Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-01
an OHIO CYCLONE.
Formed From Two LtEIht Clouds
Forests Moved Down Lii Weeds.

Formed From Two LtR1ht Clouds
Forests Moved Down Like Weeds.
DAYTON, April 28.-Shortly before s
O'Clock yesterday afternoon the most de-
struotive Cyclone ever known In this part
OF the country passed over the southern
part of Montgomery and Green counties,
devastating everything 10 its course.
1t appears to have originated near
Woodburn, q small town 10 miles south
of here, and eye witnesses describe 1t as
appalling in its fury.
An authentic statement is that the
cyclone WAS formed by the union Of two
light storm clouds from the south and
northwest, which Immediately assumed
the form OF water spout, rising and
descending like waves Of the sea and
DESTROYING everything In is way
Best of this CRY, who was near
enough to observe accurately. avs that
its path was fully ne.eighth of a mile
wide, the storm moving over
the coultry like al immense
cloud Of smoke, Will everywhere
in its course the air was filled with trees
and the ruinl of houses. Forests were
moved down like weeds, aud fouoes
destroyed for miles.
II is estimated that in this county
alone at least 20 residences are 10 ruins
TO say nothing CT the loss on other build
ings, live stock and farm property. AT
Alexanderville, Elk miles sonth OF here,
several persous are known to have been
IL inred and one lady is reported to have
been killed, while q saw mill, barrs and
other buildings were destroyed.
At Carrollton, Friends paper mill and
other buildings we're badly damaged
and 1t is reported that number OF resi-.
dencss were destroyed. The telegraph
lines are down in all directions, and the
roads are impossible. Near WoodbuYn,
the residence and other buildings belong.
ing to Edward Whestiley were destroyed,
| with other property. Two farm hands are
reported missing. Brick school house No
| 9 was destroyed and the roof was carried
| 500 yards. Mr.. Hams house and barr
were destroyed. child was caught il
the Cyclone, carried 200 yards and
dropped to the earth slightly injured
Mr.. Mitohell's house and barr
were partly ruined. Mr. Riiepour'i
property wss badly damaged and Abnel
| Harris barn and other buildings wer,
destroyed. The names OF the other loser
cannot be ascertained.
Considering the large number of housei
destroyed the lose OF lie must have beer
heavy. In the neighborhood of Mans
burg the damage is heavy.
FREAKS OF THE STORM.
In this CITY there was a heavy rain
accompanied by hail, but there was littl
wind. One freak Of the Cyclone was tina
in Dayton, and five miles south of tn
city there WAS rain and hail, while still
further south there was rain and no hail
still further south hail and no rain, an
In some sections OF the country devastate
there was neither rain nor hail.
At Billbrook, Green county, at least ]
farm houses were more or less damage
but the occupants generally % capped b
taking refuge in the cellars. FroI
Carrollton, the Cyclone took dire'
easterly course Ard Its force WAS not /
] the least spent when it reached Jsme
> town, thriving village of about 600 il
habitants, which, 1t is reported, wss ei
!, tirely destroyed, only few building
being left standing.
4 The mesgre telegraph reports receive
Q here state that six persons are known
. lesa injured. Among other residence
| TIL AZ VI ~ NiNntieudth W hp iltSt iiuui !
. foundation and carried quite distauo
y Owing to the country being apparel
o settled and the blooksded condi ion
l. the roads, accurate details Cannot
e obtained, but with such destruction
Q property til loss OF life must be terfibl
AN ORPHANS HOME DAMAGED.
Mar Xenia there WAS oonsiderab
c destruction. The soldiers and sailu
d orphan 8 home was badly damaged al
y the barn, laundry and other buildin
:. were destroyed, The hospital and 9th
!. structures were unroofed. Miss Harve
y the matron, and Night Watohman Ric
1 ardson were injured, but none of Il
10 children were hurt.
il TRAINS UNABLE TO MOVE.
Between Jasper AID Cedar Creek,
is the narrow gauge railroad, the damage
es great to farm pr erty, and at this poi
e some trains were unable TO move
~ account of tie wind, while others did n
+ dare pass over the Cedar Creek tresi
O. during the cyclone, In all directio
40 south and east OF here the scene
destruction dedes description.