The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-05-13
WOUNDED IN THE WAR.
SHOT IN THE ABDOMEN AT CUMBER-
LAND GAP.

u,,rd. Rheumstic and DropsicaS-A Union
Colonel IL Given Over TO Die-How
the Old Soldier Gave Azrael
the Slip.
From the Nevs, Bdr6oarsuiae, KY
In the year 1868, while in command OF q
Union regiment at Cumberland Gap, Col
onel Messer, now of Flat Licks, Kentucky
received severe gunshot wound In MS ap-
domen. In o few months he was again In
the saddle, but soon was obliged to undergo
further medical treatment, and his condi-
ton became so serious that in the winter OF
1868 he returned to his home, and was never
again ut for active service. During the
years that have since passed, Colonel Messer
has been confirmed invalid from the eject
of his wound, and has been under the con-
slant care OF the local physicians, not I'M
proving, but growing worse as the years
rolled on. His condition eventually be-
came deplorable. Almost blind, legs swollen,
SO that he was Unable to walk, the doctors
who could do nothing to arrest the progress
of the disease, diagnosed 1t as dropsy' anu
said recovery was impossible.
The old soldier did not half believe MS
physicians but said that since they could
do nothing for him, he would, upon an OLD
friends strong recommendation, try Dr.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The
first box was taken by Col. Messer accord
ing to directions, and by tho time that was
gone he felt 80 much easier and more COM
Portable, that several other boxes were pro-
cured. and he continued to take them faith
fully. Soon the swelling In his legs disap-
peared, and with 1t the flerce rheumatic
pains with which he had long suffered.
Strangest of all, his eyesight, which for 80
many years had been useless, was restored.
In all, Colonel Messer took DR.. Williams'
Pink Pills six months, and then was thor
oughly cured. Henow Is healthy looking
man, rides on horseback, and stands as
much fatigue as any man OF his age.
The Colonel, since his recovery is never
tired OF descanting on the virtues OF these
pills, and every advertisement that ne finds
he carefully clips, and sends to some sick
friend or neighbor, with the assurance that
they will cure him.
The high standing Of Colonel Messer, and
his remarkable recovery, makes this report
more than usually interesting, and when 1t
was received at the Office Of the DR.. VIII
liams' Medicine Co., 1t was referred to
Messrs. Phipps & Herndon, the well-known
druggists, Of Barboursville, KY, for verih-
cation. We append the reply:
BAnBoURsvILLE, KY, Aug. 10. 1895.
DR.. WILLIAMS Med. Co., a
Schenectady, NJ Y.
Gentlemen:-Yours Of August 18th to
hand, enquiring about testimonial written
by Mr.. Sampson concerning Colonel Messer,
OF Flat Lick, KY, will say that the cure OF
Colonel Mssser was considered almost MI
raculous, and he claims Pink Pills did 1t.
Yours truly,
PHIpPs HEBNDoN.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, In o con-
densed form, all the elements necessary to
give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. They are also
specific for troubles peculiar to females,
such as suppressions, Irregularities and all
forms of weakness. They build up the blood,
and restore the glow Of health to pale and
sallow checks. In men they effect radical
cure in all cases arising from mental worry,
oyerwork or excuses OF whatever nature.
Pink Pills are sold In boxes (never In loose
bulky at so cents box or six boxes for $3.50.
and may be had of all druggists, or direct
by mail by addressing DR.. Williams Medt-
cine Company, Schenectady, NY.