JUST DOWN THE WALK
FROM MY DESTOP TO YOURS: Merry Christmas. I hope all have a nice holiday. Though winter officially started this week the weather in Vermilion has been quite mild. We’ve had a good deal of rain, and just a touch of snow. That’s not a complaint.
During the week past I’ve been doing the paperwork necessary for establishing the Print Shop Museum. Thanks to Margaret Wakefield Worcester much of that work was made easier than if I had to start from scratch. Margaret did much of the paperwork establishing the Vermilion Area Archival Society so I was able to use some of it as a model to fill out IRS Form 1023 - to acquire 501(c)(3) status - as well as writing the bylaws for the new nonprofit. Though the form (1023) had been upgraded since Margaret did it in 2000 or so (it now asks for more detail) her work was extremely helpful.
To go with the form I also needed bylaws, which Margaret included with the paper she loaned me, and I was able to “hack” out bylaws for the new corporation as well as write a Conflict of Interest Policy.
I talked with IRS representatives in both Columbus and Cleveland on the phone, and attended a Vermilion City Council meeting. Council did a first reading of a zoning ordinance for the museum. An open hearing on the zoning will be held on the 23 of January. After the hearing there will be a third reading of the ordinance at a council meeting. Hopefully all will go well.
ODD THING AT COUNCIL: While in attendance at the aforementioned council meeting the City Engineer explained some problems encountered when tearing down the old ambulance garage on the northwest corner of Grand and Liberty streets.
It seems that when the garage was built it shared a back wall with a building behind it that Moes Marine has owned and used for years. There’s a space at the top of the wall of about 6 to 8 inches between the wall and the roof of the back building. Consequently someone is going to hire a mason to fill in that space.
There is undoubtedly a reason for this. But I’ll be darned if I can figure it. There are windows on that side of the building so it figures that at one time the wall must have gone to the roof (before the service station was built).
Very Odd.
THINGS HAVE CHANGED: The Desktop pic affords all an idea of just how much things have changed in Vermilion during our lifetimes. Looking east down the walk between Grand and Main street none of the businesses that were their back in the 1950s are there anymore. Fulpers and the Goody-Goody Bar are gone entirely. The picture show is currently an art gallery. Williams Law office is an insurance office. The tiny storefront next to it is a t-shirt place. Leidheiser’s is now the Tap House bar / restaurant. Wagner’s Gift Store is Jon Clark’s insurance agency. The old Okagi building is split into two offices – one empty. And the Erie County Bank currently houses the Mayor and other service departments. Ain’t nothing left.
But maybe that’s the fun of it.
Historically,
GEORGE WASHINGTON HOWELL
THE SMITHY'S SON: George Washing Howell was born on May 5, 1871. His father, J.I., was a blacksmith. Originally from the deep south he came north after the Civil War. In 1900 George was living with his father on Main Street in Vermilion where the blacksmith shop was located. By 1910 George was married and living on (West) Shore Road with his wife Lillian. At that time they had three children: Vera, Ervin, and Jessie.
1920 found the family on Adams Street with two additional daughters; Alice, and Myrtle. Ten years later the times were changing. The age of the automobile had arrived, and George was working on the steam railroad.
This pic of George with his bicycle reminds me of his great-grandson, Craig, who is currently a Vermilion Policeman. For a time Craig had the bicycle patrol in Vermilion. George's daughter Myrtle is still with us. At 96 years of age, she still drives, and is as bright as the northern star.
George died on the 25 day of May in 1957.
"If ye will look closely you will see a little boy of about five years..."
JUST AN OLD CHRISTMAS PICTURE: To be candid I really can’t assign a precise date to the accompanying photograph - except to say that it was sometime before electric lights lit up the Ohio countryside. So, perhaps, it was around 1902 or '03. The Lake Shore Electric Railway Co. - the key player in bringing electricity to north-central Ohio - wasn’t formed until mid March of 1901. Ergo; my "guestimation".
As bad (visually speaking) as this photo is I was, nonetheless, smitten by it. Initially, it’s like one of those brainteaser puzzles that some folks send to their friends on the internet. It’s hard to center on the precise detail. Parts of it are out of focus; it appears to have been broken (I believe the original image is on a glass negative); the lighting is terrible; and there are apparently, and quite understandably, fingerprints on the original negative which are visible in the upper right corner of the photo. As an abecedarian historian who likes to putter in the field of photography such details are of interest. But that’s not what really intrigues me.
If ye will look closely you will see a little boy of about five years standing just back and to the left of the Christmas tree. While he appears to be somewhat pensive and mannequin-like that may have more to do with the aforementioned quality of the photo than the reality. He is looking away from the camera - possibly toward a mother who is probably encouraging him to smile and face the camera. The odd looking affair on his head appears to be an Indian head-dress. He is holding a ball in his arms.
The tree is reminiscent of the one that always appears in the “Charlie Brown” Christmas television specials. It is sparse, and looks to be synthetic. It is decorated with figures of Jolly Ol’ St. Nicholas, a Crèche, and sundry other baubles of the season. Though they were not lighted - small candles were also part of the decor. At the base of the tree are various items that one might imagine sit atop a music box. There is a fine lady and gentleman, a rider on a horse, and a locomotive. It is conceivable that the tree was placed atop rather large music machine. But who knows?
And then there are the gifts. Aside from the Indian head-dress and the ball this little boy - whomever he was - was a lucky one indeed. Among his presents are a big drum, a ring-toss game, a pair of shiny new shoes, a wooden schoolhouse, a locomotive with a coal-tender, a music box, and two books; “The Wild Animal Book” and the classic story rhyme called the “Three Little Kittens”. What more might a kid ask for?
One of the things that is very obvious is that the gifts are only for one person - ostensibly the little guy. And that’s nice. But, in truth, some of the most wonderful things about the Christmas season are having family and friends with which to share it. No one, other than the boy, is present in this photograph even though we intuitively understand that there are others out of camera range. Perhaps that is what captured my attention when first I saw the photo. There’s no mirth - nor joy in it.
Then again - it’s just an old Christmas picture from yesteryear. And not a very good one. Maybe it was just a mistake - intended to be thrown away - never used - and never seen. Nonetheless I was certainly vexed by it when I came across it in a collection of my grandfathers photographs. Not for what it is; but for what it should have been.
A CLEAN KELLY PRESS
AT THE SHOP: In between things I’ve been trying to clean up the Kelly press (pictured). It’s a dirty business. It’s been a long time since I’ve done such dirty work. The Chandler & Young press, and the Linotypes were dirty – but this press – well it is in need of some cleaning.
I'm not trying to make them look like they’re new. I believe the crust of grease, dirt, and oil on the surface of the machines kept them from rusting. I clean them only to a point, and then I oil them.
The floor covering in the shop is original (c.1905). It’s a red linoleum type material, worn in some spots, but in fairly good condition given its age and the amount of traffic experienced over the last 106 years.
What I intended for this photograph to show, anyway, are the number of moving parts in the machinery. They are engineering marvels – and that’s when they’re not running.
Cool beans!
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...
December 10 1903 – Vol. VII. No. 28.
October 12, 1902 the Council of Vermilion Village granted a franchise to the Logan Natural Gas Co., giving them the privelege [sic] of piping the streets and furnishing the citizens with natural gas. A bond of $500 was given for the fulfillment of the franchise within a year. Monday evening the regular meeting of the council was held and during that session a resolution was adopted declaring the $500 forfeited to the town. It seems that the company has been written to concerning the matter and as no reply had been received the above action was taken.
A petition was presented asking the council to see that the water works money be placed where it will draw interest until spring.
There seems to be some misunderstanding concerning the matter. Evidently it was presented to ascertain whether the money is drawing interest or not and to have it placed where it will draw interest. The council could take no action on the matter until it can be determined as to the manner of deposit. The Mayor was asked to investigate and report as soon as possible.
For the benefit of those who desire enlightment [sic] and were not at the meeting, we will endeavor to explain.
The treasurer may, with the consent of his bondsmen, place the money in a bank or banks where it will draw interest; in such case he is responsible for the safe keeping of the money.
A provision is also made whereby the council may provide a place for depositing the money on interest but in this case the treasurer and his bondsmen are relieved from liability and the bank is required to give bonds to double the amount of the deposit. In addition the banks are required to bid on the amount of interest they will pay and the money deposited with the highest bidder. In either case the interest is added to the sum deposited and does not go to the treasurer; he receives a stated sum for his services. In all probability the matter will be adjusted to the satisfaction of our citizens.
Another petition was also read asking for the opening of Exchange Street across the L.S. & M. S. Ry. It was signed by residents of the street. Mr. Russell of the Lake Shore Ry. was present and, on rough estimate, gave $75,000 as the cost of making an Undergrade crossing.
The Council asked the Mayor to look up the legality of the closing of the streets and the question as to which party have to bear the expense. It seemed the sense of the council that a grade crossing would be dangerous and out of the question. It is evident that the street should be opened but it is doubted whether, if the town is obliged to stand the expense, it would be warranted. Either method of making the crossing would be a damage to those using the property lying along the north side of the track. This must also be considered. The railroad company has been asked to furnish a more definite estimate of the cost.
The question here arrises [sic] as to why and how a former council could give a railway full control of a street without receiving any compensation. At the next council meeting this question will again be discussed.
Mr. Russell was present to see about placing an alarm or whatever will be satisfactory at the crossings of the Lake Shore Ry. not now protected. The matter will be attended to by the company soon.
C.F. Decker was present to defend his cement walk. While the walk is first class in every particular, it is contrary to the ordinance. This brought up a discussion in regard to the relative marits of stone and cement. The walk question will turn up again. But evidently stone is cheaper than good cement except where the parties have material on hand as has Mr. Decker.
Provisions were made for the completion of the approach and outlet of the culvert under the street east of the sub-station.
The street commissioner was instructed to ask J.A. Englebry to provide a more suitable protection for his basement stairway in from of his block as complaint has been made concerning it.
After reading the bills and ordering their payment, council adjourned.
The attendance at this meeting was exceptionally large. All members were present also a number of visitors.
For some time past the postmaster has found the building on Grand street too small for the handling of the mail. With the extra space required for rural delivery purposes the present room is entirely inadequate.
The office will be moved to the M.E. Church room, now used as the Whitmore Millinery Parlors, the latter part of this month. The fittings will be changed somewhat.
Capt. Freed Bailey has returned home from the lakes.
Capt. Geo. Bell and daughter Mrs. Lewis Englebry were Cleveland visitors Monday.
Capt. and Mrs. Fischer were in Cleveland Monday.
Capt. Chas. Gegenheimer has returned home for the winter.
Mrs. Wm Blattner spent Monday at Lorain.
Miss Addie Wilbur and cousin Fred of Wakeman were visitors at the home of Capt. E.A. Hill’s Sunday.
Miss Wilbur will return to her home in Leavenworth Kansas about the 20th.
I hereby notify the public to refrain from travel on my section of the Sweet Valley (Kneisel) road. This does not apply to property owners on said road. -E. Cluasius.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Minkler and daughter Laura are spending a few days with relatives in this place.
Miss Myrtle Jump is on the sick list.
Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Meeker have moved into Mrs. Millers house near Ogontz.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Heys and sons have moved in with Mr. Heys parents at Ogontz.
Mr. Jesse Henry is at home from Cadillac Mich. where he has been clerking for Mr. Chas. Sheff who has a basket store there.
A good many apples are being hauled from here to near by shopping points.
Dr. Waltman and wife returned to Spencer.
Is it not unlawful to hunt rabbits with a ferret? It is not human any way.
We were very much pained to learn of the death of Mrs. Ida Smith as she used to live near here.
The Alliance People are putting up a very large barn. Latterman Bros. have the job.
A representative of the Anti Saloon League will speak on Sunday evening in the church. The Reformed Church will unite in this service.
Mrs. Wyatt will give an entertainment in the Town Hall on next Wednesday evening Dec. 16 consisting of vocal and instrumental music - Recital and Orchestra. Given under auspices of Sunday School and Novelty Society of the Church.
The case of the state against Linder was to have beed [sic] taken up in common pleas court yesterday. Linder is alleged to be the ring leader of the mob which drove George Guenther and his colored wife from their Perkins home.
However, no evidence was taken in the case as it was indefinitely postponed. Whether or not this amount [sic] to be [sic] dropping of it or not remains to be seen.
William Furguson pleaded guilty to holding up George Saunders and was sentenced by Judge Reed to serve two years. Ferguson relieved his victim of a bottle of whiskey. The bottle contained a half pint, which makes the liquid worth about a year a gill [VV Note: 1 gill = 1/4 pint] of Fergeson’s [sic] labor. The stuff at that price was rather expensive.
The receipts of the waffle supper at the Cong’l Church parlors last evening was about $11.
Mrs. Anson Pease returned home last week after a pleasant visit with relatives ar [sic] Mich.
Frank Parsons returned home last evening.
C.C. Baumhart has exchanged his residence for a dwelling on Harkness Ave., in Cleveland and will give possession about Jan. 1st.
Cash paid for Fur Pelts and Hides at Krapp Bros.
Capt. Bailey arrived home Wednesday.
Died- At her home south of town, Thursday Dec. 3, Mrs. Fred Smith aged thirty-nine. She leaves a husband and a six-year old son. Funeral was held Saturday, Rev. Smith of Wakeman officiating.
Mrs. Andre Greenoe is reported very ill.
Mollie H. Rotert has been appointed post mistress at Middle Bass. It will be remembered that her husband was drowned while crossing from that island to Put-In-Bay last winter.
It is said that the first of the year the Lake shore will issue an order prohibiting the use of intoxicants by employees while on or off duty. Disobedience will result in dismissal.
Oberlin has a Rest Room. W.P. Carruthers has fitted up a room at the rear of his jewelry store on West College street and thus supplied a much needed place. Besides the comfortable chairs, magazines and papers are supplied. Such a room is need in every town where people, especially strangers can find rest and quiet while in the town. They will then come again.
Geo. P. Wahl is building an addition to the rear of his building next to Englebry’s clothing store, he will use it as a shop and display room for sewing machines, etc.
At the meeting of the Council Monday evening the Miller building near the News Office was decided upon as a suitable place for storing the road machine and other town property.
The Mayor of Sandusky has vetoed the Logan Natural Gas Ordinance twice and it has again passed the council.
Early Sunday morning fire destroyed [sic] the Lorain Athletic association’s building at Lorain. Besides the heavy loss of the association and owner of the building, the Lorain band lost their find and much admired suits. the total loss was about $5,000.
The fishing season has about closed and has not proved very satisfactory to the fishermen. It is claimed that the sewerage and immense lake traffic has driven the fish to the Canadian side as the fishermen there have good catches.
It is reported that the relatives of Thomas Broder who was killed while handling cars for the Lake Shore railroad will bring an action for damages against the company. It is claimed there was negligence in the matter of giving orders to moving cars.
Herman Wehrle formerly postmaster of Middle Bass plead guilty last week to the charge of embezzlement and was fined $50 and costs. It seems as there is no bank on the island that Mr. Wehrle issued money orders against himself and afterwards paid in the money so that the government did not loose [sic] a dollar although the transaction amounted to about $5,000.
The telephone franchise recently passed by the Lorain Council giving a branch of the Bell Telephone Company a right to construct a system in that city has been vetoed by Mayor King. He states to the Council that should they again pass ordinance some recompense should be included for the privilege by the Company.
Hmmmmmm....
"When Christmas Eve comes I have learned how to become three persons..."
CHRISTMAS MAGIC AND TRADITIONS: Several years ago one of my great nieces, who attends school in the Toledo area, was asked by her teacher to discover, and write about, the Christmas traditions of her extended family (i.e. grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins etc.). Happily, I was among those asked to tell her about some of the Christmas traditions of our family. At least the ones I could recall.
When I was a youngster - back in the 1950’s - Christmas at the Tarrant household at 510 Perry street in Vermilion, O. didn’t officially begin until Christmas Eve. That’s when the dinnertime dishes were cleared away from the dining room table; the old table cloth replaced by one more appropriate for the occasion; and upon it were placed dozens of candies and cookies my mother had so lovingly labored over for days. Amongst them were placed wonderful fresh baked pies - mincemeat, raisin, cranberry-apple, pumpkin, and lemon meringue - that my father baked that afternoon. And over the doorway leading into the living room - the pièce de résistance - a sprig of mistletoe. (Oftentimes did I wish in vain that a Doris Day or an Esther Williams would come to visit, and unknowingly pause in that doorway.)
But to return from such absurd revelry. Around this scene swirled myself, and my big brothers and sisters. There were eight of us - four girls and four boys. So there was some significant “swirling” taking place. My sisters and I sang in the church choir. All of my brothers being older and, of course, much wiser than I were busy getting ready to swirl with their friends - elsewhere. Nonetheless, all would return (friends included) near midnight. And much of the aforementioned fare - that had been so decorously set upon our table - would disappear. It was, to say the very least, a very warm experience. Especially when sprinkled with generous portions of conversation, song, and mirth.
Unlike many contemporary households there was no tree in our home until Christmas morn. Rumor had it that not only was Santa responsible for bringing gifts to be placed under the tree, but he was also responsible for erecting and trimming it while everyone slept. He always seemed to do a fair job of it without our help. Given all the homes he had to visit he must have been quick about it too. I do vaguely recall while half asleep on those nights, hearing him rustling about downstairs as he went about his work. I would later swear on two stacks of bibles, a dictionary, and a thesaurus, that I heard his reindeer on our roof. We didn’t have a fireplace. So I figured he just used the front door. It made sense.
Mornings always seemed to come especially early on Christmas day. Our parents, for whatever reason, were rather slow to rise - acting as though they’d just gone to bed when we went to wake them. Again that ever annoying thing called tradition stepped in and demanded that none were allowed to go downstairs until all were assembled on the staircase - parents included. And still yet another annoying tradition required that no one move forward without song. But finally, finally, down the stairway the ten of us would go singing carols at the top of our lungs. Had our anticipation been made of a material substance it would have taken a chain saw to slice it.
And then there was the distribution and opening of gifts. Perhaps the best way to describe this process is to say that it was very civilized. With eight children it had to be. The gifts were first distributed. And after that they were opened one person at a time - beginning with the youngest and ending with the oldest - while the other family members watched and commented. A haphazard storm of flying ribbon and wrapping paper it was not. Again, tradition dictated that it be so.
Well, that’s essentially the information I gave my great niece a few years back. I don’t know if she ever used it. But it really doesn’t matter. I enjoyed the telling of it; the writing of it - to better remember those yesteryears for myself. And today my spouse, our daughter, and I have traditions of our own making. As you can see in the photo accompanying this essay I have discovered Santa’s secret - his magic. When Christmas Eve comes I have learned how to become three persons so I am able to trim our tree nearly as fast as he.
But tradition or not, may your Christmas be filled with family, friends, song, and a great deal of mirth. And may your New Year be filled with the very same.
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.
...Williams county; Hannah Maria and James E. are dead, and Sarah F. (Mrs. H. M. Krytser)is a resident of Greenwich.
Charles Brady who married Charity Kniffin: came from Westchester county. New York, in 1823, to Scipio, Cayuga county, where he remained until 1824, when he came on to Greenwich with the Kniffins, and located upon a portion of this land. In December of the same year, Brady was instantly killed by the discharge of his gun while on his way with his brother-in-law, Benjamin Kuiffin, to Washburn’s mill. The gun lay upon the load, and in pulling it towards him, he struck the trigger, and the discharge took effect in his side.
Ezra Smith, who came to the township in 1824, brought in the first stock of goods, and had a store for a short time near Washburn’s. He removed to Macksville. He also had an ashery. Rufus Sheldon located upon lot forty-sis, section one, in the same year. He was from Scipio, New York. Joshua Frost came at the same time and settled near the east line of the township, in section two.
Brundage Knapp, who came in the year 1825, and located upon lot twenty-four, section three, removed, in 1836, to Bronson, and went from there to Fairfield. He lived to be over ninety-four years of age. Among the early residents of the town was John Paul, or, as he was commonly called, -'Old Paul," the son of a Hungarian nobleman, who, having left home at an early day, had followed the life of a roaming adventurer, and fought as a soldier of fortune in several of the armies of Europe, finally being sent a prisoner by the British to Canada, from whence he came to this county. He died about 1830, a very old man.
Willis R. Smith came to Greenwich in 1824, from Sciopio, Cayuga county, New York, bringing his wife, Ann Underhill, and five small children in a Pennsylvania wagon to Buffalo, where they embarked in a schooner for Sandusky. This family settled upon lot two, section three, where four of the descendants of Willis R. Smith now reside, viz: Daniel, Amelia, Sarah and Annie. Another son, William, married Asnath Rusco, and is now living in Greenwich, on lot twenty-two, section four. The two oldest children, Alfred and Phebe, are dead. Mary, who married J. E. Golden, lives in Ripley. Willis R. Smith died the third month, 11,1871. He was, during his long residence in the township, one of its staunch, true men, respected by all. His wife died second month, 24,1874. Both were natives of Westchester county. New York.
Alanson and Aranson Sutton, of Cayuga county. New York, came in 1824. The former settled upon lot thirty-nine in section one, and the latter upon lot sixteen, section four. Alanson married, for his first wife, Phebe, a daughter of Joseph Washburne, and for his second, Ann Parker. They have four children living, all in Greenwich: Mary (Mrs. J. Dills), Emma, Grant aiul Josie. Aranson Sutton married Emeline Brady. Both are dead. Their children living are: Charles A., who resides upon the place his father settled ; Charity (Townsend), in Cleveland : Mary (Nobles), in Fitchville; Sarah (Reynolds), in Seneca 1 county, Ohio; and Louisa (Fancher), in Greenwich.
Cyrus G. Mead came into the township in 1825, bringing with him from White Plains, New York, Shadrach H. Reed, then seventeen years of age. In time Reed bought of Mead lot twenty-seven in his tract of laud, and in 1831 he married Sadie Rusco, who died twenty years later. Mr. Reed is still living and his family consists of Dr. D. H. Reed, of Fairfield; Mrs. A. E. Griffin, of Bellefontaine; and H. E. Reed of Greenwich. Charles E. Reed died in 1854, and A. S. in 1847.
Richard Marshall arrived in 1827, or the following year, from Medina county. He was a brother-in-law of Dr. Morton. He is now dead. Four of his children, Richard, Morton, Margaret (Mrs. Williams), and Frances Ann, live in the township. Benjamin Belding came about the same time as Marshall, from Westchester county. New York. He located upon lot thirty-three in section two. He died in New London, whither he moved when the C. C. C. & I. R. R. was constructed. He had a large family, but none of- them remain in the township.
Walter Wasburne, (a nephew of Joseph,) came into Fitchville in 1833, and lived there until his death, in 1866. He had a large family, of whom one son, Henry G. came into the county, in 1830. He first located in Fitchville, but shortly afterward came into Greenwich, and took up and cleared the farm where he now resides—lot eleven, section three. He married Ann Maria Van Benschooten, of Berlin, township, by whom he had three children, who are still living — D. S., now in Ripley, Alice E. (Gaskins), in Maine, and Jay, in Fitchville.
The Giffords came into the township at different dates, ranging from 1829 to 1865, though Edward, who came during the last mentioned year, had settled in Ripley in 1837. He married Almira, a daughter of Eleazer L. Saulsbury, and is at present living about a mile and a half south of Greenwich station. Joseph Gifford (deceased) came in 1829, and his brother, Silva Jenney, and the latter her sister, Jane. Abram Gifford came in 1832, and Micajah in 1843.
William Carl came from Greenwich, Fairfield county, Connecticut, in 1830, by the lake route from Buffalo to Sandusky, which so many of the emigrating families of this period chose. He brought with him his wife, Martha, and seven children: Mary Jane (now Mrs. R. Griffin), Daniel H., John M., Nathan, Rhoda Ann (S. S. Hawkins), Elvira (B. H. Fowler), in Ripley, and William, who resides where his father settled—lot four, section four. All of these descendants are living in, or near, Greenwich, except Rhoda Ann, who died in 1867. Two daughters were born after the Carls emigrated to this township, Emma…
Excerpts from: The Fire Lands, Comprising Huron and Erie Counties, Ohio; W.W. Williams - 1879 - Press of Leader Printing Company, Cleveland, Ohio
TOM'S HOUSE: I'd been looking at this little pic for weeks. I knew that it was the birthplace of Thomas Edison in Milan, Ohio. What took weeks to register, however, is that in this sketch the house has a porch on it.
The drawing was printed on a small greeting type card. There is no other printing on it. So I can't date it. But I've never seen the house with a porch.
The house, now a museum, is quite an interesing place. I'd describe it to you but I'd ruin your fun. It's a great place to visit.
Ways to say "Merry Christmas" or "Season's Greetings" in such languages as Afrikaans, Danish, Hindi, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Swahili, Thai, and more.
Afrikaans - Gesëende Kersfees Danish - Glædelig Jul Esperanto - Gajan Kristnaskon Finnish - Hyvää Joulua French - Joyeux Noël German - Froehliche Weihnachten Greek - Kala Christouyenna Hawaiian - Mele Kalikimaka Hindi - Bada Din Mubarak Ho Icelandic - Gledileg Jol Irish - Nollaig Shona Dhuit Italian - Buon Natale or Buone Feste Natalizie Japanese - Shinnen omedeto. Kurisumasu Omedeto Korean - Sung Tan Chuk Ha Latin - Natale hilare Maori - Meri Kirihimete Norwegian - God Jul Polish - Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia Portuguese - Feliz Natal Russian - Srozhdestovm Kristovim Spanish - Feliz Navidad Swahili - Kuwa na Krismasi njema Tagalog - Maligayang Pasko Thai - Suksun Wan Christmas Vietnamese - Chuc Mung Giang Sinh Welsh - Nadolig Llawen
ZILCH: No Podcast this week. I'm still gathering my thoughts. (Or attempting to...) Merry Christmas.
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.
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Vol.9, Issue 41 - December 24, 2011
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