Ghost Story #18: Saw Ghosts

Detroit Free Press, August 4, 1870

It was reported at the Central Station yesterday that a negro named Sam Myers, living on Clinton street, had left home in an insane condition, and that his malady was brought on by "seeing ghosts." It was asserted that he thought the spirit of his mother followed him night and day, but would not reply when spoken to. This failure to bring on a conversation with the spirit of the old lady so worked upon the man's feelings that he got light in the head.

Ghost Story #17: That Croghan Street Ghost

Detroit Free Press, August 23, 1879

Ghost Story #16: Pursued By A Ghost, He Hides Behind Skirts

The Detroit News, September 4, 1927

No matter where he went, a ghost pursued Arthur Jackson, 21 years old, 2212 Sherman Avenue, so assiduously that he was nearly frantic until he conceived the plan of outwitting the specter by disguising himself as a woman, he told Judge Frank Murphy when arrained in the Recorder's Court Saturday, charged with stealing four dresses from the store of Emil Gries, 4420 Dix avenue.

"A real ghost?" the court inquired.

"A real one, your honor," the defendant replied. "He walked beside me all day long, and kept me awake at night. Unless you've been followed by a ghost yourself, you can't imagine what I went through."

So earnest did Jackson appear that Judge Murphy let him off--with $25 fine.

Do Legendary Ghosts Still Haunt Detroit?

Detroit Free Press, July 22, 1928 (enlarge)

She's on the Lookout For Flying Saucers

Detroit Free Press, May 26, 1956

Keywords: Laura Maxner, 1956, Captain Edward J. Ruppelt, Truman Bethurum, Desmond Leslie, Major Donald E. Keyhoe, John Otto, 24720 Carlysle, Dearborn, Interplanetary Foundation, Russell Rouse, Clarence Green, Flying Saucers Have Landed, Midge, George Adamski, Fordson High School, John Maxner, Michael Maxner.