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April 8, 1906
Bluefield Evening Leader
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
In Barboursville, W. Va., Mrs. Sarah Nicely, 45, preaches that the world will end within 30 days, converting over 200 rural people from Merritt's Creek to the Holiness sect, who are fasting and praying in preparation.
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Believe The End Will Come Within The Next Thirty Days
IS THE BELIEF OF HOLINESS SECT NOW SPREADING THEIR DOCTRINE HERE.
Special to The Daily Leader.
BARBOURSVILLE, W. Va., April 7.
The wildest excitement prevails among the citizens of Merritt's Creek near here. Mrs. Sarah Nicely, aged 45, of Merritts Creek, is preaching the doctrine that the world is to come to an end within the next thirty days.
She was recently converted to the faith of the Holiness sect and claims to have a message from the Lord who told her to scatter her belief among her neighbors that they might have time to prepare themselves for the approaching end. She has been so successful that she has in the last few days converted a large number of rural people who are fasting and praying and preparing for the end.
It is said that over two hundred people are affected by the delusion.
IS THE BELIEF OF HOLINESS SECT NOW SPREADING THEIR DOCTRINE HERE.
Special to The Daily Leader.
BARBOURSVILLE, W. Va., April 7.
The wildest excitement prevails among the citizens of Merritt's Creek near here. Mrs. Sarah Nicely, aged 45, of Merritts Creek, is preaching the doctrine that the world is to come to an end within the next thirty days.
She was recently converted to the faith of the Holiness sect and claims to have a message from the Lord who told her to scatter her belief among her neighbors that they might have time to prepare themselves for the approaching end. She has been so successful that she has in the last few days converted a large number of rural people who are fasting and praying and preparing for the end.
It is said that over two hundred people are affected by the delusion.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Supernatural
What themes does it cover?
Providence Divine
Fate Providence
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
End Of World
Holiness Sect
Religious Prophecy
Mass Conversion
Divine Message
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Sarah Nicely
Where did it happen?
Merritt's Creek Near Barboursville, W. Va.
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Sarah Nicely
Location
Merritt's Creek Near Barboursville, W. Va.
Event Date
April 7
Story Details
Mrs. Sarah Nicely preaches the world will end within 30 days based on a message from the Lord, converting over 200 rural people to the Holiness sect who fast and pray in preparation.