(From the Orangeville Banner.)

Otago Witness, Issue 2263, 15 July 1897, Page 44

(From the Orangeville Banner.)

There is no doubt at" all that many people are prejudiced against proprietary medicines, and equally, no doubt, many look upon the testimonials published as uch mm the nature of an exaggerated puff. If the Banner had been tinctured with this feeling it has, so far as one medicine is concerned, had its doubts removed. We refer to Dr Williams's Pink Pills, concerning the curative qualities of

which strong claims have been made, and proofs advanced in their support which seemede qually strong. But it is when one comes across in their own locality a case almost rivalling any that has been made public, that doubt disappears and conviction follows. Such a case the Banner came across and investigated, and now gives the facts. The case is that of Miss Sarah Langford, an estimable young lady who resides in the neighbourhood of Camilla. We were told she had been brought near to death's door, and had been restored to health through the agency of Dr Williams's Pink Pills. We decided, however, to cast hearsay aside, and investigate for ourselves. We found Miss Langf ord the picture of health and good spirits, at her pleasant home in Camilla. In response to our inquiries as to her illness and the cause of her recovery, she expressed her willingness to satisfy our curiosity, and, as she added, relate her experience for the good of others afflicted as Bhe was. Her story, very brieflyj was as follows r — "I had influenza in the spring of 1894. I did not seem to get over the effects of the attack, and as the summer progressed became weak and listless. Any kind of work became a burden to me. After pumping a pail of water from the well, I would have to stand to hold my hands over my- heart for a moment or so, it would flutter so violently. I could not go upstairs without difficulty, and towards the last would have to rest on the steps, and when I got to the tojp lie down until I

I could recover my breath. I became a mere skeleton; my cheeks were like wax and my lips colourless. I lost all appetite, and my meals often went untasted. Medicine seemed to have no effect upon me. I was getting weaker all the time, and at last began to give up hope of recovery. My parents were, of course, in great distress, and I knew by the looks and actions of friends who called to see me that they thought I was doomed to an early death. Then a dear lady friend died, and I managed, out of love for her, to drag myself to her funeral. The sensation of seeing her laid away, believing that I would, soon follow her, was a strange one. Shortly after this an aunt of mine, Mrs Wm. Henderson, of Toronto, came to visit at our place. Mj condition troubled her very much, and she insisted on my trying Dr Williams's Pink Pills. To please her I consented, but with little hope of any good result. The effect, however, was i wonderful, and a pleasing surprise to i me. I soon began to feel more cheerj ful and seemed to feel stronger. Then | my appetite began to improve and the colour return to my cheeks and lips. j From that hour I steadily gained strength, and was soon enjoying my former excellent health, and I am sincere in expressing my belief that to Dr Williams's Pink Pills do I .owe my recovery." Inquiry among neighbours corroborated Miss Langford's story as to her illness and remarkable recovery. In her case, at least, Dr Williams's Pink Pills have given a striking proof thai that they possess wonderful merits.