Ghost chess games in Morlaix ends with exorcism and dust
In Morlaix a mysterious chess set seems to move on its own across a late night game between two men, St Servan and the narrator. An unseen hand forces moves, prompting fear of a ghost of M Funichon. A priest later exorcises the demon and the ivory pieces are ground to dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobineau
Nean
St. Servan
Servan
Quen
St Servan
Frei
M. Fuuichoo
M. Funichon
Psychical Research Society
Monsieur
St.Servan
M. Fonichon
Jove
Laball
Funihon
Lancia
Hotel de Bretagne
Ghost
Hotel de l'Europe
Grand Rue
M. Bobineau
Grande Rue
Morlaix
Ax 5
Royal
Arcolytes
Reichstag
Dresden
Thomas Berins
Brazil
Ind
Ticinn
H. 8
Hopper
Philadelphia
Bucknell University
William Bucknell
Peter Culkin
Philadelphia Traction Company
Joseph L. Taylor
Osborne
Evansville
Taylor
Osborne Tally
Allegheny Retail Notes and Photographs Highlight Local Ads
In 1913 Pittsburgh Allegheny area ads promote Pfeifer cabinet photos at 443 Smithfield and 100 Federal, Pearson's studio at 96 Fifth Ave and 43 Federal, along with new fabrics from Hucus & Hacke. The Allegheny Ball Club photographed at Recrea m Park and Harrison's Toy Store touts affordable carriage items and Austrian wool underwear lines debuting for spring and summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Fifth Ave
Federal St
Allegheny
Pfeifer’s
Smithfield
Federal St. Allegheny
Etna and Catania: Echoes of a Fabled Volcano
In March correspondence from Catania Sicily, the author paints Etna’s might as a ruinous force shaping life. He recounts lava cities, ancient ruins, cliffside paths, and the perilous ascent led by Balbino the guide toward Nicolosi, detailing extortion, climate zones, and the stark grandeur of Etna’s base and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catania
Etna
Eton
Biscaria
Bellini
Sicily
Archebusiri Street
Piazza del Duomo
San Nicola
Mafra
Portugal
Europe
Strada Etna
Inva
Alcantara
Ionian Sea
Ning
Simetec
Cone
Etus
Algiers
Balbino
Acis
Piedimontana
Nicolosi
Si Bosco
White Mountain
Skillful Work by Drs Copeland and Blair
Mr C C Weinkauf proprietor of a large provision market at 229 Friskies avenue near the East Liberty depot credits Drs Copeland and Blair with relief after years of illness and failed remedies. He praises their care and skill and recalls trying many physicians before seeking their treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weinkauf
Jacob Altmeyer
Hisher
Eee
McKeesport
Dra. Copeland & Blair
William Barnes
Hickman
Tome
Max Koebler
Wile Avenue
Pittsburg
Leechburg
Charles Popland
Latrobe
Iam
Burzoon
Burgoon
Rhssa
Ohio St
Allegheny
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WHITE
Ueen
Ing
Brier
Carnarvon
William
Herbert Bismarck
France
Newfoundland
F. G. Fechet
Eighth Cavalry
William Berringer
Toledo
Canada
Bellsire
Mary Emery
Belleville
Ont
Ontario
Uni
Pennsylvania Civil Service Association
Willie Talbot
Pineville
Samuel Millmore
Select Council
Bradford
Griffith
Oswego
Kan
Faille Francaise
Gros Grain
Tissa
Hueus & Hacke
Hucus & Hacke
Ulso
Allegheny Ball Club
Aufrecht
Recream Park
Harrison's
Washington
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Smithfold Street
Cor
Sreuus
Lava
Catanis
Island of
Messina
Syracuse
Strait of Messina
Mt. Etna
Empedocles
Christ
Dionysius
Naxos
Little
Mola
Alcibiades
Coliseum
Slesiehoros
Charandas
St. Paul
Ionian
Ceres
Enceladus
Jupiter
St. Peter
Rane
Red Mountains
Bosco
Upper
Casa Degli Inglesi
EvGar L. Wakeman
van Houten
Cocoaeee Ee
U. & Depot
KER
Reer St, N.Y
Drs. Copeland
Blair
Weikauf
C.C. Weinkauf
Frankatown Avenue
Sixth Avenue
aptTulsu
DRS
Vlopeland & Ly
Sixth Ave
Service
the Dubber
Canton
Onio
R. Siedle & Sons
Fifth Avenue
Dueberg- Hampden
Essence
Alleexc
All
Dannee Medicine Company
Alisgheny City
Smithfield and
Diamond Sts
F. Zoeller
Medical
Whittier
Penn Avenue
Pitteburg
Basity Society
Pittsbore
Dsuwk
K. Lai
RC. P.S
Lake
Penn Ave
Wood
Woo Be Chemical Co
Sodrasd Ave
Jing & Son, Bare
Flemot Sr
Chichester
RED Cross Diamond
Park Flace
Addresa
F.C, Fowler
Moodus
el Sage
Drcis Nero Co
Buffalo
Jonepes Fleming & Son
Market St
Phila
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