05/14/11 VIEWS DESKTOP - KYLE'S C. 1930
FROM MY DESTOP TO YOURS: Hey Homies. It finally quit raining for a few minutes around here. But, sorry to say, I looked at radar this a.m. and noted that it’s raining all along the Mississippi. That’s got to hurt.
Also, I believe I should mention that that Morning Journal ran an article a week back with a headline that was somewhat misleading. It gave one the impression that South Street School was about to be fall victim to the wrecking ball. What the article actually said was that several properties the school owns on Douglas Street were going to be razed, and that they were going to try to sell South Street. Not that it matter to the powers that be, but South Street is - beyond the shadow of any doubt - the best building they own. Tearing it down would not only be very expensive - it would just be flat out stupid. That being said, that’s probably what will happen. O-well. As American writer Artemus Ward said, “I’m not a politician and my other habits are good” too. This week I should have some time to do some things on line that I’ve been meaning to do for some time. I’ve been up to my ears with other things for the last few. I’ve got to make some additions / corrections to past issues and do some scanning for future pieces. This should please a few folks. I hope. I’ve got a lot of catching up to do. Finally. If predictions are right this could be the last issue of “VV”. Today is supposed to be the end of the world. (So I may not be able to do the stuff I just said I was going to do. And I guess it wouldn’t matter anyway.) In celebration of that prediction you’ll see an article (below) describing a previous day of “Rapture”. It was October 22, 1844. And as the title of the piece leads ye to understand some folks weren’t disappointed.
Historically,
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LESLIE'S BIRTHDAY: I really, really like this snapshot. The original belongs to Leslie Roberts Ennis, and she was kind enough to lend it (along with several others) to scan some time ago. I didn't have all the names of the children in the photo until just this minute when my sis (Nancy Emery) emailed me.
In the back row left to right are: Donna and Maureen Enzor - and my bro Albert. And in the front row are: my sis (Pearl) Ginny Wilkes, Leslie, and Dick Enzor. According to Nance, " Dick has since passed away; the last I knew Donna was in the Lorain area and Maureen lived in Florida.
This snap was taken at Leslie's birthday party in 1941. Tis classic Vermilion. The one I love.
"...Miller became convinced that Christ's Second Coming was revealed in Bible prophecy."
NO “GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT” IN VERMILION: I’ll digress at the very beginning of this essay to explain that some semblance of the following story appeared in this newspaper nearly seven years ago (VPJ 9-19-02). To be honest that version was not quite as clear-cut as it could - or should - have been. And it’s a wonderful tale. Ergo; some may appreciate the retelling of it. The man who first spun this yarn was a successful Yale graduate (1853) and Cincinnati attorney named Edward P. Bradstreet. He was born in 1831 in the very first brick house ever built in the area. The house, which belonged to his aunt - Mrs. Horatio Perry - sat on a farm just west of the Almon Ruggles property perhaps 400 yards from Lake Erie. Less than a century later, the lake would claim it - lock, stock, and kitchen sink. Bradstreet’s father, Rev. Stephen Ingalls Bradstreet, was an early missionary who travelled all over the Western Reserve. He helped establish Western Reserve University, and in 1822 founded the Old Stone Church in what eventually became downtown Cleveland. His mother, Anna Dana Smith, was the twin sister of one of the earliest mail carriers in northern Ohio; Samuel Dana Smith. Smith’s mail route took him from Vermilion to New London on horseback, and took two full days to complete. In addition to that he was also a local Justice of the Peace and school teacher. In 1930, when Edward was near 100 years old some of his youthful reminiscences appeared in a Lorain, Ohio newspaper. Among them was, in part, the following story: Following the Revolutionary War there came a period of religious revival known as the “the Second Great Awakening”. New religious groups were popping up all over the nation. Among them was one that became known as the “Millerites”. It was led by a man named William Miller (pictured), a gentleman farmer from upstate New York. Through years of intensive study of prophetic symbolism of the prophecies of Daniel and using the year-day method of prophetic interpretation, Miller became convinced that Christ's Second Coming was revealed in Bible prophecy. And to make a long story short he further believed - after some trial and error - that the world would come to an end on October 22, 1844. Very near the place of Mr. Bradstreet’s birth there lived an elderly lady who was a Millerite believer. And thus, on the appointed day she “arrayed herself as an angel and stood on her balcony" awaiting "the trumpet call.” In the meantime some local boys who had heard of her adherence to the Millerite concept concocted a seemingly innocent plan whereby they would secret themselves in some bushes near her home armed with a box they had powdered with amber and a tin horn. And at the appointed hour (whatever that might have been) they blew the horn and ran a scantling (a piece of lumber) across the top of the box, which made a horrid noise. At once the elderly woman started for the railing with her hands flapping as wings, her white skirts flowing, and stepped off the balcony into thin air. Some estimate that the Millerites, as they came to be known, then numbered nearly 50,000 souls. Under the circumstance, it should go without saying that most of those souls were disappointed that day. In fact, the failure of this prophecy to materialize has come to be known, historically, as the ''Great Disappointment''. Even Miller himself would later indicate that he, too, was disappointed. But one thing for sure; in Mr. Bradstreet’s tale a few boys may have been disappointed - but not the Millerite.
Ref: PJ 9-19-02; U.S. Census 1930; The Vermilion News 8-12-37; Published in the Vermilion Photojournal 7/23/09; Written 7/19/09 @ 12:14 PM.
AGAIN - ANOTHER NEW (NOW OLD) THING: Initially I said that "This will not take the place of the "Macabre" stuff all the time - but will supplement whilst I search for more macabre stories to tell." But methinks that it's carved out a niche for itself and the "Macabre stuff" with have to find another.
So stay tuned...
MISSING ==================== A Wellknown Farmer Disappears. ====================
Geo. Loher, an aged farmer living on the east side of the river with one of his sons has disappeared. Monday morning he arose before any one else of the family was up and putting on his workclothes left the house and what has becme of him is a mystery. Tuesday the river in the vicinity of the Nickle Plate bridge was dragged but to no avail. Late in the evening bloodhounds were sent for but did not arrive until the 7:17 last evening. T.L. Hickman of Fort Wayne, Indiana, arrived on the evening train with his two bloodhounds and went to the Loher reidence, a large crowd following him. By requiest the crowd did not cross the river. When the party reached the Loher residence another gathering of men and boys were there and it was thought not advisable to try the dogs until later. At a later hour the dogs were bought out and found the trail. It led to the river. The animals were tried three times with like result. Thus it is evident that Mr. Loher is drowned. It is quite difficult to drag the river at this point as there are a number of snags there and the water ranges from 12 to 18 feet in depth.
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The Junior class have held two class meetings thus far: one being held on last Friday evening, May 1st and the other on Tuesday evening., May 5th. On Friday evening Roy Kane was elected President and Lydia Trinter Sec. The Botany class (11th Grade) have begun plant analysis. Lyle Tischer and Cyril Ambrose are absent from Room No. (?) on account of mumps. The Class of 1903 is making active preparation for commencement, held Friday evening, June 5.
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Edward Bachman returned home from the Lakes Friday suffering from erysiplis [ed. note: an acute streptococcus bacterial infection]. Jacob Neiding is reported seriously ill at his home on the Martin Farm. One of the last acts of Director Salen, of Cleveland, was to issue an order prohibiting the running of the Lake Shore electric cars across the Superior street viaduct, in that city. He claimed that it is not safe to run such heavy cars on the streets and over such a structure as the viaductt. The members of the board of public service will probably enforce this order. Officials of the road claim there is no truth in the above statement and their cars are not as heavy as stated in the city paper. W.A. Leiter, a popular photographer of Lorain is here this afternoon taking pictues of our schools.
-------------------- The Old and the New
Monday evening the village council met in regular session and closed up its affairs. The members present were Bachmann, Minium, McConnelly, Meeker, and Young. Neiding being absent. Ofter ordering the payment of bills and transacting some unfinished business the council adjourned Sine Die. Immediately after the adjourment the following councilmen elect were sworn in, Lewis Englebry, G.B. McConnelly, Geo. P Wahl, D. Christmann and H.L. Minium. The remaining counciloman Geo. Krapp was not present. C.H. Huhm was present and sworn in as clerk his bond being approved by the council. The bonds of Mayor, Marshal, and Treasurer were presented and accepted. The Mayor then suggested the name of Henry Schmool for street commissioner. The council app-roved and his bond was accepted and he was sworn in. W.A. Tischer was appointed fire chief with approval of the council. The appointment of the Trustees of Public Works was deferred. The Mayor then announced the following committees: Sidewalk - Minium, McConnelly and Christmann. Finance - Wahl, Krapp and Cristmann Street Lighting - Krapp, Englebry and Minium. Streets - Minium, McConelly [sic], Wahl. Fire - Englebry, Krapp and Wahl. Public Grounds - Christman [sic], Englebry and mcConell[sic]. H.L. Minium was elected president proem [sic] by an unanimous vote. The council now being ready for work the first was the reading of several petitions. That of Jennie F. Harris for a sidewalk was laid on the table. A petition for the opening of a road from near E. Clausius place and signed by 80 citizens was referred to the street committee. A petition was presented by the residents on the east side of State Street asking for the lowering of the has [sic] sewer on that side of the street was read and laid on the table to be taken up if the signers will show by actual survey that it is necessary to properly drain their premises. Mr. Christmann was delegated to call on the Nickle Plate officials in reference to making arrangement to take water from the corporation. As several things of importance could not be properly cared for the council adjourned until Saturday evening May 9.
Old papers for sale at this office.
Werner Leidheiser is quite ill at his home of the Shore Road and is under the care of Dr. Woesner of Huron. Go to F.V. Pelton’s for hams, bacon and dried beef. Fresh stock. The Lake shore Ry., now has quite a large force of men at work in Vermilion. The bridge has been repaired and new rails are being laid. N.A. Foster is placing his large fleet of row boats in fine condition and will soon have them all in readiness for summer visitors. he has a phone in his residence and will also have one at his boat house during the summer. Mrs. Helen H. Case arrived here Tuesday from California and is the guest of her brother John Parsons and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Case has not visited Vermilion for eight years and will doubtless note numerous changes. Dr. Englebry has removed his office to the Englebry Block, Division St., rooms 1,2, and 3. Office hours 2 to 4:30 and 7 to 8:30 P.M. Standard time. At other times by appointment only. The new directory of the Vermilion Telephone Co., is out. It contains 141 phones. A line will soon be run to Brownhelm which will place quite a number more on the list. With this large list and the fine service rendered it’s now worth while to have a phone. Capt. F.C. Rae was in town Tuesday. The Electric Ry ticket office is now at the sub-staion. Chas. A. Trinter is in Cleveland on business to day. Lighkeeper Codding and son Morris are spending a few days at Put-in-Bay. Henry Shoop an aged resident of this place, was stricken with paralysis Tuesday at his home on South Street. Mrs. Shupe came from Cleveland to care for him. A.D. Baumhart expects to move his drug stroe into the room formerly occupied by Williams meat market this week. The jury in the case of Fischer vs. th village of Vermilion was in town Tuesday afternoon viewing the subject of the suit. Jas. Monk of Marion is languishing in the jail at that place charged with stealing a valuable (?) horse. He has been tried twice, each time the jury failing to agree. It is estimated that the case will cost the county $1000. The horse was valued at $6.00. Capt. John Jennings died at his home in Milan Saturday at the age of seventy-three. He was one of the old time captains and was well known along the lakes. Mrs. Watson Sanger of Wakeman is suffereing from blood poisoning at the home of her son C.A. Sanger, in Norwalk, the result of removing a sliver from her hand with the aid of a pin.
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Benjamin B. Wells files suit against Orange J. Leonard and unknown heirs of John Van Wyck and others, to quiet [sic] title to land in Vermilion. A similar suit is begun by Benjamin B. Wells against unknown heirs of Charles F. Sherman and others to quiet title to land in Vermilion.
Gross passenger receipts of the Lake Shore Electric for April were $41,414.89; increase, $10,748.90. This represents a 35 per cent increase. The scarcity of fish is universal. Reports are being received from all partss of the world of the failure of the fisheries. - Fishing Gazette. There was much curiosity a few weeks ago concerning the weddimg of J.W. Krapp of this place, who took out a marriage license the day his divorce was granted. Return of th elicense was made Wednesday and shows that the bride was Miss C.E. Oakes. J.A. Denman of Wakeman had a valuable horse stolen from his stable recently. Not content with the horse alone the thief took a fine Galion buggy and harness and blanket from M.T. Scott. Denmon has offered $50 and Scott $25 reward for the recovery of the property.
Hmmmmmm....
"The reality is that life - often stranger than fiction - can also be more frightening."
BOO [HOO]!: It is probably no coincidence that the festival of Halloween and election day are so close together. Halloween originally celebrated as the Celtic festival Samhain (pronounced "sah-win") commemorated the end of the harvest season. It was a time when some thought the boundaries between the worlds of the deceased and the living overlapped, and the dead guys “w-w-would” return and pester the living. To appease / mimic the undead - living folks took to the wearing of costumes / masks at that time of year. It was hard to tell them apart. Speaking for just myself, of course, both events sound an awful lot alike. It’s scary. The reality is that life - often stranger than fiction - can also be more frightening. Don’t believe me? Take another look at candidates currently running for political offices. According to television commercials most of these people are either terribly psychotic or just plain stupid. But setting all that aside momentarily I will relate to thee a very true story from the past that is as loathsome as it is frightening. And though it did not take place in Vermilion it did take place in Ohio - in a yesteryear. It all begins with the text of a letter dated January 22, that was received by a gentlemen in a nearby city in 1910 which read as follows: “Dear Sir: - I have a secret that I presume you do not know; what I reveal to you is certainly true. I witnessed it myself. I had the secret over forty years. When your father died his corpse did not rest in the grave until twelve o’clock the first night. I saw it taken from the grave by three doctors - they are all dead now. I will give their names: (Note: the names were not published with the text of the missive.), I will describe the whole as I saw it. They dug down into the grave, broke open the coffin, put an iron hook into his under jaw, raised the corpse, took it by the arms, dragged it over a rail fence at the south side to a large elm, (that tree is yet standing there.) They cut the flesh from the bones, put them into a casket, carried them to the office of (name was also omitted.) In due time the bones were cleaned and wired together into a skeleton. I have seen it many times. It was in the possession of (name omitted) to his death. If you would dig to the bottom of the old grave you would find no bones.” The letter, which very vividly depicts “grave robbing” had a Cleveland postmark, but was not (surprise, surprise) signed. And while I’ve no idea if the son of the allegedly uninterred gentleman took the advice of the note’s author [I pray he did not] there was one rather glaring mistake in it. If the letter writer had been keeping his secret for “forty years” he was either a lousy mathematician or a liar. On the other hand, if he was a learned political aspirant he may just have been used to stretching the truth to fit the circumstance. Because what he actually wrote was that he’d been living with “the secret over forty years”. Ergo; “over forty years” could certainly be discerned by good logisticians as being the same as fifty-eight years. Some say that the practice of grave robbing in Ohio for the purpose of selling the bodies to Cleveland medical institutions to train professionals was a common practice in the mid-19th century. That may - or may not - be the precise truth. And if it was done at all it was both a very frightening and despicable thing to have done no matter the reason. Which brings me back to the principle analogy of this essay: That it is probably no coincidence that festival of Halloween and election day are so close together. Boo [hoo]!
Ref: The Evening Telegram, Elyria, Ohio, 1-29-1910; Published in the Vermilion Photojournal 10/28/10; Written 10/24/10 @ 8:42 AM.
KATHRYN GREGORY
In 1994, Kathryn Gregory, now a teenager from Bedford, Massachusetts, became an inventor and an entrepreneur at the age of ten. Kathryn invented and trademarked Wristies. Wristies are protective winter gear that are designed to be worn under your coat and gloves that block the snow, wind, and cold from entering any unprotected gaps. Also while a kid inventor, Kathryn Gregory started Wristies, Inc., a company to manufacture and sell Wristies. The young entrepreneur, has made deals with the Girl Scouts, Federal Express, and McDonald's. In 1997, Kathryn Gregory became the youngest person to sell on QVC, the television shopping show.
THE COWS WON IN VERMILLION O: If one reflects upon life among early settlers in Vermilion, Ohio (and elsewhere in America) it is obvious that it could not have been easy. How many persons among us today would elect to abandon the relative comfort and safety of “society” to take our families into a wilderness, clear a place in a forest to build a house, plant and tend to crops, raise livestock, and etc., etc., etc.? Moreover; how many “could” do all those things? All this leads one to wonder if our founding fathers (and mothers) ever had any spare time. And if they did what on earth did they do? We doth know that some attended church meetings when they could that took up most of a Sunday. Strong spiritual faith and appreciation for the work of God in their lives was very much an integral part of pioneer life. But what about the rest of the time (?) if there was any. The following story is adapted from an account written by the Hon. Benjamin Summers that was published in June of 1863 in “The Firelands Pioneer”. “Some time in the winter of 1820-21, (if I remember correctly,) having heard of debating societies, several of the b'hoys agreed to hold a debate. We met, by agreement, in the old deserted log cabin of Rufus Judson (PJ 7-14-05), on the shore. We had a comfortable fire - some hickory bark for lights a bench and one or two dilapidated old chairs for seats. The crowd consisted of Capt. Josiah S. Pelton (PJ 5-08-08), President; Charles P. Judson (PJ 7-14-05) and Jonah Bartow, Jr., on the affirmative; Burton Parsons (PJ 4-12-07) and Benjamin Summers, opposition. It being the first trial of our oratorial powers, and as we were not very confident of our skill in such matters, we had not invited the neighbors as spectators.” “The question for discussion was one very many times adopted for such occasions in early times and suited to our supposed capacities. "Which are the most useful to mankind - Horses or Cattle?" Cattle led off. It is unnecessary to give the reasoning, pro and con. Suffice it to say, the fall of man - eating the forbidden fruit - the materials - workman, or workwomanship of our first mother's efforts at needlework, with the expulsion from the garden - the deluge - Babel, &c., all came in from one or the other side, as pertinent to the issue; and after an hour or two of amusement, tremendous thrusts and skilful parries, the President gravely told us we had spent most of our ammunition wide of the mark, and wound up with an argument against horses and giving the cattle the victory.” “Unpromising as was this first sly effort at debate, it grew to be an institution, and at its meetings in after years many young men found tongue who would otherwise have been greatly surprised at their own voices in meeting.” It helps to be mindful of the fact that these esteemed “debatees” - Jonah Bartow, Burton Parsons, and the teller of this tale, Benjamin Summers - as well as the rest of the fine gentlemen of the Vermilion Literary Society were attired in deerskin pants (which had a tendency to become elongated twice their dry length when wet), and home-made flannel or linen shirts and coats. Additionally, many in this band of esoteric philosophers, as a matter of course, were also bedecked in coonskin caps. Yessiree - these were the “heavy thinkers” of that yesteryear. Perhaps it was the seed of the beginning of the two-party system in our nation. Perhaps not. What’s important is fact is that in 1820-21 the Vermillion Literary Society was born, and that the cows won.
Ref: Special thanks to Albert C. Tarrant - Roscoe-Tarrant Family Photographs; Published in the Vermilion Photojournal 12/03/09; Written on 11/29/09 @ 10:59 AM.
THE FIRE-LANDS: I found the following information re: the early inhabitants of our area to be extremely informative. Methinks you will also.
I am getting better at transcribing these passages so there are fewer mistakes. But I like to read as I go - and sometimes I fill in the blanks. So tread carefully this trail through yesteryear.
The following series will take thee to the townships south of Vermilion. Methinks you'll find this history quite fascinating.
NEW HAVEN.
NEW HAVEN LODGE NO. 41, I. O. 0. F.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows effected an organization in the township in 1845. The lodge above named was instituted on July 28th of that year, by Thomas Spooner, a special deputy, assisted by several other officers. The charter members were: Thomas Johnston, Abijah Ives, Sumner P. Webber, Jacob W. Cleland, Robert Y. Askin, D. H. Brinkerhoff, J. Graham and William V. B. Moore. Following is a list of the first officers elected and appointed: N. G., Thomas Johnston; V. G., William V. B. Moore: Secretary. Sumner P. Webber; Treasurer. Abijah Ives; R. S. to N. G., William W. McVitty; L. S. to N. G., J. W. Cleland; R. S. to V. G., Bro. Jones; L. S. toY. G., Bro. Benson; I S. G., Merritt Clark; 0. S. G., Ezra Stewart. William Y. B. Moore resigned as Y. G., and was appointed conductor. Alonzo Powers was made Y. G. ; Warden. Charles E. Bostwick; Chaplain, Dyer F. Webber. This lodge had a large membership, and was for many years in a very flourishing condition. Many of the lodges in neighboring villages were an outgrowth of New Haven, among them, Plymouth Lodge of Plymout North Star of Fairfield, Rome, Sharon of Shelby, Venice of Attica, and Centerton of Centerton. New Haven Lodge began to decline when the business interests of the village waned. It never lapsed, however, from activity, and though its strength has been severely tried, still has an existence and prospects for a perpetual lease of life. Its present membership is twenty-seven. The officers are as follows: N. G., D. W. Vail; Y. G., A. Snyder; Recording Secretary, 0. F. Cole; Permanent Secretary, F. Layer; Treasurer, L. S. Heller; R. S. to N. G., George Strimple; L. S. to N. G., J. L. Miller; R. S. to V. G., Jesse Snyder; L. S. to V. G., S. L. Abbott; Warden, A. H. Smith; Conductor, W. Severance; Chaplain, Rev. J. R. Hall; 0. G., J. Williams; I. G., C. Kurtz.
EARLY MAIL CARRIERS—STAGE ROUTES—ROADS.
It is probable that a mail was carried through New Haven as early as 1809 or 1810, and as late as 1813, by a man named Facer. His route was from Mansfield to the mouth of the Huron river. Andrew Brewbaker succeeded Facer as custodian of the mail, and made trips over the road, or rather trail, for two years. It is said that during the whole of that time he saw only three or four white persons on the route, though Indians were met very frequently. They made him no trouble, however, and were never so much a cause of fear as were the wolves. The country was full of these disagreeable and dangerous animals, and it is said by old settlers that Brewbaker seldom dismounted from his horse, because afraid that he would be molested if he did so. He was accustomed to pour grain into a basin, shaped hollow, which he had chopped in a fallen tree, and sit in the saddle while his horse ate. It was some time during Brewbaker's period of service that a post office was established in the township. The first was a box nailed upon a post, and thus litterally [sic] a post office. Joseph Dana was the first postmaster. His duties were not arduous. People who expected mail matter were accustomed to go to the box, open it, examine the contents, and, if they found any letters addressed to themselves, to carry them home—a system which would hardly answer at the present time. Although Darling is generally spoken of as the first postmaster, there is no doubt but that Caleb Palmer was the first man regularly commissioned to fill that office. An old receipt addressed to him, and bearing the date May 9, 1816, and the autograph of Return J. Meigs, is still in existence. Abijah Ives was postmaster at a later day. A stage route was laid out through the township, north and south, in the year 1819. It was only a short time anterior to this date that the roads had become worthy of the name. They were at first mere trails, winding through the woods, but the spirit of improvement was abroad, and regular roads were laid out, the timber cut and travel made less tedious. The first petition ever presented to the commissioners of Huron county was from New Haven township and read as follows: Huron County. August 13, 1S15. To the Commissioners of said County at their September meeting: Petitioners, of the inhabitants of New Haven, humbly showeth, That there is no laid out road in these parts; Therefore. gentlemen, we pray you to appoint viewers to lay out a road from the south boundary of the township to the mouth of Huron river, beginning at, or near, the house of John Barney, thence northward to the center of New Haven, thence northward to Middlefleld's or Seth Browns on the west branch of the Huron river, thence near the bank of the river to Charles Parker's, thence north, on the most suitable ground for a road, to the mouth of Huron river. (Signed) James McIntyre, Jr., Daniel Pratt, James Tooker, Henry Barney, David Inscho, S. D. Parmer, John Barney, Josiah Curtis, Jno. McIntyre Sr, Chisim May, Samcel B Carpenter, Luther Cox, Samuel Knapp, Titus Brown, David Powers, Martin M.Kellogg, William York, Calvin Hitchinson, Martin Burke. The second road petitioned for in the county was by Isaac Powers and others, to run from the Great Road to the Prairie. This road was also located. John Concklin, Beldon Kellogg and James McIntyre were viewers, and Lutlier Coe, surveyor. The third and the seventh roads petitioned for were also asked by residents of Xew Haven township.
Excerpts from: The Fire Lands, Comprising Huron and Erie Counties, Ohio; W.W. Williams - 1879 - Press of Leader Printing Company, Cleveland, Ohio
INTERESTING: A week (or so) back I visited Frank Homitz's home to take a few pictures of some Vermilion artifacts he and his wife have collected over the years - as well as some of his paintings. Most of those pix will eventually find there way into this ezine. But first - I thought this photo painting of his collection of marbles was quite interesting.
I'm sure I've mentioned to "Viewers" before that Frank makes marbles. While he does some of the heavy work involved in the manufacture of these baubles he's also the color designer. Some of them are known as "Frankies".
As you can see in this photo painting his personal collection is substantial. And these are only a very few of all that he has made. I can't possibly show ye all these marbles in a light that will showcase their beautiful colors - but trust me - they are beautiful.
COMPROMISE
A young Jewish man falls in love with a Native American woman and they decide to get married. When his mother hears the news, however, she is extremely distressed because she wanted him to marry a nice Jewish girl. When she hears that not only is he marrying this Native American girl but has decided to live with her onthereservation, the mother becomes so upset that she refuses to even speak to the boy, practically disowning him. After a year, the son telephones the mother to tell her that he and his wife are expecting a child. The mother is happy for him, but there is still quite a bit of tension in the air. Nine months later, the son calls the mother again. "Mom," he says, "I just wanted you to know that last night my wife gave birth to a healthy baby boy. I also wanted to tell you that we've talked it over and we have decided to give the boy a Jewish name." Upon hearing this, the mother is overjoyed. "Oh son, this is wonderful," she gushes. "I've been waiting for this moment all my life. You have made me the happiest woman in the world." "That's great, Mom," replies the son. "And what," asks the mother, "is the baby's name?"
The son proudly replies, "Smoked Whitefish!"
PODCAST #230:This week the Vermilion Views Podcast #230is an extremely entertaining clip from; "Remembering Louise". This week her grandson Bruce Eldridge remembers...
Persons interested in the history of the Lake Shore Electric Railway (which was the subject of a recent past podcast series) - "the greatest electaric railway system on the planet" may want to go to Amazon.com and purchase a book called "Images of Rail - Lake Shore Electric Railway". It was put together by Thomas J. Patton with the help of my friends Dennis Lamont and Albert Doane. It'd make a nice gift.
Also, please note that all the video (MP4 and MOV) podcasts (when used) are done in the "Quicktime MP4 / MOV" formats. If you don't have a "Quicktime" it's easy to find and free to download.
NOTE NOTE:Past podcasts are not available in the on-line archive. They just take up too much disk space. But if one really, really, really wants to acquire a copy of a past cast it can be had by contacting me and I will place it on a disc and send it to ye for a minimal fee.
LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: After giving it much thought this link has been "put-down". During the last year most of the folks who used to use this page as a bulletin board have acquired their own and, consequently, no longer need this forum from "Views". I have, however, kept links (in the links section) to Larry Hohler's "Hope Homes" in Kenya - and to Bette Lou Higgins' Eden Valley Enterprises sites. They are historically and socially relevant projects. I suggest that you visit these sites on a regular basis to see "what's shakin'".
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Vol.9, Issue 10, May 21, 2011
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