The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-04-24

IL qualified assistant of many years standing
in this firm, here acts in the capacity of fore
man, and the work goes on steadily without
intermission "year in and year out" As a
result Of its operations last year, we may
state that $1,000 barrels of lime and 10000
bushels in bulk were shipped, and 10000
bushels more disposed of locally, TO carts
coming TO the yard. The quarry from which
the line stone is obtained, is located on the
same street, some half mile distant from the
kiln, the road to which has been for some
time almost exclusively kept in good order by
the hberahty Of this firm. Nor should we
fail to remark that they have convenient
smiths shop near the kiln, while on the
the grounds around it are stacked about 1000
cords of wood-the kiln consuming at least
1000 cords annually. We next come to
THE QUALITY OF THE L1alE,
and in proof of its superiority over that pro-
ouced from the same stone obtained at Genoa,
Ottawa Co., we can give no better or higher
authority than extracts from N. H. WinchelPs
report in the Geological Survey of Ohio,
1917 He says:
"The quicklime made from the quarries of
Messrs. June, Quilter and Gottern, in the
waterlime formation at Fremont, has a wide
reputation and sale, particularly in eastern
cities. 1t is extensively shipped to Pittsburg,
! Pa, for use In the manufacture of glass It
also goes as far as Philadelphia and Boston.
This lime furnishes more nearly the qualities
of the waterlime, when used for this purpose
than the quarTies IN the same stone at Genoa
IN Ottawa county, and If Will probably better
answer the description there given, and more
exactly bear out the comparison to the Niagra,
than that burned at Genoa"
Mr.. Winchell then gives a tabular state
ment Of the cords Of wood burned per hun
dred bushels, and weight per bushel of bulk,
obtained in the four counties of Sandusky,
Seneca, Wyandot and Marion, and then con-
cludes
alt viii be seen that the amount of wood
used by different firms varies considerably,
even with the stone, quarried at the same
place. This Is owing to the difference of con-
struction Of the kilns. Mr.. June, for In
/ stance, at Fremont, burns one of the most
compact and difficult kinds of stone, yet, by
the use of peculiar kiln, he consumes less
than one-hah the wood burned by Mr.. Quilt
er or Mr.. Gottern. Most OF the kilns used in
northwestern Ohio are of the old style, and
and allowed to cool before more lime can be
made. Some have constructed an improved
style Of kiln which runs uninterruptedly,
thus avoiding the loss Of time and heat incl
dent to the old style; but so far as observed,
Messrs. June and Son, of Fremont, produce
more evenly burned lime, and with less
wood, by using Pages patent draw kiln"
TIE QUARRY
on Napoleon street, has already yielded i'm
mense quantities of stone for both burning
and building purposes, while the famous "Ni- |
agra" group has only just been reached and |
has yet to be worked. There is here constant
ly at work an excellent centrefugaI pump, |
capable Of drawing e thousand gallons of /
water per minute, and an excellent stationary
engine Of Il horse power attached. Henry |
Myers, capital man for his business, has /
charge here, and is generally in good grace
for his energy, perseverance and integrity.
The statistics Of the quarry alone, last year,
shows: sold for building, l,475 loads (2,766
perch J gravel, 8, ,462 loads for road purposes,
and all this has been made out of 1t in addi-
ton to full supply to their kiln. Indeed,
we have witnessed ample proof that the
quarry and kiln have yielded $4,000 per an
nun. We may be allowed to remark-"that's
business y"
THE COOPER SHOP,
for the manufacture of barrels to accommo-
date the shipment of the lime, stands close to
the ofice-usuaIy employs some five or six
men, under the supervision of Mr.. Charles
June, and turns out from $4,000 to $4,000
barrels per year. We should also mention,
the firm further does an excellent trade in
foreign and domestic cements, fuses, hair,
powder, &C., but we will proceed next to
THE FREAR STONE 1IANUFAoToRY.
We may now be said to have arrived at the
most generally interesting branch in the busi-
ness Of Messrs. June 81 Son, the latter partner
If the firm taking the special care of this de-
oartment. The Office, show room and yard
ire situated on Bidwen avenue, Gate Water
Itreet). The name of "Frear stOne," is de-
rived from the original inventor of this pro-
less of manufacture, who took out a patent
irst in Chicago, about four years ago, for his
invention. It is now two years since Messrs.
June first entered upon the business, securing
he patent right for Sandusky, Hancock and
Seneca. The stone manufactured by this
process is far more durable than ordinary
tone, and is much easier worked than sand
itone. They constantly keep on hand a very
,hoiee assortment in point Of designs, in caps,
iills, water tables, quOins, betting courses, key
stones, &c. The process OF manufacture ad-
nits Of orders being expeditiously carried out
Immediately on receipt of designs. In some c
parts East, this stone has become very popu- /
ar for head and tomb stones, monuments, &C., s
being so much more durable than the sand, i
Ind many other similar grains of stone.
A gain, for builders purposes this stone will 8
be found to come at least so per cent. cheaper L
han any other, which to some extent accounts 8
or its sale having more than doubled in Y
quantity since Messrs. June & Son COM L
nenced its manufacture. a
There are few who correctly estimate the Il
Importance and value of this enterprise, but
be more they learn of it the more they will G
ppreciate its importance. Messrs. June & ,
Sen are too popular among us to require an e
from our side-still, we may OBJ I
erve for the advantage of strangers there is n
% firm in the State more worthy of support, a !,
T that will be found to better keep faith with n
usiness engagements to the entire satisfac- ii
ion of those who may extend to them their P
atrOnage. Fl
WEST & DANA'S SAW MILL. :,
In somewhat secluded position, at the D
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