The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, July 5, 1906
Page 5, column 6
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KILLED BY LIGHTNING
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Ed Zoble, of Near Prescott (IN), Meets Death
Suddenly This Afternoon
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WAS HAULING CORN AT THE
TIME THE STROKE KILLED
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Team of Horses Zoble Was Driving Also Instantly
Killed By the Fluid
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RECALLS OTHER TRAGEDY
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The uncertainty of life was never better exemplified than in the death of Edward Zoble, which occurred shortly after two o'clock this afternoon. Mr. Zoble while engaged in hauling corn from a field to the elevator at Prescott was instantly killed by a stroke of lightning. Mr. Zoble was the son of George Zoble, who lives near Prescott, and made his home with his father. This afternoon, young Zoble and Peter Lux were engaged in hauling corn from a field belonging to Mrs. Lux to the elevator. Mr. Zoble had a wagon load and was driving out of a field, when struck by the bolt. The lightning evidently went through the body from head to feet, tearing every vestige of clothing from the same except one shoe. Mr. Lux, who was some distance from Mr. Zoble at the time of the stroke, saw that something was the matter with Zoble's team. Quickly running to them he discovered that the lightning had killed Zoble and both of the horses. Mr. Zoble was about 28 years of age and unmarried. He was deservedly popular among a large circle of friends, who will grieve at his sudden demise. The body has no marks left by the lightning, save the hair slightly burned, and a small mark on the right leg. The fluid turned the body copper colored.
The tragic death of Edward Zoble recalls the death of his sister, Josephine, which occurred some years ago. Miss Zoble and some of her companions were run down and killed by a Big Four Train.


Ibid.
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The funeral of Ed Zoble who was killed by lightning Tuesday was held this morning at the St. Vincent church. A large crowd was present. The Knights of Columbus were in charge. The last rites were conducted by Rev. Father Ketter, of St. Vincent's, Father Kaelin, of St. Joseph's church of this city and Father Bauer, of Brazil, were also present and assisted. The funeral was in charge of Marshall G. Tindall.