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July 13, 1882
Helena Weekly Herald
Helena, Lewis And Clark County, Montana
What is this article about?
Thomas McElrath of Marlboro, NY, claims to have not slept for thirteen years, attracting attention three years ago for ten years without sleep. Neighbors confirm his constant alertness. He is over 70, in good health, weighs over 200 pounds, and awaits the Lord's coming without medicine.
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Thirteen Years Without Sleep.
[Utica (N. Y.) Herald.]
Thomas McElrath, of Marlboro, whose case
attracted wide attention three years ago be-
cause he had not slept a wink in ten years, is
still living without sleep. He says he has
not closed his eyes in sleep for three years,
and, indeed, that he has not slept at all for
thirteen years. His neighbors say that they
have been at his house at all hours of the
day and night, and have invariably found
him alert and wide awake. He is a member
of the Presbyterian church of the place, and
his word is trusted by all who know him. He
is in good health and weighs over 200 pounds.
He is over 70 years of age, and does not
work, except on small jobs about his house.
He says he takes "no comfort at all" in life.
but he has given up taking medicine, and
waits "for the coming of the Lord."
[Utica (N. Y.) Herald.]
Thomas McElrath, of Marlboro, whose case
attracted wide attention three years ago be-
cause he had not slept a wink in ten years, is
still living without sleep. He says he has
not closed his eyes in sleep for three years,
and, indeed, that he has not slept at all for
thirteen years. His neighbors say that they
have been at his house at all hours of the
day and night, and have invariably found
him alert and wide awake. He is a member
of the Presbyterian church of the place, and
his word is trusted by all who know him. He
is in good health and weighs over 200 pounds.
He is over 70 years of age, and does not
work, except on small jobs about his house.
He says he takes "no comfort at all" in life.
but he has given up taking medicine, and
waits "for the coming of the Lord."
What sub-type of article is it?
Health Or Medicine
Curiosity
What keywords are associated?
Insomnia
No Sleep
Thomas Mcelrath
Marlboro Ny
Medical Oddity
Longevity Claim
Presbyterian Church
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Mcelrath
Where did it happen?
Marlboro, N. Y.
Filler Details
Topic
Thirteen Years Without Sleep
Location
Marlboro, N. Y.
Key Persons
Thomas Mcelrath
Event Details
Thomas McElrath claims not to have slept for thirteen years, with neighbors confirming his alertness at all hours. He is over 70, healthy, weighs over 200 pounds, attends Presbyterian church, does light work, finds no comfort in life, stopped medicine, and awaits the Lord.