The Waterloo Times
Friday, September 24, 1915

Church Struck By Lightening

During the thunder shower Thursday evening the German Lutheran church 
in Renault was struck by lightening and had it not been discovered by some 
men who were cutting corn in that vicinity the entire building might have been 
destroyed.

As it was, a bucket brigade was formed and the fire was quickly put out.  It has 
been estimated that $50 will cover the damage done to the building.