* Astronomy

Great excitement was caused on Wednesday, July 4th, 1917 at 6:30 p.m. by the fall of a large meteor west of town.
A fragment weighing 75lbs struck a short distance west of Zion Lutheran Church. The main body struck in a pasture owned by Joseph Jordan, located at the southwest edge of town, and embedded itself about five feet into the earth. The entire stone was estimated to weigh 300 lbs. and was intensely cold so that frost formed on its surface after it was dug up. It is the largest meteor ever found in Wisconsin.
The explosions accompanying the fall of the meteor were variously interpreted by the citizens. Many rushed out expecting to see a Zeppelin dropping bombs on the city. Some imagined a dynamite explosion and some saw it as a warning of Providence, while others regarded it as an attempt of Nature to assist in celebrating the glorious fourth.
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Title: Wisconsin Meteor falls at Colby and Cornell
Authors: Koep, J.

On July 4 three remarkable meteor falls occurred.
Two fell at Colby and one three miles out from Cornell Wisconsin. The three falls occurred about 6:20 P. M. and were accompanied by loud explosions that were heard for many miles around.

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