The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-05-26
ALMOST A MIRACLE.
TIE RESTORATION TO HEALTH OF A
PROMINENT MAN.
Worn Out by Exposure and Broken Down
in Health He Was In Misery for
Months-Is Now "a Well and
Happy Man-Kcad tho
Story.

from thd News, Clarksbwg, " ia.
In tho interest OF common humanity, your
reporter hasth honor 10 send you an inter-
esting and profitable interview had with one
of Harrison Oounty's most highly esteemed
citizens, concerning his narrow aud miracul-
Gus escape from DEATH The person referrei
to Is Mr.. Floyd E. Barnett, Of Huntsville,
West Virginia, who is we'll known through
out Harrison County and other sections OF
the State.
Mr.. Barnett's narrative is as follows: ~
live at Huntsville, West Virginia. was born
and raised there, and am thtrty-nine years
of age. I am a farmer by occupation, and
the exposure and hardships incident to this
life finally overcarne strong constitution.
and in the month OF May, 1884, was seized
with what the medical fraternity pronounced
scatic rheumatism.
s.Tne disease was first felt In the hip AMI
soon became severely painful. Within a
short time the whole lower extremity was
affected and became terribly swollen, and at
times the pain which was almost llnbearab!e
extended up into thu shoulder. cohsu ted
the best physicians and specialists in the
country, some of whom treated me some-
time, but to no successful purpose. used
various patent medicines and liniments OF
wide recommendation, but mono of them
gave relief. worried along this way for
some months, being unable to work and at
times unabls to move. became restless at
night and could not sleep. The disease
seemed to affect my heart and 1t was utterly
impossible to lie on my left side on account
OF tho seriousness Of the pain at the heart.
"AIy condition seemed a hopeless one and
was much discouraged, when by chance |
happened to read an account in the Wheel
ing Independent OF the wonderful cure OF
person afflicted like myself, that DR.. VIII
iams' Pink Pills had effected. This was some
time in the month OF December. immedi-
atcly procured box and began to use them.
A change commenced at once.
II continued to take tho pills until felt
entirely cured To-day / an a we'll and
sound man. The pills not only cured my
rheumatism, but drove that troublesome
pain from my heart as well. For more than
q year now | have not been troubled in the
| slightest with either malady, Or any other
| for that matter. am n s:rJa2 man and
perform as much manual labor rs any far
mer."
Mr.. Barnett Is man highly respected fol
| veracity. His statements are corroborated
| by his neighbors and his reaovs rY IS ascrioea
| to the use of DR.. Williams Pills. AS he talked
to your reporter, he showed every sign OF
being man in excellent health and only too
glad to toll the simple story Of how his life
was saved by the use of tho pills.
| DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain. in con.
| densed form, all tho elements necessary to
| give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. They are an un.
| failing specincfor such diseases rs locomotoi
ataxia, partial paralysis. st. Vilus' dance,
sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism, nervous
headache, the after effect of Ia grippe, papi'
| tation OF the heart. pale and saIlow COM
plexions, all forms Of weakness either il
| male or female. Pink Pills arc sold by all
dealers, or will DO sent post paid on receipt
| OF price, 50 cents box. or six boxes fol
| e2.50, by addressing DR.. Williams Medicine
Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
No Shirt is the new chief of the Umatilla
Indians. Should he be allowed to visit tbs
| white settlements?