Ghosts in a Castle. At a manorial castle near Castelnuovo, says a correspondent of the Daily News in Lodi, there has taken place since August a series of spiritualistic phenomena which has frightened the superstitious
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New Cross, London (1894)
A New Cross “Ghost.” Strange Noises In A House. Some sensation has been caused at New-cross by the report that a certain house in the neighbourhood of Mornington-road, New-cross, is “haunted.” Strange noises have been
Continue ReadingLondon, Ontario, Canada (1895)
A mild sensation has been caused by some extraordinary manifestations at the residence of Mr John Arscott, 175 Ann street. The family say they were surprised on Sunday by loud scratching on the wall. Mr
Continue ReadingClitheroe, Lancashire (1891)
Strange Ghost Story From Clitheroe. Discovery of the “Ghost.” Our Clitheroe correspondent writes: – “An extraordinary case of supposed ghost visitation has just occurred at Well Hall, Clitheroe, the residence of the Rev. S. H.
Continue ReadingLewes, East Sussex (1893)
The Capuchins’ Bells. The Rev. A.B. Sharpe entertained his congregation at Manchester with a story of mysterious bell-ringing. Fifteen years ago, he said, some Capuchin monks took a house at Lewes, and were astonished to
Continue ReadingNew Delhi, India (1890)
The Gods and the Delhi Police. Delhi, July 8. Mysterious stone-throwing of late at the treasury and lock-up police guards at the Deputy Commissioner’s cutchery has occurred at night. The guards assert that for the
Continue ReadingLuton, Bedfordshire (1893)
A Scare – Some of the inhabitants in the neighbourhood of Cardigan-street have recently been subjected to a scare, which at present remains unexplained. The occupants of a house were one night disturbed by some
Continue ReadingChatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada (1894)
On Jessep McDowell’s farm, concession 15, Raleigh, there have been supernatural happenings of late which have created a great scare among the farmers of the neighbourhood. A reporter yesterday drove out to investigate, and found
Continue ReadingKnottingley, West Yorkshire (1891)
A Knottingley Scare. Mysterious midnight shower of stones. The inhabitants of Knottingley are at present much concerned over some mysterious cases of stone throwing. Last Sunday evening (relates the Pontefract Express), showers of stones commenced
Continue ReadingWye Valley, Powys (1897)
Spooks in Breconshire. About the alleged ghostly visitations. Another haunted house. The startling noises which are unaccounted for. A correspondent, who appears to be a firm believer in the supernatural origin of the alleged unaccountable
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