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Struck by lightning.

--During the storm on Sunday evening the porch of the dwelling of Mr. Wm. Hicks, on Marshall, between 30th and 31st streets, (Shedtown,) was struck by lightning and several of the columns supporting the structure shattered. A negro girl, aged nine years, who was standing near the doorway leading into the porch, was instantly killed.

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