Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-01-15
THE GREATEST INVENTION OF THE AGE.
Vests Patent GalYanic Cement
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HE subscriber prepared to roofs Of build
iugs, with a and better article than before
had scientific men experimenting been the
study Of Architects Builders discover
changes Of the Seatber aud be imperviCus ere
sss been stained Without eepe more than the people
wish The contraction expansion and rusting of metal
roo great in changeable climates, that they be-
useless, unless being repaired great expense
yearly Shingles not rs proof and cannot be used on
been brought roofing not stand the
action Of the weather. but they when it is warn and
crumby, and worthless Whereas Of the GAL
cles to obvfste those cules and can testify from his
long experience and numerous testimonials from reliable
buildings that bis Cement Is the cheapest and be atcer
before known The combination Of this is such
that 1t is calculated for entire steep,
erng old shingles without removing them; lining
sey Lights coyernr ear.tops stesmerdeck. This
Cement by its nonconduction and galvanism prevents
cold than any thing in
vented for entire roofs for covering and the out
side Of wood buildings, making them fire proof Its
is Ike sate beautiful for the rich palace the
The having secured the right to the State Of
Tennessee, win sell rights Of Territory by Counties or
The subscriber prepared roofs of build
ngs, in any part of the State, at short notice
concerned to excel all other modes
Roofing The subscriber has ad his mode Of Roof
half city Memphis, which has salts actory
to which number OF the ost prominent citizens can
For further information enquire at he Office. where
Estate Broker 49, College ee, Nashville Tenn
See testimonials of the following gentlemen who have
- W. 8. BENNETT. Proprietor.
Attached is note from John L. Morgan, Esd. Archi.
tect, By which may be seen the opinion Of Mr. samuel
Sloan, celebrated Architect and writer Architec-
ture experience with this mode Of roofing, who ut
MEMPHIS, March 12. 1851.
Mr.. W. g. BESSETr-When in Philadelphia, Pa, a lev
Architect, author OF Work Architecture
asked his opinion to the durability. dc., Of vests
and he told that he had hesitation in saying TO me
that is good and durable roof and is all that its adyo
claim it to be- farther saying that he using on
-''@ '@'''s ~ ''''-'' JOIN L. MORGAN. Architect.
OFFICE OF Mss. CENTRAL TENN. R. R. Co..
BOLIVAR, Tenn, Oct. ], 1851. !
This will certify that the NJ. u T. R. L. Co. have pur-
chased OF Mr. W. s. Bennett, the right to their
Having il and tested, have hesitation in
commencing it to be the best and cheapest covering now
| in use. K. p. NELLY, President;
NJ. c. T. z. r. Co.
EseIsEEas AND GEs'L surr's OFFICE MEMPHIS CHARLES
MFMPH1s, June &c. 1857.
Memphis and Charleston Railroad Company have pur-
of W. Bennett the right to aud use upon
patent fire and water proof Roofing and that We beeye
it be economical and durable covering, having al
'(A'' A'' = - -'' ~ ~ SAN. TATE, President
4 &c. ARMS Genr sapt.
MEMPHIS, March 2, 1857.
1 W. g. BENEFIT, Fso.-Dear sr-The facts within bur
knowledge OF the durability &C.. Vests Galyanic Ce
ment are these: building you covered for us last
spring happy TO state as cred our
We therefore the public for ali roof
ing purposes; light cheap, FIRE and water proof rooi
the sum nof does it aud crack from The effects
the cold Any persons wishing 10 know more 0i uN" ~
1cie' can cali At our N. s. BRUCE 4 CO.,
Carriag. Mandatory, Monroe St., Memphis, Tenn.
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MEMPHIS, Trxx, Dec sth, 1856.
To wHos IT MAY ooScERs.-Tnis is certify that w.
Bennett for last spring, with com
! position called Vests Patent Galvanc Cement one
them was new deck the othsr an old shinge rpo wd1 o
mer window leaked badly and had baled the ski
in mailing perfectly tight do cheerfully recon
mend his moce OF roofing To the public for all roohn
md believe to be hSture agAns
fire and water. d. CockKELL,
Proprietor Commercial Hotel.
surrRxrExDKsr,s OFFICE, MEMPHIS OHIO R. R. I
Ma. BEssErr,-Dear sir:-ouf company having bee
troubled very much with eaky put some Of you
tends. can cheerfuny recommend 1t to any who wish
: | dry roof OF any sort yours, Ac-,
II. COFFIN, Superintendent.
MEMPHIS, TENN, Jan. IA. 1857.
To THE PuIIIo.-w. 8. Bennett made application TO
last sumner to cover buildings with Vests GAlvan
s es'hs ny our p9S Bsakh sSop and EaSne Hou.
attached the Fo lndry They have proved all require
est storms giving good satisfaction. Wecan on
add, try 1t and you viii be satisfied.
- CURTIS KNAPP Iron Founders.
MEsPHIs, Jan. Ia 1887
f3Mr Bennett la done small amount Of roofing
me in his peculiar way, with Cotton stud, coated with
preparation basis Of which appears to bs Coal Ia
il very and light roof and appears 10 promi
considerable durability. from the preservatve qualities
the composition, which the cloth and protects
inueuce of the air and water The poslti
liQufy from the effects OF the he at OF
sun In summer; nor does it harden and crack from
:. influence in the cold Of winter.
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