Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-23
SPECIAL NOTICES
A CARD OF THANKS.

To the Editor of the Eagle
DEAR SrR:-I wish, through the column.
OF the EAGLES space, being permitted me
gratefully to thank Doctor Munsell for hi.
successful treatment of my eye and for the
benefit OF any one similarly afflicted, briefly
to state my case:
About five months ago came to Wichita.
intending to rest few days with my sister,
Mrs. Bragg, after long journey from the
Black Hills of Dakota, and then go to Kan.
sss City to consult DIR. Fryer. Mentioning
the object of my visit to friend, was ad-
vlsed to see Doctor Munsell, get his diagno-
sis and charges and find what hope he
could give ne regarding cure before GO
ing to Kansas City.
Acting upon the suggestion consulted the
doctor, receiving from him the assurance
THAT he could do all that any one else could
towards restoring my sight, and two or three
days after made up my mind to give him a
trial, and the first part of June commenced
treatment.
My eye had then been ailing for more than
twenty one years, n part ::of which time the
sight had been almost entirely obscured. /
had not been able to read with it for six
years, and for the last three years, besides
suffering great pain from it at timea, could
not distinguish the faces of friends.
The upper lid dropped so as to cover the
cornea entirely and half the pupil. The
muscles were so weak found it utterly i'm
possible with the utmost effort to open the
eye sufficiently to show the white above the
cornea.
Upon raising the lid with the fingers, the
cornes was seen TO be white and milky and
the whole eye had dead CLASSY appear
ance, while the least air blowing upon the
ball made it very painful.
The doctor assured me in six weeks time
/ should be able to read. Every morning
for weeks my eyes were tested by the print
of the daily EAGLE; but it was three months
before ! was able to read short paragraph
and that, shall long remember.
The eye began to improve in appearance,
the muscles became stronger, | could open
the eye wider, and my friends began to con-
graduate me upon the improvement, but
the sight was disappointing me and the
doctor also.
Hc then told me an operation on the lid
was necessary, which he performed in the
presence of Doctor Stephens, taking out
small piece from the upper lid and sewing
up the wound. The improvement from
that time became more noticeable, both in the
sight and outward appearance.
The white, milky look, has almost en-
tirely disappeared from the cornea, the eye
begins to assume the brightness natural to
health, the lid is thrown back almost equal
to its mate, and l am happy to say, the
print Of the EAGLE can now be read bv that
eye with ease.
Ialone can testify to the improve ment in
the sight. which l do gladly, but as 1 expect
to leave Wichita in few days for my home
in Dakota, the following citizens
of Wichita can testify to the
outward improvement, having known
of the case from the commencement of
treatment to the present time, and l ask
their pardon for using their names: Mr.. and
Mrs. William Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Davidson, Mr.. and Mrs. T. II. Randall, Mr..
and Mrs. Bernard Levi, Mr.. and Mrs. H. II.
Richards, Mrs. S. T. Hendrickson and Mr..
and Mrs. John Bragg.
This is no advertisement solicited by DIR.
Munsell or any friend. do not know that
any one of the above mentioned parties
have any personal acquaintance with the
doctor or his family; not one of whom has
shy knowledge of this article whatever; an
l offer it simply as an act Of gratitude for
the kindness have received from the doc
tor and his family during the treatment,
much of which was very painful.
For the many times have openly spoken
my disappointment and doubt to Doctor
Munsell, l here openly acknowledge his
success beyond my most sanguins expecta-
lions, and conscientiously recommend him
to any one needing his services as kind,
honorable gentleman, a patient and trust
worthy physician. Respectfully,
Mrs. S. R. SMITH.
Oct. 10Th, 1885.