Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-10-30
Read the Following from a Prominent
Druggist of philadelphia.

DR.. }. II, SCHENcK & Sons;
Gentlemen One day, toward
evening, in the Summer Of 1868, while on a beating
excursion, a terrific rain storm occurred, My
clothing was literally drenched, l was detained
on the water until late hour atuight; consequent
ly was compelled to allow my clothing to dry on
me. On reaching home / retired and thought no
more Of the matter all the next day or evening,
but toward morning Of the third day was troubled
witha huskness, which, before noon, was accom-
panied with dry, harsh cough. l allowed it 20
continue for about twenty-four hours without any
eRdeavor to relieve IT, trusting it would wear
away
AT the expiration Of that time was much worse.
then commenced to use all the remedies that
my experience al four or five years In the
drug business suggested, but without any relief.
! then followed medical advice for two weeks
longer, and it was doubtful TO me if was par
ticle better, while it was p,ainly evident to my
wife that was growing worse rapidly; in fact |
grew so bad that was compelled to ask my en-
ployers for leave of absence, as | was totally
unfit for business. My appetite had decreased
my strength was almost exhausted, and felt as
| il was dying on my feet | hoped that rest and
following the advice OF my medical attendant
cines, every comfort that loving relatives and
friends could suggest, awaited nothing
/ My principal worriment was not that had such
a bad cough nor that suffered so much pain, but
| where in the name OF common sense could all the
| phlegm come from without making me victim
of GALLorNG CoNsuMProNy Through the night
| would scarcely be troubled with expectoration,
but in the morning would, without the least ex-
ertion, expectorate pint of phlegm and mucus.
We could ease the cough, we could allay the pain
but we could not stop nor even reduce that Co
| plous expectoration.
Eventually my wife became so alarmed at my
condition and evident decline, and At all the wise
old ladies' in the neighborhood predicting my early
demise and condoling with her in her anticipated
bereavement that to ease her mind Cshe is a ner
vous little body at best concluded TO put myself
under the care Of what considered two of the best
physicians in this city They pronounced me IN
a critical condition, and after month trial was
much worse, though they had done their very
best. / atlast became thoroughly alarmed / was
much weaker, the expectoration was bad, il
not worse and i'll fact, gentlemen, began to
think Of the future as | felt it only matter OF a
| short time with me
! had read Of the cures your medicines had
made, and decided TO try them, feeling posHire
they could do no harm if they did no good
obtained a supply from my employers Messrs.
! A. & NJ, and began THEN use. | took the Pul-
monte Syrup extra large doses, and in IS hours
i noticed a slight decrease in some Of the symp
toms, and slight increase in appetite and
strength At the expiration of three days the ex-
pectoration had decreased from a pint day to a
teacupful, and at the expiration Of week, to a
tablespoonful
| In the course OF month"; cough, eXpectoration,
and every symptom Of pulmonary trouble had
] vanished returned to work, considering myself
! IN perfect health Prior to contracting the above
! cold. weighed i37 pounds; on commencing tho use
| of your remedies l weighed 100 pouHds weigh
now 40 pounds, have not had a days sickness
since, and work eighteen hours day at the I'M
healthy occupation of an apothecary. Fully rec
ognizing tie force of the maxim, Tribute 70
| whom tribute is due / award TO DR.. Scbenck s
Medicines the credit OF saving me from Consump-
| tive's grave.
Should any who read this statement desire furth-
er information, shall be pleased 10 meet or hear
from them at my place Of business; and further
more, Mrs B. desires me to say that she will be
gratiied to have every opportunity TO subsantiate
all have said. With kindest regards remain
Yours truly,
w. BAKER BANKS, Pm. g
! july estb 1881 78G n 18th St, Philad a.