Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-08-16
Nesc Advertisements.
TTvHE WILCOX & GIBBS.
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Whereas. the several agents of so-called lock-
stitch machines in Staunton have not been scru-
pulous in misrepresenting the WILCOX AND
GIBBS Sewing Machines, I therefore give the
following CHALLENGE to any agent in Staun-
ton for Wheeler s. Wilson's, Weeds, Singers,
Howe's, or any other So called, Lock-Stitch
Sewing Machine IL
LIST, With the Wilcox s Gibbs Sewing Ma
chine, | will sew with any size of thread, from.
No. 70 to 100 cotton, upon any kind of material
from the finest gauze to the coarsest brown cot
ton or bagging-they sewing a seam with the
same parallel with mine-we will then cut the
threads of both seams and cut the cloth across
the seams, and then they shall take hold on one
side of the material and I on the other and pull,
when it will be found that their so-called lock-
stitch will rip out and the Wilcox s. Gibbs will
not. ---~
End, l will demonstrate that when the thread
is broken or the seam is cat. the So called lock-
stitch will invariably rip and that the Wilcox &
Gibbs seam will not. and that cutting or break
ing the thread in Wilcox s. Gibbs seam is no
material injury to it, while it is fatal to the lock-
stitch.
3rd, will sew seam bias of the material and
they one parallel with mine and / will rip out
their entire seam with a strain upon the material
that will not lnjure the Wilcox s. Gibbs seam.
4tn, Will sew two strips together, they doing
the same, and apply weight to the end of the
strips which will rip their work apart and the
same weight will not injure the Wilcox and
Gibbs seam.
9th, will demonstrate that the so-called lock-
stteh IS practically similar to the old running
skirts, &c. where strength is not required, and
that the Wilcox & Gibbs stitch has the elias
ITCHY and strength of the back stitch invariably
used by hand where strength is required. -
9th, will sew four seams Of any given length
and fasten off the seam, while the locl-stitch
machine sews three seams of the same length and
fastens. -e4.re,tfafr fl-ay
18th, I will take the thread from the drawer on
the original spool-they doing the same-and
will sew two yards OF seam before they are ready
to begin. eo 1890 '-5-5fI 80
9th, will change needles blindfold or in the
dark and insure them to be adjusted right which
they cannot do. moi ass9F
9Th, will change needles twice while they
change once on an average-both TO adjust sf
10th, 1 will sew on thicker and more solid ma
teria with finer needle than they can.
11th, I will do three kinds of work which they
cannot do at all. f..-s.st.T- .ss
18th, will sew from thinner and finer material
to thicker and coarser material, without change
of tension or stitch than they can ,;tasr5A All
18th, / will make more stitches in given time
with less power applied. ,steM faI aex #38I
18th, / will change from one kind of work to
another with less labour and in less time. .sf
10th, / will do all my sewing from the original
spool, while they can do none without re-wind-
ing.
~ will demonstrate that the WILCOX &
GIBBS Machine is SUPERIOR to any lock-
stitch machine in the following points -
l 1t is the simplest in construction.
1t is the least liable to get out of order.
3 1t is the cheapest. sia8 .ea tif 70 7s--@fiA
4 It runs the stllest.
5 1t sews the fastest
1t will not run backwards and spoil the work.
1t requires less skill to operate it.
1t requires less time and skill to learn to use
9 It's needle is shorter and consequently best.
10 Its needle is self-adjusting.
II It uses but one thread and avoids complicated
machinery. -. e..f
II 1t uses the thread from the original spool and
requires no Reminding 80 -
Is Its seam is stronger than the lock-stitch.
IA Its seam is much easier taken out when de-
sired. ''''--' 'DH
Is It's seam is much more elastic.
Is 1t fastens off its own seam
II Its tension is more easily managed.
Is 1t will do greater variety of work
10 1t is more easily changed from one kind of
work to another. Jl - .s+
20 1t makes embroidery, braid, hair nets, nser-
ton. &c, which the lock-stitch machines
cannot do
81 It w ASTEs less thread. alrai.-f Bse
q It wears the thread less in sewing.
70 1t has the best hemmers, fellers, fuckers cord
crs, braiders, &C., of attachment.
"a 1t has the best belt connection. r s
25 TT Is THE BEST MACHINE.
Ifthe challenge be accepted the trial must take
place before the 10Th of September proximo, in
some public place in Stanton, in the presence
of three judges, who shall bemen of known pro-
bty and sound judgment, and acceptable to both
parties. Terms of trial to be that the decision of
a majority of the above propositions in favor of
either machine shall constitute it the victor-each
point to be tested and decided upon separately.
The looser to pay all the costs Of the trial and
500 penalty to the winner; the opponents to each
operate their ownmachine without assistance; the
public to be invited to the trial Personal no.
tice of the acceptance of this challenge must be
given to be valid.ti auf9e-imas Z stioTQ III
Not wishing to take advantage of the inexpe-
rience of the challenged party think it but fair
to inform them that each and every one of the
above points have been repeatedly decided in
favor of the Wilcox & Gibbs Machine in elabo-
rate trials, before the most competent judges
WOODS & GILKEsoN agents in .&aunton to7,
the |aUcor = GIBBS Seaoing Machine
3 au!6-4t ~ aIa JAS. E. A. GIBBS.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
" In pursuance Of decree of the Cir
cult Court for Rockingham county, rendered
May 9th, 1870, in the cause of Peter, Lambert
&c. against Noah Daggy, &C., will proceed on
THURSDAY, THE 8TH DAY OF SEPTEM-
Der, 1870, on the premises, to sell at public
auction to the highest bidder, the tract of land
In the proceedings mentioned, containing lib
acres. lying about Ii miles North of Sangers-
ville adjoining the lands of Phillips, Karacofe
Cupp and others. This land is of good quality
and we'll supplied with fine water. .,
Terms-One-fourth of the purchase money to
be paid on the confirmation Of the sale, the bal
ance in three equal annual payments, the whole
OF the purchase money bearing interest from date
ferred payments with good personal security, and
a lien retained on the land as ultimate security
aul6-4t JONAS E. DAGGY, Conn.,
OMM1SSlONER'S NOTICED pur-
u OF decretal order of the Circuit
Court OF Bath county, rendered on the 10Th
day of May, 1870, In a cause pending in the said
Court in the name of George Mayse. plaintiff us
Charles G. Francisco ct ais defendants, notice is
hereby given to the creditors of said George
Mayse, to present their claims properly anthem
tcated to me, son or before Saturday the 10th day
of September next as shall at that time pro-
coed at my Office at Bath Court house, Va, to
take further account of the plaintiffs liabili-
ties and also further account of any credits to
which the plaintiff may be entitled upon the
- - 6. L. McDANNALD, 81
aul6-4w -.-frr 9ff5 as Commissioner.
4 och WILLOW FEMALE SCHOOL.
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REV. p. FLETCHER ............. ........ Principal
The second session of this school will open
September 18th, 1870, and close June 18th, 1871
lsia.-= e1 DE-. TERMS wv. h.es 7-ee3
Board, exclusive of washing, lights and 33
towels) per session, $3.50 90
Tuition in higher English branches ......... SO 90
Tuition in primary English branches $500. 80 90
Latin and French, each, .................. 10 90