King Ben and the Midas Touch in Michigan Turmoil
A fragmented 1920s era account details Purnell and his followers in Michigan as converts to a wealth scheme tied to the House of David movement. It covers poverty, alleged miracles, and the growth of a colony with money pooled under Purnell’s influence, ending amid collapse and disillusionment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royd
Gibbons
Benton Uanbor
Mich
Kia Ben
Purnell
Foaturia
Jesus Christ
Wostorie
Michigan
Mere
Mary
Omy Micheal J. Mis
Mile Counly
The House of David Church and Its Dream of Immortality
A descriptive sketch of the House of David sect led by King Ten that promises immortality and a paradisiacal earthly paradise. Followers are shown living in a palace at Shiloh, with a glass car and a parklike colony with a restaurant, springs, and a memorial to a millenarian belief. The piece notes their faith, practices, and social life, including opposing views on death, marriage, and purity while maintaining a disciplined hierarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navid
Kemespan
Ten
Shiloh
Irmupeta
Vaptiaien
Tsci
Davil
Senrhert Believn
Israel
High Island
David
Chore
Michigan
Iainu
Utr Dar
Imewe
Dolony West
House of
David Memyera
Satan
Carroll County Murder Case Reported After Thanksgiving Day Killing
Authorities traced the Thanksgiving Day shooting of Charles Edward Reeve near Westminster to a dispute with Steese and Witunny Colson, ages 11. Reeve was shot by Fritz, who said the shot was accidental as he tried to unload a gun. The inquest found no grand jury action and the case proceeds under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrot County
Rearald
Charles Edward Reeve
J. Lew Iret
Westmingter
Steese
Wituny Colson
Frits
Fred
Fritz
la Ielsted
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King
Ben
Midas Touch
Bon Andl Rede
Tereugh Fogleria
Cart
Reyes Bey A
Mortala
Membaro
Davi
Hank Balanay
King Bon
Whiakers
Gunice
Fey Huteseut
Haznell
Aiudemenk Park
Dans House
Wil Nestes
Hargain
West Side Aye
South Potomac
Potomes St. Nagerstown
R. N. Sollenberger
Salem Avenue
Ford
Chevrolet
Danzer Michil Works
Foliansbee Forge
Packard, Hudson, Essex Sales and Service
Startzman Motor Co
Bay
Franklin St
Kodak Picture Developing Ga
Heidwohl
Washington St
H. C. Main
E. Franklin St
Carroll Couity
Waahington St. Phows
Yuan
Superior Coal.co
Ant W. Church St
ALL Metal Weatherstrie R. D. McKee
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