Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1846-09-02
DAYTON, February IL, 1916,

DAYTON, teDruary III, 1915,
Mr.. J. w. Whilmore,
Dear Sir:-As you are the regular authorized agent
in Dayton, for the sale Dr. Wistar's Balsam of Wild
Cherry take this method of making statement OF
the facts 10 you (Which hope may be published to the
world in reference almost miraculous cure i'm nv
wrought by means of the above invaluable Balsam
Language fails to describe the sautary effects it pro-
duced, and the great benefit derived from its use.
The citizens of Dayton and vicinity, well recollect
that the 9th of August last received .erious nu.
ry from the explosion of a cannon, portion of its
contents entered my right side and breast; and in all
probability, some fragments splinters OF the ram. rod
passed through the splura," After lapse OF shout six
weeks, was attacked with distressing Cough and
violent pain in my tight side. Some days after this
when in a paroxism of Coughing, suddenly an ulcer
broke, and large quantity of very offensive matter
mixed with blood. was discharged most of which found
passage through the opening of the wound From this
opening there frequently passed quantity of air. sup
aosed to issue from the lungs. During all this time
ma suferings iccre almost iatoIera6le
My physicians meanwhile paid the st ric!est attention
to and did all in their power for my recovery But
with all this skill, they could reach the seat of dis
tress, after the Lungs had become effected 7 was
visited during this time by at least twenty physicians
1t now reduced to a certainty, that in1amaton
of the lungs was rapidly taking place. and that this
would terminate my life in very short time, was in
the highest degree probable.
At this critical stage, a messenger was despatched
to CINCINNATI. and celebrated Physician of that place
was consulted. When he made acquainted with
my situation he remarked that nothing could be done
by medical aid, if the constitution itself vas not suf
cient to throw off the disease.
Ny friends now dispaired OF my recovery, and had
earthly ground of hope to survive many days. For
tunately at This juncture saw DR.. Wistar's Pam
phlets, entitled Family Medical guide or Treatise
Consumption of the Lungs AS had often heard
of dyihg catching at straws." felt like doing so
myself By the consent of my physicians, sent 10 you
for bottle of the me dcine described viz. Wistars
Balsam IF Wild Cherry" which relieved almost
Immediately. After l had used some five or six bot.
ties, so far recovered as TO be up and about DIV
cough cease, and my lungs restored to a healthy
state--all from the healing and balmy influence and
powerful medicinal virtues of Wisars Basam
Were II not from the external injury l received in
my shoulder and by fhe explosion feel confident
that might have been working my trade (Which is
blacksmithiug.) but this has prevented,
By this exposure, have since taken several severe
colds and my only remedy has been the Balsam" And
now most cordially recommend the genuine Wistar's
Balsam TO all who afflicted with colds Coughs or
Lung Complaints. consider it an invaluable medcin
"a real blessing the world Amy person desiring
further information, may call on me at any time.
Yours truly,
CHRISTOPHER Ii. SMITH,
Montgomery CO. State of Ohio, {
Subscribed and sworn to, before me- Justice OF the
Peace, this 1lth day OF February 1916.
EBENEzER Fowler.
G Testimony Of three highly credifa Die c,tscnsef
Dayton in conformation Of The aboee.
We. the undersigned, being intimately acquainted
with Mr. Smith and having seen and watched over Iam
frequently during his late Illness do not hesitate to say
that the foregoing is meuns an exaggerated statement
but is entitled to full credit.
A. L. STOUT,
]. B. DoDsoN,
Henry SMITH.