By Neal Murphy

“America’s First Documented Ghost” By Neal Murphy

April 11, 2025 - How many of you readers believe in ghosts? How many are on the fence about this? How do we reconcile accounts of ghost sightings by honest, reputable people who evidently witnessed a strange event? I have never witnessed a ghost sighting personally, but have, I believe, been visited by angels, but that’s another story.

Among the strangest ghost stories ever recorded happened in the unlikely state of Maine. I have nothing against Maine, but I do believe that if I were a ghost I would select a more populated area should I want to reveal myself.

"Camp San Augustine" by Neal Murphy

March 10, 2025 - Most of us older folk remember when San Augustine was the home of a German prisoner of war camp. This camp was hastily built in the spring of 1944 on the site that was the fair grounds for many years. The site is now the location of the Rodeo grounds and high school football practice field on state highway 147, just north of the high school.

“Favorite Hymns" by Neal Murphy

December 23, 2024 - The New Testament in the Bible tells us that hymns were sung by Jesus and the disciples. The word “hymn” from the Greek language is “hymnos,” meaning “songs of praise.” Hymns are different from Psalms according to Ephesians 5:19. Other than that not much is known about Christian hymns during the first three centuries of the Church.

"Texting" by Neal Murphy

December 3, 2024 - There is an old saying, mostly true, that says, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” My wife, Clara, recently proved an exception to that adage. She purchased a new cell phone, the one with all the bells and whistles. Not only does it make and receive phone calls, it takes still pictures, moving pictures, gets you on the web, and I assume will prepare dinner.

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