“she died of shock” 3 x 3 inches, acrylic on photopaper.

Follows Wife in Death

Dr. Jordan regained consciousness for a brief period Saturday morning. His condition was such that he was not informed of the death of his wife, who passed away in the Dalton hospital about two hours after the accident.

Mrs. Jordan suffered broken arms, broken legs and pelvic fracture and died of shock. Dr. Jordan suffered a broken arm and head injuries and his death was attributed to shock.

source: The Portsmouth Times, Portsmouth, Ohio, Tuesday, January 2, 1940