The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-02-08
WONDERFUL SKILL
OMAHA SPECIALIST
RESTORES SIGHT
Harry Entriken, Early Pioneer
OF the West, Again Able To
See After Being Practically
Blind; Cataract Removed

Harry Entriken's eye-sight has been
restored, and DR.. H. Clifford, hoted
eye specialist Of Omaha. Nebr., due
to the latter's wonderful skill, is re-
sponsible for Mr.. Entriken's present
fortunate condition. There is no hap
pier man to be found anywhere than
Harry Entriken, well known pioneer,
who has been . resident Of this Sec
ton since the year 1865, and has un-
dergone all the hardships known on
ly to early day frontiersnaan Of the
great West. Harry's experiences
during his life Of 80 years would fill
book that would rival any ever pub
lijhed pertaining to the adventures of
the white men in the settling up Of the
West.
But this article is not intended to
deal with Indian fighting, scouting,
etc. such as Mr.. Entriken experienced
in the early days when it was a COM
mon occurrence for men to Idle with
their boots on" as the result of not
being quick enough on the trigger.
That is history linked with the build
ing up of the West, in which Jules
burg, one time terminal of the now
great transcontinental line of the
Union Pacific. and an important stage
coach station, was the center of much
activity. Mr.. Entriken, who came
here first in 1865 as q soldier, has re-
sided in this section throughout this
long period of years.
For about twenty years Harry En-
triken has been blind, or practically
so, in one eye. For several years a
cataract has been growing on the
other eye, and recently he became
practically blind in both eyes, being
unable to see anything but a light, he
being unable to get around unassist-
ed.
About three weeks ago Mr.. En-
triken, in company with Ed Harrison
Of this city, went to Omaha, Nebr. to
interview DR.. H. Clifford, noted eye
specialist. After examination DR..
Clifford stated that he could remove
the cataract and that the sight would
be restored.
After remaining in Omaha under
the care of DIR. Clifford, for a period
of about three weeks, Mr.. Entriken
was instructed that he might return
home, the cataract having been re-
moved by the specialist and the sight
restored. Mr.. Entriken arrived home
Tuesday evening a jubilant man, for
he could again see after having been
practically blind, this being due to
the wonderful skill of the noted
Omaha eye specialist. who took per
sonal interest in the case, notwith-
standing the fact that DR. Clifford is
one of the worlds busiest men, his
services being in great demand. In
addition to DR.. Gifford's personal at
tention in the case, he very generous,
ly donated all of his services as well
as all hospital expenses, etc.
The noted specialist opened his
heart to the early day frontiersman,
which is appreciated more than words
can express by the many friends Of
Mr.. Entriken. The Grit-Advocate, in
behalf of the citizens Of Julesburg
and community, extends DIR. Clifford a
sincere vote of thanks for this gener-
Gus and commendable deed. and we
assure him that the same will be one
of lasting and pleasing memory OF a
man who is not only big in science,
but who is also possessed of big and
generous heart. =