David Carey, have given entire satisfaction. Our mill consists of two
run of 30-inch upper-runner burrs, pulley mills--one for corn and one
for wheat--can grind from seven to ten bushels of wheat into the best
merchantable flour, and from ten to fifteen bushels of corn into fine
meal, per hour on each burr. Our bolt is sufficient to bolt the above
amount, and performs well. Our mills and machinery is driven by an
engine, 8 by 16-inch cylinder, and runs 170 revolutions to the minute.
We can run the entire machinery ten hours on three-fourths of a cord of
wood, have been running almost every day since we started up. Our custom
is still on the increase, extending over a great amount of country. We
run now every day, while other mills in town and immediate vicinity do
not run now to exceed two days in the week. Your mill and bolt
arrangement is the only thing suitable for custom, and does well for
merchant work. We would recommend persons who think of buying mills, to
give you a call--or if we purchase again we will do so. We will take
pleasure in showing any one our mill.
Yours, respectfully,
CAREY & ROBERTS.
Lay by Your Old Notions.--36 inch and 30 inch Pulley Mills.
CUMBERLAND, Guernsey Co., O., Feb. 14, 1870.
NORDYKE, MARMON & Co.:--
_Sirs_:--We have used your mills since the 4th of last November. We
consider them durable as any mills can be. We can grind on our 36-inch
wheat mill from fifteen to twenty bushels per hour, owing to the grain,
and can make flour that will satisfy any community, both in regard to
quality and quantity. On our 30-inch corn mill, we can grind forty
bushels per hour, if the corn is dry. Our miller says he can make forty
barrels of XX family flour in ten hours. We have a twenty-five horse
power engine. Our boiler is twenty-two feet long, for two inches in
diameter, and two flues. It affords enough power, under seventy pounds
pressure, to drive both mills together with their attendant machinery,
which is one of your twenty-two foot Flour Bolts, No. 1 Richmond Smut
Machines, Buckwheat Bolts, Elevators, Shafting, &c. Three bushels of
coal per hour is all we require. To those wishing mills we would just
say they had better lay by their old notions and procure improved mills.
Yours, &c.,
HOWELL BROTHERS.
Mill and Bolt Cannot be Beat.
HAMBURG, Fremont Co., Iowa, Jan. 11, 1869.
MESSRS. NORDYKE, MARMON & Co.:--
_Dear Sirs_:--I have had one of your 36-inch Pulley Mills and 18 feet
Bolt in operation nearly one year. I like it very much; my flour gives
general satisfaction; am averaging ten bushels of wheat per hour on the
one pair of burrs, making the best flour. In short, I think your Mill
and Bolt cannot be beat. It is driven by one of Leffel’ 20-inch Double
Turbine Wheels, under a total head and fall of 11 feet 9 inches.
Yours, respectfully,
H. LAMB.
Under date of January 25, 1870, Mr. Lamb orders another run of 36-inch
burrs, together with bolt, &c., complete.
What One of Our three feet and 26 Inch Under-Runner Mills will do.
HOUSTONIA, Pettis Co., Missouri, March 3, ’72.
MESSRS. NORDYKE, MARMON & Co.:--
_Gents_:--The balance of the things we ordered came to hand yesterday.
We have started the corn mill and the way it ground, we were all
surprised; 30 bushels per hour of fine meal is a side show for it. The
miller says he can grind 40 bushels per hour of corn into fine even
meal, every part of the works go off right; will be ready to start the
wheat mill last of this week. Our miller is an old experienced hand, and
is doing a good job in putting the wheat stones in flouring condition;
will write you soon again how we succeed in making flour; have strong
competition, and it must do 1st class work to prove a good investment.
Yours, respectfully,
J. L. WILLIAMS & Co.
Under date of March 11th, 1872, they say, after ordering another flour
bolt, “That you sent us a splendid pair of wheat burrs; they grind so
rapid that we find we need the other bolt to do the work. I think we
have the best mill in the State or any other State. The machinery works
well, beyond my expectation. On the one run of wheat stones we can make
with the new bolt 6 to 7 one hundred pound sacks of good flour per hour.
Ship as soon as you can with the numbers of cloth as describe in your
letter. We want to send some lots of fancy flour to St. Louis. Our
miller is an old St. Louis miller, and he says with this addition he can
compete with any mill in St. Louis or any other place.
“Yours,
J. L. WILLIAMS & Co.”
The mill-wright who set up and started this mill, writes from same P.
O., dated March 17, ’72, “That I have to write you that this mill beats
any mill of its size that I ever saw. We started the wheat mill last
Saturday in the afternoon, and run it three-and-a-half hours, and ground
65 bushels of wheat, and could have ground more if we could have bolted
it. Everything runs like a top; they will send you a specimen of their
flour as soon as they get some sacks, then you can see what kind of
flour it makes; 30 bushels per hour for the corn mill is an easy thing,
and it does nice even work.
“Respectfully, yours,
ALONZO M. COLE.”
WESTFIELD, Clark Co., Illinois, May 11, 1872.
MESSRS. NORDYKE, MARMON & Co.:--
_Gentlemen_:--It has now been ten months since we started our mill,
purchased of you, and you will, no doubt, be glad to hear that it more
than fills your representations of its good qualities. We make flour
that brings the highest price, and have competition of other mills at
almost our doors. The mills, bolt, and all in our opinion excels in
style and finish all other mills we have seen, and one of our firm has
owned and used for many years several of the leading kinds now
advertised and for sale. The temper and sharpness of the burrs are very
good. With our power it takes near one cord of wood to make 20 barrels
of flour. The quality and yield of the flour cannot be surpassed by any
mill, as we take it all out, leaving the offal clean. If we need any
thing more in your line, will let you know at once, because you have so
far fully met our wants.
Yours, truly,
BOLTON & WOOD.
Would not Exchange their Mill for anything Known.
NINEVEH, Johnson Co., Ind., Nov. 28, 1867.
MESSRS. NORDYKE, MARMON & Co.:--
_Gentlemen_:--You will please find enclosed four hundred and eleven
dollars, the amount of note and interest of the note we gave you, due on
the 30th inst., which note you will please send us marked paid. Our mill
is still doing a splendid business. We make the best flour in this
section of the country, and as much to the bushel. We weighed one man’
wheat--19 bushels, then weighed the flour, after taking one-eighth toll,
and made him 41 pounds to the bushel. The burrs and their gearing work
very nicely. To use a common expression, they cannot be beat; would not
exchange them for anything known. We can grind as much in a given time
as any of the large merchant mills; make better flour and as much to the
bushel. We can grind fifteen bushels per hour on either of the wheat
run, and forty bushels of corn on the corn run, with a 20-horse engine,
10 by 16 inch cylinder, and uses about one cord of good wood in ten
hours, for driving one wheat and the corn run. The meal is of even
quality, and well ground. The only fault found with our flour is, one
man says, his “wife set rising in the morning and had to bake bread
before dinner, when flour that she had used heretofore would wait till
after dinner.” This, however, is easily remedied.
Yours, with much respect,
BARNETT, JONES & PUDNEY.
NINEVEH, Johnson Co., Ind., Oct. 18, 1869.
MESSRS. NORDYKE, MARMON & Co.:--
_Gentlemen_:--We write you in regard to a bolt for rye and
buckwheat--wish it to attach to our corn mill. We think a small one will
answer, but want it to be of sufficient capacity for the mill, which
grinds pretty lively. We have now been running the mills bought of you,
since August 23, 1867, two 36-inch for wheat and one 26-inch for corn,
bolts, shafting, smutter, &c. We are so crowded with custom work that it
is impossible to grind it in six days a week--it may seem strange to
you, but it is so. If we had the bolt referred to, we can run all at
once, and possibly keep up. Gents, we have proven beyond a doubt to the
mill men of this section that your mills beat them all, and can now say
that we have effectually dried up all the old style mills in this
country, on custom work. We have some customers that come to us
twenty-five miles, and pass two other mills on the trip. You will please
give us your lowest figures for the bolt complete, with suitable cloth.
We have bought Mr. Barnett out.
Yours, truly,
JONES & PUDNEY.
One of the Best Smutters and Separators.
WEST ALEXANDRIA, O., Nov. 22, 1869.
MESSRS. NORDYKE, MARMON & Co.:--
I will write you a few lines and tell you something about that Smutter
we bought from you. I can truly recommend it to be one of the best
Smutters and Separators that I ever run. I have run a good many
Smutters, but never run a machine that pleased me as well as this. It
does just right in every way; it can’ be beat.
Yours, truly,
ABRAHAM WEIMER, Miller.
MICHAEL KLINGER, Proprietor.
Mr. Klinger is using one of our No. 1 Richmond Smut and Separating
Machines; also, one of our twenty feet Portable Bolts, complete, and one
pair of 42-inch new stock burrs. It is an old mill remodeled.
N., M. & Co.
36 Inch Mill Makes Superior Flour.
DANVILLE, Hendricks Co., Ind., Jan. 1, 1869.
NORDYKE, MARMON & Co.--
_Gentlemen_:--New Year’ day, and feeling grateful to you for the
complete mill machinery you furnished us, we send you our thanks in the
shape of an acknowledgment of the same, and hope that all mills you may
put up hereafter may prove as satisfactory as ours. Our mills are two
buildings--one for sawing and one for the flour mill. We have two run of
burrs, one for wheat, 36 inches, on which we can grind from eight to
twelve bushels per hour; also, one 30 inch corn, under-runner, and
grinds from twelve to fifteen bushels per hour; both are pulley mills,
with your late improvements. Our flour is of superior quality, and
therefore gives general satisfaction. Our engine is of ample power, and
with one cord of good wood per day of 10 hours, and 50 lbs. of steam,
runs the mills up to their full capacity. We have a tubular boiler, 14
feet long, with forty-six flues. Hoping this may find a welcome, we
subscribe ourselves,
Gratefully, yours,
CHAMBERS & PIERSON.
42 Inch, 36 Inch and 26 Inch Burrs.
NORTH STARR MILLS, Warren, Huntington Co., Ind.,
January 6, 1869.
NORDYKE, MARMON & Co.--
_Gentlemen_:--June 2d, 1868, our mills, bought of you, were shipped at
your depot, and your man assisted us in setting up, with two carpenters.
We started up on the 26th day of June, 1868, must say we had a very
successful start. Ours is a geared mill and consists of two French burrs
of the following dimensions: One 42-inch mill and one 36-inch mill,
former for wheat, latter for corn. Our bolt is 20 feet long, 33-inch
reel. All is easily run by 50 pounds of steam. 11 by 22-inch cylinder
engine. We use 1½ cords of wood in 12 hours for both run, to full
capacity. Average grinding capacity is 12 bushels per hour, with a yield
of from 40 to 42 pounds of merchantable flour that will bear inspection
in any market. Any one wishing to purchase mill-machinery can see a good
sample of your mills by paying our mill a visit.
Yours, truly,
SMETHURST & BRO.
Under date of December 1, 1869, Messrs. Smethurst & Bro. order a third
run of burrs.
N., M. & Co.
NORTH UNION, Ind., Sept. 23d, 1872.
NORDYKE, MARMON & Co.,
_Gents_:--Supposing you would like to learn how our mill is doing, I pen
you a few lines. You doubtless thought strange of me not sending for
your mill-wright, but we employ a miller who professes to be a
mill-wright, miller and engineer, and in three weeks from the time he
commenced we were running. The mills, bolt, scales, and all perform
well; we grind ten bushels of wheat per hour while running the other
machinery with 30 lbs. of steam, and 10 lbs. more will drive the corn
burr too; we don’ pretend to raise steam above this. The miller put the
wheat burrs in flouring order in a short time and put it down and made
prime flour at the start; we have made 38½ lbs. of flour from 60 lbs.
of wheat after it was tolled one-eighth. So far the mill gives perfect
satisfaction. Your notice concerning note was received; I shall be
prepared to meet it when due.
Respectfully, Yours,
JAS. H. ARMANTROUT.
This mill is located in Montgomery County, near Crawfordsville, and
composed of two run of stones, one 42 inch old quarry for wheat, and one
30 inch under runner for corn, in combined husk, also one 18 feet double
reel bolt, smutter, &c. The power being a 10×20 cylinder engine, and two
flue boiler 42 inches in diameter and 20 feet long.
Three Feet Under-Runner Mill in LaFayette, Ind.
UNION MILLS, LaFayette, Ind., April 18, 1872.
MESSRS. NORDYKE, MARMON & Co.--
_Gentlemen_:--Having had one of your corn mills in use about six months,
we take pleasure in saying that it gives good satisfaction in every
particular. We can make about 30 bushels of meal per hour on this mill.
The quality of the meal being superior to and more evenly ground than
any we have been able to make heretofore on other mills. The sharpness
and the temper of the burrs is certainly superior to any that we have
ever seen or used, and we cheerfully recommend your mills to any one
wishing to purchase a good article.
Very truly, yours,
DAGGETT, MARTIN & Co.
ALFRED GAMBLE, head miller.
New Three Run Mill in Terre Haute.
JONES’ MILLS, Terre Haute, Ind., May 20, ’72.
NORDYKE, MARMON & Co.--
_Gentlemen_:--I would answer to your letter of inquiry and say that your
oil bush, self-tramming driving irons are the things that have long been
wanted to do perfect milling. The burrs, spindles, bolting cloths,
shafting, gearing, and all the works you sent and made for me to
complete my mill of three run of stones can’ be surpassed, and I invite
all parties wishing to build to call and examine, knowing they will give
you the preference.
Yours, truly,
C. B. JONES.
18 inch Plantation Mill in Illinois.
EBERLY, Effingham Co., Ill., March 26, ’72.
NORDYKE, MARMON & Co.:--
_Sirs_:--We received the mill and sent the balance by express due on it
as agreed. We have tried it in making meal, feed, &c., and I believe we
can grind faster and better of corn and feed than you said in your
circular and letter. You do not rate their capacity enough. I think you
could sell more if you did. I did not see or write to any of those you
referred me to, I never broached or questioned your integrity or
business; the question was simply on what terms you would sell me the
mill, as regards payments, as there are many who sell on partial
payments, this was all.
Yours, truly,
HENRY TRAVER.
Custom 17 Miles, and Pass Four Other Mills.
MONITOR MILLS, Monitor, Tippecanoe Co., Ind.,
May 12, 1872.
NORDYKE, MARMON & Co.:--
_Gents_:--We have concluded to write how our mills work, supposing you
would be glad to hear of the success of your work. A great many
practical men have been here since we started up, and they all say with
us that it beats anything they ever saw. One mill near us has entirely
stopped for the want of business since we have got established. It is of
the old style heavy gear and large stones. Our custom trade averages
over 1,000 bushels per month, and we buy wheat to keep up our demand for
flour; we warrant every pound of flour, and so far not one complaint;
our works, all complete, that we bought of you, give the very best
satisfaction; our wheat is smutty here, but your cleaning machinery
meets the case exactly, and our flour is clear as the most particular
inspector could ask. It is no uncommon occurrence to get custom grinding
from a certain district 17 miles from here where they have to come by
four other mills. No more at present.
REDENBO, FRETZ & BRO.
In a letter dated December 19, 1871, they say: Our custom has increased
to from 90 to 145 bushels per day; doing this and our own grinding on
the one run of 3 feet stones, keeps it going steady twenty hours out of
the twenty-four. We have heard of you starting a new mill at Colburn,
some 12 miles from us, and that it was not doing well; if this is the
case it is in the bad management of it, as your mills, run with any
degree of care, will grind as satisfactorily as any mills can. We have
not had any expenses in repairing since we started, now about one year;
do not try to fill orders for flour in LaFayette, nor could we if we
tried.
R., F. & BRO.
Under date of February 22d, they write:--The note came to hand in due
time, and properly cancelled. The custom grinding will reach about 4,000
bushels this month; how will that do? Mr. G. L. Kemp of Frankfort was
here, he says their mill is doing well and giving satisfaction. Would
like to see your establishment again; will call on you some time before
long if nothing prevents.
Yours,
REDENBO, FRETZ & BRO.
Self-Tramming Mill Irons.
FOUNTAIN MILLS, Logansport, Ind., March 28, 1872.
MESSRS. NORDYKE, MARMON & Co.--_Gents_:--In regard to your burrs and all
other work I purchased of you, I will say it is the best I ever saw or
used. The stones were in both standing and running balance; that is the
first run I ever started that was so to perfection. I haven’ much to
say, except when I want mill works, you are sure to get my orders. You
have so far satisfied me in quality and prices. I will say I never dealt
with fairer dealing men than you, gentlemen.
Yours, truly,
JACOB MYERS.
Under date of April 18th, 1872, Mr. Myers writes again.
FOUNTAIN MILLS, 3 miles S. E. from Logansport.
_Sirs_:--I thank you a thousand times for making me acquainted with the
self-tramming driving irons; they are the best improvement on mill burrs
I ever saw. The spindle is always in perfect tram with the face of the
runner, and it is no trouble at all to test and keep it in running
balance. The stone keeps in better face and I do not have to dress my
burrs half as much. It is just what we have been needing. I can make a
bigger yield and clearer flour and grind more per horse power. It is
astonishing how smooth the stone runs and evenly it grinds. In the
States of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana, by actual count, I have run
and managed twenty-seven run of stones, and I have not stated to you
anything but what I can show here to any one. I sent you Mr. Ringer, or
he probably would not have found you out, I believe he ordered a pair of
42-inch stones with the self-tram irons. It gives me pleasure to
recommend a good job.
Yours, as ever,
JACOB MYERS.
Three 30 Inch Pulley Mills.
WHITESTOWN, Ind., Jan. 11, 1869.
NORDYKE, MARMON & Co.--_Gentlemen_:--The mills we purchased of you are
two run, of 30-inch upper-runner pulley mills, iron back and balance,
for wheat--and one under-runner 30-inch mill for grinding corn, rye,
buckwheat, &c. Our power is a 20 foot boiler, 42 inches diameter, and
engine 8 inch cylinder and 20 inch stroke, speed 150 revolutions per
minute; speed of mills 300 revolutions. The average grinding is 7
bushels of wheat per hour to each wheat run--and of good wheat we make
our customers 40 pounds of flour to the bushel after tolling--the
quality, our customers say, is the best in the market. We run the three
mills, two smut machines, of your make, screen and three reels with 65
pounds of steam, and use from 1½ to 2 cords of wood per day.
Respectfully, yours,
OSBORN & DYE.
Under date of September 6, 1869, in a letter from the same mill, they
say, “Our mills are doing well, making 40 pounds of good merchantable
flour to the bushel, after tolling one-eighth.”
N., M. & Co.
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We forbear to extend the publication of the large amount of similar
testimony in our possession, as these statements from many points of the
country widely distant from each other, indicate the various conditions
under which our mills are placed and operated. We hope they will be
found useful and instructive.
N., M. & Co.
REFERENCES.
NAMES OF SOME WHO HAVE ORDERED, AND ARE USING OUR MILLS AND MACHINERY.