Thoughts and stories, by Pal

Haden Wells Church continued:   (Most of this written by Pal's aunt Sarah Miles Wallace, -- a granddaughter of Haden and his wife Sarah, and the sister of Pal's brother Orson Pratt Miles -- Their mother was Paralee Amanda Church.)  Sarah Ann is fondly remembered in Pioneer Dixie as one of the special mid-wife doctors.  Her skills and services in this critically needed specialty are mentioned many times in the early historical records.  She received some of her training under Loudice Perkins.  The mid-wives and nurses were set apart to serve in this area.   "A general use of herbs and medicinal teas were used by all.  Among them would be found Yarrow, Tansy, Slippery-Elm, Spearmint, Catnip, Peppermint.  Sulphur and molasses were used and given as a spring tonic, and also for skin sores.  Poultices of bacon and black pepper were used for sore throats.  Warm olive oil was used for earache.  Pine gum was the regular resort for "draw...