The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-02-08
THE GUARDS STORY.
From the stats Journor r,,n,o,, ~,

From the State Journal, Lincols, Neb.
Ihere Is probably not a stronger man Of
more trustworthy guard employed at thu
Nebraska State Penitertiary than j. T
haiston- To stranger he appears a very
good example of the man who boasts that hf
never was sick day in his life.
For many years Mr.. Ralston lived at Syr
acuse, Nebraska, and the old residents there
remember him as one of the strongest and
healthiest Of their number.
In 50, or whereabouts, when the .serin,,
iirst broke forth in this section Of the coun-
try, 1t Claimed him as one of its earliest
victims Like most men with q strong
physique, he sneered at the disease and did
not guard properly against it. For DAYS he
| lay IN bed and left 1t only as o confirmed in
| valid.
About this time he moved with his family
70 Peru, Nebraska, where some of his chit
dren were attending the State Normal
Scnool he hoped the change would do him
good, but he was disappointed. He doctored
| own son who was practicing medicine All
seemed to no avail, and miserable in mind
and body the poor man told his family that
he feared there was no hope for him.
A happy thought OF his own led him to
try strong stimulants. He was again able
TO work. But he soon found that his relief
was but temporary, and when bad weather
came on he was subject TO severe attacks of
the grip" as before
Two years ago MIR. Ralston was employed
at the Nebraska State Penitentiary at Lin
coin, the state capital, and enjoyed compar-
alive ease while performing the duties of
usher. Last fall, however, he was put out
on the wall. and with the change Of work
came his old trouble in even more aggra-
waited form. He was not only troubled with
the usual miserable feelings of the s.grip,u
but he found himself short of breath and
generally weak, these things uniting him
for the duties of his position.
once more, almost in despair, he sought a
cure aud purchased a box of DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People He used them
according to directions and felt better Five
more boxes followed the first and the long
sufferer was well man.
Said he to Journal reporter, to whom he
had just given the above facts: 81 feel now
as though could stack more hay than any
man In Nebraska; and if needed position
now l would hunt one on a harvest field.
Why, only last Sunday night took severe
cold which, a year ago, would have laid me
up week with the 'grip;' but now it causes
live it off"
Mr. Ralston has been long and favorably
known in many parts of Nebraska 10th as
private citizen and as a leader in the orig
inal Farmers Alliancemovcmcnt, and hosts
OF friends rejoice with him In his remark
able recovery for which he unhesitatinQlv
gives the credit to DR.. Williams Pink Pills
DIR. Williams Pink Pills contain, In con-
densed form, all the elements necessary to
give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. Pink Pills are sold
by all dealers, or will be sent post paid on
receipt of the price, $50 cents a box, or six
boxes for S2.50-they are never sold in bulk
or by the 1907 by addressing Dr. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y.