1861. 



THE ILLIISrOIS FAEMEK. 



29 



WHEELER & WILSON. 



SERVING MACHINES. 



No. V64l North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 



The elegance, RpeeJ, noiselessness and simplicity of <lie 

 machine: tlie beauty and strength of the stitch ; hei'R'z alike 

 en both, sides. inip;>ssible to ravel, and leaving no chain or 

 ridge on the under nide ; the economy of threait and adapt- 

 ability to the thickest or thinnest fabrics, have rendered 

 this 



THE MOST SUCCESSFUL AND POrULAR 



ir-A.ivriL"i^ SE^v^iNG- nM^^ci3:i:N"E 



Wow Made. 



At mv ofir e, I sell at New York prices, and give IN- 

 STRUCTIONS KKEE OF CHAKUE, to enable purchasera 

 to sew ordinary seams, hem, fell, quilt, gather, liind and 

 tuck, all on the same machine, and warrant for three years. 



The fullowing commendations are selected from a mass of 

 similar documents, with which a volume might easily be_ 

 filled. We feel gratified to know that nianj' other persons 

 of the highest literary, political and social standing in this 

 country, have volunteered their warm approval of our Fam- 

 ily Sewing Machine : 



" AA'e are haviag a great manj- inquiries for sewing ma- 

 chines from various parts of the country, and as we can .,ut 

 conveniently reply to them by mail, we have tlionglit it 

 proper to state our opinion in regard to them in tliis public 

 manner. Tliere are a number of very excel!i-nt niacuines 

 now in the market which are deservedly successful. ^Ye 

 have, however, never used but one. namely, Wilson's patent, 

 manufactured by the Wheeler & Wilson manufacturing com- 

 pany, and we can say in r gard to it that it is without a ri- 

 val. Xo other machine exceeds it in its adaptation to all the 

 purposes of domestic use. It is simple, not easily put out of 

 order when in proper liands, ajid in point of effectlvenesB 

 and finish, no other machine stands ahead of it. We state 

 this mucli in regaid to the excellent machine upon our own 

 responsibility; and without the slightest intention to dis- 

 parage other machines well known to the public; and we 

 hojie thereby to save ourselves considerable time and postage 

 in answi rinc letters which freqacntlv come to u^ with in- 

 quiries touching this subject.'' — Scientiji<i American , A iiril 

 24, 1-58. 



'• We prefer the Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines fi.r 

 family use. They will force the industry of woman into a 

 thousand now channels, and emancipate her from the cramped 

 j)ostnre and slow starvation of needle work." — Netc York 

 Tribune. 



" Wheeler k Wilson's machines are the favorites for fami- 

 lies, being especia'.ly adapted to that purpose. They work 

 more rapidly, with less friction, and with a greater economy 

 of thread tlian most, if not all others." — New York Times. 



"The Wheeler & Wilson is the machine par excellence for 

 family use. and we recommend it most emphatically." — Ad 

 vocdte and Journal. 



" There is not an invention of this inventive age which 

 honors American genius more than the seving machine. No 

 family-ought to be deprived of its benefits." — Independent. 



" K sewing machine is among the most useful and econom- 

 ical articles housekeepers can purchase. In looking out for 

 the best, it would be well to see machinesnf Wheeler& Wil- 

 son before purchasing elsewhere " — Examiner. 



'• Wlieeler A Wilson's machines are the best ever offered 

 to public patronage. They are simple and durable; easilv 



kept in repair; workwithoutnoi.se; sew with great rapidity : 

 make an even and firm stitch on both sides, that will net rip ; 

 economize thread, and are applicable to ever}' purpose and 

 material common to the art in question." — Christian Inq. 



'•Wheeler & Wilson's machines combine cverylbing that 

 can be required in the manufactui e of garments. Our tiiends 

 abroad may be assured that they will give erit're satisfaction, 

 and that to purchase one of them is a sate investment." 

 — Observer. 



i6S"^end or call for circular, containing full particulars, 

 prices, testimonials, etc. 

 junelly A. SUMXEH. 





USITY. •*> 



LYON'S 

 C O 1= 



PATENT 



^ E IFl 



LliHTNING MS 



Have been extensively used for five years in the states of 

 New England, New York. Tennsylvania, <■ hio. Michigan, 

 Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin. Minnesota and Iowa and 

 have alivays given the most perfect sati.\faction' for every- 

 thing that science or cxpcricncT has shown to bo cssn;- 

 tial to form PERFECT LIGHTNING HDDS, has been 

 adopted in their construction, 



Copper Reds have froni^re to seven times as much 

 conducting power as new Iron IJods. 



Copper Rods do not rust but will retain their con- 

 ducting power for years. Copper Rods need no paint 

 E. Meriam, of Brooklyn, says, paint destroys the con- 

 ducting power of .iny Rod. 



READ OVR CinCVLARS !\vA fee what the most 

 Bcientific and practical men in the country snycf them. 

 Wo have reports from almost every one who has investi- 

 gated the science and principles of Electricity, and all 

 are in favor of our COPPKR RODS. [Circulars sent frc..] 



Rods of various styles of Spiral, Tubuiar and Flat, 

 furnished in anj' quantities. 



Public Buildings furnished with neat and compact 

 Rods, having from six to fifteen inches surface. 

 Single Rods sent by Express to any part of the country. 



CAUTION. 



" Lyon's Patent " bears date July 11th, 1854, and is for 

 the • Metalic Surface" Lightning Rod. madein any and 

 every form where sheet Copper is used. 



And any other Lightning Rod made of Slieet Copper, 

 (whether patented or not.) is an infriiigement upon our 

 Right, and all persons who buy, sell or use, arc liab'e io 

 prosecution and damages, and will be dealt with according 

 to law. We are owners BY DEED of this Patent, for 

 the States of Itlinrds, Iowa; Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ken- 

 tuc7:y and Tennessee, and do hereby notify alljpersons ir our 

 Territory, to purchase such rods only of us or our att- 

 thorized Agents. 



Orders or Communications addressed to 



E. P. MARSH & CO. 



Post OfBce Box S174, 

 Office. 150 South "Water Street, Chicago, nimms. 



