Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-09-11
A Lady Whose Life was ~ Imminent Per
Rescued by Her Husband

A Lady Whose Life was Imminent Peri.
Rescued by Her Husband
Among the many pleasantly located and
cozily comfortable homes in the eastern sec
ton of the city of Baltimore, that of Mr.
William A. Thompson, at No 20S North
b md street, would strike a visitor as pos
sessing more than ordinary advantages for
home life Mr. Thomson is a hiphlv
esteemed member of Marley Lodge, No 1O1.
|. Q. O. f., and is generally well known in
that section Of the city. In order to confirm
certain statements which had come to him
indirectly, and thereby secure data for an
interesting article, a reporter called at Mr.
Ihompsons residence. Mrs. Thompson, be,
ing asked for, received him courteousy and
told the story of her peril in these words.
II have been a sufferer for fully seventeen
years, during which time | have endured the
most awful misery Of mind and body My
illness became most alarming about five years
ago. was attended by Professor Yates and
Doctor Stephenson, of this city, both of whom
stated that had the most aggravated case Of
nervous dyspepsia and Indigestion that they
had ever attended or heard of. | am now
nearly 60 years of age and was told by my
physicians that owing to my advanced life
the process of cure would be slow and diff
cult. | waited patiently for the expected re-
lief, but seemed to grow worse until finally
l concluded ! had to die. l did not eat the
smallest morsel without suffering the most
"oi ibie agony NJ WuOle DOly was TdCkel
with pain and misery. Frequently ! had
night sweats, aud, believing that l was dy-
ing, would send for my friends and neigh-
bors. My limbs would become rigid and
cold, and have often thought | was para
lyzed for | completely lost all power OF &C
ton, and would lie in bed gasping for breath
During all this long period of suffering the
doctors afforded me no relief. | grew ema-
ciated, could not sleep, entirely lost my appe-
tlte, and was truly the most miserable wo-
man imaginable. Ny whole nervous system
was shattered. never expected to 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 a bottle Of
Browns Iron Bitters and begged me to try
II. had no confidence in medicine of any
kind, believed my case hopeless, and ex
pected to die suddenly in one Of my sinking
spells which experienced about three times
each week. !, however, took Browns Iron
Bitters to crafty my husband. After using
three bottles began to feel better When |
had finished the fourth bottle my husband
and friends were able to notice a great inn
provement in my general appearance. My
appetite returned, and | could eat anything
without the least bad effects. rapidly grew
stronger and more fieshy. When | had
taken six bottles | knew that / was a well
woman, and at the present time | never felt
better in my life, and have gained forty five
pOuuuS Ill HeSn. HTlniy DeHeVe IHdJ
Browns Iron Bitters saved my life for hal
stopped taking all other medicines and
only used Browns Iron Bitters, and if had
not used that | am satisfied l would not be
alive to-day. most cheerfully recommend
that medicine to everybody"
Miss Annie l.. Agner, Elmeria, Va, says
For years / suffered with attacks Of sick
headache, neuralgia and female trouble tried
various remedies, but found nothing equal TO
Browns Iron Bitters
Mr. Hugh Daily Westminster, Md, says'
Browns Iron Bltters cured me Of dyspepsia
of 20 years standing. Constant suffering
reduced me almost to a skeleton; this valua.
BILE medicine speedily and effectually restored
my health
Mr.. J. Ryney Whitehead, Halifax, n. G.,
says: l have used Browns Iron Bitters for
indigestion, loss of appetite and nervousness.
Am satisfied it IS good medicine and take
pleasure in recommending it.