L&L - Dr. James Still Traditional Cache
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Legends and Lore - South Jersey is an area rich
with history that contains legendary characters and amazing
stories. This series of caches is designed for you to learn some of
the legends and stories of the area that we have grown to love.
Some of the stories are true, some are just stories. Some are
creepy, some funny, all are interesting. We hope you take the time
to read the story that goes with each cache. Enjoy!
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Dr. James Still was born April 9, 1812 in Indian Mills. His parents
were former slaves and raised their family deep in the woods, away
from the man who had previously owned them. Although James and his
brothers were raised to become farmhands, he developed a greater
career ambition. A local legend explains that Still was inspired
when a doctor came to Medford to give vaccinations in town. Still
exchanged information with local American Indians and learned about
various medicine plants and how to make tonics, balms, and
oils.
Still eventually left home to try and earn a college degree in
medicine. However his race and financial situation left him no
choice, but to return back empty handed. Upon returning to Indian
Mills, Still prompted his neighbors to give him a chance. Soon, he
gained an admirable reputation and worked hard to visit even the
most distant patient. In 1877, Still published his autobiography
and included several of his own remedies and treatments. The
autobiography was entitled Early Recollections and Life of Dr.
James Still. It is regarded a classic in early African American
non-fiction.
Still worked in a one-story frame building, built in the 1850s.
Although the office still stands today, his Victorian house was
demolished in 1932.
The legacy of medicinal work remained in Still's family. His son,
James Still Jr., became the third African American in the United
States to graduate from Harvard Medical School and received his
degree in 1871. Still's other son, Joseph, also practiced medicine
in Medford and later, in Mount Holly.
Some remedies:
* To Stop Sneezing: Look at the tip of your nose with both eyes at
the same time
* For Boils, Blisters, and Burns: Have someone chew tobacco and
spit the juice on the sore spots.
* For Fevers: Take a satsifying swig of malt beer.
* Extracting Corns: Cut a raw cranberry in half and put the cut
side to your foot. The cranberry will ease the corn out.
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