Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-10-15
WAS AT THE GRAVES EDGE;
NOW HIS HEALTH IS RESTORED

and went to the FIagler hospital. at st.
Augustine. The doctors pronounced
his symptoms to be those Of pera;cious
aenemla- lie was treated after the
approved method, and improved. When
partly well he left the Flagler hospital
and started back to Marion, Ohio, which
is his home.
In Atlanta he was seized with such
an illness that he could go no further,
and he went to the Grady hospital.
That was on June s. His condition
grew steadily worse until, about four
weeks ago, he lost consciousness and
apparently there was no chance for his
recovery. For IL days his life hung
by a thread.
But today he is a well man to all ap-
pearances, and. as he expresses 1t, the
happiest man in Atlanta" He sent for
a Journal reporter Monday morning for
the sole purpose OF inspiring a STORY
about how grateful ne is to Drs. Bar
field and Richards, to DR.. SummeralI,
the superintendent, TO the nurses that
have been so kind to him. and to many
friends who have called on him aud
helped in many ways to alleviate his
suffering.
Il want to give credit where credit
It due" declared Roach. Il would have
been dead If IL hadn't been for DR.. Bar
field and his co-worker DIR. Richards.
My blood test showed a strength OF only
20 per cent. ! had dilation Of the
heart and sorosis OF the liver. i was
unconscious, and as good as dead. Then
DR.. Barfield and DR.. Richards gave me
a medicine that is comparatively un-
known to the medical science at large,
ana Immediately 1 began to improve.
he ST Of Sc
cent, and an a few days they will dis
miss me from the hospital, a well man.
When they gave me that medicine 1 was
lying with both feet in the grave. so TO
speak, and now 1 am restored to full
health"
AN INTERESTING STORY.
Moreover, Roach expresses in the
highest terms OF praise his gratitude
and appreciation Of the good offices OF
superintendent SummeralI, the nurses
who were so kind to him, and. among
his friends, notably Mr.. and Mrs. Jonn
Goewey. The last named were particu-
larry attentive during the worst stage
Of his illness.
Roach has an interesting history. He
is 45 years OF age. At one time he
was a prize fighter. For a while ne
kept bar. he won distinction as an
ana noAQS enNlaDle records. II OF
some years Immediately previous to mis-
illness he was a railroad conductor. He
is a member Of the Brotherhood Of Rail
way Trainmen, in good standing. and
is also affiliated with several other Sc
cret orders.
A man OF more than average inteIli-
gence ana possessed OF a magnetic per-
sonality, he has made friends with
everybody connected with the. Grady
hospital, and scores OF persons, hearing
Of his remarkable recovery, went to see
him. He has in that way made also
a large number OF friends outside the
hospital. and he thinks that he will
spend the winter in Atlanta.
This city is a good place TO live"
said he with enthusiasm, and as 1 have
made the acquaintance OF so many PEG
pie here. 1 think I'll stay this winter,
at least"
Superintendent Summeran states that
Roach will probably be dismissed with
IN the next few days.
Dr. Barfielo, after the manner of the
profession. is reticent in regard tn the
method OF his treatment Of Roach's
unusual case. But he discredits the
happy mans enthusiastic declaration
mat he has made a great medical dis
covery. My treatment did deviate
somewhat from the regular method" he
admitted. But 4 would not by any
means authorize you to make an an
nouncement crediting me with a discov-
cry"