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March 27, 1896
Sierra County Advocate
Truth Or Consequences, Hillsboro, Kingston, Sierra County, New Mexico
What is this article about?
Francis Schlatter, the self-proclaimed messiah and healer, is discovered at Mrs. Jarrett's ranch 100 miles west of Socorro, New Mexico, completing a 40-day fast per divine command. His location was secret until now, exciting locals who may seek his healing.
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SCHLATTER'S RETREAT
DISCOVERED.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat of Saturday publishes the following special from Socorro:
"Francis Schlatter, the 'messiah,' is with certainty located. W. K. Martin, late representative from Socorro county, returned from the Datils today, and states positively that the 'healer' and his famous white horse are at the ranch of Mrs. Jarrett, which is situated about 100 miles west of Socorro. Mrs. Jarrett herself, a woman of advanced religious tendencies, became acquainted with Schlatter in Denver. He retired to that out of the way spot to undergo a forty days' fast in accordance with the command of the Father." He has kept his identity and place of retreat a secret until recently, but now that his fast is drawing to a close he no longer remains secluded, and talks very freely of his movements since his "disappearance." As to his future work he is reticent, and is waiting divine direction. "The cowboys," said Mr. Martin, "declare that the horse entered the fast with his master and is coming out second best." Now that "El Salvador" is definitely located, the natives are becoming excited again, and a general exodus of the afflicted to the Datils is likely to result."
DISCOVERED.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat of Saturday publishes the following special from Socorro:
"Francis Schlatter, the 'messiah,' is with certainty located. W. K. Martin, late representative from Socorro county, returned from the Datils today, and states positively that the 'healer' and his famous white horse are at the ranch of Mrs. Jarrett, which is situated about 100 miles west of Socorro. Mrs. Jarrett herself, a woman of advanced religious tendencies, became acquainted with Schlatter in Denver. He retired to that out of the way spot to undergo a forty days' fast in accordance with the command of the Father." He has kept his identity and place of retreat a secret until recently, but now that his fast is drawing to a close he no longer remains secluded, and talks very freely of his movements since his "disappearance." As to his future work he is reticent, and is waiting divine direction. "The cowboys," said Mr. Martin, "declare that the horse entered the fast with his master and is coming out second best." Now that "El Salvador" is definitely located, the natives are becoming excited again, and a general exodus of the afflicted to the Datils is likely to result."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Providence Divine
Fate Providence
What keywords are associated?
Francis Schlatter
Messiah Healer
Forty Day Fast
Socorro
Datils
Religious Retreat
What entities or persons were involved?
Francis Schlatter
W. K. Martin
Mrs. Jarrett
Where did it happen?
Mrs. Jarrett's Ranch, 100 Miles West Of Socorro
Story Details
Key Persons
Francis Schlatter
W. K. Martin
Mrs. Jarrett
Location
Mrs. Jarrett's Ranch, 100 Miles West Of Socorro
Story Details
Francis Schlatter, the messiah and healer, hides at Mrs. Jarrett's ranch for a 40-day fast commanded by the Father; his location is revealed by W. K. Martin, exciting the afflicted to visit.