Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-28
TIE WONDERS OF MEDICINE
A Remarkable Statement Of
Mr.. ]. W. E. Dean, 90
StOnewall Street,
in Atlanta.
A Home Case Which Every
body Can See.

l am carriage painter by trade, and
worked OF and on Tor i've or six years for
Mr. \. c. Spence, at 81 Decatur street, At
lanta. | have also worked in Mr.. f. Floyd's
shop in Fairburn, Ga. and am well known to
these parties, and the workmen who were en-
ployed by them. In 1873 became victim Of
a fearful case of blood poisoning, being only
boy Of some IA years of age. In endeavor-
ing to hide my misfortune. the disease got a
firm hold on my system. Being no longer
able to keep my disgrace a secret applied to
physician for relief. He did everything he
could, but so completely had the disease taken
hold of me that all his efforts proved IN vain.
Other physicians were consulted, and ali the
old remedies applied. and for two or three
years / bad hope Of being relieved. Under
the impulse of this thought contracted mar
riage relations The mercury and potash
which had seemingly healed the sores, only
drove the disease into the syatem, and l
shortly found that the fires had only been
smouldering, and tins horrible disease broke
out anew. My body aud neck was covered
with hard Jumps, which finally developed into
ulcers My suHerings were beyond descrip-
ton, and my very presence became loethsome
to every one. and l was compelled to leave
the shop. | started little business of my
own, and thus eked out a .soanty living
About two years ago was compelled to give
up even this, and went to Cincinnati, o., in
quest Of work and relief. ! made an utter
failure and returned to Atlanta to suffer on
and die By this time the ulcer on my neck
had eaten down until you could see the wind
pipe, and the carotid artery and the bones Of
my neck we're visible, and on my shoulders
and sides great holes were visible, in which a
of my mouth came out, and with it greater
portion OF the upper jawbone and teeth,
while my throat was perfectly raw, 20 that
could not cat any solid food. Thoseswho saw
me declared that was the most hopeless case
they had ever seen. For one whole year lay
thus unable to do anything. supported by
charity. My money having all been spent for
medicine which only brought me temporary
relief. When able to work was able to make
from SIS to $50 per week. In this helpless
condition 1 appealed for relief to my old
friends, and to those whom thought benevo-
lently disposed, but none extended helping
hand. l had few tools which painters use,
and offered them to the Swift Specific Com
pany, pledging them for medicine enough to
give me relief. They kindly sent the medi-
cine, but refused to accept the tools. They
volunteered to supply me with this wonderful
remedy If would place myself under the
control OF their physician. Only too glad was
/ to accept this kind offer. In July, 1884, /
commenced to take the Specific regularly. At
this time the ulcer had eaten through my
cheek. and my nose was nearly gone. and no
one, who looked at me then would have ever
supposed [ could have lived a month longer.
have taken 8. S. S. according to the direc-
tons, and after the first month was able to
resume work, and have continued to improve
until to-day l am wonder and a marvel in
the eyes Of all who have seen me. / have
been able to support my family, and am doing
q good business now for myself, at % Stone
wall street, in this city. where will be glad
to see any who may be curious to know the,
truth Of these statements. My scars are a
standing testimony as to the efficacy of swift's
Specific to eradicate blood poison from the
system. 1t is the only positive cure for this.
horrible disease. II any doubt let them come
land see me. j.. W. II. DEAN.
Atlanta. Ga June 10Th ISe5