The Old Mill

The country mill, closely associated with the horse and wagon, passed into history as large commercial mills replaced it with refinements for processing flour economically beyond the reach of the country miller. The old mill and the miller who operated it each had a personality appreciated by longtime customers. Friendship and goodwill shaped the grinding of grist for neighbors, and sometimes for a widow in need the toll was secretly not taken or was returned to the grist. With each bag of meal or flour came a warm flavor not obtained with today’s commercial product. Although quality may be better today, the essence added by personality has disappeared into the past.

Ohio · United States