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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-02-27
HANGING AN AXE.


A correspondent of the Germantown TEL
egraph thus describes the proper mode of
hanging an axe:
To hang an axe is generally looked upon
as a very small affair, but there is art in it
as well as in most evrything else. The lack
of proper adjustment of the helve to the
axe and the axe to the helve compels many
a man to make an exertion in chopping
that is unnecessary, and is labor thrown
away. Many axes have too much bit and
too little poll or head; they are out of bal
ance. With such an axe man can only
hack or peck in comparison with an axe
properly made and properly hung.
An axe, to hang right, should be so bal
anced that if there were a joint in the. han
die near the eye of the axe, in making the
swing for blow it will keep its proper
position, and enter the wood with but lit
tie control from the handle. The helve, as
rule, should control the axe when out of
the wood, and the axe control the helve
when entering the wood; and to make this
rule work to the best advantage, the helve
where the hand slips, should be small and
springy. A large proportion of the axe
helves used are too stiff and clumsy.
When the poll and bit of an axe are out
of balance, in having too much bit and too
little poll, and in making the swing for a
blow the bit is pulling away and trying to
force the poll back, it can be remedied by
filling the near lower edge of the eye down
the eighth of an inch, more or less, as the
occasion requires, every little filed being a
clear gain of double that amount on the
disproportion Of the bit and poll. Axes are
generally a little concavc between the two
ends of the lower edge of the eye, so that
the filing is not much of a job to do
Fifty years ago Elias Kaign, at kaign's
Point, n. j., made better balanced axes
than any that are made now. They had,
however, one objection that axes do not
have now. His polls were of the proper
weight to balance the bit, but the poll was
too broad at the top. A ship cannot sail
well without a ''clear rum because she
drags too much water after her; and so it
is with the broad-topped poll to an axe, it
drags too much atmosphere after it. This
is small objection, but since it is an OBJ
lection, why not dispense with it Don't
let the boys drive the iron wedge with the
axe then, for it will not cut so well, even if
the edge is in the best Of order
Chopping, when done understandingly
and scientifically, is one of the pleasantest
occupations of the falmer-it is luxury.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17
LOCAL NOTICES,
Why Insure vour Propertv2

Why Insure your Property?
1t is every mans duty TO insure-the COM
mon ties of interest makes it equally as i'm
pOrtant, as it is to properly secure money
when loaned. Fires will occur, notwith-
standing all the precautiOn to prevent them.
The average loss in the United States is es-
timated at One Hundred and Eighty Thous-
and Dollars per day. Buildings complete.
ly unexpOsed, substantially constructed, and
to all appearances safe from fire, are not un-
frequently among the subject that makes up
this vast volume of daily losses, No build
ing, no matter how secure, is exempt from
the visitations of the "unconqueraDle ele-
ment Prudence, wisdom and business
ability are the adOrnments and characterist-
les of the advocates and patrons ofInsurance
Companies. Then weigh this common YER
dict well, contemplate the Withering blow
dealt at your resources, obtained perhaps
through years of toll, should fire visit you
uninsured habitation, business house or
stock of merchandise.
Insure at once, wait no longer, and should
your property fall prey to the maddening
strides of fire, the loss will be received by
many, and born without any consciousness
of injury. Patronize the Home. of Oolum-
bus-it pays its losses promptly:
OHAs. BRUNTHAvER,
Agent, Fremont, o
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17
County Fairs.

We find the following in the american
AgricatltariSt ard print it as peculiarly
seasonable just now. We hope our readers
will bear it in mind, think of our own fai,
and act accordingly
Save time to attend the Fairs: and he
sure 10 send or take something to help tha
show. Have it in the best possible order.
and don't expect so confidently to get the
prize as to be made uncomfortable if vou
loose it. 1t is a shame to be beaten, but it
would be shameful for poor article to take
a prize over better one. Therefore, rejoice
that something more excellent than yours
could be raised, and that the raiser brought
it. A good part of your reward should be
in having contributed to make a fine show
A man seldom gains credit to himself bv
declaring openly that things he has at home
are much better Than those exhibited. Such
statements, if made, should be said pri.
vately, and generally in self-condemnation
for not having brought the articles. The
unsuccessful competitor seldom gains more
than an unenviable notoriety By openly
impugning the motives OF judges.
Every one is happy to receive prizes, aud
the hope that he may is a great inducement
to present articles in competition. The
honor and credit should count for much,
the money for very little; and, really, the
motive of contributing to make a
fine show, should be the chief inducement
to exert ones self for the Fair. An ex-
hibitor going to the Fair with these feelings.
will not leave his wagon loads of fruit,
vegetable and dairy products outside while
he searches through the exhibition tables
before be decides to exhibit. There is
nothing criminal in this, but it is certainly
not honorable and commendable,
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

The September lumber of Whitney's Mu.
sical Guest is out containing two pretty
songs entitled-'Have they forgotten me al
Homer by DondOre; and I've received q
sweet letter from Home, by Shattuck. Six
pages of music are contributed by J.H.
Stock, entitled Home sweet Home. Taking
it altOgeiher-music, songs, ect.-it makes
qnite home guest. Ten cents will buy a
sample copy. Address W. W. Whitney, To-
ledo, Ohio.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

The Steamer Oliver Hazard Perry, took
fire, at Sandusky, on the morning of the 4th
The fire occurred in the aft-cabiu, and soor
spread along deck. As the Steamer lay neal
the Warehouse, of Messrs. Lockwood L Co.
her lines were cast off, and she doated out
into the bay. Mr.. Monk, went out to her
in ''bunty, and attempted to scuttle her,
but failed to accomplish it. Afterwards q
tug went out and towed her in where the en-.
gines could play on he-. The fire was thus
exiinguished. The wood work is q total
loss, but the machinery will be saved.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

Dr. E. Dillon-Ofice Practitioner
has on hand large assortment of Medicines
and other articles for dispensing, sufficient
for the treatment of every class and variety
of disease. Regular Office hours from A.
NJ, till 3 P. NJ. at al other hours (when not
in his Ofice) can usually be found at his
home situated on the same lot adjacent to
the Court House, Fremont, Ohio. DR.. E
Dillon. 27-39
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

Swindled.-AnOther victim of the con-
fidence dodge, has been found. He was
met at MOnrOeville, by one of the ''nice
gentlemen, on the Slh inst. who prOfessed
to be travelling for a Detroit house, and
would get gTeeuy a situation in the same
house, Then followed walk, in which a
creditor with 500 claim was met, and the
victim was bled to the amount of $40, and
allowed to wait for the return of the "nice''
man, Eao didn't come back.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17
George keenan, Els

George Keenan,, Esq. :, of Norwalk, has
prepared, for the ensuing lecture season, two
lectures, one entitled "Our Life in Liberia
and Kamschatka" aud the other Adventures
in Northern Asia, " which he is ready to de-
liver this winter. The first of these was
given in this city last winter, before the IL
brsry association, and was great success
He should be secured for an evening the
coming winter,
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

Californians don't like John Chinaman
can't go the free-ballOt, and consequently
the State has gone Democratic. Formerly
Democracy used TO mean equal and exac'
justice to all men," Nov, itrepudiates one
class of foreigners. How long before il re-
pudiates all?
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17


Catholic Fair.-The lsdiesiof st. Ann
Congregation have the pleasure Of aunounc-
ing that they viii hold Fair, at Mammoth
Hail, on Oct. 9th, 7th, 8th and 9th, for the
benefit of said Congregation. The recent
purchase of Church property necessitates
them to take this means of appealing to
public generosity for assistance. Were the
Congregation alone to be benefited, their
appeal would be made with somewhat of
hesitation, but when 1t is considered that the
new property is the site of new church,
which will be an improvement to the city,
they feel cOfdent that their endeavors will
berewarded by liberal patronage Much
attention has been paid to the preparation
for the Fair, and they expect to afford their
patrons few pleasant and entertaining even
ings. An exciting feature of occasion will
be the Uoting for the respective candidates fo,
Governor. The elective franchise will he
unlimited The result Of the election viii
be declared on Saturday night. Another
most interesting proceeding will be the vot
ing of valuable cane to the most populsr
gentleman in the city, and gold ring to the
most popular lady. Such are few of the
entertainments in contemplation. Refresh
ments Of the best kind will be served every.
evening in separate apartment. Donations
of any kind viii be most acceptable. The
ladies then hope 10 be encouraged by the
benevolent public, and in return win invoke
on their kind patrons the blessing ever at
tending Charity. The Hall will be open
every afternoon aud evening. Admission
IS cents. 3S-4
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

An Elk belonging to Mr.. L. Leppelman
of this city, attacked boy aged about 10
years, on the Infrmay farm, near town, on
Thursday last, and gOred him severely in
the breast, badly injuring him. The elk
has since been killed.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

Fogy, who closes his series of letters, in
this weeks issue, (the letter will be found
on the 4th page,) takes us to task for an ex-
ira G, which found it's way into the signature
to his previous letter. We plead guilty to
the Indictment, but in exteuuation would
express the wish that he might never be
worse be-ioggy-ed.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

Rev. Mr.. Williams of Toledo, will oc-
cuPy the pulpit of the Presbyterian Church
(Birchard Hall, } on Sunday next. Rev. Mr..
Bushnell goes to Toledo, and will occupy the
pulpit of the Congregational Church in that
city the same day.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17
YoUNKMAN is maKiuc The fur fIv. an

YOUNMAE is making the fur fly, and
taking in the Greenbacks, just call at his
store opposite the POstOfice, if you want a
good suit of clothes cheap. Good 6ts war
ranted. Everything in the line of Gents
Furnishing Goods kept constantly on hand,
and sold at the lowest prices. Gall in and
see him.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

Good Goods, low prices, and certain
satisfaction are secured by all customers
who purchase their goods at the store of H.
Muuk, on Oroghan street. No use.of going
elsewhere and paying high prices whom you
oan buy your clothing ofhim so much cheap
er. Call in at ,sign-of the Giant.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

TEsTIMoNIAL.-Walter Muir, Esq, travel
ing sales man for the large wholesale Drug
House of French, Richards d Co., Of
Philadelphia, in letter to DIR. r. V. Pierce,
of Buffalo, N. Y. says: within the past
few months DR.. Sage's Oatarrh Remedy has
found upon my list most promising place.
There is in one good snuff of it more virtue
than is contained in a dozen packages of
its worthless rivals that food the market.
Rest assured, Doctor, that my appreciation
of its merits, as realized personally in my
own case, will urge me to use my best en-
deavors in introducing its sale through our
housa
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17
Agent, Fremont, {

OF INTEREST TO EvERYBoDT.-Al
persons needing Water Lime, will find it to
their interest to buy at the Warehouse. The
very best brand of Akron Water Lime is
sold by J. L. Rawson & Co., at $L5O per
barrel. Save your money aud buy at the
Warehouse. 29tf.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

An Alarm of Fire was sounded last Mon.
day which proved to be Tschumy d DON
cysOn's Factory. 1t was soon extinguished.
The Fire Department having disbanded,
was not on hand, to aid in extinguishing the
fire.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

You want an elegant suit of clothes
do you? Well go to Crane & Wykes.
They are the tailOrs you are in seach Of, fit
ting you to perfection ard charging low
prices. Their stock embraces always the
newest fashions in both costly and inexpen-
sive fabrics. Stop in and give them an order
you can't do better. 28-Iy
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17
Readables.

The Bellevue schools com meuco on Mon
day next.
NUrwalk is talking about securing a sup
ply of water.
Oysters are beginning 10 make their ap-
pearance. The mouths with the RS in them
have commenced
The Third Ohio Cavalry (Col. Zahm's,) }
will hold their reunion at Mouroeville, on
Tuesday, 2sth inst.
A little daughter of William Hollis, of
Bellevue, sell through trap door into a cell
lar, recently. and was very seriously injured.
The Saloon of Lucius Smith, at Green
Springs, was entered by burglars, on The
night of the 4ih, snd a small amount Of
money stolen from the money drawer.
The "paregoric welding" is the latest
novelty and is the first on the list 1t is
given on the first anniversary of q married
couple who have meantime been blessed with
an heir.
The editor of the Ottawa Union threatens
to discontinue his paper after the 25th if his
subscribers do not pay up. He has received
only $3.50 in six weeks. His subscribers
ought to be Christians aud pay up.
Mrs. Oassiday, wife of Robert Cassiday, of
Sandusky, was burned SO badly that she
died six hours afterwards, on the ID inst.
She had been insane for several years though
not violent. That day, being in the kitchen
her clothes took fire from the stove, it is sup
posed, with the above result.
The Forest City B. B. G. of Cleveland and
the Independents, of Mansfield, are to play
match game, at Norwalk, on the 2Sth.
These clubs recently tried their hand at
Mansfield, but on claim of unfaireness in
the Umpire, the game was discontinued, by
the Cleveland boys, the runs being in favor
of the Independent at the time. Both clubs
will try hard to win.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17


Public Scholastic Public Schools
of the City will open on Monday the 2Oth oi
Sept. Pupils who were markell doubtful,
at the closing examinations of last year, as
well as those who failed and those who we're
not examined, will take their places in the
schools 10 which they have heretofore be-
lOnged, until their cases receive considera-
ton. Scholars advanced from Hickory and
Wood St. Primaries, viii become members
Of the ID Secondary, ana those from the
Central and from John St. Primary, will at
tend the Ist Secondary.
Certificates of Promotion must be present.
ed. Foreign scholars will be required to pay
their tuition during the first week Of term.
Bates $500 for the High School, s4.O0 for
the GRAMMAR School, apd $500 for lower
grades. A limited number Of forhign
scholars only can be received, in grades bs-
low the High School. Requirements for the
high Schools are, knowledge of Arithme-
tic to the PrOgressiOns, and fair requirements
in Grammar, Geography, Reading and Spell
ling. No tuition received for less than one
half term.
Pupils commencing in either the German
or English schools, will not be allowed to
leave either, to attend the other, during the
term, without special permission. Parents
in whose families German is not spoken at
all, are sometimes disposed to send their
children to German school, with the idea that
they will thus learn German, = This is be-
lieVed to be mistake. They may learn to
pronounce German words, but they are un-
intelligable to them. The better plan for
those who wish to learn German, and who
do not hear it spoken at home, is to welt un-
til they reach the Grammar or High school
and then commence the work of Translation
and mastery of the principles of the German
languages.
German parents should bear in mind that
what their children accomplish in German,
will likely be attended with something of
loss in their English studies. Pupils leav-
ing the English for the German school will
probably fall behind their former classes.
All scholars residing South of Market St.,
from the river to the Western limits of the
city, will attend the John St. Primary; those
residing North of Market ST., and South of
OrOghan St., aud those North of Oroghan 4
East of Main St., will attend the Central
Primary.
Teachers will take notice that there will
be a Teachers Meeting, on Saturday the
18th, at P. NJ, at which all should be
present, suP'T.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

ga Rose by any other name will
smell as sweet" but clothing purchased at
any other store than that of NJ, Qryfoos,
will smell more largely of greenbacks. No
other store keeps so large a stock, and no
other can show SO great a variety of styles
OF clothes or goods. Ready made cloth
ing at panic prices, and clothing made to
order, at lowest rates.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17
LOCAL NOTICES.
I. Nc. KEEhER'S
INSURANCE AGENCY |
OFFIOE-BUOKLAND'S BLOCK,
FREMONT, O.
Z. M. KEELER'S
OFFIOE-BUOKLAND'S BLOCK,
FREMONT, O.

Many man has been entirely broken
up by the loss of his property by fire,
simply because he neglected to get it
insured at the proper time; or, if he
did insure, he was not particular to see
that the company was a safe and relia-
bic one. 1t has now become duty for
every business man to see that his prop
ertY is insured, and that the policy bears
the name of some of the substantial and
ire-tested companies of the Union.
The season of the year is now ap-
preaching when fires are the most fire.
quent, ond the losses largest. Every
person in putting up stoves in their
dwellings or sitting rooms, should see
to it that the stove pipes are in the best
order, that the pipe does not pass thro'
a wooden partition, but if it must pass
through such partition, have double
tin thimble, with large air chambers a.
bout it. Have piece of zinc under the
stove, that Goals will not set the floor
on fire.
Having made all these safe and Sc
cure, come to Mr.. Keeler and take out
policy for one three or five years, in
either of the following companies, which
in case of fire, will pay the amount of
insurance within thirty days:
Home. of N. Y. assets, $4;25O, 900
International, do do 100000
Phoenix, Hartford, Ct. 100000
Home, N. Aaven, do l,75O,OOO
These Companies have paid over
sos, 600, O,OOO-tsOenty5fue million dollars
for fire losses to the people. They are
tinae-tried and fre-teSted, therefore man
does wise thing to take policy in Ell
ther the
PHOENIX,
HOME, N. Y.
HOME, N. HAVEN.
INTERNATIONAL.
Policies written with great care, and
on almost every description of proper
ty. Losses promptly paid at this office. |
Look well to your premises that it is
safe from fire, but be also sure that you
have a policy of insur ance.
l am also agent for the New England
Life Insurance Company, of Boston,
with cash assets of Ss,OOO,OOO. All
kinds of policies issued.
Please call at my office,in Bucklaud's
Block.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

Notwithstanding the rain storm, over
500 tickets we're sold at this station. We'd
nesday, to persons going to the State Fair.
A still larger numer were sold Thursday.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

You can buy Teas at Bncklands of a
better quality, and at lower prices than can
be offered by any other dealers in Fremont
We have the best advantages, being sole.
agents for the Great U. S. Tea Company
Call and try our Teas.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

Boots and Shoes, of all grades, for
sale at the store of P. Dorr d Son. No
cheaper or better ones to be had in the mar
ket. 24tf
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To SAVE MoEEY.-Buy your Boots
and Shoes of P. Dorr d Son. Largest stock
in town. Greatest variety. Cheapest prices.
Call and examine. 24if
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

FOR RENT.-Seven pleasant rooms.
Enquire on the premises, State street.
Mas. J. @. H. MONTGOMERY.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

GREAT CLOSING OUT SALE AT HEAD
QUARTERs.-W intend closing out our
entire stock of Boots Shoes. They
will be sold at great reduction in prices.
D. GarVin d Go.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17
Canada Sheep for Sale

THE undersigned offers at private sale a lot Of
II Canadg sheep, selected with great care from
over 5000 head. Among the lot are fifteen head
Of Bucks, the balance Ewes. These are the finest
Uu0st profitable and healthy sheep that can be
raised They are principally Of the Cottswold and
Leiscershire breed.
The Sheep may be seen at the residence of
the undersigned, the east side Of the river near
the railroad, on the Morrison State road.
S-S9 J. r. CLARKE.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17
LOCAL NOTICES.

New Goods, New Goods
The first of the season, at VIM. A. Rice &
Bros.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

Do you WISH to have Prescriptions
out up by reliable Physician2 Go to
Buckland Il Sons Pharmacy. The only
place in Fremont where they have regular
prescription department.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

WILL SONS pure Blackberry Wine
A good article for arrangement of the bow
els occurring throughout the summer season,
for sale by J. T. Lauman & 90.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

Crowded.-The trains to and from To-
ledo, the present week. The attendance at
the State Fair must have been large and en-
couraging.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17
Public Sale

If you wish an AuctiOueer that UNDER
tauds his business employ Geo. W. Bell
Enquire at Roberts & Sheldon, Tin and
Hardware store. IS-u3.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-09-17

JUST RECEIVED. Five Bales Heavy.
Shirting, which we are selling at one
Shilling per yard, Also Three cases of
thOsesplendid Domestic Flaunsls. Manu-
factured from WOols of our own Selections
which we are selling at great bargains.
D. GarVin d Go.