Iowa
Old Press
Nashua Reporter
Nashua, Chickasaw co., Iowa
February 23, 1905
The citizens of the counties of Webster, Pocahontas, Calhoun and
Humbolt, in the northwestern part of the state, are terribly
exercised at the supposed appearance of ghosts in a farm house
situated five miles south of Gilmore City which is on the border
line of Humbolt and Pocahontas counties. The farm was up to a few
weeks ago, occupied by Will Henneberry, a newly married young
man. While seated at supper with his wife and a young lady friend
strange noises were heard in the attick above. The young lady
jocularly invited the guests to come down and join them in their
supper. The visitors took her at her word and presently sounds
were heard as of a trunk being lifted down the stairs one step at
a time and a figure clad in a fur coat appeared, driving the
occupants out of the house. Since that time the house has not
been occupied, Henneberry going there in the day time to do the
chores. Parties have been formed from neighboring towns. Some
claim to have heard noises and seen things, while others claim to
have been undisturbed. The whole country is worked up over the
sensation and up to date the mystery, if any, remains
unexplained.
[submitted by C.J.L., Nov. 2003]