PAWNING A PAIR OF TROUSERS FOR MEDICINE.

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 7777, 8 May 1886, Page 4

PAWNING A PAIR OF TROUSERS FOR MEDICINE.

James Francis Thomas lives in Pontnewjnvdd, near Pontypool, Monmouthshire, He is now 23 years of age, living with bis mother, a widow. Some eleven years ago, then a mere boy, he went to work in the coalpit as a miner, in order to assist his mother in rearing her family of little children. Soon however, the little fellow broke down hia health; but the necessities of the family seemed to require it, and he continued to toil in the mines, suffering all the time from the effects of indigestion, an agonising symptom being asthma, in such troublesome form that the boy was unable to lie in bed. Working through the day, and resting aa best ho could in an armchair during the night, naturally undermined hia constitution. Year by year his health grew worse and worse, until at last rheumatism came with all its dreadful agony. Out joint after another became swollen and inQamed, so that he was obliged to stop work. In this sad plight the now youug man was confined to the bouse for two long years, suffering all that mortal could endure. One physician after another was called upon to treat bis complaint, but with no benefit, for the poor fellow continued to grew worse and worse. Hoping to find some means of relief, a consultation of doctors was held, when it was decided that an organic disease of the heart existed in an incurable form, and that medical aid could not afford relief. He was given up to die, These years of expensive medical treatment had exhausted the little savings of the mother, and they had no money to buy even the necessaries of life. But a fond mother never gives up in despair. There was one spark of hope left, Some one had told her of a remedy that had cured so many cases—even when as hopeless as this one seemed to be—and the mother’s love went out for her dear boy. But how to get the medicine was the question. Their money was entirely gone. The boy had a new pair of trousers that he had been too ill to wear, and the mother reasoned within herself, “If the boy is to die he will not need them, so I may as well pledge them for medicine, with an effort to save hia life/ Strange as it may appear, the bottles of medicine procured at the chemist’s shop in Pontypool with the money obtained from the pawnbroker effected a cure in this hopeless case which had been pronounced as incurable. But it is only just to say that if the chemist had known of the wants of the family the medicine could have been obtained without a visit to the pawnbroker. It is now nearly two years since this took place, and young James Francis Thomas has been working in the coal pit under ground ever since, earning extra pay for over-work, which he is able to perform, Of course, he never had organic disease of the heart, as was supposed. The palpitation, rheumatism, and asthma were mere symptoms of the real disease, which was dyspepsia, or indigestion, lor which the remedy was Socially adapted. Those who wish to. communicate with this young man can write to him at the above address, and he will vouch for the curative properties of Seigel’s Syrup, the article that effected this almost miraculous cure. The following letter is from a chemist, who thought the facts should be made known: —“James Francis Thomas, of Pontnewynydd, near Pontypool, age twenty-three, collier, was for nine years, unable to do any work for three years, never lay down in bed for nine years, had to sleep in a stooping posture, was treated by nearly all the doctors for miles around, who generally stated his complaint to be rheumatism and heart disease of a chronic nature, and beyond all power to cure, When hope bad nearly died out, he was persuaded to try Seigel’s Syrup ; and, to the delight of his relatives, and astonishment of his neighbors, after taking half a bottle be could lie down n bed. After taking one bottle be went to work. Has now taken two bottles, and on with the third, and is quite well and strong. His mother is in raptures, and can talk of nothing else but this marvellous cure, and wishes me to make it known.” Seigsl’a Syrup is sold by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors, and by the Proprietors, A. J, White (Limited), London, England, or the Wholesale Agents, Felton, Grimwade, and Go,, Melbourne, 15th August, 1883. Dear Sir, —I write to tell you that Mr Henry Hillier, of Yatesbury, Wilts, informs me that he suffered from a severe form of indigestion for upwards of four years, and took no end of doctor’s medicine without the slightest benefit, and declares Mother Seigel’e Syrup which he got from me has saved, hU life.—Yours truly (signed) N. Webb, Qhemist, Oalne.

Mr White,—Seigel’s Opqystfhig Fills are the best family physic that ever been discovered. They oleanso the bowels from all irritating substances, and leave them in. a healthy condition. They our© oostiveness. St. Mary .street, Peterborough, November 29th, 1881,

Sir, —It gives me great pleasure to inform you of the benefit I have received from Seigel’s Syrup. I have beou troubled for years with dyspepsia, but after a few doses q! the Syrup, I found relief, and after taking two bottles of it I feel quite cured, I am, Sir, yours truly, William Bbent. September, Btb, 2883. Mr A. J, White. Dear Sir, —I find the sale of Selgol’a Syrup steadily increasing. All who have tried it apeak very highly of its medical virtues ; one customer describes it as a “Godse.nd to dyspeptic people.” X always recommend it with confidence. Faithfully yours, (Signed) Vincent A. Wills, Chsmistdentist.

Hensmgham, Whitehaven, Oot. 16 - , 1882. Mr A. J. White.—Dear Sir, —I was for some time afflicted with piles, and was advised to give Mother SoigeTs Syrup a trial, which did. I am happy to state that it has restored to, complete health.—l remains yours John H. Lightpoot.—Advt,