Theodore Flinn News Today

Out of the past July 30, 1896 A most destructive storm swept over Shelby County yesterday evening, leaving in its wake, waste and ruin to the crops, fences, orchards, and forest trees. The line of the storm was southeast. It struck Sidney about 5:30 p.m. Two inches of rain fell in 20 minutes, with streets and alleys looking like rivers and creeks. The roof was blown from the residence of Jacob Piper and deposited in the middle of Ohio Avenue. ————— Two young Sidney sports beating thei...