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December 9, 1842
The Liberator
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Mormon temple in Kirtland, Ohio, was recently rededicated with a revival led by three of Joe Smith's followers from Nauvoo. They preached and baptized 206 people in the Chagrin River over three days at two shillings each.
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Joe Smith.—According to the Cleveland (Ohio) Plain Dealer, the Mormon temple at Kirtland has lately been dedicated anew, and the wand of the Prophet has been waking the dry bones in that valley. On Saturday the 29th ult. three of Joe Smith's specially commissioned and faithful followers arrived at the temple from Nauvoo, and commenced preaching faith and repentance. The Sunday morning following, they commenced baptising in a branch of the Chagrin river, and continued at intervals for three days—baptising, in all 206 persons, at two shillings a head!
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Providence Divine
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Mormon Revival
Kirtland Temple
Baptisms
Joe Smith
Religious Preaching
What entities or persons were involved?
Joe Smith
Where did it happen?
Kirtland, Ohio
Story Details
Key Persons
Joe Smith
Location
Kirtland, Ohio
Event Date
Saturday The 29th Ult.
Story Details
Three followers of Joe Smith arrived at the rededicated Mormon temple in Kirtland from Nauvoo, preached faith and repentance, and baptized 206 persons in the Chagrin River over three days at two shillings each.