Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 February 1920 — LOVE CURED SHELL SHOCK [ARTICLE]

LOVE CURED SHELL SHOCK

British Soldier, Wounded More Than a Year Ago, Has Memory Restored by Wife. Brighton, England.—Loss of memory through shell shock and Inability turn a few days ago in the case of Charles Edward Morris, who became reunited with his wife in this city. He had been reported dead, and the supposed widow had taken employment as assistant in a shop. . • Chancing to look through theshop door while a soldier in uniform was passing, Mrs. Morris, with a cry of delight, darted out and caught him by the arm. He stared blankly at her at first. Then, slowly recognizing her, he took her in his arms. Private Morris had suffered shell shock more than a year ago. When sent to hospital In Mons, Belgium, his Identity was unknown. Not hearing of him, the regimental authorities reported him dead. By .the time his identity was established the wife had moved, .leaving no trace. As it was supposed she was in Brighton, Morris was sent there and ordered to walk about, with a paper pinned to him bearing his name. He hud been walking for two Lours that morning when his wife saw him. When she had him back she quickly changed her black gown for one of bright blue. Since then the memory of Morris has wonderfully improved, and his full recovery is fully expected.