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June 16, 2012 - Sled Dogs at the Sohio station

SLED DOGS AT SOHIO

FROM MY DESTOP TO YOURS:Xin Loi. But I don’t know anything (much) about the desktop pi this week except what your eyes can also see. My grandfather (Pearl Roscoe) took this pic sometime during the 1930s in front of the Standard Oil (SOHIO) station on the southeast corner of Liberty and Grand streets. Apparently several men were mushing their way across northern Ohio. Where they were going, from whence they came, nor why is unknown (at least it is to me). Nonetheless it’s an interesting photograph.

BUSY, BUSY: You may find “VV” a little sparse of information this week. (And no, I'm not following in the footsteps of your local daily newspaper.) This has been a busy week for my wife and myself.

It was food pantry week, and we were also preparing to open the PRINT SHOP MUSEUM during Vermilion’s Festival of the Fish. Those chores, along with the regular ones, took time. So I didn’t have much of a chance to look through more archived files for bits and pieces of yesteryear for the desktop this week.

SISTER NANCE: My sister, Nancy Alice Emery, should be coming home today (Saturday) and will continue to recuperate from major surgery at home. I know she’s real happy to be home. And now I have my “VV” fact-checker back in action.

Historically,

VHS Footbal - year unknown

GRID DAYS AT SOUTH STREET HIGH

FROM RICK COPELAND ET. AL: Vermlionite Rick Copeland contributed this pic to "VV" and posterity a few weeks back. Unfortunately, we've not yet placed a date on the pic. But methinks I can probably find it by looking through some of the old "Hi-Times" booklets I have. When I find the time I'll do that and re-play this photo.

The only person named in the Copeland pic was Rick's dad, Art, who's sitting in the front row (4th from both the left and right). But I do recognize others. The boys to Art's left (our right) are Tom Williams, John Trinter, and Richard Whitt. The boy in the front row (second from the left) is Orson Kuhnle. And the big guy in the back row (second from the left) is a Fischer. I don't know, however, which one. Perhaps "Viwer" Jim Fischer will tell us.

This is really a nice photograph.

Edson Creek footbridge

"In the Village of Vermilion O. the crick most kids were familiar with was Edson Creek..."

DISAMBIGUATING “THE CRICK”: Disambiguation. Now there’s a word you don’t hear - much less use - too often. It’s a noun referring to “a clarification that follows from the removal of ambiguity”; the definition being nearly as murky as the word itself. I tripped over it while checking to see if “crick” is a legitimate word. And, of course, it is. [To disambiguate: “crick” is a variant form of the word “creek”.] If you asked most American youngsters where the nearest “crick” is no disambiguating would be required. Kids always know such things. And they don’t need a map nor a dictionary. At least no youngster I know, or ever knew, would.

In the Village of Vermilion O. the crick most kids were familiar with was Edson Creek, though nobody ever called it that. It was always just “the crick”. To further disambiguate; the term did not simply refer to the sprightly stream that meanders through the fields and woodlands in the south eventually flowing through the western part of town on its way to Lake Erie. It also referred to the forested grounds embracing it’s banks as it winds its way from the southern rails to those in the north.

One would hope that what youngsters found at “the crick” in a yesteryear can still be found there today. For it is, at least in a figurative sense, a primeval place. As it is today it very likely was much the same when Fire-Lands surveyor Almon Ruggles cast his shadow across the land in 1807. And whether ‘twas blind luck or Divine Providence nobody ever really sought to disturb it much. Townsmen did eventually build a footbridge along a path (pictured) that led to the stream allowing children in the “Stoveplant Allotment” (PJ 04/21/11) easy and safe access and egress to school. And in the late 1940’s a bridge and road (PJ 08/21/08) that would accommodate auto traffic superseded the footpath and bridge. But other than that the area has remained essentially unspoiled.

Nearly sixty years have passed since I frequented “the crick” with friends. Before that my brothers and sisters went there with their friends. In the winter we sledded down a small hill into “the crick” at the back of Sterling and Mary Smith’s property at the far west end of South street. And in the heat of the summer we sought refuge in the cool quiet shade of the wood. Wading across, and sometimes into, the clear water of the slow-running stream; curiously watching the water spiders scamper across the surface of the creek as we passed; searching for minnows, tadpoles, and frogs. Not to capture and keep. Just to watch and wonder.

Occasionally a group of boys would play war games down at “the crick”. No one, of course, had any guns or uniforms. Not even toy ones. It was a game made out of sticks and surprise ambushes from bushes, treetops, and ridges. No one lost. No one won. But everyone learned more about the wonders and secrets of “the crick”. On hot summer nights some of the youngsters camped on a knoll overlooking the woods. They wrapped potatoes and sweet corn in foil and roasted them in the coals of a campfire; watched the stars move across the night-time sky; talking and laughing until the grey dawn cautioned them to get some sleep before the sun rose to bake them in their sleeping bags.

Wondrously, “the crick” survived all the changes made in Vermilion, and the area known as the Fire-Lands all these years. The precise number of youngsters (and adults) who have appreciated by it, before and after my time, will never be known. Nor is it important. What is important is that Vermilion residents Tom and Judy Williams have given the Erie County Metropark system a Grant of Conservation Easement on the property to be known as the Thomas Williams Metropark. And thus, is “the crick” forever and wonderfully disambiguated.

Ref: Special Thanks to Tom and Judy Williams; and the photo from A.C. Tarrant; Published in the Vermilion Photojournal 06/30/11; Written 06/26/11 @ 11:32 AM.

The Pelton wheel=

LESTER'S WHEEL PAGE 14:

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Giant Eagle Receipt=

EXPENSIVE TREAT

SHOPTALK: Just a few words about the MUSEUM DESKTOP pic: The receipt is genuine. But I didn’t pay $421.07 for a doughnut. That’s what happens when the cashier in the market hits the wrong keys for your purchase. I thought it was funny and kept the receipt. No matter what happens to the Euro this week it is unlikely that food will become that expensive.

DOORS OPEN AT THE MUSEUM: As many regular “Viewers” already know the VERMILION NEWS PRINT SHOP MUSUEM has been opened for a few hours on Friday and Saturday during Vermilion’s Fish Festival.

With a project such as this it’s difficult to know exactly how to handle things until you acquire some experience. So – having the place officially open during the festival is helpful.

Though we’ve had people come through during the last several months we’ve not aggressively looked for patronage. It’s been more of a “come in if you’re in the neighborhood” type thing.

Our Grand Opening will be on July 21st (Family Day) when Vermilion celebrates its 175th Anniversary. We’ll be raffling off some antiques, selling Vermilion Area Archival Society calendars, my “Now and Then” Vermilion book, and offer little treats to folks touring the museum. So if you weren’t able to make the Fish Festival tour be sure to be in town for Vermilion’s 175th – and stop by.

(We’ll actually have some regular hours for the museum very soon.)

POST OFFICE BOX: Please note that the MUSEUM has a post office box now. Now we won’t have to use our home address, nor the one at the shop for mail.

MEMBERSHIPS: Memberships to the VERMILION NEWS PRINT SHOP MUSEUM are now available. Funds generated will go toward the aforementioned renovations and maintenance of the shop.

A single membership for an adult is $15 a year.
A couple membership is $25 a year.
A student membership is $5.
And a lifetime membership is $100.

If you would like to become a member the VNPSM you can send a check or money order to:

Vermilion Print Shop Museum
P.O. Box 792
Vermilion, Ohio 44089

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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...

VOL. VII. NO. 4. – July 7, 1904

[VV Ed. Note: Several issues are missing from the micro files from mid-June 1904 to this issue.]

Smith-Risden.

Last Wednesday evening, June 29th, 1904, witnessed a very pretty wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Risden, situated on what is know as Bartow [sic] Ridge.

The occasion was the marriage of their only child Miss Myrtle C. to Cortland C. Smith of this place. About seventy-five invitations were responded to by their man relatives and nears friends to witness the ceremonies.

During the thunderstorm Monday evening a car on the Lorain Elyria Electric Ry. was struck by lightning and burned while enroute between those cities. There were about twenty-five passengers on the car at the time, but all escaped injury except by being bruised by jumping from the car.

HORSE FOUND

Sometime during the night of July 4th, a gray mare hitched to a buggy strayed into W.H. Parker’s yard, 1⁄2 mile south of Vermilion on the State Road. Owner can have property by proving ownership and paying charges.

Stamping Works Located

The Duplex Stamping company has finally settled upon a location. The buildings will be built west of Mrs. Louise Thompson’s house near the Nickel Plate track and if the present plans are carried out the main structure will be 40 x 175 ft. one story constructed of concrete or building blocks. This locations will necessitate the opening of only a short street at present the balance can be platted and will make desirable building lots. We are glad to know that the matter is so nearly settled and that work on the buildings will soon be commenced.

Death of Geo. H. Englebry.

One of the most severe shocks this community has received for sometime was when it was learned that Geo. H. Englebry, our popular shoe dealer had fallen dead.

Sunday afternoon Mr. Englebry with his brother Lewis and several friends took a pleasure trip in a launch and had just returned to the landing when he said to his brother, “You take the oars and I will wipe off the engine,” which he started to do, when he suddenly fell over backward into the river and sank like a stone. Steps were immediately taken to get him out of the water. A crowd gathered and search was begun. Ed and Robert Whitmore dove for the body and finally brought it to the surface. Examination brought out that in all brobablilty [sic] death had come suddenly and caused him to fall overboard. The body was near the spot where he fell overboard in about 14t. of water.

Mr. Englebry was in good health and spirits and had played with his children and seemed to be enjoying himself. His death was evidently caused by heart failure.

Mr. Englebry was probably one of the best known of our young business men having clerked for his father a number of years and afterwards going into the boot and shoe business which he has conducted for some years. He had a large circle of relatives and friends who are greatly shocked by his sudden death.

Funeral services were held at the late residence of the deceased Wednesday afternoon, Rev. A.G. Rupert officiating.

OBITUARY

Geo. Henry Englebry was born in Vermilion, May 21, 1869, died July 3, 1904, of heart failure, Age 35 yrs., 1 mo., 12 days.

His mother died when he was but 2 yrs. Old. The deceased was united in marriage to Miss Bertha Naegele, Aug. 31, 1898. Two children blessed this union, Carl Frederic and Margaret Englebry.

He leaves to mourn his loss a father, three brothers, one sister and stepmother besides a large circle of friends. The deceased has been in business in town for several years. He was a splendid citizen, a kind husband and a loving father.

B.C. French made us a pleasant call this week. He has formerly been engaged to a considerable extent in bee culture but lost nearly all his swarms during the severe weather last winter. He is now interested in raising poultry.

Dr. A. Herrmann came to town Friday and as usual created considerable excitement. He was brought before the mayor next morning, fined and given a workhouse sentence. Later he was released on payment of fine and returned to Elyria where a contempt of court proceeding awaited him.

The Howard Stove & Mfg. Co.’s plant was closed Saturday for the season. The factory has biven employment to from twenty-five to fifty men during the winter and spring.

Miss Gertrude Slengerlan, age 30, a teacher in the Elyria high school and a seventeen-year-old pupil, Ralph Wallace, were supposed to be in Vermilion one day last week. It has developed, that they went to Buffalo and were married.

ASHMONT

Strawberries are most gone in this place.

Mr. Jacob Opfer, an old and well known resident of rugby died last night at the age of sixty-two year. Mr. Opfer was taken with heart trouble Sunday. He leaves a wife and fourteen children. He was the father of Mrs. Shiffley of this place.

Mill for Sale

Will sell at private sale a 45bbl. Sifter system Flouring Mill newly remodeled after flour Sheet, also a lot of second hand machinery, between now and the middle of August. For particulars, enquire of
Henry Hanson
Milan, O.

BIRMINGHAM

Everything passed off quietly the Fourth except the heavy storm in the evening.

F.M. Clarey and family came out Saturday night to spend the Fourth and pick cherries, at his mothers, Mrs. H.J. Thompson, who has a quantity of sweet ones.

The people of Birmingham were shocked to hear the sad death of Mr. Englebry and everyone heartily sympathizes with the bereaved ones.

Erie Fishermen.

July 1st the Booth and Keystone boats have made no move toward fitting out. They were all set last year from July 1st to 5th but say they will not set this year until there is a certainty of making a dollar and it will be the last of July before anything will be done with their boats.

The Keystone Cos. Property on north side of basin is all filled in with dirt and lots of try [sic] reels have been erected they have also three additional twine shanties built.

The Rainbow has been launched and her machinery is being lined up by her former engineer, Chas. O’Neil.

Fishing Stmr. Siler Spray left here July 5th for Ashtabula, Ohio.

Tug Hengston today pulled outside of the pound nets. 100 lbs. Herring, 40lbs. Suckers.

The Harold J. and Elma pulled outside about an hour. Harold had 320 libs. Herring, Elma 225 lbs.

Capt. Paul Howell of the Masters and Pilots is opening a shoe store corner of 4th and State st. here.

Capt. Perry arrived here today from Long Point Canada where he is engaged in the turtle fishing, he had 4300 lbs. at present worth 6c. He averages one trip a week.

The A. Booth co. will place one tug here in commission soon the rest of their boats Mr. Knight says will not set before August 1st.

Tug Peter Cnates [sic] came out of dry dock the 2nd and the T.B. Walker went in and will have a new rudder and will be given a pair of wings.

Capt. Lapp and Capt. Handy of the Keystone fleet have shipped as wheelsmen on outside boats.

The M.E. Church has been abandoned indefinitely on account of repairs.

The regular service will be held in the Church parlors located at the rear of the post-office and beside the Church.

Farmers are having trouble of their own this summer, especially for the past few days. The rain has beaten down the crops and raised havoc in general. A large amount of hay of first quality is reported.

Hmmmmmm....

VHS Footbal - year unknown

"Dan Wilkinson and Floyd Hayes appear in both photographs."

INSIDE AND OUTSIDE REMBRANDT STUDIO: Back in the early years of the 20th century professional photographer Rudy Moc started out in a studio he called “Rembrandt Studio” on Grand Street in Vermilion O. That studio was located in a small clapboard building on the east side of the street just north of the railroad tracks. The studio can be seen in the background of the inset photo in the lower right corner of the larger photograph.

Eventually Mr. Moc's photography business became so successful that he moved to a larger facility in nearby Lorain. Afterward, the building served as Vermilion's very first permanent library. During the Great Depression it was torn down and a brick book depository was built on the site. It currently houses a “tech” firm.

The larger portrait is that of the Vermilion High School football team of 1922. Though the photographs are from two different sources (i.e. two different photographers) they, as a matter of great coincidence, appear to be companion pieces. The larger photo was taken inside the studio, and the smaller picture was taken outside, and across the street from it, on what appears to be the same day. To understand the reason behind such a hypothesis let’s first take a look at the team portrait.

Pictured are: 1. Dan Wilkinson (injured during season by broken collarbone) - End, 2. Myron Darley - Half Back, 3. William Harris - Sub End, 4. Grover Clauson - Left Guard, 5. Charles Mehnert - Right End, 6. Arthur Faulkner - Right Tackle, and 7. R.A. Herman - Coach.

Middle Row: 8. Early Fitzgerald - Half Back, 9. Vernon Moyer - Left Guard, 10. Donald Englebry - Right Guard, 11. Robert Kuehlman - Left Tackle, and 12. Ralph Law - Full Back.

Bottom Row 13. Paul Sanders - Center, 14. Lewis Moyer - Captain - Quarterback, and 15. Floyd Hays - Sub End.

Dan Wilkinson and Floyd Hays appear in both photographs. And though it is probably difficult for most readers to see the detail in the smaller photo both young men are dressed in the same clothing they are wearing in the team portrait with Wilkinson posing as he did in the team portrait. Were the smaller photo captured at a different time it is unlikely that the boys would have been dressed in the same clothing. Moreover, Wilkinson’s suit and tie would not likely have been a part of his everyday wardrobe. One might assume, therefore, that the smaller photograph was taken just before or after the team portrait was taken in Moc’s Rembrandt Studio on Grand Street.

The great thing about either photograph from the yesteryear is that someone took the time to identify all the persons in them. As has been said, it is purely “coincidental” that they have been discovered to be “companion pieces”. That, of course, is not an earth shattering revelation. But it certainly is interesting.

Ref: Special Thanks To: Al Clauson; Published in the Vermilion Photojournal 11/31/11; Written 11/27/11 @ 10:20 AM.

JACOB DUNNACK

In 2000: "I called it a Batball because I can store my baseballs inside the bat and I like it. It's really cool." says Jacob Dunnack age 8.

"The township was named after the principle river
emptying into the lake through its territory..."

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.

THE PIONEERS.

NEW LONDON.

…place in October, 1815, at the house of Almon Ruggles, at Vermillion; although this event was not known to those settling' in the second and fourth sections till after they had reached the end of their journey. The other cause, a "rumored illegality" of the purchase by Richards of the Douglass estate or claim which we will next notice.

COPY OF DEED FROM NAT. RICHARDS TO DAVID COIT.

"To all people to whom these presents shall come. Greeting: Know ye, that I, Nathaniel Richards, of the town and county of New London, and State of Connecticut, as administrator of the estate of Nathan Douglass, late of New London, did, by order of the court of probate for the district of New London, for the consideration of two hundred thirty-eight pounds thirteen shillings. (£*3S Vis. Od.) lawful money, received, to my full satisfaction, of David Coit, of New Loudon, the State of Connecticut, do give, grant, bargain, sell and confirm, unto the said David Coit, all the right, title or share, that the said Nath. Richards, as administrator aforesaid, has, or ought to have, in, or to a certain tract of land lying on or adjoining Lake Erie, which was granted by the general assembly of the State of Connecticut,- at their session in May, 1792, to Nathan Douglass and many others; the whole grant being half a million of acres, the Nathan Douglass proportion of it being about three thou sand one hundred and eighty-two (3,183) acres; being the whole of Nathan's rights therein, be the same more or less. The amount of his, Nathan Douglass' loss, as allowed and ascertained by a committee on the losses, being £941 lls. 9d.. as from the record of assembly appears, etc., etc., etc , to have and to hold the above granted and bargained premises, with the appurtenances thereof, unto him, the said David Coit, and his heirs and assignees forever, to his and their own proper use and behoof. ' '•' * (as usual to the close). In witness whereof, I have hereunto set mv hand and seal the 11th day of March, Anno Domini 1797. Nat. Richards.

Signed, sealed and dated in the presence of
| Georoe Colfax, Guy Richards.
New London county, ss.;
New London, March 11th, 1797.
Personally appeared, Nat. Richards, signer and sealer of the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the same to be his tree act and deed before me.
Guy Richards. Justice of the Peace.

ON THE SAME DAY—COIT TO RICHARDS.

"Know all men by these presents. That I, David Coit, of the town and county of New London, for divers good causes and considerations thereunto moving, especially for the sum of £-MS 13.s. Od., lawful money, received, to my full satisfaction, of Nat. Richards, of New London, in the county of New London and State of Connecticut, have remised, released and forever quit-claimed, and do, by these presents, forever tor myself and my heirs jointly and absolutely remise and forever quit-claim unto the said Nathaniel Richards, and to his heirs and assignees forever, all such right or title as I, the said David Coit, have or ought to have, in a certain tract of land lying on or adjoining Lake Erie, which was granted by the general assembly of the State of Connecticut, at their session in May, 1793, to Nathan Douglass and many others. " " '" (The same description to close as the former one. Executed on March 11, 1797, and witnessed by the same witnesses, and before the same justice of the peace.)

DECREE OF COURT.

After nearly thirty years the above deed was declared illegal, and the terrible effects will be apparent from the following copy ot the record of the court and their several decrees:

PICKETI LATTIMER TO WILLIAM P. CLEVELAND,
DEED, ETC., ETC.

To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting: Whereas. William P. Cleveland, executor of the estate of James Lewis, deceased, Charles R. Lewis and George A. Lewis, by said Cleveland, and their next friend, heretofore filed their bill mot complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Huron County, sitting as a Court of Chancery, against Nathaniel Richards. Benjamin Huntington and Henry Channing, praying the sale and foreclosure of a claim against lands in said bill described, as four thousand one hundred and fifty acres, in the 20th range, 2nd township, and third section, in the county of Huron, and two thousand twenty-nine acres in 20th range, and township, 1st section, amounting in all to six thousand one hundred and eighty (6180) acres and, whereas, the said Huntington at a subsequent term of said court had also filed his cross-bill of complaint against said Cleveland, Charles R. and George A . Lewis, Nathaniel Richards and Henry Channing, praying that said lands might be sold, and foreclosed for his benefit and tor the satisfaction of a certain debt owing him f i om said Richards, and secured on said land; and, whereas, the said court, at their October term, 1833, on the hearing of said bill and cross bill, made their interlocutory decree, ordered the Master Commissioner of said Court, that by the oaths of five freeholders, in said bill mentioned, to cause said land to be appraised by lots; and, whereas, the Master Commissioner of said Court, in obedience of said decree, and by virtue of decretal to him directed, did cause the following lots of land to be appraised by the oaths of freeholders, to wit: lots No. 1, 3, 3, 4, 6; south part 8, 11, 13, 16, 17, 19, '30, 31, 23, 34. in the third section of said town; and lots No. 7; north part of 8, 9: south part of 10, 13, 14, 15; south part 18; north part 18, 33, were appraised, subject to the rights of settlers thereon, being in the section aforesaid; and lots in the first section, No. 14, 15, 16 17, 18, east part of 30, 21, 22, 23, 24, and the west part of lot No. 30, east part of No . 25, and west part of 25, appraised subject to the rights of settlers thereon; and that, having made his report of his proceedings to said Court of Common Pleas, and they having inspected the same, and being satisfied that said appraisal had in all respects been conducted agreeable to said decree, at their August term, A. D., 1834, made a further decree in the premises, by which, among other things, it was ordered, that the Master Commissioner do proceed and sell said mortgaged premises, he giving thirty days' notice as is required by the act regulating judgments and executions. That he set up each lot separately, and that so much of said land as has been "contracted" he shall sell subject to said "contracts,'" and that he report his proceedings thereon.

And, whereas, I, Pickett Lattimer, Master Commissioner as aforesaid, did in obedience to said decree, and by virtue of a decretal order, advertise and offer said lands tor sale according to the command in said order; and that having struck off and sold all the right and title of Nathaniel Richards in and to the following land, to William P. Cleveland, who bid by his agent, Eben Newton, and was the highest bidder, to wit:

…[VV Ed. Note: the specifics (i.e. size and amounts paid for the lots) was listed here, but I have omitted those details in this publication.]

situated in said first section subject to rights of those having contracts therefor; and having reported my proceedings thereon, and said Court having at their October term, 1834, inspected said report, and being satisfied that said sale had, in all respects, been conducted in conformity to said decree,—Ordered that the Master Commissioner make, execute and deliver to said Wm. P. Cleveland a deed, conveying to him all the right and title of said Nathaniel to the above described land subject to the rights aforesaid

Now, therefore, I, Pickett Lattimer, Master Commissioner as aforesaid, by virtue of said decretal order, and for and in consideration of $6,966.83, received, to my full satisfaction, of William P. Cleveland, do grant, bargain and sell to the said William P. Cleveland, all the right and title of said Nathaniel Richards in and to the aforesaid lots of land situated in the first and third sections of New London, and in the county of Huron, subject to the right of those holding "contracts'" thereof, be the same more or less; to have and to hold the above granted and bargained premises to his own proper use and behoof in as full and perfect a manner as I could, by virtue of the authority aforesaid, convey the same.

Excerpts from: The Fire Lands, Comprising Huron and Erie Counties, Ohio; W.W. Williams - 1879 -
Press of Leader Printing Company, Cleveland, Ohio

Driscoll Assauted=

VERMILION ARTIFACT #54

I HAD TO DO THIS ONE: I intended to continue with the "Town Hall Players" program this week, but "Viewer" and electric historian Dennis Lamont sent me this article after reading the article in last week's "Briefs" section of "VV" and I thought it quite amusing.

Both articles appears in this reproduction from 1904 - but I find the one from the Lorain Times-Herald to be a tad more informative. The entire incident strikes me as funny because the "old man" (i.e. Driscoll) was only 63. (I wonder how old his assaulter was?)

And one other thing. Dennis told me "wasn't $350 a fair piece of change for 1904(?)(it was)...equivalent to approx $48,000".

YO MOMMA

Yo momma's so old her memory is in black and white.

Yo momma's so old her first job was as Cain and Abel's babysitter.

Yo momma's so old Jurassic Park brought back memories.

Yo momma's so old one of her pets was on Noah’s Ark.

Yo momma's so old her social security number is 1.

Yo momma's so old she dated Moses.

Yo momma's so old she got hieroglyphics on her Driver license.

Yo momma's so old she got the first copy of the Ten Commandments.

Yo momma's so old she has an autographed bible.

Yo momma's so old she left her purse on Noah’s ark.

Yo momma's so old she recalls when the Grand Canyon was a ditch.

Yo momma's so old she took her drivers test on a dinosaur.

Yo momma's so old she uses her hot flashes to heat her cup of Tea.

Yo momma's so old she DJ'd at the Boston Tea Party.

Yo momma's so old she drove a chariot to high school.

Yo momma's so old that when she was in school there was no history class.

And finally:

A reporter was interviewing Yo momma: "And what do you think is the best thing about being 104?" the reporter asked.

She simply replied, "No peer pressure."

[So what’re you laughing about?]

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NOTHING AGAIN THIS WEEK: This week no podcast again. I continue to think about this section of Views - looking for a better way to present these videos.

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'".

Pay particular note to the "Hope Homes" page during the next few months / years. They are constantly improving the lives of their youngsters and those around them. This is an exciting project accomplished by exciting people. In fact, Larry and Yvette just returned with new pix.

Although this years Vermilion High School Class of 1959 reunion is over classmates may want to stay connected with each other through organizer Roger Boughton. Ye can connect by mailing him @ 2205 SW 10th Ave. Austin, MN. 55912 or you can just emailRoger.

Alice W. is back - and guess where she is now (?): Ali's Blog.


THE BEAT GOES ON: This page is generated by a dreaded Macintosh Computer and is written and designed by (me) Rich Tarrant. It will change weekly ~ usually on Saturday. Bookmark the URL (Universal Resource Locater) and come back at your own leisure. Send the page to your friends (and enemies if you wish). If you have something to share with those who visit this page, pass it on. And if you see something that is in need of correction do the same. My sister, Nancy, is a great help in that respect. It only takes me a week to get things right. And follow the links. You might find something you like. If you experience a problem with them let me know. Also, if you want to see past editions of this eZine check the new archives links below.

If you're looking for my old links section (pictured) I've replaced it with a pull-down menu (visible in the small box next to the word "Go"). If you're looking for links to more Vermilion history check that menu.

How the old links menu looked

Links to additional Vermilion Ohio pages:

For Persons who would like to donate to the cause (to keep these "Views" on-line you can send whatever you would like to me at the following address. And THANKS to everybody who has already donated to the cause. I doth certainly appreciate it):
Rich Tarrant
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Vermilion, Ohio
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Telephone: 440-967-0988 - Cell: 440-670-2822

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