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WHEN IT THUNDERS, WHAT IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING IS THAT A
PUMPKIN WAGON IS CROSSING A WOODEN BRIDGE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 04-09-1969
ECCENTRIC CHARACTERS
ABOUT TWELVE MILES FROM GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA,
THERE IS A RUNDOWN LOOKING HOUSE UP AN EMBANKMENT FROM
THE MAIN HIGHWAY. THE STORY TOLD IS THAT SOME TYPE OF
TRAGEDY (PERHAPS A TRAGIC DEATH) OCCURRED IN THE HOUSE.
THE OWNERS NOW WILL NOT LIVE IN THE HOUSE BUT LIVE IN A
WHITE CAR BESIDE THE HOUSE. I HAVE SEEN THE HOUSE AND
THE CAR. A COLLEGE STUDENT EXPLORING AROUND THE HOUSE
WAS SAID TO HAVE BEEN CHASED OFF BY SOMEONE WITH A GUN.
I HAVEN'T TALKED WITH ANYONE DIRECTLY CONNECTED WITH THE
FAMILY, BUT THOSE WHO TELL THE STORY BELIEVE THAT THE
PEOPLE TRULY LIVE IN THE CAR.
Where learned: DORM ; NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Human Being PROSE NARRATIVE -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 03-06-1969
THE BELL WITCH
THE BELL WITCH, OF SUPERNATURAL ORIGIN, IS SAID TO HAVE
EXISTED IN ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE ABOUT 75 YEARS
AGO. SHE STARTED OUT WITH GOOD INTENTIONS BUT, AFTER
ATTENDING TWO CHURCH SERVICES AT THE SAME TIME, SHE
TURNED BAD. HER MAIN INTENT SEEMED TO BE TO INFLICT
SUFFERING, PARTICULARLY UPON JOHN BELL. SHE TORMENTED
HIM TO HIS DEATH.
ANDREW JACKSON, AMONG MANY OTHERS, IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE
SEEN THE BELL WITCH.
THE LATE CHARLES BRYAN, FORMER MEMBER OF THE PEABODY
COLLEGE SCHOOL OF MUSIC, WROTE A CANTATA CALLED "THE
BELL WITCH CANTATA."
Where learned: DORM ; NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): MUSICAL COMPOSITION ; PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter PROSE NARRATIVE -- Secular hero PROSE NARRATIVE -- Witch Shaman |
Date learned: 05-09-1969
IF WALNUT AND PECAN HULLS ARE THICK, A BAD WINTER WITH MUCH
SNOW AND COLD WEATHER IS COMING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Measure of time Winter |
Date learned: 05-08-1969
PROVERB
WHERE THERE'S A WILL, THERE'S A WAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 06-17-1970
PROVERB
WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY, THE MICE WILL PLAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 06-16-1970
PROVERB
LAUGH BEFORE SEVEN, CRY BEFORE ELEVEN.
Submitter comment:
WHENEVER WE STARTED ACTING SILLY AS SOON AS WE GOT UP
IN THE MORNING, MY MOTHER USED TO SAY:
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 04-08-1969
PROVEB
WHAT IS CHEAP, IS DEAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: 06-03-1970
PROVERB
VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 06-16-1970
PROVERB
TOO MANY COOKS IN THE KITCHEN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 06-16-1970
PROVERB
PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): HUMILITY INTEGRITY AUTHENTICITY
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 06-16-1970
PROVERB
ONE FOOL MAKES MANY FOOLS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim PROVERB -- Blason Populaire |
Date learned: 06-14-1970
PROVERB
MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 06-16-1970
PROVERB
GIVE HIM AN INCH AND HE'LL TAKE A MILE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 06-16-1970
PROVERB
A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 06-16-1970
PROVERBIAL COMPARISON
FRESH AS A DAISY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 06-16-1970
PROVERBIAL COMPARISON
BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 07-03-1970
PROVERB
BETTER ONE WORD BEFORE, THAN TWO AFTER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: 06-03-1970
PROVERB
ATTEND NO AUCTIONS IF YOU HAVE NO MONEY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
WHEN A BLACKCAT CROSSES YOUR TRAIL, TURN YOUR HAT AROUND TO
AVOID BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; DORM ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals BELIEF -- Conversions Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 04-02-1969