Trance preacher Smith Arrest Sparks West End Scandal
William Schofield describes how Rev Dr George Smith a trance preacher and alleged healer carried his wife Lina to Lett's Corner and North Vernon while Schofield’s home life collapsed. Neighbors confirm the tale as Smith faces charges with multiple towns watching the case closely.
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