The Jersey Devil and the Panic Week of 1909
For one week in January 1909, newspapers across South Jersey and Philadelphia printed hundreds of sightings of a winged, hoofed ‘devil.’ Schools closed and rewards were offered. Hoaxers made money.
For one week in January 1909, newspapers across South Jersey and Philadelphia printed hundreds of sightings of a winged, hoofed ‘devil.’ Schools closed and rewards were offered. Hoaxers made money.