Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-24
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sickness, and particularly from glasses iniudcionsly
selected 70 ms superior Srectaces and Glasses
fully ground by himself 10 true spherical accuracy
ana brilliant transparency, suited precisely and BEN
enclay TO the wearer according to the concayity or
| convexity Of the eye. Very numerous are the i'll
effects caused TO the precious organs Of sight from
the OF using glasses in not being pre-
csey suited, by the use of an optometer; and the
practice Of many years enables him TO measure the
focal disease of the eyes, and such glasses that are
absolutely required will be furnished with precision
and Satisfaction.
J. I. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained, and further solics the pat
ronage Of those that have yet awaited themselves
of his aid. @
Persons that cannot conveniently call by sending
the glasses in use, and stating how many inches they
can read this print with their spectacles can be sup
pied with such that will improve their sight,
Innumerahle testimonials to be seeu 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. 512
Seventh street three doors from odd-Feows' Hall,
Copy Of testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May p, 1865, from Judge Y. Ellis,
~ "TOBIAsCoPIC SPECTACLE LENS.
Having suffered for many years past with weak
Of the eyes, and that defect Of vision which re-
suits from t.o constant and intense use of these
sensitive organs, we were led to make trial of To-
name heads this article. We saw them recommends
ed by sundry gentlemen Of Virginia, whom we know,
and therefore had less hesitation in making the
pertinent We are more than pleased with the arti-
cle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
any we had ever tried before; and we see more dis
tincty with them. Without meaning TO disparage tho
claims OF others, who have made improvements in
Spectacle Lens, we 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 OF glassesoDe for use in the Ayligby
and one for hmplight-I procured one set frsr. Mr..
Tobias, which answered both purposes. lave used
his for several months and find them o. .a,lant
EDWARD .,TUBBs,
BRooKLyS 0Rsuor ARprc RESTITUTION,
.a.y April, 1874.
Glasses l am enable - ,est;ry that their hariness
veaIhess, ponsm 81 and exact optical shape, render
mem parMsew .rly recommendable to those whose
a'oh upV al impairment of the eyes are in want OF
s sii "w diaries. | consider, moreover Mr. Tobias
hp qualified to determine the focus Of the eye, both
~ ais optical knowledge and experience, and by
leans of his optometer. In addition, can further
state that Mr. Tobias has supplied some Of my pa
4 tients with Glasses, 10 their and my satisfaction.
| LOUIS BAUER, M. d.,
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin; Member Of the Royal
SSsgs So
cety ofNew York; late Surgeon Of the Royal Or
thop@dic Institution Of Manchester, England, and
Surgeon of the b. o. Institution
| NonFoLK, Va, July 81, 1854.
/ In the experience Of two years, have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectacles that were ex-
actly adapted TO the weakness of my sight. This in
convenience Mr.. Tobias seems to have removed for
the present by the substitution for OF better and
more suitable Glasses. They are clear, chrysal-Ike
and comfortable 10 my eyes. would commend him
TO those who, from age or other infirmity, require
artificial aid in this way. ID SlMKINS, M. ID.
WILMINGTON, N. O., June l6, 1854.
To persons who have have had the sight Of their
eyes so impaired to require the of diasses,
would recommend Mr. John Tobias a suitable per-
son from whom 10 obtain such Glasses they may
require 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. y1z y
bs- W. A. WALKER
Sra: The pair of Spectacles you furnished me yes
terday are particularly satisfactory tp me- They are
very decidedly the best possess, and the owner
Of eight or nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended TO me on
account oftheir professional standing In France Eng
land, and the United States have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions the treatment
Of the eyes, for the purpose Of preserving and mpro
wing the sight
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL.
Professor ofN. G., Louisville, Ky.
4 LYNoHnuRe November z, 1854
From nm examination Of Mr. Tobias's Glasses and
from his observatiors and remarks, am convinced
j. j. BLACKBOARD, MD.
| PETERSBURG October 81, 1884
About five years ago, obtained from Mr. Tobsas
in Washington, pair Of Glasses for the Spectacles
which used, and found them of great assistance to
my deeaying vision; and my opinion Of him is that
he IL skitul in the preparation of Glasses for eyes
not TOO far gone TO be benefited by such aid.
j. #. MAY.
See, for more testimonials, the Evening Star,
MARBLE MANTELs.
| MAR BL E WOR Ks.-The Subscriber