The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1850-02-21
THE PHR neurological JOURNAL.
THE PARKEvILLE HYDROPATHIC INsTI-
TUTE,

CCESSlBLE from all parts Of the United States-su.
n atei miles south OF Woodbury. in the county
Bsnkhavng been opened under favorable auspices
in successful opTGtoa for the Of Gout Rheumatism,
Bronchitis Consumption Constipation, Diarrh
Paralysis Neuralgia Nervous Febrile and Cuansous dis
eases under the superntenence Of DR. Dexter formerly
horristoWn n j. and recently OF the Round Hill Retreat
Massachusetts.
This Institution was built expressly for Water Cure
establishments is capable Of accommodating fifty patients
sbundantly supplied with uatsr Of the puresf quality
The treatment of disease by water longer
experiment. but few years have elapsed since first
Water Cure Institution opened In the o. s. and the
suit of its In both acute and chronic diseases
has convinced the most inc redulous of its efficacy.
The Managers deem 1t unnecessary to refer to the
merous and astonishing which have been effected at
this Institution, they have psreseH from
many patients do SOY Should any applicant desire in
ftsVn Of this kind they will be referred 10 the patients
themselves who will certify to the benefit which they re.
ceived VIII lie at the Parkeviiis Institute
The wineris the best for Hydropahc treatment
snOp cure in the cold season while
reaction being then easily produced.
In the experience and skill Of the Superintendent
the earliest practitioners Of Hydropatby in this
country, the utmost confidence may be placed.
The location Of the Institution has been selected for the
peculiar saubrty Of its atmosphere the inexhsnsibe sup
ply Of water it's proximity to the city and the advantages
which offers for fully carrying out the principles and prac
tees Of the Water Cure.
THE BATHING DEPARTMENT
Has been constructed after the European PLAN every
being provided with plunge, foot and stz bath The
DOUGH has fall Of about thirty feet while the main plunge
is supplied from exclusive spring Of cold water.
The servants and bath attendants have been selected with
the greatest and all accustomed to the economy OF an
Hydropathic establishment.
Parkeville Is about nine miles from Philadelphia sur
rounded by fourishing Of industrious and
enterprisng armers Communication may be had with the
City, either by water otherwise several times daily
There churches and schools in its immediate vicinity
The Managers while they the advantages Of their In
stuton TO the diseased would also tender them the
forts and conveniences Of q home.
TRRMs-for the first four weeks Ten Dollars per week
after that Eight Dollars per week which includes board
treatment and all other charges except washing Those
quirng extra accommodation will be charged accordingly
The tire itment Is not panacea that will all
diseases therefore necessary that each applicant should
the benefit of careful examination: in every
the doctor will canddy state his opinion
applicants will be at liberty to become patients not
they think proper. This examination be made in Pha-
depha st the Institute for which fee of five dollars
is to be paid at the time of making the examination.
Persons At disaucs obtain opinioa pro-
babe effect Of the water treatment by enclosing dollars
accom- panied by . written statement Of their case.
Application to be made SA2unL WEBD, Becretsry So
South Fourth ST. Phil.dephia, TO Dn DRxrER the
premises.
Patients will be expected bring with them linen
sheets large woollsn blankets four comortb and
half dozen crash towels these be purchased
Institute.
At the Livery Stable they procure carriages
die horses or Ladies Gentlemen and such wish to
keep their horses at Parkeyile have them well
taken care Of at livery stable prices
stage runs daily from the institute to Red Bank.
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