The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1851-04-24
PARKEvILLE HYDROPATHIC INsrITUTE,

CCESSIBLE from all parts OF the United States stu.
n aed two miles south of Woodbury. the county
Bank is now in successful operation, for the Of Govt
Rheumatism Bronchitis lncipient Consumption Dyspep
sia Constipation Diarrh@a Dropsy Piles Proapsus Uteri
sanity, and Scrofuious Nervous Febre aud Cuaneous
Diseases,
This Institution was built expressly for the purpose of
Water Cure Establishment IL. capable of accommodating
fifty patients, and abundsnty supplied with water Of the
purest quality.
The location has been selected for the peculiar saubry
Of its atmosphere the nexhaustbe supply of water ts
proximity to the city, and the advantages which it offers
for fully carrying out the principles and practices Of the
Water Cure and owing to the mdness Of the climate, it
is kept open all the year, winter as well
The main building is three stories high standing back
from the street about with semcircular
grass plot in 'front.' and contains thirty to forty The
grounds around the house out with walks
and planted with trees shrubs &C. the left of the en-
trance to these grounds is cottage four rooms
used by male patients bathing house. with every
venience for packing bathing, the right Of the
entrance about two hundred feet distant stands similar
cottage, used by the ladies for similar purposes.
In the rear of the Institute at the distance Of hun
One of these Is the laundry with hydrant st the the
other two are occupied by the servants
The hydrant water is introduced into these cottages
we'll into the main building and all the waste watercar
ried Of drains under ground he Doctor being
cuar to have every part kept clean and Ia good Order
THE WATER WORKS
Consist Of circular building standing the brow
of HILL surmouDted by large cedar reservoir containing
ave hundred barrels brought from spring Of
cold water IN the size OF the thr-
Of thsse springs far distant front each other but
of them capable of keeping the reservoir consa t.
ly Overlooking The surplus water is carried from tn.
reservoir fountain In the water yard surrounded
by weeping willows la the first story Of the water work.
Is circular room, containing the douche bath which is
stream falling from height of about thirty feet and car
be varied in size from half inch inch and half In
diameter Adjoining the douche is dressing room
with marble tables &c the rising doace or the Of
piles one Of the most complete contrvances Of the
kind being entirely under the control Of the patient using
the same.
swimming BATH with stream Of water constant passing
through 1t.
THE BATHING DEPARTMENT
Consists of two story building connected With the main
packing rooms bathing rooms douches rsns and fsngD
plunge baths half baths stz baths foot baths, &c &C.
further description is deemed unnecessary as those
needing that kind Of treatment are invited to call and
for themselves
The servants and bath been selected with
the greatest and all accustomed to the economy OF
h ydropathic establishment
Parkevile Ia about nine miles from Philadelphia sur
rounded by furnishing OF and
farmers Communication may be had with the
city either by water or otherwise several times daily
There churches and schools In It's immediate vicinity
The managers while they offer the advantages of their
institution the diseased would also tender them the
comforts and conveniences ola home.
TERMS.
Ten dollars per week, thrtyfve dollars per month
which include board treatment and all other charges
cept washing. Those requiring extra accommodation will
be charged accordingly.
dent Physician to the probable effect Of the
ment by enclosing ten dollars accompanied by written
statement OF their case.
Application to be made 10
SAMUEL WEBB, Secretary,
So South Fourth street, Philadeip hia.
Patients will be expected TO bring with them linen
Sheets large wooen blankets four comforsbes and
dozen crash towels these be purchased at tn,
Institute.
Such as wish to keep their horses Psrkeve can
have them we'll taken Of at reasonable prices.
DRUNKENNESS is a physical disease and can Ger.
h al in
proper and scientific Of water provided the patient
has sucient vitality TO produce the necessary reaction
s sincerely DESTROYS n the almost in
clindton for strong drink
Do until your sf ction becomes public the mo.
ment Cor frends) discover desire
drinks for opiaes Of any kind for tobacco form
apply without hesitaonhe earlier the more speedy the
cure.
The inclination for siinrulants opates narcotics, Ar
BE- entirely rsoped where they been resort
for the relief OF pain (Which generally be
the water treatment those poisonous
INSANITY matter how excited or depressed tia pa
teot may be- when not caused by organic destruction of
important part generally be cured by rational ana
mild this Such patients will have
a the benes Of asylum and the comforts of home
with skillful, kind, and attentive nurses
Separate Buildings, apart from the main building are
provided for the above classes of patients where
they csn necessary be entirely private unobserved
| by others.
| One OF the wards IL appropriated TO ORTHOPyEDIC
| OR MECHANICAL SURGER Y, for distorted i'm bs
&C. where the knife Is entirely dispensed with aided by
hydriatic treatment hen necessary.
Finding from the number Of patients heretofore sent by
some Of the most eminent yscans here aud elsewhere
that there's disposition the part of the Medical Pro
esson to pAtronize an institution like this where med
cal and surgical departments under the direction Of
regularly educated ply sicans and where nothing that
vors OF qusckery allowed and Of the dicuty OF
administering the water treatment in private practice the
board OF managers are willing to make satisfactory arrange
ments peeunAry and professionally with physicians sending
patients 10 PdrkeriHs Institute, March q.