A ghost in the city. With the exposure of the clever performances of the Davenport Brothers, that for a time caused such unparalleled sensation among all classes, we thought that spiritualism had received its death
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Roma, Queensland, Australia (1877)
The Haunted House at Roma. I am not going to curdle your blood or harrow your feelings. I certainly have to tell about an apparition – the apparition of a woman – but she has
Continue ReadingAuckland, New Zealand (1876)
Haunted house in Auckland. The spiritualists exorcise the ghost. It is probably within the knowledge of many of our readers that spiritualism has made some progress in Auckland, and that for some months past regularly
Continue ReadingMoama, New South Wales (1878)
A ghost story. The Moama correspondent of the Riverine Herald sends the following particulars of a ghostly sensation near the border town: – “About ten miles from Moama, on the east side of the line,
Continue ReadingMumbai, India (1872)
Spirit-rapping in India. The Bombay papers contain accounts of a mania for spirit-rapping which they say has set in among the natives there. If the statements are correct, it would not be surprising if the
Continue ReadingPortarlington, County Laois (1870s)
p56. On a large farm near Portarlington there once lived a Mrs —, a strong minded, capable woman, who managed all her affairs for herself, giving her orders, and taking none from anybody. In due
Continue ReadingLonmay, Aberdeenshire (1870s)
A haunted mansion house at Lonmay. An old mansion-house in the parish of Lonmay is firmly believed to be the haunt of some uncanny spirit. This dwelling is now converted into a farmhouse, and, like
Continue ReadingHampton Wick, London (1875)
The Mysterious Window Smashing. We are pleased to be able to state that the mysterious window smashing, which has lately caused so much excitement in this village, was discontinued from last Saturday night till Thursday
Continue ReadingDetroit, Michigan, USA (1873)
An American Ghost Story. About a year ago, says the Detroit Free Press, a house in the western part of the city was haunted by strange noises, and three or four families vacated, one after
Continue ReadingCamberwell, London (1872)
Lambeth. Maria Horgan, 20, described as a servant, was charged before Mr Lushington with stealing a watch and chain, the property of George Wells. The facts in connection with the case were very extraordinary. Detective
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