an American Inventor. Mr Cyrus Chambers Jr Overbrook Pa was born at Kennett Square Pa December 6 1833 and died after a brief illness on July 9 1911 His inclination toward mechanical pursuits manifested itself early in life and the many machines and other devices which he made while a boy attracted considerable attention A miniature high pressure steam engine composed of 150 pieces of gold and silver and weighing when completed less than half an ounce was one of his achievements. His earliest invention of note was a paper folding machine for books and newspapers This was put into commercial use in 1857 and led to the establishment of the firm known as Chambers Brothers & Company
