The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1886-02-25
+. rborourhlv Practical Invention.


ty, has on exhibition in one of the rooms
of the Masonic building, '"lhe Fraley
Quilting Frame for making comfortables
and quilts upon any of the standard
makes OF sewing machines. 1t is an ex-
ceedingly simple and convenient arrange
ment, by which the work Of quilting is
made as easy and rapid as ordinary sewing
on the machine. 1t is so easy to operate
that any child who has strength to work
the pedal of machine can operate it, and
one person can make three or four quilts
in day. The attachment occupies about
three feet in width, and some twelve feet
in length. 1t is so adjustable that it will
hold quilt of any desired size and thick
ness. 1t is easily folded up, and can be
detached and put up in few minutes. 1t
is so simple, convenient, and enables the
work to be done so expeditiously, that peo-
pie wonder why some person did notthink
of it sooner. The saving of time and labor
which it accomplishes is wonderful and
no family which undertakes to have quilt
ing done can afford to do without it, as the
cost of the attachment will be saved in
making few quilts. Mr.. Sherard sells the
Quilting Frame attachment complete for
five dollars, and will be pleased to have
the general public, and the ladies especial
ly, call and examine it during the next
ten days while he is here. He Will also
canvass this and neighboring Counties, so
that those who desire to purchase can have
an opportunity to do so. He will also be
glad to confer with parties wishing to pur-
chase County or township rights for the
sale of this excellent patent.
Another Enterprise for Anderson.
We paid visit to Messrs. Barton &
Smiths now planning mill last Monday
afternoon and were courteously shown
through the building by the junior pro-
prietor. AS we have before stated the Sc
gentlemen recently purchased half-acre
lot from Messrs. B. f. Crayton g. Sons,
next to the Blue Ridge Yard, and have
just erected substantial building, 5Ox54
feet. Their increasing business forced
them to do this, and they are now better
prepared than ever before to execute all
work in their line. In addition to their
planning machine, they have recently pur-
chased a turning lathe and large scroll
saw. An eight-horse engine furnishes
the power for their machinery. Their
building is very conveniently arranged.
In one corner they have neatly arranged
Office, and adjoining this is their hard
ware room, where they keep large sup.
ply of all the hardware used in building.
In the rear of these rooms stands large
rack, divided off into sections, each Sec
ton being filled with certain size mold
ing. This rack keeps the molding in
nice shape, and enables them to get any
size at q moments notice. In the rear of
the building is the lumber yard, where
they keep supply of lumber for sale all
the time. Near by is the drying kiln.
Everything in and around tho building is
arranged with all eye to convenience, and
it is really an interesting sight to take
view of it. Messrs. Barton d Smith are
energetic and progressive young men,
and wo are glad to note this evidence Of
their prosperity. The many buildings
they have erected for various citizens in
the city show that thoy do excellent
work. If any Of our readers need amy
building material or want house erected,
we commend this firm to them. Such
enterprises as this 60 to make live town,
and it gives pleasure to speak of it. Their
advertisement will appear next week.