Misc: First Surgical Operation, Natchitoches Parish La
Submitted by:(Suzanne Shoemaker)
Source: Natchitoches Times January 15,1999
Many Thanks to the Natchitoches Times for giving permission to use this
article in the Natchitoches Archives



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Aug. 18, 1916
FIRST SURGICAL OPERATION
     The first surgical operation to take place at Berry's Sanitarium
recentlyestablished here took place Saturday afternoon when Dr. C. R. Reed
removed an eye from Mr. L. E. Davis.

     About 12 years ago, an accident destroyed the sight of Mr. Davis' right
eye, but removal was not deemed necessary.  Lately however, the eye became
inflamed and got worse as time went on, causing intense suffering for about
10 days.  The doctor decided that there was no relief except by removal of
the disturbing member and Mr. Davis was taken to the sanitarium where the
operation was performed.

     It is thought that the intense heat incident to Davis' employment about
the machinery of the City Power House where he is employed caused the trouble.

     Davis is improving rapidly and his friend's hope to see him back at his
post at an early date.