In July 1901, Mayme gives a running narrative about life in Middleburg, Ohio. This month’s Big Event: Catching the train and Raymond, Ohio and travelling to Cecil’s house for a vacation.
… More Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | July 1901
In June 1901, Mayme is out of school, dodging rain, working around the house, and hanging with her friends around town. Ice cream suppers seem to be a favorite. … More Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | June 1901
Middleburg Graduation Ceremony – May 9, 1905. Three graduates that year: Clara Patrick, Florence Patrick and Elmer O. Heath. Newspaper account of the event and a copy of Elmer’s speech. … More Middleburg School Days | May 4, 1905
Middleburg in May 1901 – Spring is in the air. From the last day of school to plowing a neighbor’s garden, the little town is ready to leave the winter cold behind and move forward with graduation, gardens, and summer fun. … More Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | May 1901
Middleburg has a rich past in American and Ohio history. From westward expansion, the dust bowl, to direct connections to the First Concrete Street in America, this touching letter shares long-forgotten historical local knowledge. … More Middleburg Post Cards & Pen Pals | The Dust Bowl & Marl City, Ohio
The Darby Creek Friends Meeting House roadside marker. still stands today along County Road 152, about a mile outside of Middleburg, on the way to East Liberty. … More Middleburg’s Famous Sites | Roadside Marker Placed at Darby Creek Friends Meeting House Site
When we saw “slab paraffin” and “Be sure their hands are clean and all jewelry is removed before handling the taffy”, our first thought is “What would Clara Barton say if this recipe were a TikTok video?” One wonders. There’s a lot of buttered hands involved here. … More Margaret Ansley’s Rubber Taffy
Ruth Burnside was hip to the fluff fudge recipe before most of us were born. A candy thermometer and a “cook to” temperature might be helpful…or not. It’s your call. … More Ruth Burnside’s Holiday Fudge
We’re not sure what’s more entertaining about these recipes – the quotes, the recipe, or the helpful hints within the recipes. … More Margaret Ansley’s Hard Tack
Looking for an easy gift for a friend or neighbor – Augusta Armentrout’s creamed caramels are the BOMB. … More Augusta Armentrout’s Creamed Caramels
