Haunted Shop. Ghostly noises and visitors to which a Bristol family have become accustomed. Bristol boasts a haunted shop, which is kept by a well-known watchmaker in Regent-street. It is haunted in three ways: by
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St Petersburg, Russia (1903)
“Spirits” haunt a house. Musical spooks have taken possession of a house occupied by a lady in St Petersburg. There are the usual manifestations of diabolical influences, namely, the ringing of bells, the tapping of
Continue ReadingDana, Saskatchewan, Canada (1907)
From “Dana, Saskatchewan, Canada,” comes another amusing ghost story. The “streak of blue flame” is decidedly good, and the idea of the ghost hanging onto the sleigh, and almost defying two horses to drag it,
Continue ReadingSt Clears, Carmarthenshire (1903)
A Shower of Stones. News comes to hand of mysterious showers of strange stones, which spread extraordinary consternation among the people of St Clears, in Carmarthenshire. According to the statement of Mr William Thomas, of
Continue ReadingBarwani, Madhya Pradesh, India (1907)
A Mysterious Phenomenon. To the Editor of the “Indian-Spectator.” Sir, – A friend of mine and his wife have just experienced a strange phenomenon. My friend is in the Forest Survey, and whilst in camp
Continue ReadingHandsworth, Birmingham (1902)
Window Smashing Extraordinary. A Handsworth Bombardment. A singular charge of window smashing was heard at the Handsworth Police Court, before Messrs. J I Parkes and A Pointon, and Dr Parkes, to-day. The defendants were Sidney
Continue ReadingOttery St. Mary, Devon (1909)
Mysterious Missiles. Window Smashing Extraordinary at Ottery. The smashing of windows in New-street, Ottery, is causing something of a sensation. On Sunday morning, while Mr R Baker was shaving, he was suddenly surprised to hear
Continue ReadingBolton, Lancashire (1909)
Bolton Window Smashing Mystery. Renewed Scenes To-day. Householders and Police Baffled. Alarm and Notes of Humour. The Vernon-st. district is seething in excitement and much alarm. A startling affair, which has so far all the
Continue ReadingWest London (1907)
The spook slap. The house of the dancing furniture. Some weird experiences of a doctor in good practice in the West End of London are related by Mr Inkster Gilbertson in the current number of
Continue ReadingCopley, West Yorkshire (1907)
Window-Smashing Mystery. Police and public puzzled at Copley. Residents at Copley, a suburb of Halifax, are much perplexed over a mysterious smashing of windows. Since Christmas, almost daily, and in the daylight as well as
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