A Mischievous Ghost.
For many days past a mischievous ghost has caused inconvenience to a landed proprietor and farmer at Kraffohlsdorf, in Germany. The “Spuk” commenced by removing the chains which bound the cows in their stalls. The horses were let loose from the stables, and the harness and stable utensils were scattered over the place, and a pitchfork was hung at the entrance to the stables. In the dwelling-house, the furniture was turned topsy-turvey, the pier glasses were torn from the walls, and fruit and onions strewn over the carpet.
The “Spuk” then helped itself to a savings-bank book and 30 marks in cash. This last act was suicidal, for the “Spuk” gave up the ghost when he tried to realise the contents of the book. The disturber of the farmer’s peace was his only son, a youth of thirteen. He has been removed to a place where his ghostly proclivities will receive a check for many months to come.
Edinburgh Evening News, 18th January 1894.