GLYPHS
FROM MY DESTOP TO YOURS: I’m engaged in some new research this week. Vermilionites John Vargo, who is the head honcho of the Vermilion Veteran’s Council, gave me a list of Vermilion persons who were killed while serving in the military during wartime (K.I.A.s) and asked if I could try to find a few more details regarding their deaths.
This task is time consuming and very interesting. After running down just a few of the names on the list it occurred to me that this information probably should be collected so that it might be used as a resource for future generations. I am honestly surprised that it hasn’t already been done.
My initial observation is that Mr. Vargo’s list may be accurate, but it isn’t complete. That’s not because I know for a fact that there are some names are missing. It’s because the 1918 notice in The Vermilion News reported Billy Bond’s death in France as being Vermilion’s 5th gold star (i.e. 5th person killed in war since the American Civil War), and Mr. Vargo’s list only has 3 K.I.A. names prior to Bond’s. Two of the names appear to be Brownhelm men. I don’t doubt the veracity of the claim, but the list Mr. Vargo didn’t seem right.
According to Betty Trinter (in her book “The Way It Was”) Vermilion’s Civil War casualties were 1. Eugene Frankenberg – who died of starvation in the Andersonville prison camp; 2. Henry Delker, who returned home with a bullet in his shoulder that killed him some years later; and 3. Major Riblet, who was killed in (an unknown to me) battle. Vermilionite Archie Birch, killed in action on September 29th 1918 was the town’s first WW1 casualty. Ergo, Bill Bond would have been Vermilion’s 5th Gold Star.
However; if we count the Civil War deaths of Brownhelm men Michael Delker and Thomas G. Wells (on the Vargo list), Bond should be the 7th gold star. But it’s all a matter of perspective. If we consider both Brownhelm and Birmingham as part(s) of Vermilion – which may have been the case years back there are, in fact, a few more gold stars that need recognized and added to the list.
Anyway, it’s all interesting stuff. Take a look at these Vermilion News Articles…
NOVEMBER 28, 1918 – “STAR TURNS TO GOLD”: A telegram from Washington received Tuesday evening brought the sad news of the death of a well known Vermilion young man while on duty “over there” – Archie Birch. “Killed in action September 29th” the message said. He is the first from Vermilion so far as known, who has given his life on foreign soil. Archie was the eldest son of Cassius Birch and wife, former residents of Vermilion, and was born here some twenty-two years ago. The father and other separated several years ago, the mother, now Mrs. George Woodward, lives in Cleveland. The father visited here some time last spring and claimed to have spent several months in France as a member of the Canadian Army, where he had been wounded and gassed. One brother, Cassius, who makes his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Murphie o Washington street and one sister Jeanette now Mrs. Arthur Brog mourn the loss of a devoted brother.
Mr. Birch enlisted at Norwalk when the war with Mexico seemed imminent and spent several months on the border. He was a fisherman by trade and an employee of the Southwest Fish Company.
FEBRUARY 6, 1919 - VERMILION’S FIFTH GOLD STAR”:Suspense changed to certainty Monday evening when a telegram came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Feiszli, announcing the death on October 10th of their first born son George – the result of wounds received on the field of honor October 9th.
Born on a farm in Brownhelm township on October 13, 1895 and moving to the present family home near Axtel a few years later, this has always been his home. He attended school at Axtel then the High School in Vermilion graduating with the class of 1913. He helped his father on the farm until his call to the colors on September 21, 1917, when he went into training at Camp Sherman and left for Overseas about the first of June. He belonged to the 322nd Machine Gun Battalion, 83rd Division, which was in the thick of the fight. For many weeks, after the signing of the armistice not a word was heard from him then came a telegram announcing that he had been severely wounded on October 9th. Again weeks passed and no particulars cold be learned. Now comes word that he yielded his life on the tenth. Besides the father and mother two sisters, Norma and Grace and two brothers, Clarence and Amos mourn their loss.
He was a member of the Axtel M.E. Church.
The sympathy of all go to the bereaved family.
MORE TO COME: Before moving on to WW2 K.I.A.s I’m going to further investigate the Civil War casualties. I know a bit about Capt. Henry Delker, but I know little to nothing about Eugene Frankenberg and Major Riblet – nor the Brownhelm guys Delker and Wells.
In addition I have some comments to make about some of the other veterans of these wars. Some of the names of the wounded and the P.O.W.s may surprise many current residents. Charles “Chuck” Thompson’s story is really amazing.
So stay tuned.
Historically,
A True Taste of Vermilion
MARGARET BUELL’S KITCHEN SECRETS: A few weeks ago I received the following communiqué from a lady named Amy O’Neal:
“Mr. Tarrant, My sisters and I have published a cookbook – “Grandma's Favorites. - A compilation of recipes from Margaret Buell”. Margaret and Alfred Buell were my grandparents and I spent many summers at their home on Main Street. I would love to give you more information about this book and it's significance. Please let me know if you are interested. There are several recipes from local friends and neighbors of Vermilion.”
My answer was, of course, in the affirmative. Last Monday (7/17/12) I received a copy of the book in the mail. And in a word it is “wonderful”.
For persons who knew Mrs. B. and, like myself, hung with Vermilion’s Buell gang while growing up, I doubt that I have to tell you about her cooking. And if you’re interested – which you should be – there are over 300 pages of tasty memories to be discovered (or actually re-discovered) in this book.
It’s available from Amazon. Try it. Methinks you’ll like it.
"Grandmas’ Favorites: A Compilation of Recipes from Margaret Sanders Buell" by Amy O’Neal, Elizabeth Thompson and Meg Walter (May 2, 2012)
A MAGIC EVENING AT THE OPERA HOUSE: When I happened upon the following story I envisioned one of those old Charlie Chaplin type movies where everyone appears to be running about as though their pants were filled with hot coals. In fact, the real event appears to have been so expeditious that it may very well be that only a few folks about Vermilion Village ever realized that it took place at all. It falls under the “Bet’cha Didn’t Know That...” category in the annals of local history. And what you probably never knew is that once upon a time there was a fight in Vermilion’s Township Hall that, though it was most certainly hot, had nothing to do with politics.
The event took place on the night of April 11th in the year 1905. It had rained all weekend and the weather that Tuesday evening was no different. It was dark, and dank; a perfect night for sitting by the home fire with a book. Or, if you were so inclined, it was also a great night to hop aboard one of the special cars provided by the Lake Shore Electric interurban railway and travel to Vermilion, O. to watch two adult men beat one another silly with their fists.
The event was not highly publicized before it took place - nor was it widely advertised afterward. Initially, it was planned to be held in Lorain, O. But authorities in that city would not permit it. Then, as if by magic, [Note: What else could it have been? Because no one seemed to know precisely how nor by whom] Vermilion’s Township Hall was secured for the contest. So, at 9 PM sharp on that rainy night in April a crowd of about 450 spectators gathered in Vermilion’s Opera House, and the fists did fly.
Both men were steel workers. Both weighed in at about 145 pounds. By current weight class standards they’d both be considered welterweight athletes. George “Frazer” Fraser was a Lorain native. The other man, “Kid” Talbert was a native of New Castle, PA. who had been transplanted to Lorain. Though the contest had not been, as indicated, “highly publicized” local persons who were informed of it had been told that “the affair would only be a little sparring match”. That there was an attempt to keep this event on what folks are now inclined to call the “down-low” is altogether obvious; albeit 106 years after the fact. Certainly someone noticed 450 people getting off the interurban on Liberty Avenue and walking up the street to the town hall. But again, as previously mentioned, the entire event may have been so expeditious that no one noticed. And there was no big reason to worry because John Delker, the town Marshal, was there to oversee things.
The “little sparring match” went 12 rounds. And though someone announced that it would be a fight to the finish, Marshal Delker apparently disagreed, stopping the fight in the 12th round, and ordering the hall to be cleared. Although there was no official decision as to the winner of the fight most spectators thought that Frazer had the best of it. Both men had, however, been severely punished. Eyes were blackened and noses had been broke. But no permanent injuries were noted.
Actually, the “little sparring match” at the Vermilion Opera House that had been magically arranged by unknown parties briefly raised a few eyebrows in the community in that yesteryear. For some reason to suggest that wizardry had played any part in the affair was an inadmissible defense for having allowed it. Nonetheless; it had been accomplished. A few days later few citizens cared; and several days after that nobody cared at all. The esteemed Russian author Leo Tolstoy observed that “Historians are like deaf people who go on answering questions that no one has asked them.” I bet’cha didn’t know that”.
SHOPTALK: The VNPSM desktop pic this week is that of the interior of Steve Martin’s store. It’s rather detailed – right down to the Wonder Bread sitting on the shelves. Behind the meat counter Steve and a fellow named Louis McKay pose for the photographer. I think that Steve’s daughter Marlene let me scan this pic.
GRAND OPENING: The VERMILION NEWS PRINT SHOP MUSEUM (VNPSM) will have its official grand opening today – July 21st 2012 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Our regular admission fee of $3 will be suspended for the day. However, donations will be appreciated.
Come one, come all. It’s Vermilion’s 175th Birthday, and the whole town will be celebrating.
THE BACK DOOR: During the early part of last week we opened the back door at the shop for the first time in years.(It was really, really hot.) Hopefully, we will soon have our old screen door reattached so we can enjoy a breath of fresh air during the heat spell we’ve been experiencing.
PUBLIC RELATIONS: The museum newsletter “Printer’s Devil” should be ready to send out by the end of next week. The letter will be mailed to museum members along with their official membership cards.
We’ll also have two-sided brochure advertising the museum ready by that time.
In addition to these things we will (hopefully) have an article about the official opening of the museum in the Vermilion Photojournal next week.
Slowly, but surely, we move along…
NOW & THEN: My book, “Now & Then” has been inked and can be purchased at the museum along with the new VAAS calendar. It’s not a great book. But it sure is pretty.
VISITING HOURS: Starting Monday June 25th the museum will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays from 1 to 4 PM. On Saturday the museum will be open from 11 AM to 2 PM. A small admission donation of $3 (for adults) is requested. Children under the age of 11 will be admitted for free.
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.
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. 11. – August 18, 1904
Attorney John F. McCrystall, representing Cornelius A. Neilsen, as receiver of the Sandusky fish Co., and the Sandusky tug Co., has instituted a suit in the court of common pleas against Charles And William Arend and Nicholas Schlup, to recover a judgment in the sum of $899 with interest from April 11, 1904. This amount, it is claimed by the plaintiff, is due on a note given in the sum of $900 by August Arend, a deceased member of the firm. The suit is brought in aid of a pending settlement of the affairs of the deceased.
The attention of Judge Curran was occupied Monday with a very interesting case. The plaintiff, Alice E. Beardsley, administratrix [sic] de bonis non of the estate of Geo. Taylor, late of Vermilion township filed a petition praying for an order to sell certain real estate described therein, in order that a fund sufficient to pay debts of the decedent might be raised.
The heirs resist the suit, claiming that there are no debts. A goodly array of legal talent participated in the hearing and numerous intricate legal questions arose, which Judge Curran will decide.
The plaintiff was represented by Attorney John F. Clark, of Cleveland, and Judge Kelley, of Sandusky, and Mead Thraves, of Fremont, represented the several defendants while Prosecutor Roy Williams was the representative of E.W.Dewitt, trustee of several sons, who are not destined to come into possession of property left to them under their father’s will until they reach the age of thirty.
Judge Curran has appointed Mary M. Phelps administratix [sic] of the estate of Herbert B. Phelps.
County Treasurer-elect William Goodsite has not yet been able to secure a $100,000 bond. He made application to the American Security company but it declined to issue the bond, on account of his being a poor man. Billy will make application to two other companies and if they turn hi down he will call on all of his old country friends and have them sign for $2,000 or $3,000 apiece. He declares that will have no trouble in getting enough signatures to make up the required amount.
It is reported that the navigation bureau has made a ruling that fishing boats may waive the necessity of securing clearance papers. This permits them to go any where [sic] they please without telling anyone of their port of destination.
The treasury officials are greatly worried over this ruling as no collection of customs can be made on fish brought from Canadian waters.
The ruling will probably be overruled when the matter is looked into by the officials of the bureau of navigation.
Dr. Karl Heiter, of Sandusky, died at his home in the city Sunday afternoon, very suddenly. He was 76 years old and a Pole by birth.
The high tension [sic] wire at Lorain fell from the towers where it crosses the river, during the storm Saturday night. It had to be cut to allow a vessel to pass.
The proposition to bond Bellevue to in the sum of $40,000 for a municipal lighting plant was defeated in a vote on the question last week. The ballot stood 542for and 517 against. As a two thirds vote was necessary the proposition was defeated by 164 votes.
Among the latest fads of the summer girls are sunburned initials on their arms. Short sleeves, initials cut from black court plaster and affixed to the arm, and the sun will do the rest, leaving the letters in pink and white on the sunburned skin. –Ex.
Linwood Park officials posted notices Saturday offering a reward for the apprehension of the person or persons who thought red paint would be a becoming dress for park property a week ago Saturday night. Such proceedings may prove rather costly.
Coroner McClelland is not satisfied with the way in which coroner inquests have bee held in Vermilion, Berlin Hts., Milan, Huron and several minor places of late. He has notified the Justices to that effect. It seems that some of them have been holding inquests without notifying him To this he objects and will hereafter held all inquests himself.
Did you stop to think that ou will want to have your premises piped and fitted for water when our new water-works plant is ready for operation? Why not have it done now and avoid the rush that will ensue later. Think over the matter and consult
Mr. Lewis Englebry will have on sale on and after Thursday, Aug. 25, a fine Manufacturers’ line of Skirts. Wahl building.
Chas. H. Arend, one of Sandusky’s most highly respected business men [sic] died at his home in that city this Thursday morning of heart disease. He was senior member of the hardware firm of Arend Bros.
Lost- At Shadduck’s Park during Merchants’ Picnic, a double fold black bill book containing money, street car [sic] and boat passes, papers, etc.
A liberal reward will be paid for its recovery.
Jas. W. DickasonGrafton, O.
Men have been engaged during the past week putting in a cement sidewalk in front of Geo. L. Krapp’s saloon and restaurant and the Meat market and Boland’s stand. The work is the first of the kind done under the new sidewalk ordinance and promises to be a first class job in every particular. The prospects are now that Vermilion will have nothing but stone or cement walks in a few years.
The severe electric storm that passed over the country Saturday night not only blocked traffic on the electric railroad but did considerable damage.
In Sandusky three men one of whom was a contractor, A.G. O’Donnell were driving along Market street in a buggy when lightning struck the buggy. The dashboard was splintered and the men badly shocked and dazed. Their escape was miraculous.
A.B. Todd is building a new seed mill and poultry house on his farm south of town.
The bell Telephone company, according to reports, is organizing a $20,000,000 telephone trust to control all of the telephone lines in states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
Independent companies will be bought up or driven to the wall. The ell company is determined to drive out all competition in one way or another.
The Independent companies are preparing for the conflict by putting their lines in the finest condition possible and giving a service excelled by none.
Goo healthy competition is all right but when it comes a war of extermination it is time for the people to take a hand in the fight against the trusts.
There is a rumor that the Vanderbilts are seeking to gain control of Cedar point. The rumor is given much credence at Sandusky. The Lake Shore L.E. & W. and Pennsylvania lines have placed a sort of embargo on the place. It is thought that the end in view, is to force the Cedar Point Co. to sell.
Hmmmmmm....
"The first picnic of the season was about to be held at Shadduck’s Grove..."
IT HAPPENED ABOUT THIS SAME TIME OF YEAR: It happened about this same time of year - late May in 1903. Linwood Park was about to open for the summer. Trot-line fishermen had been bringing in some good catches. Work on the construction of the new stove factory on the west side of town was moving along. The Twentieth Century Limited made a record run between Cleveland and Toledo passing through town in a blur. A.D. Baumhart was busy moving his drug store / insurance office on Division [now Main] street four doors north of Englebry’s Dry Goods Store [now Brummer’s Candy store]. The first picnic of the season was about to be held at Shadduck’s Grove [later Crystal Beach amusement park] the coming Saturday. Local farmers had received just enough rain for their crops during the week. The Vermilion High School commencement was set for June 5th at the Township Hall Opera House. So, all in all, it looked like it was going to be another pleasant and busy summer season in the little village of Vermilion, O. when young Orville Brooks came home feeling a bit under the weather. The poor boy was running a fever; had a slight rash; and less than 24 hours later the whole town was on the brink of panic. Orville was found to have smallpox.
To digress momentarily, it might be helpful to understand that smallpox is a potentially fatal contagion that emerged in human populations thousands of years ago. Human beings are its only known natural hosts. It is generally spread by direct, prolonged face-to-face contact with an infected individual and / or direct contact with infected bodily fluids or objects contaminated by sufferers. The name is derived from the Latin word for “spotted” referring to the raised bumps that eventually appear on the face and body of the infected person. Thank heaven, and modern medicine, it has now been eradicated from our planet. The last known case is said to have been in Somalia in 1977.
But back to Vermilion in May and June of 1903. The residences of Brooks’ parents and grandparents were immediately quarantined and guarded. School was dismissed and the building was fumigated. By June 4th Commencement proceedings, church services, and all public gatherings were cancelled until further notice. As more persons came down with the disease a “Pest House”, a clinic for treating persons with contagious diseases, was set up somewhere along West River road. [Note: I first heard about the Pest House in a recording made by late Vermilionite Betty Reffner of another late Vermilionite, Harvey Krapp, talking about his earliest memories of Vermilion. In that recording Mr. Krapp indicated that the clinic was located near the site of that which eventually became the F.W. Wakefield Brass Company.]
In ensuing days every house in the village was fumigated and formaldehyde was being freely used. Inoculations for the virus were started immediately; and by June 5th Mayor Williams reported that there were not five persons left in the town who had not been vaccinated. Here it is interesting to observe that Vermilion’s good Dr. Bond refused a vaccination because he didn’t believe in them. He, consequently, did suffer with a mild attack of the disease, but did recover.
By mid-July the siege of smallpox was at an end. City leaders, responding to the immediate needs of residents, had had to borrow $1500 (which was a significant amount of money in those times) to address those needs. There had been four casualties: Orville Brooks; his sister Mabel; their uncle William; and a three year old boy named Myron Krapp. But five others; Ada and Ethel Brooks (Orville’s sisters), Mrs. Guy Davis, Ozzie Shaffer, and Henry Ries survived the ordeal. So whatever the cost had been to stem the spread of the virus, it had been well worth it.
On August 1st a celebration was held at Shadduck’s Grove and Linwood Park. Everything was free. Two bands, one from North Amherst, and one from Norwalk, entertained town folks. And, in the true spirit of America, a baseball game was played. Who won that game in that yesteryear didn’t matter. What really mattered was that “the end of the scourge” in Vermilion had come, and the people were happy once again.
Anyone who's ever driven in a rain or snowstorm can attest to the dire importance of windshield wipers. What a lot of people don't know is that a woman invented windshield wipers. Inventor Mary Anderson received a patent for her car-window cleaning device in 1903.
Anderson's invention came about during a trip to New York City when the Alabama-born inventor noticed that streetcar drivers had to open the windows of their cars when it rained in order to see. As a solution, Anderson invented a swinging arm device with a rubber blade that was operated by the driver from within the vehicle using a lever.
Many people were initially leery of Anderson's windshield wiper invention, thinking it would distract drivers, but by 1916 windshield wipers were standard on most vehicles. It was also a woman inventor who first patented the automatic windshield wiper in 1917 (Charlotte Bridgwood's "Storm Windshield Cleaner").
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 Disciples orgiinized about 1803, but did not continue. The Congregatioualists organized about 1807 or S, but could not support a preacher, and now hold no meetings. The Catholics organized about 1850, and have regular worship once in about two weeks. The church building is on High street. Father Gal van is priest at present.
New London Lodge, No. 615, I. 0. 0. F. was instituted in the village of New London, July 14, 1875, by Most Worthy Past Grand Master, A. C. Deuel. The charter members were: N. H. Underhill, A. Zuber, H. D. Chapin, W. R. Brundage, A. E. Bennington, P. H. Hoag, Dorr Twaddle and A. D. Skellenger—eight members. On the first evening, the following were initiated: J. M. Bliss, Elias Culbertson, Preston Palmer and L. L. Brundage. The first officers were: A. Zuber, N. G.; A. D. Skellenger, V. G. : H. D. Chapin, P. and R. S.; N. H. Underhill, P. G.; W. R. Brundage, treasurer; A. E. Bennington, I. G. For the first three years it held its meetings in a small room over the First National Bank, but in July, 1878, the lodge moved into its present very excellent and commodious rooms in the south part of Barritt's block, owned by George W. Knowlton. Up to the present time, with about fifty members, they can report no deaths, and no expulsions. The officers for 1879 are: J. M. Bliss, N. G. Elias Culbertson, V. G.; R. A. Coats, R. S.; A. D. Skellenger, P. S.; A. Zuber, treasurer; E. W. Messenger, 0. G.; E. E. Washburn, I. G.; W. R. McCaleb, P. G.; William Dobson, C; M. D. Stevens, W.
The First National Bank of New London, has a capital of fifty thousand dollars, and was organized March 18, 1872. John Ransom, is president, and M. H. Smith, cashier.
Floral Lodge, No. 260, F. and A. M., is a lodge of many years growth, having first been instituted in Fitchville, in 1854. It was moved to New London in the fall of 1860. December 18th, first meeting. Held meetings, for one year, over the Thomas Smith store, and the next year completed their present rooms above the First National Bank building, and their former hall. Floral Lodge now numbers about one hundred members. Its officers for 1879 are: E. F. Moore, W. M.; Willis Wood, S. W.; W. E. Minor, J. W.; G. E. Washburn, treasurer; G. W. Ransom, secretary; Leroy Thompson, S. D.; Frank Ames, J. D.; C. Witt, Tyler; W. L. Phillips, chaplain; C. H. Church, S. Gettle, stewards; C. Starbird, Leroy Thompson, J. M. Rawson, finance committee; L. Kilburn, J. H. Beattie, William Wood, grievance committee. New London Chapter, No. 110, R. A. M., was instituted in the fall of 1807. Convocations are held on Friday evenings, in Masonic Hall, on or before full moon in each month. The present officers are E.F.Moore, AI. E. H. P.; J. H. Beattie, E. K.; A. E. Peet, E. S.; Willis Wood, C. of H.; W. L. Brickley, P. S.; H. Kester, R. A. C; W. Wood, M. of 3rd V.; W. E. Minor, M. of and V.; C. H. Church, M. of 1st v.; C. Starbird, treasurer; G. W. Ransom, secretary; C Witt, Guard; C. H. Church, W. L. Brickley, J. H. Beattie, finance committee; J. H. June. R. Dowman, W. E. Minor, grievance committee.
Welcome Lodge No. 337, New London, Ohio, was organized February 25, 1876. Charter members and first officers: H. C. Kilburn, dictator; L. T. Gilbert, vice dictator; W. W. Minor, assistant dictator; L. Kilburn, past dictator; G. E. Weber, chaplain; A. Zuber, guide; W. L. Brickley, guardian; J. F. Laning, reporter; C. Starbird, financial reporter; D. R. Sackett, treasurer; D. White, sentinel; G. W. Andrews, examining physician; and W. E. Minor, Ira Leggett, W. W. Vangorder, J. H. Beattie and Chas. H. Church. C. Starbird, J. H. Beattie, C. H. Church, first trustees. The lodge now has thirty members; one death, G. W. Bradley* Present officers: Ira Leggett, dictator; J. F. Allen, vice dictator; A. Zuber, assistant dictator; A. Zuber, past dictator; H. C. Kilburn, chaplain; L. T. Gilbert, guide; H. G. Skinner, guardian; J. F. Laning, reporter; C. T. King, financial reporter; D. R. Sackett, treasurer; C. Starbird, sentinel; G. W. Andrews, examining physician; J. H. Beattie, C. H. Church and W. W. Minor, trustees. The lodge meets in Odd Fellows' Hall on Monday evening every week.
The M. W. G. Council of G. & R. C. of New London, Ohio, was organized at New London, A. D. 1870, by the M. W. G. L. of the United States. Charter members and officers: A. D. Skellenger, L.; Thomas Smith, V. L.; H. D. Chapin, U. ; G. L. Gregory, S. ;John F. Day, W.; G. E. Washburn, J. G.; H. G. Skinner, 0. G.; U. B. Thomas, R.; W. E. Minor, X.; W. D. Golding, X.; J. M. Bliss, X.; C. C. Post, comprehended by the common citizen regarding the objects or purposes of the G. & R. C. Council. Some of them have only obtained to the degree of "X;" some to the standing of "X. X.," while a few have attained the elevation of -'X. X. X." They are reported to be a very secret order, attending to only…
* Bradley's benefit was paid (two thousand dollars) to his mother. Mrs. Phebe Bradley, at Strongsville, Cuyahoga county, Ohio.
Excerpts from: The Fire Lands, Comprising Huron and Erie Counties, Ohio; W.W. Williams - 1879 - Press of Leader Printing Company, Cleveland, Ohio
MANY ARTIFACTUALS: These items - the chair, table, and the things on the table are currently on display at the Vermilion News Print Shop Museum. In August they will be offered for sale at Vermilion's Antiques in the Park. I thought they made an attractive photograph for this part of "VV".
Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year.
On the second day, the knee was better and on the 3rd day it disappeared completely.
She has had no rigors or shaking chills, but her husband states she was very hot in bed last night.
The patient has been depressed ever since she began seeing me in 1993.
The patient is tearful and crying constantly. She also appears to be depressed.
Discharge status: Alive but without permission.
The patient refused an autopsy.
The patient has no past history of suicides.
Patient has left his white blood cells at another hospital.
Patient's past medical history has been remarkably insignificant with only a 40 pound weight gain in the past three days.
Patient had waffles for breakfast and anorexia for lunch.
Between you and me, we ought to be able to get this lady pregnant.
Since she can't get pregnant with her husband, I thought you might like to work her up.
She is numb from her toes down.
While in the ER, she was examined, X-rated and sent home.
The skin was moist and dry.
Occasional, constant, infrequent headaches.
Patient was alert and unresponsive.
Rectal exam revealed a normal size thyroid.
She stated that she had been constipated for most of her adult life, until she got a divorce.
I saw your patient today, who is still under our car for physical therapy.
Both breasts are equal and reactive to light and accommodation.
Exam of genitalia reveals that he is circus sized.
The lab test indicated abnormal lover function.
The patient was to have a bowel resection. However, he took a job as a stockbroker instead.
Skin: Somewhat pale but present.
The pelvic examination will be done later on the floor.
Patient was seen in consultation by Dr. Blank, who felt we should sit on the abdomen and I agree.
Large brown stool ambulating in the hall.
NADA AGAIN THIS WEEK: This week no podcast again. God is still talking and 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.
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'".
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
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Vol.10, Issue 19 - July 21, 2012
© 2012 Rich Tarrant