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


In the present age of>extensive and still
increasing railroad facilities, perhaps there are
few subjects of more general interest than
the proper conduct of such places Of enter
tainment as may be specially provided for the
convenience of travellers. 1t is fact already
patent to every one accustomed to the rail
that there appears to be sort Of conspiracy
among certain R. R. refreshment rooms and
hotels to take advantage by exhorbitant pri-
ces, while in some instances the accommoda-
ton is far from what it ought to be. Hence
public confidence is shaken. But when one
meets with first-class institution of this kind
-replete in every detail-and conducted in
an efficient, generous and popular spirit, need
it be matter of surprise we should hold it up
to public observation, and claim for it that
hearty support alone due to any proprietary
evincing 80 commendable spirit of liberality
and enterprise pro bono pu5Iieol And just
such worthy establishment viii our readers
at present and in future find
"THE ISLAND HOUSE," AT TOLEDO,
located in the depot, and saluting travellers
with tempting invitation to be accommo-
dated comfortably and very reasonably during
their temporary stay between trains, or during
brief sojourn in the famous "Corn CITY," 1t
is now some twenty years since this house
was first opened by Mr.. R. P. Anger, but al
ways having Jared sumptuously of patronage
it had naturally grown considerably worse for
wear up to the incoming of the present new
proprietor-Mr. WIN. G. TERRY-who sue
ceeded Mr.. H. B. Sherman, on the 2nd of
February last. Mr.. Terry is a gentleman of
many years experience in the business, most
courteous and accommodating, having filed
responsible positions in the conduct OF the
United States Hotel and Howard Hotel New
York, and at Saratoga, rendering him thor
oughly competent in every department both
as regards catering to the advantage of his
guests and running the Institution to profit
on the most liberal terms Having learnt the
history and acquainted himself with the con-
dition of the house, Mr.. Terry lost no time
in bringing about a complete revolution in the
appearance and conduct of the establishment,
which is now run on the European plan.
Every room, hall, and even closet was invaded
by workmen-the work has been pressed for
ward to the utmost, and at the present time |
the comparatively metanorphosed appear
ance Of the house renders it almost unrecog-
nizable by even the oldest guests. New car
pets, new oil cloths, new furniture, and new
fixtures add largely to the neatness and effect |
everywhere visible by the various shades of |
paint, and still more elegant designs in paper |
every room, (from ceiling to foor) looking |
the "pink of cleanliness" There is a com
plete system of ventilation, many of the
rooms commanding very interesting prospects
and the house is thoroughly Lit up with both
natural and artificial lights. The drawing
room apartments are splendidly furnished
md draped, while the suits of rooms, family
retiring rooms, and the several corridors of
Ileeping apartments are remarkable for their
comfort, convenience and neat effect. Indeed,
leither pains or expense has been spared in
hat single particular for the comfort Of guests.
There is a full retinue of competent servants
best of cooks-and numerous
privileges are placed at the command of
,uests. The dining room 5Ox5O feet, where
-ou may obtain hot or cold meals at ell hours
or 75c, is particularly neat, lofty and we'll
ct out with about a dozen fine tables, the
ulinary departments adjoining being keptin
dmirable order; while on the left, ascending
he staircase from the depot, is a very cosy
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Eded over by Mr.. Ehle, who has held his
resent position some Is years, and dispensed
he "good things of this life" at ordinary res
.urant prices. Down stairs, on pnssing
trough the main hall leading from the de-
ot, on the left is the Office belonging to the
otel with spacious private baggage and :
oak room by the side. The gentlemanly
ID obliging clerks are Mr.. E, N. Dyer, who
Is filed bis present capacity here for nine