Woman Walks Three Miles Asleep

Mrs. Cora Kelley walks three miles to her aunt’s house while still asleep. Upon her arrival at midnight, she knocks on the door until she awakes.

Frankfort, Ind., - Mrs. Cora Kelley, living near this city, a few mornings ago was found on a porch at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Moore, in this city, knocking for admission while sound asleep and clothed in nothing but her nightgown. She had arisen from her bed about midnight and walked three miles asleep to the home of her aunt. Soon after being awakened she was attacked by a nervous chill and a physician was called.

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