The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-11-06
SICK NEARLY THIRTY YEARS,
BRILLIANT SERvFCE lN-THE WAR
FOLLOWED by PROLONGED
SUFFERING

High Private Briggs Brings Hisc War
time Faior Into n Lilo md Death
Coinbat---He Spcaksr OF His
Struggles Sincethe War.
From ne Tribune. HorneUsoilie, N. y.
There is no man in Oneida County, New
York, who stands higher in tho community
than Mr.. William II. Briggs, a wealthy
farmer. and re.i don't OF Bridgcwater, and q
prominent me enbcr Of the G. A. ,R. His
statement will not be news to his friends. as
they all know whereof he &,ites, but it is
commented to the consideration OF the pub
lie. Mr.. Briggs writes as follows:
1T gives me great pleasure and satisfac-
tion to be able to give honor where honor is
due, and to that end make this certificate,
hoping 1t may be the means Of others being
benefited rs have been.
Il am n farmer residing near Bridgewater,
Oneida County, New York; my name is
William II. Briggs, and am 56 years old.
/ am an old soldier, and member OF the
q. A. r., having served as high private in
Co. A. 1st New York Artillery, during the
whole four years OF the Rebellion. Though
not pensioner, and never an applicant for
pension, 1 contracted through nalarial cli-
mate, disease OF liver and stomach, from
which l suffered continuously, in various
continued for years, to a greater or lesser
degree. l never was free from dyspepsia,
and palptation OF the heart, and su fYered
from nervous debility to such an extent
by day. Night after night l walked the
floor tormented by vague fears, which
knew We're purely imaginary, and yet
could not skake them of. l came homo in
June, 1865, and from then until 1894 was
constantly attended by physicians. having
employed three at different times during
that period. These good doctors gave me
occasionally temporary relief, but the good
effects of their treatment quickly disap-
peared, and let me more dcspondent and
wretchcd than ever.
81 did not believe in giving up, and was
about to send to Utica for I another physi-
clan, when Mr.. ii. Seifert, tho blacksmith
who attends 20 my horses, recommended mo
to try DR.. Williams Pink Pills, as he assured
mo they had done wonderful things for him.
L had read OF these pills before and felt
somewhat inclined TO try tnom, before Sci
fcrt spoke of them but his recommendation
settled tho matter, and l became Dr. Will
IainS' patient. took Pink Pills steadily un-
Ill L have consumed four boxes, growing
better and better every day, my liver work
ing freely, my Kidneys acting normally. My
heart no longer troubled me, and could di-
gcst my food. All that water brash, heart
burn. buZzInS in the head rs il thcro were u
great empty space in my Uranium, disap-
penrrd, aud life began to be worth living,
vice. l was cured in less than one year
from the time began to take Pink Pills in
1894. and have been in fair health ever
since. or course, have to be careful, rs |
easily catch cold, and it is apt to settle il.
my right side. but a dose or two OF the Pink
Pills soon set me to rights again, and shall
never be without them, unless something
very unforeseen occurs. /
81 do not want it understood that am
casting any stress against those who are PEN
sioners Ii l were needy should certainly
ask for what am entitled to, but being am
ply provided with this worlds goods, 10
not require it. My old comrades can testify
that have helped many a one of tkem to
get u pension.
"The above statement Is true in every par
ticular. l certify on honor.
"(SiVned) VIM. Fl. BRIGGs."
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 nOrves. They arc also a
specific for troubles peculiar to females,
such as suppressions. Irregularities and all
forms OF weakness. In men they effect a
radical cure in all cases arising from men
tai worry, overwork or excessos of what
ever nature. Pink Pills are sold in boxes
(nsver in loose bulk) at 50 cents q box or six
boxes for e. so, and may be had of oil drug
gists, or direct by mail from Dr. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady. N. Y. 1.