Vermilion Ohio, A Good Place to Live
SHOPTALK: On the desktops this week are some great pix of the former Sandak Farm on Cherry Road in Vermilion Township. I think these were captured right around 1898 when the farm was running full tilt. It very well may have been (at one time) the Elbert. B. Welch farm.
Vermilionite Sharon Deem loaned me this photograph of the old farm on Cherry Road taken around the turn of the last century. It is as you can see, a rather large wide-angle photograph. But I managed to scan it in two parts and merge the scanned portions back into a cogent photo. As is obvious in the pic, the barn is relatively new (1893). The roots of the Welch and Sandak families goes back a long way in the archives of local history. Mrs. Deem and her husband purchased the farm around 1999.
I don’t know if the horses in the pic on my home desk were important to the farm because they were work horses or if horses were raised and bred on the farm for sales. I suspect that they were used both ways.
I especially like the guy on the horse at the right in the pic on my home desk. He was evidently ”YEE-HAWING about something.
He deserves a smile from us.
BOOYAH:As some may already suspect I work on a computer “a lot”. I have 2 desktops and at least one laptop that I use on a regular basis. My primary use for them is research. Anyway, as one might suspect I have a good deal of material on them. And though I do have external hard drives on both desktops where I store most items, I also have a bunch of apps that I do not store externally. They take up a good deal of memory. And when that happens the computer becomes rather sluggish. So…
On Monday I installed 32 additional gigabytes of memory on my home computer.
I surprised myself. I obviously know how to use a computer and I can fix various types of software problems when I encounter them - but getting under the proverbial hood to repair or improve hardware problems is something that is not (exactly) my forte. In this case, however, I was successful. Booyah!
OPEN & STILL SO CLOSED: We opened the museum on October 1st and several persons took the tour. And then the number of Covid cases in Ohio increased to numbers not seen since July (over 7000 per day new cases). Ergo, we remain closed.
To be candid, Covid, is slowly killing the museum. As some persons may understand, a museum does not depend on visitor traffic alone to survive. Other activities, such as our “Wine Tasting” and “Clambake” events provide a great deal of financial support. Unfortunately, Covid has made them (at least for now) difficult to impossible.
I do continue to work behind the closed sign. The bindery room is a mess because I've begun work on reclaiming metal photo printing plates that have been buried for a half century. I'm also improving exhibits and storage for our numerous files. If I disappear, look for me under a pile of paper and photo plates.
Ergo, if “VV” should suddenly fail to appear on your desktop some Saturday morning and the sign on the door at the museum says “Closed”, we ain’t on vacation (or worse – dead). The electricity was probably shut off. If, perchance, you would like to help support the cause of the museum we are a 501(c)3 / tax deductible organization. Just made your contribution payable to the "VHM". We are located at 727 Grand St. - Vermilion, OH. 44089. (And thanks a bunch to those who have already contributed and those who will) Please visit us after the virus is defeated.
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CRYSTAL CROWD: I find this kind'a amazing. This is a crowd of visitors at the old dance hall at Crystal Beach around the turn of the last century. I don't know if they're waiting to get into the old casino or just waiting in line to get something to eat. Some folks have young children - so I would think that it is the latter. There are also a bevy of crowd watchers on the balcony above the crowd. Boy - it must have been hot in the clothing they were wearing. I'm glad styles have moved on.
AT THE THEATRE: There are over 30 videos / audios available at the theatre. I'm adding to the collection as the months pass. During the Covid (or anytime) - it's a good place to visit. I will be adding more this week. During this virus thing I've been learning a good deal about video productions.
I continue to add videos - and they do keep on coming. Keep watching. This is a nice way to spend a bit of time while waiting for the virus to get-gone.
THOUGHTS ON A TINTYPE: THE END & THE BEGINNING: A PERSONAL JOURNEY: I am currently working on a video presentation that will be submitted to the Ohio Museum Association that will map out the history, creation and development of the Vermilion History Museum. I know it sounds easy. But it ain’t. When I look back at the history of the building and people who owned, lived in and operated the old weekly newspaper and print shop on Grand Street I am at a loss as to where to begin. There’s so much history there – in one building – it’s amazing. But let me give it a try. I begin at the end.
In early October in 1960 the following article appeared in area newspapers: “Vermilion, Ohio (AP) – Doors of the Vermilion News were padlocked by Internal Revenue agents Wednesday. A notice posted by agents in the window said the building housing the weekly newspaper was closed for nonpayment of income tax. William Tarrant, publisher of the News since 1946, was not available for comment.”
The announcement was a shocker for many townsfolk. The weekly had been the carrier of good and bad local news in the town for the previous 62 years. No small part of the problem had begun months earlier when Ella Tarrant, my mother and co-owner of the News, suffered a debilitating stroke. Mom had been the longtime bookkeeper and treasurer for the business while her husband Bill, my father, was publisher, printer and managing editor. When mother fell ill all were greatly concerned with her well-being. So much so that the financial side of the business was, to put it mildly, neglected.
Way back in 1716 a British actor/dramatist by the name of Christopher Bullock sagely observed that “’Tis impossible to be sure of anything but Death and Taxes”. Well in this case, mother most assuredly didn’t die. However, taxes very surely had to be paid; and they were not. Ergo, the government simply did what government does when taxes are due; they padlock doors.
Because the business was a family business and my family was a relatively large family (consisting of 8 children) the adult children and their spouses gathered together, paid the taxes and immediately formed a new corporation. This was accomplished so quickly that there was no interruption in publication of the paper or other printing services at all. But as wonderful as that is and certainly was, there was a technical development outside the walls of the shop that was conspiring against the ageing print shop. That development was namely “Photo Offset Lithography”. The News was a “letter press shop” – a quality printer. And while one can argue about printing quality all day and half the night, when it comes to the “mass” printing of books, magazines, cheaper stationary, posters and (of course) weekly newspapers, offset printing was and remains, at least financially speaking, the best way to go.
On Thursday, August 13, 1964, just before 3 a.m. my brother Al pulled the plug on the clock inside the old print shop on Grand Street just as the final edition of The Vermilion News rolled off the press. Lacking the funds to purchase equipment that might have moved the shop into the light of the second half of the 20th century, the presses were put to bed, the lights shut off, windows shuttered, and there they slept, collecting dust, for nearly the next half century.
A New Beginning: In 2011 my wife and I purchased the building as some say “lock, stock and barrel”, from my sister Nancy Alice with the intention of making it into a “working museum”. The “working museum” intent, however novel, requires expertise beyond my own and has not, thus far, been feasible. While it is still not entirely out of the question let it suffice for me to say that as I began to reacquaint myself with the building, I also began to, very literally, stumble across so much local history that my vision of the mission of the project expanded well beyond the print shop itself.
I came across nearly 500 glass and perhaps as many film photo negatives of people and scenes of Milan, Lorain and Vermilion taken by my grandfather from the late 19th to the mid-20th century. I found magazines, books, diaries, jewelry, arrowheads, photo albums, dolls, hats, gloves, large portraits, maps, furniture, pens, razors, letters, newspapers “ad infinitumly”. It took my breath away.
Since 2011, persons have donated other items that help tell the story of Vermilion’s past. Some are modestly sized items such as a 1918 VHS class ring or a token from Cloudy Noel’s ferry service. Some items are larger, such as a vintage sofa, a dining room chair from the Wagner Hotel, a Windsor fanback chair from the old Maud-Elton Hotel. There are paintings by Hattie Ries and Evelyn Walker; a piece of siding from the long-ago razed Kishman Fish Co. fish house; vintage male and female clothing; a large family portrait of the William Miller family of Axtel; mantle clocks, a lighting fixture from the F.W. Wakefield Wakefield Brass Company and Leidheiser Restaurant, menus from McGarvey’s and the Park Restaurants; all again “ad infinitumly”. Beyond all these things some persons have wanted to donate additional letter presses and printing type to the museum that we could not accept because we simply do not have the space.
When I think back to that early morning in 1964 when my brother pulled the plug on the clock at the print shop, I remember my heart falling into my stomach. I thought it was the end. But it was really only a beginning. I just couldn’t see it - yet.
Ref: © 11/29/20 RNT
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...
The Village Council met in regular session Monday evening with all members present. After the reading of the minutes of the last meeting, Mr. Jewett, of the Consumer Rubber Company, presented the features of a chemical engine. The matter was finally referred to the fire committee. While the chemical engine is one of the best things which could be added to our firefighting equipment, council hesitates upon its purchase on account of the inability to dispose of the steamer. This latter machine was purchased in the 90s and cost about $950. It has outlived its usefulness and two things have decreased its value greatly when considered by prospective purchasers. First, the advent of the auto – fire engine for cities and the second, the chemical engine displaces them in the villages. Steamer requires much care and expense to keep up, while the chemical requires no care can be recharged in about four minutes and is always ready for use. Not only does the water from the chemical extinguish the fire, but the gases formed act as a blanket in oil and gasoline fires especially. The machine which Mr. Jewett is agent, cost $25 complete, including 100 feet of hose. It is also stated that chemical equipment extinguishes fully two thirds of the fires and prevents the loss where the regular firehose is used. Almost all cities and villages have chemical equipments.
The various committees reported. The Street committee reported that the roadwork between Linwood Gate and Crystal Beach completed excepting for a few loads of gravel or stone and that it was impossible to obtain the first named at present. The new cement crosswalks were reported as practically finished. The sidewalk matter was discussed to some length and it was decided to issue no more orders for repair work this season. Is it is expected that the work order done, will be completed. Many complaints have been made that no one can be secured to repair walks and do the work promptly.
The public grounds committee was instructed to close the Comfort Station for the winter.
The lighting committee was instructed to sell the old streetlamps to the best advantage possible, an inquiry having been made by a prospective purchaser.
The Nickel Plate, in a communication to its agent, stated that the company saw no reason for opening Adam Street across its tracks. An endeavor will be made to convince them that the street has already been provided for by proper ordinance and that crossing merely replaces one recently ordered closed.
The resolution was passed authorizing attorneys Guerin and Ritter to act for the village in the damage cases filed against it. This is but a form, as the L. S. Ry. Co. pays all expenses connected with the same, also damages if any are found.
Mayor Wakefield recommended that the Council take the necessary action toward establishing a sanitary sewer system in Vermilion.
The Council then proceeded to discuss the subject. It was finally decided to hold an open meeting to which all citizens, especially those opposed be invited. Such a meeting to be held at a time set by Mr. Chapin, who would be here to make explanations.
After providing for payment of bills council adjourned.
Jacob A. Burk, 30, Florence Township, and Mae E. Nieding, 23 Vermilion.
BORN – to Mr. and Mrs. George Bruce, a son, Saturday, Nov. 30th.
BORN – to Mr. and Mrs. J Glawacki, a son on Thanksgiving day.
The annual Thanksgiving reunion of the Baumhardt family was held at the home of Elias Baumhardt.
Frank Rice, the 13-year-old son of A. J. Rice had two of his fingers torn from his left hand by the explosion of a dynamite cap on Thursday afternoon.
The funeral of Mrs. L. Deitz was held on Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.
Wesley Wahl, 16, 3256 W. 100th St., Cleveland, who formerly lived in Amherst, committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid, in the bedroom of his home last Thursday morning. The mother of the lad could give no reason for the act.
The boy’s father was in Amherst Minister for many years. The father died a few years ago, shortly after the family moved to Cleveland.
When the mother called the boy to his breakfast last Thursday, he did not answer. His sister went upstairs to see what was the matter. Just as she entered his room, he put a bottle of acid to his lips. When a doctor arrived, the boy was dead. – Lorain News.
William Bruce is reported ill with diphtheria.
A serious accident was narrowly averted on Monday afternoon. As an auto bus was on its way with a party of members of the K. & L. of S. to attend the funeral of Mrs. Lottie Dietz, the bus tipped over. The passengers were well shaken up and bruised, but no bones were broken.
In last week’s issue we made the statement that the proposed sewer system would cost the village about $22,000 not including the land for the disposal plan. This was in error. In the estimate of $22,000 the engineers have included a fair price for the land. Don’t forget to watch for the notice of the public meeting to meet Mr. Chapin.
Miss Bev Opferman, very well-known young lady died after a short illness, Sunday evening at the home of her parents at Huron. Miss Opferman was a teacher in Erie County for several years, and for the past two or three is held a position in the Cleveland schools.
On account of alleged failure to carry out an order of the Court of Common Pleas by paying his wife, who lives at Berlin Heights, $5 a week, L. Howard, Cleveland Barber is in Erie County jail. He promised to make payments regularly when Judge Stahl let them off with t a suspended sentence following an indictment on a charge of nonsupport some weeks ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grenzebach were blessed last Saturday with a fine baby boy.
An infant son arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter House Friday last.
Orrin Parker was arrested and fined $10 and costs for stealing a pair of gloves from W. P. Funk’s store. Our Justice of the Peace says that these petty thieves will get no mercy and he will add to the fine until it is stopped; There is too much of it going on in all small towns we all hope this will be a lesson for the light fingered.
The suit of Mrs. Anna Weiss of Vermilion, for $5000 damages against John Smith of Lorain who caused her arrest on the bigamy charge has been on At Elyria this week. Mrs. Weiss admitted on the stand hat she married a man named Waldon in 1910 and learning that he had a wife living left him and went to work. Waldon was arrested and Smith went his bond for $750. Waldon disappeared and Smith tried to find out from Mrs. Waldon’s his whereabouts without success. Later she answered the ad of Mr. Weiss for a wife without obtaining a divorce, claiming her marriage to Waldon was void, she became Mrs. Weiss. She now claims Smith caused her arrest to force her to reveal the whereabouts of Waldon. She was arrested here and taken to Cleveland where she was confined in jail overnight. The case went to jury Wednesday evening.
[NOTE: This is really something else. I hope there will be a follow up story. I’m waiting with bated breath.]
Through the courtesy and kindness of the Wickens Co. of Lorain the pupils of Dist. No. 2 are enjoying a Victrola this week.
Leonard Brill while going home from school Monday afternoon tripped and fell breaking his right arm.
In spite of warnings parties have been hunting on the premises of Brownhelm farmers. By so doing one such party lost their dog, Thanksgiving day. Justice J. Peck noticed a flock of sheep running in a frightened way and pursued by a large hound dog. He brought his double-barreled shotgun into action and killed the dog.
Not having seen him for 24 hours, and his home being dark, neighbors of Mr. Fred Clark of Brownhelm Station, became alarmed Wednesday night. The authorities were notified and entrance to the house obtain. Mr. Clark was found on the floor stiff and cold and in a dying condition. He was put to bed and a physician called. He died Thursday morning, his death being caused, it is believed by cold and exposure, as it is believed that he must have lain on the floor for about 24 hours. He was in his 75th year, and for many yrs. he has been a resident of this place. One heir, a grandson survives him. Funeral services were held from the home of his niece, Mrs. Geo. Harris, in Vermilion, burial being made in Brownhelm Cemetery.
Gas has been installed in the Cong’l church the past week.
Mr. O. C. Tillinghast residing just east of this village died at his home Monday afternoon, Dec. 2, 1912. Mr. Tillinghast passed away very suddenly. A little over a year ago he had an illness from which he never fully recovered. He had not felt very well during the morning but thought he would soon feel better when in the afternoon, he was taken worse and died. He was past 83 yrs. of age and had lived on the old farm where he was born almost his entire life.
The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from the home. Mr. Tillinghast will be greatly missed in the community. He was a good citizen, generous and well-liked by all who knew him. The funeral was well attended, the floral tributes beautiful. The services were in charge of Rev. M. Norton, assisted by Rev. A. L. Eddy and Rev. A. G. Rupert.
Supt. S. M. Reynolds and his gang of men are improving the N. River Rd. by filling in the ruts and scraping.
Nelson Newberry is the proud owner of a new Excelsior motorcycle. Nelson is very busy giving his friends a ride on his motorcycle.
A few days ago, while little 10-year-old Clarence Reynolds was playing on the hill he discovered a horse that had been tied near the old dam by some hunter, had become loose and climbed the embankment, crossed a wheat field dragging blanket at its side. Running as fast as he could little Clarence got to the point of the road the horse was headed for first. He threw his slender arms up stopped the horse and cared for until the driver returned from his hunt. The bravery of this little boy saved a smashup for Mr. McQueen deliveryman.
Earl Wells suffered a broken arch Thursday while participating in the football game at Huron.
Capt. Full has returned home for the winter.
Mrs. A. Weiss was in Cleveland Monday on business connected with her damage suit against the Smith Bros. of Lorain. The suit comes off this week.
Mrs. Vaughn, of Lake Street, was been nursing a sore foot for the past several weeks is able to be about in a wheelchair. She stepped on a small nail several weeks ago causing blood poison. She went to the home of her parents in Norwalk and had to foot operated up on.
Fred Clark was born Nov. 7, 1838 in Amherst O., And died Nov. 28 at Brownhelm, O., in the 75th year of his age, after having been 40 years a resident of that place.
His wife and children have all proceeded him and a grandson, Shirley Harris and niece, Mrs. Geo. Harris of Vermilion and niece Mrs. Chas. Ingersoll, Chicago, are his only survivors.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 PM from the home of George Harris, Rev. Pretzer of the Reformed Church officiating. Interment in Brownhelm Cemetery.
Anna Marie Wendt, nee Stang, was born on the 5th day of September, 1832 Kircheim Hirschfield, Kurhessen. Was married to Henry Wendt in 1858. At the age of 26 years, she and her family came to America in 1865 and settled at Vermilion. Four children were born of which one died in infancy. After the death of her husband in 1869, the departed live for 43 years in the state of widowhood and with hard labor in economy making a home providing for her children to the best of her ability.
On Thanksgiving day, at the noon hour, she unexpectedly and suddenly passed away to her eternal home with God, having attained the age of 80 years, 2 mos., and 23 days.
She leaves as mourners, two daughters, Mrs. J. J. Dauch, of Sandusky, and Mrs. Dr. Birk, of Detroit, Mich., and one son, Val. H. Wendt, of Gloucester, N.J.
She was a member of the Reformed Church and attended services when she was able.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning, November 30, at 10 o’clock, conducted by Rev. A. C. Pretzer of the Reformed Church. Interment at Maple Grove Cemetery.
WHAT SOME FOLKS DO: I don't know about you, but this is probably one of the last jobs I'd like to have; policeman, fireman, nurse and elephant pusher.
…a contract with the firm of Rogers, Ketchum & Grovenor, of Paterson, N; J., for the construction a locomotive to be named the "Sandusky." This firm was at that time engaged in the manufacture of cotton machines; and undertook the work of building a locomotive with the greatest reluctance, but subsequently they became most celebrated as manufacturers of locomotives, and the outgrowth of their factory is found in the present extensive “Paterson Locomotive Works."
The locomotive "Sandusky," was brought from Buffalo on the vessel Sandusky, Thomas C. McGee, skipper, to the town of Sandusky, in the year 1837, and, during that fall, was placed upon the track and run between Sandusky and Bellevue, the road having been completed between these points in that year, all statements, impressions, and opinions to the contrary notwithstanding.
In the year 1850 the road was completed to Dayton, a distance of one hundred and fifty-four miles, and in the following year was in operation.
Colonel James was succeeded in the presidency of the company by William Hunt, and he, in succession by these men: Hon. Ebenezer Lane, E. F. Osborne, R. E. Runckle, John P. Yelderton, Oran Follett, Rush R. Sloane, and John S. Parlow, the last named having been continued to the present date, notwithstanding the frequent changes in the name of corporate management.
The same year in which the Mad River and Lake Erie road was completed to Dayton, another-line, known as the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad Company, met the former at Dayton, and thus, in 1851, was constructed and in operation a through connection between Sandusky and Cincinnati.
In 1851 an act was passed by the Legislature incorporating the Sandusky City and Indiana Railroad Company. This company was organized in fact for the purpose of constructing a road from Sandusky to Tiffin, by the way of Clyde, to be built, moreover, in the interest and with the capital of the Lake Erie and Mad River road. On the 1st of December 1854, this road, via Clyde, was leased for ninety-nine years, renewable forever, to the Mad River Company, and the old road to Tiffin by way of Bellevue was discontinued and Abandoned.
The first change m the name of the Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad was made on February 3, 1858, under a decree of the Common Pleas of Erie county, by which the road became known as the Sandusky, Dayton and Cincinnati Railroad Company. And under a bill filed in the Erie county Common Pleas on February 4, 1865, Oran Follett was appointed receiver, under order of the court, and continued as such until its reorganization, on July 2, 1866, when, under that reorganization, the line passed under the management of the Sandusky and Cincinnati Railroad Company, and so remained until the 8th of October, 1866, when the line was leased for a term of ninety-nine years, renewable forever, to the Cincinnati, Dayton and Eastern Railroad Company, and…
THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS: I always like visiting the old Vermilion Post Office when it was in the last store (east) on the Fischer Building. I was real happy to see this pic. I remember visiting the place when I was very young and loved looking through the little glass doors of P.O. boxes that lined the wall (on the right). I thought that was the coolestthing. It was like looking at little television screens. (I could see some of the folks working on the other side of the wall.)
A lady came to the hospital to visit a friend. She had not been in a hospital for several years and felt uneasy, not knowing about all the new technology. A technician followed her onto the elevator, wheeling a large, intimidating looking machine with tubes and wires and dials.
"Boy, would I hate to be hooked up to that thing," she said.
"So would I," replied the technician. "It's a floor-cleaning machine."
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.
DAVE’S NEW BOOK: Views readers might remember Dave Schwensen’s humor column, “Something To Laugh About” that ran in the Vermilion Photojournal, Sandusky Register and others. Dave has chosen 144 of the columns that he still thinks “are funny” and compiled them into his new book of the same name. It’s available through Amazon.com and other online sellers in paperback and eBook. If you’re interested in a signed copy click on Dave’s email @ DAVE.
To purchase the book on Amazon click here: SOMETHING TO LAUGH ABOUT
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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