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the detroit times (detroit, mich.) 1903-1920 — haunted house

Date of account: Newspaper page published 1912-10-29
Location: detroit, michigan, united states
Source: Chronicling America paranormal and anomalous-report excerpts
Reference: the detroit times (detroit, mich.) 1903-1920 · 1912-10-29 · page 05
Rights: public_domain
Language: English OCR
Record updated: 2026-08-24

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A 1912-10-29 newspaper page contains wording relevant to “haunted house”. This is historical reporting or commentary preserved by the Library of Congress; it is not treated as verification that the described event occurred.

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... little expense to have a "haunted house" party this year. It Is nearly always possible to And an empty house in the neighborhood. The chances are you will be able to get it for nothing or for a mere song from the owner when he knows It in for u harmless hallowe’en event. If, by any chance, the house can't be •ecured, a big shed will do equally well If It is '‘spookifled" in the propei manner. The trimmings for the "haunted house" and the decorations for tabic the menus, the invitations and the ganus can ull be made and planned a' home. The only purchases needed arc black silhouette paper, some cu pe ~ptrpi!i ...

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