A PLATELAYER’S MISFORTUNE

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 4293, 28 February 1901, Page 2

A PLATELAYER’S MISFORTUNE

"William Pickworth, platelayer, residing at Balclutha, Otago, has met ■with a great misfortune, particulars of which were gathered by our reporter. As lie is both well known and highly respected in Balclutha aud Palmerston , great sympathy has been expressed for him. It appears that owing to the hard work and' exposure when laying plates on the Government Railway about throe years ago he was attacked by sciatica. Acute buring pains started in the hip and gradually extended down tire leg to the ankle. Every movement caused fearful agony. This misfortune incapacitated him from, work although he kept on as long as possible. Thou ho tried several medicines without

avail. At last he read in the papers of others who had been cured of< sciatica by Dr. Williams’ pink pills for pale people. A supply was purchased for him, and after taking three boxes the pains lessened. Eight boxes cured him. Since them he has resumed his occupation, and has remained in excellent health. By purifying and building up theblocd' Dr. Williams’ pink pills cure sciatica, rheumatism, rheumatic gout, etc., for these diseases arise from poor and impure blood. They are unrivalled as a nerve tonic, and cure St. Vitus’ dance, early decay, locomotor ataxia, etc. Sold by chemists and storekeepers, and by the Dr. Williams? Medicine Co., Wellington, one box three shillings, six boxes sixteen and six, post free. List of local testimonials sent free on, request.