San Jose Boarding House

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This boarding house was a favorite of Doc Holliday’s.  He would lay his hat there while in Tombstone and during visits with his lady love, Big Nose Kate.  Many wonder if Doc’s spirit is still hanging around because of the paranormal experiences that some have claimed happened to them especially in the room Doc liked to stay in.  Some of the activity is of doors opening and shutting by themselves and the toilet keeps flushing for no apparent reason.  One guest had several pictures taken of him and his lady friend while in that room.  In all the pictures, she had a strange haze over her face and his face was clear.  They moved positions and the haze was still over her face.  There was no explanation for the unusual occurrence.  An owner tells of a frightening experience that she had while in the house.  One night she had trouble breathing as if she was being choked.  She yelled the Father’s name loudly and right afterwards felt much better.

Comments

  1. Sharon DayMay 22, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Wow. I'd love to sit down and have a conversation with him with lots of recorders going.

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  2. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    you guys get to visit so many cool places. thanks for sharing.

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  3. Julie FergusonMay 22, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Sis; we should stay there next time. I would like to meet Doc Holliday too.

    Sandra; we are slowly getting other bloggers to go with us and loving it. It is great to be able to share our trips with others.

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  4. Les BarrMay 22, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Interesting Post. Wonder what it looks like inside?

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  5. Julie FergusonMay 22, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Les, next time we will stay there and I will take lots of pictures of the room and surrounding area.

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