Julius C. Boldenow (1842-1911)

BOLDENOW

Posted By: jane austin (email)
Date: 2/18/2016 at 01:42:27

WAS KILLED BY LIGHTING
HE WAS ON A HOMESTEAD
Young Man Moved to Kadoka from Paullina a Few Years ago -- Funeral Tomorrow

A telegram was received here Wednesday night announcing the death of Julius C. Boldenow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Boldenow, of Paullina. The young man met his death Wednesday afternoon by being struck by lightning. A heavy electrical storm was in progress and he was in front of his house on his homestead when the accident occurred. The bolt struck him on the side of the head and shoulder killing him Instantly. His clothes were badly torn and his shoes ripped off and thrown some distance away from the body. The body will be brought here this evening for interrment tomorrow.

Paullina Times, Paullina, Iowa, August 4, 1911, p1