The Vermilion cigarette lighter


Vermilion Ohio, A Good Place to Live

If you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there. - Lewis Carroll..........You have not converted a man because you have silenced him. - John Lord Morely.........Be sincere; be brief; be seated - FDR..........Have a great week.....rnt...............

January 30,  2016 -Mill Hollow and inside the apartment width=

ART & NATURE

SHOPTALK: On my home desk this week is a relatively recent pic of the apartment (over the print shop) part of the museum. I’ve changed some things since this pic was taken. The real reason I’m using it this week is simply because I wanted some color on my screen – something different. (Note the pic of late Vermilionite Jim Hart over the doorway into the dining room.

On the shoptop this week is an old pic of the interurban known as the “Green Line” cross the Vermilion River at Birmingham. I believe that the bridge abutments on the banks of the river still exist.

As I was searching for some info on the “Green Line” this last week I ran across an article about a ghost – and ghost train – that was reported near Elyria. Evidently two cars had collided on a curve near an Elyria farm way back when – and a man lost his life.

The account about the accident is true. But later two fellows sweeping the track one night heard a train coming and stepped aside to let it pass. But there was no train; Just the sound of the train passing, and following that a crash – and a scream.

The workers ran back to the station in fear and told there story to a group of guys who laughed at them until…

A conductor stepped forward and told the group of having seen the ghost on the tracks at that spot – not once but twice. And the laughter stopped.

TECH PROBLEMS: I am still being plagued by technical problems with my ISP as well as my security DVR. It’s really nothing that can’t be remedied. It just takes time to learn what questions to ask to acquire the correct answers. (At the moment I’m waiting for an email from the DVR tech people in Chicago.)

[NOTE: I did manage to make contact with these people both online and on the telephone. Thus far, I’ve been able to solve about half the difficulty. Methinks next week will be a long one]

One great thing about security video is the clarity. Below is a pic from the system.

The phone ISP thing is truly annoying. I have spent an inordinate amount of time with the phone company tech support people.

We had a new modem installed a few weeks ago that was supposed to be super fast. It is not – and no one from the company can really explain the problem. An installer told me that there are probably too many subscribers going through one communication tunnel to the area. The gist of that thought is that the overload is causing a slowdown in performance.

That’s his theory – which really means that he doesn’t have an answer to the problem. One has to wonder if the ISP sales staff is selling theoretical services or real ones. Whatever the case, it’s not a real good way to run a national communication system.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE MUSEUM: Committee persons at the museum have been busy putting together a special activities schedule of events for the coming months.

The first activity will be a Civil War artifacts exhibition on April 23rd. This will include a significant display of weaponry, buttons and various other artifacts from the war. The exhibition will only be on display for one day so mark it on your calendars.

I’ll have more about it in following weeks.

In the latter part of May the next activity will be a (DON’T) STOP THE PRESSES (TIL I’M DONE READING) reenactment of what it was (may have been) like producing THE NEWS during the roaring 20s.

The script, however, is yet to be written and the actors, yet, to be chosen. Anyone interested in playing a part in this living tableau should send me an email. But without a script it’s a bit hard to say who or how many actors will be needed.

So stay tuned.

Then, toward the end of October we will be having a special exhibition featuring artifacts and (hopefully) several members from two of Vermilion’s old time families.

At the moment I know that the Baumhart family will be one of those featured. I’ve been in contact with Brenda Baumhart Mezz (A.D. Sr.’s granddaughter) and she indicated that she would try to be there to discuss her family.

These exhibits will feature a hefty number of photographs and some other memorabilia in addition to the existing collections held by the museum.

Refreshments will be available for all these events. Admission – depending on the type of refreshments being made available – will differ. Parking will be available in the Division / Main Street lot in downtown Vermilion. Persons parking there will be given a token as part of the admission to the museum so it will be free.

I’ll have more specifics at a later time. But please keep these things in mind. If you’re interested in local history all of these events will be both informative and fun.

MUSEUM 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 $5 (for adults) is requested. Children under 14 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.

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.

ADMISSION - ADULTS $5.00 and young people under the age of 14 are FREE.

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

Vermilion Print Shop Museum
727 Grand Street
Vermilion, Ohio 44089
440.967.4555.
Cell:440.522.8397

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK:Take the time to visit us on Facebook. Click on the badge below and stop in. We'll keep adding pix as we go along. If you're in the area come on in. I try to be there in the a.m. most everyday. If you see a Chevy Silverado in the drive with the plate "MRCOOKR" stop by and see what's cooking.

Vermilion News Print Shop Museum

Promote Your Page Too

Historically,

PERRY STREET (AGAIN)

TWO SISTERS: I found this snapshot (relatively) recently. Pictured is my sister Zella “Butchie” on the left, and my sister Eleanor “Ellie” on the right. I’m just guessing – but I think these pix may have been taken around 1947-48.

Butchie was born on December 18, 1942. She died on November 5, 1976. Ellie was born on July 25, 1941 and died on June 1, 2007.

The girls are posing for the snap in front of the house that sits on the northwest corner of Ohio and Perry streets. Our family home is in the background near the railroad tracks.

I’m reluctant to say so (because it seems so trite to say) – but it seems like yesterday when we were growing up on Perry Street laughing, fighting, and playing tag with the neighbor kids.

Sometimes it’s hard to believe they’re both gone already. Butch was only 33 when she died. And Ellie was nearing (only) 66.

Only the good die young. I guess I’ll live forever…

VHS CLASS REUNION: Will be held August 26 and 17, 2016, for the VHS Class of 66....they need addresses,email, etc. Folks can email Carlolyn Hill or call her @ 440.967.2821.

THE LIBRARY: Buit during the years of the Great Depression the first real Vermilion Public Library served as a positive launching pad for many a successful Vermilion youngster.

As wheels of progress rolled over the town the library was given a beautiful new home down the block and around the corner - and the building became the HHQ for Vermilion's Police.

Currently it is being partially used as a unique Bed & Breakfast called "The Jailhouse". So - if you really need to spend a night behind bars...

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. XI, No. 34. - VERMILION, OHIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1908 - PHONE 19

Mercantile Agency

A movement is on foot to establish a branch organization of the Merchants Mercantile agency at Vermilion. The object of this Association is to protect the businessmen from unscrupulous buyers and men who start in with the idea of beating the man in business. The book that will be published will give every rating and those who are slow pay, those who never pay and those who are prompt pay, in fact every condition imaginable will be put down in the book and every man will be rated as he does business. This will be a Godsend to the businessman.

Examine Your Wheat

It behooves farmers and all others to having grain, particularly wheat, stored in bins to examine the grain to see if it is being ravaged by weevil or that it is been burning or if it is has gone through the this process.

Complaints come from the large grain centers that a large amount of wheat now being received is bin burned, and in many instances shipments show that the weevil has been working in it to an alarming rate extent. This note of warning is sounded that those having wheat on hand can examine it and take such measures as are possible to prevent further loss – EX.

Off For Florida

Mrs. Thomas R Bellamy and little daughter leave tomorrow begin (Friday morning) for St. Augustine, Florida, to spend the remainder of the winter. The little girl suffered a severe attack of whooping cough and pneumonia last winter from which he never fully recovered, is now recovering from a second attack of pneumonia. It is with the hope of getting her lungs time to completely heal that they go south.

At The Hospital

Mrs. Anthony P Becker left Tuesday to enter the German Reformed Hospital at Cleveland where she will undergo operation today. Mrs. Becker has been ill for several months and it is hoped that a permanent recovery may be affected. Her husband and sister, Mrs. Hansen, accompanied her.

Moving Pictures

Vermilion will have one and perhaps two moving picture shows the coming season. Wednesday morning contractor Gegenheimer commenced the erection of a building about 27 x 60 ft. on the lot just south of the Englebry block. It will be occupied, so rumor has it, by a picture show.

Reverend Sprunger In Critical Condition

Reverend Sprunger, who is at the head of the Light and Hope Orphanage near Birmingham has again been stricken with paralysis, and is in serious condition. Some time ago he had a stroke but recovered partially. Mr. Sprunger’s work is a good work and it is hoped that if someone can be found who will take his place. He and Mrs. Sprunger are founders of this particular home, having started to work in Indiana continually it in Cleveland and finally buying farms near Birmingham and removing to them.

Great interest is taken in his work by many and it is with sorrow they will learn of his being stricken.

Correspondence

AMHERST

Dr. Turner was an Oberlin Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. John Appleman visited friends in Cleveland latter part of this week.

Misses Mabel Baker and Birdiena Foster were the guests of friends at Elyria Saturday.

The Lorain Odd Fellows were royally entertained by the Amherst Lodge Saturday night.

The masque ball to be given by the Eagles Friday evening promises to be a well-attended and enjoyable affair.

Last Wednesday, George Cooper Brownhelm underwent an operation at Lakeside Hospital Cleveland. A large growth was removed from his neck.

HURON

Mrs. William Ward entertained the History Club Wednesday.

Ms. Flossie McCormick delightfully entertained the Swastika Club Saturday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. John Wikel are entertaining relatives from Omaha Neb.

A representative of the Stang Brewing Company was in town on business last week.

Prof. Alleshouse was unable to attend a school duty several days last week owing to a severe attack of appendicitis.

Miss Reba Moorehouse was called home last week from Brooklyn N. Y. by the serious illness of her sister, Miss Nina. Miss Nina is now under way to recovery.

The high wind Thursday played havoc with the electric lighting system. Some of the wires were blown down causing an open circuit, and the town was in total darkness Thursday night.

Revival meetings are now being continued at the Presbyterian Church this week. The meetings are well attended. Rev. Cunningham of Milan was present two evenings and sang for us.

BROWNHELM

William and George Ruth are cutting wood for George Knettle near Elyria.

Several men from Pittsfield cut a long stretch of hedge last Monday and Tuesday for Henry Cooley.

John Burgess and family of Amherst attended the farewell dance at Mr. John Buckley's Saturday evening.

The store of Mr. E Kingsley of Lorain was broken into Wednesday night. Several pipes and cigars and $25 in money was taken. There was about $75 worth taken.

Frank Northeim bought a horse of Mr. G. Spranngle of Shinrock for $180. The horse is six years old, weighs about fourteen hundred pounds.

Mr. George Cooper was operated on last Wednesday for the removal of the cancer on the back of his neck. The operation was performed by Dr. Allen at the hospital in Cleveland.

Lude McQueen will move April 1st, on the dairy farm of 100 acres known as the Fisher place, South of Vermilion. He now lives on the Austin Andrews farm. The latter will move from there from Oberlin.

It is rumored that Henry Cooley contemplates moving the old Blake house to the ridge which will improve the appearance of the corner very much and also give the people a better view.

The dance held by the dancing club at Brownhelm Station was well attended, about 25 couples were present. Several were there from North Amherst andn Vermilion. Four pieces of music were furnished by the Colored Orchestra of Elyria. Lunch was served at the Knights and Ladies Hall. A good time was reported.

Andrew Crumby is at home a few days, he had one of his red ribs cracked.

Mrs. White has been on the sick list but is now on the gain.
Adam Clouse went to Vermilion Friday with a load of feed.

Will Neiding was hauling in corn Friday.

The Gordon boys are going to put up ice for the Cheese Factory. Will begin Thursday.

EAST SHORE

Helen Risden is on the sick list.

Superintendent Damon of Brownhelm gave our school of visit Monday.

Ms. Eileen Braun was in Vermilion Saturday taking music lessons.

L.A. Braun has received a nice collection of postcards lately.

Mr. Peter J Hahn of Vermilion is hauling logs from the Leidheiser Bros Farm to Vermilion.

C. Leidheiser purchased some young cattle of L. Braun and thinks he will enter into the livestock business and carpenter business combined.

Henry Sprankle of Shinrock was in this place and helped his brother Christ Sprankle butcher his hogs last week.

Mrs. George Risden and Dell Smith contractors, builded [sic] a shed with a new roof made from fence rails and straw on his farm and we think it is a new building.

Mrs. Dell Smith was called the Vermilion Friday night to assist in the caring for the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Bellamy, who is very ill with pneumonia.

John McGuire who was seriously scalded at the Lorain shipyard several weeks ago was given up to die. Skin taken from well portions of his body and grafted upon the burn failed to help. Last week his daughter Miss Jessie volunteered to give skin for the wound. Large pieces were taken from her thigh and transferred to her father and it is believed the operation will be successful.

George W Hefner of Cleveland was sentenced at Elyria Saturday to 18 months at OP for bigamy. He eloped to Lorain with a young girl and married her. His first wife remained true to him was present when the sentence was pronounced.

The Lorain County commissioners are contemplating the remodeling of the apartments at present occupied by the sheriff in his family, into cell room(s), including a woman's ward and padded cells which are badly needed.

An attempt of the Socialists to bring about a march of the unemployed to the principal streets of Chicago last Thursday was put to rout by the police and landed the lads in (the) police station.

For some time past Sheriff Ward of Lorain County has urged the need of more cells at the county jail. A taxpayer advises that if the county Local Option Bill passes the present quarters will be more than adequate.

For the third time Mrs. VanWagnen and William Ward have disappeared simultaneously from their homes at Beach Park. She is the wife of a well-known conductor on the LSE.

Another case of starting a fire with what was supposed to be coal oil, but which proved to be gasoline, cost a life Monday. Mrs. Paxson of Cleveland was the victim.

Fremont Printing and Supply Company's plant was completely destroyed by fire Thursday.

Heavy Damages

A verdict for $10,500 in favor of the plaintiff was returned last week in the Sandusky County court at Fremont. The case was that of Clarence King versus the Lakeshore Electric Railway Company. Mr. King was injured in the wreck near Wells Corners in June 1905. A motion for new trial has been filed by the defendant.

Locals.

Miss Matilda Wagner has leased the room under the telephone exchange and will again open a millinery store in the spring.

N.A. Foster and wife spent Saturday and Sunday at Norwalk.

Thomas Bottomley was an Oberlin visitor Saturday.

Mrs. Henry Walper is very ill at her home on South Street.

Miss Dot Greenhoe of Lorain is guest of her cousin Mrs. A.B. Todd.

Mrs. Eugene Pelton is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Crane of Norwalk.

Plan to spend next Wednesday evening at the opera house. Hiawatha Passion Play.

Robert Moore who is attending the School Of Telegraphy at Oberlin was home last week. He likes the work very much.

The Methodist Church choir were pleasantly entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Shadduck last evening.

Otto Zunk 15-year-old son of F. Zunk living near Martin O. was seriously wounded while he and two companions were scuffling over a rifle.

AXTEL

Carl Sprunk is on the sick list.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gegenheimer are on the sick list.

Ms. Suzette Bartholomew who has been quite sick with pneumonia is convalescing.

Miss Edna Sperry attended the contest conducted by the W.C.T.U. at Birmingham last Saturday evening.

Hmmmmmm....

150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE “BATTLE OF THE HUNDRED SLAIN”: 3 miles from Fort Phil Kearny near Story, Wyoming will be held this year. (See Wikipedia.)

Late Vermilion resident, Matilda Louis Grummond was the sister of 2nd Lt. George Washington Grummond. Grummond and 81 of his fellow soldiers were killed by an overwhelming force of Lakota, Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians in one of the worst military disasters suffered by the US Army on Great Plains.

If you are a descendant of Matilda please email John Horton or call him at 1.586.549.247.

"Among all that reading I found a weekly column called “Heresay and Heresy” ..."

FUN & FOOOLISHNESS: Just for the heck of it I began reading through the pages of the old Vermilion weekly – The News – that were published during the 1930s. I was interested in gaining some insights into life in our community during the era known as The Great Depression as well as the latter years of Prohibition. And while I certainly did acquire insights into those specific things, they were not what I expected. Moreover, I actually came away with much more.

First of all this did not appear to be (at least in our town) an especially gloomy time. People seem to have been able to adjust to the conditions of the era calmly and wisely. In fact those weekly editions were probably “the best” in the newspaper’s entire history. The stories made terrific reading then – and still do.

Among all that reading I found a weekly column called “Heresay and Heresy” by Jove. The column consisted of a number of items that could range from teacher qualifications to Prohibition to personal stories of Vermilion history, etc. Sometimes Jove’s comments would earn the ire of the local citizenry. So the title of the column seems to have been quite appropriate.

But setting that aside, one of the stories that caught my attention appears in the February 9, 1933 edition. The name of the person who told the story was not provided. But that’s not really important. And though the following story is not verbatim it is essentially what he told Jove:

“Before Crystal Beach there was a picnic and outing park at that same place called Shadduck’s Grove. When Shadduck’s Grove was there excursion trains would stop at the East River Road (now Vermilion Road) crossing where park patrons loaded and unloaded. At times I have seen as many as five trains waiting at the end of the day to take folks home.

Anyway, when the trains loaded up at night to take passengers home a number of us town boys would jump on at the last minute and see just how far we could ride before jumping off. Sometimes we would be able to hang on until we reached the bridge at Highbridge Road (on the tracks heading east toward Amherst). But when we jumped off and landed – Zowie! – it was all heads, feet and dirt.

It should go without saying that it was dangerous sport. But as much as our parents warned us about the dangers of the game we boys promptly ignored them. As a result council passed a local ordinance prohibiting the jumping of railroad trains. And, again, we boys promptly ignored it too.

One day the local station agent who knew all us boys took down our names and handed the list to the town marshal. The marshal didn’t immediately search the town for us. He didn’t have to. All he had to do was wait. And one day he found all of us together playing a game of “Cat and Dog”. And into jail we went one and all.

The jail was located in a shed where the Kishman Fish coal shed was later located But being in jail was “just a lark” to us. We still had our sticks so we proceeded to continue our game of “Cat and Dog” in the lockup. Soon after we were taken before the Mayor, C.C. Baumhart, and fine $1.00. But even that didn’t stop us boys from jumping on the trains. But one day a leg did – and our sport ended.”

While the story is by itself a good one there are several things in it that some persons might be interested in learning more about, such as when this incident occurred, the game of “Dog and Cat” and the site of the jail.

First: Mayor C.C. Baumhart served the village between 1894 and 1895. Second: The “Dog and Cat” game (or "Cat and Dog"), was a game that likely originated in Scotland. In it a piece of wood called a cat is thrown at a hole in the ground while another player defends the hole with a stick (a dog). In some cases there were two holes and, after hitting the cat, the batter would run between them while fielders would try to put the runner out by putting the ball in the hole before the runner got to it. The game resembled cricket. [Note: I’ve no idea how they might have played the game in a shed.] And last of all: The jail would have been located somewhere in the area we now know as Exchange Park. The lockup is mentioned in one of the stories written by late Vermilion historian George Wakefield in his book “Lure of the Lakes”.

Jove’s intent was obviously to emphasize the fact that there’s often a fine line between fun and foolishness. And that remains a truth for all of us – both today and in the yesteryear.

Published in the Vermilion Photojournal 01/14/2016.

HISTORY OF ERIE COUNTY

CHAPTER II.

…crudest make, and bear evidence of great age;. Pipe Creek furnishes the most of the willow-leaf variety, double pointed arrows and drills. The specimens found here are of excellent workmanship. Mill's Creek furnishes a greater variety, but here, even, a special shape,that of the triangular or war arrow, predominates. These facts seem to denote tribal distinctions. On the north bank of Mill's Creek, just south of the Lake Shore track, was a large burial mound, which was partly removed when the fill was made at that place. On this mound grew an, immense oak tree, of great age, whose roots had penetrated to the center and there entwined themselves around the bones laid to rest, drawing sustenance from those whose graves it sheltered. When this tree was removed a number of relics were found, besides the skeletons referred to. To the east of this mound is a level spot of about three acres, evidently the site of a village. The rise from the creek is gradual, and the elevation commands a view of the creek to its mouth as well as the surrounding country. Its natural position made it easy of defense, and occupied by any considerable force would seem almost impregnable. It was less than one-half mile from the shore of one of the most beautiful sheets of still water to be found along the lake shore, whose depths swarmed with fish of countless variety, and whose surface was covered with wild fowl—the bay and adjoining marshes being feeding grounds during the migratory seasons - and backed by a trackless forest, filled to repletion with the game that supplied the material for their clothing and a large proportion of their food. Supplies of nuts and acorns were easily obtained, and the marshes were thickets of wild rice, which for them then, as for the tribes of the Northwest now, no doubt formed part of their food supply. No stretch of the imagination is necessary to appreciate the motives and sentiments that influenced those who chose this spot for a dwelling place. The ground bears evidence of having been the scene of a fierce conflict. Scattered about all over this field are broken tomahawks of all shapes and sizes, and the small triangular or war arrows are found in great abundance. The soil is full of specimens of great variety. There is a bed of burned pottery material here, covering about thirty feet square, evidently the seat of the pottery manufacture for this whole section. It is composed of clay and ground white quartz, mixed in proportions of about one to twenty, evidently to make it harder. Many stone hammers are found, of granite and greenstone, fashioned to fit the hand perfectly. There are no large fragments of flint found, but an abundance of fine chips, the refuse of the arrow-makers. Almost every stone in the whole field bears evidence of having been used for some purpose. Taken together, these results prove conclusively that this is the site of the prolonged habitation. The land adjoining, at this writing planted in vineyards, yields with every turn of the plow relics of every description and grade of workmanship. I have in my collection two beveled-edge arrow points, found here, which for design and symmetry equal any thing that…

HISTORY OF ERIE COUNTY OHIO – With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers. – Edited by Lewis Cass Aldrich – Syracuse, N.Y. - D. Mason & Co., Publishes – 1889.

Visual Verification Image
* Required

Cedar Point Medalwidth=

VERMILION ARTIFACT #187

BUILT FOR BOOZE: Brownhelm historian Bill Cutcher stopped by the museum a few days ago with several pix he let me scan. The one above would likely be seen as a humdrum snapshot by most persons (including myself) at first. But there’s a story that goes with it.

This is a fish tug once owned by the Toledo Fish Company. As a fish tug it worked the western part of the lake. But it was more than that.

The arrow pointing to the tug exhaust is important. Most tugs had exhaust pipes that went straight up from the engine into the air above the tug. This system had been altered to exhaust near the waterline at the back of the boat so a pipe could be attached to it that would go under the water so the sound would be muffled. It was, in short, intended to keep the sound of the boat down as it ran booze across the water to a safe port.

Very ingenious.

THE UBER HONKER

Lisa was out driving her car and while stopped at a red light, the car just died. It was a busy intersection and the traffic behind her was starting to pile up.

The guy in the car directly behind her was honking his horn continuously as Lisa continued to try getting the car to start up again.

Finally Lisa gets out of her car and approaches the guy in the car behind her. "I can't seem to get my car started," Lisa said, smiling. "Would you be a sweetheart and go and see if you can get it started for me. I'll stay here in your car and honk your horn for you."

Subscribe to the Views mailing list

* indicates required
Email Format

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.

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

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, "Grandma's 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.


A Mike Gruhn cartoon.

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
1041 Oakwood Drive
Vermilion, Ohio
44089
Telephone: 440-967-0988 - Cell: 440-522-8397

or you can use PayPal: (NOTE: IT WORKS NOW)

"Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed.
- Mahatma Gandhi

Vol.13, Issue 47 - January 30, 2016


Archive Issue #672

Vermilion Views Search Engine

advanced

The International Webmasters Association

Proud NAPP Member

© 2013 Rich Tarrant