Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-04
4 BALTIMORE SENSATION.
\ Lady Whose Life wa, In Imminent Peril
Rescued by Her Husband.

Among the many pleasantly-located and
coZily-cOlnforlbc homes in the eastern
section Of the city OF Baltimore, that Of
Mr.. William a. Thompson. nj No. 2)S
north Bond street, would strike q visitor
Is possessing more than ordinary adyan-
ta.c, for home life. Mr.. Thompson Is highly
esteemed among a large circle OF friends.
i, a prominent member Of Marley Lodge.
No. IU1. |. q. o. r., and il generally well
known IN that section 81 the city. I'm order
10 confirm certain stat mcntS which had
come 10 him indirectly, and thereby secure
data for 90 interesting article. a reporter
called at Mr.. ThomIEOn's residence. Mrs.
Thompson, being asked for soon made her
appearance. and greeted her visitor with
that degree Of kindness and cifility which
i always an evidence Of intelligence and
refinement. She readily consented TO tell
the story OF her peril and her timely rescue
from death. We give her statement In her
own words:
81 have been sufferer for fully severn
teen years, during which time have en-
durcd the most awful misery ~ mind aud
body. Ny Illness became most alarming
about five YEAR ago. | was attended by
Professor Yates and DR.. Stephenson. OF
this city, both oi whom stated that had
liii ilfNl G--lINdAfh Wv vi fVhN W
pepsia and indigestion they had eyer at
tended or heard Of. am now nearly sixty
wears Of ace, and was told 10y ms physi-
cian, that owing 10 my advanced life the
process Of cure would he slow and diili-
cult. waited patiently for the expected
relief. but seemed to grow worse, until
finally | concluded | had to die. | could
rot eat the smallest mOr.cl without SUI
fering the most terrible agony. Ny whole
body WIS mcked with pain and misery.
Frequently | had night-sweat-. and
believing that | was diving. would
lend for ms friend, and neighbors. My
limbs world become rigid and cold.
and have often thought ! was p1ralyZed,
for | completely lost all power Of action.
aud would lie I'm bed gasping for breath.
During all this long period of suffering
the doctors afforded me no relief. | grew
ematiaied. could not sleep. entirely lost
my appetite. and was truly the most mis-
cradle woman imaginable. Ny whole
nervous system wa, shattered. ! never
expected 10 get well. and my friends
have since told me that they expected TO
learn OF my death at any time. one
day my husband purchased bottle
OF Browns Iron Bitters and begged me 10
try il. | had no confidence in medicine OF
any kind. | believed my case hopeless,
and expected 10 die suddenly in one OF
the sinking spells which ! experienced
about three times each week. !. however,
took Browns Iron Bitters to crafty ms
husband. After using three bottles be-
con TO feel better. When | had finished
the fourth bottle my husband and friends
were able TO notice great improvement in
my general appearance. My appetite re-
turned. and could eat anything without
the least bad effects. | rapidly grew
stronger and more neshy. When | had
taken six bottles | knew that | was we'll
woman. and at the present time | never
felt better in my life. and have gained forty
i've pounds IN flesh. | firmly believe that
Browns Iron Bliters saved my life, for |
had stopped taking all other medicines and
only used Browns Iron Bitter. aud il
had not Used that | AIN satisfied ! would
not be- aliyeto-day.
IL most cheeriully recommend that medi-
cine 10 everybody. There are hundred, Of
my friends who daily congratulate me upon
my complete restoration TO health and
yigor, and gladly give any desired infor-
nation TO those who feel interested in my
remarkable cure.' Mrs.. Thompson is now
hale. hearty, and vigorous lady. and.
judging from her present appearance. one
would not suppose she had ever been Sc.
riOusy i'll.
Mr.. J. 4. Golden. G0l north Seventeenth
street SAYS | consider Browns Iron Bit
tcrs superior TO any other tonic prepare
lion. The demand for il i - great that
can hardly keep myself supplied. Ny Gus
toners have unbounded faith in this pOpu-
lar remedy.
MIR. Annie VI. Hall. 2502 east Broad
street, Richmond, says My physicians or
dered Browns Iron Bitters for my son
while suffering from cbils. and IL prompt
~ and eGectuall, relieved him. II has NV
grateful recommendations
Mr.. ". J. Wilson. 200l Nenable street.
Richmond. says: Browns Iron Bitters j.
the best remedy for dyspepsia and general
debility. IL greatly benefited me.
DR.. W. II. Snooks, l03 east Broad street.
Richmond. says: Browns Iron Bitters i
undoubtedly fine tonic. | sell a great
deal Of il. and my customers speak Of il III
the highest terms.
Miss Mary J. Webb, 990 west Main
street. Richmond. say: | have taken
Browns Iron Bitters with great benefit.
IL l. eertiinly a very superior strengthen.
ing tonic.
Mrs. VI. T. Roberts, GIL west Main street.
Richmond. says: Browns Iron Btters
cured me Of weakness aud general debility.
II i superior remedy, and ~ such /
heartily recommend il.