The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-03-07
Sewing Machines,
NEW STYLES-PRICEs FROM Sse
TO $l25. EXTRA CHARGE OF
S. FOR HEMMERS.
495 BROADWAY 80 NEW YORK.
h. r. WEST, Agent. :. Woodsfeld, O.

495 BROADWAY -. NEW YORK.
n. r. WEST, Agent. :. Woodsfield, o.
These machines sew from two spools, %
purchased from the store, requiring no rs.
winding 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 a seamstress can, even II she
works for one cent an hour, and are, unques-
tionably, tho best Machines in the market for
family sewing, on account of their simplicity,
durability, ease of management, and adapta-
tion to all varieties of family sewing-exscut-
ing either heavy or fine work with equal faeil.
| ity, and without special adjustment.
| As evidence of the unquestioned superiority
of their Machines, the GROVER & BAKBR SKw-,
ING MACHINE COMPANY beg leave to respectful
ly refer to tho following F-I DHf
Testimonials:
"Having had one of Grover Bakers Ma
chimes in my family for nearly year and
a-half take pleasure in commencing Il A.
every way reliable for the purpose for which u
is designed Family Sewing."--Mrs. Joshss
Leauit, ,Uife of Req. DR.. Leavih, Editor ef,
N. 7. Independent.
81 confess myself delighted with your sswr
ing Machine, which has been in my family for
many months. It has always been ready for
duty requiring no adjustment, and is easily
adapted to every variety Of family sewing, By
simply changing the spools of thread."-Ars.'
Elizabeth Strickland ,Oife Of Req. DR.. Striek-
iand, Editor N. Y. Christian .dduoeatc. -
"After trying several different good ma
chimes, preferred yours, on account Of its sim,
plicity, and the perfect ease with which Il ID
managed as well as the strength and durabfli-
ty of the seam. After long experience, I feel
competent to speak in this manner, and to COM.
fdently recommend it for every variety Of FAM
ily sewing Mrs. e. B. Spoener, wife ef the
Editor of Brooklyn Star. h go Tst&sy
"Ihavs used GROVER BAKER Sewing Ms-
chine for two years, and have found it adapted
to all kinds of family sewing, from Cambric to
Broadcloth. Garments have been worn eat
without the giving way of stitch. The Ma
chine is easily kept in order, and easily used =
Mrs.. Il. Whipple, wife Of Rec. Geo. Whip
pie, New York. S do7i ea'as
"Your Sewing Machine has been in use in
my family the past two years, and the ladissrs-
quest me to give you their testimonials to its
perfect adaptedness, well as labor saving
qualities in the performance of family and
household sewing."-Robsrt Beormsn, Nsw
York. -a4 r.rstf
4 Bakers sewing Machine, and have come to
. the conclusion that every lady who desires her
sewing beautifully and quickly done, would be
most fortunate in possessing one OF these reli-
able and indefatigable s'iron needle-women, I"
whose combined qualities of beauty, strength
and simplicity, are invaluableJ. W. Morris,
daughter Of Gen. George p. Morris, Editor Of
the Home Journal. sesf&
~ had a tent made in Melbourne, in 1853, in
tx-h hsoh Al =
of sewing done with ono of Grover & Bakers
Machines, and single seam of that has out
. stood all the double seams sewed BY sailors
: with a needle and twine.''
"If Homer could be called mp from Lis murky
hades, he would sing the advent Of Grover 4
Baker as q more beuignant miracle Of art than
was ever Vulcans smithy. He would dsnounss
midnight shirt-making as sths 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 10.
turning others, have three Of them in opera
tien in my different places and, after four ySars'
trial, have moi fault to ind."-J. II. HammssI.
Senator of South Carolina. 8py i
. "My wife has had one of Grover & bakers
Family Sewing Machines for some time, and !
. am satisfied it is one Of the best labor saving
I. machines that has been invented. take much
! pleasure in recommending Il to the public"
J. G. Harris, Governor Of Tennessee.
at is beautiful thing, and puts everybody
into an excitement of good humor. We're IL
Baker having an eternal holiday in icomMsa,
oration of their good deeds for humanity."-
4. Cassius M. Clay.
81 think it by far the best patent in uss.
> This Machine can be adapted from the AnSss
cambria to the heaviest cashmere Il ssWs
stronger faster, and more beautifully than ens
can imagine. If mine could not be replaced.
: money could not buy it."-Mys. J. G.. brsv~,
Nashu,lle, Tenn.
alt is speedy, very neat, and durable In its
. word, is easily understood and kept in, repair.
| earnestly recommend this Machine to ali ny
acquaintances and others. Mrs. n. n. ~.
. rest, Memphis, Tenn. qgAlf YKuZay
ave find this Machine to work to our salts
faction, and with pleasure recommend IL to the
public, as we believethe Grover 4 Baker to b
the best Sewing Machine in uss."-Drsers
Brother, .dllisomia, Tenn. EafM
"If used exclusively for family purposes,
with ordinary care, I will wager they will last
one three score years and ten,' and nveer gss
out of ix."-John Erskins, Nashville, Tsns,
81 have had your Machine for several weeks
Q and am perfectly satisfied that the work IL doss
4 is the best and most beautiful that ever VA
4 IN nade."-Masgie .dimison, Naskpille, Tsaa.
s 81 use my Machine upon coats, dress Kim
and fine linen stitching, and the work 10 "a
o mirable-far better than the best hsud-ssws
Q ing, or any other machine have ever seen. y
Q Lucy B. Thompson, Nashville, Teas.
: 81 find the work the strongest and mesi
beautiful have ever seen, made either By
7 hand or machine, and regard the Grover & n.
ker Machine as one of the greatest blsasinel
to our sex."-Mrs. Taylor, NasApills, Tsaa.
~ have one of Grover Bakers Sewing Ms
' chine in use in my family, and and itinvslus
I, ble. can confidently recommend IL 20 all pSr
;, sons in want of . machine."-G. 4. Izexv
y son, Nashville, Team. s.,+ ~ -
81 take pleasure in certifying to the stilitJ
Of the Grover & Baker Sewing Machines.
have used one on almost every description :
Z work for months, and find it much stronger m,
! better in every respect than work doue b
hand."-Mrs. D. W. Wheeler, NsskeiAs
Tennessee. '''t'A' - 5S ~
81 would be unwilling to dispose Of ny Gin
yer Baker Machine for . large amount, oeul
not replace it again at plsasurs.n-Nr,. n