Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1846-09-23
Dayton, February IL, 1915,
Mr., J. w. Whitmore,

DAYTON February III, lS4o
Mr. J. w. Whitmore,
Dear SIr-As you are the regular authorized aqent
in Dayton. for the sale DIR. Wlstar's Balsam of Wild
Cherry take this method of making statement OF
the facts 10 you (Which hope may be published the
world in reference almost miraculous cure in nv
wrought by means of the above nvalabie Basam.
Language tails describe the salutary effects it pro-
duced, and the great benefit derived from its use.
! The citizens OF Dayton and vicinity, well Iecoect
that on the 9th of August last received -erous n
ry from the explosion of a cannon, A portion of its
contents entered my right side and breast; and in all
probability, some fragments or spliners OF the rod
passed through the 'pura," After lapse OF shout six
weeks, l was attacked with distressing cough and
violent pain in my light side. Some ten days after this
when in 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
ma suferings locre almost intolerable.
My physicians meanwhile paid the strictest attention
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 | was
visited during this time by least twenty physicians
1t was now reduced to certainty, that inflammation
of the lungs 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 CINCINNATI. and celebrated Physician of that place
was consulted. When he was made acquainted with
situa ton he remarked that nothing could be done
by medical aid, il the constitution itself was not suf
Client TO throw off the disease.
Ny friends now dispared OF my rec every, and had
earthly ground ofhope to survive many days. For
tunaely at :his juncure saw enc DR.. Wistar's Pam
phlets. entitled Family Medical guide or Treatise
Consumption Of the Lungs AS had often heard
of dying catching at straws felt like doing so
myself. By the of my physicians sent to you
for bottle of the me dicine described viz Wistars
BaIsam # IVild Cherry" which relieved almost
Immediately. Alter mad used some FIVE or six bot
ties, 1 so far recovered as TO be up aud about. DIV
cough cease, aud my lungs restored healthy
state--ali from the healing and balmy influence, and
powerful medicinal virtues of Wstars Balsam.
Were it from the external injury received in
my shoulder and arm by the 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
l now most cordially recommend The genuine WisarS
Balsam all who afflicted with colds, Coughs, or
Lung Complaints. consider ii invaluable medic inc
"a real blessing to the world. Any person desiring
further information, may call on me at any time.
Yours truly,
CHRIsToPHzR II. Smith.
City of Dayton, ]
Mont gomery CO. State of Ohio,
Subscribed and to- before me, Justice OF the
Peace, this 1lth day of February 1915.
EBEXEzER Fowler.
IL Testimony of three highly credita Die citzensff
Dayton in conformation Of the dboee.
We. the undersigned, being intimately acquainted
with DR. Smith and having and watched over bum
frequently during his late Illness do not hesitate say
but is entitled to full credit.
A. L. STOUT,
]. B. DoDsoN,
HESRY SMITH.