The Ghosts of Indiana University
The Weeping Woman of Old Hoop-Pole Township
The Ferree (Free) Springs Bridge Ghosts
The Gray Lady of Willard Library
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Throughout the process of researching, compiling, and writing this book, I was constantly reminded of the Hoosier warmth, friend-liness, and willingness to help others. A very special thanks to my friends for their support and encouragement: Eric Mundell, Jonathan Tétreault, Peggy McClelland, Ruth Harris, Ruth Holladay, Susan Richey, and Nelson Price.
Special recognition and thanks go to Joy, my Belgian shepherd, who, as always, was my confidant, my comfort, and my slave driver, unfailingly awakening me at two o’clock each morning and who throughout the many computer hours, stayed by my side.
My sincere thanks to the following people for supplying information on local ghost stories to supplement the hundreds of hours I spent in historical research among old newspapers and county histories; also, to those friends who were willing to provide photographs for the various stories:
Fun-Loving Nellie
Jeanine Rhodes—Elkhart Public Library
A Tree with Spirit
Marsha Eilers, Associate Director—Elkhart Public Library
Linda Neff—Goshen Public Library
Jeanine Rhodes—Elkhart Public Library
The Ghosts of Mason’s Bridge
Nancy Bryant, Director—Gas City-Mill Township Public Library
Peggy Garrett, Executive Liaison—Gas City Area Chamber of Commerce
Israel Jenkins House
Sara and Randy Ballinger, present owners
The Phantom of the Opera House
Judy Cowling—Historic Fairmount, Inc.
Cathy Shouse—Chronicle T
Rhonda Stoffer, Head of Indiana History and Genealogy Services—Marion Public Library
The Spirit of Hostess House
Rhoda Stoffer, Head of Indiana History and Genealogy Services—Marion Public Library
On the Banks of the Wabash
Nancy Masten, Archivist—Miami County Museum
Kentland Area Hauntings
Kyle D. Conrad, informant
Matthew Havens, informant
Cheryl Wixon Gocken, President—Iroquois County, Ill. Genealogy Society
White Wolf
Robert C. Kriebel, Staff Reporter—Lafayette Journal and C
The Legend of Hanging Rock
Moonrock
Trula Frank, Executive Director—Wabash County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
Carolyn McNagny, Executive Director—Acres, Inc.
Davonne Rogers, Library Director—North Manchester Public Library
The “De-ghoster” Twins
Joan