Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-06-11
TO / LII THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT.
AMT ESH ES TO call the attention OF all that
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sickness and pa ticuary from glasses injudciously
selected, to his superb Snectacles and Glasses, care
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant transparency. suited precisely and ben
efcally TO the wearer, according to the concavty
convexi,y OF the eye. Very numerous are the Ill
effects caused to the precious organs of sight from
the commencement OF using glasses in being pre-
cisely suited by the of an optometer; and the
practice of many years enables him to measure the
focal disease OF the eyes, and such glasses that
absolutely required viii be furnished with precision
and satisfaction.
j. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained, and further solics the pat
ronage of those that have not yet availed themselves
of his aid. ,E UlH.
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in use, and stating how many inches they
read this print with their spectacles, can be sup
pled with such that will improve their sight.
Circulars TO be had gratis, at his Office No. 512
eventh street. three doors from Odd-Fellows' Hall,
Up stairs.
lunumerablc testimonials to be seen, and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
WILMINGTON, N. O., June l6, 1854
To persons who have have had the sight Of their
eyes so impaired to require the use Of Glasses,
would recommend Mr. John Tobias as suitable per-
son from whom to obtain such Glasses they may
require, he has suited me with pair Of Spectaces
for far aud near sight Ny 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
lime used but one light 4
BROOKLYN ORTHopARDIc INSTITUTION,
After most careful, examination of Mr.. j. Tobias's
Glasses, am enabled to testify that their hardness
cl rness, polishing, I'd exact optical shape, render
them particularly neeommendabe to those whssse
merely optical i'm ,sSrment of the eyes are in want OF
uch auxaries. consider, moreover, Mr.. Tobias
uly qualified to determine the focus of the eye, both
by his opaJai knowledge and experience, and by
Fs., IT, <,,r<h
state t at -r. Tobias has supplied some of my pa
tients yisa . hsses, to their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, NJ. D.,
P.ysic an and Surgeon, Berlin; Member of the Royal
ical ociety of london, and of the Pathological So
cietY of New York; late Surgeon of the Royal Or
thops ,dic Institution of Manchester England, and
Surgeon of the s. o. Institution. fg
Copy of testimonial which appeared in the Daily
An erlcan Organ, May 81, 1855, from Judge V. Ellis,
Clase edi.or;)
az sving suffered for many years past with weak
ness # the eyes, and that defect Of vision which
suits fr too co-stant and intense use of these
sensitlv organs, were led to make trial OF To
bias and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
nameh vis this article. We saw them recommend
ed by sundry gentlemen of Virginia, whoIu we know,
and the efore had less hesitation in making the ex-
periment. We are more than pleased with the art-
Gle. We read with less fatigue with these lens than
rny we had ever tried before; and we see more dis
.incty with them Without meaning to disparage the
Spectacle Lens, we deem it but Just to make the
above statement Mr.. Tobias resides on seventh
street, opposite the National Intelligencer office"
LYYcuBURa November Z, 1854.
From an examination OF Mr.. Tobiass Glasses, and
from his observations and remarks, am convinced
j. j. BLACKFoRD, NJ d.
NORFOLK, VA, July 27, 1854. .
In the experien s 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 have removed for
the present by the substitution for of better and
more suitable Classes They are clear, chrystal-lke
and comfortable to my eyes. would commend him
to those who, from age or other inirmity. require
artificial aid in this way. J. J. SIMKINS, M. b.
Sra: The pair of Spectacles you furnished me yes
erday are particularly satisfactory tc me- They are
very decidedly the best possess, and am the owner
of eight nine nars carefully selected In different
places, and from opticians recommended to me on
ac cunt OF their professional standing in France, Eng
ls.sd and the United States have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
OF the eyes, for the purpose Of preserving and impro
ing the sight
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor of M. O., Louisville, KY
WAsHseroN, August s, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity Of hav-
ing two sets OF glasses lone for use in the wight
a-.d one for lamplight Il procured one set fram Mr.
Tobias, which answered both purposes have used
ais IOr seNera mohins ana ma them excellent
- EDWARD STUBBS n
Of department of Sats.
PETERSBURG, October 81. 1884
About Ave years ago. / obtained from Mr. Tobias.
i1washington, pair Of Glasses for the Spectaclss
which used and founi them OF great sssistancs 10
my decaying vision; and my opinion OF him Ia, that
he s skilful in the preparation OF 6lasses for eyes
not too far gone 70 be benefited by such aid. II
J. +. MAY.
See, for mere testimonial the Evening Star.
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EUELL G. ATWELL, stove, Tin, and
Ia SheetIron Ware Manufacturer, Pitt street, rear
of the Marshal House, Alexandra, Va Roofing,
Guttering, and Spouting, will be done In the best