MANUFACTURED BY Hamtmam & Durstinb, WOOSTER, OHIO Sold by AGENT. OF '°bp Hhrtmhn’s Patent Inside gliding Window Blind?, J. B. SAVAGE, PRINTER, CLEVELAND, O, COPYRIGHT 1887, BY B. HARTMAN, Wooster, Ohio. t * 2 HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. TO THE PUBLIC. “Necessity is the Mother of Invention.” JT has long been a fact well known to housewives that the old style of swinging blinds are a perplexing inconvenience, while we all admit that a proper style and system of inside window blinds are an important feature in every modern house, home and office. They afford comfort and convenience to the occupants ; they exclude light, heat, sun and cold, and give to the structure an ornamental and finished appearance that cannot be obtained without their use. They are, in fact, a part of the furniture of a house and care should be taken to select that style of blind that combines simplicity and convenience. So many objections are urged against the old style of folding blinds hung on hinges, which are not only obtrusive and cumbersome, but take up a large amount of room unnecessarily, swinging around in the way, tearing the curtains and lambrequins, sagging, etc., that they are fast becoming obsolete, and architects are generally specifying the sliding Hinds on their merits in place of the old style. Sliding blinds are, therefore, no more of an experiment. We have had them in use nearly three years, and where used have given the best of satisfaction. They are simply the best inside blind ever invented and have come to stay, and are fast becoming the future blind, and have only to be seen to be appreciated. We could print hundreds of unsolicited and gratuitous recommendations from parties who have used them, but as they speak for themselves and tell their own story in such a plain, truthful and convincing manner, it is not necessary, and hence, we say, no man contemplating the use of inside blinds can ignore them without loss. J. B. HARTMAN, Wooster, 0 ., Dec. 20, 1887. Patentee. * * HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. 3 OUR NEW CATALOGUE. THIRD EDITION. O WING to the great popularity of the “Hartman Patent Sliding Blind,” and its constantly increasing demand, and being further stimulated by the hitherto liberal support and encouragement of many prominent architects and builders, as well as by the building public in general, we have conceived the necessity of re-writing our former cata- logue, greatly enlarging and more perfectly adapting it to the interests of our advancing blind trade. Hence, we enter upon our work with the fall assurance that this Tlrird Edition of our catalogue, with its many new designs, new features and details, showing a variety of methods for the application of our blind to window frames either in new or old houses, will be appreciated by our patrons, and will be more easily understood than heretofore by the building community. THE EXTENT OF OUR TRADE. W E are almost daily receiving letters from some point on this great Continent, from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Gulf of Cali- fornia, and from the Peninsular of Florida to the Northwest British possessions, calling for our Catalogues, etc., some saying, “Sliding Blinds are commanding a great interest in this section, etc.;” others, “There is a growing demand for Sliding Blinds in this place, etc.” Another large builder writes, “I want the agency of your blinds ; there can be a large business built up here.” Another says, “It is only a question of a few years until Sliding Blinds will supplant the old fashioned hinged blind altogether.” Scores have written for agencies, shop-rights, county-rights, State-rights, etc., and thus, if we had the space, we might quote from scores of letters and multiply pages in praise of our blinds. Yet, notwithstanding all this, we now and then find a party who sticks to the old unwieldy swinging blind, like some prejudiced farmers of twenty years ago, who would not permit a reaper on their farms for any consideration — to-day the same farmers appreciate and eulogize the reaper as an indispensable. So it is, and will be, in regard to Sliding Blinds. * 4 HARTMAN &. DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. THE HARTMAN BLIND. GENERAL DESCRIPTION. HESE blinds are made to slide up and down in the window (by the use of steel springs which are hidden from view) and move the same, and as easily as sash hung on weights, and will stay anywhere you place them. Light and ventilation can be obtained from any part of the window. It is made in from two to six parts or sections in height, which move independent of each other, and in front from two to six panels or divis- ions in width depending on the width of windows. No hinges, hence no rattling or sagging, or swinging to and fro, and tangling up with curtains, lambrequins, etc., as is the case with the old style of blinds. Do not interfere with plants or flowers on the window sills. They never get out of order, and will wear twice as long as the old style of blind. Can be fitted in the window in one hour by any common mechanic. Can be taken out and replaced in a moment. They are universally liked and admired by parties who are using them, and none would exchange them for any other blind. In fact, we have sold therm to parties who have taken out of their rooms good inside blinds of the old style, and replaced them with these new and improved blinds. They have all the style, beauty and appearance of the old fashioned inside blinds, WITHOUT HAVING THEIR INCONVENIENCES and objectionable features, and their great liability to get out of order. While having all these superiorities they cost from $1.00 to $2.00 per window less than the old style, and will wear double the length of time. The average price for fitting and hanging the hinged swinging blinds is about $1.00, and an additional expense of from 50c. to $1.50 for hardware per window, while these can be put up by any ordinary mechanic for 25c. per window and cost nothing for hardware, as that is furnished with the blinds. HARTMAN &. DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. 5 These blinds have passed the uncertainty of an experiment, and are being universally endorsed by practical men, builders and architects, as fast as they have an opportunity to become acquainted with them, and are very rapidly supplanting the old, unwieldy swinging blind. Within the past year we have favorably introduced them in many of the largest cities of the United States, and are placed in the best and finest houses in the cities. In the city of Cleveland alone, in less than two years from the time the first blind was shipped into that city, there are now over two hundred houses having them in use. The Neatest and Best. S many architects and builders have expressed themselves, “The 1 1 neatest and best arrangement for inside blinds we ever saw.” They must be seen to be appreciated ; and the more you see them, the more you appreciate them. They have also a most beautiful arrangement for fly screen, consisting of an additional section which moves up and down the same as the blind, and is very much admired by all for its superior novelty and convenience. At the Tri-State Fair, at Toledo, 0., in 1884, and the same year at the Ohio State Fair, at Columbus, 0., these blinds carried off First Premiums and Diplomas against all others, and received also from the Board of Examiners a voluntary commend of special praise and recom- mendation. Bear in Mind. I lEdo not compete our blinds in price with the cheap, shoddy blinds ^ ^ on the market, which have no recommendation but cheapness, and are made for sale at any price, Our blinds are made on honor and for quality, of the best kiln dried lumber, guaranteed in every respect; and with proper care will last a life-time, which in time really makes them cheaper than the cheapest. * 6 HARTMAN &. DURSTINE. WOOSTER, OHIO. OTHER SLIDING BLINDS. I N presenting this catalogue to the public, representing our Superior Blinds, we are not ignorant of the fact that there are other Sliding- Blinds offered to the public with great pretentions to merit, but we find them all very defective ; as for instance, some with springs having- wooden friction blocks fastened to the end of each spring, which soon split off or wear out and become a constant source of annoyance. The advantages of the Hartman Blind over other sliding blinds are many. It does not require a window frame of special construction to accommodate it. Can be placed as readily into an old window as a new one. Does not, like others, require cords, weights, pulleys, etc., to balance the blinds, which makes them both complicated and expensive. Some manufacturers abandon the blind slat rod altogether, and instead employ short little iron strips reaching from slat to slat, having nails driven through them into the ends of the slats, which soon split and break off, and by this means they pretend to turn the slats, by compell- ing the operator to take hold of a single slat at a time (as there is no rod to catch by) putting the resistance of all the slats upon the little nail driven into the end of a single slat, which soon breaks lose and your blind is ragged and ruined and you cannot replace a slat without sending it to the manufactory. Another trouble is, painting or varnishing these little complicated contrivances is sure to stick them together, and ten chances to one, get broken before you get them in the window. Owing to this great trouble the manufacturers dure not send them out unfinished, but make you pay an exorbitant price for finishing at the manufactory. Others again have very faulty springs, being held by a screw at one end of the spring, operating upon the screw like a lever and fulcrum upon a weight, which has a tendency to draw the screw, and in soft wood this is soon accomplished. We might name many other serious defects, all of which the inventor of the Hartman blind has succeeded in avoiding. In the Hartman blind the pivoted slats are all connected with a neat and improved wooden rod turning all the slats connectedly. The operator taking hold of the rod (instead of a single slat), which gives a uniform pressure upon all the slats at the same time along the entire length of the rod, and as the friction is thus equally divided among all the slats bearing upon the rod, none are broken lose. Again, we use a segment shaped spring, fastened in the middle, at equal distances from ends, thus giving equal tension on each end, there being no strain on the nail or screw (see Spring, Fig. 40, Page 41), enabling us also to easily remove our blind from the window for cleaning, etc., and replace them in a moment without the use of a tool. In short we challenge the world to produce its equal in point of cheapness, durability, style, convenience, mechanical construction and general merit. All admire them. The ladies especially, who know what a nuisance the swinging blinds are. These and other improvements are well protected by patents, either allowed or applied for. We have an unprecedented trade in these goods, considering the short time they have been known, which is constantly increasing. * HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. 7 THE “LEADER.” Fig. 1. Fig. 2. NO POCKETS. Three grooves in guideways, one section in eaeh groove. Fig. 1. Represents a perspective view of our sliding blind with the three sections placed in position in the window, partly raised and partly lowered, and is called the “ Leader, ” consisting of one section of rolling- slats in front, and two sections of stationary slats and panels in the rear, either of which can be easily moved to any part of the window, and will pass independent of each other, up or down, and stay wherever placed. It also represents a Roller Shade in position neatly adjusted in between the sashes and the blinds. See more minute description Fig. 21, Page 27. This shade could as well be placed entirely inside of the blinds if so preferred. You will also notice that the Blind guides extend entirely down to the floor with the Panel Back in the rear or back ground. Fig. 2. Shows the Blinds moved down in position at the floor, neatly stored out of the way, in front of the Panel Back, and below the sashes, not in any degree obstructing -the light, with Roller Shade adjusted as before. The guideways, if desired, may extend only to the top of the window stool, and need not run to the floor unless so preferred by the builder. The cost is the same either way. 8 HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. THE “STANDARD.” Three grooves in guideways, one section in each groove. Figs. 3 and 4. Represent our “ Standard ” style. Fig. 4. Showing sections partly raised and partly lowered, and con- sists of three sections in height, two sections of rolling slats and one sec- tion stationary slats in the two center divisions, and outside divisions paneled . HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO 9 Fig. 5. NO POCKETS. Three grooves in guideways, one section in each groove. Three sections in height, with center divisions all rolling slats and outside divisions paneled. Guideways stop on Window Stool. * * JO HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. THE “SOUTHERN. Fig. 6. NO POCKETS. Three grooves, one section in each groove. Three sections in height, all Rolling Slats. This style is more especially adapted for warm and hot climates, ad- mitting of more light and ventilation than the foregoing styles. We would not, however, recommend so much Rolling Slats in a window for ordinary climates, as they admit too much dust and require more clean- ing, and rooms cannot be so readily darkened. * * HARTMAN &. DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. Fig. 7. NO POCKETS. Three grooves, one section in each groove. Three sections in height. The “Novelty” is a modification of the blinds, which has certain conveniences, and may often be preferred to the common styles before described. In this mod- ification the blind section is made in the usual manner, but the inside divisions of one section are made to swing on hinges, so as to open and shut at pleasure. The section slides up and down in connection with the other sections of which it consti- tutes a part. This swinging may be applied to any of the other styles of blinds if desired, and costs 50c. extra, including the special hardware hinges and shutter-bar, fitted on. — - ' ■ ' . ■ ■■■■ - » 12 HARTMAN & DU RSTI N E, WOOSTER, OHIO. NOTE. J HE foregoing system of blinds constitutes the prevailing styles, and by the large majority of architects and builders, one or the other is chosen. We, however, modify this system to any extent desired by our patrons. And hence we introduce the following cuts to suggest to the reader a few of the changes that may be made, and perhaps the most desirable ones. With the use of the Hartman patented extended guide- ways the blinds can be run either above or below the sashes or partly above and partly below, or all below the sill into the Hartman Patent Pocket, as illustrated on pages 24 and 25, Figs. 17 and 19. Thus in either case uncovering the entire window. For the sake of distinction and convenience we classify these various styles under the letters of the alphabet, U, V, W, X, Y, Z. We have also indicated the combination of rolling slats, panels and stationary slats to be used in the six following styles, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, and in this manner they will be uniformly made, except only, upon special orders will changes be made, and then variations must be spec- ified when the order is sent in. * HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. 13 Four sections in height. Four grooves in guideway, one section in each groove. Therefore all the sections pass each other and uncover f of the win dow, and consists of three sections of stationary slats and panels com bined and one section all rolling slats. Style U. Fig. 8. NO POCKETS. 14 HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO NO POCKETS. Four sections in height. Four grooves in guide way, one section in each groove. Therefore all the sections pass each other and uncovers f of the win- dow. Two sections of rolling and two sections of stationary slats in the middle divisions and outside divisions panels. * HARTMAN &. DURSTIN E, WOOSTER, OHIO 15 Style W. Pig 10. Pockets below with our patent cover and window stool. Pour sections in height. Four grooves in guideways. Extended, guide ways in pocket to receive all four sections. Two sections rolling and two sections stationary slats in the middle divisions and outside divisions panels. 16 HARTMAN &. DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. Style X. Fig. 11. Pockets above and below. Four sections in height Two grooves in fiuideways extending into the pockets with patent cover, two sections in each groove. The inside rolling slat sections meet at center of the window when the blinds are closed. See sectional view, Fig. 14, page 19. HARTMAN &. DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. Style Y. Fig. 12. Pockets above and below. Three grooves in guideways extending into the pockets with patent cover. Two sections in each groove. The inside rolling slat sections meet at the center of the window when the blinds are closed. See sectional view, Fig. 15, page 20. 18 HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. Style Z. Fig. 13. Plain or Ornamental Transom at Top. This figure suggests to the architect and builder how the guideways can be ex- tended up in front of the transoms to receive all the sections and thus uncover the entire window and does not obstruct the view of the transom from the outside. This plan may consist of three or four sections in a window and a corresponding number of grooves in the guideways. And it is a good plan to be adopted when ceilings are high and windows set near the floor so as to aff ord no room for pockets below. HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. 19 Detail Showing Position of Blinds when Closed. -A m ii Fig. 14. i This vertical section of window frame shows location of the different blind sections of style X, Fig. 11, in their proper position when the blinds are closed. The two sections having the rolling slats coming together in the center of the window. A. A. represents stop blocks to stop the blinds in their proper places above or below. The different sections are made to overlap each other about one inch. This figure also shows our Patent Pocket with the adjustable window sill, which is more fully detailed on pages 24 and 25, Figs. 17 and 19. 20 HARTMAN &. DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. Detail Showing Position of Blind Sections when Glosed. 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Fastened in the middle with wire nails, both ends of the spring having equal tension, the spring is balanced and, therefore, I, here is no strain on the nails, giving two bearings to each spring, while other springs used for the same purpose, have but one bearing each. The spring enters into the blind guide having the deep groove, and is hidden from view. To remove the blind from the window we have but to press the section against these springs far enough to let it pass out of the shallow groove on the opposite side, and thus all the sections can be easily removed by any lady or young girl without the use of a tool of any kind. See Fig. 40, page 41. * * 22 HARTMAN & DURSTINE. WOOSTER, OHIO. TO ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS. General Instructions Regarding the Hartman Blind. Item 1.— They are made to order only, and of a variety of different kinds of wood, as parties may desire. Item 2. — They are made from two to six sections in height, depend- ing largely on the wish of the builder and the height of the window. Item 3. — A section may consist of from two to six or eight divisions or panels in width, depending on width of window. Item 4. — All blinds are in. thick, with mortise and tenon joints well glued, and of best kiln dried lumber. Item 5. — The several sections are held in any desired position bv means of concealed steel springs, and can easily be moved up and down in the window the same as sash. Item 6. — The blinds can easily and quickly be removed from the windows for cleaning, dusting, &c. , by simply pressing them slightly to the right hand side against the springs, and be as easily replaced in a moment. Item 7. — Each section is furnished with all the necessary hardware fitted on, either of Berlin bronze, nickel plate, or real bronze. Item 8. — The springs vary in size and tension to suit the weight of blinds. Item 9. — The springs consist of one solid piece of steel well tem- pered, which has two friction bearings, equally balanced on its center and not fastened at one end only, like others, and complicated with wooden friction blocks to split off, or with cords, weights and pulleys. Item 10. — The pivoted slats are all connected with a neat and im- proved slat rod, which is after all, the best method of turning the slats known to the trade. Item 11. — They are made of any desired combination of rolling slats pommels, and stationary slats, all panels being raised on both sides, thus forming a pleasing variety, for which Hartman holds the exclusive pat- ent right. Item 12. — The Hartman'BIind does not absolutely require a special construction of window frame, but can be suited to all kinds of frames in new and old buildings. Item 13. — We also make a Patent Fly Screen, to be used in conjunc- tion with the blinds, and slides like the blinds to any position desired. Is a great convenience and much admired by the ladies. Item 14. — Bear in mind, all the manufacturer furnishes with the blinds, are the guideways (long enough for pockets when used for that purpose), the necessary number of springs and wire nails, and a com- plete set of the necessary hardware for each set of blinds, fitted on. Item 15. — Nothing is furnished for pockets either above or below, except by special agreement; as pockets can be readily made and ar- ranged at the house by the carpenter. Item 16. — Painting or varnishing will also be done in a superior manner in any desired style, plain or fancy, at our list prices for finishing. Item 17. — State also if the blinds are to run into pockets either above or below, or if both above and below, and give the additional length of the guideways. HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. 23 Item 18. — Order the style of guideways by numbers on catalogue and state whether moulded or square edges are wanted; if this information is not given, we use our own judgment and make them in the usual form as per details on pages 37 and 38. Item 19. — All blinds are put free on board cars at the place where manufactured in good condition, and well boxed and bill of lading for- warded to purchaser, and here our responsbility as to damages, breakage or delays in transportation ceases, unless by special agreement otherwise. Item 20. — In all cases where the guideways project into the room be- yond the casing on account of narrowness of jambs, short pieces of the same should be mitred with the guideway across the top of the window to make a complete finish around the top. Item 21. — When pockets are intended to be used, the guideways may be ordered in advance , and placed into the window at the proper time before finishing up. The blinds can any time afterward be readily placed in position. Item 22. — Printed Order Blanks are furnished free on application to all desiring our blinds; these are very important to prevent mistakes, and should be carefully filled out and forwarded to us. Item 23 — Directions. — To take measures when ordering give exact width between the jambs, or where the guides and blinds are to set; give full width without allowing for guideways, as we allow for the thickness of the guides ourselves in making the blinds. Give exact height from top of window stool to under side of head jamb. When blinds are to run into pockets, give full length of guideways. For Segment Head, Gothic or Half Circle tops give full size drawings of heads. Item 24 — Caution. — See to it that window frames are made of uni- form width from top to bottom. Sometimes carpenters put frames up out of square and plasterers crowd the middle of the jambs together, making the frame narrower in the middle than at the top and bottom, which prevents the easy movement of the blinds, as well as the sash. Keep the jambs straight. Item 25.— Never allow your painter to varnish the grooves in the guideways and daub the edges of the blinds that enter them, as it is sure to make them stick and move hard and rough. Then you are apt to find fault with the blinds, when it is not in the least their fault, but in your finishing. Scrape all the varnish off the edges and out of the grooves, and oil with linseed oil; that will give them the varnish -color, and if they should move hard, apply a little lubricating oil, especially in the shallow grooves. Now if you neglect these instructions don’t fault the blinds if they move hard or rough, for the fault is your own. The same error is also made by careless workmen who daub the rolling slats and make them stick fast. Item 26. — It will be noticed by referring to detail of guideway No. 8, page 38, that it may be used where jambs are too narrow for a wide guideway as shown in Figs. 22, 23, 25," 26, 30, 33,34, in which it will be seen that the sections are reduced in thickness on the edges to fit in the narrow grooves, thereby requiring less width of jamb and guideway to receive the blinds. When this is desired, it must be so ordered, for in the absence of any special instructions on this point, they will be made the usual way. 24 HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. DETAILS FOR POCKETS. Scale 3 inches to the foot or quarter full size. This drawing details in part the “Hartman Patent Blind Pocket,” with panel back in front of the blinds and adjustable window stool to cover the Pocket to prevent accumulation of dirt and small articles from falling into the pockets. TAKE NOTICE. We have the only Patent in the United States and in the Dominion of Canada for this important and convenient arrangement, and we here- by warn all builders, architects and the general public not to use the same or its mechanical equivalent except for the “Hartman Patent Blind” only, without written consent of the Patentee. All infringements will be vigorously prosecuted. HARTMAN &. DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. 25 Fig. 18 represents the blinds thus neatly stored away in a pocket, with the panel back in front of the blinds, and the patent adjustable win- dow sill or lid to close up the pocket as illustrated with dotted lines. See Fig. 19, which shows a side view of the same and represents the blinds stored down in the pocket and shows the manner of constructing the same with stationary panel back in front. The front part of the window sill is made stationary, and the back portion of which may be provided with hinges to operate as a lid over the pocket, as shown by the dotted lines when opened, and neatly fit- ting over against the sash or sash bead and jambs when closed. See Fig. 17. Or if preferred, instead of using hinges, the window sill may be made to slide in transverse grooves cut across the blind guides, thus to open and close the pockets by the sliding of the sill out and in. This panel back may also be made movable by employing a blind guide with an additional groove, and be made to slide in unison with the blinds, and when used in connection with the two close sections of blinds, forms a complete closing of the windows and protection against cold winds, dust, &c. * HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. Scale, 1)4 inch to the foot. This shows the manner of ob- taining pocket when it is desired to carry the blinds lower than the floor. The joist A being cut away. D represents the position of wainscoating or plastering that should be put in to show a finish when the blinds are removed. A slide may be provided at the floor to close the pocket when blinds are removed. No window stool in this case. However, our Patent Pocket as described on the preceding- pages, can easily be arranged if desired. * HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. 27 We have reproduced the drawing on page 7 and Fig. 2 showing a front elevation of a window frame when the blind sections are all stored away down to the floor, by the use of our patented extended gnideways. With a view of giving a fuller detail in which Fig. 21 represents a verti- cal sectional side view of the same, and manner of constructing the win- dow frame, &c. See also Fig. 20. It also details the manner of adjust- ing a Roller Shade on the bead or sash stop, if one is desired. If the bead or sash stop should be too narrow to receive the roller, it may be widened at the top by placing in the space occupied by the lower sash a block of even thickness of the bead, or the bead may be made short enough to receive the roller directly above it against the jambs. * * 28 HARTMAN &. DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. Details of Sections of Window Frames. We have endeavored in this catalogue to answer all the inquiries made in time past, in regard to the adjustment of our blinds to windows old and new, and the manner of constructing frames best adapted to our va- rious styles of blinds, with or without pockets. To illustrate more fully the same, we now present to the reader a number of details of sections of window frames, to assist architects and builders in getting out their full sized details suitable for the application of our blinds. The architect will readily see that these details may be easily modified to any extent the case demands and are intended more as a suggestion to the practical builder than as a necessity. The fourteen following details are all drawn on a scale of 3 inches to the foot, or quarter full size. 2x4 Studding. 1 Inch Siding. Fig. 22 illustrates where the jambs are left wide enough to receive the blind guide grooves directly into them, as shown in the cut. This will allow the sash to be removed without removing the blind guides. In this way the usual inside and outside stops can be used on a 2x4 studding wall with inch siding. This is a good plan to adopt when window' frames are made for new buildings. i HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. 29 DETAILS. Pig. 23. Scale — Vi Full Size. 2x5 Studding. Inch Siding. Fig. 23 represents the blind guides and the usual inside sash stop placed upon the jambs. The outer section, or blind, next to the glass, slides against the sash stop, the grooved strip being- made narrower than usual and is combined with the sash stop to complete the blind guide. On this plan blind guides and sash stops must be removed before sashes can be taken out of the window, and is usually adopted where houses are already built, having the common window frame. The details shown in Fig. 24 on a narrow window jamb provides ample room for three or four grooves in guideway, and when the guidewavs project into the room beyond the casing the guideways must be car- ried around the top of the window with head pieces and guideways mitered at the upper corners and a supporting strip or small moulding placed in the angle formed by guideways and casing as shown in the cut, Fig A. In this detail sash stop and blind guide and This combination of parts is Seal V\ Full Size. 2x4 Studding. Inch Siding. the guideway performs the double duty of takes the place of the common sash stop, protected by patents. * 30 HARTMAN & DURSTIN E, WOOSTER, OHIO. DETAILS. Fig. 25 represents the guide- ways set with its rear edge against the front edge of the jamb and set back from the front surface of the jamb, so that the sash can be removed without removing the Blind guide. This combination of parts is protected by patents. Fig. 25. Scale % Full Size- 2x4 Studding. Inch Siding, Fig. 26 shows details for 2x5 studding wall with inch siding, and where \ plenty of jamb room is de- sired, the outside casing may be made to form the sash stop, as shown in the cut, thus making more room inside the sash. Taking it for granted where inside shutters are used, outside Shutters are not wanted, hence we allow the outside casing to form the sash stop. We also prefer what is shown in the cut, and re- commend in all cases where it is practical, to set the blind guides back an inch or two from a flush line of the inside surface of the jamb, for the reason that the light is less obstructed by the jambs, the sash can be more easily removed, and affords a finer and better inside finish for the window. Fig. 26. Scale % Pull Size. 2x5 Studding. Inch Siding. HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. 31 DETAILS. Fig. 27. Scale % Full Size. 2x4 Studding. Inch Siding. Fig. 27 is a detail where the Blind guide extends far into the room, beyond the cas- ing. In this case we support the guideway with a back moulding or supporting strip put on the face of the cas- ing against the back of the Blind guide, which not only supports it, but also makes a de- sirable pilaster finish, which may be varied to suit the taste of the individual. Note. — This combination of Blind guide, casing and supporting strip, is thoroughly protected by patent, and we caution all parties against infringement under penalty of the law. Fig. 28 is intended to suggest to the builder how the gui deways can be reduced in width for narrow walls and jambs, showing the guideway in this case to be but inch wide, and* makes a complete job. When this guide- way is desired, it must be called for by the number of the figure as here given. Fig. 28. Scale 54 Full Size. * * 32 HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. DETAILS. Scale Vyi inch to the foot. A 13-inch Brick Wall. Figures 29 and 30 represent a section of ordinary window frame for brick or stone build- ings, showing the position of the Blind guides and Blind sections (c. c. c.), which are placed in the grooves; and also the inner or sub-jambs upon which the Blind guides are placed; set back as stated un- der Figures 26 and 27 and the ordinary sash stop in its usual position. Note. — When making or- ders, call all things by their proper names as given in this Fig. 30. Scale Vi full size. A 13-inch Brick Wall. HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. 33 DETAILS. v S_ Fig. 31. Scale Vi Full Size. Fig. 32. Fig. 31 details the manner of boxing out 1£ inch in a cheap way to make room for the guideways, and at the same time make a desirable Pilaster Finish to the window with very small additional expense. We are often required to furnish guideways with square edges to be employed as shown in Fig. 32, which is intended more especially to suggest to the architect and builder, the manner of using- such, planted on the inner jamb of the window frame permanently, with the inside finish; the casing lapping- over the edge of the guide- ways, as shown in the engrav- ing. In this detail it is re- quired to box out the casing £ of an inch. Care must be taken that the exact width of the guideways is given in the order. Scale % Full Size. 34 HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. DETAILS. LATH > PLASTER iS m Boxed Out Fig. 33. Scale — X A Full Size. by the proper number as given in this than given here are wanted, send perfect drawing for pattern. Fig. 33 represents an- other plan for widening the jambs in narrow walls by boxing out the distance re- quired to allow the casing to come flush with or lap >over the blind guide, thus making a fine pilaster finish, giving it a more prominent and bold appearance. This design can be varied to any extent desired by the architect. Blind orders, when box. ing out is intended, should always state the width and style of blind guides required catalogue. If other patterns Fig. 34. Scale — Vi Full Size. 13 Inch Brick Wall With Flared Jambs. Fig. 34 details the manner of adjusting the guide ways upon flared and beveled jambs in brick or stone buildings. Or- ders for flared jambs should always be ac- companied with draw- ings showing the flare of jambs and bevel of guideway or full sized pattern for guideway. HARTMAN &. DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. 35 DETAILS Showing Upper Pockets with Extended G-uideways into Them. CEIL INC We give but one gen- eral detail for upper pockets (merely as a suggestion), all of which are very simple and easi- ly arranged by any arch- itect or builder, who will readily see that a variety of modifications can be made with regard to finish in panels, brackets, pilasters, etc., to suit the taste and de- sired expenditure of the builder. This detail represents a 3-grooved guideway extended into the upper pocket, and matches in with detail Fig. 3b, which shows the corresponding lower section of the window frame, also suitable for style “ Y,” Fig. 12. It may also be used for any windows of three sec- tions high where pock- ets are desired above. The same detail can be employed with more or less grooves in the guideway to correspond with the number of sec- tions in the window. Fig. 35. Scale >4 Full Size. Fig. 36. Scale Yi Full Size. * 36 HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. Full Size Sectional Detail of Window Frame. A full size section of window frame showing the relative location of all the parts connected with the guideways. “A ” is our patent sup- porting strip. The dotted lines at “ B ” shows the depth of groove which receives the springs on the right hand side. Dotted lines “C ” represents width of guideway No. 2 with square edges. See also Fig. 32, where the casing overlaps the guideways. * * HARTMAN &. DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. 37 Details of Full Size Guidways. The shallow grooved guides are placed on the left hand window jamb. The deep grooved guides represented by the dotted lines which also re- ceives the springs, are placed on the right hand jamb. The dotted lines seen across the edge of the cut, show the full width of the respective guide ways when the front edge is to be left square to receive the inside casing as represented in Fig. 32, page 33. Guideway No. 2 is adapted for the “Standard.” Guideway No. 3 is adapted for the “Eureka” and the “Southern.” Guideway No. 4 is adapted for style “V.” Guideway No. 5 is adapted for style “IT.” * 38 HARTMAN & DURSTINE WOOSTER, OHIO. * Details of Full Size Guideways. CONTINUED. Guideway No. 6 is adapted for style “X.” Guideway No. 7 is intended for windows having but two sections, and each section having rolling slats, or for 4 sections of rolling slats with 2 sections in each grove, similar to style “X,” page 16 Guideway No. 8 is intended for especially thin blinds when so ordered . Guideways Nos. 9 and 10 suggest a moulded finish, which may be placed on their edges in a variety of patterns, when used on wide jambs. Guideways usually should be of the same wood as the Blinds, and should be ordered and selected by the numbers as shown on the cuts. If any other pattern than shown above is wanted, send full size details. No extra charges for new patterns. I HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. 39 Full Size Details of Hardware. Our hardware trimmings consist of Berlin Bronze, Nickel Plate and genuine Bronze. The patterns being as illustrated below. Drop Pull, Pocket Lift, Finger Plate and also Burglar Proof Auto- matic lock not illustrated. DROP PULL. This pull is placed underneath the bottom rail of one or more of the upper sections as the style of blind requires, the arms of which will pass up through the plate into yV in. holes bored into the blind rail to receive them. 40 HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. Full Size Details of Hardware. CONTINUED. POCKET LIFT. --- ■ — w it V ' HP m i ! 11 :;: — ® ssss 111 " ; 1 ■ ' 1 Ss > " gE ^ g 5^ Fig. 39. This lift is fitted into the top rail of all sections running into the pocket, by which the blind sections are drawn up. The arms also, like those of the “Pull,” pass down into T 5 g inch holes to receive them, making the whole flush with the top of the section. We also furnish the ordinary hook sash lift for the lower inside section, when it does not run into a pocket. NOTE. Bear in mind, all blinds are made f of an inch thick, with mortise and tenon joints, and well glued, and panels are raised on both sides. * HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. 41 Full Size Details of Hardware. SPRING. Fig. 40. Fig. 40 is a full size cut of our Spring with friction bearings at each end. fastened in the center with two wire nails, so that the Spring is evenly balanced and does not draw on the nails. Note — Fasten the Springs on the right band side of each section and as near the top and bottom of the stile as it will work. Springs are all of the same length but of two widths and thicknesses, suited for light and heavy blinds. Fig. 41 represents full size Finger Plate, which is fitted flush into the face of the mullions on nearly all the sections, or where the style of blind requires them. FINGER PLATE. Fig. 41 . * * 42 HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. Our Automatic Burglar Proof Blind Lock. E are just at this writing perfecting an automatic Blind Lock which will be as near Burglar Proof as anything can be made for the purpose, which will securely lock each section in its closed posi- tion, and cannot be opened from the outside without breaking the blinds to pieces. This adds a very important feature to our blinds which no other sliding blind has, and one that all have long felt the importance of, which also gives a double security to our windows against outside intruders. Eacli set of blinds will be furnished with these Burglar Proof Locks, ready fitted, free of charge. Of this we have the exclusive control. Patent applied for. TERMS. UR Terms are Cash on receipt of, or on examination of the goods. ^ or C. 0. D. to all parties who are unknown to us, or who are not favorably rated in the commercial agencies, or do not furnish other sat- isfactory references as to financial ability. In the latter case the owner of the building may make the order, and become himself responsible or the blinds. Parties ordering binds must also be responsible for anv mistakes or errors they make in the order. No blinds will be exchanged or altered without extra charge, unless the mistake was our own. Send money by draft, money order, express or registered letter. Send no individual checks, except by special agreement. DON’T FAIL TO READ THE APPENDIX. — 4 " HARTMAN & DURSTI N E, WOOSTER, OHIO. 43 COMBINATIONS. STATIONARY SLATS ROLLING SLATS and ST A- AND PANELS. TIONARY SLATS. This figure represents the Hartman patent stationary slats, which is a fine imitation of the rolling slats, and is generally used in one or more of the upper sections, and when seen from the outside, have the ap- pearance of rolling slats closed. The slats overlap each other similar to the rolling slats, and are secured with tenons in the grooves on the edges of the stiles and mullions. These having all the style and beauty of the rolling slats, have the advantage of being dust proof, easy to clean, do 7iot rattle and fall open when you desire to darken the room; and in a sliding blind are much more desirable than all rolling slats, as the principle of the rolling is substituted with the sliding principle, that is, the sliding takes the place of the rolling to a large extent. When light or ventilation is wanted we slide the sections to any desired posi- tion. It is a common experience that too many rolling slats in a win- dow are a nuisance. Hence most builders combine them with solid panels. But our patent slat we regard as another improvement, and combines beautifully with panels and rolling slats. Hence our various styles and combinations as shown in this catalogue, arc the prevailing styles and are largely ordered by architects and builders. Note. — On this combination of solid panels and stationary slats, and rolling slats and stationary slats in a Sliding Blind Section we hold the exclusive right to manufacture, sell or use the same under the Hartman patent, and caution all parties against infringements. Patented Nov. 15 , 1887 . * * 44 HARTMAN &. DURSTINE, WOOSTbR, OHIO. PATENT FLY SCREEN. Fig. 44. Our Fly Screen substantially constitutes an additional section which slides up and down the same as the Blinds. This is placed, usually, in the rear groove of the guideway next to the sash, and being placed inside the glass affords superior convenience to the operator, and they will not rust out in a year or two, as do those placed on the outside of the window. They are usually made one-half the height of the window or the height of the lower sash. We use none but the best wire cloth, well painted (not merely stained), either plain or ornamental, as may be desired. The cloth is well stretched and fastened into grooves on its edges in a new and superior manner, and will not break loose, as it does when fastened in the usual manner with the use of tacks. HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. 45 OUR SECOND CLASS BLINDS FOR STAINED OR PAINTED FINISH. I N selcting lumber for first-class blinds, we lind there is a great deal of good lumber of all kinds of wood thrown in off-falls on account of stains, sap and a variety of colors, not sufficiently uniform to permit it to go into blinds to be finished natural wood. This lumber is in all other respects first-class, sound and dry &c., and will make equally as good work as any 01116]' for any colored, stained or painted finish. In regard to workmanship, hardware, and, in short, in every other respect, except as named above, are as good in quality and guaranteed the same as the best. The prices for these blinds, for any of the different styles, will be 10 per cent, less than the price of first-class blinds. TAKE NOTICE. We make no difference in price of blinds when made up of the different combinations of slats and solid panels or of all slats or all panels, all being the same price. AN IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION. Architects specifying sliding blinds and wishing to use ours, should be particular to name the Hartman Patent Sliding Blinds. Contrac- tors may supply a cheap shoddy sliding blind (as has alrendy been de- veloped in a few instances) when their clients supposed thay were get- ting the Hartman blinds, which has not only been a source of annoy- ance to us, but also a damage to both the architect and to his client. Therefore, we wish to impress it also upon the mind of the party build- ing, who are desiring to use our blinds, to so instruct his architect be- forehand, that the proper blinds are specified. NOTE. On account of the superior durability of this style of blind, we especially recommend them for places where they receive rough usage, as in hotels, public halls, colleges, school houses, &c. Children cannot swing on them and break them down. •* 46 HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. Our Improved Inside Folding Blinds. HILE our many patrons mostly call for the Patent Sliding Blinds, yet we are not unmindful of those who still prefer the folding blinds, and we shall be glad at all times to receive their orders. Our folding blinds are an improvement on the old style, neater and bet- ter made, and we can truthfully say, are not excelled by any folding blinds in the country. We make these, like the sliding blinds, of the various kinds of wood, of best kiln dried material and of similar combi- nations as may be desired. THE PKICE of folding blinds is the same price list as for sliding blinds, depending on the number of folds, width of windows, kinds of wood, etc.; with this difference, however, that no hardware is included in th° price for folding blinds. Hardware, if furnished by us, will cost extra. We are also largely engaged in the manufacture of Outside Blinds of an im- proved construction, and also Doors, Sash, Mouldings, Brackets, etc. All orders intrusted to us will receive prompt attention. Particular orders for odd sizes, etc., made a specialty. We make a siiecialty of DOOR AND WINDOW SCREENS of all sizes which are also constructed on an improved, plan ; the edges of the wire cloth are inserted in grooves in the stiles and rails of the frame, enabling us to stretch the cloth more uniformly than heretofore and se- curely fastened without the use of tacks, which are continually break- ing loose. We use none but the best wire cloth, well painted, (not merely stained) either plain colors, or ornamental as parties may desire. The price of screens for all plain work is the same as given for screens on price list for blinds. * * HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. 47 DIRECTIONS FOE FITTING HARTMAN'S PATENT BLINDS. S you stand inside the room, facing window, place the deep grooved »- guideway on the right hand jamb of the window, the shallow guideway on the left hand jamb. Adjust the guideways equal distance apart, from top to bottom of window. Then fasten the deep grooved guideway with three or four £ No. 8 screws, and the shallow grooved guideway with same number of li No. 8 screws. We prefer screws to nails, so that they can be removed if desired. Now place the right hand edge of blind or section into the bottom of deep groove, pass the left hand edge of blind or section in front of the corresponding groove of shallow guideway. If the space between the left hand edge of section and shallow guideway is f of inch scant, that is, if it clears and passes the shal- low guideway by scant of an inch (to which it must be brought by dressing off if too wide), then nail on the springs, using f inch wire nails (which are furnished with the blinds) on the right hand side and as near the bottom and top of each section as they will work, putting two springs on each section. Now place the springs into the deep groove and press them back until the blind passes and slips into the corresponding shallow groove in the opposite side. Fit each blind or section the same way. When the window jambs are so narrow that the guideways project into the room further than the jambs, there must be a headpiece to guideway and mitred at corners and finished around the top, and the back of guideway can be finished up with a quarter round, or mould- ing strip. Caution. — Oil the grooves in guideways with linseed oil, never put paint or varnish in the grooves, as it will cause the blinds to stick, and if they should move hard or stick from any cause, rub into the grooves a little lubricating oil. If you will, however, allow careles carpenters, butcher them up in fitting, and painters to daub the grooves and the edges of the sections that enter into them, with varnish, then don’t fault the blinds for not working smoothly and easily. Follow these directions and all will work like a charm. 48 HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER, OHIO. TESTIMONIALS. MONGr the hundreds of testimonials we could produce from the J- most practical builders in the country, we will give space for only a few voluntarily given us and without solicitation on our part, which should he sufficient guarantee to the public to prove the merits of our blinds. In fact the Hartman Blind requires no testimonials to recommend it where it is known, and therefore the following are in- tended only for those who are unacquainted with the blinds. The fol- lowing are clippings from a few letters received from our patrons, most of them having inclosed drafts or checks in payment of blinds received: From David Hall, Contractor and Builder, Steubenville, O. : “Shutters came all right — have hung them and they work like a charm. Mr. Wal- lack, the owner, is well pleased with them; would not have any other.” From Frank: G. Schafer, Merchant, Youngstown, O. : “Allow me to congratulate you, gentlemen, on the merits of your product, of which I can say without hesitation, that it is the best thing in the shape of a blind that I have ever seen. Of the scores who have seen my blinds in operation, not one has found fault, while the universal expression is that of commendation I bespeak for sliding blinds in general, and yours in particular, that it is only a question of time when they will take the piace of folding blinds altogether.” From Monroe H. Berdine, Contractor and Builder, New Brunswick, N. J.: “Blinds are all right in every particular. Permit me to repeat the ladies’ remark, ‘They are perfectly grand.’ ” From Stewart & Jeffrey, Contractors and Builders, Ottumwa, 111.: “Are well pleased with the blinds, and will send our orders for more.” From G. R. Morrell, Builder, Tarentum, Pa.: “My Parties are well pleased with the blinds — will have 2 or 3 big orders more soon.” From J. R. Wagner, Architect and Builder, Muncy, Pa.: “The blinds are in place and work very satisfactory.” From T. C. Daugiiman, Little Sandusky, O.: “Am well pleased with the blinds; think this job will do you good, as others talk of getting them.’’ From E. L. Wagner. Builder, St. Louis, Mo.: “Several ladies I showed the blinds to were well pleased with them, and with the idea that they were out of the way of the curtains. I do not see why they should not come into general use.” From C. Cunningham, Peoria, 111.: “Your blinds give good satisfaction, much better than the ‘Hill’ blinds.” From Meader & Lyre, House Furnishings, Oneida, N. Y. : “Enclosed find draft for blinds. I am very much pleased with your blinds, the only lot in town; finished putting them in to-day; had quite a number look at them; all seem t o like them.’’ From J. it J. Reddig & Sons, Dry Goods, etc., Shippensburg, I’a.: “Blinds up and very much admired and no doubt will be a good advertisment for you.” From S. I’. Brown, Milton, Pa.: “The shutters were all satisfactory, also two orders. Mr. Cadwallader’s shutters are in use and all very satisfactory; think we can send you another order soon.” From Lewis Stratton, Salem, O. : “Those blinds came to hand all right. They are as nice as can be; give entire satisfac- tion.” From R. W. Sadler, Attorney at Law, Akron, O. : “For some weeks past I have been using in my residence Hartman’s Patent Inside Sliding Blinds. The blinds give entire satisfaction, both as to appearance and convenience.” HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER. OHIO. 49 From A. C. Guth, Wholesale Grocer, Akron, O.: “I have in my residence Hartman’s Patent Inside Blinds, and am more than pleased with them for their utility and convenience, and cheerfully recommend them as just the thing for those who want inside blinds.” From Frank O. Weary, Geo. M. Kramer, Associate Architects, Akron, O. : “We have examined Flartman’s Patent Inside Blinds, and in our judgment they fill a long felt want. We shall have no hesitancy in recommending and adopting them in buildings under our charge.” From D. W. Gibbs & Co., Architects, Toledo, O.: “We are using Hartman’s Patent Sliding Blinds, manufactured by Hartman & Dur- stine, Wooster, O. , and all things considered, think it the best blind in the market.” From Kirk Christy &Co., Lumber and Hardware Merchants, Warren, O. : “We are very much pleased with your Sliding Blinds, which we have just put up, and would like the exclusive agency for this and Mahoning counties for the sale of your blinds.” From Cleveland Window Glass Co., dealers in Sash, Doors and Blinds, Cleveland, O.: “We find the demand for your blind rapidly increasing and those already furnished are giving good satisfaction. It seems to us only a question of time when sliding blinds shall supersede folding inside blinds; being so manifestly superior in all the essential qualities of shutters, and so well adapted to fit in every kind of windows.” From W. A. Poland, Architect, Trenton, N. J. : “Having used the Hartman Patent Inside Blind in a number of houses during the past year where they give entire satisfaction to those using, and all who have seen them, I can heartily indorse all the inventor claims for them.” From E. W. Palmer, Cleveland, O.: “Messrs. Hartman & Durstine. — I placed some of your Patent Blinds in my house last year, and am well pleased with them. Several of our friends have given orders for the same kind for themselves.” From Lauer & Yost, Cleveland, O.: “Cleveland Window Glass Co.— The Hartman Patent Sliding Blinds you furnished for our Publishing House are satisfactory. Our men are pleased with them.” From B F. Wade, Cleveland, O. : “Cleveland Window Glass Co. — The Patent Sliding Blinds furnished by you last sea- son are giving perfect satisfaction. I always disliked inside blinds until I tried this kind, and now I do not see how I could get along without the Hartman blind.” From J. W. DeVeney, Publisher, Cleveland, O.: “Cleveland Window Glass Co. — I can not speak too highly of the Patent Sliding Blinds 1 got of you last season. I have had experience in building quite a number of houses and used the other kind, and must say I like Hartman’s the best of all.” P'rom Daniel Kelly, Cleveland, O.: “Cleveland Window Glass Co. — The Inside Sliding Window Blinds furnished by you are giving perfect satisfaction, and I am recommending them to my neighbors.” From P. L. Johnson, Cleveland, O.: “Cleveland Window Glass Co. — We are much pleased with Hartman’s Inside Sliding Blinds furnished by you last September. We prefer them to any kind we have seen.” From Judge Johnson, Wooster, O.: “Gents: The Inside Sliding Blinds furnished by you for my house are giving good satisfaction. They are convenient, easily managed, and out of the way.” From Michael Adler, Canton, O.: “I am pleased to express the complete satisfaction that "Hartman's Patent Inside Win- dow Blinds’ afford myself and family. We regard them par excellent’ in every respect, and a great improvement over th<; old-fashioned blinds,” From L. Barker, Dep. U. S. Int. Revenue Col., Wooster, O. : “Having ‘Hartman’s Inside Sliding Doors’ in my residence, I can speak in glowing terms of the manner in which they work, and the convenience they afford.” From Wilhelm & Co., Sash, Door and Blind Merchants, East Palestine, O. > “We have sold ‘Hartman’s Patent Inside Sliding Blinds’ the past year and they have given universal satisfaction. We consider them far superior to the hinge blind.” 50 HARTMAN & DURSTINE. WOOSTER, OHIO. From D. Hammond, Canton, 0 .: “I have been using for nearly a year ‘Hartman’s Patent Inside Sliding Blinds’ and can cheerfully recommend them. For durability, convenience, beauty and satisfaction, they are unequaled, and merit the highest appreciation.” Note — Mr. Hammond built a very fine residence and put in these blinds at an expense of about four hundred dollars, and after trying them a year expressed himself as above.” From J. Dalzelle Alexander, M. D., Wooster, O.: ‘‘I have been using the inside Blinds manufactured by J. B. Hartman in my private office and residence for the last three months, and can cheerfully recommend them as being perfect as regards their working. Elegant in design and superior to anything of the kind that I have seen for neatness and convenience.” From C. R. Hooker, Mansfield, O. : ‘‘I have placed in my new residence ‘Hartman’s Patent Window Blinds,’ and for ele- gance, convenience and finish to the window I regard them unequaled. They are ad- mired by all who see them.” From J. A. Gann, M. D., Wooster, O.: ‘‘I have been using Hartman’s Patent Inside Blinds’ for nearly three months and find them to surpass, if possible, my expectations concerning them. Their convenience, ease with which they are worked, and their non-interference with curtains and plants in the windows when used, seem to leave nothing more to be desired.” From W. H. Oplinger, Wadsworth, O.: ‘‘I have put up a number of ‘Hartman's Patent Sliding Blinds,’ within the past year for various parties, and find they give better satisfaction and much better liked than the old style of inside blinds. Having had this practical experience I can cheerfully recom- mend them as being the most desirable blind in the market.” From Jno. D. Deyarmon, Loudon ville, O.: ‘‘We take real pleasure in saying to you that ‘Hartman’s Patent Inside Window Blinds,’ for simplicity, excellence and beauty, are peerless. Their introduction cannot fail to create an immense demand. I have put them into my new residence, aud hence know their superior merits ” From Hon. John McSweeney and wife, Wooster, O.: “In expressing our appreciation of ‘Hartman’s Inside Sliding Blinds,’ we fail to find words to express our full satisfaction of them. The working of them is perfection it- self.” From Jacob Snyder, Architect, Akron, O. : “It affords me pleasure to have discovered a very desirable and useful article in Hart- man’s Patent Inside Sliding Blind. It is one, the necessity for which has long been felt; inasmuch as it is worthy to supplant the ordinary kind, which folds upon the surface, and which is found quite inconvenient on account of interfering with curtains. I shall take pleasure in stating this much to anyone contemplating the applying of inside blinds to their windows.” From Gen. A. C. Voris, Akron, 0 - : “Having put in my dwelling house Hartman’s Inside Sliding Blinds, I am pleased to say, that my wife and self are very much pleased with them, and take this opportunity of recommending them to persons wishing a convenient and practical inside blind.” From Dr. W. J. Underwood, Akron, O. : “I have had recently placed in my dwelling Hartman’s Inside Sliding Window Blinds, and I am pleased to state they give entire satisfaction.” By the kind permission of Mr. G. W. Crawford, of Cleveland, Ohio, a gentleman who has had large experience in the handling and sale of the old fashioned blinds, and who first introduced our blinds in that city, we copy part of a letter written by him giving an item of his experience in the sale of our blinds, dated Dec. 27, 1884. He says: “My mind is, there is no trouble in selling these Blinds if any one will show them up properly. My experience is, I can sell 30 houses of this kind of blinds to one of the old folding kind. We sold 626 windows of this kind, and only two houses of the old style since we took hold last September, in less than four months, and you know it has been a very dull fall. I never fear to have any one go to any house where they are in use and examine and in- quire about them. They always come back and say ‘we will use them.’ ” HARTMAN & DURSTINE. WOOSTER, OHIO. 51 APPENDIX. W E append the following information for all whom it may concern, thereby enabling all honest manufacturers and dealers to avoid all trouble arising from infringement. And he who does not heed this timely warn- ing, but will undertake to infringe on our rights, as some have already at- tempted, will be dealt with to the full extent of the law. First. — Our Overlapping Stationary Blind slats with tenoned ends, cut ob- liquely to the plane of the slat, entering into grooves in Stiles and Mullions, etc., or a series of such slats with overlapping edges provided with tenoned ends entering grooves in the stiles and munions, etc., are all protected by the Hart' man Patents No. 289,832 and 373,067, dated respectively, December 11, 1883, and November 15, 1887. Second. — Our Blind Pocket, as detailed in this catalogue, consisting of ad' justable window stool, extended guideway, with panel back, etc., (see figures 17 and 19, pages 24 and 25) is covered by Patent No. 360,523, dated April 5, 1887. Third.— The details given in this catalogue, showing the combination of Rolling and Stationary Slats and Panels and Stationary Slats in a slid- ing blind section, are thoroughly protected by Patent No. 373,067, dated No- vember 15, 1887. By referring to the claims, one and two of said patent, it will be noticed the claims cover broadly any form or kind of stationary slats, the ends of which are secured in grooves in the adjacent edges of munions and frames. We, therefore, hereby give notice to all parties who are manufacturing slid- ing blinds, several of whom in their circulars and advertisements represent these combinations, and are thereby deceiving the public and their patrons by fraudulent representations of a style of blinds they have no right to manufac- ture or sell (Hartman holding the exclusive patent right on same). Hence making, not only themselves, but also their customers, liable to damages for infringement, that unless such illegal manufacture, selling and using this pat- ented combination of parts be discontinued, we shall hold such parties respon- sible for damages and further notify all architects, carpenters and builders not to use or cause to be used by specifying the same, unless for the Hartman Patent Blind only, or by consent of the patentee. Fourth. — Now, as to the sectional details of window frames as illustrated in this catalogue, it will be seen by what here follows that we hold by virtue of the Hartman Patent, the exclusive right and control of arranging the guide- ways, supporting strip, sash stop, etc., in a window frame, so that the sashes can be removed without disturbing the guideways, all protected by patent No. 363,530. Dated August 16, 1887. Fifth. — Notice. — In view of certain claims of invention made by one Henry E. Wilier, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it is due to us and the public to state that the claims so made are fraudulent, and were upon proceedings in interference in the United States Patent office at Washington, D. C., J. B. Hartman vs. Henry E. Wilier, decided against said Wilier and in favor of said Hartman. The cause was fully heard upon evidence, argued by competent attorneys on both sides, first by the Examiner of Interference , second on appeal by the Board of Examiners and third and lastly, on appeal by the Commissioner of Patents. In each trial the question of Priority of Invention was decided in favor of said 52 HARTMAN & DURSTINE, WOOSTER. OHIO. Hartman, thereby abundantly established his exclusive rights in the matter. These claims in issue in interference embraces two of said Willer’s patents, to- wit; No. 333,185 claims first and second, No. 315,365, claim first. See William Willer’s sliding blind catalogue of March, 1886; page 4, for a copy of the fraudu- lent claims upon which said two patents were secured, and which two patents by virtue of this decision are wholly invalidated, and all persons are hereby warned against using the same and the details thereof, as shown in said cata- logue and also in his “No. 5 Architects and Builders Supplement to General Catalogue, 1886 and 1887.” His “System No. 2,” as shown in full size details on pages 5 and 16, are therefore infringements together with all the following numbers detailed in the two catalogues above referred to, to-wit, sectional details of window frames numbers, 3, 10, 11, 13, 14, 32, 36, 51, 60. 81, 82 and 102, besides others not named. These catalogues having been published previous to the aforesaid litigation and decree of court will perhaps account for their being before the public in this form and therefore from henceforward, the use of any of these forms must not be continued without license. Sixth.— We copy below from the decision of the Board of Examiners in chief. United States Patent Office, March 3, 1887. HARTMAN VS. WILLER. “Before the Examiner-in-Chief on appeal.” “In the matter of the interference between the application of Jacob B. Hart man, filed January 22. 1886, and the patents, Nos. 315,365 and 333,185, granted April 7, 1885, and December 29, 1885 respectively, to Henry E. Wilier.” The issues are as follows: First. — “The combination with a window sash and frame, of blind way- strips set back from the front or outer surface of the jambs of the window.” Second.— “The combination of window frame of grooved guide strips pro- jecting forward and extending beyond the front surface of the inner casing and the supporting strip, set in the angle formed by the junction of such guide- strip and casing and a series of blinds to slide in said grooves.” “As to both of the issues, therefore, invention by Hartman is made out be- fore Willer’s dates.” “The decision of the Examiner of Interferences awarding priority of invention to Hartman as to both issues is affirmed,” FISHER & CLARKE, Examiners-in-Chief. We also copy an appeal from the decision of the Commissioner of Patents, as follows: “Priority of invention was awarded to Hartman by the Examiner of Inter- ferences and by the Board. “Hartman’s witnesses show that the invention wa« in a window of Hart- man’s private office in the fall of 1883, and sales were made of the invention in July, 1884. “It seems to me that in both issues the testimony shows priority to rest with Hartman. The Examiner of Interferences called attention to the alleged plac- ing on sale of the invention more than two years before the filing of Hartman’s application. The Board, however, hold that the testimony is not sufficient to warrant them in calling the attention of the Commissioners to the matter. The decision of the Board awarding priority of invention to Hartman IN BOTH ISSUES IS AFFIRMED. R. B. VANCE, Apiil 26, 1887. “Acting Commissioner.” A WORD TO THE WISE IS SUFFICIENT. Avcr.r uma*y CGCU.V-IA UN! iA-!TY ^0 Instructions Concerning Hardware. SEE DESCRIPTION ON PAGES 39, 40 and 41. We furnish three qualities of Blind Hardware Trimmings, to-wit : Berlin Bronze, Nickel Plated and Genuine Bronze. All Blinds without Pockets, will be furnished with Hardware, as follows : 1st. The lower section of each window, with a hook lift, similar to the com- mon sash lift, of a small neat pattern. 2nd. All the middle and upper sections, with either Drop Pulls or Finger Plates, Parties must state In their orders which of the two patterns they prefer. If no choice is made, the Finger Plates will be furnished. 3rd. The Burglar Proof Automatic Locks will be applied to the two lower sections, or if the window consists of six sections in height, then it will be applied to the three lower sections only, as they are not considered necessary for the upper sec- tions. 4lh, On all sections running into pockets below, the Pocket Lijts will be applied. 5th. On all sections running into pockets above, the Drop Pulls will be applied. 6tb. Hardware will all be fitted on, except the 1st item, which if fitted, makes packing difficult. 7tli. For all Blinds listed at Pine, or soft wood prices, (see our Price List.) The Berlin Bronze Trimmings are furnished free. 8th. For all Hard Wood Blinds, listed at hard wood prices, (see our Price List. The Nickel Plated Trimmings will be furnished free, or Berlin Bronze if preferred. 9th. Nickel Plated Trimmings on all Blinds listed at soft wood prices, will cost extra per window, 50 cts. 10th. Genuine Bronze Trimmings, on either Soft or Hard Wood Blinds, will cost extra per window, 50 cts. All Blinds are furnished in the while, unless otherwise agreed upon for finishing. SEND IN ORDERS EARLY. It usually requires from 3 to 5 weeks to fill orders, as there are usually more or less orders promised, therefore our patrons will please send in their orders as early as possible, to avoid disappointment. And if they are ordered to be finished by us, it will require about two weeks longer time. Agents wanted in all cities of the United States and Canada. A limited number of State and shop rights will be sold by the Patentee on reasonable terms. A first- class investment for manufacturers. 1®” READ THE APPENDIX.^ HARTMAN’S PATENT SIDEBOARD AND FAMILY REFRIGERATORS. (g HE best Family Refrigerators, most economical, and require the least ice of any cooler in the market. Send for illustrated catalogue of “Hartman’s Patent Family Refrigerators,” made all sizes and styles. Also Coolers for Butchers, Saloons, Restaurants, Grocers, Hotels, Boarding Houses, Fruit Houses, &c. These hare a new and improved system of ventilating with cold, dry or pure air. All orders made direct to the manufacturers, will be sold to consumer with agent’s com- mission off, or at wholesale prices for cash. Manufactured by HARTMAN & DURSTINE, Wooster, 0.