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The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1870-10-28

appears in connection with an extensive and
increasing business. The history of their
business takes us back through several chang
es to the year 1858, when comparatively
limited trade was being prosperously prosecut-
ed bv Nv. ]. H McArdle and Chester Edger-
ton, under the firm name of J. H McArdle.
! The business was conducted by these gentle
men for about a year when Mr.. Chester Edger-
ton retired from the firm, selling his interest
to his brother Gilbert Edgerton, and the firm
was changed to J. H McArdle & Co. The
new firm entered into thorough prosecution
of their business, with the vigor of successful
enterprise, and in the fall of '59 built brick
factory % feet in length and 80 feet wide, for
the manufacture of Sash, Blinds, &c. The
magnitude of their business at that time, al
though firmly up to what might be reason
ably anticipated, was far below its present
standard This fact, however, finds a ready
explanation in the material changes which
have been at work in this and the surrounding
country, during the past eleven years. For
ests have receded before the woodman's ak,
fertile fields have widened under the perse-
verence of the hborer, yielding wealth which
has shown itself in commodious dwellings and
substantial barns, where before the log cabins
dotted the country. These changes in the
condition of the country, could not result 9TH
erwise than in an increased business to manu-
facturers of building material. With every
new building, an increasing demand was de-
veloped, and with this prosperity in the coun-
try the circumscribed limits of their business
gave way before an expanding trade.
In 1864 Mr.. Chester Edgerton purchased
the entire interest of the business, and it pass
ed under his management, where it remained
for short time, when Mr. Gilbert Edgerton
again purchased an interest and became an
active partner in the business, which has been,
since that time, conducted under the firm
name of Edgerton JS'B1o. With a large ex-
perienee, these gentlemen have succeeded in
extending their business until it has stepped
beyond the limits of a local trade, and they
now ship large quantities of their manufac-
lures to our neighboring towns and villages,
besides retaining very liberal portion of the
home custom. Some idea of the extent of
their business may be obtained when we state
tnat during the present year they have receiy-
ed one million feet of lumber, one-half million
lath and twelve million shingles This, is in
dependent of the large quantities of domestic
lumber which they are constantly buying to
supply the demands of their extensive trade
They employ constantly eighteen workmen,
in the various departments of their factory,
most of whom are men of family. As source
of improvement to our city, it may safely be
estimated that to it the city is indebted for at
least sixty of its population, who are depend
ent upon the employment there furnished; and
from this fact We may gain an idea of the
Importance of manufactures to every commu-
nifty.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1870-10-28

Fremont White Lime.-Besides taking
the first premium on white lime, at our own
County Fair, we observe that the firm of D.
L. June & Son, of this city, received the re-
commendation of the committee, at the Nor
thern Ohio Fair, for best Quick Lime. This
is decidedly creditable to the firm when it is
known that quite number of manufacturers
contested with them for the preference.
This firm has now been in the business for
about five years, and during that time the ex-
cellent quality Of the lime manufactured, has
made a reputation for them which has extern
ded over the States, and procured for them an
immense and rapidly growing trade. Their
trade soon outgrew the local limits, and they
now ship thousands of barrels to Pittsburgh
and Wheeling, and also to Boston, Mass, and
Corning, n. Y, where it is used in the manu-
facture of glass, superceding the use OF lime
made from oyster shells, before considered the
best for that purpose.
The capacity of their present kilns is limited
to 1000 bushels per week, and at this rate the
manufacture continues for about three fourths
of the year, the balance OF tne tllne lhe IaUe
of production is somewhat less. Of this
amount, about 10 car loads per week 5000
bushels,) are shipped to distance, chiefly to
the above named cities, and the balance IS re-
quired to supply the home demand So well
known is the character of their lime, that par
ties often drive past Hlns in the vicinity OF
their residences, and come twenty and thirty
miles to purchase that manufactured by this
company.
D. L. June & Sons are also engaged IN manu-
featuring Thimble Skeins, for which they
are obtaining quite a trade. They have but
just fairly got started in this branch, but we
expect to learn of their doing an extensive
business in that line ere long. Parties in
want Of such articles should give them call.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1870-10-28
Newspaper Patronage.

There seems to be a great many different
ways of defining and understanding the phrase
newspaper patronage" and as a party in
terested in a correct definition of the same, we
give the following disquisition on the subject
by one who knows whereof he speaks 1t
may serva, perhaps, mirror, in which certain
parties may be able to "see themselves as others
see them"
Many long and dreary years in the publish
ing business have forced the conviction upon
us that newspaper patronage is word of many
definitions, and that great majority of man
kind are either ignorant of the correct defni-
ton or are dishonest in strict biblical sense OF
the word. Newspaper patronage is as change
able as a chameleon.
One man comes in, subscribes for paper,
pays for it in advance, and goes home and
read it with the proud satisfaction that it is
his. He hands in his advertisement, and he
reaps the advantage thereof This is patron
age
Another man asks you to send him the paper
and goes off without saying word about the
paw. Time passes on, you are in need of the
money and ask him to pay the sum he owes
YOU. He flies into passion, perhaps pays,
perhaps not, and orders his paper stopped.
This Is called patronage.
One man brings in fifty cent advertisement
and wants two dollar puff thrown in, and
when YOU decline, he goes off mad. Even this
is called patronage.
Another man don't take your paper 1t is
too high priced; but he borrows and reads it
regularly, and that could be called newspaper
patronage.
One man likes your paper; he takes copy,
pays for it, and gets his friend to do the same;
he is not always grumbling to you or others,
but has a friendly word. If an accident occurs
in his section he informs the editor. This as
newspaper patronage.
One hands you marriage, or other notice,
and asks for extra copies containing it; and
when you ask him to pay for the papers, he
looks surprised: "You surely do not take pay
for such small matters" This is called news
paper patronage.
One Gt is good to see suchl comes in and
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1870-10-28
Advertising AGENCIES.

One of the most reliable establishments OF
this character, that of John Hooper & Co., of
New York, whose name has long been the
synonym - integrity and financial respon-
sibility, has just been merged with the younger
but not less favorably known house of G. P.
RoweI & Co. The success of the last named
firm has been something unparalleled in the his
tory of the business.
We lately heard OF an anecdote related of a
travelling of well-known patent
medicine firm who was endeavoring to con-
tract with the publishers of leading Western
paper. 81 am impressed" said he with your
establishment; it reminds me of that of G. P.
RowelI & Co., Of New York, with only this
distinction, you ask great deal Of money for
q little advertising, and they give great deal
of advertising for little money
rb,4is the impression that many obtain and
not with, ,,ut justice, for although Messrs Rowel
& Co. have never claimed to be able to insert
advertisements in Newspapers at lower prices
than the publisheys would accept from equally
responsible advertisers who furnish a similar
mount OF lldJfOuhgtg tSe IL el40 A'"'" SN~1S0
lies much of their success. For some gears
they have been the largest customers Of most
of the newspapers published in the United
States.
Their American Newspaper Directory which
is conceded by all persons competent to pass
Judgment upon such a work, to be the most
complete volume Of its character ever issued
in this OF any other country, may be found on
the shelves of every prominent advertiser.
This firm has for some years been conceded
70 he the leading establishment Of its kind in
America. And the absorption of J. Hooper &
Co one of the few others which could with
;nstice he called their rivals, places them IN a
,o,ition far in advance of all competitors.
More than Eve thousand American PeriOdi-
.aIs arc received regularly and kept on ile at
4be;r Offices which are located in the New
Work Times Building, Nos. 40 & Al Park Row.
.nd ne are informed that their corps Of assis-
t.nts outpumber the combined force Of any
60 similar establishments now in existence.
our patrons can always be sure of finding
ale Of our papers open to their free inspection
a the Office Of Messrs. Roweli & Co., when
ever they happen to be in New York, and
want to read the news from home,
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1870-10-28
For the Journal.
Teachers Institnte.

LSaCuSIS 1U5JlLuL6s
The Teachers Institute was held in this
place to-day. There were about fifty superin-
tandents and teachers from different places
Mr.. Furnace, Superintendent of the schools
in Tiffin, presided over the meeting The dis
cussions were very interesting, and many of
the suggestions made, if practically needed,
of great benefit The topics discussed,
in the afternoon were very instructive. The
first was, "Mo-al Training, in School" Eight
or ten minutes should be spent daily in talk
ing to the scholars and instructing them in
morals, in manners, which meant the same
thing, or, if the teacher could not extemper-
Use, it was good plan to have book kept on
the desk, and rsad short piece, once day,
on the subject to the scholars This would
do if the teacher would read to the scholars,
and not to himself. l wonder how many
there are in the county who can read before
their schools, looking their scholars in their
faces enough to keep their attention, and read
in such a tone that scholars viii feel they are
being read to. think there are but few who
can do this, and many who would walk up to
their desk, and opening their book, read in
about the same manner that many preacher
reads the opening chapter to their service,
and they would have about the same attention
that the preacher has.
"A passing incident ofFords good topic for
short lecture to scholars" The teacher
who made this remark illustrated by saying
that one morning he heard boy swear in his
yard, and took the occasion to give his schol-
ars lecture on the sinfulness of the habit.
In coming to the Institute he saw a lad enter
the train, with his mother, and selfshly crowd
her from the seat. This he was saving for a
subject to lecture upon.
The second topic was, Essay Writine.D u
The principles should be taught children. A
teacher should no more expect student of
sixteen, to write an essay, without practice,
than he should expect him to play piece of
music without practice. They should COM
mence by learning to describe simple things.
The teacher should write some simple subject,
on the black board, and let the scholars write
all they could think about it. The president
of the meeting remarked that his teacher COM
menced teaching him to compose, by giving
him piece of poetry to turn into prose-
After he task was completed, he was request
ed to turn it back into poetry. He was next
told to write piece of prose and turn it into
poetry. After completion he found they were
oil about alike in merit, and not very much
alike in the originals. This plan he did not
advise, but thought it unwise to try to be a
Webster when you could only be Jones.
One gentleman requested that something be
suggested for improving country schools.
Nothing was suggested, but could not see
why these rules would not apply to country
schools. They form large part of the stu
dents in our colleges, and of the smart men
of our country, and think that the country
teachers may put them into practice with
good success. A. SPECTATOR.
Clvde O.. Oct IL 1870
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Tnrnid Svatenl.

Sometimes, without any assignable cause, the
physical strength and animal spirits give way, and
strange torpor falls alike on the body and intel
ieot. There is little or no pain perhaps, but the
natural vigor and elasticity of the nervous and
muscular system seems to have departed, and an
Indifference to the pleasures Of life and even of its
grave responsibilities takes the place of that ear
nest interest in both which oharacterzes every well
balan ed mind when in healthy condition.
This state of partial collapse is often the pre-
monitory symptoms of some serious malady. It
Indicates unmistakably that the vital powers are
the effect of few dOses of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters is wonderfully beneficial. The great tonic
wakes up the system from its browse. The seere-
tions and the circulation receive a new Impetus.
The relaxed nerves recover their elasticity under
the operations of the specific, like the slackened
strength of musical instrument in the process of
tuning. LethaTgy and debility are replaced by en-
ergy and vigor the spirits rise, and life that al
most seemed burden while the season of depres-
sion lasted, becomes once more enjoyable. That
such radical change should be produced by a
remedy entirely devoid of the powerful alkalOids
and minerals SO extensively used in ucders prac-
tice, may seem incredible to those who pin their
faith on the medicinal efficacy Of active poisOns,
but if these skeptics will take the trouble to en-
quire of those who have tss.ed the corrective and
Alternative vrtuous of the Bitters under the crcum-
stances described, they will find the statement to
be true
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1870-10-28

hearing the stories, demanded that the matter
be investigated by law.-Mr. James L. Port
er and wife, residing at Bath, celebrated their
silver wedding on the 18th inst.-The Mas
onio Temple at Akron is TO be dedicated on
the 18th of November. Sir Knight, DIR. Lam
der Firestone, OF Wooster, is to be the orator
of the day. Preparations are being made for
grand time, and people are expected from all
parts of the State-A sad death of a former
resident of Akron, occurred in Peoria, Ill, on
sth inst Mr.. Ashley Wilcox, while convers-
ing with several LADIES' and gentleman, was
relating a story Of suicide, when he pulled out
his revolver to illustrate and placed it against
the side of his head, when : suddenly went
off, and he rolled from his chair to the floor
and almost instantly expired Robert
Montgomery, wealthy farmer at Brookfeld,
was arrested at Youngstown for stabbing two
coal diggers, on Sunday the 9th inst, who
were in his orchard taking apples.-The
city council of Akron has signifed its inten-
ton to pass an ordinance, oblging all the
saloons to close at nine o'clock each evening.
"A man, while running on the track of the
A. & G. W. Railway, between MeadvilIe and
Greenviiie, on Saturday the 18th, was struck
by passenger train and knocked senseless
from the track, with his arm broken and his
body considerably bruised. The man had
been in the habit of running to the station
ahead Of the train.
RIoHIAND Co, O.-John Sugdon, one of the
parties who threw the railroad train from the
track near Lucas, last May, and who turned
states evidence, plead guilty of manslaughter
on the 18th inst, and was sentenced by Judge
Geddes to ten years in the penitentiary.-
VIM Endly, a son of Henry Endly, of Mans
field, was severely injured by falling from the
roof of his fathers house, on the 18th inst
He fell distance of about twelve feet, to a
brick pavement, and had both arms fractured
at the wrist.-A remarkable breach of pro-
mise case has just been commenced at Mans
field, by Mary E. McNelly, against Michael
Knoflock. The parties have been living to-
gether for twenty-six years, supposed to be
man and wife, and have three children and
one or more grand children. Knoffiock, the
defendant, has lately fallen heir to a consider
able amount OF property, and his changed con-
dition has tempted him to conduct himself in
such manner as to excite the jealousy of the
mother of his children. The damages are laid
at ten thousand dollars.--On Monday morn
ing the 18th, the Pacific Express train on the
Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway,
going west, was thrown from the track near
Manatch, by the displacement of a rail, and
the locomotive and second class passenger car
precipitated down an embankment some fifteen
feet The engineer and fireman both died of
their injuries. 1t is supposed that the accident
was caused by the removal of rail by man,
living near by who had COW killed recently
for which the company refused to pay.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1870-10-28

Railroad Accident.-On Wednesday
night of last week, the Express train bound
South on the G. S. & C. R. R., when near
Carey was thrown from the track, part of the
cars badly smashed up, and two men instantly
killed. It appears that some villains had ad-
justed tie in a cattle guard pointing toward
the approaching train. The night was dark,
and the obstruction was not observed by the
engineer until too late. The locomotive struck
the tie and was badly damaged, but, jumped
the obstruction, and ran on tearing up the
track for some distance, when it turned over
in the ditch with baggage and freight car, the
passenger cars being left upon the track. The
two men killed were brothers, named Sohafaey,
and were engaged as engineer, and fireman
upon the train. One of them was struck on
the forehead and his skull crushed in, and the
other was caught under the locomotive when
it turned over. His body had not been extri-
Gated at noon Of the following day. It will
be a great shame if the perpetrators of this
great outrage be not caught and punished to
the full extent of the law.
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NEIaaRoRHooD NEWS.


HANCOCK Co, O.-George Grouse, of Find
lay, was confined to jail on the 18th, for non
payment of fnes.-The farmers of this
county propose organizing Farmers Club.
A meeting for that purpose was held in Find
lay on Saturday the 15th.-Judge A. W.
Frederick, left Findlay on the 18th for Mie-
SQUIRE, where he intends to reside in future
There Is talk of building paper mill Oh
the Blanchard, three miles east of Findlay'
SENECA Co, GA woman named Bridget
Connolly, got drunk in Tifin, the other night
and was allowed to sober off in the calaboose
On the 2lst Mr.. Theobold Blow, Of Tiffn
fell down fight of stairs, cutting an ugly
cash in his forehead, and severely bruising his
side. He was taken up in an unconscious
state, but is now convalescent.
LoRArN Co, O.-The soldiers monument at
Oberlin, is nearly completed. The association
intend to have formal dedication, some time
this month"; curious case Of separation Of
husband and wife, has recently occurred in the
case of a couple near Oberlin, who have lived
together f6r twenty-five years, and raised if
teen children. They now decide that, for the
future, they will live apart, and have mutually
agreed thus to do. The cause of this strange
proceeding is not known. No divorce has
been sought; simple written contract separa-
ting for ever, one from the other.
SUMMIT Co, O.-The soldiers of the war of
1872, held q reunion in Akron, on Friday the
l4th, for the purpose of signing petition ask
ed Congress to grant them pension.-The
body of Aaron Thompson, who died at his res
idence near Copely, was disintered on the l4th
for the purpose of ascertaining if the deceased
had come to his death by foul play. Some
time before his death he had quarrled with his
wife who had beaten him with an iron poker.
At the time of his death his physicians pro-
nounced his disease effusion of the brain. But
few days since son returning home, and
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1870-10-28

The Toledo, Wabash & Western Railway
Co., having recently extended its line of rail-
way Il he City Of Saint Louis, is now run
ming all its regular passenger trains through
that city. The day trains are equipped with
new and elegant passenger coaches, and all
night trains with the much celebrated and pop
ular Pullman and Gates and Wagner lines of
Palace Sleeping Coaches, which for the greater
convenience Of passengers, viii be run be-
tween New York and St. Louis without
change. This line constitutes the shortest
possible route between Lake Erie and the Mis-
sissippi River, and is in excellent condition.
thoroughly equipped, makes close and reliable
connections operates the most efficient through
despatch freight lines in the country, and
otherwise presents to the travelling public and
shippers Of freight, facilities and advantages
of marked superiority.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1870-10-28

Coal OIL Accieent-A shocking acci-
dent occurred IL East Norwalk, on the night
of the 18th, whereby Miss Della Aimes came
near loosing her life. Upon this night she
was sleeping with her mother, who had rest
less infant, and to-saye trouble had left the
lamp burning. Some time during the night
upon waking, Miss Aimes discovered it burn
ing to high, and making peculiar noise. Ris-
ing hastily she attempted to blow it out, when
it suddenly exploded, and she was instantly
enveloped in flames. The screams Of the un-
fortunate girl brought her father to her assist
ance, who Immediately tore from her the burn
ing night clothes, but not until she was badly
burned from her face to her feet Her injuries,
though severe are not regarded dangerous,
and she will recover. A coal oil lamp can not
be left burning through the night, in the room
where any person is sleeping, without imperil-
ing life, even when the greatest care is OBJ
served.
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THANKSGIVING.
National Proclamation Therefor b
President Grant.

WASHINGTON . 2l,-The following ha.
been issued:
By the President Of the United states-A
Proclamation
Whereas, 1t behooves a people sensible Of
their dependence on Almighty God, publicly
and collectively to acknowledge their gratitude
for his favor and mercies, and humbly to be-
seech for their continuance and
Whereas, The people of the United States.
during the year now about to end, have special
cause to be thankful for general prosperity,
abundant harvests, exemption from pestiIence
foreign war and civil strife.
Now, therefore be it known that 1. ULYSSES
s. Grant, President of the United States. con-
curing in any similar recommendations from
Chief magistrates of States, do hereby recon-
mend to all citizens TO meet in their respective
places of worship on Thursday the oath day of
November next there to give thanks for the
bounty of God during the year about to close.
and to suppicate for its continuance.
In witness whereof, have hereunto SET nv
hand, and caused the seal of the United States
to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington, this Dist
day OF October, in the year of our Lord 1870,
and of the independence of the United States
the ninety-ffth. U. S. 0RANT.
By the President
HAMILTON FISH, Secretary of State.