St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-01-05
Madison Water Cure.

TIMES INSTITUTION is delightfully."- situated on the South
margin OF Lake Mcnona, opposite aud in ful view OF
tue City Madison anu sufficiently removed from the
public thoroughiare7 and business localities TO insure
disturbed quiet the invalid. The grounds, comprising
about 80 acres, beautifully unduh,ng, bordering the
Lake for more than half mile, covered with fine native
oaks and shrubbcry aud the scenery IN the vicinity
bracug every variety Of landscape makes this the most
enchaIiiug and lovely retreat in the North West.
The buildings, which large, elegant and comfort
ably furnished, and capable OF accommodating about loo
patients have been recently rehted IN style not
passed by any similar establishment IN this country, with
the determination TO establish tbs Cure upon pcrman
eut basis and make II trulya
MODEL WATER CtRE ESTABLISHMENT,
Where no drug poison will be administered. but the
Cure conducted upon strictly Hydropathic and HYGIENE
principles plcdgng ourselves that no pains expense
will be spared to promote the health and comfort those
visiting the Cure. The proprietor Is happy to announce to
the public that he has secured the medical services OF
Dr. .. W May, (ate partner of DIR. r. T. Trail Of New
York and Professor in the Hygco Therapeutic Medical
College of New York; who viii be assisted in the female
department by Mrs. Doctor A. E May. Females wishing
treatment may rest assured OF having their cases most
skiriIiv treated Dr. May Is favorably known u
skI Hydropa,hc Practitioner, that ii Is unnecessary
TO say that patients will receive all the skill the profession
affords. Eectro.chenical Baths administered whes
needed Diseases of females made speciality and
treated with success seldom attained even apparently
hopeless cases may not despair OF help.
The friends Of patients or persons travelling for health
or pleasure aud gentlemen going into the country with
their families will find this tine location. with great va
rety and excellent accommodations. An
excellent Bowling Alley has lately been added for the
benefit Of patients.
Horses and Carriages will be furnished at the house
and excellent tablng and carriage room, with capable
and careful groom, provided for those who wish TO keep
their own conveyance. Boats guns, and fishing tackle
prov ded as required An extensive Laundry Is
ed with the establishment, and the linen of the inyads
viii be washed whenever desired
Prices REDUCED Patients for board and full treat
mcnt including ordinary attendance OF bath bath
maid from 50 $40 per week No additional charge for
fire and lights where the rules of the house complied
with. Constitution Fee, in all cases So All bills paya-
bic weekly IN ADVANCE. Patients and boarders must
furnish their own bathing clothes, they hire them
At tho house al 81 per week. Prescriptions for home
verbal or by letter, S. Each subsequent let
ter or advice 81. Out door patients not generally attend
ed-cxcept those who are reformcrs
STtlDENTS-reguar daily Lectures TO students who
wish to aca ire thorough knowledge of the s. healing
art dvinc semiweeky lectures 70 the inmates of the
house. Address,
O. ID. GRIFFIN, Proprietor, Madison Wis
o. NJ MAY, ~ u. Resident Physician,
Mrs Ur. A. T.. MAY, Assistant.
s. 81 LANDS, NJ. D. Consulting Ply stefan.