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the abbeville messenger (abbeville, s.c.) 1884-1887 — ghost apparition

Date of account: Newspaper page published 1886-06-08
Location: abbeville, south carolina, united states
Source: Chronicling America paranormal and anomalous-report excerpts
Reference: the abbeville messenger (abbeville, s.c.) 1884-1887 · 1886-06-08 · page 3
Rights: public_domain
Language: English OCR
Record updated: 2026-08-24

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A 1886-06-08 newspaper page contains wording relevant to “ghost apparition”. 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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... It is said that a ghost, apparition or \ppearance of some mysterious and un-, explainable object may be seen every night at about half-past nine o'clock in front of the Presbyterian church. A Mother who Rtarts out in the battle aflife without a bottle of Shriner's Indian \rennifuge is like the warrior inarches upon the battle-field weaponless. Both moot with defeat because they aro not prepared for the battle. Mr. Benet went up to Seneca City on Friday to meet the chairmen of the various county clubs in the third district to consult concerning a* primary ilection for Congressman. His report i f their action will appear in the pro- ieeding of the Central Club. ...

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