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"By Alloway's auld haunted kirk" in Ayrshire, could not resist calling out at the antics of a neighbor whom he recognized, and was pursued by the witches.
The Book of Hallowe'en Ruth Edna Kelley
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Street and Milton Street had become the abode of a horde of warlocks, whose cantrips were equalled only by the antics cut by their demoniacal ancestors in "Alloway's Auld Haunted Kirk."
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There are ruins of celebrated abbeys at Kilwinning and Crossraguel, and of Alloway's haunted church, famous from their associations.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" Various
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"The ghaists and howlets that nightly cry about the ruins o 'Alloway's auld haunted kirk" rose on every imagination.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 475, February 5, 1831 Various
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Alloway's Anodyne Liniment is pretty good stuff, isn't it, Murray?
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Tinker's relation with Blazer, and Alloway's absorption in it.
The Admirable Tinker Child of the World Edgar Jepson 1900
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The others waited a long time by the creek, and Alloway's rage still burned.
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Alloway's face grew red with anger, but he had enough wisdom and resolution to suppress it.
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A blaze of anger appeared in Alloway's eyes, but the younger officer who had been watching his chief with some apprehension, said deferentially:
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The irritable red of Alloway's face turned to a deeper tint, but he controlled himself.
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