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June 13, 1894
The Watchman And Southron
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
In Columbus, Ohio, 22-year-old Miss Eleanor Marks was presumed dead and en route to burial when she revived, tapping from her coffin; she is now recovering after being aware but unable to signal earlier.
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At Columbus, O., Miss Eleanor Marks, aged twenty-two, apparently died last Monday night. The next day, while supposed corpse was being borne from hearse to the grave, a faint tapping attracted the attention of the pallbearers and upon the coffin lid being raised Miss Marks was found to be alive. She was removed to her home and is recovering. Miss Marks reports that she had a knowledge of all that passed while the preparations were making for her burial, but that she was unable to give any sign until the fear of burial roused her into action.
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Premature Burial
Funeral Revival
Medical Recovery
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Eleanor Marks
Where did it happen?
Columbus, O.
Story Details
Key Persons
Miss Eleanor Marks
Location
Columbus, O.
Event Date
Last Monday Night
Story Details
Miss Eleanor Marks, aged twenty-two, appeared to die but was found alive during her funeral when tapping from the coffin alerted pallbearers; she recovered at home and was aware during preparations but unable to signal until fearing burial.