The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-01-25
GROVER & BAKEKeSss
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Family Sewing Machines:
NEW sTYLEs-PRICEs FROM so
TO $l25. EXTRA CHARGE Of 70
IS FOR HEMMERS. aliaa ysJ


These machines sew from two spools, a.
purchased from the store, requiring no re-
winding Of thread; they Hem, Fell, Gathet.e
and Stioh in a superior style, finishing each.
seam by their own operation without recourse
to the hand d-needle, as is required by other
machines. They will do batter and cheaper
sewing than q seamstress can, even IL she
works for one cent an hour, and are, unques.
tiouably, the best Machine: in the market for
family sewing, on account of their simplicity;
durability, ease of management, and adaptx-
ton to all varieties of family sewing g-sxeout-
ing either heavy or fine work with equal fAcfl.
Ity, and without special adjustment.
AS evidence of the unquestioned superiority
Of their Machines, the GROVER & BAKRR Sew.
INC MACHINE COMPANY beg leave to respectful
ly refer TO the following
Testimonials v-s su aal
"Having had one of Grover & Bakers Ma
chimes in my family for nearly year ana
a-half, take pleasure in commencing IL -
every way reliable for the purpose for which Il
| is designed-Family Sewing."--Mrs. Joshvs
LeaviA, ,cife of Rsv. Dr.. Lsavitt, Editor ef
N. Y. Independent. '-
81 confess myself delighted with your Sew
ing Machine, which has been in my family for
many months. 1t has always been ready for
duty, requiring adjustment, and 10 easily
adapted to every variety Of family sewing, ~
simply changing the spools Of thread."-Mrs.
Elisabeth Strickland wift Of Res. DR.. .Stri@k-
iand, Editor N. Y. Christian .fduocate.
| "After tying several different good ,ma-j
chimes, preferred yours, on account Of its SIM
plicity, and the perfect ease with which it q
managed, as well as the strength and durabili.s 4
ty of the seam. After long experience, feel
competent to speak in this manner, and to CON-
nd for riatr NJ IA
lily sewing."-Mrs. E. B. Spooner, wife Of tAs
Editor Of Brooklyn Star. s48 A96a H3h
| "Ihave used GROVER & BAKER Sewing Ma
1 chine for two years, and have found it adapted
to all kinds of family sewing, from Cambria to
Broadcloth. Garments have been worn ous
without the giving way of . stich. The Ma
chine is easily kept in order, and easily used y
AIRS. a. Whippls, wife ef RsS. Geo. WAip.
pie, Nsw York. is2a sf 55ai sat
"Your Sewing Machine has been In use In
my family the past two years, and the ladies re-
quest me to give you their testimonials to its.
perfect adaptedness, as well as labor saving
qualities in the performance Of family and
household sewing."-Robert Boormsn, Msv
| York. .ela9Efl .il.a851e bss .i,fasd
"For several months we have used Grover
& Bakers sewing Machine, and have come 70
the conclusion that every lady who desires her
most fortunate in possessing one OF these rsli.
able and indefatigable ''iron needle-women,"
whose combined qualities Of beauty, sfrengtA
aud simplicity, are inyaluable.-J. w. Norris,
daughter of Gen. George p. Morris Editor Of
the Home Journal. sT. a.9f Bihbse ad'F
81 had tent made in Melbourne, in 1858, In
which there were over three thousand yards
of sewing done with one of Grover & Bakers
Machines, and single seam Of that has ous.
icfo NIL ha al hv
with a needle and twine.''i g5tfHe a},t,ss44iv,
"If Homer could be called up from Lis murky
4 hades he would sing the advent Of Grover &
Baker as more beuignant miracle Of art than
was ever Vulcan's smithy. He would denounos
mid night shirt-making as the direful spring
of woes unnumbered.' - Prof. North.
81 take pleasure in saying that tho Grover
& Baker Sewing Machines have more than sus-
tanned my expectation, After trying and re-
turning others, have three Of them in opera
tion in my different places, and after four year,
trial, have no fault to ind."-L II. HammoaS,
Senator of South Carolina.b al6aoh .as,so
"My wife las had one Of Grover & Bakers
y Family Sewing Machines for some time, and
am satisfied 1t is one of the best labor saving
!, machines that has been invented. i take much
pleasure in recommending it to the publio.n-.-
J. G. Harris. Governor of Tennsssss.
alt is beautiful thing, and puts everybody
; into an excitement of good humor. Were Ia
Catholic, / should insist upon Saints Grover and
Baker having an eternal holiday in commem-
foration of their good deeds for humanity.'"--
Cassius III. Clay. sts4
\ 81 think it by far the best patent in NE.
This Machine csn be adapted from the nnsst
cambria to the heaviest cashmere. It sews
stronger, faster, and more beautifully than one
4 can imagine. II mine could not be replaced,
money could not buy it.n-Mrs.J. @. Brevn,
Ncshr,lle, Tenn. niiee3 toH bib aoGl
''Itis speedy, very neat, and durable In its
!. word, is easily understood and kept in repair.
earnestly recommend this Machine to all my
f acquaintances aud others. Mrs. NJ. a. For.
a rest, Memphis. Tenn. "i ,t4@ea313s slh dif@
b eve find this Machine to work toouY satis-
L faction, and with pleasure recommend 1t to the
e public, as we believe the Grover & Baker to be
: the best Sewing Machine in use"-D DrelrJ
e Brother, .1llisonia, Tenn. g '1nes
# isIf used exclusively for family purposes,
a with ordinary care, will wager they will last
y one three score years and ten,' and nveer e,
h out of ix."--John Erskine, Nashville, Tenn.
d 81 have had your Machine for several weeks
It and am perfectly satisfied that the wofk Il doe.
l. is the best and most beautiful that ever vas
IS m ."--MGggie .aimtson, Nashpille, Tenn.
s. 81 use my Machine upon coats, dress m Akins
le and fne linen stitching, and the work Is ad
or lnirable-far better than the best hand.sew
ing, or any other machine have ever seen.
Lucy B, Thompson, Nashville, Tsnn.,s =
81 find the work the strongest and; mos
beautiful have over seen, made either By
hand or machine, aud regard the Grover 4 Ba
: ker Machine as one of the. greatest blessingi
Y to our sex.''-Mrs. Taylor, Nashville, Team.
L 81 have one OF Grover & Bakers Sewing Ma
u chine in use in my family, and find it invalua
. BILE. can confidently recommend it to all per
sons in want of a maohine.'- G. r. 1AomP
son, Nashville, Tenn. hga8 b9iss hgs bib
. 81 take pleasure in certifying to the .utilit,
of the Grover & Baker. Sewing Machines.
have used one on almost every description o
J. work for months, and find it much stronger an,
d better in every respect than work done b,
hand."-Mrs. d. W. ~ Wheeler, Nashvills
Tennessee. 10 ,s99sGsfuucs a!dixsAai
81 would be unwilling to dispose Of my G n
: ver& Baker Machine for Large amonnt, coul
~ not replace it again at pleasure" 4
IS G. Scorei, Nashrille, Teas. iA - sa''toa
ID "Our two Machines, purchased from you,
20 the work Of twenty young ladies. We Wit
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