Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1860-07-26
GROWER 81 BA-KER,S
CELEBRATED
FAMILY SEWING NJ INES.

I HMlhl CEN IAu VI j Il H1S.
NEW sTYLEs-pRIcEs FROM $50 TO 1925.
EXTRA CHARGE OF S. FOR HEMMERs
ie1 Baltimore st., Carroll Ruilding,) Bait.
49, Broadway, New York.
fE'HEsE Machines sew from tw o spoels as pur.
Z chased ronlthe store, requiring no re-wind-
ing Of thread; they Hem. Fell, Gather, and Stitch
IN superior s;y lie, finishing each seam by their
own operation, without recourse to the hand
needle, as is required by other machines Thcv
VIII do better and cheaper SEWN, than seam
stress can, even if She works for ONE CENT AN
noun, and are unqucs'ionably, the MACHINES
IA The market for family sewing, on account of
their simplicity durability, ease Of management, and
adaptation to all varieties of family sswing-exe-
cu;ing either heavy or fine work with equal facili-
ty, and without special adjustment.
AS evidence OF the unGuesoned superiority of
their Machines. the GRovEn & BAKER SEWING
MACHINE CoMrANY beg leave to respectfully refer
to the following
TESTIMONIALS
''iiaving had one of Grover & Bakers Machines
in my family for nearly year and a-half ] take
pleasure in commenting it every way reliable
for the purpose for which it is dcsigned-Family
Sewing. 'I;irs. Joshua Leauitt, ayife of Rec. Dr.
LecriH, Editor Of n. Y. Independent.
81 confess myself delighted with your Sewing
Machine, which has been in my family for many
months. It has always been ready for duty, rcuur-
ing no adjustment, and is easily adjusted to every
variety of family sewing, by simply changing the
spools of thread.'-Mrs. elizabeth Strickland acife
Of Req DR.. Strickland, Editor of ". Y Christina,
-1cuocate.
s'After trying several different good machines, /
preferred yours, on account of its simplicity, and
the perfect ease with which it is mana ged, as 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. Mrs. E. B. .Spooner,
,cte of The, Editor Of BROOKLYN Star.
81 have used a Grover & Baker Sewing Machine
for two years, and have found adapted to all kinds
of family sewing, from Cambria to Broadcloth.-
Garments nave been worn out without the giving
way of stitch The Machine is easily kept in or
der, and easily uscd''- Mrs H. B. Whipple, ,cife
Ct Req. Geo. Whipple, Ne,r York.
| ssYour 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 "a
performance of family and household sewing.''-s
Robert B0orman, Ne,o York. <5=
''For several months we have used Grover & Ba-
ker's Sewing Machine, and have come to the con
clusion that every lady who desires her sewing
beautif fully md quickly done, would be most foru-
nate in possessing of these reliable and indefa
tgable iron needle women whose combined qua
tics Of beauty, strength, and simplicity, invalu
able.''-J. ". Norris daughter of Gen. George p.
Extract of letter from THos. r. LEA WITT, ESQ.,,
an American gentleman, now resident in Sydney,
New South Wales, dated January II, 1853:
81 had tent made in Melbourne, in 1853 in
which there were over three thousand yards of sew
ing done with one of Grover & Bakers Machines,
and single of that has oustood all the double
seems sewed by sailors with needle and twine.''
eff Homer could be called up from his nlurky
hadcs, he would sing the advent Of Grover & Baker
as a more benignant miracle of art than was ever
Vulcans smitly. He would. dcnouncc midnight
shirt making as the direfu spring of woes unnum-
bered. '''-Frof. North.
81 take pleasure i'll saying, that the Grover g.
Baker Sewing Machines have more than sustained
my expectation After trying and returning others,
have thu of them in operation in my different
places, and, after four years trial, have fault to
fnd"-J. II. Hammond, Senator Of South Carolina.
ssMy wife has had one of the Grover s. Bakers
Family Sewing Machines for some time, and am
satisfied is of the best labor saving machines
that has been invented. l tai1e. much pleasure in
recommending it to the public.''-J. G. Harris,
Governor Of Tennessee
sit is beautiful thing, and puts everybody into
an excitement of good humor. Were a. Catho1ic,s
should insist upon Saints Grover and Baker hav-
ug eternal holiday in commemoration Of their
good deeds for humanity. . Cossius NJ. Clay
81 think it by far the best patent in use. This
Machine can be adapted from the finest cambria to
the heaviest cashmere 1t sews stronger, faster,
and more beautifully than one can imagine. If
mine could not be replaced, money could not buy
IT, -4fHS. u. u. I>JOtCN, IFG5HCt!te, le1U.
cit is sp :edy, very neat and durable in its work;
is easily understood and kept in repair. Fearnest
ly recommend this Machine to all my acquantan-
ccs and others. Mrs. NJ. Il. Forrest, Memphis,
Tenn
| ssWe find this Machine to work to our satisfac-
zion, and with pleasure recommend it TO the public,
as we believe the Grover s. Baker to be the best
Sewing Machine in use.'-Deary Brothers, 4AAiso-
niG, Tenn
s'ifused exclusively for family purposes, with
ordinary care, will wager they will last three
score years and ten,' and never get out of fix
John Erskine, NashviHs, Tenn.
81 have had your Machine for several weeks, and
crfectly>satisGed that the work it docs is the
best and most beautiful that nlade.''-
| Maggie Aimison, Nashville, Tenn.
! 81 use my Machine upon coats, dressmakng,
and fine linen stitching, and the work is admirable
far better than the best hand-sewine, any 9TH
Tenn
ssI find the work the strongest and most beauti-
full have seen, made either by hand or ma
chine, and regard the Grover s. Baker Machine
one of the greatest blessings to sex."-Mrs.s
Taylor, Nashville, Tenn. 20
81 have one of Grover s, Bakers Sewing Ma
chimes in in my family, and find it invaluable
| | can confidently recommend it to all persons in
want of a machine.''-G. r. Thompson, NashriHe,
Tenn.
sI take pleasure in certifying to the utility of the
Grover & Baker Sewing Machines. l have used
one on almost every description of work for months
and find it much stronger and better in every
spect than work done by hand."-1Mrs. d. ".
Wheeler, Nashville, Tenn.
81 would be unwilling to dispose of my Grover
& Baker Machine for large amount, could not
replace it again at pleasure. Mrs. II. g. Scooe,
| Nashville, Tenn.
ssOur two Machines, purchased from you, do the
work of twenty young ladies. We with pleasure
recommend the Grover s. Baker Sewing Machine
to be the best in use.'-N. StilInlan E Co., Men,
pais, Tenn.
ssThc Grover & Baker Sewing Machine works
admirably. l think the stitch and work far supc-
rior to that of any Sewing Machine ever saw
On fine work, think the Machine would be hard
to beat.''-IV. J. Dauie, Memphis Tenn.
81 find the Machine easily managed, very dura-
BILE, and take pleasure in recommending it to all
who wish convenience, economy, and pleasure.''-
hrs. f. Titus, Memphis, Tenn.
s'The Grover & Baker Sewing Machines have
given such satisfaction that we cheerfully recon-
mend them to all who wish good and substantial
Sewing Machine. 1t executes work with much
care and sneed and more finely than any other