The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-11-20

precious gems, even intensified in their charm
ing effect by the somewhat somber influence
OF the massive and richly carved black wal
nut cases which contain them, and line the
store. In happy contrast with these are also
some sixteen distinct glass cases, serving as
counters as it were, though literally packed
: with articles Of infinite value down to the
most insignificant trinket To the right of
the neatly constructed private Office, in the
rear Of the store, branches another depart-
ment, with still more extensive glass cases
both to the right and to the left. In these are
displayed rich combinations of tastefulIy ar
ranged sterling silver and plated ware-sufIi-
cient In themselves to stock any average firm
with such goods. This forms portion of the
recent addition to the store, is beautifully
fitted and decorated, with handsome fresco
ceiling overhanging it, the finish impaired to
which, testifying IN no measured degree to the
artistic ability and exceptional workmanship
| of Messrs- Hall 81 Brown, of Toledo. HAVING
occasion to call, while in the city, last week.
we were most interested at witnessing Mr.
Cook very busily engaged unpackinq and
carefully arranging what he politely informed
US, very cOOlly, was "his usual fall purchase" {"
which, considering its magnitude and value,
suggested to US "where are we?" RaIlying
from the surprise, curiosity led us thereupon
to investigate, and possess ourselves to what
extent some men comprehended the interpre-
tation of term so commonplace in COM
mercial circles. We found the latest and
most chaste designs in ladies' and gents gold
and silver watches Just about five times more
plentiful than we had cash to purchase, even
though we could have INDUCED a wholesale
trade at a nickel apiece, while in chains.
guards, rings and other jewelry we never saw
moro charming and diversified collection.
Particularly noticeable were a number of val
liable ladies' sets, brooches, bracelets, pins,
links, &c, evidently purchased in view to the
approaching holidays, and pre-eminently
adapted to wedding, birthday, Christmas or
New Year gifts. The time-pieces were also
very fine-being produced In every style.
make and material. Referring to the silver
and plated ware, nothing we ever beheId could
excel it. To attempt to particuIarize the ar
tcles would alone take column, suffice it to
say there was everything from massive table
sets, In the sterling metal, to the humble salt
spoon in quadruple plate-nothing being
wanted, except customers, and if only a liber-
al inspection follows, we feel fully convinced
even that desirable feature will be added.
Nearly all the goods are supplied with neatly
finished and substantial leather or polished
wood cases, and the magnificent assortment
we have referred to is amply supplemented
with host of cutlery, opera glasses, specta-
cles and other sundries, in modern designs.
which go to complete stock SO i'm
menseIy comprehensive and replets in every
detail. The firm are most attentive to
their customers and indulge the continued
patronage of many very old patrons, while the
courtesies and excellent treatment they ex-
tend to everyone who may give them a call,
affords the strongest testimony of the probabil-
ity, that the business of score of years ago
will be the business of a score of years TO
come, Cwithin the limits of Toledo's CORPORA
tom, of which the city and its tradesmen need
be proud