Old News Is Good News

Editors Note: I begin putting this together on December 18, 2001. I don't know when or if I'll complete this thing. I'm going to start with a chronicle of Vermilion History that begins in 1901. I take all this information from a transcription my brother, Albert Caselton Tarrant has done from the original newspapers during the summer of 2001. I do some editing with critical comments to make things a bit clearer than they might have been, correct some obvious mistakes, and comment on the articles themselves. I'll fly the first few pages in several days. This is a very time-consuming task. I call it an act of love; for my home: Vermilion, Ohio. The Vermilion News, June 6, 1901
Class of 1901,V.H.S.
Friday evening, May 31, 1901, at the Opera House, the class came before the public and went through the last program that as a class, will ever be presented.

The stage was beautifully decorated, the front being covered with ferns which were banked at the ends forming a framework of living green which contrasted prettily with white dresses of the young ladies. The stage was hung with streamers of the class colors (yellow and white). Above the curtain was motto (Finish What You Undertake).

After the opening overture (by The Mozart Symphony Entertainers of Cleveland) Mr. Frank C. Geigenheimer came forward and delivered the welcome oration, "The Grandest Thing in the World".

Then followed the orations the principal themes of which were: "Immortality of True Patriotism", by Miss Anna C. Neiding, "Unimportance of Rank", by Mr. Frank B. Parsons, "Finish What You Undertake", by Miss Cora E. Schade, and "An Ideal Queenly Woman Victoria", by Miss Annetta P. Wahl. (ed. note: I took some liberties here to give some continuity to the original paragraph.)

Mr. R. Floyd Quigley and Miss Louise B. Thompson (class historian) appeared and together gave the class prophecy and history. (ed. note: here again I edited the original to make it less awkward.)

Miss Bertha Walper then presented "Education, Practical vs. Theoretical". (edited again.)

Class Valedictory (ed. Valedictorian) Miss Eva M. Krapp gave "The Sovereignty of Ideas" closing with "Assuring you all that you will never be forgotten, We, the Class of 1901, bid you farewell."

Mr. George Fischer, president of the Board of Education, then presented the diploma. At the close the following scholarships were awarded: Miss Eva Krapp, Ohio Wesleyan; Mr. Frank Geigenheimer, Baldwin; Miss Bertha Waler, Heidleberg,

Class Roll: Frank B. Parsons, Frank C. Gegenheimer, Anna C. Neiding, Bertha E. Walper, Cora E. Schade, Annetta P. Wahl, Louise B. Thompson, Eva M. Krapp, Edith E. Leidheiser, R. Floyd Quigley

The receipts of the evening were $61.20.

Advertisement:When in need of insurance of any kind, Life or Fire, Call me. H.R. Williams

Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Englebry are the owners of a brand new boy, arrived last Thursday.

The Market Report

Winter Wheat--------------------------------------$4.50

Married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. & Mrs. John Vedder, Wednesday, June 5,1901 at half past nine o'clock, Mr. Albert Krapp & Miss Anna Vedder.

Notice

I have purchased C.C. Baumhardt's Meat Market on Division Street, and respectfully solicit a share of your patronage. ~J.L. Sherod

Attorney G.E. Liber is now located in the Pelton McGraw block and would be pleased to have his friends call on him.

Capt. Moody has been spending the past few nights at home, his boat being in Lorain.

Miss Bell Thompson was at Rugby Tuesday.

Mr. Mitchell of Mineral City, spent Sunday with Miss Burkhart.(Ed. Note: It wasn't like it sounds.)

Prof. Chas. Davis of Florence attended the commencement exercises Friday night.

Mr. Klaar and family drove to Amherst Sunday.

Advertisement

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

for sale by A.D. Baumhardt

The laying of a number of new stone walks in town has been quite an improvement.

Wanted

Chickens at the Krapp Market

Highest market prices always paid for poultry

G.E. Whitmore

A boat came ashore on Linwood Park beach last week. The boat was painted red. Information can probably be furnished on inquiry at the grove.

Dr. Quigley and son, Floyd, went to Ashtabula Tuesday to witness the boat race. The Erie won by a boat length. The race was between the steamer Erie and the steamer Tashmoo.

Yesterday morning the fish tug, "A.W. Beach", while lifting nets off Glen Beach at Lorain, discovered the body of a woman in one of them. The body was removed to Fey's morgue to await indication. (ed. note: watch this fact in future publications.)

Mush and Milk Supper

Miss Hattie Whitmore's class of boys of the M.E. Sunday School served mush and milk, buns, berries, cake, and coffee at the church parlor Saturday night. Despite the inclement weather the receipts were over $2.00.

Mr. Myers, who has opened up a milk station in the front room of the church parlor, kindly donated the mush and milk.

School Picnic

Last Friday the Vermilion Township Schools held their second annual picnic at Linwood Park.

The Cara, a small steam yacht hailing from Pittsburgh was in port Monday evening. A talk with one of the crew elicited the information that the craft was on their way from Brooklyn, N.Y. to Georgian Bay where the owner is engaged in some enterprise.

Ogontz

Mr. J.S. King is having a porch built on the south of his house. (ed. note: I hope Mr. King enjoyed his porch.)

Leona Strickler, Inez Brundage and Will Stephens took the boxwell examination at Sandusky last Saturday. (ed. note: this sounds rather ominous.)

Mr. & Mrs. E. Cook, Vermilion, visited Halo Hill's last Saturday.

Council Notes

It was determined that the survey of the 60 feet of road leading from the bridge to the corporation line to be finished and a plate of the same to be furnished. (ed. note: that's fairly cryptic to me)

Then followed the feasibility of graveling South Street. But as there were some doubts as to which thoroughfare needed it the most it was left for committee.

They then approved the purchase of a hose wagon for $400.00.

Following Bills were paid.

Lake House

First Class Accommodation

The Traveling Public

Rates: One Dollar per Day

Pabst bottled Milwaukee and Crystal Rock Beer

for the family use.

J.W. Krapp, Prop.

The Vermilion News

June 13, 1901

Memorial

In the death of the late Perry Burgee Durand our community has lost one of its most respected and most promising young men, and his loss will be keely felt as he was known in Florence and Berlin Heights. He was for years a student in the high school under Job Fish and showed remarkable mental ability. At 15 years of age he sailed as second mate and second engineer on the Alex Holley, one of the largest freight boats on the great lakes and on one occasion, the engineer being absent, he brought the boat from Erie, Pa. to Lorain, Ohio without any accident, which was considered remarkable. He was the youngest engineer on the great lakes and he discharged his his duties with such skill and promptness that he was referred to by the officers as "the boy of the Bessemer Line". He never cost the company a dollar through neglect or mismanagement, and this year he was appointed first engineer of the George Corless. By courtesy to his superiors and his strict attention to business he won the admiration and respect of all his fellow workmen.

In the discharge of his duties he bore responsibility that only should be borne by older men. Although the youngest engineer of the great lakes, his ability was unquestioned and he held positions that many older men were not capable of filling. He was always open and frank and above fraud and deceit in every form. He was honest an d trustworthy and thought everything of his word and honor. He had a tender heart and no friend ever asked his assistance in vain.

He never complained and was always a source of inspiration to all his associates. He was a dutiful son and a loving brother and his loss will be mourned by all as he held a warm spot in the hearts of all who had the honor of his acquaintance.

Lorain, Ohio

Mrs. John Bridge, wife of the late Captain Bridge, of the ill-fated Foster, is almost positive that the body of the woman in the fish nets off Lorain is that of the cook of the Foster, Mrs. Mae Morse. The coat has been identified as belonging to Harry Spain, of Toledo, and there is some possibility of the body being that of the cook of the Maumee Valley.

Sam Hum's house near Florence was struck by lighting during the severe storm today. The building is quite badly damaged.

The annual sessions of Erie Classes of Reformed Church of the United States were held in the Reformed (Church) of Vermilion from Thursday to Saturday of last week.

Go to Schwensen for fine bread,

cakes,

cookies, etc

Misses Mable and Ethel Brooks returned from Berlin Heights Sat.

The framework of E.W. Kishman's new house on Liberty Street has been put up this weekend work is being pushed rapidly.

The yacht, Beaia, was in port Sunday with a party. They had a picnic dinner on the beach and seemed to have an enjoyable time.

The Lake Shore R.R. co. has placed guard gates at the Decatur Street crossing this week. This is a good thing to be commended.

The several car loads of immense stone were received here this week for the S.I. Electric. They are to be used in the bridge at Sugar Creek.

C.R. Meres,of this place, has invented an improved combination radiator,for both steam and hot water. Application has been made for a patent on the same. Hot water heating is coming more and more into use and hope this new invention will prove a great success and that Mr. Meres may profit by it.

A resident of Vermilion has what may prove to be a curiosity to many people. This curiosity is in the form of 250 silk worms which have been carefully reared and are now industriously engaged in spinning silk. Those who are interested to know what that product looks like before silk of man transforms it into beautiful texture for the ladies, may see the little workmen at the home of Mrs. C.R. Meres on Exchange Street. (ed. note: now folks that's a real interesting story. Vermilion silk)

Mrs. A.H. Leimbach and little daughter are visiting in Elyria and Cleveland.

Several young people from here attended the Brownhelm High School Commencement Friday.

A large number went from this place to Amherst Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Hattie Tilden, who died at the home of her neice, Mrs. George Hoffmer, Sunday, June 9th after a lingering illness of about four months. Mrs. Tilden has lived here the past thirty-four years, until her late sickness, where she has made a host of friends. She was a kind neighbor and generous to all who needed help. Her death will be mourned by many.

The Board of Education held a meeting Monday evening. No business of importance was transacted. (ed. note: ain't that the way we'd like to hear it all the time)

County Commissioner Peck was in town Wednesday.

Leave your Order

for sunbonnets and aprons at the

M.E. Parsonage

"A Warning"

H. Schmoll informs us that he has received instructions to enforce the law regarding fast driving across the bridge at this place.

The season at Linwood Park opens June 19

E. Miller, who formerly ran a photograph gallery next to the laundry on Grand Street, moved his stock Monday.

The stone has arrived for the foundation of Postmaster Kane's new residence and workmen are preparing it for use.

Quite a number of Vermilion People took in the circus Tuesday. Of course it rained. It always does Show Day.

The Pelton House, corner of Decatur and Liberty Streets, is being greatly improved. Carpenters are busily engaged in building a porch across the front and part of the west side.

The opening dance of the season at Shattuck's Lake Park (ed. note: later Crystal Beach Park, and later Crystal Shore Apartments) pavilion Thursday evening, June 20th. Music by Roth's celebrated Cleveland orchestra.

The Evergreen is the name of the new milk station and fruit stand on Liberty Street.

Now is the time

to buy all trimmed hats

at reduced prices.

~Jennie Harris

Mayor's Court

Last Thursday S.T. Shelton was arrested by Marshall Stevens on a charge of cruelty to animals. It was claimed by the prosecution that Shelton has been in the habit of coming to town early in the morning and allowing his horse to stand until late at night without food or water.

Upon hearing the evidence Mayor Williams bound Shelton over to the Probate Court under $50.00 bond. Attorney Liber appeared for the state and Mr. Horton for the defendant.

(Ed. Note: Here's some good news)

A surgical operation is not necessary to cure piles,

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve saves all expense

and never fails.

BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS

Nuhn & Trinter

The Buckeye Company's fish tugs,Wyland, Effie B., William H. Telephone, Jas. Buns, and Alert, arrived in port Wednesday afternoon. They will fish from this port. It seems that the fishing has been very fair this week.

H.R. Williams spent Monday in Florence.

(Ed. Note: This is Great News)

Big Underwear Sale this week

at Biggs & Everard's in

of Elyria

(Appropriate name for underwear salesmen)

The war revenue changes will go into effect July 1, 1901.

H.R. Williams was in Birmingham Wednesday on business. (The guy got around)

Monday the S. & I. RY. Co. commenced suit to condemn property owned by Jacob Krapp and John Riber of Vermilion Township, and also condemn a right of way through property upon P.C. Conklin's farm in Berlin Township. The company is very anxious to construct its road across the property.

We Must Get There!

to be in time for the Bargains and

Extra Offers made by

Vermilion Flouring Mill

Clean Goods, Well Ground,

Choicest Seeds

D. & A.T. Chirstmann

Ogontz

The Misses Brooks of vermilion are stopping for a time with Wm. Marsh's family.

Mr. Clarence Graham of Norwalk called in this place Wednesday.

The Vermilion News

June 20, 1901

Terrible Fall

Friday afternoon the little five year old child of Mr. & Mrs. L.M. Driver who reside over Simon's Grocer Store on Grand Street (this is now Bailey's Hardware),met with a serious accident which may yet prove fatal. The little girl was playing on the rear balcony, and seeing some little friends,she stepped on a box and leaning over the railing, waved her hand to them. In doing so lost her balance and fell to the ground, a distance of some 15 feet. It is supposed she struck on her head and shoulders. At the time, whith the exception of being badly shaken up, she did not seem to be injured to extent. She played about as usual Saturday, and no great hurt (edited text) was felt until night whe she seemed to be in a dying condition. Dr. Englebry was called and did all that was possible for the little one. Since then she has been precarious condition, but at this writing, although not out of danger,is considerably better.

The sympathy of (ed.) our entire community is with Mr.& Mrs. Driver.

Mrs. George Leibacher, (ed. omission of Slate Cut) while driving in Sandusky with her two sones and two year old daughter was run into by two young men with a horse and buggy. As a result Mrs. Liebacher and the boys were injured and the little girl killed. It is claimed that both men weredrunk.One is under arrest, and the other is being closely watched.

It is currently reported the main line of the Lake Shore Electric railway from Cleveland to Toledo will pass through Sandusky if the Huron Bridge matter can be adjusted. The company has made the commissioners a new offer, but for some reason no action has been taken. This line will run through with a branch to Norwalk from Ceylon. As we understand it the railroad company has done all in its power to obtain the desired crossing. What the commissioners want is not known unless it is defeat at the polls at the next election. (ed. now that's subjective reporting at its best)

Notice

The Trustees of Vermilion Township, Erie Co. will offer for sale to the highest bidder, the fence in front of the Township Hall. Sale to take place Saturday, June 22, at 2 p.m

George Krapp, Trustee

Last Sunday our churches observed Children's Day. They were so largely attended that it was a difficult matter to seat all. (ed. 100 years later it continues to be a great truth)

Master Ralph Harris, the operator, (ed. i assume of telephones) has gone on a trip with his brother, Mr. Leroy Hasbrook.

We manufacture our own balogna

and head-cheese

and sausage.

You always get the best at

Whitmore's

(Krapps old stand.)

Real Estate Transfers

Chas. H. Nuhn to Frederick Driscoll, lot No. 182, blockNo. 5. N.E. con. Divisions and Ohio Sts. Vermilion, $1800.

B.N. Goodsell to F.C. Barnes, 13 acres intol No. 10,sec.3,Vermilion Township, $750.

C. Roscoe of Milan spent Sunday here, the guest of his son P. Roscoe. (ed. C is Caselton, and P is Pearl Roscoe, Great-grandfather and Grandfather of the present Tarrant family)

Frank and Clifford Parsons have returned from Buffalo.

The season opening at Linwood Park, (ed.) is Wednesday. For some time past workmen have been engaged in fixing up the grounds, and the summer visitors have (ed.) begun to put in appearance.

The hotel has been much (ed.) improved, the kitchen has been enlarged making much more comfortable quarters for the cooks.

The Euclid Beach Park boat, Superior, was badly damaged in a collision with the steamer State of Ohio the other day.

Painters are at work on the Pelton-McGraw block.

The Axtel Cheese Factory is shipping large quantitides of cheese at present.

The sprinkling wagon has again been brought into use. (ed. here, i assume, that this refers to be sprinkling water on the dirt streets to keep the dust down)

The dance at Shaddick's tonight has been postponed til next Tuesday evening.

Shaddick's Park people are making arrangements for a grand celebration for the 4th. (ed. Shaddick's was old Crystal Beach Park. i believe i have a photograph of the above mentioned celebration)

The Misses Brooks and their gentlemen friends of Brownhelm drove to Ogontz Sunday. (ed. if you've read all this thus far you must think that the Brooks girls were hot)

Mr. Brumdage and Miss Gibson of West Vermilion were in town Tuesday.

Chas. Harris went to Cleveland yesterday. He will sail on the J.C. Gilchrist.

W.B. Todd of Norwalk was in town Friday looking piano and organ business.

A Cleveland Italian society (ed.) had a picnic at Shadduck's Sunday.

The tugs Goodell, Osceola and Charm have joined the fleet in this harbor.

The Jessie Maggie was in port loading sand the first of the week.

A. Cook has our thanks for a basket of the finest strawberries wehave seen this eason. It took only about thirty to make a quart. In flavor they cannot be excelled. He called them the Glen Mar.

Mrs Durand and daughters of Florence are visiting Mrs. Wilber on State Street.

Mrs. George Miller of Sandusky, is the guiest of Mrs. Henry Miller this week.

Died

Monday, June 17, 1901. Mrs. H.L. Minium, age 44 years old 6 months 14 days. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 19, at 2 p.m. in the M.E. Church conducted by Rev. A.G. Rupert.

Miss Minium of Pennsylvania attended the furneral of her aunt.

There will be no preaching service at the Reformed Chruch Sunday on account of the absence of the pastor.

Rev. A.C. Pretzer will leave tomorrow for a short vacation. While absent he will spend a few days at the Pam-American.

Next Sunday Old Folk's Day will be observed at the M.E. Church. The morning services will be for the old people. Every elderly man and woman is cordially invited to come. Sunday School scholars are also requested to be present. Subject as announced on the program "From Youth to Old Age". (ed. and don't i know about that)

Rev. W.F. Horst of St. Mary's Church has been called to Luxemburg, Germany by the serious illness of his mother. He left for that place Tuesday morning.

Lost or Strayed

Bay pony, white face. Strayed from owner's place 1 1/2 miles west of Vermilion. Finder wil cofer a favor by noticing.

John Alheit

Axtel

Henry Knettle and family spent Sunday with his broth at Whiskyville.

Mr. Burt Todd and Miss Kinnie Greenoe were in Brownhelm Sunday.

Axtel is improving. The New York Racket Store has rented a piece of land of Chas. Leimbright.

Ashmont

Mr. A.I. Miller and family are entertaining company from Amherst.

Mrs. Charles Thompson, Mrs. George Sweet and son Arthur were in Vermilion one day last week.

Ogontz

Strawberry picking is in its prime in this vicinity. The berries are much nicer than was expected at one time.

Miss Esna Faust of Beflin Hts. was in this place on Tuesday looking up scholars in music.

Mr. Holtzman of Cleveland and Mr. Schmoll of this place were at Berlin Heights Tuesday to purchase stone for a sidewalk to build from the river bridge to Linwood. (ed. a wonderful footnote to the history of our town)

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