The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1888-11-14
SHOCKED BACK.
NEWS OF "A SWEETHEARTS
PERFIDY RESTORES A
DYING GIRL. j..

Now They are Married.
One of the most remarkable cases
Of instantaneous recovery from what
was pronounced by physicians m
incurable malady took place recently
seven miles south of Hartford City,
Ind, in the family Of Joseph Rob.
erts, an old, wealthy, and quite re
spectacle farmer, one Of the pioneers
of the county.
He has two children, both daugh.
tiers, SAYS special correspondent OF
the Cincinnati Enquirer. One Is o
young, fair, blooming girl, aged
twenty years, who always, prior TO
the seemingly fatal affection, had
been In the enjoyment Of perfect
health.
Mary Jane, as she was Familiarity
known to every one, had sgreat num-
Der of suitors, among them q young
farmer named Cole.
Mary Jane selected Cole from
among the host ofrivals for her hand,
and they pligh,ed their troth.
While arranging for the nuptials
she paid a visit TO relatives and
friends In Ohio. This was nearly
three years ago. Tn descending a
stairway leading 10 a cellar she slip.
ped and fell, striking the back Of her
head upon the steps.
The only inconvenience experienced
ct the time was q severe confusion Ut
the scalp ami o sensation Of weak
ness, which lasted but few days.
In week or so she returned 70
her home 10 consummate the intended
nuptials.
Soon after her arrival she felt Q
peculiar numbness about the lower
limbs and along the course OF the
spine. together with debility and
languor. She was compelled 10 TAXI
10 her bed, and soon AFTER paralysis
Of the lower extremities occurred.
For over two years she was unas!'
10 move her feet, stand, or walk
step. All this time she was Deepen
dent upon attendants for assistance
in chaagIng position. She becam'
extremely emscia,ed and experience
loss Of appetite. All interest II
matters that heretofore excited b.
attention and enlisted her sympathie
and concern was lost.
Physicians, friends aud neighbor
had abandoned oil hopes Of her re
coyery, and even temporary relief.
Young Cole, who had ben 8
assiduous in his attentions during th
former part ~ her protracted illness
lost his old time gallantry.
No danbt thinking that she coul
not regain her wonted health, he Il
his fancy wander away after oths
female beauties, aud left his alliance
BRIDE 10 suffer her indrmities alop,
The knowledge Of his perhd
finally came to the ears Of the poo
girl, and il served 10 arouse all q
latent, dormant energy ana yilaliI
yet remaining within her.
IL was al first thought that the 81
would suffer . fatal nervous shoe
when she heard OF Coles faithles'
ness.
With m ny misgivings, the famil
allowed one Of her most intima
female frien Is 10 impsrt the distres
ing news. .
The effect was directly opposi
from what had been dreaded.
A stern resolve seemed 10 come |
10 her countenance, and she tight
compressed her lips, as " determil
ing on some action
A moment or 80 later she appsrer
" gathered all her remsini'
strength ard. to the surprise OF b
friends, sIo ,ly rose In bed.
Before her companion bad recoy'
ed from her astonlshment Miss Rc
erts, after resting q few seconds lin
her feet out II bed, placed them
the floor anil stood erect. AZ " Re
ing her strength, she sgain brie
waited.
Then she began 10 walk about
room. .
The startled screams Of The yisi
brought 10 the room the girls r.
lives, who we're waiting 10 hear
result of the dreadful interview.
In answer totheir anxious inquir
Miss Roberts said she felt weak,
almost a. vii 40 ever in her life.
Kissing aud crying followed, .
the news of the miraculous rec "
spread rapidly throughout Tie mel
borho j. Friends NO hs'l ne
expected b. SOC her leave her
came to give their cnDgratulatia
Since then Miss Roberts has b
rapidly regaining her former rob
health AID beauty.
Now cumes the romantic part
The story.
Her truant afiianced. hearing
her wonderful restoration 10 hea
again returned TO bic first love.
All was forgiven and forgotten,
q few days ago they stood before
altar and contaminated the postE
cd nuptials.
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