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November to December 2006 Ghost Stories

In recent weeks it has come to my attention that certain parties are using my ghost stories and those of my contributors as references for their own commercial enterprises.  If you or someone you know is writing a book on ghosts in the Pacific Northwest, PLEASE DO NOT!!! copy or use the following stories or any other materials within this website as references.  

Jefferson Davis (25 April 2003)

Date:  3 November 2006

From: Debbie T.  

Subject:  And Edgefield Odd Coincidence

 Hi Mr. Davis,

Recently I was visiting my local Barnes and Nobel and noticed an end-cap that featured the book Weird Hauntings. Intrigued, I picked it up and was amazed to see your story about Edgefield featured on the back cover. I immediately bought it and brought it home to my husband.

We were married nearly 6 years ago at Edgefield and Althea's room is our favorite room.  We've stayed there at least 4 times, but never have had an odd occurrence. However, after reading your story I am left wondering?  I am an elementary school teacher and collect children's books.  While staying at Edgefield in Althea's room one weekend I told my husband how an idea for a children's book had come to me about a little girl of a site administrator from years back who had died when she was 8 or 9. 

The premise of the book would be how a contemporary administrator's family with a young girl would move into the house and the ghost of the dead girl would befriend her.  The idea literally came out of nowhere and my husband and I have just found it odd to think of that now and compare it to what we didn't know before reading your piece on Edgefield. We had no idea of the ghostly girl that has been seen there.

Food for thought I guess.

On another note somewhat related...on a self guided tour after dinner one night at the Kennedy School we had another weird experience. Makes one wonder if the McMenamin brothers are drawn to "spooky" places

:-).  If interested in that story, please let me know.

Sincerely,
Debbie T
Oregon City, OR

 Hello Debbie,

I am sorry it took so long to get back to you.  When you wrote, I was on my way home from a speaking tour that took me from Boulder, CO, to Hartford, CT.  Needless to say, I was usually too tired to respond to emails.  As soon as I returned home, I had about three days to prepare for a paranormal conference in Astoria, OR, which took place over the last weekend. 

I am finally catching up on my email and reconnecting with people.  Your email was the second I received about the Weird US book, and the Edgefield.  I do find it interesting that you had the book idea about the Althea Room, and there is a history of the girl haunt.  Based on my experience, with the tour guide who in some way channeled nursery rhymes, I am willing to believe that there is some kind of 'broadcast' of emotions or history in that building.  Perhaps you should go through with your book idea?

It is interesting that you had a similar flash of insight at the Kennedy School.  They are haunted too.  This time it is the ghost of an 'old-maid' school teacher who committed sucide because she was not married at the age of 27 or so.  I am interested in what you experienced, since you yourself are a school teacher.

Thanks again for sharing your story, and sorry for not getting back sooner.

Sincerely,
Jeff Davis

 Hi Jeff,

Well, I first have to say that you lead an interesting life! If you ever are part of or know of a paranormal conference in or around Portland, we'd be interested in knowing about it.

Thank you so much for writing back.  I realize you must be busy, so no need to apologize for any delay.  Also, thanks the interest in my Kennedy School experience. Here it is...

Like my experience of Edgefield, initially I had no idea the Kennedy School had any strange happenings. One evening about 6 years ago, my husband (although we weren't married yet) and I had dinner there. Afterwards we went for a walk to see the artwork, etc. so unique to the McMenamins establishments.  I now can't exactly tell you where we were in the lodging area, but as we were walking down the hall I noticed as we approached a large door with a heavy wooden frame. As we walked by I was looking at it and plainly saw the door knob jiggle, not really a jiggle, stronger than that. More like a rattle, as if someone was having trouble getting the door open.

Just then my husband turned and stopped to and also saw the knob rattle. I reached out to turn the knob and it wouldn't budge.  We thought that was so odd.  So, I tried again. No luck. We inspected around the door, around the corner from the door, etc.  We even stopped by the front desk and inquired about it.  We were told the door was a facade and not even a real door! Nothing was behind it that anyone could be trying to get out of.  We were speechless, because we knew what we saw, especially me.  So, not very exciting, but a bit spooky for us.

Well, maybe I'll write that book one day. Maybe someone has a story to tell :-).  Take Care and Happy Thanksgiving (as it is quickly approaching!)
-Debbie

Date:  9 November 2006

From:  jet Pack  

Subject:  Some new info for your hauntings Page

 Hey Jeff, I was on your website reading the haunted location listing for my area. I'm from Victoria, B.C. and decided to send you this information I collected off the internet. I am very interested in the paranormal and unexplained; therefore these locations are familiar to me, so here are some updates for you. Hope you find it useful.

JAJT.

Barbary Banjo restaurant
Here is a puzzler. I have not been able to find this restaurant. It was haunted by a poltergeist who used to throw furniture and crockery around. It also played with the lights and drank some of the liquor at night. If anyone knows where this restaurant is, please let me know.

I received the following reply in March 2003 from Mr. Edward Brown.:

The Banjo was a popular nightclub in Victoria from about 1969 to '71/72(?) and was located in the basement of a restored office building in Bastion Square. The Banjo was home to the New Vaudeville Band, an English group that had a gold record and appeared on the Ed Sullivan show. I worked there as a bartender/waiter for a year in my youth and still have fond memories of the place. As the nightclub was open till 230 staff often stayed later to unwind and on occasion may have accounted for the reports of activity in the middle of the night. I don't recall that anyone thought it was haunted at the time. He said that he was going to be visiting Victoria in the near future and would look for the address. I hope to hear soon.

The Barbary Banjo operated in the basement of 31 Bastion Square from 1969 through 1973. The club was devoted to trade jazz, great food and drink in a roaring twenties decor and ambiance.

 Four Mile House

Was built over 150 years ago as a stage coach stop. It is now a combination antique store and cafe. A man has been seen wearing a 1940s era suit has been seen in the tea room space. Someone is also heard stirring a cup of coffee in the mornings. In an empty building.

It's been a pub as far back as i can remember(im 27)But they've recently added a beer store. They have huge web site if interested.

Four Mile Bar & Grill liqour,Cold Beer & Wine Store 199 Island Hwy Victoria BC V9B 1G1
(250) 479-2514 email: fourmile@fourmilehouse.com

Date:  16 November 2006

From:  Amanda French  

Subject:  Bruce Lee grave picture

 Hi

I saw the Bruce lee picture on your site today and i would say that the Asian man in the reflection on the grave stone looks as if he is sitting on a marble bench which has an engraving on it in memory of Bruce Lee. This bench does exist as I have seen a picture of it today on the internet.

Amanda, England

Date:  22 November 2006

From:  Marvin C

Subject:  Hoquiam Castle in Hoquiam, Washington

 Mr. Davis, some years back me and my family were on a Sunday drive to Ocean Shores, Washington, and I saw a sign for Hoquiam Castle, in Hoquiam,  which is on the way to Ocean Shores.. I enjoy old houses and museums so I decided to check it out.  As I pulled up across the street from the house and looked up I thought for a brief second that I saw somebody looking out of an upstairs window.  I didn't think any thing of it, and told my wife that I would go on up and see if it was open for visits,  it sits on a small rise and has a stairway leading up to it..

When I hit the porch my entire body felt a distinct chill and the hair on the back of my neck stood straight up.  I turned around, went back to the car and my wife said, "what is wrong with you,  you're white as a sheet"...

I told her, "please don't ask me anything, I just have to get out of here",  I drove about a 1/2 mile, pulled over and parked and began to shake like a leaf...it took me 20 minutes or so to calm down...I have never ever experienced any thing like that before in my life and I wonder if you have any info on this house and if you think that I let my imagination get the best of me....thank you in advance for a reply which would be greatly appreciated,  ..Marvin Clairmont, Edgewood, Washington.. 

Date:  8 December 2006

From:  Kate 

Subject:  I-5 Scare

 Hi Jeff,

My husband and I live in Seattle.  One weekend while heading down to Vancouver for the weekend, I saw something on I-5.  About 15-30 miles North of Kelso, I saw what looked like a man rolling out onto the highway a few cars up.  I thought we would get into an accident, fully expecting the cars in front of us to slam on their breaks.  They didn't.  Moments later we reached the point where I saw the rolling man. 

On the side of the highway was a roadside cross memorial.  I was really creeped out.  Have you heard anything like this before?  Please let me know.  Kate