Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16

Its attachments for Hemming, Telling, Cording,
Braiding, Binding, Quilting and Tucking are
very simple and perfect. The severest tests to
which Sewing Machines were ever subjected in
this country, were at the American Institute Fair
held in New York, Oct, 1865, and Sem 1857
and Mechanics Association, Lowell, and Mary
land Institute in 1867. At each of these Fairs.
machines were tested from three to five weeks. by
the best judges In the country, and by them the
first premium Gold Medal was awarded ia the
Florence Machine.
Special attention is invited to some of the i'm
provements over other machines united in the
Florence Sewing EE;scEaine.
It is the only Machine that makes four kinds
OF stitches, three Of which are made on no other
Machine, and are stronger and more elastic than
any other having reversible feed.
Unequaled for fastening ends of seams. Gull
ting, &c.
It the only Machine having selfadusting
shuttle tenson--a great improvement over al
others, rendering it easy to do good work on an
fabric
1t fastens the ends of a seam better and ouick-
er than a seamstress can
No Machine uses less thread.
1t has an improved hemmer making any width
OF hem, and easily managed. Owned exclnsire-
ly by the Florence Company.
1t will hem anything and make perfect corners
1t hens, fells, cords, braids, tucks, quilts
binds, gathers, &C., without basting.
1t makes a gather and sews'fo band at one
operation perfectly (unequaled ia this.)
1t mas the best quilting guide.
The needle is easily adjusted.
ltruns light and quietly.
1t can be easily managed by a child.
1t needs only to be seen to satisfy any one Of
its superiority over all Others
We guarantee the Florence will sew everytb,n q
needed in family, from the heaviest to the
lightest fabric.
1t does more work, and more kinds of work.
than any other Machine.
Its motions are all positive; there are no
springs to get out of order, and its simplicity en-
ables the most inexperienced to operate it with
the ease of an expert
1tdoes not require finer thread on the under
than on the upper sidc and will sew across the
heaviest seams, or from one to two thickness of
clotn without change of needle, tension or stitch.
or breaking thread.
All persons wishing to purchase a Machine.
will please call and examine the Florence, before
purchasing elsewhere
we learn every one that buys Machine from
us to be good operator, free of charge
G. E. WOOD, Agent,
Opposite Virginia Hotel Staunton, Va.
All kinds Of work done to order at the Office of
the Agent of the Florence Machine, opposite the
Va, Hotel, Stanton, Va.
Stanton, Va, Sept 6, 1870.
some flve years ago, on the recommendation
OF the Rev. Armstrong, | obtained a Florence
Seaos'Ig 1Eacha1es, and have it now in USE Il
performs It's work to my satisfaction, sewing
rapidly neat and substantial lock-stitcb /
have, IN the meantime, used and observed the
working and work of other machines, and do not
hesitate to certify, that the Florence is fully
equal II not superior, to any machine of the kind
IN my hnowledge-and i cheerfnlly recommend
1t to those in search Of q good machine
sepl6-tf N. K. TROUT.
NOR Notwithstanding to move on October
u LIST, to the corner store known as whites
Corner (noW occupied by Messrs. Guy & Drake)
we offer for rent the Store, with room above on
Main Street, now occupied by us. Possession
given October LIST.
BELL & CO.,
sepl6-3t Booksellers & Stationers
W7ANTED.-lo,ooo BUSHELS
w OF APPLES.
We will pay the highest cash price for 10000
lery, on South River.
seple-2t ANDERSON d KINDIG.
ET1RGINIA AT rules held in the Clerk S Of
" flee of the Circuit Court for Augusta
County, Sept. 9Th 1870.
IL. G. Harman-Plaintiff,
against
John S. Byers, W. A. Abney and Alexander
Gardner, -Defendants.
IN chancerY.
The OBJECT of this Suits to enforce the vendor S
lien on certain land in the bill and proceedings
mentioned, for the amounts stated in the bill
The Defendant, John S. Byers, not having en-
tered his appearance, and it appearing by salts
factory evidence that he is not resident of this
State: 1t is ordered that he do appear here with
In one month after due publication of this notice
Gnd do what Is necessary to pro tect his interest
Copy-Teste,
J. N. RYAN, elk
Shetiey Bumgardner p. q. sep9-4t
FEvHE VARIETY SPRINGS, Situated on the
i Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, Is miles
West OF Staunton, the cars stopping at the door,
will be opened for the reception of visitors on the
LIST of July.
The Mineral Waters here are very fine, consist
ing of Sulphur, Alum, All-Healing and Chalyb-
cate. Baths in All-Healing Water delicious and
without charge.
The scenery is grand and altogether the Variety
is one of the most pleasant resorts in the noun
tains. Music and other Amusements
TERMs.-One month, $40; per week, Sl2; per
day, 81. Children under twelve years and SER
wants, halfprice.
P. & NJ. BURRUsS,
Jun24-3m Projectors.
EEILL, BENTLEYasS SKINKER,
COMMISSION MERTH4 NTS.
No. II PEARL OR IAN ST.,
RICHMOND, VA.
Solicit Consignments of Tobacco Grain, Flour,
Cotton, Bacon &c
WE REFER BY PERMISSION TO