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the st. mary banner (franklin, parish of st. mary, la.) 1889-1931 — spirit rapping

Date of account: Newspaper page published 1906-12-01
Location: franklin, louisiana, united states
Source: Chronicling America paranormal and anomalous-report excerpts
Reference: the st. mary banner (franklin, parish of st. mary, la.) 1889-1931 · 1906-12-01 · page 3
Rights: public_domain
Language: English OCR
Record updated: 2026-08-24

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A 1906-12-01 newspaper page contains wording relevant to “spirit rapping”. 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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... then, he is so against spirit rapping and such things, and could explain away anything queer. And if it is mice, you must have a cat the room with you!" The Rev. John Jay willingly came at his wife's request, gave Alice a few cherry words, laughed at the idea of a ghost haunting the premises, tapped the walls, and finally gave the wardrobe a good shake. "Of course there is a noise!" he cried. "It is Miss Maria's black head necklace, broken and rattling about the cupboard, or the -dish running er to be act away with the spoons. Any movement I this little old house will help these KOimds!" i On being assured ...

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