Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1846-09-30
DAYTON, February IL, 1915,

DAYTON, teDruary III, 1910,
Dear Sr:-As you are the regular authorized apeni
in Dayton. for the sale DIR. Wistars Basam of Wild
Cherry j take this method of making statement OF
the facts you (Which hope may be published to the
world in re ference almost miraculous cure in nv
case wrought by means of the above invaluable Balsam
Language tails TO describe the sauary 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 serious iniu
ry from the explosion OF cannon, portion of its
contents entered my right side and breast and in all
probability, fragments spnters OF the ram rod
passed through the plura," After lapse oil sbout six
weeks, was attacked with distressing cough and
violent pain my SIDE Some ten DAYS after this
when in a paroxism of Coughing suddenly an ulcer
broke and large quantity of very offensive matter
mixed with blood. 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
my suferings ,ccre almost intolerable.
My physicians meanwhile paid the trctest attention
land did all in their power for my recovery But
with all this skill they could the seat of dis
tress after The Lungs had become effected was
visited during this time by at least twenty physicians
1t was now reduced to certainty, that infamaton
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 tins critical stage, messenger was despatched
to Cincnnat and celebrated Physician of that place
was consulted. When he was made acquainted with
nv situation he remarked that nothing could be done
by medical aid, if the constitution itself was not suff
cient to throw off the disease.
NV friends dspaired OF my recovery and had
no earthly ground hope survive many days. For
tunately at this juncture saw DR.. Wsiar's PAM
phlets, eutited Family Medical guide or Treatise
Consumption of the Lungs AS had often heard
of ''dyhg catching straws," felt like doing so
myself By the consen: of my physicians, sent to you
for bottle Oft the Hedicne described viz Wisfar's
Balsom IF Wild Cherry" which relieved me almost
Immediately. After had used some FIVE or six bot
ties. so far recovered as to be mp and about. NY
cough cease, and my lungs restored to healthy
state.-aIl from the healing and balmy influence, and
powerful medicinal virtues of Wistars Balsam.
Were it not from the external injury l received in
my shoulder and arm by the explosion, feel confident
that might have been working at my trade (Which is
blacksmithug.) but this has prevented.
By this exposure have since taken several severe
colds and only remedy has been the Balsam." And
now most cordially recommend The genuine Wisar's
Balsam to all who afflicted with colds, Coughs or
Lung Complaints. consider it an invaluable medicine
real blessing to the world. Any person desiring
further information may call on me at any time.
Yours truly
CHRISTOPHER II. SMITH
City of Dayton,
Montgomery CO. State of Ohio, {
Subscribed and sworn to- before me- Justice OF the
Peace this 11th day Of February 1916.
EBENEzER Fowler.
% Testimony of three highly credita Bile crtsensof
Dayton in conformation Of the aboee.
We the undersigned being intimately acquainted
with Mr.. Smith and having and watched over LIm
frequently during his late Illness do hesitate say
that the foregoing is exaggerated statement
but is entitled to full credit.
A. L. STOUT,
]. B. DoDsoN,
HESRY SMITH.