The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-04-18
II a Es Es'S LIFE FILLS.
OLD PARIS LAST WILL md TESLA
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A most singular document has recently been
IN brought TO light which written by the Gel
ebrated Old Parr. who attained the age of 1872 years
and who left this document TO a relation. 1t is
written parchment and although upwards of 300
years old, is in excellent state of preservation.
The following is an extract:
'These do cerlfe vt we undermen toned is ye
method of preserving health, which by We grace of
AImghlie God, has caused me attain to my mir
aculous old age. Albeit in my youth afict
ed with we bloody Flux and Kings Evil, but which
all left me by using some dayes we herbs herein
written"
Here follows the receipt:
Moreover bequeath TO my I'd great grandson We
method employ for preparing ye medcament. Civ
en- this day, and in ye l47'h year ofmy age.
THOMAS PARR.
Wilmington, Salop Jan. II, 1880"
The discovery of this valuable document was
made by clergyman who has disposed of the same
with the sole and right thereto to Messrs II.
Roberts 81 Co. crane court, Fleet-street London,
and they by the assistance of venerable chemist &
physician, have caused the receipt of Old Fairs TO
be made into pills, and although only few years
have elapsed since the trial an immense number of
have been effected more than half of which
considered incurable and what is more remark
able, which possess the very opposites as re-
CARDS outward symptoms: the basamic and nvigor-
ating effects the blood produced by the medi-
cine is almost miraculous; many who have kept
their beds for years have been rapidly renvgoruted
with an infusion of new blood, and consequently of
life and strength, that their temperance among
their fellow beings, who had long given them up as
incurabe is looked upon the greatest of the many
great wonders of this wonderful age
The sale Of PARIS Life Pills is truly amazing
No less than 80, 900 boxes are now sold in England
weekly No medicine yet offered to the world
rapidly obtained such distinguished celebrity; il is
questionable if there be any part of the civilized
world where it's extraordinary healing virtues have
not been exhibited. This signal success is not at
trbutabe to any system of advertising. bnt solely to
the strong recommendations of parties cured by their
At this moment the propretors in possess
sion of nearly 500 letters from influential respecta-
BILE and intelligent members of society, all bearing
testimony 10 the great and surprising results from
the use of the medicine. This is a of evidence
in its favor such medicine yet called forth
and places it in the proud distinction of being not on
ly the most popular, but the most valuable remedy
discovered.
CAUTION. Purchasers will please observe that on
the lid and round the side of each box of the Gen.
uine Medicine, is the likeness of Thomas Parr en-
graved highly finished label with the words
r. Roberts q Co. in blue and read letters alternately
across; without this fac smile mark, they spur
and an imposition.
The Life and Times of Old Farr, containing ma.
ny interesting facts connected with his history and
remarks on Disease, Health, and the means of pro-
longing Life, 80 pages, illustrated with engravngs
may be had gratis of all authorized agents.
GA General Agency and Depot for the sale of
PARIS Life Pill has been established ut
2s4 WAsHINsToN STREET, BosToN,
where they will be constantly for sale at wholesale
or retail.
Persons DESTROYS of obtaining agency for their
sale in any in New England will please address
their letters as follows General Agent for the sale
of PARIS Life Pills. 2s4 Washington street, Boston,
Mass Small boxes 25 cents; large boxes SO cts.
AGENTS VERMoNP Vergennes John II. Bow
man; Middlebury, Sidney Moody.