Show navy heavy earthquake shock gilroy cal june 22 the heaviest earthquake ever felt here lasted only a few seconds but did much damage e numerous chimneys were toppled over house walls cracked heavy plate glass store windows shattered and a general wreckage of bottles and shelf ware in houses and stores people rushed out of their homes thinking the lost last trumpet had sounded in earnest in some houses blinds were wrenched from the hangings hannings hang ings and an unusual scene of petty destruction is presented in every house hous and store in town |