The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-06-18

A Trip to Fremont.-We took pleas.
ant run up TO the plucky little city Of Fre-
mont last week. We were much pleased
with the appearance of the country on the
line of the L. Z. & L, r. R., though sorry
to see the devasted fields which followed in
the path of the late storm which passed
across the northeast corner of our county.
The marks of the hail are distinctly visible
upon the fences, and fine fields of wheat are
completely ruined. Stopping long enough
at FostOria to make the acquaintance Of Mr..
/ E. Padgham, the gentlemanly agent of the
Road, we continued our journey, in company
with our friend Thomas, of the NeloS, who,
in company with goodly number of the
people Of FOstoria, were on their way to hear
that grandest of musical humbugs, Philip
Phillips, A bird's-eye view of Fostoria
convinced us that it is one of the most thriv-
ing and pleasant places in this part of the
State. We hope to be better acquainted with
its people.
Arriving at Fremont we were in another
quandary. We knew that both the Cooper
House and Kessler's Hotel were tip-tOp
places Of resort for the weary traveller, but
which to favor with our dignifed presence
was the question. After due deliberation,
we concluded that we would go to the
Cooper House, and were not sorry for having
done so. "Mine host" Kaufman, has re-
ducod that most difficult of all callings,
"keeping a hotel" TO a science. We also
made the acquaintance of "mine host" of the
Kessler House, and found him clever gen.
tleman.
After an excellent supper we started out
to see the city, under the guidance of our
friend Burgoon. On every hand we found
evidences of thrift and prosperity. Beauti-
full residences and spacious business rooms
gave ample evidence of the energy and busi-
ness qualities of the people. We think that
in fne residences, with tasty surroundings,
Fremont surpasses our own place, but in the
matter Of commodious and elegant business
rooms, we are decidedly ahead. Her school
houses are very neat and commodious struc-
lures, as are her churches, with which she
seems to be well supplid. Her streets ap-
pear to be kept in excellent repair, and, in
most respects, she appears TO be thriving
and beautiful city. Want of time compelled
us 70 forego the pleasure of visit with our
brethern of the press. We had the pleasure
OF making many pleasant acquaintarces-
Among these we might mention DR.. i. q.
RawsOn, President of the L. E. d L. r. 4.
The Doctor is an old acquaintance of our
family though this was the first time we
had ever met him. He is a fine specimen of
the old style gentleman, courteous and af-
fable
In the evening we attended the concert at
Mammoth Hall, and submitted as graciously
as possible to be bored by the egotism and
cant of Philip Phillips. He had the plea.
sure Of repeating his small talk to a much
larger audience than when in this place. We
have always had much respect for the plain
and unassuming piety that characterizes the
church of which Mr.. P. is a member. Per
hsps Mr.. P. is good mamie certainly is,
or might be, rather fair singer-but to be
successful, he must be less egotistical in his
speaking, and less affected in his singing.
1t may not be put on for effect, but to pro-
duce good effect it were better left off.
After the close of the concert, we made
good time for the train, where we bade our
friend Burgoon good bye feeling under
many obligations to him for his kind attep
tiOn, and reached our home in "the wee sma'
hours ayant the twal,' much pleased with
our first. and we hope not our last trip to
Fremont. FaudlGy oefsrsonian.