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Show January 31, 1996 - The Pyramid Charles Crawforth history adds to Centennial stories Editor's note: This is a story of himself. He had a well that was Charles Crawforth written by 90 feet deep. I remember watchEva Brough Hansen, grand- daughter, and submitted by Tessie Pyper, Spring City. SPRING CITY-- - Young and old residents alike have heard the story of the haunted house south of town known to most of us as "Crawfords". While the house was empty and in disrepair, many young people visited especially on Halloween. It was recently purchased and restored by Scott Anderson. Charles Crawforth was bom Sutton-on-hul- l, in Yorkshire, England, on May 24, 1824. As a young man, he worked for some wealthy people as their coachman and took care of the horses. One evening, he and two other men were in the bam taking care of the horses. One of the men was carrying a candle and accidently let it fall in a barrel of gun powder. The other two men were killed, but my grandfather was behind some lumber survived though badly injured. He had a hole in the back of his head and was in the hospital for nine months. The first thing he remembered after the accident was asking his mother if the strawberries were ripe. It took him several years to recuperate. He had a silver plate in his head for the rest of Ins life. He married my grandmother, Martha Moore, on Sept. 12, 1852. Crawforth said he always felt the Lord was with him as he was the only member of his family to join the Mormon Church. He was baptized Sept. 17, 1854 by Elder Thomas Williams. He left Liverpool, March 30, 1855, aboard the ship Gunta, with 572 other converts. ing the wooden buckets go up and down and wondering why it took so long. He once fell into that well while it was being cleaned. It was a hard job getting him back up. He walked to town almost every day. He often walked to Nephi, 30 miles away, to visit one of his daughters and then walk back home. Always on May Day, traditionally held May 1, the school would go to his home to celebrate. We were always met by two large dogs and four peacocks. The peacocks were beautiful as they spread their tails. There was always a Maypole to braid. An organ was carried out by wagon, so dancing and singing could take place. It was always a special time everyone looked forward to. My grandfather had a wonderful vegetable garden, with all types of flowers, which he could name. He had learned to garden from his employers in England. He had trees that bore four kinds of fruit. He made vinegar, from his own vinegar press, wine and cider. He also planted the asparagus which grows wildly abundant in the area. When children came to visit, he would throw a bucket of walnuts on the rock walk that surrounded the house and give them a hammer to crack the nuts. He also had a good sense of humor and loved telling jokes. His front fence was woven twigs and partly covered with honey suckle. He worked with the bees without a veil. He had a few cows and a horse he called Jin. He fed his animals chopped com, carrots and cabbage. His animals were always fat and shiny. One time a cow was found in the hills with a calf. He was given the calf and asked to keep the cow. The cow was so thin, it should have been killed. But Grandfather, through his special nurturing, was able to kill the cow for a beef by spring, it was so fat. He was the father of 10 children, five boys and five girls. My mother was the oldest daughter. The children were Francis Moore, who died in infancy; Jane Elizabeth; Mary; Sarah Ann; Charles Lawson; James Moore; George Francis; Martha; Fanny Susanna; and John William. Page Three ampete Life ' FAIRVIE- W- Mr. and Mrs. James Hendrickson announce the marriage of their daughter, Rebecka Kate, to Matthew Wade Rawlinson, son of Marjorie Rawlinson, Lehi, and Myron Rawlinson, on Jan. 27, 1996. The bride is a graduate of North Sanpete High School and works for Toys R Us. The bridegroom is a graduate of Mountain View High School and is employed at Fugal and Sons. They are making their home in Orem. i'strS: J'rnl MP Library featuring in Sutton, England. She died Feb. 9, 1886, and was buried in Spring City. Grandfather died Oct. 30, 1910, and was also buried in Spring City. grandmothers death, he eventually married Mrs. Miles and then a Mrs. Hudson. After MT. PLEASAN- T- Gailene Hooper, a Spring City resident, entertained local children at the librarys home school and preschool story time this past week. All preschool and home xhool children are welcome to attend. The story time will be held each Wednesday at 11 a.m. for the next seven weeks. For more information call Ms. Hooper discussed ways Sanpete children a century ago helped out at home. She brought in a laundry mb, wringer, washboards, complete with homemade lye soap and the children helped do the laundry the way did. She also had wool for the children to card and spin. Pictures of cook stoves used in Sanpete County were shown to the children. (Pictures courtesy of Fairview Museum) Stories were told about how Bothilda Frandsen. a Sanpete native, helped her family fill mattresses each year, as a young child, with fresh straw and what 462-324- Crib corner fun it was to have a high fluffy mattress. She explained how Leo Christian Larsen, another native, would help his mother make soap and then be excited when he would get a square of his own to carve his name in at the end of the day. MT. PLEASAN-T- David and Joan Peel announce the birth of their daughter Alexis Peel. She was bom Jan. 22, 1996, in Pay-so- n at Mountain View Hospital. are Dean and Grandparents Carma Jensen, Moroni, David Peel, Mt. Pleasant, and the late Betty Lou Peel. 0. L011DY, LOBBY LOOK WHOS 40 Through sunshine, rain or "hail" great-grand- He came to Utah that same year, crossing the plains in William Glovers Company. Upon his arrival in Utah, he made his home in Provo for many years. He was a fanner and made brooms from rabbit brush. He sold them for matches. k. He was, a High Priest and a. ward teacher. He was also active in civic affairs, serving as city councilman. He moved to Spring City, Sanpete County, in 1874. One year, he went to Grass Valley to guard against the Indians. He had to furnish his own horse, saddle and ammunition. At that time, the Indians had been giving the settlers a lot of trouble. He built his own home, about two miles from town, with white stone, quarried from the hills - He is the man to bring you the "mail." We ed really appreciate you good ole' "Dan" Happy 40th to our favorite Delivery "Man. " Charles and Mary Moore Crawforth called the lovely rock home south of Spring City home. The Crawforth home was believed by area youth to be haunted. It has since been restored. 100 home equity loans approved in 30 minutes , Mt. Pleasant Library features story teller about life 100 years ago as part of their weekly Gailene Hooper, who relates Centennial stories home school and preschool story time. An over the phone. Open House was held Saturday, Jan. 27, 1 996 honor of Dan & lla Tidwell's in 65th Wedding Anniversary & Dan's 90th Birthday at the couple's home in Mt. Pleasant. Our thanks to all who helped make this day a special event Who says you cant have it all? Or less! You can borrow up to 100 of Getting a home equity loan has the equity in your home, in- ; never been easier. Just call 30mnute to apply stead of the 80 most banks will lend you. 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