Hannibal, Mo., May 29, 1885

There was a great storm here last night, causing much damage to lumber yards and railroads. The Hannibal and St. Joseph and the St. Louis, Keokuk and Northwestern Railroad bridges were washed away, and the Long Line, Munger, and Sixth street bridges were also demolished. In a few minutes a great washout was caused in the lumber yards of this city. A million feet of lumber was carried away, whole piles being swept down the stream. The lost is about $50,000. The companies suffering from the loss are the Hannibal, Cruikshanks, Duback Company, the Badger State, Herriman & Curd, and the Northwestern.