South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-21
|ND|AN|AN IS NOW
RECOGNIZED FIRST
IN ANCIENT ART
Musicians of the World ClaIm
That Mr.. Williams Rivals the
Old Masters of the Famous
Schools.

Mr.. Frederick c. Williams. whose
home is at South Bend. Ind, has the
distinction of being recognized by
musicians as the greatest violin max
er in this country. and a rival Of the
great Stradivarius.
When a boy he first became in
fatuated with the profession of violin
making through watching an old
italian violin maker, and later be-
came a pupil of Pezzoni. Of New York
city, who perfected him in the bust
ness and taught him the intricate con-
struction of the violin and the ma
thematical possibilities Of tone pro-
ducing wood.
After leaving Mr.. Pezzoni Mr.. Will
liams took charge Of the string in
strument department of the famous
Conn Musical Works at Elkhart, and
remained with him until the recent
fire. Taking a liking to South Bend
Mr.. Williams, who had gained repu-
tation for his instruments reaching
from coast TO coast, decided on max
joys a large business. His instruments
are shipped to every state of the
union, and are used by some of the
most noted viOlinists Of the world.
Mr.. Williams follows the same
methods in making violins as did old
Stradivarius and the famous schools.
His best Violins are known as the
Williams, and run in price from $500
to $500. He also has a repair de-
partment and does considerable bus
mess in importing instruments from
Europe.
Personally Mr.. Williams has a BO-
hemian tendency, and is a regular
contributor TO many of the musical
publications throughout the country.
A few years ago he was afflicted with
rheumatism and this spring he had
a very severe attack He went to the
United Doctors, those expert special
lists who have their South Bend In
stitutel located on the second floor of
the Toepp Building on South Main
street, opposite the Post Office. His
cure was so immediate that he writes
as follows:
South Bend, Ind, Aug. 6, 1913.
ITO the Public:
About fifteen years ago I suffer-
ed from an acute attack of rheuma-
tism, and from time To time since
have been annoyed by its return, to
a greater or less extent. For a period
of one year before my residence in
South Bend 1 suffered so greatly that
il interfered with my business. l lost
flesh until my weight was only 1926
pounds. Sometimes the attacks were
so severe as to confine me to my home
and bed. My appetite became very
poor, ard / suffered from pains in my
arms and legs.
After coming 10 this city / be-
came acquainted with the United
Doctors, and conversant with their
! methods of treatment in such cases.
/ also had an opportunity of meeting
many of the patients who had been
treated by them for rheumatism, as 1
am engaged in business in the same
building. They all seemed so well
satisfied with the results obtained
from their treatment, and gave me
such fiattering reports that / decided
1 would consult the United Doctors
regarding my own case.
THE doctor in charge, after giving
me a thorough examination, told me
l could be cured beyond a doubt, and
l began treatment with them at once
1 am pleased TO say that am in every
respect satisfied with the skillful
manner in which my case was
| handled, and feel duly grateful for
the excellent service rendered me- The
doctors discharged my case three
months ago, my present weight is
| ITO pounds, and I have not had the
slightest return Of my trouble since,
in view of which fact feel in every
way justified in making this public
statement. Frederick c. Williams"
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