Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-06
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w suffer with defective sight caused by age
sickness, and particularly from glasses injudciously
selected to his superior Spectaccs and Glasses
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy
and brilliant transparency, suited precisely and ben
eiciay to the wearer according to the concavty or
convexity of the eye. Very numerous are the i'll
effects caused to the precious organs OF sight from
the commencement Of using glassesin not being pre-
cseiy suited, by the use Of optometer; and the
practice of many years enables him to measure the
focal disease OF the eyes, and such glasses that
absolutely required will be furnished with precision
J. I. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained and further solicits the pat
ronage Of those that have not yet awaited themselves
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in use, and stating how many inches they
can read this print with their spectaeles can be sup
piled with snch that will improve their sight
Innumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
Circulars to be had gratis, at his Office, No. 5l2,
Seventh street. three doors from Odd-Felows' Hall,
up stairs $3.50
Copy Of testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May 81, 1855, from Judge " Ellis,
"TOBIAsC0PIC SPECTACLE LENS.
Having suffered for many years past with weak
ness of the eyes, and that defect of vision which
suits from t.o constant and intense use Of these
sensitive organs, were led to make trial of To
bass and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
name heads this article. We saw them recommend
ed by sundry gentlemen of Virginia, whom we know,
and therefore had less hesitation IN making the ex-
pertinent. We are more than pleased with the arti-
Gle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
any We had ever tried before; and we more dis
tnctly with them. Without meaning to disparage the
claims OF others, who have made improvements in
Spectacle Lens, deem it but just to make the
above statement. Mr.. Tobias resides ON Seventh
street. opposite the National Inteligencer Office"
WASHINGTON, August 8, 1855
Having been for years under the necessity of hav-
ing two sets of glasses-one for in the daylight
and one for lamplight-I procured one set from Mr.
Tobias, which answered both purposes. haveused
his for several months and find them excellent.
EDWARD STUBBS,
OF Department of State.
BRooKLYN 0RTHoPARDIc INSTITUTION,
April, 1874.
After most careful examination Of Mr. j. Tobass
Glasses, enabled 10 testify that their hardness
clearness polishing and exact optical shape render
them particularly recommendable TO those whose
merely optical impairment of the eyes are in want Of
such auxiliaries | consider, moreover, Mr.. Tobias
fully qualified TO determine the focus Of the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some of my IA
tents with Glasses, 10 their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, NJ D.,
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin Member Of the Royal
ical Society Of London and Of the Pathological So
ciety ofNew York late Surgeon Of the Royal Or
thopadic Institution Of Manchester, England, and
Surgeon of the b. o. Institution.
NOHFOLk, VA. July ~, 1904.
In the experience of even two years, / have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectacles that were
actly adapted TO the weakness of my sight This in
convenience Mr.. Tobias seems to ve'removed for
the present by the substitution for of better and
more suitable Glasses. They clear, chrystalke,
and comfortable TO my eyes. would commend him
TO those who, from age or other infrmty, require
artificial aid In this way. j. ]. SIMKINS, M. D..
WILMINGTON N. c., June 10, 1884
To persona who have have had the sight Of their
eyes impaired as 10 require the use OF 6iasses
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as a suitable per-
son from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may
require, as he has suited me with pair Of Spectaces
for far and near sight My sight has been impaired
very much by service of years in the Post Office
Department, which berth required me TO be on duty
from II o'clock at night till after day, during which
time used but one light.
W. A. WALKER.
Sra: The pair Of Spectacles you furnished me yes
terday are particularly satisfactory ~ me- They are
very decidedly the best possess and ON the owner
Of eight nine pairs, carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended 10 me on
account of their professional standing in France Eng
land, and the United States have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatnent
Of the eyes, for the purpose Of preserving and impro
wing the sight
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor Of M. G., Louisville, Ky,
LYTcHDuRo November 2, 1854
From examination Of Mr. Tobias's Glasses, and
from his observations and remarks, am convinced
that he is skilful optician.
j. j. BLACKBOARD, MD
PErERsBuRe, October 81, 1854
About Ave years ago, obtained from Mr. Tobias
in Washington, pair of Glasses for the Spectaces
which used, and found them of great assistance to
my. decaying vision; and my opinion Of him is that
he is skul in the preparation of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone 10 be benefited by such aid.
j. r. MAY.
See, for more testimonials, the Evening Star.
MARBLE MANTELs.
MARBLE w OR KS.-The Subscriber
w begs leave to inform his friends and the pub