The Mt. Holly With Trials, 1730 - Words and Coffee

In 1730, an article in the Pennsylvania Gazette reported the proceedings of a witch trial that allegedly occurred in Mt. Holly, NJ. However, there is no evidence that it actually happened, and more likely that it was a prank.

Sources:
https://founders.archives.gov/documen...
https://weirdnj.com/weird-news/the-mo...

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