St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-01-20

YNHIs INSTITUTION is delightfully."- situated on the South
i margin of Lake Mcnona, opposite and i'll full view of
the City Of Madison, and sufficiently removed from the
public thoroughfares and business localities, 10 insure I'M
disturbed quiet TO the invalid. The grounds, comprising
about SO acres, are beautifully undulating, bordering the
Lake for more than half a mile, covered with fine native
oaks and shrubbery, and the scenery in the vicinity, en-
bracing every variety of landscape, makes this the most
enchanting and lovely retreat in the Northwest.
The buildings, which are large, elegant and comfort
ably furnished, and capable Of accommodating about 100
patients, have been recently rchtted in a style not sur.
passed by any similar establishment in this country, with
the determination TO establish tbs Cure upon a pcrman.
ent basis and make II truly a
MODEL WATER CURE ESTABLISHMENT,
Where no drug poison will be administered, but the
Cure conducted upon strictly Hydropathic and HYGIENE
principles pledging ourselves, that no pains or expense
will be spared, to promote the health and comfort of those
visiting the Cure. The proprietor is happy To announce to
the public that he has secured the medical services of
Dr. o. W. May, (Late partner Of ur. X. T. Trail Of New
York, and Professor in the Hygieo- Therapeutic Medical
College Of New York, who will be assisted in the female
department by Mrs. Doctor A. =. May. Females wishing
treatment may rest assured Of having their cases most
skiliuliy treated. Ir. May is so favorably known rs a
skillful Hydropathic Practitioner that il is unnecessary
~ say that patients will receive all the skill the profession
affords. Electro Chemical Baths administered when
needed. Diseases Of females made a speciality and ar"
treated with 4 success seldom attained even apparently
hopeless cases may not DESPAIR Of help.
The friends Of patients, or persons travelling for health
or pleasure, and gentlemen going into the country with
their families, will find this a lne location, with great va
riety of amusementsa and excellent accommodations. An
excellent Bowling Alley has lately been added for the
benefit of patients.
and excellent stabiing and carriage room, with a capable
and careful groom, is provided for those who wish to keep
their own conveyance. Boats, guns, and fishing tackle
provided a. required. An extensive Laundry Is connect
I'd with the establishment, and the linen vi the invaids
will be washed whenever desired.
PncEs REDUCED ;-Patients for board and full treat
ment, including ordinary attendance Of bath men or bath,
maid, from 81 TO $40 per week. No additional charge for
fire and lights, where the rules Of the house are complied
with. CONSULTATION Fee, in all cases s.. All bills paya~
BILE weekly IN ADVANCE. Patients and boarders must
furnish their own bathing clothes. or they can hire them
ut the house at 81 per week. Prescriptions for hone
treatment, verbal or by letter, S.. Each subsequent let
ter or advice, 81. out door patients not generally attend
ed-cxcept those who are reiormcrs.
STU~DENTS.-Regular daily Lectures TO students who
wish 10 acquire u thorough knowledge Of the 80 healing
art divine" Sen.i weekly lectures TO the inmates Of the
house. Address,
q. b. GRIFFIN, Proprietor, Madison, Wis.
q. NJ. MAY, NJ. ID. Resident Physician,
Mrs. nr. A. r.. MAY, Assistant.
s NJ Lambs. NJ. d., Consulting Physician.