Bridge at Huron, Ohio
SHOPTALK: DUE TO A SELF-INFLICTED COMPUTER PROBLEM THIS MORNING A NEW ISSUE OF "VV" WILL NOT APPEAR UNTIL LATER TODAY. I APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE AS WELL AS MY DUMB-BUTTEDNESS
AMAZON OFFERING: I am about to make “The History of the Vermilion News – 1897-1964 available for Amazon’s Kindle readers. The text was written by my sister Nancy Alice Emery.
This is an experiment on my part. If I find it workable I’ll add some additional works as time passes. With the development of the electronic readers it may be that I’ll be able to offer some photo essay books pertaining to local history in the future.
Stay tuned.
THE BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM: is the background used in “VV” this week. Written in 1862 by American composer George Frederick Root (1825–1895) during the American Civil War it’s a patriotic song advocating the cause of the Union. It was later used as the campaign song during the Lincoln-Johnson Presidential race in 1864. It was so popular that the music publisher at one time had 14 printing presses going at one time and still couldn’t keep up with demand. It is estimated that over 700,000 copies of this song were put in circulation. It’s one of my favorite Civil War tunes.
The piece is performed here by Thomas Zachariah "Tom" Glazer (September 2, 1914 – February 21, 2003). Glazer is an American folk singer and songwriter. He is known primarily as a composer of ballads, including: "Because All Men Are Brothers", recorded by The Weavers and Peter, Paul, and Mary, as well as the "Talking Inflation Blues", recorded by Bob Dylan. He wrote the lyrics to the songs “Melody of Love” (1954), and “Skokian” (1954).
XMAS GIFTIES: Very soon we’ll be offering souvenir gift coffee mugs (large ones) and Christmas cards (with local prints) soon at the museum. There will be a limited number of them available – so stay in touch if you’re interested.
PLEASE NOTE: Some of the stories appearing in “VV” for the last several months were actually written 7, 8, and 9 years ago.
Because of this you may find some of the information therein to be dated. When I transcribe these pieces from their original publication(s) the Vermilion Photojournal I am not always able to edit / update some of that info.
Though I have the best transcription software on the planet working alone (as I do) has its drawbacks – and I don’t always edit the material to reflect changes / updates or to correct mistakes. You will note at the end of most of these pieces the date of their original publication and writing appears.
FIVE-OH-ONE-CEE-THREE: It’s now official. The museum is officially a 501(c)(3) organization. Consequently, all donations to the museum are tax deductible. This is retroactive to November of 2011. (Thank heaven. Now I can fret about something else for months on end.)
VISITING HOURS: We are located at 727 Grand Street in Vermilion across the street from Vermilion's historic E&R Church. The museum is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays from 1 to 4 PM. On Saturday the museum it is open from 11 AM to 2 PM. A small admission donation of $3 (for adults) is requested. Children under the age of 11 will be admitted for free. Phone For Special Tours: 440-967-4555
We are not open on major holidays.
MEMBERSHIPS: Memberships to the VERMILION NEWS PRINT SHOP MUSEUM are now available. Funds generated will go toward the aforementioned renovations and maintenance of the shop.
If you would like to become a member the VNPSM you can send a check or money order to:
Vermilion Print Shop Museum727 Grand Street Vermilion, Ohio 44089
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REMEMBER THESE GUYS?: Of the nine folks on this page from the VHS Log Book from 1958 three were people from my neighborhood; Linda Bogart, Laura Boone, and her cousin Wayne. But who can forget any of these faces?
I know that Wayne and his classmate Bob Bailey are now gone, but everyone else (to my knowledge) still cast shadows across the earth.
I have good memories of all these people. Gosh, there was so much hope in their faces back in 1958. Of the group only Bob and Wayne stayed in Vermilion. Bob, who eventually assumed ownership and operation of the family hardware business, was (like his Dad) one of nicest persons I’ve ever known. Wayne was Wayne; always my neighbor; always a friend. He worked for, and retired from, the Vermilion Street Department.
Linda Bogart (I don’t know her married name) lived (the last time I knew) in Lorain. Being the niece of Jim and the late Dorothy Hart I’d see her in town now and then. And I’ve seen Kathleen Buell (I don’t know her married name either) over the years when she came to town to visit her sister Alice and brother Leon. And the last time I saw Laura Boone (again, I don’t know her married name) was when her Mom died. She and her husband have a church somewhere in the west.
I believe Eddie Bates eventually worked for a television station as a reporter. And Rita Avery may still be about town. I don’t know what happened to Kathryn Burch or Nancy Abel. But I’m sure that there are some “Viewers” who do know.
CAPT. ALVA BRADLEY: In March of 1953 Mr. Alva Bradley, who had the distinction of being the first president of The Great Lakes Historical Society, died. After serving the society faithfully for many years he had the satisfaction of knowing that the guild finally found a home for a museum. He also had the satisfaction of knowing that this resource was to be located near the old Captain Bradley home [currently the home of Charles and Margaret Worcester] on Huron Street in the Village of Vermilion, Ohio.
During the previous Christmas season five sons of a well-known Vermilion yachtsman and local industrial pioneer F. W. Wakefield, announced plans to form The Vermilion Foundation that would hold title to their father's lakefront home on Main Street. They intended that it be used as a museum/headquarters for an established historical organization. That organization was The Great Lakes Historical Society.
Mr. Bradley's father, Captain Alva H. Bradley, was one of the leading figures in the shipping and shipbuilding industries on the Great Lakes. Born in Connecticut on November 17, 1814 he began his career as a sailor, served many a vessel as master, and then built and owned boats until his fleet was one of the largest individually managed fleets on the lakes.
During his lifetime, Captain Bradley and his associates were responsible for building some 34 vessels. Of them 16 were constructed in the Vermilion Shipyards just a stone's throwaway from the Great Lakes Museum and the Bradley home. Of those, he skippered five. Though owning at one time or another such a large fleet of vessels, the casualties to them were very few. Tonnage of the vessels, beginning in 1841 with the South America at 104 tons, and concluding with the 1,000 ton S.F. Tilden in 1869, which was built in Cleveland. All of this underlines both the growth of the shipping industry on the lakes and the City of Cleveland itself.
In brief, Captain Alva Bradley not only contributed to the commercial growth of the shipping and ship building industries on the Great Lakes, but also contributed largely to the economic prosperity and growth of Cleveland during the mid to the late part of the 19th century.
Because the foundations for that prosperity and that growth were laid along the shores of the Vermilion River by men like Alva Bradley, William Austin, Solomon Parsons, Benjamin S. Goodsell, I.W. Nichols, Burton Parsons, Peter Crosier, J.M. Keating, Augustus Jones. Squires, Samuel Grover, Henry Lutz, H.D. Root, Joseph Doville, Louis Pouliot, Fred Driscoll, Ed Lampe, Cliff Parsons, George Parsons, Peter Full, and Philip Minch, it was more than fitting for Captain Bradley's son to have been pleased with the Harborview site for the Great Lakes Historical Society's museum.
But the years turn; and in that turning such things are bound to be left behind and forgot. One would hope that this is not one of them.
Ref: The Vermilion News; 12-25-52; 5-21-53; The Way It Was - Betty Trinter; Published in the Vermilion Photojournal 02/24/2005; Written 02/21/2005.
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. IX - NO.22 – Nov 9, 1905.
Sam B. Renshaw has filed a suit against the Nickel Plate Railway for damages which he alleges he sustained at the hands of “rowdies” after he had boarded a train at Vermilion station on July 4,1904. The case was filed in Cleveland common pleas court Friday and according to the petition Renshaw claims that on the above date eight or ten “rowdies” got on board the passenger train and insisted on taking a seat temporarily left vacant by him; that when he sought to gain possession of the seat he was struck and abused by these passengers, no notice of which, he claims, was taken by the conductor or brakeman. He asks for $2,000. It is claimed the company is liable through the negligence of its employees who allowed the gang to board the train to abuse the plaintiff.
It is claimed that $10,000 more will place the west pier of Vermilion harbor in fair condition. Will we get it?
The circuit court of Franklin county has decided that the residences of priests, bishops and other Catholic officials are taxable as they are not charitable or educations institutions. The case will be carried to the U.S. Supreme court.
The Pelee Islanders are in bad straits. According to reports, the Canadian Government does not furnish them enough transportation to take their produce to the markets on the main land and will not allow U>S. vessels to do so. Consequently the natives are thinking strongly of petitioning our government to purchase the island thus coming under the rule of “Uncle Sam.” The island is about 16 miles from the shore and contains 15,000 acres of fine garden sand.
[VV Ed. Note: I wonder how this dilemma ended. The island is still a part of Ontario, Canada.]
Hearst claims his election in New York City and will fight it in court.
[VV Ed. Note: Hearst He was twice elected as a Democrat to the U.S. House of Representatives, and ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of New York City in 1905 and 1909, for Governor of New York and for Lieutenant Governor of New York in 1910. Nonetheless, through his newspapers and magazines, he exercised enormous political influence.]
T.H. Clock, Republican, was elected mayor of Huron.
Mayor King, Democrat, was reelected at Lorain by 27 majority. Rest of officers Republican.
Clayton Chapman, Republican, was elected mayor of Elyria City and county tickets are also Republican.
North Amherst Democratic excepting treasurer.
Milan all Democratic.
The biennial election amendment will cause the recently elected officers to hold over one year giving them 3 years in office. So it is claimed.
Ernest the great hypnotist at the Vermilion Opera House Saturday Night Nov. 11th. Good music and is good company.
Tickets not on sale at Baumhart’s drug store prices 15 and 25 cents – everybody welcome.
Mrs. E.A. Hill spent Saturday at Fairport.
Franklin Howard has been quite ill the past week.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Driscoll at Cleveland Saturday.
N.A. Foster has just received ten more row boats. Looks like business for next season.
Titus Moosbogger, a L.S. Ry sections hand was struck by a train west of Huron and instantly killed Wednesday.
Will Ries is reported convalescent at the home of his brother John in Lorain. The report that he was again very sick is false.
Lost – On South St. between F. V. Pelton’s store and Nickel Plate track, Pearson’s Latin. Name and number on fly leaf. Finder please send to school building – Nora G. Aston.
Mrs. Alvina Newberry, who has been spending the summer in York State left Tuesday for Indian Territory where she expects to spend the winter with her granddaughter Bessie. She visited Mrs. Howard one day last week.
Mrs. Jas. Moore of Huron was the guest Monday and Tuesday of Mrs. Geo. Blattner. Mr. Moore was in town Tuesday and we understand that negotiations are pending for the purchase of the Gilchrist place corner Grand and Ohio Sts.
Died – Wednesday Nov. 8, ’05 at 2 p.m. at the ome of her granddaughter Mrs. C.H. Englebry, Mrs. Mary Riblet Kelsey, age 87 years.
Funeral services, Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the residence of Charles Englebry.
We, the members of the Band, wish to correct the report that we have disbanded. We have not. We are still very much alive, and soon as a suitable instructor can be found rehearsals will be resumed and in a short time we will be prepared to furnish music for any occasion. Thanking the people for past favors, we are yoursVery truly,The Vermilion G.A.R. Band – per C.E. Higgins
After having a severe round of typhoid fever, Mrs. U.S. Behner was stricken with diphtheria fever and died last evening. The funeral of Mrs. Behner of 321 Charles St. was held this afternoon at 2 o’clock. Thee were no services at the house owing to the danger of diphtheria, which was the cause of death. In the illness that led to her death at 6 o’clock last night, Mrs. Behner underwent great suffering.
She was first attacked with typhoid fever. This was followed a few days ago by diphtheria and here system was unable to withstand the severe strain of this second attack. The enterment [sic] took place at Elmwood cemetery, the services being in charge of Rev. Bretz of St. John’s church. The body was attended to the grave by the Rathbone Sisters and the Knights of Pythias. The floral tributes were many and especially beautiful.
The deceased was 25 years old and had been married seven years. Besides her husband she leaves a mother, Mrs. Kate Peters, a brother J.B. Peters, and a little daughter three years old. The attendance at the funeral this afternoon was large. – Lorain Times-Herald – Tuesday.
Mrs. Behner formerly lived at Vermilion.
A regular meeting of the council was held Monday evening. The most important act was the adoption of an ordinance causing the slowing down of steam railway trains to a moderate rate when passing through the village. The people have demanded the something be done for the safety of those crossing the tracks at unprotected crossings. A number of citizens also desire the opening of Exchange street either by overhead or undergrade crossing.
The appointment of treasurer was postponed until Wednesday evening in order to have the treasurer elect appointed.
Wednesday evening J.A. Klaar was appointed treasurer of the corporation and his bond fixed at $2000 to Jan. 1, 1906.
Arrangements were also made to meet with the railroad officials in regard to protecting the crossings, etc. The meeting will take place today at 2 p.m.
A motion for a new trial has been filed by Gustavus Dildine against the L.S.E. ry. In asking that the court set aside the verdict of the jury, the plaintiff claims that there was error in the assessment of the amount in that the same is too small. Irregularities it he proceedings of the court, are also alleged in the motion.
The case of the state against Augustus W. Nieding, which was heard in Justice Baumhart’s court at Vermilion in the fore part of October, has been carried to the court of common pleas by Prosecutor Williams. The papers were field Friday. When the case was heard by Justice Baumhart the plaintiff secured judgement in the sum of four dollars. The state claimed judgement for $24, for money alleged to have been collected by the defendant on a false and fraudulent sheep claim.
Lorain has 2,993 scholars in the public schools.
Adam Boyer, the Berea wife murderer, hung himself in the county jail at Cleveland Tuesday.
Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick was refused a new trial by the Circuit Court of Appeals at Cincinnati Tuesday. Her attorneys will make an attempt to carry the case to the U.S. Supreme court.
Sherman North has sued the L.S.E. Ry. for $555 damages claimed for loss of time, a watch and destruction of clothing of his son Rolland who was injured by an accident.
Parties among the young people are the rage nowadays.
The gale the last of the week nearly stripped the trees of their leaves and the aspect is wintry.
Lou Lattiman was shot ad killed in a woods near his home in Birmingham Friday afternoon. He had been attending school in Toledo and was home on a vacation and went out hunting in the afternoon as he had heard game in a nearby wood. His folks heard a shot and later his dog came home but nothing was thought of it until he filed to come to supper. Search was made but his body was not found until Saturday morning. His gun had been accidentally discharged, the charge passing through his head killing him instantly. He was about 21 years old.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon.
Hmmmmmm....
STEVE MARTIN’S SAUERKRAUT BANQUET: The Second War had been over for four years. Our nation was headed into a building and manufacturing boom like no other experienced in the history of the world. And on a Wednesday afternoon on a balmy summer day a group of perhaps the most unlikely gentlemen to gather were, nonetheless, gathered in the back room of Steve Martin's store on South Street for a grandiose banquet of sauerkraut, sausage, bread, and beer. Life was good.
Seated at the table (from left to right) were Dr. John Dickason, Joe Villa, his brother George, (unknown), a man only known (by me) as "Joe-Joe", (unknown), Elmer Trinter, Steve Martin, unknown, unknown, Don Trinter, and Clarence Feldcamp.
Standing (from left to right) were Harold Neiding, "Curly" (holding Marlene Martin Young), Elmer Brushaber, unknown, Barney Zinnitz, Russ Vasbinder, unknown, another Trinter ion/brother, and Steve Olah.
I apologize for the unidentified men in the photograph. If there are folks who might identify them I would appreciate such information. The story surrounding the way in which I first discovered and eventually acquired a copy of this photo is nearly as interesting as the picture itself. But I'll leave that to another time.
As is obvious, Vermilion’s professional photographer, Rudy Moc, took the photograph. Whether or not he was member of this illustrious gathering is unknown. And why these particular people attended this gathering is also unclear. But as was mentioned in last week's issue of the VPJ, Steve Martin was apparently an extremely gregarious personality. So it is safe to assume that he is the thread that tied these fellows together.
Each man in this picture is worthy of a story by himself. Dr. Dickason was one of the last of a certain breed of doctors to serve our little town. He was a family doctor, a family man, well known and respected. His family ties went back to the pioneer beginnings of Vermilion [i.e. the Trinter and Sherod families).
Then came the young Villa brothers, George and Joe - fresh from the big war. They had migrated from Pennsylvania and were on their way to becoming very friendly and familiar figures in our town.
There is Harold Nieding, who did (I believe) a bit of fishing and eventually owned and operated the Lake Erie Drive-in just east of the bowling alley. He was a pleasant person, and very active in the community.
Elmer Brushaber was the town plumber. The business he started still bears his name. Russ Vasbinder was coowner of the Okagi Restaurant. Russ was a good fellow, not to mention a real character all his life. Clarence Feldcamp lived along State Road just south of town. If I am correct this place was very near the farm where Steve Martin once lived. Elmer Trinter and his two sons were handsome, strong men from the farm. Steve Olah, as I have previously mentioned, was a meat cutter who lived over the store, and the person who had helped Steve Martin and Lou Makay learn that trade.
And then at the head of the table there was Steve Martin; hardworking and amiable. When this photo was taken Steve was in his latter 40s. One evening near Christmas, a year or so after this great banquet, he suffered a heart attack in his home on Main Street. He passed into the hands of God sever al hours later.
Not only was this a great loss to his family, but as one can see it was truly a great loss to our community as well. All those in attendance of the great Sauerkraut Banquet of '49 went their own way, but all must have had wonderful memories of that particular day, and that particular place in time, for the remainder of their lives.
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.
…W., who married S. R. McConnell, aud lives iu Burlington, Iowa: Susan, who died young; Julia L., who married William Dougherty, and lives in Newark, Ohio, and Hattie R., who lives at home.
H. J. Doolittle, of Halifax, Vermont, married Emily Wheeler, of the same place, and in 1846 came to Ohio. He purchased sixty-five acres in lot thirty-four, in the second section, and still occupies the same premises. The comfortable frame dwelling he now occupies was built by him in 1868.
James Trimmer, from Washington county, Pennsylvania, came to Ohio in May, 1834. He settled in Peru township, this county. In 1835, he married Louisa E. Smith, of Greenfield township. In 1847, he came to live in Norwich. His first stop was on the farm now occupied by H. C. Niver. He now lives on lot six, in section one. The children born to this couple are five, three of whom are living; these are: Thomas C, who married Mary J. Chandler, lives in Norwich. Essington T., who married Nettie Wheeler; she died, and he married Lona Smith, and now lives in Michigan. Charles E., who married Anna West, and lives with his parents. Of other early settlers we find the names of Jesse Woodruff, Russell Woodruff, James McCornell, William Gregory, Alpha Stout.
In the fall of 1835, Henry H. Coit, son of the proprietor, surveyed the fourth section, and opened it for settlement. The same fall, George W. Haxton and a brother-in-law began on the farm afterwards owned by Christopher Post. About this time, and later, the following came: Franklin D. and Seth Read, Daniel Robbins, John Numan, Horatio N. Owen, Martin G. Owen, James L. Couch, Wakeman R. Slater, Aaron Wheeler, Lyman Austin, - — Joiner, Hartner -- Miller. There may be others.
The first birth was that of two twin children of Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson, on the "24th of October, 1817. They lived in the house with Hosea Harnden. But one of these infants survived its birth, and that only a few hours.
The first person born in the township that survived its birth was Owen Fletcher, son of John Fletcher, February 22, 1818, eleven days subsequent to the time Fletcher, Rossman and Moore moved into the township. He died near Toledo, a few years since, of the small pox, leaving no family except a wife.
The first marriage in the township was that of Augustus Cook to Miss Martha Fletcher, March 3, 1819. The marriage contract was solemnized at the "surveyor's house," where her father lived, by Richard Burt, Esq., of Monroeville. The wedding was attended by nearly all the settlers in the township, who enjoyed a friendly social afternoon visit. Augustus Cook was born in Onondaga county. New York, and came to Norwich in December, 1818. His wife, Martha, was born in Otsego county. New York, and came to Norwich with her father, John Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs. Cook lived in the township until 1871, when they removed to Michigan, in which State he died August 14, 1878, leaving a wife and seven children.
The first death was an infant son of Wilder Lawrence, February 19, 1817, only nine days after their arrival in the township. It was buried on the bank of Mud run, some twenty rods northeast of the present burying ground. Soon after, Chauncey Woodruff buried a son at the same place. One of these children was born in Trumbull county while the parents were enroute from the State of New York. The first adult person that died in the township was Richard Moon, in the fall of 1819. Elder J. Wheeler, then a resident of Greenfield, preached the funeral sermon. This was the first burial that had been attended with religious services. The body was interred on the bank of Mud run.
The first frame building in the township was built in 1832. It was a barn and now stands on the farm of Lewis Boedlier.
The first frame dwelling house was built by Cyrus Niles, where Charles Clark now lives. It was designed as a dwelling house and cabinet shop. It was built in 1835 and burned the following year.
The first brick house was built by John Bowen, Sr.
The first post office was established in 1827. It was North Norwich, so named to avoid repetition, there being a Norwich post office in Muskingum county. Naum Gilson was the postmaster for perhaps twenty years.
In 1848, post offices were established on the Mansfield and Sandusky Railroad, at Havana and Centerton in the township, and the North Norwich office was abolished in 1858. The present postmaster at Havana is F. Van Horn; a brother, W. S. Van Horn, is the postmaster at Centerton.
The first corn was planted, on lot seven in the third section, by Messrs. Lawrence and Woodruff. This was in the spring of 1817.
Naum Gilson sowed the first wheat in the township. This was on lot twenty-eight in above section, the fall following the arrival of Mr. Gilson in the township.
Asa Gilson, Naum Gilson, Jonas Gilson, George H. Woodruff and Joseph Read, each planted or set out orchards in 1827, The Gilsons brought their apple seeds with them, and raised the trees. Joseph Read procured his trees in Norwalk township, and G. H. Woodruff purchased his of Morris Read, of Sherman.
Ira Halloway opened a small store on the corners, near the meeting house, in 1835. He remained long enough to sell out his stock of goods, and retired from the business.
In 1840, William L. Fish opened another stock of goods in the same house. He continued in business some five years…
Excerpts from: The Fire Lands, Comprising Huron and Erie Counties, Ohio; W.W. Williams - 1879 - Press of Leader Printing Company, Cleveland, Ohio
CLARK LIGHTER: This item isn’t terribly rare, but it’s interesting. It was one of those many little things found in an old box at the Print Shop Museum this year.
It is (obviously) a cigarette lighter made by the Clark Company. Part of this lighter is missing – but it’s still a beauty. The bottom reads: PLATINUM ELECTRO PLATE PAT. JULY 27,1926. It’s a rather heavy piece.
John took Wendy to dinner at a really posh restaurant. They walked in, were ushered to a table by a formally dressed maître'd, and sat down at a table on which were displayed the finest china and crystal. Taking the damask napkin from the solid silver napkin ring, Wendy unfolded it, put it around her neck and proceeded to tie a knot in the back. Staring at her in utter disbelief, the maître'd said, between gritted teeth, "Ma'am, if you want a haircut, the barbershop is on the other side of the street."
LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: After giving it much thought this link has been "put-down". During the last year most of the folks who used to use this page as a bulletin board have acquired their own and, consequently, no longer need this forum from "Views". I have, however, kept links (in the links section) to Larry Hohler's "Hope Homes" in Kenya - and to Bette Lou Higgins' Eden Valley Enterprises sites. They are historically and socially relevant projects. I suggest that you visit these sites on a regular basis to see "what's shakin'".
Persons interested in the history of the Lake Shore Electric Railway (which was the subject of a recent past podcast series) - "the greatest electaric railway system on the planet" may want to go to Amazon.com and purchase a book called "Images of Rail - Lake Shore Electric Railway". It was put together by Thomas J. Patton with the help of my friends Dennis Lamont and Albert Doane. It'd make a nice gift.
Another great book with Vermilion Roots is, "Grandmas’ Favorites: A Compilation of Recipes from Margaret Sanders Buell" by Amy O’Neal, Elizabeth Thompson and Meg Walter (May 2, 2012). This book very literally will provide one with the flavor of old Vermilion. And ye can also find it at Amazon.com. Take a look.
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