From the December 31, 1889 Brooklyn Daily Eagle:

“Lovington, Ill.–Great excitement prevails here over an attempt of male members of the Pentecost band to decoy Miss May Whitman and Miss Fidora Million, two highly respected girls, from their homes. There was almost a riot at the depot when the faith healers tried to take the girls with them against the wishes of their friends, and knives and revolvers were shown. The girls were finally persuaded not to go on the train, but immediately left the town in buggies in company with members of the band. They were overtaken and carried back to Lovington. Miss Million escaped and left for Tuscola last evening. Two brothers of the girl pursued to Tuscola. Feeling against the faith healers runs very high.”