The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-07-03
such worthy establishment will our readers
at present and in future find


at present ana IN 1uture ma
"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
a brief soiourn in the famous "Corn City" 1t
is nov 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. WIZ. @. TERRY-who sue
eeeded Mr.. II. B. Sherman, on the 2nd of
February last. Mr.. Terry is q 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 abouta complete revolution in the
appearance and conduct of the establishment,
which Is now run on the European plan.
Every room, ball, and even closet was invaded
by workmen-the work has been pressed for
ward to the utmost, and at the present time
the comparatively metsmorphosed appear
ance OF the house renders it almost unrecoq-
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 paner
every room, Crom 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 botb
natural and artificial lights. The drawing
room apartments are splendidIv furnishei
and draped, while the suits OF rooms. family
retiring rooms, and the several corridors of
sleeping apartments are remarkable for their
comfort, convenience and neat effect Indaed
neither pains or expense has been spared In
that single particular for the comfort Of euests
There Is a full retinue Of competent servants
engaged-the best of cooks-and numerous
privileges are placed at the command of
guests. The dining room 50x50 feet. wbere
you may obtain hot or cold meals at all hours
for 75c., is particularly neat, lofty and we'll
set out with about dozen fine tables, the
culinary departments adjoining being kept in
admirable order; while on the left Ascending
the staircase from the DEPOT. ia a verv cos9
and beautifully fitted up sample room. pre-
sided over BY Mr.. Ehle, who has held his
present position some Is years, and dispensed
the "good things Of this life" at ordinary res
taurant prices. Down stairs, on pnssinQ
through the main hall leading from The DE-
pot, on the left is the Office belonging 10 the
hotel, with q sPscious private baggage and
CLOAK room by the side. The gentlemanly
ana oDhglng clerks are Mr.. E, N. Dyer, who
has filled his present capacity here for nine
years, and Mr.. c. E. Hamilton, of Maasacbu-
sets, who has also here attended upon guests
some three years. Both are gentlemen ex-
tensively knoWn-highly esteemed-and we'll
calculated to retain the good wishes of old
friends while making the acquaintance OF
new. The ladies waiting room, also adjoining
the Office Is ft up with a neat toilet and in
point OF comfort is equalled by but few, while
there Is private Office, with writing materi-
aus ana forming also news room, in near
proximity. Nor should we fail to saw q word
In favor Of the excellent
HAIR DRESSING AND SHAVING SALOON,
which Is Immediately on the left when ap-
preaching the Office. Here we found oursslyea
In the special province of Mr.. CRAs. G. CoRRAo,
genial Whole-souled disciple of his craft who
has for upwards OF three years been q special
faVorlte with guests and equally Appreciated
oy transient visitors for his ability IN his bnsi-
ness, In common with other departments of
the hotel, here we observed q marked i'm
proyement In the re-painting, fitting and dec
Grating hne-the room rejecting q fattering
| NOAA AAAASAs VI LbS worthy manager. Mr.. Cor
rao ls exceedingly modest in his charpes--on-
" adopting city terms-though he engages
none but the most competent assistants.
THE REFREsHrENT ROOM,
which ls located on the right Of the Western
Union Telegraph Office, and has also recently
undergone thorough refitting and complete
renovation. Here Mp. Combs, of New York.
Is in charge, with an experienced staff of both
lady and gentlemen assistants. The room, go
zSO feet, is beautifully laid out with the
choicest eatables, luscious fruits, and In fact
everything to be desired. Hot or cold meats
are always on hand, tea, coffee, and = variety
OF all that is choice and desirable, and what Is
more the prices governing the bill Of fare
have been considerably reduced, and we say it
without fear Of contradiction they at present
stand as low or lower than will be found on
any other line in the country.
On the whole we congratulate Nh. TERRY
on the enterprising spirit he has eYinced,
which is strictly in keeping with the rapid
advancement or the prosperous city he has as
sociated himself with. We trust he may real
ize fully his most sanguine anticipations and
more--that fortunel may reward him with
abundant success. Long may this noble in
stitution, IN its regenerste form, continue to
receive and entertain those visiting this i'm
portant railroad point to the credit and honor
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