1956 & 1906
SHOPTALK: On the shoptop this week is an historic pic of three men who helped shape the community of Vermilion, Ohio during a good part of the 20th century. I believe it was taken when Reverend James W. Bidle was ordained as the new minister of Vermilion’s First Congregational Church in 1956. The site was the Congregational church [currently an auction house) when it was located on Division / Main Street next to the Vermilion Township Hall.
Shaking hands with Reverend Bidle is Reverend Norman S. Greenawalt then minister of the historic Evangelical & Reformed Church on the northwest corner of Grand and Ohio streets. The gent in the middle is Reverend Earl T. English, soon to be Pastor Emeritus, of the First Congregational Church. Rev. Bidle replaced English.
Rev. Greenawalt came to town in 1944 to serve as minister of the E&R church. Rev. English began his service to the Fist Congregational Church in 1927. Though Rev. Bidle only served the local church until 1962 when Reverend Louis Bertoni became pastor his influence on the (then) young people of the community was significant.
Rev. English died in November of 1974 while still living in Vermilion. Rev. Greenawalt passed away in Lima, Ohio at the age of 93 in January of 1991. Rev. Bidle born in 1928 currently lives (I believe) in Muskegon, Michigan.
On my home desk this week is an old pic of some folks I am unable to identify at a place I am also unable to identify. This could be Cedar Point or Linwood Park. It appears that the ladies on the left are preparing cold drinks – perhaps lemonade – for several waiting customers.
The pic is possible from the 1920s. I like the costumes of the era, but have always wondered why folks dressed like that during the summer. They must have been very ripe by the end of the day.
AT WORK: This week I did some rearranging in my grandfather’s darkroom. It’s small, but very interesting.
I also though “Viewers” might be interested in our WW1 exhibit. The soldier is wearing a genuine army uniform from the era. His helmet is authentic as well. It has the insignia from the Yankee Division’s 101st Artillery on it. It belonged to my pop.
The flags are memorial flags from my dad and brother, Albert. In a display case is a book on the 25th Yankee Division. And in the bookcase are history volumes detailing events of WW1.
There’s a good deal of detail in the museum. Things are shaping up nicely.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8TH: Between 7 and 9 p.m. the museum is sponsoring a wine tasting benefit to help support the museum. It will feature wines from around the world.
You can purchase tickets in advance for $25 by sending your check to:
Tickets will also be available at the door.
For additional information you can call Margaret Wakefield Worcester @ 440.967.2495 – or you can email me (Rich).
MUSUEM SCHEDULE: Beginning now the museum will be open six days a week from 11 AM to 3 PM. We will be closed on Sundays and Holidays. We are located at 727 Grand Street in Vermilion across the street from Vermilion's historic E&R Church. The museum is open Monday thru Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM. A small admission donation of $3 (for adults) is requested. Children accompanied with an adult will be admitted free. For Special Tours call: 440-967-4555.
We are closed on Sundays and holidays.
Private tours during those hours and during the evening can be arranged by calling the museum, or stopping in to see us.
FIVE-OH-ONE-CEE-THREE: The museum is a 501(c)(3) organization. Consequently, all donations and memberships for the museum are tax deductible. This is retroactive to November of 2011.
Memberships for the VERMILION NEWS PRINT SHOP MUSEUM are always 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 Museum727 Grand Street Vermilion, Ohio 44089440.967.4555.
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WHAT A GUY: I received this great photograph from one of George Villa’s grandchildren, C. Cutcher, just yesterday (10/10/14). Many persons will recognize the site of the pic; beside the roller coaster – “The Thriller” – at Vermilion’s Crystal Beach Amusement Park. I believe someone once told me that the family lived in one of the cottages at Crystal for a short time.
I’m guessing of course, but I’d say this pic was taken sometime in the mid to late 1950s. The little gal in his arms is his daughter. And the boy is his son (also George).
George was a good guy and I enjoyed visiting him when the family lived in Fred Harpley’s old house on the southwest corner of South and Decatur streets. (He even let me bring my dog into the house several times.) I loved to listen to his stories – and he had many.
He was a faithful friend to my father. When Dad died George, dressed in his Army uniform from WW2, stood at attention by his casket during the funeral. It wasn’t something he was required to do. It did it out of the deep respect he had for my father.
George Villa was certainly one of kind. And that’s not an exaggeration.
ANOTHER PELTON PROPERTY When I was a kid this was Steve Martin's grocery / meat market, and then Lou McKay's. Today, of course, it is Vermilion's very popular bike shop - Bicycle Bill's. But in the yesteryear it was another Pelton property - also a store.
Though it has changed some it's still very recognizable.
AND THAT’S HISTORY…: I was in the process of cleaning off some shelves in the bindery room at the print shop museum last week when I came across a June 1918 copy of The National Geographic Magazine – Gilbert S. Grosvenor, Editor. The name “Bernice Jump” is written in ink at the top of the cover in my late mother’s handwriting. Bernice was the older sister of Wilmer Jump (VPJ 07/12/12). I’ve no idea about why or how the magazine found its way to the print shop to be lost on a shelf all these years. But I’m glad it was there.
In 1918 WWI was being waged in Europe. My Pa was then somewhere in France taking cover in some lice infested trench. In fact, the lead story in that volume was called “Cooties and Courage”. They were not the cooties of our childhood where one might "catch" them via close contact with an "infected" person or worse; from a person of the opposite sex of the same age. The “Cooties” in this case were actually another name for lice. And the bugs were so prevalent in the trenches of that war that the army actually had delousing machines (i.e. hot water tanks) mounted on the backs of trucks so the troops could get a hot bath and have their clothes washed in hot water to get rid of them. Hot water was the only practical way to get rid of the pests at the time. It must have been miserable. Just thinking about it makes a body itch.
There are four additional articles in the volume. All deal with the Great War. And just like today’s “Nat Geo” magazines there are many interesting full-page advertisements. One of them was for a beautiful automobile called the “Locomobile” – manufactured by the Locomobile Company of America (est.1899). The name was a combination of locomotive and automobile. That’s because when they were first built the autos were powered by steam. But by 1903 they began producing internal combustion-powered luxury touring cars. They were beautifully crafted autos. But they cost about $10,000 while the average Model T Ford Phaeton cost $300. The company did make some adjustments and started producing more affordable cars – but too late. The company folded in 1929.
Another ad that caught my eye is the one accompanying this essay for Beemans chewing gum. I had, by pure coincidence, come across some mention of the same Dr. Beeman, while traversing through the lush jungle of information in the October 25, 1906 edition of The Vermilion News that day. It simply read:
“Dr. E. Beeman, a famous chewing gum man of Cleveland, is a wreck mentally and physically and has been removed to a sanitarium. Dr. Beeman formerly resided at Wakeman and Birmingham.”
Edwin, E. Beeman was born in LaGrange, Ohio in March 1839, and he came of age in Lorain and Erie counties. After studying two years at Oberlin College he began reading medicine under the tutelage of his father, Julius. He attended the Cincinnati Medical College and was graduated in 1861. In 1862 he married Mary Orrilla Cobb, a daughter of Ahria Cobb who lived in a brick house on Main Street, in Birmingham, Ohio. He worked with his father in Cleveland until about 1864, when he went into private practice in Birmingham for 12 years. Afterward he practiced for 6 years in Wakeman. Specializing in digestive disorders, the doctor found that pepsin, an extract from hogs' stomachs, provided relief from indigestion. By 1883, Beeman had returned to Cleveland to manufacture pepsin starting the Beeman Chemical Co. in 1888. Originally he sold bottles of powdered pepsin, which people took to aid in digestion. Then, in 1890 it is said the company bookkeeper, one Nellie M. Horton, suggested that the doctor add pepsin to chewing gum. It was a good suggestion. By 1898 company gum sales topped $400,000. That would be about $11 million today.
Originally the gum was sold in a wrapper with a picture of a pig on it along with the slogan, “With Pepsin You Can Eat Like A Pig”. But the gum sold a good deal better when that wrapper was replaced with a picture of Dr. Beeman on it. In 1899 the company was sold to the American Chicle Company. Regular production of the gum ceased in 1978 when sales dropped. But the Cadbury Company periodically produces the gum along with several other historic confections.
Less than a month after the little blip about his illness appeared in The News Dr. Edwin E. Beeman died. (November 6, 1906). He is interred in Cleveland’s Harvard Cemetery. But his invention – his chewing gum – lives on. At least it does on occasion. It was the gum enjoyed by prominent pilots of a yesteryear, such as Howard Hughes, Amelia Earhart and General Chuck Yeager to ease inner ear pain caused by air pressure. In several movies Beemans Gum also shows up as homage to the historic test pilot Yeager as well as the Mercury 7 astronaut gum chewers. In the movie “The Right Stuff” the person portraying Yeager turns to a fellow pilot and asks, “Hey Ridley. You got any Beemans?” He did. And that’s history.
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. X – NO.24 – November 22, 1906.
The petit jury in the court of common pleas has been excused until the first week in December.
Cornelius A Neilsen, receiver of the Sandusky Fish company, has ben granted permission by the common pleas court to place in operation and fish during the fall season 20 nets located at Kelley’s Island and 12 nets located at North Bass Island. The application was made by Mr. Nielsen on the ground that it would be for the best interests of the stockholders and creditors to operate the nets.
The case of S.W. Simons vs. Geo Fischer and C.L. Holden, doing business under the firm name of the Maudelton Hotel Co., has been appealed to the court of common pleas fro the court of Justice Baumhart’s at Vermilion. Plaintiff obtained judgement below in the sum $25.06 for goods sold and delivered.
F.H. Jones returned home from Erie where he has had charge of a tug for the past several months.
Frank Bond visited his parents Dr. and Mrs. bond Sunday. He is in the employ of the L.S. and M. S. at Erie.
Miss Amelia Schmoll has accepted apposition as clerk with the Dute and Beckel Co. at Lorain and Miss Emma Wooden is behind the counter at C.C. Baumhart’s.
Lewis Bangle died at his home here Saturday night. The funeral was held Monday from the Evangelical church. Rev. Bandt officiating.
John Gunzenhauser is very ill at the home of his aunt Mrs. E. Cross.
The funeral of Mrs. David Wright was held from her late home Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Mcllwain officiating.
Mr. George Arnold who was killed in Elyria while riding a Bicycle was brought up here in Birmingham. He did quite a business in the gristmill here and was very much respected. His only child Mr. Park Arnold has the deep sympathy of the community.
Mr. Ren Harrison had a valuable colt hurt last week while breaking in. It fell over and hurt its skull.
Mr. Howe and his family went to Clarksfield last Saturday to attend a reunion of the Hasford’s they met at George Hill’s a son of Am Hill’s who was well known years ago by all around here.
Mr. U.L. Sauser of Wayne County who was visiting at the Diamond Cheese Co.’s plant last week has left for home where he with others are preparing to build an up to date Swiss Cheese Factory. He seemed well pleased with the way the factories here are equipped and intends to pattern after them as near as possible.
Repair is underway to equip the cheese factory here with a cement floor and a general shipping plant added to cool and Pasteurize milk for shipping purposes. Instead of taking in milk only for eight months The Diamond Cheese Factory intends to take in mild the year round.
Monday was Mike Foster’s busy day: his first thrilling experience was the killing of a rabbit with a turnip that he was about to eat; the crisis, however, came in the evening when he traded his faithful horse for a fast trotter. Good luck to you Mike!
The members of the Axtel Library Club are the happy recipients of a handsome $20 bookcase, which they earned by selling Larkin’s soap.
Mrs. Chas. Sprunk was called to Lorain Friday on account of her grandchild’s sickness.
Get in the style and have the chicken pox.
John Lee has purchased a new horse.
Harry and Guy Picket of Lorain were in this place hunting rabbits with their uncle, Wm. Picket one day last week.
Ray Gibson of Huron was in Joppa last Friday and Saturday.
[VV. Ed. Note: I used this little note (above) because it help set a location for “Ashmont” in my mind. It was apparently a settlement of folks who lived along Joppa Road between Ashmont Road to the north and Darrow to the South.
Vedah Lee delivered her Larkin Soap products, one day last week.
A number from this place attended the dance at Arthur Heys Friday eve.
Miss Nelle Baumhart attended the funeral of Miss Eva Latham in Norwalk Friday.
A fatal accident occurred in the Brownhelm quarry Friday to Tony Corshock where he and a goy friend were out hunting. In some manner his gun was accidentally discharged, the bullet piercing hi lung. It was thought advisable to take him to the Lorain hospital but his wound was so serious that he passed away before reaching there. The unfortunate young man was employed in the Independent quarry. The funeral services were held Tuesday in Lorain.
The chicken pox has been prevalent here lately, many school children being affected with the complaint.
Kenneth Baumhart who has been seriously ill with typhoid fever is improving.
Geo. Cooper is on the sick list.
A.J. Cooper and Co.’s store was burglarized Sunday night. The exact amount taken has not been ascertained.
W.V. Lutz has decided to give up the duties of farming and will offer his stock and farming implements at Public Sale, Tuesday, Nov. 27, ’06.
Lorain has been having a series of revival meetings at the Church of Christ with the result of 84 converts.
Gov. Harris passed his 71st milestone Saturday last.
H.C. Fields, who has been reporting for the Times-Herald for several years past began his duties of [sic] the Elyria Reporter on Monday. Mr. Field is an Amherst boy and has a number of friends here who wish him success.
Krapp’s Market for Mince Meat.
Mrs. Case who was quite ill last week is again able to be around.
Operator Stanley at the N.Y.C. and St. L. ry. Station has taken Mr. Minium’s place as agent for a few days.
New Sewing Machines from $10 up at Geo Wahl’s.
Born – To Mr. and Mrs. Rush R. Hinckley at their home in Cleveland Tuesday, Nov. 13th a daughter. Mrs. Hinckley was formally [sic] Miss Lydia Hahn of Vermilion.
Mrs. Mary Crozier is quite ill.
Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Houseman and daughter Clara of Lorain spent Sunday with Mrs. H’s parents Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Bottomley.
On account of Thanksgiving the NEWS will be published on Wednesday next week.
Next Monday night. The Pierces at the Opera House.
The Food and Dairy Commissioner of Ohio has made the statement that Northwestern Ohio is the worst spot in the State for impure milk. Can this be true? If so there is certainly work for the health officers of the various towns in this section.
The fishing form this port has been exceptionally fine during the past week the tugs bringing in 4, 5 and 6 tons each of herring at a lift.
Driscoll and Kishman are sending large quantities away to be frozen and Leidheiser Bros. are freezing them in their own plant. The extension of the season will prove very profitable for the fishermen.
Anton Chanaveck, aged 17, was fatally shot Friday afternoon by the discharge of his gun while attempting to crawl under a fence.
He with Johnny Arnt were hunting on the Leimbach farm and were quite a distance apart at the time of the accident. His companion heard the discharge of the gun and called to him but on receiving no reply became worried and hurried to his side. He found Anton with the blood flowing from a wound in his side and hurried to the Station for help. A horse and wagon were procured and all assistance possible given.
They started for the hospital at Lorain but the boy died on the way.
The young man worked at the quarries.
An Oberlin Hospital Association has been formed, whose object is to establish a hospital in that village.
Hmmmmmm....
TOMMFOOLERY @ COLUMBUS: Have you ever had your memory “jogged”? I had nearly forgotten about the event (pictured) until a friend, Vermilionite Katy Baker Reutener (VPJ 08/14/14), jogged my memory with several snapshots of it – proving to me that it did actually take place. In 1957 our 6th Grade class took a field trip. It was a big deal. We rode a bus to Wellington and boarded a passenger train bound for Columbus, Ohio. Actually the train ride alone would have been enough to please most 11 or 12-year-old youngsters. But this was not just any old train. It was brand spanking new. It was red. It was sleek. And it was fast. One of the many attributes of this new passenger train was that the cars were not supposed to rock or bounce like those on most passenger trains. Never having ridden on any other train before I was really unable to confirm that claim. I don’t recall any complaints. But it really didn’t matter. What I can say for sure is that it was a very exciting journey.
When we got to Columbus we paid a visit to the State House. Standing in the gallery overlooking the chamber of the House of Representatives was almost a religious experience (for me). We were also privileged to meet briefly with newly elected Republican Governor in his office. His name was C. William O’Neill (the “cee” didn’t stand for anything). O’Neil followed the extremely popular 5-term Democratic Governor, Frank Lausche, who had been elected to the U.S. Senate. Actually a Republican politician named John William Brown immediately preceded O’Neill as Ohio governor. Brown served as Ohio governor for only 10 or 11 days. He became interim governor after Lausche went to Washington and filled in until O’Neill was sworn into office.
The next stop, as is obvious, was a natural history museum. Unfortunately, time has dimmed my recollection of the precise name of that institution. But, no matter. Due, in part, to the snapshots Kate provided I did recapture some memory of it – both inside and out. It was magnificent. But the specific reason(s) I was drawn to the skeletal remains of an early Ohio denizen resting behind glass (in the photo) is unclear.
I don’t recall the moment this photo was taken. What I do know is that I was a 12-year-old boy and not above playing the fool – which may explain a lot. My tearful buddies in this poorly posed shot were “Buddy” Clark (left) and Frank Knittle (right). I don’t know what happened to Buddy. He moved away a year or two following this field trip. Frank graduated with me in 1963 and eventually took up farming in the area. He was killed in an auto mishap near Norwalk, Ohio in 2001.
I’m certainly glad to have these photographs, and to have my memory “jogged”. But it also brings up the question about the person who took these pictures. My best school friend during those years was Kate’s younger brother, Billy Baker. I liked Bill because he liked to laugh, as did (and do) I. So when I saw these snapshots I was initially puzzled because everyone (including his mom) except him appeared in them. It obviously meant that he was the photographer.
In October of 1957 – less than six months later – Bill, the photographer and my laughing friend, became a victim of the second major influenza pandemic of the 20th century. The Asian flu outbreak caused an estimated one million to two million deaths worldwide. Bill was one of them. Thus, my memory received a proper “jogging” when I saw these snapshots from a yesteryear. And no matter what transpired during the months and years after they were captured I will always have the memory of our shared Tomfoolery @ Columbus simply because Bill wanted it that way.
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.
…Cleveland, making weekly trips. He married Pauline Downing in the spring of 1813, and settled on the farm now occupied and owned by Mr. William J. Hinde, two and a half miles west of Huron village.
Major Hiram Russel came to Huron in the winter of 1809 and 1810; built a log house on land afterward owned by Jeremiah Van Benschoter, now owned by Mr. Van Benschoter's two daughters, Mrs. Widow Stapleton and Mrs. James Paxton. Mr. Russel occupied his house as a tavern and store, which was the first tavern, kept in Huron. It was opened to the public in 1810. The same year Mr. Russel commenced building a vessel, of about forty tons ‘burthen, near his house. It is said that there was but a very small amount of iron used in the building, wooden pins being used instead of spikes. Mr. Russel was assisted by Jonathan Sprague (father of the late Jonathan S. Sprague, Esq.), who did what blacksmith work was required. The vessel was finished in 1811.
Jonathan Sprague came into the township with his family in 1810. Located on the east side of the river, a few rods above the railroad bridge. Mr. Russel built another vessel, which he completed in the spring of 1813. She was named “The Fair American." It is said that this vessel was sold to the British government, and delivered to the British agents at Buffalo soon after being completed.
Mr. Russel cleared a field on the farm now owned by Mr. William G. Sage. This field was afterwards abandoned, and in 1845 was covered with a thick growth of timber. The land on this farm, like much land east of the river in this township, was a light sandy soil, and was considered by the early settlers nearly worthless. It is now known to be the best farmland on the Western Reserve. Russel left Huron soon after the war commenced.
In 1809, Asa Smith visited the country in and around Huron, and moved into the township in June, 1810, from Romulus, Seneca county, New York. In 1811, he was elected justice of the peace, at the first election held in the township after its organization. Mr. Asa Smith located not far from the present residence of W. H. Wright, one mile west of the mouth of the river. He was born in Massachusetts; his wife in Rhode Island; they lived, for a time, on Long Island: afterwards moved to Romulus, New York, and from thence to Huron. They had six children when they came to Huron, one of whom, William B., was born on Long Island, August 15, 1796. Mr. Asa Smith died at his residence, in Huron. August 30, 1815. His wife died August 30, 184-2, in Sandusky.
Jonathan S. Sprague, Esq., came to Huron with his family in 1810, from Canada. He settled on the farm now owned by Henry Holsanr. He married Miss Mahala Daly. He afterward bought an adjoining farm, of Judge Charles Standart. Jonathan S. Sprague was a man of more than ordinary talents; he had not the benefit of a common school education; yet he was held in so high estimation by his friends and associates that he was frequently elected to offices of trust. He held the office of justice of the peace for eighteen years in succession, at the termination of which he refused to serve in that capacity any longer; his health was very much impaired for several of the last years of his life. He died at his house, on the Standart farm, on January 15, 1861. Mrs. Sprague died at the house of her son-in-law, Mr. Isaac Durham, in April 1872, near the village, at the age of seventy-two years.
In January, 1816, Reed & Sandford, merchants, of Erie, Pennsylvania, opened a store of goods at the mouth of the river, on the east side. It was managed by Mr. Francis Graham, assisted by John B. Flemoned.
Mr. William B. Smith, and his mother, kept a public house at that time on the west side of the river. Mr. Smith remembered hearing the report of Perry's guns on the 10th of September. 1813, and, in company with his father, started for Put-in-Bay the next morning, arriving there the following morning, where Perry's fleet, with their prizes, were moored. Mr. Smith was married in Huron in June 1819, and moved to Sandusky soon afterward, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was always highly esteemed as one of Ohio's best citizens by all who knew him. He was elected treasurer of Erie county in 1840. He died in Sandusky, September 25, 1878. Mrs. Smith, a most estimable lady, survives her husband.
It is uncertain when the first post office was established at Huron. A letter from the venerable Francis Graham, above mentioned, of Ashland, Ohio, says, “I went to Huron in November, '15, (probably 1815) where I spent four years of my life. Uncle Sam gave us a post office early in 1817; office on the east side, and Asa Sandford postmaster," which was probably the first regularly established post office in Huron.
The first public school, it is said, was taught by Calvin Coe, in the winter of 1810-11, and afterward by Miss Tamar Ruggles (later Mrs. Jabez Wright). It is said that Mr. Coe was afterward ordained preacher of the gospel, and as such was the first who served in that capacity in Huron. About the year 1815, Mr. William Chapman opened a school near his house, on lot twenty-five, section three, and continued for a few years. Mr. Winthrop H. Wright remembers attending as a pupil.
The first public highway in the township was on the east side of the river, surveyed by Jabez Wright, beginning at the lake shore, near the mouth of the river, running southward. The survey was made in 1810.
William Winthrop, former owner of Huron township, built a saw mill on Saw Mill creek, two and a half miles west of the river, in 1819.
In 1819, N. M. Standart and Cyrus Butler opened a store of dry goods and groceries on the west side…
ONE RECORD OF MANY: Columbia Records founded in Washington D.C. in 1888 is an American flagship recording label. The company is currently owned by Sony Music Entertainment.
Among other things I am a collector of old records. I would guestimate that I have two or three hundred of them. The oldest recording in the collection is a John Phillip Sousa recording that Larry Howell gave me. But most, like this one, are probably from the 1940s and 50s. I also have a few 45s from the 50s and 60s. The oldest recording that I personally purchased is a Duane Eddy (“Have Twangy Guitar Will Travel”) vinyl album from about 1960.
I own a turntable that I can use to make digital recordings from the disks. It would probably be unrealistic of me to try to re-record all these records – so I’ve done only a few.
In the future I’d like to do a display of all these old pieces. The titles alone bring back memories for many folks.
There was this man who, many years ago, worked for a large business. That was his lifetime employment, but he wasn't happy there. He wanted to go in business for himself. He saved his money and finally had enough that he could quit and start his own business.
About two years later, I was on vacation and was going through the town where his business was located. I stopped by for a visit. "Hey John, I heard that the first year is the hardest for a new business."
"Yeah, the first year was pretty rough, but we are doing pretty good now. In fact, I'm getting to where I only have to work half a day."
"Wow, that's pretty nice. Maybe I should think about going into business for myself."
"Yeah, and the nicest part of it is that it doesn't matter which twelve hours you work."
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'".
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.
Another great book with Vermilion Roots is, "Grandmas’ Favorites: A Compilation of Recipes from MARGARET SANDERS BUELL by Amy O’Neal, ELIZABETH THOMPSON and MEG WALTER (May 2, 2012). This book very literally will provide one with the flavor of old Vermilion. And ye can also find it at Amazon.com. Take a look.
MARY WAKEFIELD BUXTON’S LATEST BOOK “The Private War of William Styron” is available in paper back for $15.00 with tax and can be purchased locally at Buxton and Buxton Law Office in Urbanna, ordered from any book store, Amazon.com or Brandylane Publishing Company. A signed, hard back edition may be purchased from Mrs. Buxton directly for $30.00 by writing her at Box 488, Urbanna, VA 23175 and including $6.00 for tax, postage and packaging.
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