River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-11-04
A HELPLESS FARMER.
william simpson stricken with
Paralysis of His Lower Limbs
Caused by Overwork.
From the New Era. Greensburg, Ind.

From the New Era, Greens burg, Ind.
Many OF our readers may remember an
item in this paper year ago last fall which
stated that Mr.. William Simpson, well-tO.
do farmer, living near Rugby, Ind, had
been stricken with paralysis 81 the lower
limbs, and his recovery was doubtful.
The case which was an unusually severe
and complicated one has at last been entirely
cured, To the utmost surprise and JOY OF Mr..
Simpson and his family.
Mr.. Simpson was pleased To relate TO a
reporter the Particulars regarding HE case,
and his subsequent recovery.
A year ago last iall began Mr.. Stimp.
son, II did large amount Of work Ny
oired help left me IN the middle OF corn cut
ing and | finished the fall work m-self.
iolng an unusual large amount o. work. ]
out up several hundred shocks o. fodder,
and also husked all my corn. TO accom-
plieh this had TO work early and late
About the first of December, as | was
getting my fall work about done. | sui
cred stroke OF paralysis, which the physi-
ian said was brought on by excessive labor.
My lett limb was entirely helpless and my
light limb was fast becoming so My phy-
slcian became uneasy, and after attending
upon me Tor a week or so. he brought me a
oOX OF DR.. Williams Pink Pills Tor Pale
People, saying that he believed they would
do me more good than anything which he
knew of, as he had used them with great
success in a case very similar to mine where
all other remedies had failed The case in
question was that of l.. Phillips OF Peters
Vile.
About the time began taking the second
box of these pills a decided change was
noticed and when ! had taken two more
boxes we discovered that was actually get
ting well. You can probably imagine what
a relief and feeling of gladness this was TO
me, after being confined TO my bed for
nearly two months. Well, | kept on TAX,
ms. the pills according to directions, until |
had consumed nine boxes OF them, which
completely cured me.
II am sound and well today, with not a
sign OF the returning affection and can
affirm that DIR. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People did me wonderful good and
probably saved me from the grave"
To allay all doubt as to the truth OF his
statement, Mr.. Simpson made out the fol
lowing sworn affidavit:
RUGBY, IND. Feb. ., 1897.
This is to certify that | do hereby swear
that the foregoing statement Is alb olutely
true. WILLIAM SIMPSON
COUNTY OF BARTHOLOMEW, az
STATE OF INDIANA,
Sworn to and subscribed before me, Jus
tice OF the Peace, in and for said county in
said State. ABNER NORMAN
Justice OF the Peace.
The New Era was also informed that Mrs
Charles Williams, of the same neighbOr
uoOus ndu bttH CuIeu VI iHSuiDdtisil, anu
Henry johnson, of Hartsyile, who was
troubled with neuralgia, was also cured by
DIR. Williams Pink Pills. 1t seems that
this remedy is in great demand in that
neghborhood
DR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain, in condensed form. all the ele
ments necessary TO give new life and rich
ness to the blood and restore shattered
nerves They are also a specific for troubles
peculiar to females, such as suppressons
irregularities and all forms of weakness
They build up the blood. and restore the
glow of health to pale and sallow cheeks
In men they effect radical cure in all cases
arising from mental worry, overwork or eX
cesses of whatever nature. These pills are
sold in boxes (never in loose bulk at 50
cents box or six boxes for 50 so, and may
be had of all druggists. or direct by mail
from DIR. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady. n. Y.