The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1871-12-01

FORT SENECA,
The noble red men of this name, who owned
all the corner lots in that vicinity, some years
since, have all moved away, and their estate
was divided up, as we were dispassionately, in
formed by mild old gentleman in specs, who
never told lie. As we were fortunate
enough to reach there at noon, the crowd had
Withdrawn from Main street sufficiently to
allow US to escape the perplexing detention Of
blocadss in driving through. The Travellers
Rest" is where all way worn pilgrims pause
for repose, SO we paused and reposed. We are
not familiar with the early history of this vii
lage, but at present it seems to be enjoying a
peaceful and quiet life. The public mind is
not distracted by railroad projects or similar
schemes, and the town seems to be steadily
growing-old. The business of the place is
fairly divided up, and conducted with but lit
tie excitement or competition
Friend Dukes, on the corner, drives a steady
trade in varieties, but never gets too much
exhausted to play quiet game of checkers,
with friend.
Adams & Mcdonald serve Uncle Sam az
mail servants, and keep the store of the town,
having in stock everything from Railways
Ready Relief, to a corset.
Zimmerman's carriage and blacksmith shop
is in full blast, and is the chief center of noise
and hustle. Dr. Willard answers to the calls
of suffering humanity, and deals out pills and
powders as occasion demands. An emrty
store room, standing alone, though now de-
serted, still bears evidence of having been the
scene of active business, some time in the
great past. SOn the front still remain adver-
tisements in dingy gilt and dim colors, of
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills, Railways
Ready Relief, Ayers Peotoral, Lyons Kathar-
ion, Somebody's "Instant Cure, i" and numerous
other evidences that at some time this had
been very unhealthy section to live in.
BETTsvuLE
is now a railroad town or nearly SO, and is al
ready commencing to recover from its former
emaciated and forlorn condition. Nearly
every building in town has a newly shingled
roof, and every dwelling house has before it
a woodpile of unusual size. One of its saloon
keepers has been SO stimulated by prospects of
approaching harvests, that he has invested in
a new sign, ornamented with every variety
and style of letters known to artists. Owners
of corner lots are firm on the question of profit
and advance. The only thing that hasn't
'riz" is the water in the river. It being a
commodity not much in demand, is extremely
low. The jealous neighbors of this long neg
lected village, seem to think that even'a dose
Of railroad will not revive them.
KANSAS.
This is not, as many suppose, State out
west, but an important station on the L. E. g.
L. R. R. There is neither city directory or
hotel in the place, but there is place where
strangers are taken in" and information CIV
en- without extra charge. "Jake" Newhouse
is the merchant of that region of country. and
keeps the finest stock of general merchandise
to be found outside our cities, and is doing
heavy business. He is also railroad agent and
town bachelor, the latter, however, is only a
temporary position.
debating society has been organized by
number of the literary aspirants of the place,
and is now in successful operations.
The citizens have shipped two car loads of
provision and clothing to Michigan sufferers,
which is a very liberal contribution.
An enterprise is now on foot to build a grist
mill, at cost of about $4,000. The prospects
are now good for the project being successful.
Mr.. G. Segraves is fitting up his stave and
bolt factory, and will have it in operation in
short time.
Uncle "Jess" is still able to puff at his ma
hogany colored clay pipe, and has just finished
his premium ak handle, to his immense salts
faction.
General Hooker is still grinding at the ele-
vator, with his black haired quadruped which,
notwithstanding its having worn the harness
for quarter of a century, still looks as bland
as June morning
There was the deuce to pay, and no pitch
hot, on Saturday night at "Hell's Elida" which
the same is a saloon, or in other words repos-
itory Of alcoholic compounds and weaker
drinks. Stove wood, tallow candles, pokers
and various other weapons were profusely
used, in general melee. Unfortunately no
lives were lost, though quite number felt
sore after the exciting exercise.
The reverend gentlemen who started out on
PASTORAL visit, and got lost in the woods, have
returned in good order, but firmly convinced
that they are not good on the trail
WINTER STATION
is preparing to move up town to the ''Cross-
ing" The town is at present without
postmaster, Mr.. Steward having resigned.
What the name of the new town that is ex-
pected to spring up, about the crossing, will
be, is a matter of present uncertainty. Irwin
Mitchell is doing prosperous business in gen.
eral merchandise, but expects to move, in the
spring to the site of the new town Every
where in the country, farmers are busy husk-
ing corn, many Of them are little more than
half through, and now and then one has Just
commenced. The indications at present are.
that the cold winds of December will whistle
about the ears of many, who are not prepared
for the winter.