Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1846-09-09


Dear Sr:-As you are the regular authorized agent
in Dayton, for the sale DR.. Wistars Balsam of Wild
Cherry take this method of making a statement OF
the facts you (Which hope may be published to the
world in reference to almost miraculous in my
wrought by of the above invaluable Balsam.
Language tails to describe the saluary effects 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 .erous nju-
ry from the explosion of cannon, portion of its
contents entered my right side and breas and in all
probability, fragments spnters the rod
passed through the plura," After lapse OF shout six
weeks, was attacked with distressing cough and
violent pain my right 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 pcre almost intolerabLe.
My physicians meanwhile paid the ricest 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 1 was
visited during this time by at least twenty physicians
1t was now reduced to certainty, that inflammation
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, messenger was despatched
to Cincnnat and celebrated Physician of that place
consulted. When he was made acquainted with
my situation he remarked that nothing could be done
by medical aid, if the constitution itself was not suh
cient throw off the disease.
Ny friends now dispared OF my recovery, and had
earthly ground of hope to survive many days. For.
tunately at this juncure one DR.. Wistars Pam.
phlets, entitled Family Medical guide or, Treatise
on Consumption of the Lungs.' AS had often heard
OF "dyng catching at straws." felt like doing
myself By the consent of my physicians, sent to you
for bottle of the mel cine described viz. Wistars
Bdlsam Of Wild Cherry" which relieved me almost
immed iately. After had used some FIVE or six bot
ties, so far recovered as to be up and about. DIV
cough cease, and my lungs were restored healthy
state--all from the healing and balmy influence and
powerful medicinal virtues of Wistars Basam.
Were it not from the external injury / received in
my shoulder and arm by the explosion feel confident
that might have been working at my trade (Which is
blacksmithiug) but this has prevented,
By this exposure, have since taken several severe
colds and my oHiy remedy has been the Basam." And
now most cordially recommend the genuine Wistar's
Balsam to all who afflicted with colds, Coughs or
Lung Complaints consider it invaluable medicine
"a real blessing to the world. Any person desiring
further information, may call on me at any time.
Yours truly,
CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH,
City of Dayton,
Montgomery CO. State of Ohio,
Subscribed and sworn to, before me- Justice of the
Peace, this 1lth day Of february ls45.
EBENEzER FOWLER.
O Testimony of three highly eredita Ole eitixensc
Dayton in conformation Of the aboee.
We. the undersigned, being intimately acquainted
with Mr. Smith and having and watched hin
frequently during his late Illness do not hesitate say
that the foregoing is meuns exaggerated statement
but is entitled to full credit.
A. L. Stout,
]. B. DoDsoN,
Henry SMITH.