Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-12-27
GROVER 81 BAKEE7S
CELEBRATED
FAMILY SEWING MACHINES,
NEW STYLES-PRlCES FROM $50 TO 1925
EXTRA CHARGE OF So FOR HENIAIERS.

EXTRA CHARGE OF s. FOR HEMAIERS.
131 Baltimore ST., Carroll Building Bait.
" 495 Broadway, New York.
THESE Machines sew from two spools, as pur-
l. chased from the store, requiring re-wina-
ing of thread; they Hem, Fell Gather, and Stitch
in a superior style, finishing each seam by their
own operation, without recourse to the hand
needle, as is required by other machines. They
will do better and cheaper sewing than seam
stress can even if she works for ONE CENT AN
noun, and are unquestionaby the nEsT MAcH1s Es
. in the market for family sewing account of
their simplicity durability, ease Of management, and
adaptation to all varieties of family sewing-exe-
cuiing either heavy fine work with equal facii-
ty, and without special adjustment
AS evidence Of the unqueslioned superiority of
their Machines. the Grover & BAKER SEWING
MACHINE COMPANY beg leave to respectfully refer
to the following
TESTIMONIALS.
''Having had one of Grover & Bakers Machines
in my family for nearly year and a-half, take
pleasure in commencing it every way reliable
for the purpose for which it is dcsigned-Fam!ly
Sewing" Mrs. Joshua LeaviH, 1ri}e Of ReU Dr..
Learia, Editor Of n. Y. Independent.
81 confess myself delighted with you, Sewing
Machine, which has been in my family for many
months. 1t has always been ready for duty, rcqur
ing no adjustment, and is easily adjusted to every
variety of family sewing, by simply changing the
spools of thread -1frs. Eyisateh STRICKLAND, rife
,Adrocate.
ssAfter trying several different good machines, /
preferred yours, on account of its simplicity, and
the perfect with which it is mana ged well
as the strength and durability of the seam. After
long experience, feel confident to speak in this
manner, and to confidently recommend it for every
variety of family sewing. ."-1Ls. +. b. Spooner,
scJe of the Editor Of Brooklia Star.
eI have used Grover & Baker Sewing Machine
for two years, and have found it adapted to all kinds
of family sewing, from Cambria to Eroadcloth.--
Garments have been out without the giving
way of stich The Machine is easily kept in or
der, and easily used. Ms. Il. b. IFhipple arife
of Req. Geo. IVhipple, Ne,o York
s'Your Sewing Machine has been in use in my
family the past two years, and the ladies request
me to give you their testimonials to its perfect
daptedness, wcl as labor saving qualities in the
performance of family and household scwing.''-
Robert Boornnn, Neac York.
'.For several months we have used Grover s. Ba-
ker's Sewing Machine, and have to the
cluson that every lady who desires her sewing
beautifully and quickly done, would be most fort
mate in possessing of these reliable and indea-
Aigpble si,an nd c- -wonacn.' whosn combined Qua
lties of beauty Strength and simplicity, invaiu
able -. w. Morris, daughter of Gen. George r.
Morris, Editor of the Home Journal.
Extract of a letter from THos. r. LEAv1TT ESQ
an American gentleman, now resident in Sydney,
New South Wales, dated January II, 1858:
which there were over three thousand yards ofscw-
ing done with one of Grover & Bakers Machines
and single of that has outsood all the double
GEMS sewcdSe y sailors with needle and tlvnc.''
elf Homer could be called up from his mu,ly
hades, he would sing the advent of Grover & Baker
as more benignant miracle of art than ever
vulcan's smithy. He would denounce nldn ght
shirt making as the dirctu spring OF woes urnun-
bered.' ','-Pfef. North.
81 take pleasure in saying that ttc Grover &
Baker Sewing Machines have more than sustained
my expectation. After trying and returning Others
have TIN rec of them in operation in my different
places, and, after four years trial. have fault to
find."-J. III. Hammond, Senator Of South Curoti,.a.
"My wife has had one of the Grover s Baker s
Family Sewing Machines for some time, and am
satisfied it sone of the best labor saving machines
that has been invented. take much pleasure in
recommending it to the public.''-J. G. Harris,
Governor Of Tennessee.
'&Et is beautiful thing, and puts everybody into
an excitement of good hulnor. Were ! a Catholic
should insist upon Saints Grover and Baker hav-
'ug an eternal holiday in cornineIoration of their
good deeds for humanity p CaSsiaS W. CiGg.
81 think it by far the best patent in use. This
Machine can be adapted from The finest cambria to
the heaviest cashmere. It sews stronger, faster.
and more beautifully than one imagine. II
mine could not be replaced, money could not buy
it."-lWrs. j. G. Broavn, Nashville, Tenn.
cit is speedy, very neat and durable in its work:
is easily understood and kept in repair. earnest
Iy recommend this Machine to all my acquaintan-
Tenn.
'sWe find this Machine to work to our satisfec-
ton. and with pleasure recommend ii to the public
as We believe the Grover & Baker to be the best
Sewing Machine in use. .'-pea;'y Brothers, 1dti5o
mia, Tenn.
eff used exclusively for family purposes, with
ordinary care, will wager they will last ono three
score years and ten,' and never get of fix
John Erskine, NashviNe, Tenn.
81 have had your Machine for several weeks and
Derfectv satisfied that tho L III,
best and most beautiful that ever was made.''-
Maggie Ainois0n, Nashville, Tenn. -
81 use my Machine upon coats, t,ressmaking
and fine linen stitching, and the work is admirable
far better than the best hand SEWN q or any 9th
er have ever seen.-Lucy b. Thompson, Naslrille
Tenn.
81 find the work the strongest and most bcauti.
ful have ever seen, made either by hand ma
chine, and regard the Grover s Baker Machine as
one of the greatest blessings to our scx.''-1Irs
Taylor, Nashville, Tenn
81 have one of Grover & Bakers Sewing Ma.
chimes in use in my family and find it Invaluable
can confidently recommend it to all persons in
want of machine. &c. T. Thompson, Nashville
Tenn.
81 take pleasure in certifying to the utility the
Grover & Baker Sewing Machines. / have used
one on almost every description Of WORK for months
= and find it much stronger and better in every re-
spect than work done by hand."-IlYs. d. ".
Wheeler, NaShcikle, Tenn.
81 would be unwilling to dispose Of my Grover
& Baker Machine. for large amount, could / not
replace it again at plcasure.''-IIrs. H. G. Scouel
Nashville, Tenn.
'Our two Machines, purchased from you, DO the
work of twenty young ladies. We with pleasure
recommend the Grover & Baker Sewing Machine
to be the best in use.'-N Stillaaaa e. Co., Mem
ptis, Tenn.
81 find the Machine easily managed, very dura
bic, and take pleasure in recommending it to all
who wish convenience, economy and pleasure %
Mrs. f. Titus, Memphis Tenn.
o.
given such satisfaction that we checrfully recon-
mend them to all who wish good and substantial
Sewing Machine. 1t executes work with muc,
care and speed, and more finely than any other
machine have seen. Mrs. r. D. Mitchell. Hem
rhis, Tenn.
81 am happy to give my testimony in favor Of
Grover & Bakers Sewing Machine, and of the per=
feet satisfaction it gives in every respect 1t sew
neatly and is by no means complicated. aud pre-
fer it to ali others liavc seen. Mrs Bryan mit
Of Rer. 4. ", Bryan. 'hmphis, Tom
Feb. II, l>,1- Il