Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1858-10-15

in 1775. These two relics were exhibited by
Mrs. Seneca Hit Of Bellevue.
A old book Exposition Of the Epistlo Of
81. Paul" printed in London in 1859.
"a Dictionarium, Rusticum, Urbanicum,
and oil sorts of Country Affairs" printed in
London, l7l7, shown by r. Harding.
Several bills Of Continental Money which
circulated 10 "tho days which tired mems
souls" to counterfeit which was death.
A largo and splendid collection of House
plants by Mrs. F. N. Quincy. W
A Century plant by Miss NJ. Justice.
A crested Aramanth some three feet in
height, with crimson blooms upon the top,
Of the size Of a two quart pitcher, sent in by
Miss E. Dorsley, of Green Creek
John Buckingham, Esq Of Clyde brought
a Pstunia in large tub, with trelis three
feet high and two feet square, which was
covered with thousands of pink flowers.
There were many other rare and beauti.
ful plants and shrubs the names Of which
VIC did not get
Over the north entrance to the Hall was
this beautiful motto the letters being form
ed of moss "Wclcomo to Arbor Of Flowers"
to the right, "Flowers, yo arc the Stars Of
Earth" to the left, "Industry and Persc-
verance our motto;" over the south door,
"Temple OF Nature and Art"
The wall on the tho south side was hung
with paintings, sent in by several of our cit
izens, conspicuous among which was tho
needle-work picture of Washington, by Mrs.
Hill an English lady, valued at 5000.
Shells and she'll work in all variety of
shapes and patterns, most tastefnlly wrought
and combined
A set of nino pieces of silvcrware by DR..
St. Clair.
A beautiful case of Millinery from the
store of Mrs. Cady and Miss Thompson.
A Light House on rock-bound coast,
with the keepers house, tastefully made of
snail shclls by tho Misses Sharp.
Several large jars of confectionery from
the manufactory of I. Clapp.
G. r. MCulloch made fine addition to
the west side by case of fancy articles
from his store.
A specimen of Sign Painting, by A. Fal-
quet, the most artistic work we have seen
in Fremont.
Large quantities of preserved Fruits, of
many varieties, showed well, but undoubtcd-
ly tasted better.
Mrs. S. Buckland had two bottles Of cur
rant vino of her own make, three years old.
John Buckingham, Esq, of Clyde, had
two bottles of currant wine of bis own make,
one bottle of which was made in 1885,
twenty-five years old This bottle was pre-
sented by Mr.. p. to the officers of tho Soci-
ety, and at tho close Fair on Friday, We
were invited among others to draw the cork
and test its quality; but being a temperance
man and believing swine is mocker" de-
clined to take part in the ceremony. Those
who did declared it TO be superb, and drank
to tho health and prosperity of tho donor.
A beautiful Palace Of Cupid decked with
flowers and fragrant with perfume, in which
reclined the little god with culver and how.
His shafts we think wero harmless then.
Floral Temple with notices, glove, vir-
tue and Beauty" on the base of which was,
October, thou art Welcome" rs
We also noticed a set of Cheoplastic
Teeth from the office of Drs. Conger d
Shaw, which for beauty, workmanship, and
natural appearance, We think cannot be ex-
colied. The citizens Of Fremont, may con
gratulate themselves on having artists in
their town, who, We think, are fully qualifi-
cd to perform all'the various operations in
the dental limo. 4.'. i''
On the oast side the wall was hung with
tN'''Ni N' PS'T, l"ui ioObhSj uIittShsj ctS'I
which shows there is still sorne hone man
ufacturies in Sandusky County.
In Mechanics Hall were two miniature
steam engines by Messrs. E. J. Conger and
H. L. Shaw. 4saeia lia a1sp at.,..
A Sewing Machine invented by b. II.
Taber of this place, and can be afforded
cheaper than any other machine.
Stoves from tho store of Roberts & Shell
den, together with many agricultural imple-
nents. -fla -1-F1
Some fno specimens of Sadlery and
Harness work by Jas. Kridlcr, f. T. Ray
mond, and Geo. Micheal. ,e ri. ti0.,
A large case Of beautiful hardware, lamps,
saws, cutlery, DC, from tho store of Garfield
d Brother.
Marble monumental work, by Smith q
Bush.
ThOn there were reapers and mowers,
corn and seed planters, corn shcller and ci-
der mill, pIows, washing machines, corn
and cob mill, grain cradles, DC.