Vermilion Views

About the list of “missing classemates” that has been published in “VV” for the last few weeks: I’m not looking for them The folks responsible for the class reunion are. The list is there to make them or their friends aware of the fact that someone is searching for them. Bruce Eldridge is one of those searching. So - it is, in effect, like a “Wanted” poster in the post-office; if you see one of these folks - turn them in (to Bruce).

I heard from a number of people with their personal stories about Vermilion educator Edith Kropf. I also heard, just this morning from the husband of her niece. Ms. Kropf was the 5th of 7 children, not the 4th of 6. That is, perhaps, a minor detail. But it is important.

And for those who’ve asked: The “Now and Then” in Vermilion book is still on the table. It’s just been buried ‘neath an avalanche of other issues that have come along. Among them is time. It’s not that the things I do are terribly difficult. It’s just that they’re numerous and diverse - from physical to metaphysical. I’d panic., but I’m too distracted to be panicky.

NEVER WORSHIP WITHOUT SONG - I THINK IT'S A LAW: The book says: "The Junior Choir composed of boys and girls from 8 to 14 years, assists with choral responses and occasionally anthems in the church worship services. Although they have only been practicing regularly since 1952 they have done remarkably well under the direction of Mrs. Krapp and are a welcome addition to the musical portions of the services."

The youngsters pictured are:

Bottom Row L-R:L. Leidheiser, J. Kropf, L. Fischer, D.Neiding, K. Hollosy, B. Heyman, Mrs. F. Krapp

Top Row L-R:C. Wellner, P. Jackson, M. Hollosy, R. Dickerhoff, W. Hlavin, J. Neiding, E. Mason, D. Dickerhoff

I'd be willing to bet that many of the folks pictured have forgotten about the day this pic was taken. Many of them are still around Vermilion. Some may even still be singing. I think it's a law.

" The local raceway was located behind Vermilion’s newly formed Veterans of Foreign Wars..."

THE “DIRTYARD” IN VERMILION O.: Many folks affectionately call the Indianapolis Speedway “The Brickyard”. And the oval at Las Vegas is fondly known by some as “The Bullring”. So - does anyone remember what they called the race track in Vermilion, O.? Or perhaps it would be more appropriate to inquire if anyone remembers it at all.

My memories of it are “marginal”. (After all it was 50 years ago.) And were it not for this photograph I probably would have forgotten it altogether. In any case, go-cart racing was, for a time, a very popular recreation in the area. But like hoola-hoops, flat top hair cuts, watching for flying saucers (that nobody ever really saw), and car hops, the trend (i.e. that of racing go-carts around and around an oval track) came - and then it went.

Fortunately late Vermilionite Albert Lingelbach had foresight enough to understand the transitory nature of such things, and consequently captured some of those moments on film.

The local raceway was located behind Vermilion’s newly formed Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.) Holland-Bond Post 7576 on Poorman Road southwest of town. Although the first V.F.W. was founded in Columbus, Ohio in 1899, and became a government-charted non-profit veterans organization by an act of the U.S. Congress in 1936, Vermilion’s post was not organized until the War in Korea began winding down during the early to mid 1950’s.

In post-war America domestically manufactured automobiles (and please excuse the puns) were “fast becoming the driving force” of the economy. It was a time when a loaf of bread cost $.18. Postage stamps were $.03. And the average price of gasoline was $.23 a gallon. You could buy a brand new Ford for $1606 or, if you had a few extra shekels in the bank, you could get a two-tone Crown Victoria for $2944. Times “was” good.

Thus, it was in this environment that persons interested in autos and racing, who could not otherwise afford either the time or the expense of required to build, maintain, and race stock cars, found a niche in the sport of go-cart racing.

Races were a regular event and, as is obvious in the accompanying photo, well attended. The winners in various classes were posted in the local newspaper each week. And though, as previously mentioned, I only have some marginal recollections of these races, I believe some of the winners received trophies.

I do remember that my brother-in-law, Dave Wilkes, took part in these contests. At the time Dave worked as a mechanic at Glen Fulper’s Garage and Sohio Station in the middle of what was then a very busy town. He was an expert mechanic - having worked on cars probably since he was old enough to pick up a wrench. For my part, I was forever but a spectator at these events.

The only time I ever came close to being a participant was on a summer day when Dave and my sister Ginny hired me to mow their lawn. They had purchased a home on Devon Drive and Dave, among other things, worked on his go-cart in their garage. Looking around the garage for some gas to put in the mower I picked up a can of what I thought was fuel for the mower and filled the tank.

Though I don’t recall ever getting the mower started. (And believe me I would have remembered.) Very likely it did not start. For had I succeeded the mower would have probably taken off like a jet fighter. Because I had filled the tank with a special alcohol mixture Dave had readied for his racer. In any case, I didn't’ have to worry about it. And for some reason I was never asked to mow their lawn again.

But the races continued for some years thereafter at the dirt track behind the V.F.W.. To my knowledge, the track was never given an affectionate nickname like those at Indianapolis and Las Vegas. And then it just faded and disappeared into the yesteryear along with hoola-hoops, flat top hair cuts, watching for flying saucers (that nobody ever really saw), and car hops.
_{_{Ref: Special Thanks To: Dana Buell Wheeler for the Albert Lingelbach photograph; Published in the Vermilion Photojournal 12/10/09; Written 12/06/09 @ 11:01 AM.}}

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...

July 2, 1903. - Volume 7 - Number 5

Stars Win.

Nuhn and Trinter’s Stars won the first scheduled game they have played by defeating the Lorain Jr. team by a score of 20 to 10.

The features of the game was [sic] the pitching of Hoffner and the batting and fielding of the home team (Stars). But above these features was a lighting [sic] triple play made by Tischer, conklink and Friday of the Stars. Double plays were numerous as were two base hits...

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Grand Celebration.

The Fourth will be celebrated at Linwood Park. A fine Band, Ball Game and other entertainment will be provided. The whole will end with a fine display of fire-works in the evening.

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Sudden Death.

A.A. Edson, who for the past three years has been in very poor health, died at his home Friday night at 11:30.

Mr. Edson has been engaged in business in Vermilion for many years; spending some time in the hotel businesss not only here but in Hudson, and Norwalk. After his return he engaged in the fish busines.

He was post-master dring Cleveland’s administration and was a charter member of the K.O.T. M.

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Obituary.

Alfred A. Edson was born December 19th 1840 and died Friday night June 28th at 11:30 o’clock age sixty-two years, six months, and nineteen days. He was the third son of Chandler and Ann Edson. He was married to Helen Simmons thirty-two years ago. He is survived by his wife, one brohter, and one sister.

Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock concudcted by Rev. J.A. Kaley. the K.O.T.M. attended in a body.

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Chas. Horton is spending a few days in town.

L. Ennis and family have returned to town.

Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Decker has [sic] returned from Old Fort.

Capts. Hasenflue and Gegenheimer made a short visit at home this week.

Don’t forget the grand celebration at Shadduk’s Lake Park July 4th. Come and have a good time.

Ice Cream Soda; Cigars, Candy and Peanuts also News Stand at Foster’s Boat House at the bridge.

Chas. Baumhardt and family of Cleveland are domiciled in their resid3nce on Huron St. for the summer.

Miss Ingram of the Lake Shore Road fell from a tree, while picking cherries Wednesday and a badly bruised arm is the result.

Miss Jennie F. Harris has just received a fine line of summer hats, including sailors. Don’t fail to call and see them.

At a meeting of the directors of the Erie Co. Banking Company held last Thursday the regular simi-annual dividend of 3 1/2 per cent was declaired. It is payable on July 1st. L. Body of Cleveland was present.

A meeting of the Directors of Vermilion Telephone Co., was held Thursday afternoon, it being the close of the first half year’s business. Regular semi-annual dividend of 2 1/2 per cent on preferred and1/2 per cent on common stock was declared. Stockholders will receive dividend for the first half year at the rate fo 6 per cent of their investment. A nice surplus will be left after payment of dividends. It is sledom that a company can pay dividends on the first six months of business.

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AXTEL.

Miss Mildred Driver of Berlin spend a few days with Kinnie Greenoe.

The commencement exercises last Friday were very well attended and were a decided success.

One of our popular young ladies has added to her general attractiveness by placing a fine new hammock in her lawn. Everybody welcome.

A small party of Kinnie Greenoe’s friends were very pleaswantly entertained at her home Saturday evening at a small party given in honor of her friend Mildred Driver.

One of our young men committed quite a serious offense against the people of this neighborhood as well as those of Birmingham. It was very evident that neither he nor the fair mail carrier had any idea of the enormity of the crime of holding up the mail, but our gently advice to them would be to study up the law covering such questions and not depend upon the leniency of the citizens in dealing with them in the future.

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RUGBY.

The Tecumseh Mineral Springs co. of this place made their first shipment of water to Cleveland last week.

Quite a number of people in this place expect to spend the 4th in Lorain.

Mrs. J.H. Stevenson is improving in health after about a month’s sickness.

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HURON.

Rev. R.J. Freeborn and sister Mollie are spending their vacation in Canada and will attend the wedding of their sister at which Rev. Freeborn will officiate.

Parties from Columbus are negotiating for the John Williams farm west of town.

Capt. and Mrs. A.H. Pearl returned from their visit with Detroit friends Friday.

Wm. Bartlett, an old resident of this place has been taken to the county infirmary.

Zilkon, the pretended healer who has tried his arts on several Sanduskians and fleeced them out of several hundred dollars paid Huron a visit also.

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BARTER RIDGE.

There has been quite a change in the temperature of the weather.

Mrs. E.B. Welch and son Earl, Mrs. O. Sutton, Mrs. Geo. Risdon and Mrs. A.G. Risdon were in Lorain one day last week.

A few of the people from this Ridge attended the Patterson Commencement which was held at Axtel last Friday evening.

The fall of cotton which was reported to have reached ony as far as Huron, has been traced about ten miles south east of Huron,Mrs. Julia risdon has some of it her possession [sic].

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It has recentlhy been discovered in Vermiion tha Formaldehyde is not palatable although as an external remedy for disease germs it can not be excelled.

Mrs. W.H. Brooks, O. Shaffer, Henry Ries, and Mr. and Mrs. J Brooks and son have been released from quarantine. Others will soon be released.

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy S, Davis is quite sick.

Mrs. F.V. Pelton left today for Denver, Col., where she expects to spend several weeks with her brother, and attend the International C.E. Convention. She was accompanied by her daughter.

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The Vermilion Telephone Co., now have in over 160 phones. the Brownhelm line has added the following:

Brownhelm

A.J. Cooper & Co.
L.B. Gibson
C.F. Dixon
C.G. Leimbach
W.V. Luttz

Brownhelm Center

Adam Claus
Milo Moulton
Shattuc [sic] & Curtis
T.W. Wilson

Shore Road

Ben Claus
Henry B. Claus

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J.C. Black was struck by a Lake Shore Electric car yesterday morning and somewhat shaken and bruised. Dr. Quigley attended him.

Mrs. Geo. Urich and family of LIma will spend the Fourth with the former’s brother, Rev. Wm. G. Klein.

A marriage license was issued yesertday [sic] to August Shuster of Vermilion and Miss Emma Axt of Birmingham.

Christopher Fox the wealthy Castalia farmer who was caught stealing wheat from a neighbor was taken to the workhouse at Toledo Wednesday.

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A New School Sytem.

At a meeting of the State Teachers Association now being held at Put-In-Bay, a skeleton plan for a new school system will be drafted to be presented to the legislature at the next session. Much interest is manifested in this work.

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Mrs. Walter Goodell and Miss Lottie Goodell of Loran were here Monday.

Born - Tuesday June 30th to Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Whitmore, of Cleveland, a daugther.

Summer is here at last - The News theromometer [sic] registered 113 in the sun at 3:40 Tuesday.

The establishment of rural delivery routes which was suspended pending the investigation will again be taken up.

There will be services at St. Mary’s Church next Sunday July 5th at 8 o’clock. - N.A.Horster, Pastor.

The first meeting of the Automobile club will be held in Elyria on the afternoon of July Fourth. The Cleveland Club will be present and number of races are expected.

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The Deveny Injured.

The fish tug Deveny was crippled Saturday when starting for home from the fishing grounds by the breaking of a crank pin.

After much whistling and signaling the Stricker came to the rescue and brought the boat in. It will be several days before the damage is repaired.

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A Good Law.

A recent law enacted by the Minnesota legislature requires that all gasoline cans shall be painted red.

In veiw [sic] of the many mistakes made this wouldn’t be a bad law for Ohio. With gasoline cans painted all one color the fact that the can is for that alone will prevent many accidents.

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BODY FOUND.

The body of an unknown man was found this afternoon by the crew of the fish tug Mary and Norman, Capt. Driscoll. The body was badly decomposed.

Description: Height, 5 ft. 7 in. black and white striped shirt; fine check (black and white) pants; good pair No. 7 shoes, celluloid lay down collar. The body had probably been in the water about three months.

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A NEW DRUG STORE

Chas. Harris is nearly ready to open his new drug store. Mr. Harris is a Vermilion boy and has been employed in the drug business for some time; having spend the past several months in Cleveland. He is occupying the Harris building on Liberty street.

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SMALL-POX

People who wish to spend the summer in Vermilion and at Linwood Park need no longer hesitate on account of small-pox. Of course we cannot say we are free from the disease untill al those who have had the scourge have been released but there is not danger of anyone catching the disease. Church services were held Sunday as usual with fairly good attendance.

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School was opened for a short time Monday for the pupils to get their books and grade cards.

O.F. Hatch informs us that he and Mrs. Hatch enjoyed peaches and cream Wednesday for dinner. The peaches came from a tree on Mr. Hatche’s premises and are three days earlier than last year.

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Hmmmmmm....

"Harry Lechner is the fellow on the left; and Harold Ludlow is the man on the right."

HARRY AND HAROLD - TWO MEN OF MERIT: In 1955 Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower 1890–1969) was the 34th U.S. President; Richard Milhous “Dick” Nixon1913–1994) was the Vice; and Vermilionite A.D. “Dave” Baumhart Jr. (1908–2001) was the U.S. Congressional Representative for Ohio’s 13th District (1955-1961). Thus, it should not be much of a surprise to learn that the flag about to be raised in Vermilion’s Exchange / Rubberneck Park in the concomitant photo was one that had recently flown atop the White House in our nation’s capitol. It was a gift from Congressman Baumhart to his hometown. But as great as all that was fifty-five years ago the real historic merit of this photo has very little to do with national personalities. Those are things we know or can easily find in any library. No - what’s significant in this photograph are the gentlemen raising the flag.

Harry Lechner is the fellow on the left; and Harold Ludlow is the man on the right. Lechner, at the time these shadows were frozen in time, was a Vermilion Police Department Patrolman. Ludlow was a member of the Vermilion Village Council. Ludlow’s son Paul, a well known Vermilion photographer, took the photo. It was taken near noon on Saturday December 3, 1955.

Harold S. Ludlow was born in Cleveland in 1887. While working as a streetcar conductor in Lorain he met and married (1908) a Vermilion girl named Bessie Allen. Early in their marriage the couple lived on E. 8th Street in Lorain. Some time later he took a job as an electrician with the Ohio Bell Telephone Company and they made their home in Cleveland living on Grandview Avenue in Cleveland Heights for eleven of the 42 years they spent in that area. Their son Paul was born during this time. In 1947 the family moved back to Vermilion and Mr. Ludlow retired from the phone company.

As a youngster he was fascinated by old steam railroad engines he spent a good deal of his spare time watching, recording, and photographing them. His hobby attracted a good deal of national attention. He served on the board of directors of the Rail Photo Service of Boston. Persons who have similar interests have undoubtedly seen or heard some of his recordings, or at least seen some of his photos of the engines that he took. But setting all that aside he was also interested in local government. As was previously indicated he was a member of the Vermilion Village Council.

Like Ludlow Harry Lechner was born in Cleveland - but in 1928. After graduating from Cleveland’s West Tech High School he spent eleven years as a seaman on the Great Lakes. Also like Ludlow he came to live in Vermilion in 1947. His father, Ralph, and his mother, Elna, owned and operated the Launderette Self-Serve laundry in town. It was located at the current site of the French Restaurant on Main Street.

Taking a position with the Vermilion Police Department as a Patrolman by 1958 he had been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. And when then Chief Frank Todi died at his desk in April of 1958 he was appointed acting Chief. In October the position was made permanent. He was, as some might say, “at the top of his game”. He was 30 years old, and a darn good law enforcement officer. Nine years later he surprised more than a few citizens when he resigned to pursue a totally different line of work.

Harold S. Ludlow passed away on the 21st day of September 1959. He and his wife Bessie had been married more than one half a century. Part of his legacy still exists in books and movies that document the history of the steam railroads in America. Harry R. Lechner departed on his train to eternity on the 25 of September 1987. He was only 59, but his life had been, in many respects, as full as Ludlow’s. So precisely who was President; Vice; and Congressman in the yesteryear they raised the flag over the town on a cold December day may have very well been important then - but it is no longer.

_{_{Ref: U.S. Census: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930; Chronicle Telegram (Elyria, Ohio): 1954-58-62-67; Special Thanks: Larry Jeffery: Published in the Vermilion Photojournal 04/22/10; Written 04/18/10 @ 1:00 PM.}}

JOHNNY BODYLSKI
Santa Ana, California
Age 10

The Rain Watchdog

Johnny invented the Rain Watchdog at the age of eight. One day his mother noticed that someone had left the water sprinkler on while it was raining. Johnny solved this problem with his invention which automatically turns off a water sprinkler when it begins raining and turns it on when the water evaporates.

In 1995, Johnny’s invention won The Great Ideas Competition sponsored by Popular Science Magazine and Inventors Workshop International.

_{THE H.B. KISHMAN>}

QUESTIONS: Some weeks back I received a request about information re: the H.B. Kishman from a fellow named Mike Liebman from Cape Vincent, New York who now owns the tug, and who suppled the current pix of the craft. Not being familiar with these things I can't say if it's the same boat. Perhaps some "Viewer" knows. Mr. Liebman is restoring it and is interested in its origins.

"The township was named after the principle river
emptying into the lake through its territory..."

THE FIRE-LANDS: I found the following information re: the early inhabitants of our area to be extremely informative. Methinks you will also.

I am getting better at transcribing these passages so there are fewer mistakes. But I like to read as I go - and sometimes I fill in the blanks. So tread carefully this trail through yesteryear.

The following series will take thee to the townships south of Vermilion. Methinks you'll find this history quite fascinating.

THE PIONEERS.

NEW HAVEN.

...was then called, which is now operated also by the Baltimore and Ohio company. It was thought by many that a city would soon grow here in the woods, and in fact there was much to induce such opinion. The railroad company erected extensive repair shops and a round-house, employed a large number of men, and projected other works, which, had they been accomplished, would have rendered necessary the employment of many more. William Watson, a farmer who had considerable land at the Junction, laid out nine acres, in forty-three lots, and they were quickly sold at from one hundred to five hundred dollars per quarter acre. John Miller, L. Koutz, T. F. Frazier, and Mr. Hampshire, also laid out village lots which, like Mr. Watson's, were eagerly taken np at fancy prices by people who flocked in from all directions expecting to realize a fortune. The village thus formed had a rapid growth for a year and a half, but then the railroad industries diminished in importance and things came to a stand still. There has been no increase in population or business since, but instead a falling off. Houses that once brought a large rent now, (March, 1879), stand unoccupied; the railroad company give employment to a comparatively small number of men, and as there are no manufacturing establishments to maintain the business activity of the village, it has settled into a condition of dullness, in strange contrast to its former brief bustle and buoyancy. The people, however, are still hopeful, and believe that when the railroad is finished through to Pittsburgh that there will result an improvement in the condition of Chicago Junction, which will rival its most palmy days.

The people of the place, as soon as it had commenced to grow, built a school house and a church, the former at a cost of about one thousand dollars. The church is of the denomination known as

THE CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHEREN.

It was Started in 1876 with seven or eight members and now has eighty or ninety. The first minister was the Rev. W. A. Keesey. He preached in the congregation for three years, when his place was filled by John W. Aumiller, the present incumbent. The house of worship was built in the summer of 1876, at a cost of about thirty-six hundred dollars. W. S. Snyder, W. A. Keesey. Russell Raynolds, Phillip Faulkner and Richard G. Richards, were the trustees. Tiie first class leader was Daniel Cain, and the first steward L. D. Sweetland. The present class leaders are Charles Coulthard and Daniel Cain, and the stewards. Avis Richards and Alice Burge.

PROFESSIONS, BUSINESS HOUSES AND TRADES.

The postmaster at Chicago Junction is W. B. Keefer, who was commissioned January 23, 1875.

The physicians are A. R. Kaufman, D. H. Young, Jr., and R. X. Raynolds.

Samuel Bowleby put up the first building in the village, and had the first store and hotel in the village. Besides the raildroad eating house, there is now one good hotel, the Junction House, of wliieli William Oehm is proprietor.

Following are the business firms and individuals engaged in the trades in 1879.

GROCERIES—A. M. Fry, W S. Beeltnan, E. M. Nichols, Allen Silcox, Miss H, M. Jeesup.
DRY GOODS—King & Warner.
DRUGS-E. a. Sykes, EUias Masou.
HARDWARE.—John Trego.
MILLINERY.—Mrs. Flickinger and Mrs Snow,
BOOTS AND SHOES.—M. J. Bell, William Lenamacher.
TAILORING—S. Snyder.
MEAT MARKETS —Kellogg & Auway, Lang & Grushaber.
BAKERY AND RESTAURANT.—Mrs. R. F. Officer.
LIVERY.—A. J. Crawford, Charles Stotts.'
BLACKSMITHS —M. K. Trembly, F. Hemrich.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

THOMAS TILLINGHAST MULFORD

was born iu Kingston, Luzerne county, Pennsylvania, May 30. 1798. He is the third, in a family of four, the children of Nathan and Polly Tillinghast Mulford, who were natives of Long Island. They married there, and eventually removed to Pennsylvania, as above stated, where they passed the remainder of their days.

The education of the gentleman who is the subject of this sketch, was acquired at the common school, which, in the new and sparsely settled locality where the family resided afforded but meager facilities. The opportunities were, however, fully utilized and a fair education obtained.

In the fall of 1819, Mr. Mulford, in company with four young men of his immediate neighborhood, came on foot to Ohio. The journey was an arduous one, but in due time it came to an end. The Mecca of their pilgrimage was reached. Soon after arriving in New Haven township, Mr. Mulford and Elisha Steward purchased a tannery in what is now New Haven village, and this business Mr. Mulford prosecuted for some sixteen years.

In the fall of 1820, Mr. Mulford visited Connecticut, where, in Lyme township. New London county, he was united in marriage to Miss Phebe, daughter of Elisha aud Mary Calkins Steward, March 25, 1821, and in a few days subsequent returned to Ohio. The children of this marriage are: Lewis, who was born June 13, 1822, deceased; Polly, who was born October 15. 1824. She married George Moore, who died, and she became the wife of Francis Chapman, now living in New Haven township; has six children. Emeline, who was born January 19, 1828. and died in infancy: Almira, who was born March 23, 1830. She married Dr. William Smith. and now resides in Van Wert county, Ohio: her children, living, are seven. Marion, who was born March 19, 1833. He married Elizabeth Born, of Butfalo, New York, and now resides on the old homestead; have three children. Har-

_{Excerpts from: The Fire Lands, Comprising Huron and Erie Counties, Ohio; W.W. Williams - 1879 -

Press of Leader Printing Company, Cleveland, Ohio}

_{VERMILION ARTIFACT #6}

A MOMENTO: Vermilion expat Bill Hlavin passed this pic of the Vermilion Homecoming program from October 11, 1963 to me last week. This was when the high school was located on Decatur street and the football field was behind it. [That entire area, by the way, is about to be vacated and levelled in the name of progress.]

1963 was the year I graduated from VHS, but I don't believe I ever attended any of the sporting events. I know, however, some of the "Players". My friend, Frank Homitz, was a gifted footballer. And another friend, Bill Ream, played (at least at one time) in the band - and on the football team. I don't recall who would have been homecoming royalty that year.

The base form (i.e. the color design)on these programs was printed - probably by a large corporate printer - and then sent to subscriber schools where the typed info was added by a local printer.

These items are "keepers".

EMPLOYMENT RESUME

"AT ONE POINT IN TIME DURING [John Doe's] 28 YEARS ON THIS PLANET, HE WAS IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT; WHICH PUT A FEW YEARS THERAPY, SOME 'ROLLERCOASTER' EMOTIONAL SOUL JOURNEYS, AND A WICKED JOB RESUME, WHICH MOST EMPLOYERS WOULD FROWN UPON, AROUND HIS PRESENT IDENTITY... TEN YEARS 'IN THE RUNNING'. HOWEVER, GIVEN THE PRESENT CASH FLOW, VIA. THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT, CONSISTENCY, BOTH PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY, HAVE BEEN REALIZED AND TOUCHED UPON OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. ALL IN ALL, MY RELATIONSHIP WITH SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS IS GROWING NEAR END IN RESPONSE TO MY ACCUMULATED WORK HISTORY. HENCE, I SEE URGENCY, CLOSURE, SOME FEAR, STRONG DESIRE, AND MATURITY ALL WOVEN INTO THIS EXPRESSION OF ME, THE EMPLOYEE TO YOU, THE EMPLOYER."

PODCAST #0:This week the Vermilion Views Podcast #0 is none existant - again. Surely some good "stuff" will follow. And it will...

Persons interested in the history of the Lake Shore Electric Railway (which was the subject of a recent past podcast series) - "the greatest electaric railway system on the planet" may want to go to Amazon.com and purchase a book called "Images of Rail - Lake Shore Electric Railway". It was put together by Thomas J. Patton with the help of my friends Dennis Lamont and Albert Doane. It'd make a nice gift.

Also, please note that all the video (MP4 and MOV) podcasts (when used) are done in the "Quicktime MP4 / MOV" formats. If you don't have a "Quicktime" it's easy to find and free to download.

NOTE NOTE:Past podcasts are not available in the on-line archive. They just take up too much disk space. But if one really, really, really wants to acquire a copy of a past cast it can be had by contacting me and I will place it on a disc and send it to ye for a minimal fee.

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. They are constantly improving the lives of their youngsters and those around them. This is an exciting project accomplished by exciting people.

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

Alice W. is back - and guess where she is now (?): Ali's Blog.

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.

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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: 440-670-2822}

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"Historians are like deaf people who go on answering questions that no one has asked them."
-Leo Tolstoy

Vol.9, Issue 17, July 16, 2011

Archive Issue #435

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