Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-12
A CARD TO THE PUBLIC:

In tie fall Of 1890 was taken I'll with what sup
posed to be ordinary throat. at consulted
physician. who treated nearly three months. at
the end of which time was no better in fact was
steadily growing worse and my general health began
to fail quite fast saw mus: change my physician.
which did. with better result than before After
a trial of about three months more / found
affected with chronic catsrrh. which caused almost
entire stoppase Of the nasal passage and
dropping Of matter down the throat until the respr
atory organs all seriously involved. producing
aggravated chronic laryngits and congestion of the
bronchial tubes. which me much pain. attended
with hoarseness and distressing. hacking cough.
As result my digestive powers were almost
destroyed. 1 could neither eat nor sleep. Ny
nervous system much impaired to unfit
me from attending to any business. In fact.
was about to give up in despair. In this con-
diton i applied to DR.. Li9htAal Of LII ST. n. IT,.
Who after careful examination. pronounced my dis
ease durable one. Immediately placed myself IN
der his care. and to my happy disappointment and
great pleasure 1 found myself made comfortable.
In short time my appetite improved. I began
to sleep well. flesh and strength returned
and found it pleasure to about my business OF
yore. and now consider myself cured Life. which
respiratory diseases of this nature requires the
greatest skill the part of the physician and
perseverance on the part of the patient DIR.
LighthilIs treatment is absolutely painless and
most OF It rather agreeable than otherwise.
His charges have been no more than those
OF any other good physician. and in my it
has been full value received. / cannot recommend
him too highly to any who are afflicted with chronic
respiratory troubles. Ny residence Is 1852 Q st.
n W. and any persons who wish to know of my
its treatment invited to call after
p m. at any time. What convinces me that my cure
is permanent is the fact that have since taken
very severe cold. which left me promptly without
bringing back even symptom of ny former all
u.ent Ideernt privilege if not duty give the
public this account of my case in since gratitude
Of Dr.. LghthiIl.
p. GLEASON
Washington. Oct. G. 1892
Words of Praise From the Late Right Rev.
Thos. +. Hendricken, Bishop of Provi-
dence.
NY DEAR DR.. LIGHTHILL: Permit me to thank
most heartily for your kindness the sisters
our convent. I had no expectation when consulted
you Sister Dominica's deafness that you could
quickly restore her hearing but she tells that she
hears even better than ever before. For this.
and for kind and successful treatment of my own
deafness. thank you. and would be glad to have you
refer your patients to me. for can recommend you
in those departments Of medicine in which you prac
t;ce.
Very truly and very sincerely yours.
TIN. =. HENDRICKEN.
Bishop Of Providence.
y. B.-Bishop Hendricken's autograph letter can
be seen at Dr.. Lighthills ofhce
A Grateful Acknowledgment From the Sis
tiers of Mercy.
CONVENT OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY,
BROAD ST.. PROVIDENCE, RI.
A sister Of our convent suffering from extensive
pulmonary trouble. and every symptom of consump-
ton together with complete loss Of voice for
months. applied to DIR. Ligh:hll for treatment She
Immediately relieved. and under his contin-
red to improve until . complete cure wa. effected.
She is enjoying excallent health her
II, m 7 fgAtb
benefit Of Others this statement is gracefully made
by the SISTERS OF MERCY.