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—o—THE FLETCHER GHOST is so named because he appeared at Fletcher, N. C. Years and years ago a very rich man stopped at an Inn there, and became a victim of the innkeeper's son, who wanted his money. The murderer cut off the victim’s head and took the money, but was suspected and brought to trial. He was sentenced to be hanged. The dead man was said to have appeared, quite headless, riding a horse, and was seen by many people. The murderer’s body was buried and the matter was forgotten. This particular ghost story is remembered for a differ-
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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, US

Thu, May 08, 1941

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