Allegany County MD Archives Obituaries.....Daisy LeDANE, 1911
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"Evening Times" Cumberland, Mon 13 Feb 1911: 
"GIRL IS IN COMA FOR TWO WEEKS-Ridgely Young Blind Woman in Peculiar 
Trance-A strange case in which a girl lies in a coma is attracting, 
because of the peculiarities of the case, the attention of the doctors 
of the town. While visiting her sister, Mrs. E. M. Heber, 18 North Lee 
Street, Miss Daisy LeDane, a young blind woman of Ridgely, W. Va., fell 
down the steps and was rendered unconscious. The accident occurred on 
the first of February, nearly two weeks ago, but the girl has not 
regained consciousness. Though in a state of unconsciousness, the young 
woman is very susceptible to mental suggestion. She seems to understand 
what is being said, but is unable to make any response. When examining 
for the extent of her injuries, Dr. Simonton noticed a slight bruise on 
the arm. He remarked to a person standing nearby, "There is a slight 
bruise here." Immediately the arm became stiff as though suddenly 
paralyzed. Other noticeable examples of mental suggestions have occurred. 
MADE BLIND BY FALL The peculiar part of the case comes from the fact that 
when about ten years old Miss LeDane lost her sight from injuries 
received in a fall. Although blind since ten years of age, her eyes have 
the same look as those of a person will full sight, and the strange part 
of the present case is that since her fall the eyes apparently have some 
sight restored to them. When her eyelids were raised by the physician, 
it was noticed that the pupils would dilate and contract when light was 
placed near or taken from her face, the change being most marked. This 
leads some of the eye specialists to think that the last fall may have 
restored her sight in part at least. Miss LeDane is now about 28 years 
old. MISS LEDANE SUCCUMBS Miss Daisy LeDane died at 12:30 o'clock this 
afternoon at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. M. Heber, 18 North Lee 
Street. Her condition became worse this morning and after sinking into 
total unconsciousness, her pulse became weaker, and death came quietly 
and painlessly. The funeral of Miss LeDane will take place Wednesday 
afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment in Rose Hill Cemetery."



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