Cuming City Mrs Whisman Killed Mrs Longwell Injured Darling Family

What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. Whisman Mrs. Longwell Mr. Darling

Where did it happen?

Cuming City

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Cuming City

Event Date

Last Thursday

Key Persons

Mrs. Whisman Mrs. Longwell Mr. Darling

Outcome

mrs. whisman killed instantly, leaving three children; mrs. longwell knocked senseless but recovered and is doing well.

Event Details

Mrs. Whisman and Mrs. Longwell of Cuming City visited the Darling family about one mile from Cuming. In the evening, while starting for home, both were struck by lightning shortly after leaving the Darling house. They were discovered by travelers who applied restoratives.