The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-06-26

able distinction as "she Eden of Lake Erie
..the Paradise Of the Invalid''-"the Leading
Magnet Of the West" sc. Let the peculiar
weakness Of the intending visitor OF resident
be what it may-beTe, and here alone, win
the summit Of his ambition be attained ,and his
highest aspirations gratifed immeasurably by
every characteristic fascination within the
comprehensive bestowal of amunifeent Prov
idence. The historian, geologist, antiquarian,
botanist, sportsman, agriculturalist or horti-
cul lturaIist viii, alike, here discover 8 wide
and inviting field in which to prosecute re-
searches and pursue study, while those less
scientifically inclined will readily discover
ample facilities for indulging pleasures pur-
suit." Since 1865 this charming island has
made rapid progress, and from mere hand
full of settlers it has now assumed the proper
tions of quite fashionable little colony, dot
ted with host of beautiful residences, and
supporting two magnificent hotels the splen-
did bathing beach, promenades, and unex-
celled facilities for boating, fishing, &c, to-
gether with the wonderful "Perry Cave" and
immensely prolific vineyards having largely
contributed to its success. The most lovely
prospects are afforded for building-the island
is daily in communication with Cleveland,
Toledo, Detroit and SanduskY, by steamers,
which throughout the summer make connec-
ton with the various railroad routes, while
the spacious harbor is usually visited at this
season by a host of pleasure yachts and fire.
quently favored with the presence Of "Broth-
er Jonathan's" iron-clads. Located on the
most attractive shore, full view Of the har-
bor-near to special landing slip, and lOcat-
ed high and dry, is the fine piece Of property
known as aBAY VIEw," the residence of the
Mr.. E. T. Mortimer, of Toledo,
standing thereon, nestled as it were in per-
feet bower Of the most delightful flowers and
ground here being exception Nhly
fertile and easy of cultivation. Thls IS me
charming plat which has been divided into
small lots and is now advertised to
be offered at auction on the 7th OF next month
bv the farmers real estate auctioneer, Mr.. H.
]. Raffenspergea, of Toledo, full-sized adv't.
of which will be found elsewhere and is well
worthy of perusal. Mr.. RaEensperger is a
gentleman who always deservedly receives
unlimited confidence, which together with the
many advantages Of property in this section,
ought to inspire every one to give so extraor-
dinary an opportunity due consideration. The |
value Of land at Put-in-Bay cannot be over
estimated, as evidenced by the marked sue
cess Of the Island, and the steady increase in
its population, which in very few years has |
grown sufficient to constitute it a township |
secure telegraphic communication, and the es-
tablishment of one of the finest wine cellars |
in the country Another such chance may |
never again occur certainly not on such ia |
vorable terms-while every lot IS unencum-
oered. Our advice is buy while you can, and |
depend in q few years you will realize the val |
ne of your possessions and look back with ap- |
oreciation on the prohtably spent moments |
you sacrificed to read this brief comment on |
he beautiful Queen of the West"