The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-01-17

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thing worse. "Tne DIS X. Il K. Surgeons seem
ingly have abandOne,. the pagers, and our jour
nalistic ear has been assailed with queries Of q
nature calculated to excite our suspicious and
cause US to do little investigating.
The establishment wss easily found, being cen
writer was simply appalled, at the evidences of
what the ethical medical practitioner would deem
elaborate and gorgeous qu6ckery The entire
front OF the large and handsome building is Gee
BIG GILT SIGNS.
lisa well known fact that modest doctors use
small signs, but small signs should not be taken
as an indication of the mental caliber or skill of
have never heard Of g single reason why doc
tors should not Dig signs. but as the Code
Ethica says they mustn't, we suppose that is sum
Gent.
The shOw-WindOws who ever heard OF show
windows in a Doctors Office before) contain nu-
mat me Trs. K q K Surgeons have reno ed.
There are also displayed tIuSses, braces ana all
the instruments aud appliances known to the art
invented by the Principal was also there
and attracted considerable attention. Having
gone this far we could easily understand why the
majority of the doctors of this city not slow in
NdenOuncing the concern. The now thoroughly
indignant scribe entered, not knowing whether
he would ever
COME OUT ALIVE.
A uniformed lad in blue and brass buttons met
us at the door and inquired if tie writer wished
10 see 4 doctor, and which one. The intruder re-
piled, The boss, of course" Four taps OF a
sweet Ell bell summoned that individual, who
is none other than DR. j. g. Kennedy, we'll
preserved. c)mpsctly built man, neatly dressed
and wearing a smile that would captivaIe saint
or a sinner. We were not slow in Informing him
that we had come to Investigate his establish
ment. be had the audaclty 10 smile more
sweety than ever as he replied: You shall have
every opportunity" Once in, the first thing that
i'm press ed your reporter being somewhat iT-
regular vas the magnifl eBce Of the interior.
Brussels carpet on the floor. gold leaf paper on
the walls. and frescOes on the ceilings; rich and
comfortable furniture was arranged in luxurious
prOfusiOn. The writer opened his eyes. for he
never discovered This state OF adsirs in other
hGsty trip upstairs and down revealed no less
than half a dozen elegantly. We may truthfuliy
say magnilicentiy, equipped aud furnished re-
cepuOn sad consultation rooms Were it not for
the instruments, appliances. etc, everywhere
visible, the stranger would readily immagine he
was IN modern hotel, sump.uOusly furnished
doctors don't have these things; perhaps their
business OF the Code Ethica, we scarcely know
which, VIII Lot permit it.
The further went the more we found. In a
rear room on the first floor is complete drug
store, Judging from the customary paTaphernHlia
and drugs neatly arranged Dr. Kennedy calls II
his compromising and dispensing room. This
department is presided over by n gentleman
whom we soon found was practical pharmacist
as we'll as Oh NJ. d. The sheep skins he exhibited
said that he graduate of the Phs rInacr utica
Department Of the Michigan University. and that
Ohio Medical College. Boys are usually en-
plOyeG 10 mix ncstrums for queek doctors, but
the presumptOus Dr. Kennedy evidently thinks
different, and we suppose he knows his business
Another light daWned to our mind: The Drs. X.
& X Surgeons put mp their own remedies. and,
therefore, II Is only reasonable
THE DRUGGISTS KICK.
Modest n. DIS write their prescriptions and the
druggists ill them An idea of the medicine
used b. this establishment will be gained by re d-
ing tie interviews with two prominent druggists
which are given below.
Before departing we stumbled onto another
twenty-five ply sieians employed by The
Drs L. 4 X. SURGEONS" five OF whom remain
here. and the others are located in the different
lar graduates of first class Colleges, and five are
graduates of the old and dignifed Ohio Medical
Is il any wonder that the people talk? Is it
strange that the doctors, as a rule. should de-
nounce this establishment, thoroughly SYSTEM
wondsr that the majority of the druggists com
plain. And is Il less wonderful that the news
papers should take the matter In hand and inveS-
tigate@ When lnau comes here. spends money
like ! prince in fitting up eIstire building a
regular business thCroHghfnre, employs his
assistants and oolabOTers educated, skillful
and ezDeTien ced physicians and then spends a
good round fortune ia advertising his facilities,
and BE- this ono act converts his whole establish
ment
INTO A DEN OF oUACKs.
] raised
AS the large signs aud the extensive advertising
were the only evidences Of Quackery, the writer
discovered, he sailed forth and Interviewed g
number Of persons, whose statements are as fol
lows:
81 KNOW THEM"
promptly replied. Dr.. 4 F. worthington. Of the
rirm of A. +. WorthingtOn d Co, the well-knoWn
Fourth street homeopathic PHARMACISTS, 70 the
then continued:
'whst IS il you wish to know about them:"
''DO they deal with your"
"Ies, sir; / might say extensively. I believe
we make and sell them all their homeopathic
what is the quality of the goods they pur.
"The best, the very best When it comes to
medicine, DR.. Kennedy is very particular
plisnSes' The finest and most eTne5s sIe ap
never too COED for them."
"whst is your opinion as to their skill and
You win form your own conclusions when
tell you have personally taken a number of my
friends there to be treated. and the result was a.
''Dr. worthington. is it possible the ENQUIRER
may print what you have ssid-that is, with your
permission?'
You can't print It any too soon. circulate II
too far. Every word have SAID is due DR.. Ken
nedy and his establishment"
CERTAINLY. KNOW THEM"
said Dr.. John Keeshan. the popular and reliable
wholesale and retail druggist. corner of sixth and
selling that establishment drugs during the past
year. They are among my best and largest Gus
TONERS"
How do they psy?"
prompt. On sight"
"About what quality Of mediciues do they pur
The best, the very best known to the trade
They use many extracts, and nothing but the En-
glish imported goods will do"
Are you willing that the statement you have
made should go before The public?'
Perfectly. 1t VIII afford me pleasure. as l re
gard DR.. Kennedy as a gentleman, honest and up
right. aud have perfect confidence in his skill,
never having heard it questioned
CHE SAVED MY LIFE"
On one Of the most respectable portions OF
Broadway Is an elegant residence occupied by a
city official, whose name is withheld for reasons
This gentleman knows The Drs. K. & X. Sur.
geOns," and this is what be said TO your reporter
"Yes sir know DR.. Kennedy, and ] feel very
grateful to him. for say. without hesitation, ne
saved my life. Fer a long tine 1 was afflicted
with the acute rheumatism, when DR.. Kennedy
the painful disease had reached the vital psrts
The case ives desperate: three of the most pODu-
lar physicians Of this city had exhausted then
skill and failed. Or. Ken nedy was called and f.
q short time | was well, and ever since ! have
been attending To my business"
would you object to your statement going il
prfnt2"
'Please leave my meme out Of the papers. ]
By sending him many patients, but don't publish
my name"
When he reads this, notwithstanding bis Iif,
has been saved. he VIII see that his request has
been complied with.
''IT's APITY HE CAN'T LIVE ALWAYS"
SAID Ms. Kate Linfoot, wife Of Henry Linfoot
who resides in the fine residences No. 1s97 Scot