Celina, Ohio Tornado
May
14, 1886
Five Persons Killed.
Cabey, Ohio, May 15. – The destructive wind
storm of last night did great damage near
Celina. It is reported that five were killed and
thirteen wounded.
Communication is cut off north of Celina. A
number of trees were blown over the tracks last
night, and travel is much interrupted.
Morning Oregonian, Portland, OR 16 May
1886
On Friday night another destructive tornado,
which originated near Anderson, Ind., swept over
a section of Ohio, including Seneca, Hardin,
Wyandot, and Mercer counties, doing immense
damage in the destruction of life and property.
The wires were crippled in all directions and
news only received from larger towns.
John DURBIN,
a farmer near Celina, took refuge with his
family in the cellar. The house was demolished
over their heads and mass of timbers came down
upon them. Mr. DURBIN,
who is a man of great physical strength, held up
a section of the roof which was about to crush
them, while his wife and four children crawled
safely from under; but the tremendous exertion
of DURBIN so prostrated him that his own life
was in danger.
The Ohio Democrat, New Philadelphia, OH 20
May 1886
Transcribed by Rosemarie Thank you,
Rosemarie!
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