Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-23

"A l. MER'S EXCELSIOR
self-sustainins and the only ssls.A ajussi,s
IL 0 R s L TCHF RK.
First Premium at the New York State Fair. ises;
also Pennsylvania, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa
and Vermont State Fairs, 1858; and has
been awarded mere Premiums at State
and County Fairs than any other
Fork ever made.
OVER 1000 SOLD WITHIN A YEAR!
Patented September 80. 1862 Patent Re-issued
March 3, 1868.

March 8, 1868.
This Fork is presented to the public as the me
Plus Ulua' Of Hone Forks IL has been In Prac-
teal use for two years, and has met with sue
cess unparalleled in the history OF agricultural
implements. More we're solo the past year than
ofali Others together, thus proving that Farmers
prefer 1t TO any other BY the experience Of the
past two years We have improved it in several re-
specfs, and confidently recommend it as the best
ia mari ct. 1t has decided ADVANTAGES over 9th.
ers, and only needs trisl 10 convince the most
skeptical. With the pullies furnished with the
Fork 1t can be rugged to deposit the hay in any
part OF the NOV by simply pulling a small cord
1t Is equally adapted tor stacking. Tue handle
being short Is out Of the way in so ng over or un.
der beams, through shed windows &c The
bale and brace being made Of WROUGHT IRON,
and the tines Of 81 EEL, and SICKLE SHAPED
il is very strong and durable, and will hold a.
much as horsec draw. The bale folaing TO
the handle when the hay is discharged, it. oocu.
pies less room to work il than any other Many
other Forks have parts made of cast or malleable
IRON, which is liable to break, making them ex.
tremely dangerous to use. The head Of this Fork
Is Ir tected ~ our patent Strengthening be nds,
Bile to break. Although very strong, II Is small
and compact, and can be used by a boy. 1t will
take on a load Of hay ordinarily in three to sig
minutes. .. ~ r.Is
The Country Gentleman of Oct. 20. ls62, says:
ut is decidedly the most perfect implement in
the line OF Horse Hay Forks that has ever Teen
made, and we know il win never fail to give sat.
isfaction"
Tie New York Weekly Tribune Of May Is.
1865, says I'VE have witnessed its operation
and consider it most valuable impls ment, and
one that will tighten the strain on human muscle,
and economist labor at q time hen ,here is the
greatest demand for 1T :" aas
The New England Farmer, the Springfield Re-
publican, the Atlas and Argus, and many Of our
leading papers, speak Of il in the highest terms.
We have received testimonial s fr IN III usands Of
practical Farmers who have used it and say, 1T
exceeds our expectations. IL is convenient to
handle. Can be used by boy. Will save its
cost IN single harvest, and often in a Sin gle
day." &C., &c.
We will refer TO the names of q few gentlen en-,
which is sufficient guarantee OF its utility:
John Cutler, Albany, N. Y; Ira Halsted, SUI
perintendent Albany and Troy Horse Railr ad
Johnson Smith, Greene County, N, Y; Geo
Briggs and John Z. Merrill, Pittsfed, Mass
w: Clapp, Boston; N. Dewey, Ex-Governo' :.
Wisconsin Israel Seward, Butler, ILL.,; Jas. u.
Mccoy, Springfield, H.. Jas. Arkell, Canajoha-
RE, N. Y; Andrew Dorian, Saratoga, N. Y.
N. The great superiority and success of this
Fork has induced arious parties to get up Forks
with tines similar to this, to alter w0i thless
old patents, adopting our patent tine. And We
hereby caution all pc, sons not to make, vend, or
use, either directly or indirectly, any Horse Fork
with tines (which lass below the head of the
Fork, and extend forward to receive the hay" as
this Is iully secured by Letters Patent und.r PEN
atty Of the law in such cases made and provided;
and also not to make, vend, or use, any pulley
block which infrii ges upon l.. A. Beards,ey
patent, 'with lips or ribs extending beyond the
sheave, !" as We are the ox ners Of said patent.
For State, County. OF Town klghts, address
PALMER & WACKEkHAGEN,
Gretnvile, Greene Co., N. Y.
For Forks in Ruth nd County. apply to
ALEXANDRA NEWTON,
234w Clai endon, Agent.