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Do You Have A Gnome On Your Shoulder?

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Lisa Moulden

Robby does!

Here’s the picture to prove it. That’s Robby holding the equipment and I took the picture.

Gnome on Robby’s Shoulder and Tree Spirit

Gnome Close Up

Gnome and Tree Spirit Original Photo

Gnome and Tree Spirit Outline

Tree Spirit Close Up

Here’s the story:

I wasn’t certain that I could find the legendary “Hell House” because the buildings no longer exist, so that’s why I didn’t commit last week to where the investigation would be.

But even without buildings, it was an extraordinary investigation!

The Hell House began as a tavern on property purchased by the founders of Ellicott City. The tavern was not successful due to inconvenient railroad access, so the land was sold to the Redemptorists, which later became the St. Mary’s College for boys. The college thrived and operated for over a century until declining interest forced it to close in 1972.

That’s when the abandoned college became the Hell House and the ghost stories began. Fires destroyed the buildings and they were eventually torn down, so the location of the college was difficult to determine. Part of the property was sold and added to Patapsco State Park, so that’s where Robby and I went, to the overlook where the Hell House used to be visible.

As I was climbing Buzzards Rock Trail, I asked the spirits from the St. Mary’s College to join us at the overlook. As it turned out, we got more than we could possibly have hoped for.

These spirits weren’t as talkative as most, but it’s probably because we were communicating with Elementals, as well as spirits from the Other Side. Elementals are Nature Spirits: fairies, gnomes, sylphs, etc. We didn’t know it at the time that a Gnome was sitting on Robby’s shoulder and a Tree Spirit was looking on!

We also got a name: Joe.

Joe and the Elementals were friendly and warned us to be careful on the steep and rocky paths. It was also getting dark so the footing was tricky. At one point, as we were descending to the main trial, I felt a strong urge to turn around and take a picture. The picture that I took shows an extremely bright light in the lower right corner. I don’t believe that this is a bug. I took hundreds of shots and I captured plenty of fireflies, but they were never as bright as this. I was told to take this shot and I believe that it is an Elemental, especially since Robby had just mentioned them a moment before. He was walking ahead of me on the trail and he asked me why I stopped and turned around to take that picture. He had the Ghost Radar and he would tell me when we got a “Blip” and I would take a picture. We captured many great Orbs this way. I told him that I was directed to take that shot and I’m glad that I listened.

Elemental – Bright Light

As always, I researched the history of the location after the investigation and I found that Father Joseph Hempraecht signed the contract of sale for the property on June 12, 1866 with George Ellicott, Jr.

That was Joe.

The Gnome said his name was Gerry, and he specifically said, “As in Jerry Garcia, but with a “G” (for Gnome).”

Our investigation exceeded my wildest expectations and it was worth the climb in near 100 degree heat and humidity.

The Hell House investigation was as hot as Hell, but for us it was an Elemental Wonderland.

St. Mary’s College Ghost Radar Conversation

Words from the Other Side:

Parallel Steam Bridge Trade Vessels Careful Duty Position Cut Greatly Report Hurt Joe Else

Gerry’s Story

In this parallel universe that we live in, we (the Elementals) can choose to be seen, or not. On this particularly steamy day, I received a message from an interesting pair as they crossed the bridge into the park. They peaked my interest because they had just visited the Paper Mill across the river where they left a toy and treat for George Bolton, the Ghost Mill Guard Dog. Since this is highly unusual behavior, to acknowledge one of us, I decided that a trade should be made for their kindness. I would honor their request with our presence.

We warned these two Earth Vessels to be careful on their steep trek towards us. It is our duty to protect everyone within our realm and we were in a precarious position as their journey was difficult.

With our help, they ascended to our outlook hot and tired, with only a minor cut to show for their trial. We were greatly relieved since we were anxious to see them.

They asked us to communicate with them but we don’t do well with reports, so I allowed my picture to be taken. I was a bit disappointed and hurt at the time because they were focused on Joe, but their enthusiasm upon seeing us in the photographs made up for any bruised feelings.

What else can you do but forgive them when they made such a fuss?

Comet Tail Orb

Blue and Green Orb

Bright Hell House Orb

Next Week’s Investigation:

Main Street Spirits Tour!

Categories: Ellicott City, Ellicott City Ghostly Happenings, Fairy, Ghost, Orb, Paranormal, Uncategorized | Tags: Earth, Elemental, Ellicott City Maryland, Gnome, Jerry Garcia, Paper Mill, Patapsco Valley State Park | 1 Comment

Ghosts Don’t Smoke

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Lisa Moulden

At least, Jonathan doesn’t.

Robby and I investigated the Orange Grove Flour Mill this week, or what is left of it. We have passed the remains of the mill many times on hikes and bicycle rides in Patapsco State Park. Located one mile from Ilchester Road on the park path, there is a wall, a few stairs and a coal chute, which are the only remains of the flour mill.

The five story mill was strategically located between the Patapsco River and the train tracks. Today a plaque notes the location of the flour mill, which is next to a swinging bridge that was built for the mill workers to cross the river from their homes to the mill.

At one point, the Orange Grove Flour Mill was the largest flour mill east of Minneapolis. Established in 1856, it was one of the few business to survive the flood of 1868. The mill flourished and grew, but in 1905 the mill burned down and was never rebuilt.

This is where it gets really interesting.

During our first mill investigation, the Ghost Radar gave us the name: Jonathan. When we returned for our follow-up visit, we addressed Jonathan and he conversed nicely with us, as he had done before.

We felt his presence on both visits and the picture below could be Jonathan as he walked and talked with us at the mill site.

But who was Jonathan? One possibility can be found on the Ellicott Family Graveyard listing.

Jonathan Ellicott: born February 23, 1800 and died on February 24, 1831.

He was a member of the Ellicott family that founded Ellicott City and a member of the family that founded the Orange Grove Flour Mill. When I asked if he was a member of the Ellicott family, we got a hit on the KII meter, so who can say?

I didn’t have this information until after the investigations.

Jonathan Mill Figure

Jonathan Outline

At one point, two women approached us and climbed up to the railroad tracks where Robby and I were doing the investigation, at the top of the mill wall. The women went past us and after they left, Robby and I were surprised at the change that we felt when the women were near.

It was downright hostile!

Both women were carrying packs of cigarettes and it was obvious that if Robby and I weren’t there, they would have chosen that spot to stop for a smoke. Considering that fact that the mill burned down and closed forever from a fire, we got the definite impression that Jonathan was angry at the prospect of anyone smoking around his mill.

We captured some great photos on the mill investigation. Each time that the Ghost Radar indicated that a spirit was near, or when it spoke to us, I took a picture and we ended up with many great shots.

Mill Figure

Orange Grove Flour Mill Ghost Radar Conversation

Words From the Other Side:

Jonathan Nearby Wear Fed Gate Mississippi Language Let’s Plant Captured Corn Salt Lion Swim Those Smallest Dull Tongue Joy Rabbit Chicken Pan Aunt Foot Exciting I’ve Value Get Hidden Older Design Roan Quarter Path Eat Frame Cat Last Respect Doctor Support Answer Test Believed

Jonathan’s Story

My name is Jonathan Ellicott and I’d like to tell you a little bit about my life.

Nearby, across the river, I like to wear my good hat when I call on my fiancé. She always cooks a big meal and never lets me leave until she’s fed me so much that I feel like I won’t fit through the front gate! Her Mississippi accent is so strong that it sounds like she’s speaking a foreign language. Where she comes from, guests never leave hungry.

“Let’s get comfortable,” she says as we sit down at the dinner table. We plant ourselves in our seats like we’ve been captured by pirates and corn is our golden bounty. The salt and pepper get passed around the table so fast, you’d think a lion was chasing them! I swear, if I had to swim home I’d surely sink.

Those folks down-river don’t know what a grand meal is. They have the smallest menus and they are just plain dull! I can never wait to wrap my tongue around my Joy’s delicious rabbit stew, and she makes a mean fried chicken. Anything that she puts in a pan will get praise beyond belief. Her Aunt swears that Joy is the best cook ever to set foot in Maryland.

These are the happy and exciting times that I’ve chosen to remember. I value these memories and I refuse to let them get hidden under older and darker days. I want to design a life full of memories where I mount my roan Quarter-horse and we head down the path that leads to a Heaven where I eat so much that my picture wouldn’t fit in a frame! After dinner, we sit by the fire and I play with the cat as the last bit of daylight slips away.

I have the greatest respect for doctors and I’ll give them my continued support, but today I beg an answer to a terrible test that has been placed before me.

I want to go back to those wonderful times that I believed would never end.

I want my Joy back.