Curious Freak of Lightning

It is Friday again, when I share something that I have found whilst looking for records, that is interesting or adds information to our family tree.

The following is from the  Macclesfield Courier and Herald, Congleton Gazette, Stockport Express, and Cheshire General Advertiser. 26 August 1911, page 5

The transcription reads:
CURIOUS FREAK OF LIGHTNING.- During a thunderstorm that passed over Market Drayton early on Monday morning, Marion Meakin, a domestic servant, employed at the George Hotel, had an unusual experience. She was awakened by the smell of burning clothing, and an investigation showed that the lightning had passed through the open bedroom window, had struck an alarm clock, melting the case, and setting fire to the chair seating, burning the girl's boots and scorching the bedclothes.

As far as I can tell, Marion is not related to me, so unfortunately, this article is just a curiosity.