The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1851-03-27
PARKEYILLE HYDROPATHIC INsrITurE.

Incorporate By the State of Ne1o Jerseu
CCEoolBLE from all parts the United States situ.
IA ated two miles south Of Woodbury. the county town Of
Gloucester county New Jersey and FIVE miles from Red
Bank is now in SUCCESSFUL operation for the of Govt
Rheumatism, Bronchitis, lnclpient Consumption Dyspep.
sa, Constipation Darhea Dropsy Piles Proapsus Uter
Paralysis, Neuralgia, Liver Complaint drunkenness, In
Diseases.
This Institution built expressly for the purpose of
Water Cure Establishment, IL capable of accommodsting
fifty patients, and abundantly supplied with ,oater Of ne
puresf quality.
The location has been selected for the peculiar saubry
of its atmosphere the supply of water its
proximity TO the city, and the advantages which 1t offers
fr fully carrying out the principles and practices Of the
Water Cure; and, owing to the mdness Of the climate
| is kept open all he year winter as we'll as sumner
The main building three stories high standing back
from the street about hundred feet with semicrcuar
plot In 'front.' and contains thirty forty The
grounds around the house tasefuy laid with
and planted with trees shrubs &C. On the left the en-
used by male patients bathing house. with every con-
venence for packing" bathing &C. the right Of the
entrance about two hundred feet distant stands similar
cottage, used by the ladies for similar purposes.
In the Of the Institute at the distance Of one hun
dred feet three other cottages eighty apart
One these b the laundry with ydran the door the
other two occupied by the servants.
The hydrant water is introduced into these cottages
we'll as into the main building and all the waste water
red of drains under ground he Doctor being
cuar to have part kept clean and in good order
THE WATER WORKS
Consist Of circular stone building standing the brow
of hill surmounted by large cedar reservoir containing
ave hundred barrels brought from pring OF
pure cold water in the side of the hill There thr
teen Of these springs not far distant from each other but
five of them capable Of keeping the reservoir consta
ly overfowing The surplus water s carried from the
reservoir fountain In the water yard surrounded
by weeping willows In the fret story Of the
is circular room, containing the douche bath which
stream falling from height Of about thirty feet and
be varied In size from half inch inch and half In
diameter Adjoining the douche room s dressing ROOM
with marble tables &C.. the rising douee or the Of
piles 10 Of the most complete conrivances Of the
kind being entirely under the control Of the patient using
Below the water works. further down the h stands the
swimming BATH with stream Of water constant passing
through IL.
THE BATHING DEPARTMENT
Consists Of twostory building connected With the main
building by enclosed gallery large
packing rooms bathing rooms, douches (rsng and fng)
pIunge baths half baths site baths foot baths &c &C.
further description Is deemed unnecessary those
needing that kind Of treatment are invited call and
The servants and bath have been selected with
the greatest and are all accustomed to the economy Of
Parkevile Ia about nine miles from PHILADELPHIA sur
rounded by aourishing neghborhood Of industrious
ensrprisins farmers 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 offer the advantages of their
Institution to the diseased would also tender them the
comforts and convenisnces Of home.
TERMS.
Ten dollars per week, thirty-fve dollars per MONTH
which include board treatment and all other charges
eept washing Thoee requiring extra accommodation will
be charged accordingly
distance obtain the opinion the
dsut Physician to the probable effect OF the treat
ment by enclosing ten dollars, accompanied by written
| statement Of their case.
Application to be made 10
SAMUEL WEBB, Sscrstarv
50 South Fourth street, Phiadei phia.
Patients will be expected to bring with them two linen
Sheets two large wooen blankets four comfortables
dozen crash towels these be purchased the
| Institute.
Such as wish to keep their horses Pmkevilie can
have them we'll taken OF at reasonable prices
| DRUNKENNESS is . physical disease, and can GER
taiy cured In almost every case however by
proper and scientific Of water provided the patient
sucent vitality produce the reaction and
IN sincerely DESTROYS n the almost rssfble in
| ciinafion for strong drink
DO not wait until your si elton becomes public the mo-
ment you Tor your friends) discover desire for stimulating
drinks opafes Of kind tobacco in any FORM
apply without hesaionthe earlier the speedy the
cure
The inclination for stimuians opiaiss narcotics DC
can entirely rsaored where they have resort
cd for the relief Of pain which generally be ssuagd
by the treatment without poi
| substances)
INSANITY no matter how excited or depressed the pa
tieat may be- when not caused by organic destruction Of
important part generally be cured by rational
mild treatment At this institution Such patients will have
eli the benefits Of asylum and the comforts Of home
| with skiful, kind and attentive nurses.
Separate buildings apart from the main building
provided for the above mentioned classes patients
they esn necessary be entirely private and unobsvsd
/ by others.
One OF the wards Is Appropriated to OR THOPIEDfC
| OR MECHANICAL SURGERY, for distorted limbs,
&o where the KNIFE Is entirely dispensed with, aided by
| hydristio treatment hen necessary
Finding from the number Of patients heretofsrs sent oy
some OF the most eminent soiAns here and
that there disposition the part Of he Mdcsf re
sion to p,tronrs institution like this where tn. med
ics and surgical departments under the dreeuo.
regularly educated physicians, and where nothing IT, -
administering the water treatment In prfvns,
board OF managers willing TO make
msnts pseunisry and profsssonaD With r1.rcS
patients to ParkepiHs Institute -----
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