The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-03

Mr.. John Q. Davids, of Vernon, Michigan,
Is happy man again. For many years he
was afflicted with rheumatism in his feet and
had tried many medicines, some of them re-
lieved him of his suilerings for short time,
but 1t was sure to return again.
MIR. Davids is one Of the earliest settlers in
Shiawassec County, and his continued good
health and elastic step at his advanced age.
has attracted the attention of his friends.
Upon being questioned on the subject he said:
do not think l inherited IL very good
constitution, for ! never enjoyed very good
health, but in 1863 think new complica.
tlOns came upon me and ! was severely at
tackled with acute rheumatism in my feet.
My father was also q rheumatic, and no
doubt that together with the remedies he used
for relief caused his death. Some times I
would he free from these rheumatic pains
and again It would return as bad as ever. l
was frequently laid up on account of it and
quite, unable to do any work. In May 1873,
i had an unusually severe attack in my feet
and they became so swollen that / could not
get my boots on until the following Decem.
Der, and were so intensely painful that
could not suffer the bed clothes to touch them,
and my feet became badly crippled. tried
many remedies, some would give relief for u
short time then the trouble would return,
thus l lived, suffering the most intense agony
until November 1898. at which time it was
business, and felt that life was not worth
living. At this time / happened TO meet q
man from Bay City, Michigan, who declared
that he had been cured of rheumatism by DR.,
Williams Pink Pills. l went at once to De
Hart Brothers Drug Store and bought two
boxes, and before had taken all of one box
! realized that they were doing me good.
believe l took four boxes at that time and so
Tar as could see was cured or at least en-
tirely relieved Of my terrible suferings, and
enjoyed better health than l had before for
many years. But light symptoms would
still occasionally RETURN when / would take
my medicine and get immediate relief
therefrom. l have taken altogether seven
or eight boxes and have not had single at.
tack Of rheumatism for q long time and en-.
10y better health now than have before for
DR.. Williams Pink Pills. My feet are as
free from pain as they ever were. Now as
you see me about the streets without the
slightest lameness don't you think l ought
to be happy?" AS he concluded relating
his experience with DR.. Williams Pink Pills
and the rheumatism, he sprang up and step.
ped of as supple rs q ffteen.year-old boy.
Methodist Episcopal Church here for nearly
thirty years, and his consistent moral and
exemplary life has been such that no word
Of commendation would be extravagant.
STATE OF MICHIGAN,
COUNTY OF SHIAwAssEE. 3d.
Personally appeared before me- O Justice
Of the Peace, in and for the county Of Shia.
wassee, and State of Michigan, this 14th day
Of February, 1896, John Q. Davids, who be.
ing by me duly sworn depOses and says
That the above facts are true as related, TO
the best Of his belief.
[Signed.l J.. DAvIps.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this l4th
day Of February, 1896.
FRANK WEsTCOTr, Justice Of the Peace.