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- Joined in July
Several matrimonial events taking place last evening.
Daly-Gritton
For some time it has been hinted by many that Frank Gritton was soon to number himself among the benedicts. The rumors settled into certainty yesterday when a license to wed was issued to Frank M. Gritton and Miss Cynthia Daly by the county clerk. The wedding was a quiet one, and took place in the parlors of the Episcopal rectory. Only the witnesses and the relatives of the contracting parties were present. Mr. Gritton is well known in Danville, where he has always lived. When but a mere lad he entered the service of the Illinois Printing Co. as an apprentice in the press-room, and by industry rose rapidly through the various stages of "devil" to the level of a finished workman. He was for some time an employ of the Marshall Times, and resigned to accept a similar position on The Press. He is at present working for the Illinois Printing Co. The bride, Miss Cynthia Daly, is well known as a young lady of rare personal charms and mental attainments. The young couple will reside in a cosy little home on Sherman street. May the shadows never gather on the horizon of their married life nor tempest threaten the calm of their peaceful happiness.
Newspaper clipping from Cora (Gritton) Hedges. Commercial News, Danville, Illinois. No date available.
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- LKH note: Only clue is that he was a pressman, but likely to be Frank Marshall Gritton.
Frank Gritton, pressman in The News office, moved his family from Danville to this city the fore part of the week.
The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois, Saturday, 18 June 1892, page 1.
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- Mrs. Cora Hedge of Fairmount has been visiting the family of Frank Gritton on East Park street this week.
The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 27 May 1893, page 1.
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- Mrs. M.L. Gritton of Danville visited her son Frank of this city over Sunday.
The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 13 May 1893, page 1.
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- F.M. Gritton and family were in Danville from Saturday until Wednesday morning visiting relatives and friends and enjoying the Fourth.
The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 3 July 1893, page 1.
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- Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Gritton of Danville spent Christmas with their son, F.M. Gritton
The Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 30 December 1893, page 1.
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- F.M. Gritton has purchased of Keller Walters a residence property on North Walnut street. He will have the house raised and another room added before moving in.
Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Monday, 19 August 1895, page 3.
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- Frank M. Gritton, foreman of The News press room, spent Sunday, with his family, visiting relatives at Fairmount.
Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 31 August 1895, page 12.
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- The Only Accident
While F.M. Gritton and Mrs. Samuel Hunsicker of Champaign and Mrs. Gus Rosenbaum of this place were driving back from the fair grounds in the evening the horse attached their buggy became frightened at a passing horseback rider and ran away. All were thrown from the buggy, and both women were considerably, though not seriously injured. This was the only accident of any consequence during the day.
Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 10 June 1897, page 1.
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- A Good Appointment.
Frank M. Gritton Goes to the Government Printing Office.
Frank M. Gritton, foreman of The News, has been appointed a pressman in the government printing office at Washington, D.C. Mr. Gritton is an expert workman and understands thoroughly every thing about printing machinery. He is a stalwart republican and in every way a deserving man. His appointment will be the occasion for many congratulations.
Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Saturday, 18 December 1897, page 1.
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- Off For Washington.
Frank M. Gritton Takes a Position in the Government Printing Office.
F.M. Gritton, for six years past foreman of The News press room, departed Sunday afternoon for Washington, D.C., to take the position in the government printing office to which he was recently appointed. He is succeeded in The News office by his brother, Allan Gritton of Danville, a thoroughly experience man in the work.
F.M. Gritton sold his residence property Saturday to Mr. Lyons, manager of the carpet renovator, but Mrs. Gritton and the children will remain here a few weeks until arrangements are made for their removal to washington.
Allan Gritton expects to move his family to this city in a short time.
Champaign County News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 5 January 1898, page 2.
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- Obituary
LKH note: the headline in this article is WRONG. It’s Robert’s brother, Frank, who has died.
Robert Gritton Dies
Robert E. Gritton, 978 E. Eldorado St., received word of the death of his brother, Frank M., 88, of Washington, D.C. Mr. Gritton died Tuesday in his home.
A retired government printing pressman, Mr. Gritton was employed at that job more than 50 years. He had visited in Decatur several times.
He leaves his wife, Cynthia; a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Mansuy of Washington, D.C.; one son, Harry, Washington, D.C., and his brother. One daughter preceded him in death.
Funeral services and burial were today in Washington, D.C.
The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois. Friday, 24 December 1954.
LKH note: And then the paper got it wrong in a different way when they ran the story the next day.
Frank Gritton Dies
Frank E. Gritton, 978 E. Eldorado St., received word of the death of his brother, Frank M., 88, of Washington D.C. Mr. Gritton died Tuesday in his home.
A retired government printing pressman, Mr. Gritton was employed at that job more than 50 years. He had visited Decatur several times.
Funeral services and burial were yesterday in Washington, D.C.
The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois. Saturday, 25 December 1954.
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- Gritton, Frank M., On Tuesday, December 21, 1954, at his residence, 2013 Lawrence st. Ne., Frank M. Gritton, beloved husband of Mrs. Cynthia Gritton, Father of Harry A. Gritton and Mrs. John S. Mansuy, brother of Ed. Gritton of Decatur, Ill. Mr. Gritton also is survived by four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Lee Funeral Home, 4th st. and Mass. ave. ne., where services will be held at Friday, December 24, at 2:30 p.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery.
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