1861. 



THE ILLINOIS FAEMEK. 



61 



WHEELER & WILSON. 



SEWING MACHINES. 



Ko. I'JJ: North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Mo. 



Tlie elegance, speed, noiselessness and simplicity of the 

 machine: the beauty .'ind strengtli of tlie stitch ; heinzalike 

 on hoth-ndea. impossilile to ravel, and leaving no chain or 

 ridge on the under nide ; the ccouomj' of threari and adapt- 

 ability to the thickest or thinnest fabrics, liave rendered 

 this 



THE MOST SUCCESSFUL AND POIUIAR 



F^JMILY SETV^IISTG MI^CHllSrE 



Wow Made. 



At tnv ofti-e, I sell at Xew York prices, and give IN- 

 STKUCT10N8 i'KJilO OF ClIAIiajb;, to enable purchasers 

 to sew ordinary ecanis. hem, fell, qtiilt, gather, bind and 

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



The following commendations are selected from a mass of 

 similar documents, with which a volume might easily be 

 tilled. We feel gratified to know that many other persons 

 of the highest literary, itolitical and social standing in this 

 country, h.ave volunteered their warm approval of our Fam- 

 ily Sewing Machine : 



'• We are haviag a great many inquiries for sewing ma 

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

 conveniently reply to- them by mail, we have thought It 

 jiroper to state our opinion in regard to them in this public 

 manner. There are a number of very excellent macuines 

 now in the market which are deservedly successful. "We 

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

 manufactured by the Wheeler & Wilson manufacturing com- 

 pat;y, and we can say in r gard to it that it is -withoui a ri- 

 val. No other machine exceeds it in its adaptation to all the 

 purposes of domestic u-e. It is simple, not easily put out of 

 order when in proper hands, and in point of effectiveness 

 and finish, no othei niaclune stands ahead of it. We statu 

 this much in regai d 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 

 liope thereby to save ciurselves considerable time and postage 

 in answt ring letters which freqaently come to us with in- 

 quiries touching this subject. " — Scientific American, April 

 24, 1'58. 



" We prefer the Wheeler &■ Wilson sewing machines for 

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

 thousand new channels, and emancipate her from the cramped 

 posture and slow starvaticm of needle work." — Jt'ew York 

 Tribune. 



" Wheeler & Wilson'- machines are the favorites for fami- 

 lies, being especia'.ly iilajited 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 Ti?nes. 



"The Wheeler & Wilson is the machine par excellence for 

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

 wcaie and JournaL 



"There is not an invention of this inventive age which 

 honors American genius more than the sewing machine. No 

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



" A sewing machine is among the most nseful and econom- 

 ical articles housekeepers can purchase. In looking out for 

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

 son before purchasing elsewhere." — Eoaaminer. 



" Wheeler A Wilson's machines are the best ever offered 

 to public patronage. They are simple and dvirable; easily 



kept in repair; work without noise; sew with great rapidity ; 

 make an even and firm stitch on both sides, that will not rip ; 

 economize thread, and are applicable to everj' pui-pose and 

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



" Wheeler & Wilson's machines combinii everything that 

 can be required in the manufactu; e of garments. Our friends 

 abroad may be assured that they will give entire satisfaction, 

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

 — Obsei'vef. 



i^="Send or call for circular, containing full particulars, 

 prices, testimonials, etc. 

 junel-ly ^ A. SUMNER. 



4^ SECUSITY. 



LYON'S PATENT 



LlfiHTrnffG^RlDS 



Have been extensively used for five years in the states of 

 New England, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, 

 indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa, and 

 liave always given the most perfect saUsfacLion' for every- 

 thing that science or experience has shown to be essen- 

 tial to form PERFECT LIGHTNING RODS, has been 

 adopted in their construction, 



Copper Rods have from JJt-e to ieven times as much 

 conducting power as new Iron Rods. 



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 any Rod. 



READ OVR CIRCULARS and see what the most 

 scientific and practical men in the country say of them. 

 We have reports from almost every one who has investi- 

 gated the science and principles of Electricity, and all 

 ty^in favor of our COPPER RODS. {Circulars sent free^'\ 



Rods of various styles of Spiral, Tubular and Flat, 

 fornisbed in any quantities. 



Public Buildings furnished ^vith neat and compact 

 Rods, having from six to fifteen inches surface. 

 Single "BjoSa sent by Express to any part of the country. 



CAUTION. 



" Lyon's Patent " bears date July 11th, 1S54, and is for 

 the '• Metalic Surface," Lightning Rod. made, in any and 

 every form where sheet Copper is used. 



And any other Lightning Rod made of Sheet Copper, 

 (whether patented or not,) is an infringement upon onr 

 Right, and all persons who buy, sell or use, are liable to 

 prosecution and damages, and will be dealt with according 

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

 the States of lUinois, Iowa; Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kerv- 

 tucli-y and Tennessee, and do hereby notifyalljpersons ironr 

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

 thorized Agents. 



Orders or CommnnicationB addressed to 



E. P. MAESH & CO. 



Post Office Box 8174, 

 Offieej 160 Soatb W^ter Street, Chicago, IQinois. 



