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Parents: John and Amy (Syphers) Grandstaff
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OriginalNotes: Find A Grave 125623002 for Neltie C. Grandstaff; b. 1878; d. 26 Dec. 1946, buried Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis, St. Joseph Co., Michigan; spouse Lillie Pearl

Indiana Death Certificates: Neltie Curtis Grandstaff, b. 5 July 1878 in Monmouth, Ind; d. 26 Dec. 1946, Granger, St. Joseph Co., IN; Paretns John and Amy (Syphers) Grandstaff; spouse Lillie Pearl Grandstaff; occupation invalid; veteran of Spanish American War

Hartford City Telegram, May 14, 1913, p. 5 - Sensational Case Filed in Court - Photographer N. C. Grandstaff accusing wife of unfaithfulness to seek divorce. Accused her of adultery and claims to have names of at least 7 men who have been to friendly with Mrs. Grandstaff. Names 3 small children. He has known for 7 months. "She begged me to sell and leave the city, which I did. We went to 2 other towns, but in both she went astray and we finally came back to Hartford City.

Hartford City Telegram, May 14, 1913, p. 1 - Grandstaffs are Reconciled. Divorce suit filed yesterday by N. C. Grandstaff will be dismissed. Mrs. Grandstaff returned last evening They will make their home in the Smith block on North Jefferson street, where Mr. Grandstaff has his studio.
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CATNUM: 3062
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City: Greenfield
State: IN
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OriginalSource: Greenfield Republican, Apr. 24, 1913, p. 2 - J. W. Orr Purchases Grandstaff Studio. Deal made Friday in which Jesse Orr became owner of Grandstaff studio. Orr was formerly the owner of the studio, but a few months ago sold out to N. C. Grandstaff, who came here from Hartford City. Orr took possessio of studio this morning and will conduct the business in the same careful and obliging manner. Grandstaff will return to Hartford City.

Hartford City Telegram, Feb. 5, 1913, p. 4 - N. C. Grandstaff and family are here from Michigan, where they have been visiting. Mr. Grandstaff has purchased a photo gallery in Greenfield, Ind., and will leave soon for that city.
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City: Hartford City
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OriginalSource: Hartford City Telegram, Feb. 21, 1912, p. 2 - Photographer N. C. Grandstaff, who occupies a suite of rooms upstairs will seek new quarters because of vibrations from the whirring motors make it impossible to take pictures. Carpenters are at work making over the interior of the 2 south rooms in the Smith block of N. Jefferson st. where the headquarters of the Blackford county garage will be located. 

Hartford City Telegram, Aug. 7, 1912, p. 1 - Platinum Paper is Demonstrated Here - W. A. Rockwood, Paper Expert of Rochester, NY, will give 2 day demonstration of platinum paper at N. C. Grandstaff studio on Jefferson street. Platinum paper is used mainly for large photographs and is the best paper manufactured. Anyone desiring to come, is cordially invited to attend the demonstration.

Hartford City Telegram, May 14, 1913, p. 1 - Grandstaffs are Reconciled. Divorce suit filed yesterday by N. C. Grandstaff will be dismissed. Mrs. Grandstaff returned last evening They will make their home in the Smith block on North Jefferson street, where Mr. Grandstaff has his studio.
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OriginalSource: Hartford City Telegram, Feb. 5, 1913, p. 4 - N. C. Grandstaff and family are here from Michigan, where they have been visiting. Mr. Grandstaff has purchased a photo gallery in Greenfield, Ind., and will leave soon for that city.

Greenfield Republican, Apr. 24, 1913, p. 2 - J. W. Orr Purchases Grandstaff Studio. Deal made Friday in which Jesse Orr became owner of Grandstaff studio. Orr was formerly the owner of the studio, but a few months ago sold out to N. C. Grandstaff, who came here from Hartford City. Orr took possessio of studio this morning and will conduct the business in the same careful and obliging manner. Grandstaff will return to Hartford City.

Bulletin of Photography, Aug. 6, 1913, p. 184: The Grandstaff Studio, of Hartford City, Ind., was sold on July 22d to N. E. Nelson.

Hartford City News-Times, Nov. 30, 1968, p. 6 "History Can be Found in Nelson Studio," by Ed Henderson. Photographs by Arnold McCombs. Article about Noble Ernest Nelson of Hartford City. In 1912 he went into business for himself at the old Grandstaff Studio, located where Joe's downtown IGA is now.
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