Vermilion Ohio, A Good Place to Live
SHOPTALK: On the shop desk this week are pix of numerous downtown businesses that were in existence when I was young. Many folks will remember all of them.
Schwensen’s, of course, was a town favorite. But as much as we loved their baked goods, we also had to understand that putting everything altogether was a real task – of love. Because it required dedication, knowledge and a good deal of elbow grease to made those things for us. Sometimes the best things in our lives are confined to our memories of them.
The Fisher’s store was one I shopped at often when a teen. They had great sweaters and nice slacks that I’d take to a lady tailor on Exchange Street who pegged them to 13”. I had to be a cool cat when I was 13 / 14. I also used to do some Christmas shopping there. My big brother Phil married a sales girl from the shop (Mary Watson) back in the 1953.
The Gulf Station was a building I really admired when a youngster. I liked its smooth lines and thought it very modern. My first memories of it were when it was a Kaiser-Frazer dealership. I think Glen Martin had it back in the early 1950s. His first wife, Mary, always drove one of those vehicles. Later Rich Barthel tried operating the Gulf garage as seen in this pic. I don’t know how things actually transpired for him, but Rich went back to work as a mechanic for Sharpnack Chevrolet-Oldsmobile by the very early 60s.
I’m sorry these places are gone. But again, I’m happy to have memories of them.
Most all will recognize the pic on my home desk. This is Vermilion’s famed Hart’s Corner - named after the drug store that once occupied the building where Big Ed’s Soda Grill is currently located.
I took this – as well as several others – when the streets and sidewalks were being improved in the downtown section.
They did a nice job, but I’ll never be convinced that it was really necessary. I liked my town the way it was. If it was shabby – good. But change is part of life, and it certainly doesn’t appear as it did when my grandparents were alive.
What always strikes me as being unusual is the fact that even with all the changes, in both the environment and populace it really looks much the same.
I spent a good deal of time on this corner. Our group had witnessed the accidental, of-course, breaking of one of the big windows in the drug store, and we’d hang on the corner eyeing all the cars that passed and the girls in them. The store next door was the newsstand where my sister “Ginny” worked. They sold icy root beer in mugs there and had all the most recent comic books, magazines and newspapers. Because they also sold bus tickets it was a fun place to sit and listen to the conversation of commuters. Next to the newsstand was Paul’s Snack Shop with the best hotdogs in town. And next to it was Pete & Jud’s barbershop – an on down the line.
Good memories even now.
SLOW DAYS (JUST AS WELL): The past month has been slow at the museum when it comes to visitors. The weather likely plays into it. It’s been wacky.
But it has afforded me some time to change exhibits some – add lighting, etc. I’m still adjusting some of the things. I suppose that’s a never-ending task.
I’ve also been reviewing some of my audio files. I have some audio of Harold and Sarah Welker when they spoke at a Vermilion Area Archival Society meeting several years ago. I will probably add it to the VHM Theatre sometime. It’s a bit hard to follow at times. (I was in the process of finding a good audio recorder.) But if you hear it you’ll recognize their voices immediately. And if you can listen closely you will learn a few things. [I seem to recall that Dave Feldkamp video-taped their presentation. Perhaps Marlene has it.]
One of those things is that Mitiwanga supposedly means sandy beach. At least that’s what Harold said.
Fun stuff – even when there’s nothing going on here.
Historically,
THE BOYS OF ’56 OR ’57: I’ve not nailed down the precise year this pic was captured. I recently received it from Vermilion expatriate Dan Williams now living in Florida (with a good number of other Vermilionites).
These guys were just a bit younger than myself. They are:
Back row L-R: David DeVault, Danny Schisler, Tommy Roberts, Mike Trinter and Danny Williams.
Front row L-R: Randy Croxford, one of the Hollosy boys, Mike Hoffman and a young Seibert boy.
There are some photos with these that I suspect were taken about the same time. The others feature youngsters my age and another with guys just a little older.
I assume that Tom Williams sr. (Danny’s dad), Earl Tischer and probably Howard Bogart sr. put together some intermural teams at South Street School during the summer. I don’t believe these were the school teams (yet).
NOW SHOWING THIS WEEK: This week I’ve added a short video / slideshow of a George Diener Memorial Fish Tournament that took place twelve years ago at the Olympic Club along the Vermilion River.
I’ve done over 100 podcasts in the past so I will feature some of them here now and then. Some, I think, are just audio files. (It’s been some time since I’ve done them.) I know that I read aloud from Betty Trinter’s book for several.
I will be adding some more of the interviews Geo and I did as well in future weeks. I also hope to make a few new ones.
Well, enjoy.
ICE BOATING IN VERMILION: Many Vermilionites may have noticed that Lake Erie really hasn’t frozen completely over for a number of years. Even the partial freezings don’t seem as dramatic as they once were. Currently this non-freezing may mean very little to most persons other than climatologists and environmental activists. But return with me to the early decades of the 20th century and we would have found a whole bunch of Vermilion youngsters terribly disappointed.
An article simply titled “Ice Boating” that appeared in the February 22, 1912 edition of The Vermilion News seems to indicate that the sport was not only very popular among village youngsters in the yesteryear, but it was encouraged and supported by their parents. It began with a short history of the sport.
“As early as 1790 there were ice boats; one was built by Oliver Booth [of Poughkeepsie, N.Y], it was little more than a square box with three runner skates, one on each side of the box, and the rudder – one set in an oak post with an oar-tiller. It was sailed with a small flat headed sprit sail. In 1856 a novel ship appeared; a triangular frame mounted on runners, from this the Hudson River boats were gradually developed. The mast was stepped at the junction of the cross piece with the keel. They had low sails with large jibs short non-peaked gaffs. This type reached its limit in the “Icicle” 1869.” [NOTE: Icicle is the name of the largest ice yacht ever built. It was built for John Aspinwall Roosevelt for racing on the Hudson River in 1869.] “Improvements have continued steadily, but mainly in construction. The last innovation was the rocker runner by H. Percy Ashley, a year around promoter of national racing.” [NOTE: Ashley was a well-known Ice Yacht architect.]
This1912 article was not, however, the first-time ice boating was given some ink in The News. In January of 1903 this short piece appeared: “Some of our boys are the proud possessors of an ice-boat. They say as to speed, it’s an astonisher.” By 1909 the ice fleet had not only grown but each craft was named. One listed was the “Tornado”. By 1910 it included the “Susie B.” and “Annie Rand”. In 1911 there were added the Ice Queen, Archie B., GoSum I., Tornado II, Cyclone, Gertrude, and several others. Thus, in February of 1912 it was reported that: “The young people of the town are enjoying ice boating and skating on River and Lake, the ice being in first-class condition and very heavy.”
The News also noted in the piece that “In local ice boating this year (we call it such, because the term is more applicable than [the term] ice yachting)”. The Vermilion ice fleet consisted of 15 boats manned by local boys, some having nicknames more entertaining than the names of their boats. Listed are their owner / builders and their boat names: “Chuck” Church and the GoSum II; Lewis Faulhaber and the Wild Goose; “Watty” Stone and the Daredevil; Zip – young Quigley and the “Buzzipp”; Jack Leidheiser and the New Zero; Mike Kishman and Bingo; Ray Crozier and Defiance; “Battling Nelson” Beeckel and the Rabbit; “Punk” Haber and the Blue Streak; Al Wakefield and the Ice Queen; “Red” Tischer and the Annie R; Bob Lohr and Tweedledung II; Wagner’s “Putch” Wagner; and “Needles” Leidheiser with the Devil. The News continued by editorializing a bit by saying: “Local iceboating should be encouraged among our boys not altogether on account of the delight in exhilarating of the sport, but in another way, it is an influence for good. The building of one taxes our ‘gray matter’ in trying to overcome the many perplexing difficulties and is manual training. By depriving us of our idle moments, removes the opportunity for committing (you know the result), minor evils mischievous deeds.” The size of these first boats ranged from 11 to 22 feet which seems significant. However, years later Vermilion historian Don Englebry in his reminiscences of his younger days in the harbor town, wrote: “In winter the Lake and River provided excellent ice for skating and Ice Boating. We had large Ice Boats - mine was about 24 ft. long as was Don Lawless's. Al Wakefield had a beautiful boat some 30 ft. long I believe. [Adding] As you can guess our winters were different then in the early 20's.” [No kidding.] Young minds do not, however, cease to dream and to innovate. Thus, it’s hardly surprising that in February of 1916 two Vermilion boys, namely the Linglebach brothers Sam and Albert, had kicked the sport up a few notches by building an ice boat with a motor. But it didn’t stop there. Not to be outdone several local lads, Bud Fischer, Nelson Becker, Carl Knott, and Milton Benson, mounted an airplane propeller on the back of an old Ford chassis, and powered it with a Ford engine in the back. They claimed their vehicle could run at 55 mph over ice without a problem. That was during the Roaring Twenties. But those were years when Lake Erie still froze over in the winter. The face of America and Lake Erie was changing, and with it that of Vermilion. And it continues. To what end remains to be seen.
YESTERYEAR'S NEWS: The following clips are dictated transcriptions from past issues of The Vermilion News. I think you will find them both interesting and fun...
At the regular meeting of the Village Council held Monday evening, a petition was presented for a sewer improvement at the intersection of State and South streets. The matter was referred to the street committee.
Capt. Bailey was present and asked an investigation of sewer troubles in this his section of the town. This matter was referred to the same committee.
Councilman Miller reported the result of his trip to Sandusky with the Mayor to talk with the County Commissioners. This trip did not prove very satisfactory although some improvements were promised such as the widening of the bridge over Edson Creek and some improvement in the road from Linwood Park to the Lorain County line. Some sewer arrangements were made. It was finally decided that the Mayor and as many of the council were to go to Sandusky on Tuesday to see the commissioners and Mr. Coen and of the L. S. E. concerning lights and having the cars stop at the East River Road crossing instead of at the Crystal Beach station alone.
The public grounds committee had no report of consequence.
The sidewalk committee reported that he thought the snowplow worked all right the first time but not so well the next and that it would tend it to spoil the property owners and they would not clean off the walks as they had done before.
The chairman of the fire committee reported that he thought it would be a good plan to carry a bunch of waste and a can of coal oil on each cart to thaw out frozen plugs. The suggestion was thought a good thing. He also objected to the fire chief having the hydrants tested.
The Mayor stated that the fire chief was an officer controlled by the Council and that in cases of emergency he had power to use his judgment and act immediately. That he should report all frozen or damaged hydrants to the waterworks board for repair and they should report the matter back to him when the work was completed. The work ordered by the chief to be paid for by the council and the work done by the order of the board by the board. The work of which some complaint was made was the testing and thawing out of the tops of this of several hydrants. The chief reported that 10 hydrants were found frozen and all but three had the tops frozen. They were thawed and the others which were frozen in the valves were turned over to the waterworks board for repair. The matter of testing hydrants in other places was mentioned and Mr. Miller read the disapproval of testing in extreme weather, in Cleveland, by chief Wallace. The matter of protecting the hydrants from frost another year and avoid danger and delay in case of fire was the matter of some discussion.
The finance committee reported four notes due at the banks with no money on hand for payment. It was decided to pay the interest and renew the notes.
The street lighting committee reported nothing done with the lights But Mr. Mann of the L. S. E. had gone over the ground to see what was wanted. The two new lights were also mentioned. The matter of the light promised for the station when the village should have 30 lights was brought up and the matter was to be taken up with the proper officials. It seems that the People’s Light and Power Co. were to furnish one free, at the power station when the village should have 30 lights or more for which they were paying. This will be remembered by some of those who were at the discussions of the lighting question when electric lights were being agitated.
The sealer of weights and measures, although he had been given power to go ahead and prop procure the necessary equipment, reported that the outfit as recommended by the County sealer would cost $90. The Council expressed the wish that he make the purchase and that the cost would be made up to the taxpayer many times over. It was explained that the equipment had to go to the State Sealer for approval before it could be used.
Street Commissioner reported that the catch basins were in bad shape, that some had been tampered with. Covers and grates had been removed not replaced, sticks, rubbished etc., had been dumped into them. The Mayor said that if some of the offenders could be caught and punished, such work would soon cease. The Council asked that a notice we placed in the NEWS.
The mayor then spoke on the licensing of dance halls, street peddlers etc., the state makes no fee for the issuing of the same. If they did not see fit to make a charge the permits will be issued by the mayor without charge.
Mr. Foster was given his usual permit to run his popcorn and peanut wagon with the same charge and restrictions as last year. And the clerk instructed to notify other applicant that the Council did not think it advisable to have more than one such wagon on the street.
The marshal was present and the Mayor asked the Council in his behalf, and as they had no power to increase his salary, if a new uniform could be provided, as this was permissible. After some talk it was proposed to furnish him with a new uniform not to cost more than $16. $50 per month is not a very heavy salary for marshal, especially when very few fees are in sight.
After providing for the payment of bills, council adjourned.
Contract has been let for the erection of a building on the north side of Liberty Street, just east of the Leidheiser Bros. Fish Co., for the erection of a building 40 x 64 to be used as a garage. John Knott is to furnish the spiling for the foundation, an Elyria firm will furnish the frame, Chandler & Washburn have the contract for the steel work consisting of sheeting, and a roof. The building is to be finished as soon as possible probably by April 1st. The concern will be known as the Vermilion Garage and will be operated by the Dall brothers, L. A. And J. R. well known as owners of the Edna D.
The new concern will handle the well-known Overland Cars, and conduct a repair supply shop. We welcome this new building to our town. On another page will be found an advertisement. Any inquiries addressed to the new concern will receive prompt attention and young men will soon be in temporary quarters ready to talk Auto to anyone.
[NOTE: This building is currently owned by Moes Marine on Liberty Avenue. It’s just above their riverside repair shop east of the Vermilion Boat Club.
The Edna D. was a popular motor launch – perhaps the first in Vermilion. It was used to give tourists boat rides along the river and lake to Crystal Beach.
The Dall brother were encouraged to come to Vermilion by F.W. Wakefield. Later J.R. Dall would move to Elyria and open a Ford Dealership. His brother got into the manufacturing of parts for autos and was very successful.]
Mayor Wakefield and several members of the Council visited Sandusky Tuesday and attended the meeting of the County commissioners in regard to work on the street from Linwood to the county line also improvements west of town.
The road from the park east will be stoned or Macadamized but the use of lake gravel for top dressing instead of crushed limestone is looked upon with favor by both the Council and the commission. The E. River Rd. from Linwood Park to the L. S. E. Track will also be improved with County aid. The bridge over Edson Creek west of town will be widened and other improvements made.
In regard to the stopping of cars at E. Shore Rd., a rather stormy talk with Mr. F. W. Coen resulted in convincing him it was the proper thing to do. Also that the town should have the light promised so long ago. Several other matters were brought up partially and adjusted.
Estimates by island men are that fishermen at Put-in-Bay, Kelly’s island and other island points have received thus far for their winter catch of fish through the ice a total of nearly $12,000. This probably breaks all records. Not only has the fishing been good, but fancy prices have been paid for the catches. Many men have made big money in the last six weeks by simple hook and line fishing. – Star-Journal.
Andrew W McGregor was born in Brownhelm, O., April 3rd, 1847, departed this life Feb. 28th, 1912, aged 64 years, 10 months and 25 days.
This long and useful life was lived in this vicinity where he always enjoyed the utmost respect of the community. Mr. McGregor responded to the can call of his country for soldiers put down the rebellion, and in June 29th, 1862, enlisted in Co. F. of the 61st O. V. I. being discharged from this service July 3rd, 1865, after a long term of army life. He became a member of the local G. A. R. Post, November 22nd, 1893, and in this relation will be greatly missed in the constantly depleting ranks. On Mar. 1st, 1893, just nineteen years before the day of his funeral, he became a member of the Ely Lodge, F. & A. M., and for six years of this time was master of the Lodge.
Mr. McGregor also held membership in the local tent of the Maccabees.
Mr. McGregor was a great sufferer for several years, but was patient hopeful through it all. He was a companionable man, a warm friend, a good citizen. He leaves a widow, together with a host of friends to suffer their loss.
The funeral was held Friday afternoon, Mar. 1st, at the late residence on South Street, in charge of the Masonic order. Rev. Raymond C. Swisher D. D., had charge at the home and the Lodge at the grave. Interment was made at Maple Grove Cemetery.
BORN – to Mr. and Mrs. William Bachstine, a daughter, Sunday, Mch. 3.
Funeral services of Mrs. Fred Frederick Arndt were held on Tuesday from the Lutheran Church.
Constable G. B. Ormsby assisted Deputy Sheriff John Good taking three prisoners to the state penitentiary at Columbus, Friday.
Funeral services of Mrs. Hangen were held at the St. Joseph’s church Friday morning, interment was made in Calvary Cemetery.
The remains of Mrs. Standen, of Avon were brought to Amherst for burial Thursday and after a private funeral, remains were interred in the Cleveland St., Cemetery.
The funeral services of Mrs. C. Smith were held on Friday afternoon. Rev. Zigler officiated. Burial was made in a Cleveland St., Cemetery.
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Henrietta Krause were held on Wednesday afternoon. Reverence Schust, officiating and interment was made in Cleveland St., Cemetery.
Funeral services of the twenty months old son of Joseph Catelpo were held from the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Friday morning. Rev. Espen, officiating. The remains were interred in the Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
The Leimbach brothers have sold their valuable team of trotters.
Mr. Fred Zurcher is ill at this writing.
Mrs. Driver was sick Friday, consequently no school.
Lloyd Nichols attended the confetti dance at the Heights Friday night.
BORN - To Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Davidson, son, Monday, March 4.
BORN – to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Patton, a daughter, Thursday, Feb. 29.
Master Tedy [sic] Kent is rapidly improving after his accident.
Mr. Carl Nau has purchase a new piano of the Norwalk Piano Co.
Mr. Geo. Andrews died suddenly on Tuesday morning being ill for just a few days. His daughter, Mrs. Will Moss of Indiana, was present at the time of his death. Mrs. Edwin Hill of Berlin Heights, his youngest daughter called and him on Monday.
Now that the good roads question is coming up prominently all over the country, why not start the proposition for a stone crusher for the east end of the county. There are thousands of tons of “hard-heads” near Vermilion, especially on the “ridge” that are useless which if crushed make first-class roads and would not wear away as rapidly as the limestone.
BORN – to Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, March 6th, a daughter.
Sorosis meets Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Mary D. Childs.
Don’t forget the Victrola Concert at the M. E. Church, Saturday evening, March 9.
The “Ice report for the Lakes” will be posted in the post office on Wednesday of each week until the opening of navigation.
Bernice Smith who has been confined to her home with chickenpox is getting along nicely will be at school again in a few days.
Mrs. Margaret Parsons who is been quite ill for the past several days is again able to be around the house.
F. C. Morgan sister Miss Lucy Morgan call to Elyria last week to attend the funeral of a cousin, Chas. N. Morgan.
[NOTE: I was until under the impression that Lucy Morgan was Presdee Morgan’s sister. Finally, I understand that she was his aunt.]
Many friends of L. J. Martinek will be pleased to learn that he was successful at a recent examination and is now entitled to the title of Capt.
Little son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Heidloff underwent an operation for removal of androids and upon his tonsils at the St. Joseph’s Hospital, Lorain, Tuesday. He is getting along nicely.
F. C. Wilmore, our drayman, was quite severely injured Monday while loading boxes of fish for the Kishman Fish Co. He slipped and fell, one of the heavy boxes falling across them, rendering him unconscious for a short time. He was taken to his home is getting along nicely, although hardly able to move for several days. The accident serious, might have resulted fatally.
DIED – this morning, March, 7, ‘12, at his home south of town, Mr. William Frisby, aged about 76. Mr. Frisby was ill only two days because from a stroke of paralysis. The funeral will be held from the Axtel M. E. Church, Sunday at 10 o’clock.
It must be a relief to newspaper readers to turn from the columns of city daily overburdened with political slush to the little country weekly, even if there isn’t anything in it speak of.
No German names appear in the list of the first settlers excepting the name of a Mohawk German, Peter Cuddeback, who settled in Vermillion township in I810, about two miles west of the river. He died in 1833. In the spring of 1828 Martin Eldis (originally Iltis), settled in Portland township, Sandusky, and opened a bakery and provision store on Water street, at a place known in our days as “Turner Hall." Martin Eldis was born at Munster, St. Gregorienthal, Elsass, January 4, 1798, and emigrated to America in 1817, He was married in 1827 to Louise Guckenberger, at Cincinnati, O., and died on November 28. 1852, leaving to his wife and children an abundant share of earthly goods.
“We were not welcomed," said the old esteemed lady to the writer, "on our arrival sixty years ago, we were advised to better move on; if it had not have been for the steamboat trade," she continued, “we never could have made a living in the first year or two. By and by though, the inborn element became more friendly to us, and learned to respect our ways. For nearly four years we were the only German family in this hamlet, and in all probability in the county."
In the following lines a list of names of the German settlers is given, who located permanently in Erie county between 1830-40. In some instances it was extremely difficult to obtain accurate information. not only because of the vagueness of memory, but of the imperfection of records. Again, the lives of some of our most esteemed pioneers have been made a target by an illiterate and unscrupulous writer, and for said reasons they were reluctant, and withheld information that otherwise would have been of great value. As it is, we claim, that this list is as complete and reliable as circumstances will permit:
Portland township, (Sandusky), population: 1820, 300 souls; 1830, 594 souls; 1840, 1,500 souls.
The Booss family who settled here in I833 was possessed of great wealth in the old country. When Roesel, one of the family engaged to become married, some remarks were made about her diminutive stature. Her father simply said, “If Roesel will stand-on a half bushel of crown dollars she will not look so small." And he was perfectly able to redeem his pledge. This happened in the good old time. The Booss family, who emigrated to America years after, was still in possession of considerable means. Of nine children that left Bahlingen, in Baden, more than half a century ago, only two are living, Mrs. John Schmidt and Mrs. Aug. Hornung.
Fred George Booss was born November 9, 1812, and was married on Christmas eve, 1836, to Christine Rohrbacker, in Sandusky. He worked in Martin Eldis's bakery for years, and became the proprietor of the Portland House, one of the old landmarks of Sandusky. He died in 1860; his wife survived him many years; she died in 1386. Jacob, who had a butcher stand, died in 1876. His widow lives on East Market street. William was drowned…
REUTENIK GREENHOUSE: REUTENIK GREENHOUSE: This is an interesting pic of the Ruetenik greenhouse on the corner of Route #61 and Lake Road just outside of Huron.
For years it was abandoned and overgrown. Today a Dollar Store haunts the corner. Methinks dollar stores are taking over the world.
A good fellow who was having a trouble with a leg so he went to the doctor.
"You have a touch of gout," the doctor said. "I recommend that you give up smoking, drinking and sex for a while."
"What?" said the man. "Just so I can walk a little better?
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, "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 “Tripping: A Writer’s Journeys.” Signed copies of her new book can be purchased for $15.00 at the Southside Sentinel office or by mail by writing Rappahannock Press, Box 546, Urbanna, VA and adding $6.00 to cover mailing costs and tax. Contact:glongest@ssentinel.com.
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