Gratton Township Origin Linked to Medina Township 1818
Gratton township formed from Medina township origins in 1818 following early 1810s settlement. Pioneers from Berkshire Massachusetts led by Jonathan and Ingersoll parties moved to the Great Lakes frontier after the War of 1812, with initial land selections in 1816 and families establishing nearby homesteads at Kingley’s Corners and Sibley property.
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Gratton
Great Lakes
Grafton Township
Medina Township
Berkshire County
Massachusetts
Jonathan, Rawson
John
George Gidley
Seth
Thomas
Gersoll
Sibleys
Rawson
William Ingersoll
Kingley’s Corners
Sibleya
Doctor's THREE RULES Big Help to Bowels
An old time family health notice promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a easy daily bowel regimen. It urges drinking water before breakfast and regular outdoor activity plus a fixed daily hour for a bowel movement. It claims the laxative cleanses wastes without weakening the insides.
Grafton Stone Industry Roots and Early Township Life
In 1817 William Crittenden and later arrivals founded a pioneer community on land where twelve later log houses sheltered OT persons. Grafton township formed January 1818 and July 25 incorporated as a stone industry township. Grafton village lies eight miles SE of Elyria, once a stone center now reduced by cement growth. the Grafton Stone Co. dates from 1882, Grindstones remain its main product. The first school taught in 1818 by Miss Mary Sibley, and the church organized the same year by Rev. T. Brooks.
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William Crittenden
Rawsons
Elyria
Grafton
Eaton
Grafton Stone Co
Cleveland Stone Co
Mary Sibley
T. Brooks
Oberlin College to Broadcast Boris Rosenfield Recital
Oberlin College announces pianist Boris Rosenfield will be broadcast from Station WHK Cleveland Monday October 19 at 10 50 PM as the third Oberlin artist entry. Rosenfield, a faculty member of Oberlin Conservatory, will perform Debussy Arabesque Chopin Valse Op 18 and Paderewski Folon aise, noting his Paris and Vienna studies and prior Oberlin recitals.
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Oberlin
Boris Rosenfield
WHK
Cleveland
Rosenfield
Debussy
Promizme
Phipp
Paris
Ensenberger
Vienna
Oberlin Conservatory
Oberlin to revive famed Musical Union after 1929 halt
The Musical Union at Oberlin College will resume this fall under Olaf Christiansen of the Conservatory. The Messiah will be performed at the Christmas concert, with the A Cappella Choir singing liturgical, unaccompanied music. John Thompson of Horner Conservatory visited and spoke on keyboard attacks. The Artist Series opens Oct 27 with the Cleveland Orchestra, followed by Salmond cello, and the Detroit Symphony on Nov 11, signaling the winter season launch.
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Olaf Christiansen
Conservatory
Musical Union
Oberlin
John Thompson
Horner Conservatory
Kansas City
Conservatory of Music
Cleveland Orchestra
Felix Salmond
Detroit Symphony
Know Your Chronicle Telegram Carrier Bert Stauter
Bert Stauter, fifteen, a first year high school student living at 120 Mound Street Gulf Road, delivers the Chronicle Telegram. He has seven siblings, no pets, and enjoys football and other games. He hopes to become a mechanic after finishing school.
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Bert Stauter
Mound Street
Gulf Road
Uew
Amy
Chronicle Telgram
Bert
Wellington Ellington To Stage Hallowe'en Mardi Gras
Wellington Ellington hosts the annual Mardi Gras festival led by the Morgan-Dalam Post American Legion. The Legion Drum and Bugle will lead the parade, with prizes for best storefront decorations and parade floats. Officers and committees are named, including Commander Ray Coate and Ralph Wy. Fans nominated for Legion roles. Queen Esther class notes lead to a Mary obituary-like end.
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Ellington
Hallowe
Ale Ag Fni
Ray Coate Feneral
Frank Obrig
William Wadsworth
Clitton West
Artie Jones
Arthur MecQuate
Tim Reep
Ernest Peres
Burt Curtica
Elder
Charles Seeley
Geoge Omeraid
Ernest Ohney
Ernest Hewes
Ed Wise
Wellington social and club notices and events
Knapp attends a covered dirt dinner at Miss Jean Phelps home with a class meeting and performances by Misa Mildred Brenner and Eriu Griggs, plus a Lakeside conference report by Mary Chadwick. Wellington Kiwanians praise intercity meeting with 400 attendees. Initiation of Wellington F. C. E. candidates tonight. Mr. and Mrs. John Wooster depart for San Francisco after visiting Wellington. Local PT A planning progress noted.
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Knapp
Jean Phelps
Misa Mildred Brenner
Eriu Griggs
Mary Chadwick
Wellington Eagles decorate club rooms with gala family party
Last evening the Wellington F and E held a family party in the newly decorated F OEF hall. The event featured baskets of flowers and dancing with the Hines Billing orchestra providing the music. Forty members at the Eastern...
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Eagles
Wellington F &E
Hines-Billing
Eastern Star supper and initiation noted in Masoule Hall
Stars were present at the dish supper in Masoule Hall on Tuesday evening. Sixty members attended the initiation service held later that evening. Mrs. Sara Binder and Mrs. Marie Rameer will represent the local Eastern Star chapter at the Grand chapter meeting in Toledo on October 27 and 28. EN Cooper, Civil War veteran, will be guest of honor at a birthday dinner in the G. A. R room tonight. Mayor L. D. Smith convened a committee in the Mayor's Court room to discuss the annual Red Cross campaign for the village.
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Masoule Hal
Sara Binder
Marie Rameer
Hazel Pierce
Eastern Star
Toledo
EN Cooper
Wellington
L. D. Smith
Red Cross
Ex Slave Nichols Dies in Little Rock at 111
Colonel Nichols, a former slave known for his silk topper and medals, died in Little Rock at 111. He was a familiar town figure, often seen in public and wearing his decorated attire.
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Little Rock
Ark
Nichols
Popcorn Grows Twelve Feet Tall Near Hazen
In Hazen Arkansas farmer J L Fisher reported popcorn stalks growing twelve feet tall near his farm. The tallest stalk bore four unusually large, well developed ears and the witness described the extraordinary growth observed in the field.
Mello-Glo Face Powder Promises Lasting Shine Reduction
Advertises MBELLO-GLO face powder with a New French process for longer wear and smaller pores. Claims include non drying formula, non pasty complexion, and a youthful look. Sold at Crandall's Drug Store and C. W. Phillips Drug Store.
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United States
Woman praises Pape's Diapepsin for indigestion relief
Mrs. B Eastman of Denver reports that after trying many remedies she found Pape's Diapepsin effective for indigestion. She can eat cabbage without distress and feels stronger. The statement echoes many others who credit Diapepsin with relief from heartburn gas belching headaches and nausea.
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Gratton Township
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caronet
Doctors
Oberlin College Musical Notes
The
Berlin
Mueal Lninn
Zod
Table
Sracket
Noc Lampa
the Heldmyer Hardware CO
Chronicle- Telegram
Fans
Legion
Ralph Wy. Fans
Aerican Legion Post
H. H. Reep
Ernest Henes
Burt Curtice
el. Rider
H. McClafflin
Carl Townsend
George Omerold
EB Evans
F. B. Gregg
W. J Powell
Chiff West
Queen Esther Lass
Queen Esther Sunday School
Methodist Sunday School
Mary
Wellington F. C. E
California
John Wooster
Erwin Adams
San Francisco
Wellington Kiwanis
Akron
Mayflower Hotel
J. H. Page
Harry Lee
Harlan Dudiey
Charles Barnes
H. Pase
Lorajn
PT. A
P. E. Maddock
Elyria Saving and Trust Building
Howard B. Somers
Dundon
U.S
Elyria Lumber & Coal CO
C. A
Thrift
Foster-Fitch
Park Clothcraft
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