The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-11-30
HIS OWN EXECUTOR.
A wei,-knovn t.cntIeman,s. philanthropy
and the Comm otion Caused by One of His


We published in our local columns yestar-
day morning a significant letter from a gen
teman known personally or by reputation TO
nearly every person in the land. We have
received number of letters protesting
against the use of our columns for such pal
pable frauds and Misrepresentation" there
fore, to confirm beyond a doubt the authen-
ITCHY of the letter, and the genuineness OF
its sentiments, a reporter of this paper was
commissioned to ascertain all the possible
facts in the matter. Accordingly he visited
Clifton Springs, saw the author of the letter,
and with the following result
DR.. Henry Foster, the gentleman In ques-
ton, is 63 or GA years of age and has an ex-
tremely cordial manner He presides as SUI
perintendent over the celebrated santarium
which accommodates over five hundred
guests and is unquestionably the leading
health resort of the country. Several years
ago this benevolent man wisely determined
to be his own executor; and, therefore turned
over this magnificent property, worth $780,
600, as free gift to IA board Of trustees,
representing the principal evangelical de-
nominations. Among the trustees are Bishop
A. c. Coxe, Protestant Episcopal, Buffalo;
Bishop Mathew SIM son, Philadel ha,
Methodist Episcopal; President M. b. An
derson, of ths University of Rochester; Rev
DIR. Clark, Secretary of the A B. c. f. NJ,
Boston. The benevolent purpose of the in
stitution is the care 1st-of evangelical
missionaries and their families whose health
ministers, of any denomination, in good
standing. 3d-of members of any church
who otherwise would be unable to secure
such care and treatment The current ex-
perses of the institution are met by the re
cept from the hundre Is of distinguished
and wealthy people who every year crowd
its utmost capacity. Here come men and
women who were once in perfect health, but
neglected the first symptoms of disease. The
uncertain pains they felt at first were over
10 ma mr.
They little realized the danger before them,
nor how alarming even trifiing ailments
might prove. They constitute all classes,
including ministers and bishops, lawyers,
judges, statesmen, mil ionaires, journalists,
college professors and officials from all parts
of the land.
Drawing the morning Democrat and
Chronicle from his pocket, the reporter re-
marked: doctor, that letter of yours has
created good deal of talk, and many of our
readers has questioned its authenticity"
ITO what do you REFER" remarked the doc
tor.
"Have you not seen the paper -
Eyes, but have not had time to read it
yet"
The reporter thereupon show, d him the
letter, which was as follows:
CLIFTON SPRINGS SANlTARIUM Co.,
CLIFTON SPRINGS, N. Y, Oct. II, 1888
Dear Sir am using Warmers Safe Cure,
and regard it as the best remedy for some
lOiliiS VI hioihcS uiSc-tsc oiiio We hoNo. 4 oih
watching with great care some cases am
now treating with it, and L hope for favor
able results.
wish you might come down yourself, as
would like very much to talk with you
about your sterling remedy and show you
over our institution.
Yours truly,
tSignedl HENRY FOSTER, NJ d.
81 do not see why anybody should be skep-
tical concerning that letter." remarked the
doctor:
Isn't 1t unusual for physician OF your
standing anu influence to commend a pro-
prietary preparation
Il don't know how 1t may be with Others, but
in this institution W. allow no person to die
tate to us what we shall use Our purpo is
to cure The SICK, ana Tor that WORK we use
anything we know to be valuable. Because
| know arnerS Sale cure Is very vaua-
BILE preparation, commend 1t. AS ITS power
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