28 10 6624 http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b94d404e43a79126ae64e210dae7c82d.jpg 7d71b7085e457f13a7da457b20cb2d1a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Description An account of the resource This collection from the early 20th century contains Daisy E. Wheaton's Stereograph collection which documents her travels across the United States with her husband, Charles, and several of their friends. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Daisy Wheaton and Ivah Knox in Bel Air Subject The topic of the resource Architecture--California--Los Angeles County--Bel Air--Early 20th century Bel Air--California--Los Angeles County--Early 20th century Ohio--Delaware County--Sunbury--History--Early 20th century Personal narratives--American--Early 20th century Photography--Stereographs--United States--Early 20th century Travel--United States--California--Los Angeles County--Bel Air--Early 20th century Description An account of the resource This photo was taken sometime in February 1930. by Wm V. Knox - who with his wife Ivah Wilson-Knox spent several weeks in Los Angeles and vicinity in Jan. and Feb. We motored together a great deal, - sometimes in the Knox car, more often in mine - and always I was the guide. The residence was built by the late Gene Stratton - Porter - the novelist. After her death it became the home of her daughter Mrs Meehan Ivah Knox and Daisy Wheaton (myself) in the foreground - It is all hillsides and mansions in fashionable "Bel Air" - near Beverly Hills - Calif. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Daisy E Green Wheaton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Feb 1930 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Photographer: Wm V. Knox Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Relation A related resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Stereograph Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 30210312451981 http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9f84e789527b065fe2ad8a4d5d4fdd15.jpg e28d1cd960e6779ca48e36f1a8723ffe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Description An account of the resource This collection from the early 20th century contains Daisy E. Wheaton's Stereograph collection which documents her travels across the United States with her husband, Charles, and several of their friends. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Daisy Wheaton Blank Post Card Subject The topic of the resource Ohio--Delaware County--Sunbury--History--Early 20th century Personal narratives--American--Early 20th century Photography--United States--Early 20th century Travel--United States--Florida--Miami-Dade County--Miami--Early 20th century Description An account of the resource This picture is attached to a blank postcard. It is possible that the woman standing is Daisy Wheaton and the woman sitting is Mother Main. It is likely that they are in Florida. If you have information about the content of this postcard, email history@yourcl.org Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Daisy E Green Wheaton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource early 1900s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Relation A related resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Postcard Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 30210312451981 http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ada42954e4ec7638f44ae744c898bb8a.jpg 9498c657e4d836ceff72ef8df3827ed9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Description An account of the resource This collection from the early 20th century contains Daisy E. Wheaton's Stereograph collection which documents her travels across the United States with her husband, Charles, and several of their friends. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dam North of Columbus Subject The topic of the resource Ohio--Delaware County--Sunbury--History--Early 20th century Personal narratives--American--Early 20th century Photography--Stereographs--United States--Early 20th century Travel--United States--Ohio--Early 20th century Description An account of the resource Dam North of Columbus Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Daisy E Green Wheaton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource early 1900s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Relation A related resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Stereograph Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 30210312451981 http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/95af3f1619c3acbad4ad97bd6312b042.jpg afc88d56c51c0958e8db58775c6de401 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 1] [corresponds to front cover of Daniel Bennett, Jr.] DANIEL BENNETT, JR. Title A name given to the resource Daniel Bennett, Jr. (p. 1) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/54fec0252503fab37505ba0129f887d9.jpg f51bfd3faed2841e012c6a2dc3e4dab2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page2] [corresponds to unnumbered title page of Daniel Bennett, Jr.] DANIEL BENNETT, JR. A Story of His Background and Life Written in Commemoration of the One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary of His Birth 1819 - 1969 Louise Bennett Pinney and Raymond Durling Bennett Title A name given to the resource Daniel Bennett, Jr. (p. 2) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/affd040948a4552fd023f2c888b93c38.jpg 313ee1f3f25986914601cd466df8df4b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 3] [corresponds to unnumbered page 1 of Daniel Bennett, Jr.] OUR GRANDFATHER, DANIEL BENNETT, JR. DANIEL BENNETT, Jr. was born just one hundred fifty years ago. Cities, states, colleges and churches always recognize in some special manner the completion of one hundred fifty years of their history. It is cus- tomary also, to celebrate the sesqui-centennial of the birth of our statesmen, authors, artists and others who have made a worthy contribution to our heritage. It would seem equally appropriate for us to recognize the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of the birth of this forefather of the Bennett Family - especially so, since he was a person so worthy of our admiration and esteem. We, Louise Bennett Pinney and Raymond Durling Bennett, have become increasingly interested in the last few years in learning what we can about our family back- ground and heritage. We hope we may be able to add some details to the valuable study published by Aunt Mertie Smith in 1924 under the title "Genealogy of Immi- grant Edward Bennett and Descendants", as well as to ex- plore some other branches of our ancestry. We are hoping that time and health will permit us to compile some of our findings so that they will be of interest to younger generations as they have been to us. As we have been comparing and exchanging our information recently, the question inevitably arose: What could be more appropri- ate, in this year 1969, than to tell the story of the forefather of us all - our grandfather, Daniel Bennett, Jr.? Grandfather Bennett was born March 8, 1819, one mile west of Center Village, in Harlem Township, Delaware County, Ohio. He lived all his long life of eighty-three years within a mile of his birthplace; but his life, his interests and his influence were much broader than the boundaries of any one small locality. Title A name given to the resource Daniel Bennett, Jr. (p. 3) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ba39fc2a4d7955ee90eb60d0aec0549f.jpg b1a6f108592baf76b1b5f36cb10de667 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 4] [corresponds to page 2 of Daniel Bennett, Jr.] HARLEM TOWNSHIP. Since so much of the life and experience of at least three generations of the Ben- nett family - and also of our closely related families - Adams, Mossman and Durling - is centered in Harlem Town- ship, a brief statement about this township may be of in- terest. Harlem Township is located in the extreme south- east corner of Delaware County, Ohio. The land of the township is almost uniformly level, except near the lower parts of two small streams that eventually feed into Big Walnut Creek. According to J. R. Lytle's History of Delaware County (1908), the character of the soil of Har- lem Township "is the most uniform of that of any of the eighteen townships of the county. It is a deep black loam, and very productive: the general yield of all ce- real and vegetable products in the township is much above the average for the county. There is no waste land. The timber in the native forest was luxuriant.... Almost the entire population is engaged in farming.... Along and near the lower part of Duncan Run there are extensive stone quarries, which produce Waverly stone of the very best quality, but they have been worked very little." Small wonder, is it, that several pioneer families of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, decided to settle in this area? Every history of Harlem Township tells the fol- lowing story relation to what is now the south-west quarter of the township: *Benajah Cook was a Connecticut Yankee with a college education, who came to Ohio in 1805 -06. Mr. Cook and his family traveled to Ohio by wagon and carried under the rear axle a bucket of lard, in which was buried the family fortune, in gold coin. When they reached Granville, they camped out and Mr. Cook started looking for land to purchase. Land sales were frequently conducted by the Franklin County Sheriff at Franklinton (now a part of Columbus) and land speculators attended these sales and dominated the bidding. If an outsider tried to buy the land they would run up the price on him. Terms of the sales were cash in hand. *Earl M. Murphy - The Adams Family History 1750-1967. and J. R. Lytle, History of Delaware County (1908) p.456. Title A name given to the resource Daniel Bennett, Jr. (p. 4) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c56ecf5bf4e5ec45d82f2c9db90b3eed.jpg ff1d62c46cfd72660b4c73a92d086e0e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 5] [corresponds to page 3 of Daniel Bennett, Jr.] Benajah attended some of these sales and became familiar with their methods. When he learned that 4000 acres of the land that he had chosen were to be sold to the high- est bidder by the Sheriff, he immediately prepared him- self with the necessary funds, as he hoped to make the pur- chase in case he became the lucky bidder. He was going among strangers, of course, and was liable to be robbed. For his own protection, he dressed himself in old clothes covered with patches and rags, permitted his beard to grow long, put on a dirtier shirt than usual; in short, he presented an appearance of wretchedness and poverty. Beneath his patches and rags, he concealed his gold coin. No one suspected that he had any money or was other than a beggar, and when he commenced to bid, the rival bid- ders assumed that his bidding was a farce and ceased their competition. The going price for land at that time was about two dollars an acre. Mr. Cook bid 42 cents an acre, and when no one bid against him, the bidding was closed. He then ripped off his patches, dug out the gold coin and paid for the land, 4000 acres, $1680.00. Mr. Cook kept 500 acres and sold the rest, which included the area in which the homes and farms and activities of Grand- father Bennett and his father and some of his brothers were later located. OUR GRANDFATHER, DANIEL BENNETT came from a long line of American pioneers which begins with Edward Benet, who came from Wiltshire, England to New England about 1636. According to genealogical historians, the Benets of Wiltshire, England are considered to have been the most ancient family of that name in England. The fifth generation of the family in America, included ISHMAEL BENNET, SR. (1730-1820), who was the grandfather of our grandfather, Daniel Bennett, Jr. Ishamael Bennet was born in Rhode Island, later moved to Connecticut, where he married. He later moved to Wilkes- Barre in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with his three Title A name given to the resource Daniel Bennett, Jr. (p. 5) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/15ea6a2938ab0a61e8ff947a731df3b9.jpg bfeea53a3b079375dad7946e346e10a0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 6] [corresponds to page 4 of Daniel Bennett, Jr.] children, his wife having died. He served as a private in the Revolutionary War. With his children, he was in Pittston Fort at the time of the Battle of Wyoming, Penn- sylvania, July 3, 1778. The surrender of this fort to an army of English soldiers and their Indian allies was followed by the notorious Wyoming Massacre, one of the most bloody and revolting incidents of the entire War, in which the Indians, after the capitulation of the fort, began the most ruthless torture and massacre of those, who had surrendered. Ishmael, with his three children, es- caped from the massacre, but he was able to observe some of the murderous orgy from a safe distance. After the War, about 1783, Ishmael married Abigail Weeks, whose husband and three sons had been brutally murdered by the Indians at Wyoming. Abigail, after experiencing the deep tragedy of Wyoming, became the mother of a second family of five children. Years later, in 1816, she and her husband moved from eastern Pennsylvania to Harlem Township, to join their son Daniel, who had come to Ohio a few years earlier. She was then 65 years of age. She lived to the good old age of 88 years. Three cheers for Great-great-grand- mother Abigail! Our great-grandfather, DANIEL BENNET, SR. (1783-1861) was the eldest of the five children born to Ishmael and Abigail Bennet, and was the father of our grandfather Daniel Bennett, Jr. A history of the Harlem Methodist Church, written by Mr. Kelly Adams, in 1954, states that "in 1809 Miss Sarah Adams, a beautiful young lady of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, married the Rever- end Daniel Bennet". She was twenty-one years old and he was four years older when they came to Ohio, accompanied by two of Sarah's brothers, Elijah and John Adams. Occupationally, of course, Daniel Bennet, Sr. Title A name given to the resource Daniel Bennett, Jr. (p. 6) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d8b3abec32f3f0dc98c75190c3e2e590.jpg 08f0b28e88d06fcb0923fbb7bdaf04ec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 7] [corresponds to page 5 of Daniel Bennett, Jr.] was a farmer. After coming to Ohio, he first bought 150 acres from Benajah Cook; later he added 200 more. Within three years they had cleared some land, built themselves log cabins, and, in co-operation with other pioneers, had built the first church (a log structure) in Harlem Town- ship, - in 1812, on land owned by Benajah Cook. Daniel Bennet, Sr. was also a preacher and preached the first sermon in this new church. When a young man, he had been licensed to preach in the Methodist Church and, shortly after coming to Ohio, he was ordained. Baskin's History of Delaware County* tells us that for over fifty years "he was a faithful worker in the church and during that time received no pay for his labor. For many years his house was a preaching point, and when building his last residence, he built one large room for that purpose." His home was located the the south-east corner of the in- tersection of Delaware County Roads #18 and #25, one mile directly west of Center Village. Daniel and Sarah Ben- net had eleven children. Baskin's History tells us that "they both lived to see all of their children married and all members of the church". Ishmael and Abigail Bennet and Daniel, Sr. and Sarah Bennet are all buried side by side in the cemetery at Harlem. Remarkably, their gravestones have not been discolored by age, but are still as clean and glistening white as when they were erected, perhaps over a century ago. DANIEL BENNETT, JR., our grandfather, with whom we are chiefly concerned, was the seventh of the eleven children of Daniel, Sr. and Sarah Bennet. Un- fortunately, we know very little about Daniel's early life. We do know that up to the time of his sudden and final illness, he had a "constitution of iron", that in adult life he had never been compelled to lie in bed a single day because of illness or accident, - _______________________ *Baskin, History of Delaware County, Ohio (1880) p. 839. Title A name given to the resource Daniel Bennett, Jr. (p. 7) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/86eb8f088419299d38ef9ce32ffe5298.jpg fc1e8afb3e67afd264172b8791bf33b4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 8] [corresponds to page 6 of Daniel Bennett, Jr.] although during his later years, he became quite hard of hearing. This strong constitution must have been devel- oped by years of hard toil. He was born when the country was largely a wilderness. He had helped to fell the for- ests, roll the logs, till the soil with rude implements drawn by oxen and reap the grain with the sickle. He probably followed the winding path by blazed trees through dense forests on horseback to Lancaster, the nearest place where grinding could be obtained. On his father's farm there was a brick kiln and we can imagine that Daniel, Jr. helped in making the brick. The old Harlem Church, built in 1838, was one of the buildings made with brick from this kiln. [photo Daniel Bennett, Jr.] [photo Margaret Mossman Bennett] Title A name given to the resource Daniel Bennett, Jr. (p. 8) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/56d2eca0123aa00836440d0cedb6de57.jpg 5f8c861a2ab334592550b1f0294d0f7d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 9] [corresponds to page 7 of Daniel Bennett, Jr.] Daniel Bennett, Jr. married Margaret Mossman November 30, 1848. He was twenty-nine and she was six- teen years of age. Margaret Mossman Bennett was born in Sussex County, New Jersey, May 2, 1832, and at the age of four years, moved to Ohio in a wagon, with her parents, Robert and Anna Mossman. They settled near Granville, but soon afterward moved to Harlem Township, where Marga- ret spent the remainder of her life. For a time after their marriage, she and her husband lived with her par- ents. Daniel and Margaret Bennett had four children, all of whom lived to maturity, married and became heads of families. In order of birth they were: Harwell L. (1852-1917); Lillie May (1859-1930), the wife of M. L. Williams; Russell Bigelow (1862-1927); and Mertie Lee (1866-1960), the wife of Dr. McKendree Smith. Grandfather Bennett owned and operated a farm of 150 acres. About 1865, he built an eight-room brick house, using brick produced on his own farm. The house, still standing, is located at the south-east corner of the intersection of Delaware County Roads #17 and #25, one mile north of Harlem, one mile directly west of his birth- place, and two miles directly west of Center Village. During his lifetime, the intersection came to be known as "Bennett's Corners". The old "brick pond", from which the clay used in making the brick for the house was exca- vated, is well remembered as a summer recreation center where his young grandsons, Ernest, Ray and Floyd, used to paddle homemade rafts on its muddy water. Title A name given to the resource Daniel Bennett, Jr. (p. 9) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/57a7a4231000d54e951137d37cefb634.jpg d19041aae9f11e4925f2e10f172b585b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 10] [corresponds to page 8 of Daniel Bennett, Jr.] [photo of home of Daniel Bennett in Harlem Township] The above photograph of the old home is repro- duced from an original 8" x 10" photograph taken proba- bly, about 1880. It shows the spacious, well-kept lawn, with the proud father and mother and all four children, plus the first son-in-law, Uncle Mitch Williams. For many years, Grandfather managed the 150-acre farm himself. In his later years, much of the responsibility was turned over to Uncle Mitch, who, with family, moved into the north wing of the eight-room house, while Grandfather and Grandmother Bennett occupied the south half. Aside from the farm, Grandfather Bennett owned and operated, or at least owned, a major interest in a Title A name given to the resource Daniel Bennett, Jr. (p. 10) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a368d82fc629f937b345e129f9a90318.jpg 7763e70feebdc87411ccf1127ce3dee1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 11] [corresponds to page 9 of Daniel Bennett, Jr.] stone quarry along Duncan Run, south-west of Harlem. As early as 1874, we find in son Harwell's diary many entries such as these: March 26, 1874 Worked at the quarry. April 16, 1874 Began opening a new stone quarry at Harlem. April 27, 1874 Worked in the quarry for Pa. June 2, 1874 Worked in the stone quarry. June 13, 1874 Cutting stone. Sept. 10, 1874 Worked in the stone quarry. Oct. 2, 1874 Cut stone and delivered a load. We recall that one of Grandfather's major inter- ests was the developement of good roads, by converting the dirt roads of the township into hard stone pikes, so that farmers could haul their produce and persons could travel the year round, regardless of the weather condi- tions. During the last ten years of his life, he was re- sponsible for installing stone crushing equipment in the Duncan Run quarry to provide stone for paving many of the nearby roads. Probably the happiest events in the lives of Grandfather and Grandmother Bennett were those occasions when they were surrounded by their family- children and grandchildren. To their sons and daughters who deeply respected and loved their parents, Daniel and Margaret Bennett were always "Pa" and "Ma". To the grandchildren, they were "Grandpa" and "Grandma". And to their many friends and neighbors, in their later years, they were known affectionately as "Uncle Dan'l" and "Aunt Margaret". They felt fortunate because the families of all four chil- dren lived within convenient driving distance, even in the horse-and-buggy days, of the old home. The farthest away were Mertie Smith and family, who had moved to Colum- bus, while Russell and Harwell lived in nearby Westerville. They were always welcome to the old home at any time. Title A name given to the resource Daniel Bennett, Jr. (p. 11) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a576d0e2b9eb5c7ed7e09f5a8dac8d7c.jpg 889b5867d49d24552232f26295a37eae Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 12] [corresponds to page 10 of Daniel Bennett, Jr.] Grandfather Bennett was devoted to his grand- children. He could be counted upon to bring them some candy whenever he came home from a trip to the country store. Ray remembers to this day, accurately, the fol- lowing nonsense rhyme which Grandpa took great delight in teaching to his little grandsons: Zee roo die hay dad Ben hay dad Pipe pap - Snip snap Bender brass - Go to grass The one never-to-be-forgotten annual family gathering, of course, came at Christmas time. The Christmas dinner was always a feast, topped off with Grandma's annual masterpiece, the hickory nut cake. Three generations, fifteen to eighteen person, would gather around the long extension table, with its solid walnut top and solid cherry base- the same table that now, beautifully refinished serves the fourth and fifth generations in Eleanor and Paul Gentzel's attractive Early American dining room in Rocky River, Ohio Without doubt, the most memorable social event of all occurred in 1898. The invitation, printed in gold, read: 1848 1898 Mr. & Mrs. D. Bennett request the pleasure of your presence at their GOLDEN WEDDING November Thirtieth, Eighteen Hundred and Ninety-eight from 11 to 4. No Presents Title A name given to the resource Daniel Bennett, Jr. (p. 12) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/cfa4ff302ec2f9465576421ddf5bcfd5.jpg 6e24c1720230270681e70b5b85f30fa1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 13] [corresponds to page 11 of Daniel Bennett, Jr.] All of the family and a host of friends gathered in the old home to celebrate with Daniel and Margaret Bennett their fifty years of happy, busy and very useful life to- gether. A remarkable fifty years it was: All of their sons and daughters, with their wives and husbands and chil- dren (except for two grandchildren, who had died in very early infancy) were living and were present - a remarkable record of fifty years of family ties unbroken by death. Love for his church, with a deep Christian faith, was a dominant element and a major interest dur- ing Grandfather's entire life. He was a member of the Methodist Church for over seventy-one years, more than fifty of which he was a class leader. Mr. Kelly Adams, in his History of the Harlem Methodist Church, tells us that Grandfather Bennett was a very generous contributor toward the cost of building the church in 1838. This church was always an object of his devotion, and weather was never too bad to keep him from attending, and partici- pating in its services. The old church building one- half mile north of Harlem, is still standing. Daniel Bennett had never known illness until, in the eighty-third year of his life, in December 1901, he suffered a stroke. During most of his remaining twelve weeks, he was able to walk and even to attend church, but was deprived almost entirely of his speech. He would sometimes try very hard to converse with friends, but, being unable to do so, would turn it aside with a smile. During such times as he was able to make his thoughts known in broken sentences, he had nothing to say about his farm, but his whole thought seemed to be about the church and about how he might do a little more good in the few days he had left to work. When anyone would sing to him one of his favorite hymns, his lips would seem to follow the words, although he could not utter the sounds. Title A name given to the resource Daniel Bennett, Jr. (p. 13) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/bc10a69a20c3bd1e7112b40a0ecf856c.jpg 40869a8961de059ace538196080c3578 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 14] [corresponds to page 12 of Daniel Bennett, Jr.] Grandfather and Grandmother lived to complete over fifty-three years of life together. Grandfather's death occurred March 13, 1902 at age 83 years and five days. Grandmother died eight months later, November 15, 1902. In 1923, a most fitting memorial to his father was given to the Westerville Methodist Church by Russell Bennett. In that year, when the church sanctuary was re- modled, Russell presented a pipe organ to the church in memory of his father - a man who had always loved the old, familiar hymns of the church. The Dedication Service for the Bennett Memorial Organ was held on December 16, 1923. The organ was play- ed by Rowland P. Downing, then organist for the Broad Street Presbyterian Church of Columbus. Mr. Downing was a resident of Westerville and a native of Harlem Township, his boyhood home having been on a farm adjoining that of our Grandfather Bennett. When the new church was built in 1958-59, the old organ had served its purpose and was replaced by a new one given by the Johnston families. The wood cover- ing of the pipes of the old organ was used for paneling the walls of the ladies' lounge of the new church; thus a part of the old organ still carries on in the church now known as the Messiah United Methodist Church of West- erville, Ohio. We close this sesqui-centennial story by quoting excerpts from a letter written to Harwell Bennett on May 14, 1902, by Dr. J. C. Arbuckle, upon having heard of Grandfather Bennett's death. Rev. Arbuckle had been Superintendent of the Columbus District of the Methodist Church and had had frequent contacts with Daniel Bennett at meetings with the Harlem Church. Dr. Arbuckle's letter, in well chosen words, also expresses our own Title A name given to the resource Daniel Bennett, Jr. (p. 14) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/34420678b0f5d1e7c85cf0fdac4e0648.jpg 762875ffea72f5d7acfa7c13e246634d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 15] [corresponds to page 13 of Daniel Bennett, Jr.] thoughts about our Grandfather Bennett: "I regard it a great privilege to have had the pleasure of knowing and being acquainted with a man of such no- bility of character and of such real personal worth as Daniel Bennett.... He was an honor to his friends, his family and his community.... Daniel Bennett was, first, a Christian man. He stood with open heart and hand ready to help in every good word and work.... He was faithful, reliable, could be counted upon.... He be- lieved in the church. He gave to the church his time, money and efforts. Daniel Bennett was a man who made his life stand for something in real benefit and help- fulness to others.... I admired him for his clean cut convictions, his courage, his generous spirit, and for his noble and manly life.... He was no ordinary man.... He left to us the heritage of a beautiful Christian life." Title A name given to the resource Daniel Bennett, Jr. (p. 15) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/35e10e057776e5cf7ed60a681df7ff34.jpg 6b09ad8cb119a9b877843847adc406f3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 16] [corresponds to page 14 of Daniel Bennett, Jr.] THE BENNETT FAMILY LINE From Edward Benet to the Family of Daniel Bennett, Jr. Generation in America 1 Edward Benet Came from Wiltshire, England to Massachusetts, 1636. Died 1646. 2 Samuel Benet I (1628-1684) 3 Samuel Benet II (1654-1735) 4 Samuel Benet III (1690- ) 1716 m. Mary Stafford 5 Ishmael Bennet, Sr. (1730-1820) About 1761 m. Martha ---. ( -1775) They had three children. 1783 m. Abigail Beers Weeks (1751-1839). They had five children of whom the eldest was Daniel, apparently the only one who came to Ohio. 6 Daniel Bennet Sr. (1783-1861) 1809 m. Sarah Adams (1787-1872). They had eleven chil- dren, all of whom married: William, Harriott, Susanna, Clarcy, Hulda, Hannah, Daniel, Sally (Adams), Mary (Fetters), Rev. Russell Bigelow, John Wesley. 7 Daniel Bennett, Jr. (1819-1902) 1848 m. Margaret Elizabeth Mossman (1832-1902). They had four children: Haewell L., Lillie May (Williams), Russell Bigelow, Mertie Lee (Smith). Title A name given to the resource Daniel Bennett, Jr. (p. 16) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d7276a1db7219327317d604559ebbbc7.jpg 1dc24827f1dd54eadb8ccdb39da34dc1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [Page 17] [corresponds to note on back cover of Daniel Bennett, Jr.] Velma Bagley I'm glad to be able to send you this little story about Harlem Twp. and Louise's and my grandfather. With best wishes, Raymond B. Title A name given to the resource Daniel Bennett, Jr. (p. 17) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Harlem Township Description An account of the resource This collection contains items related to the history and development of Harlem Township. Items in the Harlem Township collection currently include the Haycook Civil War Letters (Mary, Nathaniel, George), Enumeration of Youth of each school sub-district for selected years between 1893-1907, and a biography of Daniel Bennett, Jr.(1819-1902) who lived and worked in Harlem Township. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Daniel Bennett, Jr. Description An account of the resource This document is the biography of Daniel Bennett, Jr., written by his grandchildren Louise Bennett Pinney and Raymond Durling Bennett to commemorate the 150th annivesary of his birth. 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Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 1] [corresponds to front of item 1 of David Bricker Letters] Sunbury January 13, 1882 One year after date we [illegible] to pay D E Bricker or [illegible] Seven Hundred Dolars for value received Eight of [illegible] W.F. & J. Waldron. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 1) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b05a0b35d2dc1facc58f7d00945d5a6c.jpg 14e483ae5c5ee6b024055b4c08215018 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 2] [corresponds to back of item 1 of David Bricker Letters] Ap 28" 1884 Received on the within note three Hundred Dollars Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 2) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/18a9723903d61dca4edbe8f80dc949b4.jpg a0053590057a1092e2d747d292a3b7ed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 3] [corresponds to front of item 2 of David Bricker Letters] $215.00 Sunbury, O Feb 29 1884 One year after date I promise to pay to the order of David E. Bricker Two Hundred and fifteen Dollars Value received with interest at 8% per cent This note security ( chattel [illegible] ( Sunbury Monitor office ( W.T. Wharry Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 3) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5572689817f3a2bb77c303c725d99ffb.jpg a20db922d2821a354e24e21672992468 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 4] [corresponds to back of item 2 of David Bricker Letters] Dec 22nd 1885 Rec $50 on within note. June 2nd 1886 Recd $50 on within note Dec 22, 1886 Recd $4.30 Jan 15 - 1887 Recd. $25.00 Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 4) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b927e22118b30b58e5bbfcc263b693e4.jpg 59f863b8840b66d11e78b5a73bab26e0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 5] [corresponds to front of item 3 of David Bricker Letters] April 1st 1884. On or before the 1st day of July A.D. 1887 I promise to pay John Armstrong attorney for the heirs of Cyrus Longshore Dec. on order the sum of Eight hundred and seventy five dollars, Value recived with interest. This note is secured by a mortgage on real estate. Payable at Vans Valley Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 5) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6bee8eeebb9bdb0ba3b4b04b9e5aa526.jpg 2363982f717a7ea319fb92c2861b8b6d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 6] [corresponds to back of item 3 of David Bricker Letters] D.E. Bricker Note $875.00 Due July 1, 1887 The above note assigned to C. Longshore by J.A. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 6) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1cdb37eb6f7c410dc5b94e60683280d8.jpg b6ac7375b32cac89ffd75bdf6b49b210 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 7] [corresponds to front of item 4 of David Bricker Letters] April 1st 1884. On or before the 1st day of July A.D. 1885 I promise to pay John Armstrong attorney for the heirs of Cyrus Longshore dec. on order the sum of eight hundred and seventy five Dollars value recived, with interest. This note is secured by a mortgage on real estate. Payable at Vans Valley Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 7) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6b027a6bf2c9913cdc195d5c450563c8.jpg baeee5322f615d1af3bd63bee2af3d14 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 8] [corresponds to back of item 4 of David Bricker Letters] D E Bricker Note $875.00 Due July 1, 1885 Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 8) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/aa1ad7d9ac60d67196157c7a9df5e720.jpg cafd7b4b29c6e62916c3c3e26cd20ffa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 9] [corresponds to front of item 5 of David Bricker Letters] April 1st 1884. On or before the 1st day of July A.D. 1888 I promise to pay John Armstrong Atty. for the heirs of Cyrus Longshore dec. on order the sum of Eight hundred and seventy five dollars value recived with interest. This note is secured by a mortgage on real estate Payable at Vans Valley Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 9) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ba3bb75df5fd8d8629dd7a4eb45c2c5d.jpg b6b69453430ea27b7e62cab88cdcaa72 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 10] [corresponds to back of item 5 of David Bricker Letters] D.E. Bricker Note $875.00 Due July 1, 1888 Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 10) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d2ce2228d2ab2b2504f3d5f61ae77c94.jpg 93fc9f7671a7a096e277f5ae0dd688b1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 11] [corresponds to front of item 6 of David Bricker Letters] April 1st 1884. On or before the 1st day of July A.D 1886 I promise to pay John Armstrong attorney for the heirs of Cyrus Longshore Dec. on order the sum of Eight hundred and seventy five dollars value recived, with interest. This note is secured by a mortgage on real estate. Payable at Vans Valley Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 11) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/684bd2ba2cfc354e74c829daf892a4de.jpg 83cd8e7c8012a90672beac38c3785062 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 12] [corresponds to back of item 6 of David Bricker Letters] Received May 6" 1885 on the w [page torn] & Interest amt to One Hundred & Eight [page torn] Received June 23" 1885 on the within J. Armstrong attor 1/5 Interest amt one Hundred & Eighty Seven 69/100 dollars - J. Armstrong attor D.E. Bricker Note $875.00 Due July 1, 1886 Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 12) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0f34435dfaa595da1bbdcd00c3b6a52c.jpg bcff38b720d02e8cb8b9a21684e46fcf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 13] [corresponds to item 7 of David Bricker Letters] Centerburg, O. Sep 18/07 Dear sir; I was talking with Will Saunders about your farm and he said you wanted to rent it on the halves I would like to rent it of you if we could agree, let me know as soon as possible, if you want to rent Yours Charley C. Huddlestun R.D. #2 Centerburg Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 13) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9097e9871455d607de321b4b57bd1db9.jpg 1a2e4b1c36e5b3b70eb626a6db048e71 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 14] [corresponds to item 8 of David Bricker Letters] Sunbury O., Sept. 7/07 Mr. H. T. Van Kirk Dear Sir; As I wish to rent a farm in this neighborhood and understand you are guardian to your daughter would like your terms on the farm in Porter Tp., if you intend renting it. Would prefer cash rent. Yours Truly G.E. Gray Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 14) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c84f32c607ef8aeb68d6a1ca420e6100.jpg 11cb0f02155e14f765499fcac2d58abf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 15] [corresponds to item 9 of David Bricker Letters] Sept 19. 07 Olive Green O. Dear Sir I thought I would write you a short letter in regard to your farm. I saw Mr Saunders this morning and he said he had rented the Baker Farm. And I thought I would write and see if you would give me a chance on your farm Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 15) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a0b2691e2a21cfc958e2c99ffe808712.jpg 6b3d70263a80cdab3701e6cd8645e5af Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 16] [corresponds to item 10 of David Bricker Letters] I think that I can do you as much good as any one farm- ing on the shares I will take the Farm on these conditions One half of the Horses Hogs & Wheat Take one half (1/2) gain. and stand one half loss Hay Oats Cattle & Sheep one third (1/3) In this one third 1/3 gain and one third loss and you furnish me three Cows for my own use Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 16) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/843d6ad97e1dbcba8c2f8ab227e7a44a.jpg 1f88c7f6c8549198078fe640c733ca9d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 17] [corresponds to item 11 of David Bricker Letters] You are to furnish Stock to stock up the Farm and I stand a share of loss or take a share of gain after first cash is payed. Would like to here from you in regard to this matter in a few days. Yours Truly W.F. Edwards, Olive Green, O. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 17) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4da8641cc6ca0d3d114d7426d9a1bf89.jpg 8d33eee4fcd7a92769aa20fd5985184c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 18] [corresponds to item 12 of David Bricker Letters] Dr H H Van Kirk, U.S. Army. FORT DUCHESNE OCT 4 6PM 1907 UTAH. Mr David Bricker, Galena, Ohio. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 18) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/09187b954bfab5b7aad83080d06acb1e.jpg 3ee9bdb4e7cd5bf2b01812b8bd9b9420 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 19] [corresponds to item 13 of David Bricker Letters] Fort Duchesne, Utah. October 1st, 1907. Mr David Bricker, Galena, Ohio, Dear Sir: Yours of September 26th received. I am glad to know that you can spare some time to look after the renting of the Johnson farm. It is nearly out of the question for me to make satisfactory arrangements with a renter. Several men have written to me about it, and I enclose you letters from Mr Edwards, Huddlestun and George Grey. Mr Grey as you will notice by his letter, wishes to rent for cash. I expect that if you could make satisfactory arrangements, with a good man for cash it would probably be better the first year, than to undertake to stock it on shares. I will leave this business to you now and any arrangements you may make will be all right with me. I expect it will be necessary during the sale for someone to look after my interests, and I will leave that to you. If you can I would also like to have you attend to the insurance. There seems to be plenty of men after farms this fall, and I hope we will be able to get hold of a good one. Anything you wish to know just write me and I will give you all the information I can. Yours truly, H.H. VanKirk Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 19) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f907e42d6f7655a05c6e024e1b6360ba.jpg d4e83ccda59551d63fe12219b583d0d2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 20] [corresponds to item 14 of David Bricker Letters] H.H. Van Kirk FORT DUCHESNE MAR 16 6AM 1909 Mr. D. E. Bricker, Galena, Ohio. (Del Co) Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 20) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b1e500636220b0e8dfcb3fed774916fa.jpg 7382f4048667a648ed157b66f9d5d57a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 21] [corresponds to front of item 15 of David Bricker Letters] Ft Duchesne Utah, March 16th D.E. Bricker Galena, O. Dear Sir Yours of the 10 wich just rec'd. I note in some where you acknowledge receipt of $2750. I guess you did not notice in the letter when I stated that the check was to cover the certificate of deposit and the balance for the ck was in the Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 21) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/58f22b742ce9da58c646f2ef386a2ed5.jpg c697b03eb128fa4c7f71b0c4c5ccb659 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 22] [corresponds to back of item 15 column one of David Bricker Letters] the bank subject to check the total rent you being just $1500. Of course if you have presented the check and also the certificate at the bank expecting to draw $2750 on some Owen would understand that there was some error. I am enclosing you a check for $250, which added to the 1250 will make the $1500, you destroy the $1500 check. [corresponds to back of item 15 column two of David Bricker Letters] and keep the $250 check, and that will make every- thing a little better. I believe, covering the $1500 which I wish you to get from the bank I note also in your letter where you loaned $1600 or thought you could. I you made the loan for that amount let me know and I will send you the additional $100, Hope you will succeed in renting the balance of the farm. Yours H.H Van Kirk Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 22) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/86e8de8d855b3a497b5b280e0311002c.jpg a5b2be01579f06416a5c4122c91b2c59 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 23] [corresponds to item 16 of David Bricker Letters] After 5 days, return to H.H. Van Kirk Ft. Levett PORTLAND, MAINE. Mr. D. E. Bricker Galena Ohio Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 23) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4e331d079ae40e5fefee4e29d598a772.jpg 549124898dc08d96ddf46a87af0f4170 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 24] [corresponds to item 17 of David Bricker Letters] Fort Levett, Portland, Maine. March 11th 1910. Mr. D.E. Bricker, Galena, Ohio. Dear Sir:- It has been some time since I wrote you but I guess there has been nothing of importance taking place, have you a place you can handle One Thousand Dollars at 8%, if you have let me know and I will turn that amount over to you. Have you rented all the farm to Burr, it seems like that a good farm should be in demand, the way that produce and live stock are selling now, things are so high I am hardly making my board, I notice that hogs are selling above ten cents, let me know as soon as you can about the loan. Hope that yourself and family are all well, Yours truly, H.H. VanKirk. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 24) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/85a7f30e4869819b37ba62e0d621caf9.jpg 1cc284a9cbb734cb6db82dac1d4e0054 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 25] [corresponds to item 18 of David Bricker Letters] FROM: H.H. VanKirk 1st Lt M.R.C. POST OFFICE: 26 Calle Marrines PROVINCE: Iloilo PHILLIPINE ISLANDS [postmark: ILOILO NOV 11 9AM 1910 ILOILO,P.I.] Mr. D.E. Bricker Galena, Ohio U.S.A. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 25) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/27e76c5be0faf39dff6bac9fa6764e26.jpg a821747259f4af372109605d311b4a79 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 26] [corresponds to item 19 of David Bricker Letters] Iloilo P.I. Nov 11" '10 Mr. D. E. Bricker Galena Ohio. Dear Sir, I have just received a letter from mother stating that you had you had told her that some one had been to see you regarding the investment of money I had turned over to you. It dont look just square to me that some one should Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 26) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2ea4ed28b2eaa95ad669d7dfc50cb318.jpg fdf52e0d9af0507e610a236f0a820225 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 27] [corresponds to item 20 of David Bricker Letters] put in an appearance just as soon as I get out of the U.S. when I have been within easy communication for the past 3 years. So my opinion is that there is a "nigger" in the wood pile some where and will show up sooner or later. Now Don when I gave you the money I told you to take entire control of it, and invest it as you thought best, and of course to keep within the Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 27) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/36443f784badd025e9e16c0825d6966c.jpg b10277a81359e2f4a888c9b52747a06b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 28] [corresponds to item 21 of David Bricker Letters] limits of law at all times. I made the return to the Court on 1909 and also gave the Bonding Co all the information it asked for. I also told the Courts that any further information could be obtained by apply to you. You have my authority at all times to handle that money in the manner you think best and you may make the notes any way you wish, that is satisfactory to those in authority over the matter I do not know whether Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 28) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/dabf5495aba49c2e7b82b5f2448369ef.jpg ae5e7b61dfcabc42a106083b05d6417f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 29] [corresponds to item 22 of David Bricker Letters] the Probate Court or the Bonding Co or both have the say in this matter: It would be well for you to find out to whom only we should be subject to instructions If the Bonding Co is going beyound its limits I will change Co's at the end of the year. The great part of the money turned over to you belongs to Frances. I could not tell you the exact amount without getting all my papers and counting the whole thing up. But anyway you may fix up the most of the notes Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 29) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/37bca58e63c4c3aa96a9953695f51957.jpg d4bf8b607a064e3e7a5490d920db74dd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 30] [corresponds to item 23 of David Bricker Letters] to suit those who have a right to know. I should ask some one if I were you about the matter so you will know exactly who to depend upon for your authority; You have my consent to do just as you like in handling the matter, but of course keep the business as I should myself as you are doing in my stead. We had a severe typhoon here the 1st which did a great deal of damage Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 30) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e97a9cb7a61251e381443dcae68540a8.jpg 484f9fc667cf5ec45816bd6c6467b60d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 31] [corresponds to item 24 of David Bricker Letters] I happened to be over on the west coast of this island on some special duty and what the storm did to our boat was surely enough There was no harbor in which to run for safety so the boat got the full force of the storm. It went on the rocks first and then on the shore, when the storm was over the boat was 200 feet on land from low water am sending you a photo of it. That is the 2nd shipwreck I have been in in two months Hope you are all well Yours H.H. VanKirk Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 31) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/15c8d21c03af0bbb975594be5d5ceb06.jpg a2a6c30147f353b5c0e89f396f1bdf77 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 32] [corresponds to item 25 of David Bricker Letters] Dave I don't believe that I would say much to mother about my business affairs as she worries a great deal, even for no cause and also talks a good deal to people to whom it would be much better to say nothing. H.H.V. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 32) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a4c55ba77637925c9cfd1a605a1e3286.jpg 7f132a25bf82b4631277698073a8c835 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 33] [corresponds to item 26 of David Bricker Letters] Iloilo, Panay, P.I. Jan. 27" 1911. Mr. D. E. Bricker, Galena, O. Dear Sir, I am still at Iloilo, but really did not expect to be permitted to remain here ^but a short time when I arrived in September. As I have told you this is the record largest city in the Islands and is a very desirable place to be stationed, and the policy of the Army is to send the new arrivals to about the worst place that can be found for a year or so to init- iate them. The Climate has changed entirely since we got here, it is now very dry and dusty and also very cool especially at night it has not rained since Dec 31st and water is very scarce, the tank to our house has been dry for some time, and we have to use distilled water from the Gov'nt plant Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 33) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/933816cec75f68750f575924475208ce.jpg 22871c767b704ee9a212f12666df6a28 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 34] [corresponds to item 27 of David Bricker Letters] even for bathing. It will begin to get hot about the last of this month and will then be hot and dry until about June and then we will have plenty of rain again for six months. Part of the 9th U.S. Infantry is stationed here, it is one of the regiments that I served with in China ten years ago. The garrison is very peculiarly located. The soldiers are quartered in an old spanish fort located on the bay, and the officers live any where in the city they wish or can find suitable houses. Our house is just one mile from the hospital, but Uncle Sam furnished me a team to go to and from the hospital. I have been trying to size up the natives ever since I have been here, and I have about reached the conclusion that it will be a great many years before they will be fit to govern themselves, or may be never. It certainly would be a great mistake to turn them loose in their present condition, the Islands are very prosperous Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 34) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/80b16d196ffd3671682b133cd485a4ee.jpg d386eff0a98bdbcebdadda8901ad06f3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 35] [corresponds to item 28 of David Bricker Letters] The check I left with you to fill in and give to Freshwater when he should have the Quit Claim deed fixed up You may destroy now, as I have not heard any thing from him and should be complete his work he may send me the bill and I will settle with him. By the time I can hear from you it will be time for another statement to be made up. I am enclosing a blank for you to fill in so I will know how all the money is invested and just how much on hand. Am enclosing you an envelope in which to send me all the receipts that you have, it would be nice for you to keep a list. of the receipts so that if they should possibly get lost, you could get duplicates of them. My Statement for the year will be dated May 21st so if you take any receipts after mailing me what you have on hand now, have them dated after May 21st when sending the receipts and enclosed blank (filled in), let me know of any thing else Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 35) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9a52c5b7179dd1ff9723528f9773670f.jpg 7d45c61fb585bdc41bc1ce32d7219a22 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 36] [corresponds to item 29 of David Bricker Letters] at present, due to the American "[illegible] and of course our classes are more or less benefited. The civil government is spending a great deal of money in improve- ments, roads, bridges, &. Let the Americans withdraw from the Islands the prosperity would soon cease and the country would rapidly return to a condition worse then ever before. For all that the U.S. has done for them the natives seem sullen and ungrateful. I hope that you have not been annoyed any more by any one prying into our business. I certainly should have been pleased to have had them come to me ^with inquiries while I was at home, if they were not authorized by law I surly would have taken pleasure in handing them something. As near as I can judge, ^the affairs of the estate are being admirably handled, and I don't think anyone in authority has any [illegible] coming, but of course the curious alway try to "butt in" Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 36) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/37fdc2cff21ead3e51997cd60de7984e.jpg 0348add5b444d53eb28e6ef8e1a4e9c9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 37] [corresponds to item 30 of David Bricker Letters] you may think that I may need in making up my report. I heard from home some time ago that you had rented part of the place again to Burr. I hope that you will be able to rent the big pasture before spring, truy to let some one have it if possible. I expect you are having some very cold weather about now, you better come over here and spend next winter I will assure you that you will not get frost bitten. I hope you are all well and everything going on nicely. Yours truly H.H. VanKirk. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 37) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ed4a2ccf9e1dce8f95844acced3b4a5d.jpg c4625e345c7f72ee1c36fc330d79e626 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 38] [corresponds to item 31 of David Bricker Letters] Date 1911 Total amount of money for which I am accountable. $_ --- $5567.64 Amount in Bank. $97.64 Amounts Date deposited. Jan 24 1911 Amounts loaned to individuals. &. &. Name. Amount date loaned percent Whitney Brothers $1200 July 15" 1908 8% Dwitch Roberts 500 Ap 14" 1909 " " Wiliam Care and wife Cora 950 June 13" 1900 " " John C Swallow 1300 Sep 3" 1909 " " Willis Ginn and wife Mary 370 Oct 28 1910 7% " " " 200 March 2" 1911 " " James Metzger 500 Ap 30 1904 6% Bum & John Edwards $450 No 25 1910 8% after due Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 38) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/16b89d0c47d8734a97456aedafe42d78.jpg f2a075f34a42602c2db1a2cdc105e249 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 39] [corresponds to item 32 of David Bricker Letters] Lieut H.H. VanKirk, Iloilo, Panay, P.I. postmark: ILOILO JAN 28 11AM 1911 ILOILO, P.I. Mr. D. E. Bricker, Galena, Ohio U.S.A. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 39) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ef47e06f6df827a7a97a00e36a555a8e.jpg 7a1f72435f5c09780e47825a162e6e03 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 40] [corresponds to item 33 of David Bricker Letters] DELMONICO HOTEL MANILA, P.I. Van Kirk postmark: MANILA JUN10 6 PM P.I. Mr. D. E. Bricker Galena, Ohio. U.S.A. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 40) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e917128f34f666006a176b3c78ac2536.jpg 153ec8b5a4211270a7aef4bbe4dc4d14 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 41] [corresponds to item 34 of David Bricker Letters] Manila P.I. June 10" '11 Mr. D. E. Bricker. Galena, O. Dear Sir. Your letter with receipts enclosed reached me a couple of weeks ago. I have made my return to the court and informed the Judge if their should be anything that he might want explained to let you know and that you would gladly give him any information that he might want. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 41) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d6658b73d36039a574a69a668fc7177c.jpg 1daa132a1177fc874ee2261aaa505747 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 42] [corresponds to item 35 of David Bricker Letters] Everything was entirely satisfactory to me and I think you have done fine to get so much of the money placed on good loans at 8%. The only thing that the court might not approve of is just giving the total receipts during the year instead of each item separately. It is all right with me to keep it as you have been doing if it is satisfactory to the court. I am greatly pleased with the manner in which you have handled the business during the past four years. While I am in the Philippines I am going to let you supply Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 42) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2be2bc8bdac6d0e83e065b6d9fbf79d5.jpg c9d937e100949ed9671dc585341f25a0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 43] [corresponds to item 36 of David Bricker Letters] Frances with what money she needs as it is most impossible to do so from here. I have just written to Mother telling her that I would allow her $400 for the year June 1" '11 to June 1" 12 so I will authorize you to let her have that amount during the year ^at time when most convenient for both of you. I hope you and family are well. We have been getting along very nicely over here. Shall be glad to hear how everything is getting along. Yours truly H.H. Van Kirk. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 43) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f28a6a0e420f942d0ca2ce455db374b4.jpg 3fce30352115167f28a10900c1a4d59f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 44] [corresponds to item 37 of David Bricker Letters] IF NOT DELIVERED IN FIVE DAYS RETURN TO AMERICAN BONDING COMPANY OF BALTIMORE SURETY BONDS, BURGLARY INSURANCE BALTIMORE, MD. postmark: BALTIMORE, M.D. AUG 11 6-PM 1911 Mr. David E. Bricker, Galena, Ohio. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 44) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/eb2a5cdc322a5498dd4fea6673ff702f.jpg fc0bd96d8f17b95d8a711485a9b7a981 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 45] [corresponds to item 38 of David Bricker Letters] AMERICAN BONDING COMPANY OF BALTIMORE GENERAL SURETY AND BURGLARY INSURANCE Home Office,Baltimore, Md. JUDICIAL DEPARETMENT, MILLARD LEONARD, Superintendent. BALTIMORE, MD., August 11, 1911. Mr. David E. Bricker, Galena, Ohio. In re bond # 272250, H. H. VanKirk, Gdn. Estate of Francis Sylvia VanKirk, minor. Dear Sir:- During January last we received a letter from Lieutant Van Kirk to the effect that he intended filing the account due from him within a couple months therefrom. Thinking that possibly the account has been filed and knowing that you are acting as his agent, we are writing to ask that you favor us with a copy of the account for the completion of our records. We presume that you have a copy of same handy. We also would like to know how the balances as shown by the account are invested or deposited. You favored us with a list of the investments during January last also, but in view of the fact that a new account has been filed, a list of the investments at this time will be most greatly appreciated. Enclosing a stamped envelope for your convenience in replying, we beg to remain, Yours very truly, Millard Leonard FEE.MS. ENC. STPD. ENV. Superintendent. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 45) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9a44c1d4adb29651609f7dd9935e8deb.jpg 4b85aaf32ba58794dd3656b9b6700951 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 46] [corresponds to item 39 of David Bricker Letters] H.H. Van Kirk, Plattsburg Bks N.Y. postmark: PLATTSBURG AUG 8 930AM 1912 N.Y. Mr. D. E. Bricker Galena, Ohio. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 46) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6f0f049d09a3421ebb95977b5252dda3.jpg 4bb41cf3deea9fba43d3d3abcf298052 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 47] [corresponds to item 40 of David Bricker Letters] Plattsburg Bks N.Y. Aug 7th 12. Mr. D. E. Bricker Galena, O. Dear Sir, I have made arrangement for Mother & Frances to live in Columbus this winter in order that Frances can attend a suitable school. The will probably leave Condit the first part of Sep't. The expenses will probably be more than while in Condit You may let Mother have $500 this year, that is from June 1st last until next June 1st. She will probably need some for tuition the first part of Sept, I have written her to let you know about what she will need in order that you may have it on hand. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 47) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/bfd0d14434cdd0785ef920c3d13e4e10.jpg 3cda85889843a8469451ae0c2384231c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 48] [corresponds to item 41 of David Bricker Letters] How has your health been since I saw you. Hope you are still feeling fine. Don't try to do too much and I know you will feel better. We are now settled here and like it fine, only the weather is too cold. have to keep a fire going all the time to keep warm. I leave at 5 a.m.in the morning with the Regiment for Connecticut to attend the maneuvers. An army is going to try to capture New York City and another army is to defend the city. I am on the defense, there will be about 20,000 engaged in the "Battle", We'll get back here about Sept 5th. I suppose you have had Bill Sanders after you for repairs before this. I hope you will be able to satisfy him by giving him just a few of the money he wishes. We have just unpacked the thing we brought from the Philippines. You may [illegible] I promised to give Mrs Bricker a [illegible].Will try and send it if possible if not will bring it the next trip home. Hope you are all well, Yours H.H. VanKirk. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 48) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1f9a497301542932a623c35551db9118.jpg d636265eedb2f7ab36eb802c0920bf67 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 49] [corresponds to item 42 of David Bricker Letters] H.H. Van Kirk, lst Lieut. M.C. FIFTH INFANTRY OFFICERS' MESS PLATTSBURG BARRACKS, N. Y. postmark: PLATTSBURG SEP 9 930 AM 1912 N.Y. Mr. D. E. Bricker. Galena. Ohio. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 49) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/bd360e7d35c31304466d1ab2b6cb3ec5.jpg 77ab107a86e0e9056d733e0e929933ce Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 50] [corresponds to item 43 of David Bricker Letters] FIFTH INFANTRY OFFICERS' MESS PLATTSBURG BARRACKS, N. Y. Sept 8th 1912. Mr. D.E. Bricker, Galena, O. Dear Sir, The enclosed letter was rec'd about a month ago, but owing to being in the field attending in Army maneuvers in Connecticut, I neglected to reply until this date. I told Mr. Wilcox that I thought you would settle for all work that you had authorized to be performed, and that if he would see you that you would certainly settle all Just claims against me. From my recollection of the matter you did not authorize Burr to do this work for which he submitted this claim. Now you do just as you thing right about Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 50) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/aabba0217edcfa2620fd817c5fca7d27.jpg 123360e90c6013fba36104c07eb89dcb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 51] [corresponds to item 44 of David Bricker Letters] paying anything to them. It certainly is a poor practice to do a piece of work without authority and then submit a bill for some. If you think Burr really deserves anything and that he really did the farm any benefit, it would be all right to settle some way with him, but I dont like to have them think that they are putting something over on us. Do just as you like and it will suit me. I got back from this maneuver this 4th The "Bottle" was quite a gravel affair There were 20,000 men in the fight and it was quite volistic except of course the most important thing - the bullets. We marched back to the port - about 250 miles. through Conn. Mass. Vermont & N.Y. which is the nicest part of the country that I have ever been in. Hope you are feeling as well as usual and also the family. Yours truly H.H. VanKirk. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 51) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6f6b5b4e2d55d37f699c6dfa23098ac3.jpg 66cec3e0fc5bb372d3fd5bd3c3753c7c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 52] [corresponds to item 45 of David Bricker Letters] Aug 8/7 - 1912 Dear Sir i am Road Super intendent in Porter Road an the south Half of the Township and i asked Bur Edwards to cut the Brush along the Road South of the School house and he cut then and a Lot around on the East and west Road and his Brill is five Dollars and Bricker went pay him he wants me to pay him out of the Township money. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 52) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/95d52df472886bece91361b31df66d2a.jpg 3cfa3b1cc2ed544994b067c7e6fc95c7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 53] [corresponds to item 46 of David Bricker Letters] Presidio of Monterey, Calif. May 28th 1913. Mr D. E. Bricker Galena, O. Dear Sir: Your statement of my acct with receipts received. In making of my report to the Court I find that the income from the Estate for the past two years May 21- '11 to May 21- 13 amounts to $2889.31 which seems to be too much. being $1444.60 per year. Be deducting $800 for the farm would have $644.60 amount recd for the money loaned which would be over 10% on the $6000 that you have on hand. Possibly you might have made a mistake in adding of the amounts loaned and deposited in the bank. According to the statement you have $6754.98 on hand in bank & loaned out. I wish you would go over the notes & deposit certificates to see if there has been any error in adding Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 53) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1f5815551776f84d95682310aef7b52c.jpg 6d4739af8227d6361348a0726f90d25b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 54] [corresponds to item 47 of David Bricker Letters] the amounts. I had an idea that the income from the estate should amount to somewhere in the neighborhood of $1200 to $1250 per year. Of course I am very glad if the $1444. per year is correct, but I wish to be sure before I send in my report. The allowance for Frances during this past year has been very liberal but I believe she will get more benefit ^from it from now until she becomes of age than probably after that time. About a week ago I received orders to be ready to go to the Hawaiian Islands at short notice, on account of the trouble with Japan, but I guess that has now about blown over, at least I hope so. Will you please let me know about the above as soon as convenient. Hope you are well Yours truly H.H. VanKirk. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 54) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0c79c7dcd3a9f3a4a7f93656a94c6b2a.jpg b2bd7f7ff52f8d8a67795f15cd997500 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 55] [corresponds to item 48 of David Bricker Letters] postmark: MONTEREY, CAL. JUL 20 6-PM 1913 Mr. D. E. Bricker, Galena, Ohio. ] Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 55) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3d4610c4d276ad06b8bfee4f5e07262c.jpg adb033109c0c20b2e026ba48ec6eb04d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 56] [corresponds to item 49 of David Bricker Letters] Presidio of Monterey Calif. July 20th 13. Mr. D.E. Bricker. Galena, O. Dear Sir. Will you please deposit $30.00 in the Sunbury Bank to my credit. Have drawn ck for this amount. Am enclosing receipt to you for some so it will keep your account straight. Have not heard yet from the Bonding Co will write you as soon as I hear from them if their is to be any change in the affairs. Should the Co wish too much I think I shall look elsewhere for bondsman. It would seem that as long as the Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 56) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5fdfc76ef0b93ca0e8b40ea02c927b64.jpg 5197d9c2d30880b56bb8311af2ca7d65 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 57] [corresponds to item 50 of David Bricker Letters] Probate Court makes no objection to the methods of handling the stock that the Bonding Co. should owe be satisfied. If you have an opportunity to look the mother up and find out exactly what you have a right to do and let me know I think it would be a good idea so when I hear from the Company I will be in a position to tell them exactly what I will do. Returned yesterday from Santa Cruz The climate & weather is the finest here. Hope you are all well. Yours truly H.H. VanKirk. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 57) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/563c594bf2f7fed416d140387d23c8eb.jpg e77358d8d92b10a89d437ac19602c708 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 58] [corresponds to item 51 of David Bricker Letters] THE FARMER'S BANK SUNBURY, OHIO, 7/25 1913 Received of D E Bricker For H H Van Kirk Cash $30.00 C O Armstrong Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 58) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f2ae68175f320e80f37ebe6f09a01878.jpg 240d9b414d6d286cdc6b6f0818d7f6ef Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 59] [corresponds to item 52 of David Bricker Letters] Calexico, Calif. Sept. 9- '13 Mr. D. E. Bricker, Galena, O. Dear Sir, Was ordered to this place about 10 days ago with 1st U.S. Cavalry from Monterey on account of rebels in Mexico threatening to cut the water supply to the Imperial Valley This place is below sea level and hotter than Hades. I have just drawn a check on the Galena bank for $50.00 will you please see that there is enough on deposit subject to check to cover it. I sent $100 home the last of the month, not expecting to be ordered away, so I find that I will have to reimburse myself now. When you get the individual loans adjusted please send me a statement of how all the money is carried so that I may write the company in reply to this lost letter. Hope you are all well Yours H.H. VanKirk Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 59) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/feddeb639c7c33fe9658131844b9b5b3.jpg b42ec10e596110994649d13bc5f3615a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 60] [corresponds to item 53 of David Bricker Letters] H.H. Van Kirk 1st Lt M.C. Calexico, Calif postmark: [illegible] Mr. D.E. Bricker Galena, Ohio Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 60) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3e22761e4d7881c3d5e36d96b1a196f1.jpg ccdf7779b3a4548f074140327ed6b3ff Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 61] [corresponds to item 54 of David Bricker Letters] Calexico, Calif. May 14 '14 Mr. D.E. Bricker, Galena, O. Dear Sir, The end of another year will be the 21st. Will you please send me a statement of our account Of include that date. I do not know just when I will get to make the return to the Court. So you make keep all the receipts you have on hand for they might get lost if I have them with me in the field. Instead send me a list of the receipts going. Name date & Amount. of each and for what given. Give me the amount of money in bank and amount loaned on 1st mortgage and Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 61) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4cb16e701b869706e37cf318a3fd7b1e.jpg 90875bd055c7ee52f36ed6aefca1b77e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 62] [corresponds to item 55 of David Bricker Letters] like we were here for business, and I guess when we get the word this outfit will be heard from, there are from 500 to 700 Mexican soldiers on the other side they have plenty of arms & ammunition and are very well equipped in most ways they are the federal troops. The Commander of them says he does not want to see any trouble but will have to fight if he is ordered to do so, or if we attack him. The way things have been [illegible] for the past year I have been unable to see how we can keep out of Mexico A great many of the Americans in Mexico who are causing the trouble have been run out of the U.S. and are bad characters when the Mexicans try to punish one of them they appeal to the newspapers and the State Department and make a terrible sensation when in reality many of them should be in jail and probably would if they were in the U.S. The Mexicans deserve more sympathy than they get from us, and if we interferred less with their affairs there would be less war. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 62) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f97b91e01a36c680205f3229d82b9e0e.jpg 1ff203b529b045e068284537d5ed5af7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 63] [corresponds to item 56 of David Bricker Letters] Of the [illegible] heirs who had not parted with most they received and on the contrary had steadily increased the amount was enough satisfy most any one. When I get my report ready to send to the Court I will send to you for the receipts. Let me know how Bill is getting along and what repairs you have made during the past year and how the farm is looking and anyother news you may have. I landed here the 21st of April with two troops of cavalry one company of Artillery (2 field guns) and a machine gun platoon. All total 10 officers and 275 men. We thought the war was on for sure but in three or four days things settled down to the way they have been for a year or more. Our camp is right on the Mexican line we have the two 3-inch field guns trained on the Mexican garrison 1300 yards over the line. The ends of the guns are about 6 feet from the line it looks Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 63) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a2ce7ae3f271007a8f67573557ba3924.jpg db887e3c110aeb05b585b732d5c287bd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 64] [corresponds to item 57 of David Bricker Letters] amount to private individuals. Just the same as you have in past years. Frances expenses have been somewhat larger this year and I expect this will continue to increase each year as she is getting to be a real young lady. I have not heard from the Bonding Co for quite a long time They were very insistent for a while that I should do certain things I think there must have been some outsider trying to pry into the business and didnt know any other way to do it. For the Co was entirely satisfied with everything for 4 or 5 years then suddenly got very busy about the affairs It looks to me like some one was trying to butt in. I guess often the Co found everything was straight and that Frances was about the only one Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 64) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1175337ad81a10047ebb8f69bdb6507f.jpg 54740072a79c59a27f419902ff473c21 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 65] [corresponds to item 58 of David Bricker Letters] this little town Mexicoli just over the line is a fair example of all the Mexican towns along the border. It is filled up with worthless Americans both men and women who the authorities in Colexico will not allow to apply their [illegible] or live on this side of the line they are forced on the Mexican people whose laws are not as exacting as ours. The men are of about the worst type and the women are also. Of course there are many good American families in Mexico and I beleive these have been rarely if ever molested when the federal government is in control. If we succeed in destroying the government (which is Gen Huerta) it is hard to tell what will happen, probably the serious trouble will then begin. The rebels seem to be made up generally from the lower classes in Mexico if they should gain control of the government I dont think it would last long as no country I know of is ruled by the lower class of its citizens Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 65) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b7ff12a8a05e93df79577047fd499cf7.jpg 54740072a79c59a27f419902ff473c21 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 66] [corresponds to item 59 of David Bricker Letters] We are here in the heat and dust just waiting for something to turn up or things to get settled so we can get away. I dont look for the peace business to amount to very much as Huerta is a very strong and able man and I dont look for him to quit his job mainly because the U.S. Government demanded that he should. I don't believe a president of the U.S. would quit if some other government told him to and I think he would have the whole U.S. behind him either right or wrong. that is about the way the people of Mexico look at the matter. If we fight any of them we will have to fight them all. Hope you are feeling well and that the family are all well. Yours truly, H.H. VanKirk Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 66) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5f67dcb489c036f7d6ab5571d2daa5e5.jpg 781c0d9314c25f20b43cd84a80b6de7c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 67] [corresponds to item 60 of David Bricker Letters] Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland CASUALTY INSURANCE SURETY BONDS. HOME OFFICE BALTIMORE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT MILLARD LEONARD } MANAGERS. BALTIMORE, MD., April 20th, 1915. WILLIAM R. BISHOP} Re:#272250-Harry H. Van Kirk -Guardian- Francis Sylvia Van Kirk. Mr. Harry H. Van Kirk, Presidio of Montery, California. Dear Sir:- A. B. Case. We have before us your esteemed favor of recent date in reference to your guardianship of Francis Sylvia Van Kirk and notice a report will be filed with the Court about the 15th of May, next. We would appreciate it very much if you would kindly bear us in mind and make an extra copy of the account for the completion of our files. We also desire a list of the assets remaining in your hands. If any part of the balance consist of cash kindly have the within certificate executed by the cashier of your depository, showing where and in whose name same is deposited. Yours very truly, Leonard & Bishop GLB:IG Managers. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 67) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e60d77ccf5709de2707505867a83765e.jpg aeeb2b6dc41e820721e2fe51e4deb7ad Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 68] [corresponds to item 61 of David Bricker Letters] 3788 Arizona. St. San Diego, Calif. May 2nd '15. Mr D. E. Bricker Galena, O. Dear Sir, Am sending your herein a letter from the Bonding Co. the enclosed certificate to be filled in by the Bank at the end of the bonding year May 21st '15. Have the bank fill it in and return it to me with the other data for my report which will be due May 21st '15. Send me everything that will be needed to make up the report. 1. Amount rec'd for rent of farm 1914. 2. " " " " " " 1915. 3. Receipts from other sources if any. Money on hand. 1. Amount of cash in Bank May 21st 2. Amount loaned on notes received by mtg on Real Estate 3. " " " " " " individuals. 4. Other loans if any. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 68) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/57331b9780668398fec85c8fa803403c.jpg 9388e97bec5dd08cc27dfbacc236df1f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 69] [corresponds to item 62 of David Bricker Letters] Expenditures. Receipts for all expenditures since May 21st 1913. The Bonding Co as you know objected to loans on individual security, so if I were you and possible to do so I would cut them down to the lowest point possible by May 21st. Send all the papers to me at the above address by Registered mail. Be sure to have them securely fixed in a good envelope in order that they may not get lost. It might be well for you to make a list of amounts of all receipts for expenditures so in case the receipts should get lost we would at least have the amounts of each. In giving the amounts loaned please state to whom loaned, security & rate of interest &, &, &, I guess that is about all I will need but will let you know if I think of anything else. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 69) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fd35e9509d881e5339aaf819142dd17c.jpg 26fa9518eb4303909d67e6b47f3f9aaf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 70] [corresponds to item 63 of David Bricker Letters] I am here at San Diego attending the Panama California Exposition with the Cavalry Regiment from Monterey. Expect to be here until some time about the middle of July. This is a very hard job attending an Exposition. I mean hard on a mans pocket-book. This Exposition lasts the entire year and is a very nice show. Have also been to the one in San Francisco, it is much larger affair than this one and is also a very fine show. In April I took my examination for promotion and will receive my commission as Captain some time in June. I have been trying to get Mother and Frances to come out here and spend the summer but have not heard yet what they have decided to do. Mother thinks it is most to big a trip for her. I am going to apply for a leave in August if I get it will get home some time during that month. Hope you are all well and enjoying good spring weather. Yours H.H. Van Kirk. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 70) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/96ffc48de97a9ea1a2ff2f80923b7ca2.jpg 9b82477c583b561c63fcffda824d2b07 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 71] [corresponds to item 64 of David Bricker Letters] Centerburg, O. May 3, 1915 1st Lieut. H.H. Van Kirk Presido, Monterey Cal. Dear Sir: Enclosed you will find a pike petition north from Condit which under the mile law of O. catche. Frances's farm 20 rods on the last end of the mile and my father inlaw J.J. Stark says the assessment would be about $2.00 with ten years to pay it in You, as the guardian, is the legal signer and we would be very grateful if you would sign the enclosed Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 71) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a2144f4207cc79f6d693a2d6ee517b60.jpg b95f71274a89c54ba35488e9e9dd0d19 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 72] [corresponds to item 65 of David Bricker Letters] petition and help us get a pike Yours Respectfully R.C. Beard P.S. Please answer at once Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 72) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fbf9653385da1b2bdb71f9c4a7207930.jpg 99f8202656c89656b2d9416617ab219e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 73] [corresponds to item 66 of David Bricker Letters] H.H. Van Kirk 1st Lieut. M.C. 3788 Arizona St. San Diego Calif. postmark: SAN DIEGO MAY 14 230PM 1915 CAL. Mr. D.E. Bricker, Galena, Ohio. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 73) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/076ecdc8d3f4c5a6acafd5a5b1cc9701.jpg 4770ae69466e5f76b10a9086632d37d9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 74] [corresponds to item 67 of David Bricker Letters] Cavalry Camp, San Diego, Cal., May. 11, 1915. Mr. D.E. Bricker Galena, Ohio. Dear Sir:- Am enclosing a letter I recd from R.C. Beard, and also my reply, and the petition. I have no objection to signing the petition if in your opinion it will not be to my disadvantage regarding a road from Condit straight to Patricks Corners. A road from Condit straight to Patricks Corners would be a great bene- fit to the farm, but it seems to me that should they succeed in getting one only from Condit, to Mt. Pleasant Corners that it might be very hard to get one the rest of the way. As I know nothing about the case I will leave it for you to look into and do as you like about sending the peti- tion to Mr. Beard. Yours Truly, H.H. VanKirk. P.S. As they will probably get the pike regardless of my signature, it might be best to give Mr. Beard the petition in order to keep his good will and place him under obligation to sign for a pike from Mt Pleasant Corners to Patricks Corners should the land owners along that road ever wish a pike. V. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 74) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/00481bcd46a7226b4ace84668e093f6d.jpg 1c9c78eba6f678016634a2a8c03f6c3d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 75] [corresponds to item 68 of David Bricker Letters] Cavalry Camp, San Diego, Cal., May. 11, 1915. Mr. R.C. Beard, Centerburg, Ohio. Dear Sir:- Yours of the 3rd inst. recd. I have referred the petition to Mr. Bricker, with instructions to send it to you if in his opinion the road will be in any be a benefit to Frances' Estate. As I have not been home for some time I am not in touch with such matters and have leave them entirely in the hands of Mr. Bricker. Hope you are ^all well and prosperous. And kindly remember me to Alta. Yours Truly, H.H. Van Kirk. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 75) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f3a7da45fb738f958cb3d1fc61630fcc.jpg 7ac7c99c9de7017684fd5e47b9c97cb9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 76] [corresponds to item 69 of David Bricker Letters] Westerville, O June 9th 1915 Mr D.E. Bricker Galena, O. Dear Sir: You will please find coppy of release from S.F. Brenner Plaintiff and Chas Druggin Atty in case which you will please present to the Delaware County Clerk foreign exicution Docket and the Clerk will cancil same and if there are any costs let me know and I will settle all costs of every kind have been returned to Columbus and paid only them May be a fee of 10 or 20 cts for Clerks fees in Canciling this receipt and should there be any costs notify me by Phone or card You can take this up any time when you go to Delaware Very Truly Yours Burr Linnabary Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 76) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a47bc2843c61a667790baeb4a887a562.jpg e39d055e3fc12ef2d21fa4efd40c6d9a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 77] [corresponds to item 70 of David Bricker Letters] Probate Court, Delaware County, Ohio. June 14th 1915 In the matter of Estate Frances S. Vankirk DEAR SIR: Under the Fee and Salary Law now in force, County Officers are required to collect fees as they accrue, and pay the same into the County Treasury. Enclosed herewith is statement of fees due in Matter of Frances S. VanKirk, 4th Account, $5.30 2nd " 4.50 1st " 4.50 Total $14.30 Will you please give the matter your IMMEDIATE attention? Respectfully, E.T. Humes Probate Judge Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 77) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/61ded6466a4befd3a9cccef757742c00.jpg 916ef5ca0c578262f3578ec01e456aca Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 78] [corresponds to item 71 of David Bricker Letters] AUDITOR'S OFFICE DELAWARE COUNTY W.V. ALDRICH, AUDITOR GEO. J. YOUNG, CHIEF DEPUTY LOTA KELLY, DEPUTY DELAWARE, OHIO, Sept. 4 - 1915 Mr. C.C. Bricker Friend Charley: -- Enclosed you will find tax certificate which you assigned to D.E. Bricker I have transferred the same and according to law must charge you the small sum of ten cents. With kindest regards, I long to remain. Yours Respect, J.W. Aldrich Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 78) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a9e55c167279e756a2209ace87b1f0d6.jpg b591971abec7b9954ffdbd76d2f06e10 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 79] [corresponds to item 72 of David Bricker Letters] Monterey, California Oct 12 '15. Mr. D.E. Bricker, Galena, O. Dear Sir, I arrived here in good shape the 4th, had a very pleasant trip. I have life insurance premium of $365 due the 20th and I find I over Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 79) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/cf99a7e27a7bc8dc5c771991564837b9.jpg 9d761e63de180fef75b1d76065b98ecb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 80] [corresponds to item 73 of David Bricker Letters] reached my reserve bank acc't to about $50. This premium has to be paid by the 20th of this month So I think I will have to use $50 until the end of the month and I don't care to make a loan here am drawing a check on the Galena bank for $50 and to replace it I am sending you here in my check for $50 dated Oct 31st which you can deposit to your credit on that date. I don't like to put you to this trouble but under the circumstances it will be a great convenience to me. You know in war times we must keep our lives well insured. Please arrange with the Bank to take up Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 80) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/68231705adec4d76b571b205cbd2ee54.jpg e4365a0c642f3cb4464b3b47515b35f0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 81] [corresponds to item 74 of David Bricker Letters] the check when it arrives. Hope you are feeling as well as usual Kindest regards to the family. Yours truly H.H. VanKirk. P.S. Did the man show up who was to look at mothers farm Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 81) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7ab811284318ae22f7392d11650f90cd.jpg f29bbda7771c00e403a8c361d8d19aaf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 82] [corresponds to item 75 of David Bricker Letters] Sunbury Ohio Feb 21st 1916 Dr H.H VanKirk sis Cal. Mr Audley Metzger Through the carelessness of Mr Wm Saunders of Building the line Fence Between your Daughters land and his Farm by Putting a Barb Wire over in his Field and by leaving it lay there got a valuable mare injured to the amount of $75 00/100 $25 00/100 was for care and vetinary this happened last May I write to you ^on the allowed that Mr Bricker I under- stand is not capable of doing Business on account of poor health Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 82) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4a3ae563198307ee5c1f56786355a3fa.jpg 61bec9ba89c59f4d50cb4f24cf8c3786 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 83] [corresponds to item 76 of David Bricker Letters] Please let me hear from you by return mail and Oblige J.C. Chase Justice of the Peace in and for Del. Co, Ohio J.C. Chase Sunbury Ohio RD 2 Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 83) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b27731e3c71ba8b8c58e748aa5855227.jpg 2c4d2d0ee2ca14179d4bf3fd0127f30d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 84] [corresponds to item 77 of David Bricker Letters] Capt H.H. Van Kirk Pres. of Monterey, City postmark: PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY MAR 4 A.M. 1916 CAL. Mr. D. E. Bricker, Galena Ohio. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 84) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/75b746b481c2f3e0c85e6771515ff85b.jpg d03be64d1345c27eb23825b473dc05b8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 85] [corresponds to item 78 of David Bricker Letters] Mr Bricker Enclosed is Esq Chases' letter I neglected to enclose in letter to you H.H.V. Please keep this letter. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 85) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/55ea882cf0c2433aae9d5024b0df663a.jpg 49b20fafa9fb2c4bf9d9070a0d898032 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 86] [corresponds to item 79 of David Bricker Letters] EDWIN WARFIELD, PRESIDENT. Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland HOME OFFICE BALTIMORE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT MILLARD LEONARD } WILLIAM R. BISHOP} MANAGERS Baltimore, Md., August 16th, 1916. Re: #272250-Harry H. Van Kirk-Guardian of Francis Sylvia Van Kirk. Mr. Harry H. Van Kirk c/o Cavalry Camp, San Diego, Calif. Dear Sir:- You will recall the bond we executed on your behalf as Guardian of Francis Sylvia Van Kirk. Following our custom of securing periodical reports from the various guardians whom we bond, we will appreciate your kindness in making up a statement on the enclosed blank dating from your 4th account as filed with the court in June 1915, to the present time. Also, we appreciate it if you will have the certificate at the bottom of this blank executed in verifi- cation of the cash balance in your hands. Thanking you for your courtesy and attention to us in this matter and for your prompt reply, we beg to remain, Yours very truly, Leonard & Bishop Managers. GLB:IG Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 86) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a8c32598cfcee3314bb3ac2142057607.jpg 1520a40d4d4f80d5f959f5bb1baa54dc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 87] [corresponds to item 80 of David Bricker Letters] WAR DEPARTMENT Capt H.H. VanKirk M.C. Douglas, Ariz. postmark: DOUGLAS, ARIZ. SEP 22 5 PM MILITARY BRANCH Mr. D.E. Bricker Galena, Ohio. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 87) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/22eb2743e5ba0a8d77c1d0ccb9164219.jpg db8f583266d151f895811bedf3f10caf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 88] [corresponds to item 81 of David Bricker Letters] Mr Bricker Am sending you herein a letter for the Bonding Co which I failed to send you with this letter. Will you please send it to the Company with the statement of the account if you have not yet forwarded it. Or you may send it under reports courier if to late to go with account. Sorry I overlooked this. Yours, H.H. VanKirk. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 88) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/79632f4ff3f8cca777e493cbd82354dc.jpg 82d3f58f3b73c0622f07bfa0dae8cbfd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 89] [corresponds to item 82 of David Bricker Letters] THE R. L. DOLLINGS COMPANY AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, $3,000,000 MUNICIPAL BONDS AND HIGH GRADE SECURITIES PRINCIPAL OFFICE, COLUMBUS, OHIO DATE __________191___ The R. L. Dollings Company COLUMBUS, OHIO GENTELEMEN: YOU MAY ENTER MY ORDER FOR ________ SHARES OF $100.00 EACH OF THE 7 PER CENT PARTICIPATING PREFERRED STOCK OF THE MYKRANTZ COMPANY, SAME TO BE PAID AS FOLLOWS: CASH, $_______________________ THE DIVIDEND PERIODS ON THIS ARE JANUARY 15TH AND JULY 15 AND DIVIDENDS START FROM DATE OF PAYMENT FOR STOCK. NAME ____________________________________________ ADDRESS _________________________________ OCCUPATION _______________________ Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 89) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1c37e850324e530cf19cba992ccc2841.jpg 0ca7854287dbafae71fdf7feac736b2d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 90] [corresponds to item 83 of David Bricker Letters] Camp Harry J. Jones. Douglas, Ariz. Sept 21st 1916 Mr. D.E. Bricker Galena, O. Dear Sir, Enclosed is a letter from the Bonding Co. requesting a statement of the business to date. Am sending it to you as you have all the necessary data to date. Am sending you a copy of your report to me dated June 6th '16 which may help you in filling in the blank if you did not keep a copy. Am also sending you the amount of money to be accounted for at my last report May 21st 1915. If you will please fill in the blank so requested I shall be much obliged Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 90) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/15eaffe713ffbcbb78cfd486cb36584f.jpg 585bacc64f19d829223b34b861477e43 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 91] [corresponds to item 84 of David Bricker Letters] I have signed so you can send it direct to the company, and also send me a copy of it. So I may keep every thing straight. I hope everything is going on nicely wit the farm and the investments Had a letter from Frances the other day nothing that she had arrived home safely and was ready to start to school about the middle of the month. Was very sorry that I did not get to see her, but reports from home says she is getting to be quite a young lady. There isnt much prospect of getting away from the border at present -- looks good for all winter but of course we can never tell what politics will do. I think most of the militia may be taken away before election but the Regular army no doubt will stay indefinitely. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 91) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ea82f59c3a9ae76e9dca793163bd3b37.jpg 3f5811c60a322b1a7b4318a44c872b05 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 92] [corresponds to item 85 of David Bricker Letters] If there is anything else you need please let me know and I will furnish it. I hope you are feeling good and enjoying the fall weather, and that Mrs Bricker & Charlie are well also. It is pretty hot here during the day but cool at night. Had a bad dust storm this afternoon I can taste it yet. The only redeeming feature about this place is that there are a great many places much worse. Yours truly H.H. VanKirk. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 92) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/68071d970e36cea889535f286c1336eb.jpg d022de4556ae5590c8228f8e90d0d3fd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 93] [corresponds to item 86 of David Bricker Letters] H.H. VanKirk Settlement of 1917 Mr Orton G Lea, Recorder Delaware Ohio Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 93) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/68aa3a58a1a6ccac39e5d0f1781285a4.jpg 88e51bee7dd4b75aeca69accf33e7b7c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 94] [corresponds to item 87 of David Bricker Letters] Mrs Van Kirk Feb. 6 - 1914 130.00 Bonding Co. July 1 - 14 7.50 Mrs Van Kirk Sept 3 - 14 50.00 " " " Oct 2 - 14 134.00 " " " May 3 - 15 55.00 D.E Bricker Aug 6 - 14 100.00 H.H. VanKirk Dec 20 - 14 50.00 Mrs Van Kirk June 4 - 14 50.00 " " " Apr 3 - 15 55.00 " " " Mch 8 - 15 50.00 " " " July 1 - 14 50.00 " " " Dec 6 -15 50.00 Levi Debolt Nov 24 - 14 6.90 Mrs Van Kirk Aug 3 - 14 50.00 Wm Saunders Oct 20 - 14 33.50 E.C Bennett Sept 16 -14 25.00 Mrs Van Kirk Apr 8 - 14 50.00 " " " Mch 5 - 14 50.00 " " " Dec 23 - 13 15.00 " " " Jan 12 - 14 40.00 Tax for 1913-14 704.13 Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 94) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0f0f38ebc4c06d60cbeb412c17c6d5f7.jpg 85d2c34f7267e857f9f7a0d5201e841f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 95] [corresponds to item 88 of David Bricker Letters] Ray B Bishop Nov 3 - 13 20.15 Mrs Van Kirk Dec 3 - 13 55.00 " " " 50.00 D E Bricker July 14 - 13 100.00 Mrs Van Kirk Sept 30 - 13 90.00 " " " Oct 11 - 13 50.00 " " " July 11 - 13 50.00 Perfect & Patric Aug 16 - 13 12.80 H.H. Van Kirk July 20 - 13 30.00 Mrs " " Apr 30 - 14 60.00 Bonding Co May 26 - 13 7.50 Mrs Van Kirk June 4 - 13 50.00 " " " Sept 4 - 13 55.00 " " " Aug 8 - 13 50.00 Mann Bros Dec 1 - 14 43.87 H.H. Van Kirk Dec 3 - 14 25.00 Mrs " " Jan 5 15 50.00 Mann Bros for Fence 48.61 Mrs Van Kirk Feb 2 - 15 134.00 " " " Nov 5 - 14 50.00 Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 95) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/24f2e166f589affde84292e8fd0c5c54.jpg 1f40373c1c118a37e8b024ec6120a4f6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource [page 96] [corresponds to item 89 of David Bricker Letters] Rent of farm 1913 800.00 " " " 1914 800.00 Unit of Cash in Bank 5/15 '15 1165.19 " Earned on real estate 3788.44 " " " Individual 1200.00 including rent of farm Receipts of expenditures since May 21 - 1913 1983.83 Tax 1913 - 1914 704.13 Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters (p. 96) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Galena Description An account of the resource This collection contains items related to the history and development of Galena, its residents, businesses and schools. It contains John Bricker Sr's postcard and photograph collection featuring images of Galena and Delaware, Helen Campbell's Slides, the book Welcome to the Village of Galena, written by Doris Bricker, Charlie (C.C.) Bricker's wife. The personal correspondence of David E. Bricker and his son, Charlie (C.C.) Bricker, appears here courtesy of John L. Bricker, son of John Sr. and Shirly Bricker, and A View of Galena, Ohio, Both Past and Present by Floyd Siebert, Adele Dunn and Phyllis Hollifield. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource David E. Bricker Letters Description An account of the resource This is a collection of business letters written by and to David E. Bricker (1848-1922) between the years 1882 and 1917. This collection of letters appears here courtesy of John L. Bricker. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1882-1917 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Letters Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 92961140 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Language A language of the resource English Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David E. Bricker Subject The topic of the resource Business Correspondence--Davide E. 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Description An account of the resource [corresponds to inside cover of Day by Day] [illustration] Community Library Sunbury, Ohio Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 2) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/dfcc23fdf0cc638614a5c2afe5611379.jpg 6a30d98429842230146627c70ec8b2dc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to unnumbered page of Day by Day] Day by Day [illustration] Doris Davidson Day Community Library Sunbury, Ohio 1995 Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 3) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f1f9516813d03c31b772c8648270704d.jpg fa3e3dbea5a40da32361de3f1078b53b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to unnumbered page 1 of Day by Day] Grandchild Child of my child Heart of my heart Your smile bridges the years between us - I am young again discovering the world through your eyes. You have the time to listen and I have the time to spend Delighted to gaze at familiar loved features, made new to in your eyes again. Through you, I'll see the future. Through me, you'll know the past. In the present we'll love one another As long as these moments shall last. - Perfect pleasures Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 4) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/66d3157b91e4c38a3ff75e5a36547f60.jpg 60179f03495d42fe3f1098d7dff75c56 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 2 of Day by Day] Preface Many of us in our lifetime have been a part of, or know of, a 5-generation family because it represents a span of about 80 years. We have had 8 generations of our family living since the early 1900's to now. If all the grandparents back to 1750 were still living you would have several million grandmas and grandpas and wouldn't that be a pretty kettle of fish. Talk about being spoiled! Of course, you have only a few grandparents living EXCEPT - you have little bits and pieces of all these other grandparents in you. and that is what sets you apart as unique. Perhaps one of you got grandpa's red hair, or grandma's blue eyes, or a mind for math, a dread disease, a gimpy knee. Thank, or blame, your ancestors. I want to begin by honoring your grandparents by writing what I know, or have heard about them. I will then tell of my married life from my perception, taking it up to the time our children were married. From there you will have to have them write their history for you. I hope you'll enjoy my reflections on childhood, marriage, work, joys and sorrow of what, looking back, seems a long, long time. .2. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 5) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6a894b1bbdc7fe24c056c6d35ade8a07.jpg 96b5013bcb8119adf07e00b8b98d57b0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 6] [corresponds to page 3 of Day by Day] The Family Tree Great-Great-Great- Grandparents Mrs. Dixon ? ? ? Mary J. Covert Davidson Thomas Davidson Great -Great Grandparents Middleton and Sarah Day William and Mary Glenn Annie C. Davidson Cline Spencer and Maggie Cowell Great Grandparents Truman and Katie Day Cliff and Maye Davidson Grandparents Wendell and Doris Davidson Day (PaBee) and (Bee) .3. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 6) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/76814c7fb82d9347aad351e15f555cc8.jpg 8b73ed7c046dadb041063b8d65a1ba59 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 4 of Day by Day] I grew up thinking that I only had two sets of grandparents. Mom and Dad had never mentioned having any grandparents, so I guess I assumed that older people didn't have any. As I grew older and learned about ancestors, I did ask a few questions but received no answers that helped so it was stored away some where in my brain never to be thought of again. We were down at Grandma Clines one day in 1940 for a family dinner when something came up about grandparents and Grandma quite casually remarked that her former mother-in-law was still living. We were shocked, amazed and questioning at the announcement. Perhaps stunned is a better word - after all I was 23 with 2 children of my own and I had never heard one word about her. Great-Great-Great-grandmother Dixon with Shirley, Terry, Joan [photo] Immediately we all decided we would like to meet her, and Grandma made the arrangements for us to go to Jericho. How it was accomplished I do not know - I don't believe Grandma had spoken to Mrs. Dixon since the divorce 40 years before. Anyway, one Sunday morning several carloads of .4. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 7) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9d66d3525a933416a3e95b50df98d6d0.jpg 1b06f4257313f180ad5c2cfee2d18286 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 5 of Day by Day] Davidsons (who should have been Dixons - explanation later,) set sail for Jericho in southeastern Ohio. She was there to greet us when we arrived - a small, frail woman, very quiet and bearing a not- very-welcoming look. There were no hugs, kisses or even an intimation of being glad to see us. We were not invited into the house, all the conversations took part in the yard where where we finally posed for a 5-generation picture. Five generations: Kathleen Davidson, Leland Davidson, Grandmother Doris Day, Great-Great-Great Grandmother Dixon, Great Great Grandmother Cline, Great-Grandfather Cliff Davidson holding Virginia Davidson Front: Shirley Day, Terry Day Roland Davidson holding Joan Davidson and Wendell Davidson. [photo] It was so awkward and I was so embarrassed for Dad (she didn't even welcome him) that all I wanted was OUT. We left with no thought of returning and no invitation to return, and I never thought of her again until I began writing this little history. Now I wonder - was she quiet and reserved because it was her natural way? Did she resent us being there: if so, why did she agree to the meeting? Was it because she realized, and could not cope with, the fact of how much human contact .5. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 8) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/831fcd74e1ef451d89e83ae9d7787424.jpg 8c6c0b2a75c3d835eddb21e38c850c9c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 6 of Day by Day] she had denied herself or been denied by someone else? Whatever the reasons, we left and never contacted her again - nor did she contact us. Great-Great Grandparents My great-great-great grandmother Covert, of the same generation as Mrs. Dixon, lived with my Grandma Cline after she moved to Galena. She had helped Grandma for several years when Grandma boarded river workers. Great-Great-Great=Grandmother Mary J. Covert Davidson [photo] Grandma Cline was divorced in 1899 from the father of her two young sons, Floyd and Clifford. Her husband had left and never returned, leaving her to raise the boys alone in an impoverished section of Ohio. Grandma was a large handsome woman with great coloring, snapping brown eyes, intelligent, very independent and a caring - but not loving- grandmother. she was extremely neat, a wonderful cook and one of her chief pleasures was to host a family dinner for about 50 people consisting of her son and his family, 3 stepchildren and their families and her son with her second marriage. She enjoyed church and always dressed in her "good black dress" wearing a string of black beads. She was a soprano who often sang solos for funerals. She asked very little for herself and even today I could draw a picture of house with every stick of furniture because she never bought anything new. .6. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 9) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/075382e61d26741394ec40476b61915b.jpg df51c3c5549e7af5b11e4aedd07581d9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 7 of Day by Day] Grandma and I were always at odds. It stemmed from a visit our family had made in Woodsfield. she rode with us. I was less than 4 years old and the trip was tiring me when she began to hassle me, each of us getting more and more argumentative as the trip went on. Finally we arrived and things had quieted down when suddenly she began telling the host what a "brat" I had been. I had had it and dredging up from heavens knows where, I pulled out a few choice words and let it be be known that I wanted her to "leave me alone." Great-Great-Grandfather William Dixon [photo] I remember Dad pulling me up by one arm, grabbing a light with the other, and taking me to the basement where I got the whipping of my life. I thought at the time that was highly unfair. Older people sometimes used these same words when they were very angry and they seemed to achieve the desired results; mine didn't. Never having used a swear word before, I decided I needed more practice. Needless to say, Grandma was not impressed with me, and it gave just one more reason to favor my sister over me and influenced her family to do the same. My chief source of comfort as a child, other than books, was my Grandma Cowell who loved me unconditionally and I returned that love. I spent a lot of time there as a child because she had the kind of house a kid enjoys - boxes of buttons, lacy .7. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 10) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/5233adae10153f343a1cc8bd0ed9566f.jpg 108e1b4884a95734306f81cf90272979 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 8 of Day by Day] 3-D valentines and calendars, a coffee mill which we used to grind the coffee, a deep featherbed you could bury yourself in, magazines by the the score, and the kind of food we liked - coffee and crackers for breakfast ! DEE-LICIOUS, even though the coffee was so strong it could have walked to the table. Outdoors, it was just as fascinating. She grew a huge rambler rose which covered the fence and which was an attraction to everyone going by, especially, it seemed, to the gypsies who came every summer. She had a henhouse full of chickens, some of them setting hens which were hatching chicks, duck with broods of ducklings, a peahen, banty roosters and noisy guineas. It was an experience to gather eggs - you never knew which fowl was going to guard whose eggs. There was also the most accessible haymow I ever saw and it was here we played when the fragrant hay was first mowed and here where we looked for "stray' nests of eggs. Grandpa Cowell was very quiet, curt to the point of rudeness but I knew he was sick and I excused a lot just to be with Grandma. He was a severe asthmatic who was not able to sleep at night except in a reclining chair or on a fainting couch. Even then, we would hear him up many times at night trying to find something to help him breathe. It was at Grandma's that I first heard 2 sounds that always made me think of loneliness- the sound of the old train whistle as it went through Condit and the ticking of her Seth Thomas clock. Wendell's grandparents were William and Mary Glenn and Middleton and Sarah Day. He knew none of them. His grandmother died when Katie was quite small and she was raised by Abe and Della McKenney. The McKenneys lived in a neat little .8. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 11) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/51b3441b8c3faa0a0af156342b3c162c.jpg 02f6d22f80653fa19ab3fe073d43a63e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 8 of Day by Day] house in Newark. Uncle Abe raised produce for the Newark markets and Aunt Della was a housekeeper, immaculate, always in a dark dress with a crisp white apron. Middleton Day Great-Great-Grandfather [photo] Middleton Day was a prominent farmer in Trenton Township and Sarah kept up with him until she became desperately ill with "brain fever" and was given no hope of recovery. The family could not lose "dear Mother Day" and they prayed long, hard for her recovery. You remember the old saying "be careful what you pray for, your prayers might be answered." Well they were answered. Sarah recovered and became a a source of great embarrassment to the family. We think now that she probably had encephalitis and the disease damaged her brain for many of her actions from then on were on the weird side. I had on neighbor tell me that she used to put the chamber pot upside down on her head to go visiting the neighbors. Great Grandparents Pa Bee's parents were Truman and Katie Day. I've already told you Katie was raised by Aunt Della, a little dumpling of a woman who was as neat, organized and precise as they come. If you could come up with 3 adjectives to define just the opposite, that would be Katie. i don' know if life just beat her down or what the problem, but when I knew her she was the most disorganized person you could imaging. Rooms never got cleaned, drawers never sorted, meals never planned, laundry .9. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 12) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1cc3fcac79afc1736065ef55839818a2.jpg 652d3f923f446d80c0f1b08b0b4bf8b5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 10 of Day by Day] The Day Family Truman Jr., Katie, Forest, Wendell [photo] never done, etc., etc. It's hard to believe Aunt Della raised her. She would not learn to drive, did not care for reading, did not go to church or go shopping or entertain herself in any way. She was very difficult to live with. Wendell's dad, until 1918, was considered an outstanding community man. He was probably more noted for his singing ability than anything, Possessed of perfect pitch, he could give the note and key to his fellow quartet members so they didn't need a pitchpipe. Further he could pick up a new song and sing it using scale notes instead of words. He was proud of his farm building, he was happy to serve on the school board and as a trustee, but shortly after his 12 year old daughter died, he began drinking and to an extent that changed his life and that of everyone who came in contact with him in ways that could not have been foreseen by anyone. Great-Grandfather Comes to Ohio The year was 1909. He was 13 years old. He stood there in the drive next to a spring wagon hitched to a team of horses and looked back at the building that had been his home for all of his 13 years. He had awakened especially early that morning for he had to take his mother, grandmother, stepfather and assorted step-siblings down to the .10. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 13) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/aa8b31ad57632f04a8da3e38d80086d5.jpg 7a43fe54690e25c25128dbb0e094394c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 11 of Day by Day] river to catch the train to Columbus. Great-Grandfather Clifford Davidson [photo] He was very familiar with the Ohio River for after his mother's divorce at the turn of the century she and her mother had survived by furnishing room, board and laundry service to river boatmen, and it had been his job to drive workers down to the river each morning and return in the evening to bring them home. When asked once how he could see to drive at night, he said the road was lit up all the way like a city because of the many flaring gas wells in Monroe County. The distance to the river was 6-8 miles, so it left him little time to enjoy much schooling; livestock had to be fed, chickens raised to provide food, gardens hoed to furnish vegetables, and potato patch carefully tended because potatoes were the mainstay of their diet. Sometimes he was free to stay at the river awhile and that was when he would lay his fishing line, baited with chicken necks, to return the next morning to pick up the large catfish which would supplement their diet. He was well acquainted with the huge wharf rats which he later describes as being "large as most cats" and with the enormous mud turtles, so ugly that they left him with a lifelong aversion to turtles, turtle meat or even turtle soup. As he stood there now, he remembered other things - how his grandmother had always been with him always there for him, a guiding influence in his life; how hard his mother had had to work to give them food and some sort of home; how "old Mr. Pettay" had delighted, amazed and enlightened him with his many Civil War stories; how most of his .11. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 14) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/456fc535fe2e15506d1c1e2d3e82b60f.jpg 050db1a8b4ba828c06fa6b38340f7965 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 12 of Day by Day] uncles, aunts and cousins had already departed Monroe County for the oil fields of Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming. Now he, too, was leaving and even though he was excited, he still felt a pang at leaving all he had ever known. Would he ever see his boyhood chums again? Or a certain little girl, prettier than most, who lived on the top of a hill? Why, he wondered, had his mother decided to leave? What was the new farm going to be like? Were there hills in eastern Delaware County? Or rivers? More immediate worries came to mind. The spring wagon was loaded to the hilt; Nothing more could be added, not even grandmother's spinning wheel which was left in the front room. What would happen if he should upset the wagon? Or what if a horse threw a shoe? Or if the wagon lost a wheel? Or if he became mired in mud? Or if it poured rain or if or if or- But now decision time was here and as he looked around, he said a silent goodbye to his little home, the hills, Mr. Pettay, his friends, smacked the lines across the team's rumps and began his long, long journey. He followed a route he knew well, up through Barnesville and Woodsfield. From there he was supposed to hit Route 40 and head west. He had nothing for his horses to eat and very little for himself. In those days of horse drawn vehicles it was a very common thing for anyone driving through the countryside to be offered food or water, and even food and bedding for their horses. And so it was with the 13 year old boy. He was helped many times by people who took care of his horse, sometimes offering him a sandwich or a haymow to sleep in. One kind hearted couple had even invited him into their home, allowed him to .12. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 15) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/702960a95c750b32990fbe249d388484.jpg b44a57bd9a3237fcc8df8cf170cfea0c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 13 of Day by Day] wash up, gave him a hearty dinner and a bed to sleep in. Next morning after a country breakfast he was ready to go again with his rested team. He never forgot their kindness nor the homes that housed these people and for years afterward he would point out each one as traveled "down the hills" to our reunions. His trip remained uneventful until he reached the "Y" bridge at Zanesville. There the horse refused to cross the bridge and once more he had to rely on the kindness of strangers. A Zanesville policeman, after several suggestions had failed, finally got some blankets, threw them over the horses' heads and led them across. The boy began to feel his journey would soon be coming to an end. And so it was. After 4 days and 3 nights, he and his faithful team pulled into the barnyard on Trenton Road "saddle" sore and weary, but where that night he could rest in his own bed, his tummy full, and satisfied that he had succeeded well in finishing a pretty daunting task. The 13 year old old was great-great grandfather Clifford Davidson and his trip to Galena was an omen of how hard he would tackle anything and of how well he would do it. My mother was just as industrious as Dad and never missed a chance to to take on Wedding Photograph of Cliff Davidson and Maye Cowell [photo] .13. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 16) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ee57032647d3f7d0d044ba6c86951c8f.jpg 1ad4874081804f61252ee102808eb01e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 14 of Day by Day] anything that would make their life and ours easier, nicer and better. Great Grandmother Maye Davidson [photo] I know little about her early life; she never talked about her forbearers either. I do know that Dad soon forgot his pretty little girl in the hills because he had found what he called "The pettiest girl I ever saw." I can just remember Mom in a red flapper dress and white shoes that buttoned on the side, her long dark hair done up in a bun at the nape of her neck. One day I went to Centerburg with her and once there I sat in an outer room while she went inside. When she came I had to look twice - her hair was gone! You have to understand that in the mid-20's this was a daring thing to do, and I didn't know what to say. She was very quiet going home and I noticed she seemed more and more nervous as she neared home. But as far as I know, I don't think she got a negative reaction from Dad. But her shingle bob was just one small sign of her progressive thinking. On her own in later life she developed an egg- poultry route in Columbus to help with income. As with every new project that one of us thought of, it meant a lot more work for some of us. And so it was with mom's "egg route." For a number of years I was at my folks every Friday to help dress out chickens and later, turkeys. I would return in the evening to help wash, candle and crate eggs. This was all done in the hardest way possible - boiling water in a large pot into which we scalded the chickens, removed the feathers and .14. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 17) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2a549b8e3c51f5eaed0270e1accdf657.jpg d15dc6f365ffde4bd3a69505564ef584 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 15 of Day by Day] dressed them out. Several years later, in a small effort to modernize the operation, my folks purchased a "de-featherer." once dressed, the fowl were put on ice, the egg crates loaded into the car trunk, and the next day Mom and one of us drove to Columbus where we unloaded our produce at various stores and to regular customers. Many things about Mom will come up as I talk about growing up but right now I want to leave you 2 recipes which I consider mom's, not mine, although you've eaten them at my house not her's. Tapioca Pudding 1 box of Pearl Tapioca- Soak overnight in tepid water Beat 5 egg yolks Add 3/4 c. sugar 1/2t. salt Heat 1 1/2 quarts of milk and tapioca to almost boiling. Pour in egg mixture, stirring constantly, and bring to boil. If necessary add more milk, After it boils should be the consistency of unbeaten whipping cream. Remove from stove and add 3/4 TBS vanilla. Noodles Make a well in 1 1/2 c. flour. Add 3 egg yolks 2 whole eggs 1/2 tsp. salt 1/3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. vinegar Blend until it makes a ball you can roll out. May be necessary to add more flour. Roll out thin, let dry then cut for noodles. .15. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 18) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/eacd7a84f87848d1fd6601636a432391.jpg d98c214159ce6dd29f4d253e6b60ac64 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 16 of Day by Day] Mom was a wonderful cook, and most of her life baked using wood burning stove. The temperature of the oven read "Low," Med," and "Hi," and her way of testing it for baking was to put her hand in the oven for just an instant, and this way she was able to tell whether it was right for cakes or bread, meringues or cookies and she hardly ever had a bad baking day. One thing I remember about Mom is that after supper was over and we kids would be occupied with homework, she would lower the oven door and sit on it for warmth in the wintertime. it seemed we were always cold prior to 1950, and I've often said since that if I had to choose between eating and being warm I would choose to be warm. The Davidsons Doris M, Roland, Kathleen, Leland [photo] Washing day was another trial in living then. Early in the morning a huge tub of water was brought to a boil, then the clothes thrown in and stirred occasionally. They were then transferred to cooler water where they were hand scrubbed, rinsed and hung out to dry. Who does not remember frozen clothes standing at attention on every clothesline or going upstairs to find frozen clothing draped on stair railings, etc. When I was first married it was necessary that laundry needed to be done by hand washing. In .16. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 19) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1af2d0cb56d3dbe3e12d261a2d399e38.jpg c7bef878f826106dfcd55f2abfa53bc6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 17 of Day by Day] Those cold 1930 days many times we used what was called a double blanket, about 70" by 140" which I would challenge any one of you to wash by hand. From washing this way, we graduated to a "Bass" washer which rocked the clothes clean then you hand cranked them through the wringer. Later with electricity, you simply fed the clothes through the wringer. And then, heaven be praised, came the automatic washer and dryers. No wounder one of my friends said she'd trade her husband rather than lose her washer! Our first soaps were the homemade lye soaps; the we graduated to Fels Naptha, the soap on every homemaker's shopping list. Later came the wonderful scented soaps and the detergents we have today, small things in the greater scheme, but great for their added effectiveness in cleaning and for their convenience. The life that I describe as mine in childhood was very similar to that of PaBee's; it was farm living and everything that one family did then was like everyone else's work. But in order to write of childhood, I must write in first person. One of my earliest memories in that of being bundled up like an Eskimo and riding on the school wagon pulled by two teams of horses, which was driven by dad. Everyone in those days wore long underwear - heaven when you first put them on, then something quite different after the first washing. They stretched so you had to lap the leg over, then try to put on long stockings over that bunch of material, then add lace-up shoes. On the outside we wore a heavy coat, muffler, gloves and a hat that covered everything but our nose. Even so we were frozen when we reached school, after following a route on a mud road so rutted the wheels sank to .17. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 20) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/24ccd718c96174c9b48a172a709fcbf5.jpg ff1155273f98ffb3e5970840ff4ad22b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 18 of Day by Day] School Bus of Half Century Ago . . . [photo] To School We Go - One of the first school buses in this area is pictured in the above picture taken this time of year in 1921. This horse drawn bus was operated by Clifford Davidson, who lives just across the Delaware Licking County Line on the Croton Road, who hauled pupils from that area into Hartford School at Croton. Article from the Sunbury News the axle, then following a route through school and, down Hogue road and into Croton. Dad and I had no chance to warm ourselves as we returned and headed home. In addition to that route, Dad had already been up 2-3 hours doing chores, thawing pipes, pumping water, milking, then harnessing the team for the trip. And this process was repeated at night in reverse. I hated this part of winter - the baby lambs, pigs and calves that had to be warmed with hand- Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 21) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c249e1475da0c71b0c423614b8c98f31.jpg c5b50ceedce380db0148f359aef471fe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 19 of Day by Day] held bottles or even brought into the house. I hated the smell of winter in the icy cold rooms before the stove was fired, and everyone in the country hated nature's call to the bleak outhouses. When I was in high school, I had only one friend who lived in the country and who had a bathroom. I hated the kerosene lamps we used and the chimneys we used to clean wadding up old newspapers and wiping the soot from inside. But I loved the snowslide the neighborhood boys always made on Searles hill - it seemed, once made, to last all winter. I loved the books I could read in winter, the corn we popped, the time spent around the kitchen table doing our homework. As soon as supper was over we cleared the table, grabbed an apple and did our homework helping each other. One of winter's big tasks was butchering - a chore that involved all of us. We were not involved with actual killing of one of our animals. Sometimes the beef would even come from another man's herd. Beef could not be consumed as readily as pork, so unless one had a HUGE family, it was customary to choose and pay for either a front or hind quarter or a side of beef. We used little hamburger - so the meat was cut into roasts and steaks and small pieces were sorted out, cut into bite size bits and canned. Butchering took place on the coldest day possible, because of spoilage. A beef was usually shot, then hauled up by block and tackle to hang so that it could be gutted, the skin removed and the quarters divided so they could be handled easily. A pig was usually strung up, its throat cut, then dressed out. Pork was made into hams, shoulders, loins, while small pieces were ground into sausage, then canned as patties of put into .19. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 22) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e80a31baaa01738c63b11dbecd4a548e.jpg 8938fecc0355a455670ef6226a4f260d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 20 of Day by Day] Casings for link sausage. Small fat pieces were kept out of sausage and rendered down to make the lard which was our source of shortening for baking and frying. After rendering, the fat pieces were known as "cracklings." The whole family joined in turning the grinder, cutting up meat, getting cans ready. The entire kitchen was taken over for this task, even the kitchen table. It was necessary to work, fast because we had no refrigeration. Our first meal was usually liver and onions because you couldn't can it or give it away. We, as all farm folk did, used almost every part of the pork including heart, tongue, and sweetbreads. Remembering those hectic times, I will say I'm happy to buy my meat from the counter. Winter was a good time for Dad to take the horses down to the blacksmith shop to be shod. What heaven to walk into Curt's little shop where a blazing fire was always going. I've watched him shape the shoe, then nail it on the horses. This always made me shudder because I felt it hurt them, not knowing that hooves do not feel pain. Once in a while I got to ride to Condit or Croton with him when he took in the cream which we had separated from the milk. Back then you received a premium price for butterfat. Having our own cream and eggs meant that, if homemade ice cream was on the menu, we could just skim the pot and have cream in abundance, thus making jillions of little fat cells for us to carry around a lifetime! This same cream was used to make butter. It seemed to me our little arms was always moving - churning butter, making ice cream, whipping icing, picking up potatoes, beating rugs, hanging clothes, blackening stoves, carrying water and PUMPING .20. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 23) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ac4ea02f40bac05e7ca24d751af12791.jpg 95275b253926852140551dcb9613a4e3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 21 of Day by Day] WATER! The latter was a never-ending task. We pumped and carried water for cooking and drinking, for laundry and rinsing, for watering thirsty garden plants, for field hands and harvest help, for bathing and cleaning and above all for the cattle. Can you imagine 20 -30 cows trekking across the Sahara Desert all day each wanting her share of water right now? One big slurp and there went all the water we'd spent 20 minutes pumping. Today we turn a tap for all that. Spring it meant shedding "longies" and looking forward to new birth. Grandma Cowell and most farm women raised chickens by letting "setting" hens hatch them. My mother, however had a heated incubator which was stationed just outside our bedroom. In it she placed her eggs, and every night I would see her turning the eggs, dipping her fingertips in water now and then. What a miracle to see these little bedraggled creatures break out of the egg, shake themselves and turn into a little yellow fluff ball. But that's the only time they're pretty. Chickens are dumber than a wire fence. It they get cold, they pile on top of one another and smother themselves; if it rains, they don't know enough to come inside; if they get into a tree, they roost on the highest branch; if you plant one plant into the ground, they will smell it out and scratch it out. I grew to hate them except for eating. When they appear on my table, I feel like saying, "Aha! Gotcha!" Summer was a hectic time on all farms. the entire season was spent in sowing, planting, and preserving food for livestock and ourselves. After breaking one's back growing a garden, then came the hot, hard task of getting everything .21. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 24) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9d95f5d910e5c860b1a6c542e1fb5eaf.jpg 152b98d45fc2fa339460a59ca2ecdc01 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 22 of Day by Day] into a can. The first step meant going to the cellar (the expression all farm people use for basement) and bring up the fruit jars. They were washed in hot water, rinsed, then put into boiling water to kill all bacteria. Our produce - which ranged from all kinds of berries to apples, cherries peaches, plums, beans, beets, carrots, tomatoes and other -was then put into jars and cold packed. My mother once canned a quart of yellow string beans which she placed in the can one by one making a can of beans as beautiful as a painting. She entered it for years in the local fair's canning exhibit and won at least 6 blue ribbons for it. We kids picked the berries that were canned, and for blackberrying we really protected ourselves. We all wore long sleeves, long pants, heavy shoes and a hat, trying to avoid thorns, sweat flies and bees. It was hot sticky work but how proud we felt when we each delivered out pail of berries to Mom. We also used to go with Dad to hunt, mushrooms, and we'd bring home a big pail of sponge mushrooms which were simmered in butter and served on oven- toasted bread for a real treat. Dad could always find mushrooms, and I guess I assumed one could always find them, so I never asked where they were found and he never told me. Nutting was another experience we looked forward to; we'd pack in the car, go south looking for open fields which held walnut, hickory and chestnut trees. Sometimes we'd even find hazelnuts. No one ever chased us out of a field but it wouldn't work that way today. Nuts were very important to us for use in salads, cakes and pies as well as to enjoy just in eating. My folks would make a picnic out of driving to .22. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 25) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/15238e1a139adc7d397b0e0eebeb2ef6.jpg f6ec3442a26becb49f0f1490d49b7e68 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 23 of Day by Day] Clyde to buy cherries; in fact picnics were a common thing during our summers. We would drive to Indian Lake for visits or to Cedar Point where we would be allowed to ask a friend to go along. The folks always enjoyed all the local fairs, the Hartford Fair especially being enjoyed as an all- day outing which family picnics all over the grounds. We always went back for the Davidson reunion in Southern Ohio (another picnic) and my folks were always visiting or having visitors in during the busy summers. Dad, in summer, was just as busy outside, he was one of the first to own and operate a corn husker and threshing machine. Later on he owned an ensilage cutter and later still a combine. It was not until the coming of the self- propelled combine that country women were relieved of one of summers biggest concerns - that of feeding 12-20 men three of four times a year during harvesting season. The men had already tied, bond and shocked the wheat and oats before threshing, and, also, later, shocked, the corn. Then came the chore of getting the grain into storage bins and this meant extra help and food! With no refrigeration, the woman's day usually began with a hasty trip to town to purchase meat, then home to prepare baked goods from scratch, peel a peck of potatoes and get a balanced meal on by noon. We only failed once. One time the men had already been called in, and while Mom was attempting to drain the potatoes for mashing, the lid came loose and the cooked potatoes fell on the ground. Hired help couldn't have a meal without potatoes so back to the field they went while we hurriedly began peeling a second peck of potatoes. .23. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 26) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9cd6dcbe770b9f78873feccbd3616d63.jpg 67c21e0fd967f41b40d2599c2f5a6699 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 24 of Day by Day] Haying had to be the dirtiest, hottest work of all. It occurred in the hottest months and on the sunniest days, and if the hay had been rained on after having been mowed it was the dirtiest. Before the days of balers, we used to mow the hay ( heavenly fragrance), rake it, then load it on to wagons by using a hay loader, spreading it evenly on the wagon until we had a full load, then take it to the barn. There a large fork was pulled down from the mow, set into the hay, the fork then pulled back into the mow and dropped the hay to be mowed away in different sections of the haymow. No matter how careful you were you always worried about spontaneous combustion for about 2 weeks after haying time was over. Then came the baler, and while several steps of haying were eliminated, so also was much of the fun and companionship of old time haying. In time, as horses were no longer an every day farm animal and as large dairies became obsolete, so also did haying as one knew it. As a child, other than the fun things we did with our parents, I enjoyed 4-H Club, Condit Church and music, both our player piano and piano lessons. We never did much in our 4-H cooking club. I only remember making white sauce and serving it on crackers. UGH! But 4-H did give me one of the nicest experiences I had as a child, that of attending 4-H camp. The camp was near Utica and going there was my first experience sleeping with a group of young girls, sharing my meals with them and enjoying tall stories told around the campfire. It cost $5.00 a week and I don't know yet how my folks could have sent me, but it was a wonderful, invaluable experience. Our player piano was always in use by us and our friends, We learned timing and how to carry a .24. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 27) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2f9f60f6bfb1f08480e6f1e480371337.jpg 3b2077649f062a4162c023c3302b9878 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 25 of Day by Day] tune from it, so that my few piano lessons were not too difficult for me - I just wish I'd had more of them. We went to Condit Church with a carload of the Saunders children, attended Sunday School and church where it was difficult for Lolly and me to restrain our giggling at some of the atrocious hats worn by the older women. I began playing piano for Christian Endeavor at age 11, and until 1976 played piano or organ for Sunday School or church a good share of the time. I remember the church before the various restorations. I also remember serving rabbit dinners during hunting season, Thanksgiving turkey dinners, ox roasts and now smorgasbords. Mabel and Wendell going to School [photo] PaBee was living much the same life that I had had until he was about 6 years old. He attended grade school at Sinkey schoolhouse on Ross Road, Opal Stockwell, teacher. He later entered the Sunbury School to which he drove for several years, he was a good student and could have been an excellent student had he received any encouragement at home. His one great area of enthusiasm in high school was his baseball team - undefeated in the four years he played on the team. That interest in baseball stayed with him his entire life and he held an especial love for the Cincinnati Reds until the week he died. .25. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 28) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/8d3cd72c781a8c4016275142c7e60669.jpg e962f02711573508878edd12698e3d28 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 29) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 26 of Day by Day] Neither of his parents attended his high school graduation and he left home shortly after to go live with an aunt and uncle in Columbus while he attempted to finish a business course at Bliss College. This schooling was cut short because of his father's continuing alcoholism and he was called home to help with the farm and to care for his mother. I wish I could tell you that he had a happy, carefree childhood, or even that he enjoyed an upbringing with lots of hard work interspersed with joyous times, or that he had the support of loving grandparents or caring relatives, but he had none of these. Still, he turned out to be a loving, proud, supportive father and grandfather and I guess that's all you really need to know. * * * * My school days on the other hand were very happy. I've already told you how my parents liked to go places, see people and enjoy living, and it kinda rubbed off on me. School work was very easy for me - my one big trouble was that I couldn't see. Back in the days when airplanes were a novelty, one flew over our house one day and we all ran out to have a look. I could not see it; my folks couldn't accept this and and accused me of being "difficult" so nothing was done for several years. Finally it was so bad that I could see nothing on the blackboard at school and when I finally saw an oculist he was shocked - and so were my parents - that my eyes were so bad. As a result, I've worn glasses all my life. However those early days days forced me to read a lot and that served me well in school. One of my major bragging points to my kids was that I came in second in an all county spelling bee and later was valedictorian of my class. I think I was .26. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3d37b5096a2e29565fb5cb8cb32c2807.jpg 7280f0f5b12b0f51084e71be6d8d2c51 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 30) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 27 of Day by Day] prouder, though, of the fact that I made the second team all-county basketball team twice while in high school. School, as I said, was really easy for me; I skipped first grade, something that I later felt was a mistake because it place in a group 1 1/2 years older than I, but I seemed to fit in reasonably well. From reading to choir work, from class plays to group parties, form math to basketball, everything interested me, even all girls baseball team which played four years and never won a game! It was the fellowship that was important to us. School was a time when we began to reach out and make friendships and do things which did not necessarily include our family. Prior to entering high school, we entertained ourselves mostly with neighborhood kids and with activities that took no money but did sometimes require a little creativity. I remember our old "swimming hole" and really the name tells it all. The boys would dam up a certain part of the creek each year to make a small pond perhaps 8 feet across, about 10 feet long and maybe 5 feet deep. As I remember it now, I wonder how our parents could ever have allowed us to swim in such a place. Cows waded across it leaving all kinds of bacteria, the bottom was slimy with thick mud oozing up between our toes and invariably, when you go out you took 2 or 3 leeches off your feet and legs. Makes me shiver now to think of it! Croquet was one of our favorite games, and most of the summer, there would be a ferocious contest going on in our side yard, with frequent yells and fights and accusations the "you moved the peg' or "you didn't even nick it." .27. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9af6da9ef446a1c624800e18502f50c3.jpg 7db9c7c8987c9cf9fe90e7c07999409a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 31) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 28 of Day by Day] We also played "red rover," "Annie Over the House," 'tag," "hide the Thimble" among other simple games. We were not coddled in learning; I learned to ride a bicycle when my brother took me to the top of a hill, and gave me a push. The fact that I hit an iron bridge was inconsequential, I had ridden a bicycle, by golly! The same thing happened with a horse; I was put on its back, bareback. No saddle or stirrups, just a rein and and a mane and away I went (after a good healthy swat on its rump) holding on for dear life. Wendall Day Graduation [photo] Doris Davidson Day Graduation [photo] Our entertainment was family-oriented and very simple, but we thought nothing of it because all the kids we knew lived the same way. The Depression hit in 1929 and although we .28. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/952fbdbf619c327dc697635508934d49.jpg 3ffc8532db173c80fcfe74b88478221e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 32) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 29 of Day by Day] were shielded from wanting for food or clothing, it did affect us in many ways. There simply was no money for anything other than survival. We ate only because we raised almost everything on the farm. But our class could not order rings, we had no Jr-Sr Prom, clothes were made to last for years. There seemed to be no future in furthering your education and few could afford it anyway. 1930 began the worst decade I've lived through. Marriage Wendell and I married young, settled on a farm, which was strike one for me; I never wanted to be on a farm - I dreamed of living in a small town large enough to have a library, swimming pool, movie theater and some shopping. Our family began with the birth of Terry, one of the nicest things to ever happen to us, but shortly after his birth our disasters began. We lived in an old ramshackle house, barely furnished, and returned home one bitterly cold, snowy night to find 6 inches of snow across our bed. We decided to sleep in the room where the stove was and laid Terry down on a small settee nearby. About 2:30 I was awakened by a peculiar noise and shook Wendell to awaken him. He stumbled over to the door just behind the settee and immediately a sheet of flame shot about 6 feet across the room. I grabbed Terry, ran out barefoot clad only in a thin nightgown, into about about a foot of snow. I ran downhill, put him in the car and ran back to get Wendell who groggy, was lacing his shows. It was impossible to get any clothes - they were in the back room where the fire was blazing - so we got in the car. 15 minutes later the house fell in. Along with our clothes, we lost everything else we owned. .29. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/1861ced0d2ef8f238c3e9bdb30091d71.jpg ae1585bce4814d9f8fe267cf62a4d1c0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 33) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 30 of Day by Day] We later discovered that the sound which had awakened me was mice. Our house was a true salt box with one-half the rear forming a bedroom, and also a catch-all back shed which had an opening to a dirt floor cellar. It was from this cellar that mice were running and squealing because they were being burned alive. There was no place to go but his folks. People say that you can find humor in any situation or that you can always make "the best of any situation." My answer to that is that these people have never lived with an alcoholic who becomes progressively meaner as he drinks. By the time we moved there, PaBee's dad was 62 and an incurable alcoholic, miserable and with the disposition of a cross-eyed rattlesnake. Katie was 50, both of them young enough to be doing a lot of work. That was not the case. Trum arose early in the morning (he catnapped all day) turned on the radio to the Early Worm whose theme song "The Music goes Down and Around" blasted through the house. If I even hear the beginnings of this song to this day, I get almost physically ill and very depressed because it reminds me again of a time that took so much away from me. I did not know it at the time of the fire, but I was pregnant with Shirley, therefore doubly miserable. Shortly after the fire and already living with less than nothing, someone stole our only source of any spending money - 35 large hens which provided us with eggs to sell. As if all this weren't enough. Truman took our car to go to Kentucky to bring back an expectant mother, her husband and 2 year old son to to move in with us. Usually Trum sat by the radio until noon, then .30. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ba85b5725fdf41d20e080a4a991a50b7.jpg d9650b2bc17a304d01b68d2399e493d6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 34) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 31 of Day by Day] went to town to drink all afternoon, coming home abusive and raving. I remember one day in particular as I was cleaning the kitchen cupboard, a large area that filled one wall of the kitchen, that among umpteen dishes of old potatoes and cooked beans I came across something so foul- smelling that I pitched it on the spot. All hell broke loose that night when Trum couldn't find his favorite chunk of limburger cheese! Shirley and Terry in 1936 [photo] It all became too much for me and with pressure from Wendell, his folks moved down the road and we stayed in the 'white house' - but at a price. displaying his benevolent nature yet again Truman insisted we could not stay without a hired hand and be bestowed upon us the sorriest human specimen I've ever known, and for 4 years he shared every meal with us plus giving us no privacy. I was wondering what I had ever done to deserve a life like this, and decided the only way to have a .31. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/4b432df448ef2da963a7006ede2114c1.jpg 1bbe834a73338aba7cc06f28f92f7036 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 35) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 32 of Day by Day] life was to buy the farm, leave and try to find work elsewhere or leave on my own. Thru OW Whitney, Sr. , who contacted a friend in Delaware we were able to get a loan that a bank would not have given us in a million years, and with it bought the farm and got rid of a great deal of baggage at the same time. Evidently PaBee had been thinking along the same lines as I had because, unknown to me, he had enrolled in a correspondence course in Air Conditioning. When he went to Youngstown for his diploma, they were so impressed with him that they offered him a lifetime teaching job starting at $100.00 a month. It was a fortune at that time and we'd have grabbed it except now we had a farm to run. It was not to be the last time I wished we'd never heard of farming. In addition to his A/C course, PaBee was working for ASCS measuring fields in eastern Delaware County for map work for agricultural use. Burt the most important thing he did in the late 1930's was work to sign up eastern Delaware County to get REA lines to the country. My folks had electricity brought in in the late '20s and one of my strongest memories of home is of looking into the awestruck face of my mother when she looked up at one bare bulb hanging down from the ceiling and saw it light up with electricity. The coming of electricity changed the farmers' lives more than anything else ever had or ever would. When I married, we had Delco system which furnished electricity until about 8:30 at night than was off until morning for recharging. So Wendell worked long and hard trying to get signups from residents or to get easements where necessary. some farmers absolutely did not want any lines near their place, but after the company went around them .32. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/bf6f0053de3bc4f2a48cd67140757388.jpg 4627958247154e67deb6d1900917dc75 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 36) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 33 of Day by Day] and they began to see the merits of electricity use, they begged to be allowed in. Electricity did come to us and almost the first thing we did was to buy a refrigerator replacing the old icebox which dripped over the back porch. We also got an electric stove to replace the wood-burning stove I'd used for canning and cooking and a washer so I would not have to hand wash ever again. All in all by the end of the 30's life was looking better, but it was a time that hurts me even now to look back on and a period in my life that I never want to live over. The coming of electricity also helped the men's work greatly. From pumping water to milkers for cows, it shortened their hours considerably. Most men jumped at the chance to quit hand milking and instead put on milkers. Then stood back to watch electricity do the work. Motors in every conceivable piece of machinery took the hard labor out of loading, pumping water, filling bins, and emptying grain. In time, electricity did almost everything on the dairy except call the cow home. It also warmed farrowing pens and kept heat lamps on baby lambs and calves. In short, it was a godsend. The 40's saw Terry and Shirley beginning school where both were to have many enjoyable times. In late 1941, however, came Pearl Harbor and a drastic change in our lives. PaBee went to work at Curtiss Wright, and most of our close friends left the farm for the city jobs that represented a new life for them. Rationing began immediately, and since gas was being rationed, it was necessary if you drove that you share your car, so Wendell took a carload to work. I was left without a car and with a farm to halfway manage while he worked. .33. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/386494e9e0b96db88fdab497e0664032.jpg 378a40f4910cc5295246e5db600ff3b8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 37) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 34 of Day by Day] With the war came rationing which applied to coffee, sugar, butter, shoes and many other necessities. We couldn't do without coffee so we traded sugar stamps for coffee stamps and made other adjustments to get along. I found it very difficult to get silk hose and bananas were virtually unavailable to us. PaBee's brother, a gunner on a warplane, was was shot down in late 1944 and was MIA for almost 11 months and held prisoner, we later learned, in a Russian war camp. He returned in early November 1945, the same week Rick was born, and I returned home from the hospital to find that Katie had deposited him on my doorstep, the visit to last for the next 6 months. I had been through an emergency appendectomy just 5 weeks before Rick was born, so I was not what you would call overjoyed to take on this extra burden of caring for one more person. Rick at 6 months [photo] .34. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9541c9a1e414596c87da1497b367ca87.jpg 6568207b17f05b5bf025a47bc453aa59 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 38) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 35 of Day by Day] The kind of house we always bought. [photo] We were working very hard, both of us working off the debts we had incurred. We paid them by never buying an unnecessary item, hand fed all kinds of baby animals (sheep, pigs, calves) sometimes bringing them into the house, sitting up all night with a farrowing sow and getting up 2-3 times a night to check on baby chicks. Our House - 1958 [photo] We did all of our own painting and wall papering and even some re- modeling. We had a wall storage unit in our kitchen the front of which went almost to the ceiling leaving a space of about 8 inches. Behind this 8 inch gap was a foot drop, the perfect catch-all for everything you wanted to get rid of and absolutely best place in the world .35. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ebcfc1407e7077ae01be7b76305dfbdc.jpg a4c2a0759a2426de794855d0a1a1ff64 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 39) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 36 of Day by Day] for a mouse to run. I always felt that dirt was sifting down through this cabinet so one day when I was alone I took a stepladder in and began tearing it down. The cupboard was gone and the kitchen floor was full of boards when PaBee came home, but he set about helping to carry out the wood. I will say that whenever we did anything - and there were many remodeling jobs after that - he would go along with it if I started it. We did the kitchen, later on added a bathroom, then did the front part of the house. Wallpapering was an every other year job for most rooms because we heated with coal and paper soon became dirty. PaBee handled the ceiling and I did the cutting and the sidewalls. On this particular day we had papered the dining room and were pleased with the nice bright paper and the way it looked. Wendell went to bed in preparation for his graveyard shift and I stood in the kitchen ironing. At midnight I started toward the bedroom to awaken him. As I started into the dining room I heard a faint noise and looked up to see, on top of the porch door, two HUGE eyes glaring down at me. I screamed, Wendell came running and switched on the light. By that time the thing was in motion, and in the light we saw that it was a hug barn owl that had come down through our sooty chimney. He was even more alarmed than I was, flying all over the room and depositing soot on everything his feet or feathers touched. After several minutes, we caught him, threw him out, then looked around. Our new paper, ceiling and all was covered with sooty marks. We could not and would not re-paper so I cleaned it as well as I could and called it a bad day. I also remember another situation when soot .36. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7fa2efa71b48504e4c9b911216c6baae.jpg a07d70706c6d439ecde90c56dc946a9c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 40) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 37 of Day by Day] was a major issue for us. I looked out my kitchen window one evening to notice PaBee getting out of the car very slowly. Then I noticed his arm in a sling, he came home with a broken right arm. That day he had climbed a 10-foot ladder in order to do some electrical work on an A/C unit in a top-level recess. As he backed out to start down the ladder, a bare wire on the drill cord touched an electric wire and he blacked out and fell toward the cement floor 10 feet below. He could have been electrocuted, but the fall broke the current connection, and then he was lucky a second time. A colored man just happened to be passing by and saw him and caught him, preventing a serious injury or possibly even death. So a broken arm was a good exchange for a crushed skull or electrocution. By the time he had told me all this, we were seated at the table when all of a sudden we heard a loud "whoomp" from the basement. I knew immediately what had happened and tore downstairs only to find it full of black smoke and 2 pieces of pipe blown apart. I couldn't get them together, Wendell was no help and black smoke kept puffing out the pipe. When we finally got it fixed, we just stood and looked at one another. Our faces and hands were black, his white coat was black, but it was when we went upstairs that I just stood and cried; every thing was black - walls, curtains, bed clothes, food, anything you could name. The only things not covered with soot were either under the top bedcovering or behind closed doors. I know now that the insurance company will bear the expense of cleaning up. I spent weeks trying to clean rugs, curtains, clothes and dishes. It was not a good day in any way. Furnaces have always caused us trouble, and once the stoker-fired furnaces was almost the cause .37. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/c7e61706f0d2fe9ef30255859f653770.jpg f8bcf9ee425a5e3ee7356bc8c8370681 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 41) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 38 of Day by Day] of a house fire. Our entire family was away one night, each of us to a different meeting. I was next to the last coming home and when I entered the kitchen, a blast of very hot air hit me in the face. I flew to the basement where I found the furnace and pipes so hot that beams were popping and crackling. I had no time to call anyone; I just picked up a hose and directed it at the beams. The water from that fell on the furnace where it steamed. Eventually I could manage to open the furnace and found the source of the tremendous heat. The firebox was full to the top, the fire was just a red hot mass the stoker was still showing coal in. I knew I would crack the firebox by using water, but I had no choice so I directed a mist onto the top of the hot coals and continued to soak until some of the coals turned gray. Luckily, the firebox did not crack. I discovered later that one of the kids came home, thought the house too cool so instead of turning the furnace up one degree, turned it all the way over so that the stoker ran continuously, filling the furnace to the brim. It was now the late 40's and we were still driving a 1934 Chevy because cars, too, had been in short supply, so one day we decided to refurbish it and give it chipped, faded coat a new coat of paint. What we were able to get was not a pretty shade of green, but it worked and we were reasonably proud of it, so a friend of ours, Griff, decided he'd paint his old car also. So he chose his paint carefully applied it, went to bed and awoke the next morning to find it covered - simply covered - with small flying insects. You can see life was not too easy during the war years. Wendell continued to work at North American, then later was asked to join Huffman Wolfe, a major .38. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/969a5b2fb99155cdb3f75e6861761f7f.jpg da29309a73690a0473a314c49d27096a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 42) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 39 of Day by Day] contracting company, as foreman for the A/C department. During his time here, he worked for almost all the large Columbus establishments (OSU, Battelle, Big Bear, The Union Co., Meat packers) as well as in factories along the Ohio River and for NASA at Goddard Air Force Base in Maryland. Later in life he received a patent for a control which he developed. He also developed a "chill table" for OSU at the time of the equine encephalitis outbreak. This table was used to almost freeze various species of mosquitos so they could be used over long periods of time to help determine which ones carried the disease. I was very gratified once at a Union meeting where I heard several men talking saying that "PaBee was the best A/C man in the State of Ohio." I always felt that if he had been able to get an engineering degree, he could have developed something very worthwhile. It was in the 40's that one of the greatest changes in all our lives began to appear in numerous homes. TV had arrived and life would never be the same again. I'll never forget the excitement engendered by a little 6x6 screen whenever OSU played football. Almost everything passed for entertainment - even the showing of the stations logo. But it also brought much more; we, for the first time could see all those marvelous people who had been our radio friends; we could watch our government in action; we were exposed to sports we had never known. In short, television brought the world to our living room. Only 50 years previously, our grandparents had to rely on word of mouth taken by horse and buggy, Then came the telephone that brought voices into the home. Soon came the radio which gave us hours .39. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/170afb458e545713065297ade7f36528.jpg ef9de2d9d8f94209a476d56141506510 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 43) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 40 of Day by Day] of news and music. Now we could see, hear and make judgments on almost anything that happened in the world. I still think of TV as a miracle even with all the trash it now presents. Just as the 30's were terrible for us, the 50's seemed to be good. Terry and Shirley were doing very well in school, Rick had started school and I picked up two new careers in the decade. First of all, an electric organ was installed in our church one Tuesday and I was supposed to play it the following Sunday. I did play for Sunday service but this particular instrument caused me much frustration for several years. First of all, I practiced in an unheated church in winter, and one without cooling in the summer. I had no organ at home to work with so the adjustment to stops, foot pedals was a long time coming. In addition, I had no relief on Sundays. Then when I began working at Sunbury Savings in the late 50's, my free time was further shortened and I began to rebel at having to be there EVERY Sunday. After all, I was not the minister! So I resigned, only to return to it later. Terry had graduated as valedictorian of his class and entered OSU where he made the OSU marching band as a freshman. We were immensely proud of him and so pleased that in his second year OSU played in the Rose Bowl. He, too , married young. Marge Ross and he presented us with our first grandchild, Pam, a precocious child and one who has always been close to us. Trying to find a way to help him stay in school and still live on campus, we invested in a huge rooming house on E. 16th Avenue, and our work really began. At one time, the house had held as .40. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/79ecd621d6124687e069bd48c7f9808b.jpg 7d5f9e21ab55d593b77d61dd58a65093 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 44) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 41 of Day by Day] many as 40 students, but in a short time we decided to cut the number of students to 22. This still represented 22 beds to be made and changed each week, rooms to be painted, all kinds of repairs to be made constantly, plus a full basement of shower stalls, storage rooms, etc. all of which needed non-ending paint jobs. Chery and Pam Day [photo] When school was in session, Wendell would take me down to E 16th on his way to work. There I would work all day trying to help keep rooms and equipment in order. We would return on Saturday, work until noon, the cross campus for the OSU football game. By this time, Shirley was working for Woody Hayes. You've always heard that Woody lost his temper often; well, Shirley would take just so much, then her temper would flare. One day when he threw something she picked up the phone book and threw it back at him, shattering the glass stopped desk. Ann, Woody's wife, had a big laugh about it - thought it served Woody right, and evidently he thought so, too, because she continued to work there. .41. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/b9d37f6a8c305a9145b92f3023f182f0.jpg a59272d174828fdedb86818a336af3c2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 45) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 42 of Day by Day] He knew we loved football and gave us some pretty privileged seating spots for several years. It was also nice to follow Jerry Lucas - Havilcek and Siegfried through their marvelous years of OSU basketball. During these years I also became a member of the Searchlight Club, an organization which had brought me many interesting looks into all sorts of topics as well as many new friends. It was with them that I saw my first stage production "My Fair Lady." It was marvelous and has always remained, after seeing many , many, stage shows, my very favorite play with "The Music Man" a close second. That experience encouraged us to to attend Kenley productions as will as Mershon shows and even one show at the Hartman Building. All in all we must have seen 50-60 productions in the next few years. So with Rick in high school, Terry in college, Shirley in Woody's office and with involvement in the church, the school board, the rooming house, farm and our two jobs, we were exceptionally busy. Terry Day, Wendall Day, Katie Day, Doris Day, Marge Day holding Kim, Pam and Chery Day in front [photo] When the 60's came in it was easy to see a decided change in the morals, the thinking and conformity in this country. It was a time kids began questioning the authority of parents and teachers; it was a time of the hippies and flower children; it was a time when our country began sliding downhill. .42. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/eacf9b39bbb9c83688da065043c2e5ba.jpg f6cd63ace6436dd0c4d198fbf622cd1f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 46) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 43 of Day by Day] It was also a time of tragedy for us and one of great tragedy for our country. A young president was killed, and I, who had voted against him, could not leave the TV. I saw the actual killing (not a rerun) of Oswald and my scream woke Wendell and brought him charging from the bedroom. Our personal tragdy was the death of my brother, Leland, who died 3 months after a massive heart attack. We had been hit before; Marge had developed gestational diabetes and lost a child in 1958 shortly after its birth. Terry then developed diabetes in his first year of dental school and a few years later Pam was hit with the same disease. Kim Day [photo] I went to work full-time shortly after Terry left OSU and Rick graduated from high school. Cheryl and Kim had joined Terry's family, and Terry and Marge lost another baby in 1968. My mother, who had been ailing for years with respiratory problems, was failing fast. We had had a grand 50th wedding anniversary celebration for them in 1963, but from then on she was on a downhill course and died in the summer of 1966. Rick married Carol Walker and Scott, who had brought us so much joy, was born. Several years later Lisa came along. Lisa walks to her own drumbeat, but you'll never find a kinder person. She would take in any stray animal in a heartbeat and Richard Scott Day [photo] .43. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0d1c53c674608085a24a8bb68e18d166.jpg 6519f1e93d3263f654bcd46a09f2a9ff Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 47) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 44 of Day by Day] Clifton and Lisa Day [photo] she's just as concerned about any human she meets. During 1968, I began having health problems which finally affected me so that I could scarcely work. I was diagnosed with severe anemia - maybe even leukemia - at a time when my next door neighbor, who had suffered from the same symptoms as I all winter, was diagnosed with leukemia. Kathryn, who had been a second mother to Rick, died in 1969. Later that year, after being denied my normal day off and and after some co-workers had taken as much as a week off, I walked out of the home again. In the meantime and after a very long illness, my mother died in 1966, but not before she got to see the satellite circling the earth. She did not live to see the moon landing, but Dad did and remarked an the many changes he had seen in his lifetime. Starting with the trek to Galena with horse and wagon, he had seen automobiles revolutionize the USA, had seen the tremendous train and ocean travel, had witnessed the birth of the airplane's reign and now had seen a man stand on the moon. By the 70's Terry was well established in his Lee Alessio [photo] .44. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9b335e3067db6f561841c4133b5b3d8f.jpg cd910d8e7317a4831e2f65ca15603c6b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 48) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 45 of Day by Day] practice, Shirley and Gina married and Lee was born, and Rick and Carole divorced. We had purchased a farm on 605 with Terry as co-owner. My brother in real estate had informed me that Chamberlain's were selling their farm, and I asked him to put in a bid at the full price for us. He laughed and told me it was already sold, that the buyer could get the money easily, and that we had little chance of getting it! However, I insisted and we did get it - we simply didn't have sense enough to stay out of hard work. Gino and Lisa at home. [photo] Wendell's mother died in late 1974 and left a small bequest to her two sons. When Wendell remained undecided about what he wanted to do with it, I suggested that he think about getting a trailer so that we might travel a little. He literally jumped at the idea and we answered an ad for a trailer. We were babes in the woods in so far as trailers were concerned and how we managed to "luck out" as we did is beyond me. We went to see an Avion which could well have been a Model T for all we knew. We loved it, bought it and thus began a phase in our lives which was different, enjoyable and a godsend for Wendell who had never enjoyed much of what is commonly known as just "pure pleasure." .45. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/cd7998760565c3b706606a18574dbaff.jpg 27ae22aff2ee4aecc389d4f5a0415ecc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 49) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 46 of Day by Day] We decided to go to Florida. Pam was a freshman at OSU and could get away by mid-November and Chery thought she could leave school at that time, too. So the four of us started out, knowing not where we were going, knowing nothing about camping but willing to learn. We lucked out again. We parked right on the beach at Turtle beach and the girls and I did beach combing everyday. Just before Christmas, we were told our spot had been reserved and we would have to leave for another camp. We found a spot at Sun n Fun where we were to stay for the next 17 years. Florida was unlike anything we'd ever experienced. The other campers were like our closest neighbors - when you parked, they were out to help you hook up the gas and water, roll out the awning, and make sure the trailer was level. When you were ill, they were there with soup, light desserts or just words of cheer. There was a church on the grounds; there were bicycle paths to ride; there was a huge swimming pool, horseshoe, shuffleboard, square and round dancing and friendly campfires and card playing groups. The people became so close that there were always tears when you left, and anticipation to return when fall came next year. The girls were having a ball. We had taken some of our sand dollars and made Christmas ornaments out of them. They thought I should send one each to my card club group; it was finally decided that I'd send them home with the girls, and they would deliver them. For our trailer, lacking Christmas decorations, they scavenged the throwaways at the cemetery where they found some beautiful ribbon. We had plenty of pine trees for greenery and pine cones to use, so our Christmas .46. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/07733bd4fc419c7d3d2c3c5ca3628e3d.jpg b3c8a62aebfb5223e6ae6675cece745e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 50) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 47 of Day by Day] wreath on the front of our trailer was homemade and beautiful! PaBee and Bee [photo] Christmas came our entire family was there for several days. The weather did not cooperate too well; as it often does in Florida when Christmas comes the weather turns cold, even though beautiful, sunshiny weather was the norm until then. In the 70's both Wendell and I began new work. Wendell became associated with 7-Limers, an outfit that sold farm bins and equipment, and I passed a realtor's test to work with my brother in real estate, work which I found fascinating. Through 7-Limers, Wendell won a trip to Hawaii for two, so much as I hated to fly, I swallowed hard and went. When the clerk in Chicago asked if we wanted "smoking" cabins, I answered before Wendell could speak and said 'non-smoking." This little ruse got us to the 1st class cabin on our .47. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/fefdbe697d20c14d6bdd1c6e0ea4d32a.jpg 4e04d918d2dce512a16c29fb18d739a8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 51) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 48 of Day by Day] flight to Hawaii, but the rest of our group was so disgruntled by our good fortune that on the way home we rode in cabin class. There really is a difference between flying cabin or 1st class! Just as our stage production enlarged our cultural experience, so also did our various trips we took with the 7-Limers Group. First, of course, was Hawaii and nothing I ever read quite prepared me for it. I fell in love with Hawaii when they first put a lei around my neck and kissed me on both cheeks, and the love affair took off when we entered our room and found a freshly cut pineapple sitting in its own juice. All the usual tourist spots - Punchbowl Cemetery, Pearl Harbor, their tiered mall - either intrigued, enticed or caused you to fall into a feeling of deepest awe and respect. My favorite part of Hawaii was when we and one other couple took a car trip around the entire island of Oahu. We saw the bluest water we'd ever seen, magnificent cliffs covered with trees, pineapple plantations and the Queen's palace. I was most impressed with Polynesian Village, where a village as used by long ago Polynesians was erected. It was built around a huge open square, with buildings on all four side opening on the inside court. Here children could play, women could wash and talk with friends, and men could also meet there to discuss their business. What a sensible way to live. Children were safe, no one was ever lonely, and all were safer as a group than they would have been living alone. Although the group offered trips to Spain, to San Francisco, the Barbados and other places, I only want to tell you about Mexico. We left Sarasota, went to Tampa and flew to Dallas. for a good part of this trip we could see .46. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ae2cad659b0dc3cf332ca93375a80ee2.jpg 9e5a069b2f009bfa05126e368413fba9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 52) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 49 of Day by Day] Florida and its coastline below us and one could only marvel when seeing it how the early explorers' maps were almost precisely what we saw from the air. We left Dallas for Mexico City, a book in itself with charming little sidewalk shops, tiny children begging on every corner, beautiful Mexican strings playing, gorgeous murals on many buildings, sidewalk food which looked delicious but which we were forbidden to eat, huge old churches with gold icons inside and also as the guards told us "a thief inside for every religious artifact you saw." It was was at one of the large churches, now sinking into the soft undersoil of Mexico City, that we saw the faithful coming into the church, sometimes having come from miles away and walking always on their knees even across the paved brick courtyard of the church. It was here that we rode out to the pyramid past homes of such poverty and desolation that you wonder how people could survive. It looked worse than the shabbiest pens we used to erect for farrowing sheds. But the pyramid was magnificent! The steps to the top were very, very narrow and only a few of our group made it - and only by placing their feet sideways on the step. The underground of the pyramid was the great surprise. It showed a city complete with streets, canals to bring water into the city and a sewer to dispose of wastes. It was unbelievable. Added to our bewilderment was the fact that the hieroglyphics on the wall looked Egyptian and one wondered if, indeed, at one time North and South America were linked together. We finished our tour in Acapulco, just as pretty as Hawaii, but much less fun because the people there did not like us. You could tell their .49. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9d831843b087a40ffbdb62891a0b5271.jpg 60337baa3bd5a2ec9f8226f5dfcab697 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 53) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 50 of Day by Day] dislike in everything they did for us. But it was in Acapulco that we went one night and watched the cliff divers. We had seen it on TV, but nothing had prepared us for the narrowness of the gorge or the steepness of the cliff which the diver climbed. It was also at Acapulco that I first observed para-sailing. Back at the hotel, I told PaBee I'd seen something I was going to try. When I told him it involved heights, he just hooted, getting up on a stepladder makes me dizzy. Never the less I was insistent, and by this time about four others were interested so we looked for the place where the para-sailing began. The person going up is on the beach. Here, he or she is fit into a pair of coveralls attached to a parachute sail, and is told that when the boat started that person was to start running, at which point you soar into the air. Upon completion of the ride, the boat coming into the beach begins to slow and as it goes slower and slower, one begins to descend and finally is set down gently as a feather. Well, I tried it and loved it. You go up so quickly that you can't realize you've left the ground and from there on you soar - it must be the same feeling a bird has as it soars. You descend so gently that you wouldn't know you were descending if you hadn't noticed the trees getting smaller, and when you land you take 2 or 3 steps and that's all. When returned to Florida we found these sailings were prohibited in Florida because they were so dangerous - some people had been killed in para-sailing. Lesson: what you don't know will hurt you! In the spring of 1976, I was hospitalized with high blood pressure and had returned home on May .50. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/0b41839ac771ef98037e29add21356a5.jpg ba6f9781b398c92302dc977913c68d86 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 54) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 51 of Day by Day] 29th. I called Terry to say I was home and Kim answered and said she would give them the message, That was the last time I ever spoke to her. She was staying with a friend when they decided to call a boy to take them to a party. This was never suppose to happen: Marge was very careful about controlling Kim's guests and she expected the same of parents where Kim stayed. Never the less, the three set out for the party. rounding a curve on Centerburg Road, the van went out of control, went down in the road ditch and went some distance before it hit a tree head on. Kim was killed instantly. We were shattered, I had picked her up just two weeks previously because Marge was in Washington and wanted assurance she would be taken care of. I'll never forget how she looked at me, giggling and repeating a story Mrs. Searles had told her about how we used to beg for pennies to buy a gallon of gas. She didn't believe that her grandmother could have done such a thing - been so silly - but I just told her we do crazy things when we are young. While the whole family grieved long and sadly for Kim, life had a habit of just going on and so it was for us. Farm work had to be done, and in the early spring and summer months of 1978 it began to seem as though this cycle might fail. It had rained constantly, it was now almost June and the planting had not been done. One day I offered to help work ground on our farm on Rosecrans Road, and getting out of a large tractor that was unfamiliar to me, something went wrong and I fell, lighting on my back on the packed, hard ground. I knew immediately something was wrong because of the "prickles" in my spine and I lay as quietly as possible until PaBee found me. In the hospital I was told i had chipped one .51. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/050d085865644f174dadace33b51dde6.jpg 6935bcb6e39b9600c810363e7917fc61 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 55) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 52 of Day by Day] vertebra and compressed two other. I was home in a short while, fortunate to be walking but in much pain for a year afterward. Even today, it bothers me. P. S. I was never on a tractor after that. The 80's were also a decade I would not want to live through again; this, although many wonderful things happened to us in those 10 years. It began with the farm crises which were going on all over the country. Farm prices had dropped drastically, forcing many farmers to borrow money at an exorbitant rate of interest, and causing them to go further behind each year. We were no exception; the fellows had overextended the farming and we were working harder and going deeper in debt with every move we made. I thought perhaps that all our years of hard work had been done for nothing. 1980 - Sue, following the birth of Kaleisha, was found to have incurable cancer. Kathleen and I visited her many times at University Hospital, and twice in the next 9 months she was released for 2-3 days at a time, time which she spent with me and her baby. She died on April 15th, 1981 on the same day that Tyler was born to Rick and Shelley. The day she was buried, my dad suffered his first heart attack. When i called to inform Terry, Marge told me that Pam had just been told she needed laser surgery on her eye. The operation was not a success and she lost the vision in that eye. She and Marge made several trips to John Hopkins Hospital where she was treated further, but by the end of 1981, she was essentially blind. Her kidneys began to fail and it was necessary that she .52. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/27d6ba03708405d2715a4d57569ecb73.jpg 9fb0494cbbeffaf81358a01ff2e3a609 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 56) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 53 of Day by Day] go on dialysis, a very harsh experience. Dad entered the hospital in July and was never well again, dying in late December. 1983 was the year from hell: Kathleen fell and broke her hip - was in Zanesville hospital, a long trip for us to go to see her. Chery donated a kidney to Pam, operation taking place at OSU hospital. At the same time I was losing two of my closest friends to cancer. I, too, was facing major surgery and returned from the doctor one day to find a thunderstorm approaching. I heard a terrific clap of thunder, and not too long after PaBee called to tell me that he, Scott and 2 of Scott's friends had been hit with lightning. One of Scott's friends died that evening at Mt. Carmel. I had surgery later that summer. In 1984 Kathleen, just beginning to recuperate from hip surgery, was hit with cancer. Then began chemotherapy with all the bad side effects and I spent innumerable hours going back and forth to Mt. Vernon. 1985 came along with our golden wedding. Both Kathleen and Roland came, both looking terrible. Roland entered the hospital in July and died very late in the year. 1986 and 1987 brought our greatest sorrow. Terry had been very ill for a long time but he visited us in Florida in January and, although I cried bitter tears after he left, I had not thought of the possibility of death. He had been planning to start a dairy - don't ask me why - but he died very suddenly one night after visiting Shirley. He was such an ideal son, such a loved person, such a good person that I'll never be able to understand a loss like this. In 1988 we received another real blow when Gerry died unexpectedly. She and Wayne had been a .53. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ef1c98e9455b6b8959d61318cdddc36f.jpg e6c46962ef9981efc6df81671c155b82 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 57) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 54 of Day by Day] close part of our lives for a long time and it was hard to imagine being without her. In 1989, we celebrated Kathleen's 5 year remission from cancer. This was in April; in October, she was told the disease had returned and she had 2-3 months to live. She died on Christmas Eve 1989. This terrible time ended with illness on my part. A severe leg pain was diagnosed (after a year) as being spinal stenosis with affects the sciatic nerve. That was followed by a year of severe dizziness which was never diagnosed, although numerous tests were made. So finally the 1980's came to an end. In that whole decade, there were few weeks when we did not have someone in the hospital, seriously ill. Without our friends and participation in outside activities, the above years could have buried us, but with our friends we did manage to have some nice times. First of course, was the crowd at Sun N Fun. there was always someone there to talk to, eat with, go fishing with, or just sit with. We participated in church and choir and that alone kept us busy. The camp also put on a variety show each winter, and that kept us busy for several weeks during January and February. When we returned home in the spring, we resumed our activities with the TTT camping club. We were such an odd assortment of people (all ages and occupations) that you would have thought we'd find no common meeting ground, but we had a ball together. One of the older members was the sprightliest one quiet one did beautiful needle work; the former school coach was a great storyteller; all of us were good eaters. We always .54. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d2a12a4c656e6626c0da012243620bf1.jpg 561234c643ed8d1eb7354999bac2ccc6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 58) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 55 of Day by Day] had one great potluck dinner and then had leftovers for Sunday dinner. At our house once, I asked each member to come prepared with a program item and not one failed to come up with either a reading, a quiz, a magic trick, a poem, a silly game, or a musical rendition. At Christmas time we always had a special dinner prepared by us and held in a beautiful old house in Granville. Gifts were exchanged, and then we left to meet again in early spring. The group still meets occasionally, but the camping ceased after the death of some of most loved members. The Sunbury News, Thurs, May 2, 1985 Wendall Days Celebrate Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Day [photo] .55. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/69f9171d5c727be0f95f9ba9f65b8df8.jpg 8698c80d5dd46ec2baa52f7ff594eba1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 59) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 56 of Day by Day] Then there was our golden wedding in the 80's. Unknown to us, our kids met one night while we were in Florida and planned a party, even going so far as to make up an invitation, a copy of which is on the next page. We were reluctant to have anything done for us, because it would occur one month after we returned from Florida and we felt it would be a really rushed time. But the kids prevailed, so the day came. It was beautiful, the food was delicious, and the people who attended just amazed me, all of the TTT club was there, many church friends, neighbors, children of old friends of ours, work-related friends and many friends from Sun N Fun including some from Indiana, Michigan, Canton, and many places in central Ohio. It was a marvelous day and one which we relived and remembered many times. Golden Wedding Anniversary May 5, 1985 [photo] .56. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/48c194f5995e7adb0d4618041789c173.jpg 408f08919be675b7a05b5ed100122abb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 60) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 57 of Day by Day] [image] .57. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f018433a35936cd6f0a40a4e776004ef.jpg 247a31be7b58012b319cdb2450455d89 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 61) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 58 of Day by Day] During the 80's we also took several trips with Wendell's company. We were anxious to go to the Barbados, and much as I hate flying, I will have to say our flight there and back was beautiful. As soon as we landed in Barbados, however, I was ready to leave. I cannot understand what the Britishers see in it. It's very small, has none of the lush tropical growth you would expect, has birds that fly into the restaurants and sit on your table, has snakes that crawl in bushes over your head, and does not have nice beaches. One of our group went swimming close to the shoreline and was washed repeatedly against the sharp, rocky crags found there. He was injured quite badly. Do you get the feeling that we didn't appreciate Barbados? You're right. The Repparts had come down to Florida to keep our dog "Sugar" while we were gone. We drove to Miami in the motorhome and left the Honda for them. They used the car once, lost the key, and were stranded in camp for a week; we parked about a mile from the terminal in Miami and returned to find the motorhome wouldn't start; neither of us cared for our Barbados vacation. You'll discover that some vacations are like that. The Houses We've Owned My first home was a rather small house for what was, for the most of my life at home, a home for six. It consisted of a nice sized kitchen, a very narrow room that was called a dining room with a closet at one end, an ample bedroom, small living room and two upstairs bedrooms with the tiniest closets ever made. My folks began by remodeling the kitchen, getting running water for the first time in the early 1930's. Later, they enclosed part of a porch to make a nice dining room, and .58. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/48e64b242d8fca964e9c4f8366bac72b.jpg 7739af14e4beef4867163aa5e704adaf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 62) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 59 of Day by Day] later added several feet on the west side to enlarge the living room and put in a bath. I never enjoyed this last addition I was married and living in the poor little house which burned. We then moved to the "white" house which we remodeled, doing the kitchen first, later adding a bath and later redid the front part of the house. Every house I had lived in until then was miserably cold. At home we carried heated sad irons to bed to warm our feet so we could fall asleep. To go to bed each night we carried a lantern to light our way and one night I turned it upside down to blow out the flame. Needless to say, flames shot out and our screams brought Dad up the stairs in record time. The miserable cold did not subside in the white house because it was not insulated and the windows were so loose they rattled. Each morning when I picked up Terry his little hands looked like swollen sausage links because he had gotten so cold in the night. Just when we got this house renewed we moved down to the gray house and began restoration all over again, this time stripping the downstairs rooms, insulating it well and installing an automatic furnace. It was during the late 50's that we also built a large cement block swimming pool which was a major source of enjoyment for many years. We lived there for many years but work in houses did not cease for we bought the rooming house which was endless work, but it provided a home for Terry and Marge while he finished his education. Houses 5 and 6 were those on the Chamberlin farm, and while we did not remodel them, our hammers and paintbrushes were always in reach. .59. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/7ca5276ecdb23dde6803dcbe22195227.jpg 94d9a66677634aa06ace4962675c6754 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 63) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 60 of Day by Day] When we purchased property on Rosecrans Road and restored house no. 7, I decided I'd had enough. We had improved every house we had owned, spending hours and hours in hard, dirty work. And it was a task repeated over and over, because some of this was rental property and each time a tenant moved out, almost always we had a major renovation facing us. Then even my little Florida home betrayed me. Dad died at Christmas time in 1982 and we stayed home that winter. We always stored our trailer in a field near the camp, taking the precaution of using plenty of insecticide and mildew killer. We wrote down asking the owner of the field to take our check and renew the bug and mildew preparations. But when we walked into the trailer on an exetremely hot day in mid-October 1983, we almost turned and ran. Everything we could see was either covered with dirt or had been chewed by something. George Main had often told us that we could use his place at any time and we really had no choice at this time. We started with garbage sacks and removed EVERYTHING from the trailer, every towel, bed linen, drapery, curtain, small clothing items went into sacks and were taken to the laundry where we spent 3 full days just washing, drying, and folding. We stayed at Main's home for three nights but decided we had to move the trailer so that we could obtain hot water and electricity. We proceeded to wash down every square inch of the trailer, washed every utensil, dish, piece of silverware and finally after 4 days of hard, sweltering work, we cleaned and swept the carpet. Then little by little, we replaced our laundered items. .60. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/66f646a68c5d04a81db2c76ee208e06e.jpg 912c4fafb2f1e038949528f26de73f3e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 64) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 61 of Day by Day] We do not know what caused the damage - Florida has some hideous flying insects that could have been what chewed some of the linens. What I do know is that we never trusted that particular guy with our trailer again. It was only when we built that I was able to move into a clean, warm house for the first time and what a blessing it was, and is for me. No remodeling, no painting, no snow on my bed, no unwanted mice in my basement! I love it! Remembering Sights, Sounds, and Smells If someone were to blindfold me and lead me into an old time school cloak room I would know it at once by its smell - a mixture of damp woolen mittens and coats, boots and the ever present smell of bananas and peanut butter sandwiches in lunch pails. Peanut butter in those days must have been blended with glue - one bite and your jaw locked. Many of the boys in our school trapped animals for their fur which would sell for a small sum. Every once in a while they would come to the classroom after having tangled with a skunk and would have to be sent home by the teacher with orders to become bearable before returning. Smells that I remember; fragrant new-mown hay; the hot iron smell in Curt's blacksmith shop; the smell of bees and honey, freshly turned earth, cold ashes in the ash pan. I especially remember the smell of freshly baked yeast roll, and will always remember how grandma hid her bananas in the closet and we found them by their odor. Among the beautiful things we've experienced on the farm have been the phenomena of Nature. It has .61. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/084822949dc2af68b7d88ab261506a6c.jpg cb48bd7dd2405d0d405fd20db15bd1dd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 65) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 62 of Day by Day] been years since I've seen a showing of "northern Lights" but I remember one night in the 1950's when Wendell and I sat in our side yard and witnessed the bright white light that lit up the sky, Old Mother Nature outdid herself throwing bight orange, green and blue streamers halfway across the sky. One frosty winter night Wendall called me to "come look" at something. Going outside, I looked up at a full moon which was completely encircled by a large rainbow-colored corona. The corona was so far from the moon that they seemed to have no relation, even though you know that the moonlight shining on frost crystals had caused it. Another unforgettable sight happened as we were going over Murphy's Hill. Wendell was driving and as I looked to my right I saw this bright thing, larger than a star, with a long streamer behind sailing across the sky. I yelled but Wendall was unable to get the car stopped until just shortly before it hit ground. Even so he was impressed with his first sighting of a 'meteor' and I was almost speechless. It was a lot more breathtaking than my first glance at the satellite we all followed. We used to shock corn in the days before combines. The corn was cut and tied into small bundles which were than set into standing shocks. There is nothing more mysterious or beautiful than a large field of shocked corn under a bright, full October moon. They always reminded me of rows of tepees, and I could imagine that I could almost see Indians creeping across the field much as they did .62. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/10b5472485e0ef7dc29e575a315692bd.jpg 1c82f2582fdb2f7f0e04e39315eed4a4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 66) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 63 of Day by Day] Hundreds of years ago when they left their spearpoints, pestles, axes, and grinding stones for us to find! One of the prettier farm sights is that of a field of rowed soybeans just beginning to bush out a little. Since the advent of pesticides, which enable one to overcome the large weeds that smother beans, farmers have gone back to drilled beans which aren't nearly as pretty. Wheat and oats are always gorgeous. Bright green just as we enter winter and again in earliest spring, they then turn into a beautiful golden color in summer. when the wind is gentle with them, the stalks bend and ripple like a giant wave. It used to be that we threshed wheat, separating the grain from the straw and putting the grain on wagons or in sacks and thrusting the straw out of the machine and into a large stack. We couldn't wait for the stack to form so that we could climb to the top and slide down the shiny side. Of course with the coming of combines, it meant that farmers could harvest their crops at the time they wished without waiting their turn in the "threshing ring." And the wives could celebrate also - they no longer had to prepare those monstrous dinners that the men remember so fondly. Flashback and Feedbacks We had a big laugh at Lee's expense, when he went fishing in Canada and stayed in a rustic log cabin. Along with usual inconveniences such as no electricity, running water, etc. they were using something that he had never seen before and which in his words absolutely "grossed him out." It .63. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/e14dabe2c0c4319e2e7d2458817a01b4.jpg 9f5521113b2f0ef8b27961da767893f3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 67) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 64 of Day by Day] turned out it was a fly strip, an item which used to hang in every farm kitchen. You open it and as the narrow mucilaged strip unrolled it caught and trapped flies in its sticky mess. Revolting, yes, but it saved a lot of swatting! Flies were one of the worst things we endured as children. They lit on you when you were hot and sweaty, they crawled on you as you tried to sleep. They bedeviled the cows and horses beyond bearing causing the cows to switch the milkers and even to hold up their milk. They blackened screen doors before a storm. And worst, they crawled on every bit of exposed food, ruining picnics and family get-togethers. It was a time of rejoicing when DDT finally got rid of most of them. Mosquitos and ticks didn't seem to be the pests then as much as now. Maybe because we went to bed early, thus missing the mosquitos. What we did have to hurt us, because we were forced to go barefoot, were the thorns, rusty nails, pitchforks, and barbed wire pieces all of which were as attracted to my feet as if I had a large magnet in each foot. I remember one summer I hobbled on a badly infected foot caused by stepping on a stone. Finally came the day when I could go outdoors again, and almost the first thing I did was step on a pitchfork! I hated doctors, because each time I saw one, the remedy was either castor oil or a puncture of a foot wound. As I said in the beginning, these things I have written are remembrances of our life together. For your parent's childhood, you'll have to get them to write them down. However, in looking back, I think of many things I do not wish to forget. .64. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/3439e5bd6cda6b1be07bf8eee76e21f4.jpg 51e412add7665006f33312b302168fec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 68) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 65 of Day by Day] When Terry and Shirley were little, they became known to one another as "Bus" and "Baby" and those names stuck through high school. We did not have anything to do with the names being used and where they came up with them, I do not know. Shirley did not have to talk early; Terry anticipated everything she wanted and they seemed to develop a language of their own. When we could not understand her, he interpreted her words. RicK was anxious to get going in the world; he's still impatient. He never crawled and when we got him a walker at 6 months he turned our kitchen into a racing track. He could charge full speed ahead and turn on a dime and he learned to walk at 9 months. We lived in a drive back about 100 feet from the road and just across a narrow road; at the foot of the lane stood 2 full grown trees just wide enough apart to get a tractor through. One day after parking the car on top of the hill, wheels turned slightly to the bank, we entered the house for a cup of coffee. Shortly afterward, we looked out and our car was gone! Running out, we finally spotted it across the road in the field south of the house. We ran down see how much damage had been done to the car. Inconceivable as it might seem if you had ever seen those trees and how close they were, there was no a mark on the car. Even more inconceivable was that on the back floor of the car, Shirley and Terry were still playing with something. Evidently when they got in and shut the door, that was enough to start the car downhill. But I think I'd be safe in saying that if one were to park a car on the exact same spot, the chances .65. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/2588de35e2a1caec22313e618a760f17.jpg a00730639c84b7e385001144f6fa0e1c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 69) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 66 of Day by Day] would be about one in a thousand that it would go through those two trees unmarked. Terry used to stand by the east dining room window every morning and when the milk truck drove in he'd always say, "ere goes-a milka tuck". He spoke slowly and distinctly and we understood everything he said, but he couldn't explain that Italian accent. He also said, "bi-sa-ca-shew" for bicycle. You figure! Pam could not say "horse." Over and over the word came "force." One day PaBee tried to help her with her pronunciation, teaching her the "ho" sound and forcing her lips into the position to make the sound. Over and over they tried with Pam making the sound. Then he said, "Say I see a horse." And Pam said, "I see a force." I guess it's something you just out grow. Lee and Gina weren't with us as much when real small, but PaBee never forgot one sight of Lee. We walked into their kitchen shortly after Pearl had given him a Sugar Daddy and in Wendell's words "That kid had chocolate from his head to his feet" and Pearl was just standing there laughing. Shirley, Geno Jr., were 2 beautiful babies with their dark curls, one with blue, one with brown eyes and their wonderful complexions. I wish I'd had a color camera when Shirley was small. Chery was always the quiet, thoughtful one in the family. She didn't argue, and she would usually go along with anything Pam suggested but once in a while she would dig in her heels and .66. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/274f938b5e45685c34963f0d74a9a240.jpg 46abd200d465b4055eb047623ea2c4c5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 70) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 67 of Day by Day] resist. Chery is till the very organized person in the family. Lee and Scott had the knack of our generation, that of creating one's own entertainment. They use to take twine and hitch up a pretend plow (a stick), then plow a ditch and plant seeds. They once used twine string to tie 3 pretty large boards together which they imagined was an airplane. The next thing we knew they were "flying" out a second story window. And do you remember the time they found an old lantern and were filling it with gasoline in preparation for a campfire? That lighting would have buried half our farms. Lisa was always the independent child and as she grew older, tended to impress or shock you with her insight or actions. But I'll never forget one day at home she invited a few kids in to play in our motor home. Hanging in the trailer was a beautiful Della Robbia wreath bought at the Twig bazaar and so loved by me that I took it to Florida with me. When I entered the trailer an hour or so later, there sat four kids at my table each with a cereal bowl, the bowls full of cherries, grapes raspberries and every other fruit from my wreath which they had dismantled. Lisa probably recalls to this day my first look and the words, "you kids are not leaving here until every grape is back on the vines and all the wreath is put back as it was." Of course, they couldn't do it, but spent a few hours of trying and possibly learned a lesson in the process. .67. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f2a2f46ea43a62cb1c3b753c9a3ed052.jpg ef10cc400c1e4d962292ad99d040fcd3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 71) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 68 of Day by Day] Tyler Day [photo] Tyler Day was the last of our grandchildren, a little red-head who made a good impression upon everyone who saw him. He stayed with us many times when small, and I miss him greatly since he moved to Findlay. Tyler had some speech problems which lasted well into his second grade, but he's a great student and a great kid. We never allowed our children and grandchildren to sleep with us. One night when Scott was about 3 years of age, and staying over with us, a terrific thunderstorm came up. It awakened me and I hear Scott, who was on the sofa just outside our bedroom, begin to stir. Finally I heard him creep over to our door but he didn't say anything. I waited then called out, "Scott do you want to come in here with us?" With one bound, he was in our room saying, "Funder scares me to deaf." Snuggled between us, he was soon sound asleep, his fears of "funder" forgotten. A farm is not only long hours of hard dirty work, but a place of many accidents and dangers. Within 2 1/2 miles of our farm, I could think of 17 major accidents, 13 of them resulting in death most of them were very young people, only 2 of these 13 being adults. On of the saddest funerals I ever played for was for a small boy who was playing in the pasture .68. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a39766c6dec80b9f4873e01bbe057c79.jpg 25df1bb3a5bf67aad868be2d1d8c6a77 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 72) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 69 of Day by Day] and fell into an iron stake set out to hold a salt block. He died in his father's arms a few minutes later. Another child fell from a silo, one caught his hands in the moving gears of a grain drill, another suffocated under loose saw dust. There were tractor upsets, chain-saw accidents, car accidents, mowing machine and combine worries. Each piece of machinery on the farm could become a death instrument in a flash, so it was small wonder that one was continually admonishing everyone else to "be careful." The Chamberlain farm and its owners have been especially hard hit, with major accidents which included four deaths. After the lightning strike on our farm, PaBee never cared to go back out to the farm. However, both of us did help Terry try to get his dairy herd in order in 1987. He died just a week after we were there to help, and both Wendell and I lost all interest in the farm. I still own a part of it, but it's rented out and I see little of it. Did you ever wonder why you call your grandparents "Bee" and PaBee"? Well, here's the answer. I had always wanted a nickname but the name "Doris" is not the easiest name in the world to use to coin a nickname, so I was always known by my my full name, "Doris Marie." Then when I was twelve, we welcomed into our family my kid brother, also known by the name of Wendell. When he began talking tried to get my attention, it was impossible for him to enunciate .69. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/10c30179ea0272064cf894243a87f96d.jpg b222e6b30300515041d8ed008ed4a136 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 73) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 70 of Day by Day] my full name, calling me instead "Do Bee." Later he shortened it to Bee, has called me that all his life, and finally gave me a nickname that stuck, because most of my family used it in addressing me as did your grandfather, my Wendell. I was made a grandmother at a young age and had no objection until a neighbor, 25 years my senior, began referring to me as "grandma." so when Pam began talking, I encouraged her to call me "Bee." That was fine until she began calling Wendell "MaBee" at which time he asked her to call him "PaBee." To this day, all the grandchildren, some of our nieces and nephews and even some of their young friends address us this way. And that , Lee, is why when your teacher asked you to tell something about your grandparents you told her "I don't have any grandma or grandpa - just Nani and Nuner, Bee and Pabee!" My life as you can see has not been glamorous or exciting, but one of much hard work and, at times, one of frustration. But along the way, there had been so much to enjoy - friends, music, church, family books for learning and pleasure, fairly good health, a sound mind - that I can't complain. To those of you who thought this writing was on genealogy, no. That was not the purpose of this. But about a month ago I found a writing done by one of my ancestors in the mid 1700's and I'm having a copy made for the back of the book so that you can read it and truly appreciate how much you have. .70. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/ea29295725a133c33ca2836fb396836b.jpg d48f6645adf01046a40b18253d74a84c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 74) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 71 of Day by Day] I would remind you, too, that I'm glad: You don't pump water for a dairy - a turn of the tap does it. You don't do hand washing - you have automatic washers. You don't hang up wet clothes - you use a dryer. You don't stoke the furnace several times a day - it's automatic heat. You don't light candles or lamps - a flip of the switch make light, etc., etc. In addition, mixes of all kinds have shortened cooking immensely. Supermarkets hold all kinds of canned fruits and vegetables or even fresh produce. It's hard to believe that we rarely saw celery or lettuce when I was a child, and an orange in our Christmas stocking was a real treat. It's been an amazing change that I've seen in my lifetime in everything from transportation to clothing, education to morals, foods to indoor conveniences. As someone said, "Enjoy today. You are living better than any king lived a century ago." In conclusion, I have just a word for you, my grandchildren. We've enjoyed each and everyone of you regardless of whose genes you wound up with. We've shared your illnesses (cried many tears over you), your good times, your first word, your first step. We've rocked you, singing "Rock-a-Bye Baby" ten thousand times, changed you, consoled you, hugged you, argued with you, yelled at you and yes, even spanked one of you once. And through it all, we had a ball. Hope you did, too. Love, Bee and PaBee .71. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/54f0e1a47127e356e4fcd3b8c1e84b7a.jpg c82dc757d5550b04ec4e7cfc151fc24e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 75) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 72 of Day by Day] Our First Great-Grandchildren Erik Day [photo] Ryan Day [photo] 4 Generations Rick, Wendell, Scott, and baby Erik [photo] .72. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/9c5bf7b55e47324de20be4ee75b083d3.jpg 3dccdeb8c032fb3cda25ab9c2d090651 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 76) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to page 73 of Day by Day] Our Family Today Birthday Gathering for Doris 1991 1st Row: Marge Day, Scott Day, Pam Day Given 2nd Row: Juanita Day, Doris Day, Wendell Day 3rd Row: Chery Ortlieb, Shirley Alessio, Lisa Day, Rick Day 4th Row: Jim Ortlieb, Gino Alessio, Mott Given .73. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/86c86e3f6a1f802b41202ddac607aa43.jpg 01d3236b68f5ef5ba42c906df0306d07 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 77) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to unnumbered page 74 of Day by Day] Lewis H. Davidson. The following sketch from the pen of Rev. Lewis H. Davidson, of Washington township, a few additions, appeared in the Freeport Press of April 16, 1890. It shows some of the many hardships endured by the pioneers in general, and this truly representative family in particular. "My great-grandfather, William Davidson, was born in Ireland, and emigrated to the United States in very early days, and after being married, and having four sons, was captured by the Indians before the Revolutionary War, and was lost to all knowledge of his friends. My grandfather, William Davidson (second), on my father's side, was born November 20, 1747. He was married first to Rosanna Hutchinson, who was born in Wales. This union resulted in five children - three sons and two daughters. His second marriage was with Barbara McDale; result eight children - five sons and three daughters. My father, Lewis Davidson, was of the first set of children, and was born in Fayette County, Penn., March 23, 1773. My mother, Mary Davidson, daughter of Lewis Davidson, full brother of William (second), was born in Allegany County, Md., September 23, 1778. Her mother's name was Nancy Todd, and she was born in England. My mother was one of fourteen children, all full brothers and sisters. My father and mother were married in Fayette County, Penn., in July 1798, by Rev. James Roberts. the result of this union was twelve children - eight sons and four daughters - namely: William. Nancy, Rosanna, John S., Mordecai W., Lewis H., Susanna., Mary., Jesse., Thomas L., Joseph C., and Jonathan S. In 1802 my father and mother , with a number of other families moved down the Ohio river in large canoes fastened together, and landed on the west side of the Ohio river opposite where Catlettsburg is now located. After remaining there about one year, my father bought land in French grant, in Scioto County, Ohio, where they remained until March 1909. I was born at that place February 23, 1809. This location proved to be sickly - chills and fever. Here two of their children died: Nancy and Rosanna. My parents proposed to move back to Pennsylvania, and having sold their land, and the weather becoming fine the last week of March, they commenced the tedious journey, packing all they intended to move on two mares. My mother carried me in her arms on horseback, and an older brother, John S., behind her and Mordecai W. was in father's arms on the other mare, and William who was in is tenth year walked. They come to the Muskingham River at Zanesville, April 2, 1809, and my mother forded that river with me in her arms. They had fine weather to travel in, and all went well until they reached the big Stillwater Creek, between where now in Smyrna and Moorefield. One of their mares, being very warm, drank too much water, and by the time they reached the John lamb farm, one mile east of Moorefield, she was so sick they stopped, and there she died. This stopped them in their journey to Pennsylvania. "My father rented a small cabin nearby and remained there that summer and next winter. During that time he entered the quarter section of land which L. D. Latham now occupies, three miles west of Freeport. On March 10, 1810, my father moved his family down on the east side of Big Stillwater, and stopped with Daniel McGloughlin, who then lived where the widow Bevans now lives. In a few days he erected a cabin on his own land, and soon moved into it. It had a "cat-and-clay" chimney, split puncheons for a floor, clapboards pinned together with wooden pins for a door to keep out wolves, as well as everything else, but which did not prevent us from hearing the wolves howling a few yards from the door. We were also surrounded with other wild game, such as bears, deer, turkeys, and smaller game, which were much used for food by families, the hides of the deer dressed for clothing. Those were trying times, indeed! Daniel Esley had a little mill at that time, built of small logs, standing where the Hess mill is now located. The dam was built of brush and dirt, and very leaky at that, and when it was very dry weather we often had to pound out corn into meal in a hominy block, and live on potatoes, squashes, pumpkins roasting ears, and beans. In 1812 my father erected the first hewed-log and shingle-roofed house that was ever built in the valley of Crab Orchard, carrying nails for the roof from Newellstown (now St. Clairsville) in a sack on horseback, and paying a high price for them. But just when the new inhabitants had cleared a few patches to raise corn and potatoes, the http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/a0b986b886d735de219f5fc3ddde764e.jpg c113b6f853c3665f6e0cc3f134a5a85e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 78) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to unnumbered page 74 of Day by Day] distressing War of 1812 called all the able bodied men in Ohio to arms; as it is well known that Ohio and the western frontier suffered more than any other part of the United States, on account of the alliance between the British and Indians, the British offering the Indians a high price for every white scalp they would produce. At this time father was suffering badly with rheumatism as to be unable to work, having lost the entire used of his legs, yet he did not escape the 'draft,' and I remember well his being carried from the house by two strong men to be put on horse back to ride to New Philadelphia to answer his name, and prove his inability to go to the front. I can not recollect the excitement when word reached this part of the State that Shipley and Warnock were killed by the Indians about forty miles from this place. Immediately following this report the entire neighborhood about Freeport was alarmed over a rumor that an Indian attack was to be made upon them; and from far and near families flocked to the village for safety, which was found in a house of huge round logs that had been erected for the very purpose it was called to serve. Our family was among those who hastily sought this shelter, and while en route on horseback, riding behind my father, I remember falling from the horse and rolling down a steep embankment, which so hurt me as to cause me to cry aloud. My outcry was only hushed when warned that unless I would cease the Indians would hear me and come and massacre us all. Some two days in doubt and expectancy were passed in the village, when, the fears of the settlers subsiding, they returned to their homes. When the war closed, this part of the State settled up rapidly, and soon the people became prosperous in their undertakings. "We soon had churches in Freeport, and church organizations, good preachers and good congregations. In early life I became interested in the Christian religion, my father and mother being members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. On April 15, 1827 I united with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Freeport, Ohio, two sisters, Susanna and Mary, uniting at the same time. Thus we joined hands that we would walk with God during natural lives, long or short. My sister, Mary, has gone to the spirit land, dying in the faith of the Son of God. My sister, Susanna Latham, it still lingering on the stage of action, but with good hope of eternal life beyond the grave. She is greatly blessed with a daughter and son-in-law to take care of her in her declining years. In 1829 I bought 100 acres of land in Washington Township, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio. On January 7 1830, I was united in marriage to Lucinda Latham near Moorefield, Ohio: she was born in Fauquier County, Va., September 18, 1910. The result of this union was seven children - four sons and three daughters-namely: Isiah, Mary, Lucy, James M., Latham A., Sarah E., and Alexander J. Three of theses, Isiah, Lucy and Sarah, died in Infancy: James M. volunteered in the United State service August 9, 1862, and became a member of Company F, Ninety-eight regiment, O.V.I. (he was mortally wounded September 20, 1863, in the memorable battle of Chickamauga, and was lost to all knowledge of his friends). My daughter, Mary McPeck, lives near Jewett, Ohio. Latham A. is living in West Milford, Harrison Co., W. Va. Alexander J. is living near Tucson, Ariz. "In September, 1830, my wife and I went to that wild woodland that I had purchased in Tuscarawas County, to fix upon a location for a cabin, and after wading through the high weeds and brush for awhile, we located the site near a spring. I had my ax in hand, ready to cut down the large oaks that stood all around. I looked at my better half, and asked if she thought we could make a living in that place. Her eyes began to fill with tears, and turning her back to me , she walked off to a large oak tree down, the one I had intended for the foundation of my house, this being the first break on those 100 acres. I soon had my cabin up, and I soon finished my chimney, then commenced grubbing for my next summer corn field. When there was snow on the ground I would chop rail timber, and when there was no snow I either split rails or grubbed, so when the time came for planting corn I had three and a quarter acres cleared and well fenced; also in the meantime had made 2,000 rails for my neighbors. I will also say my wife was often seen picking the small brush on the clearing after working the http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/462c4e8fed2daff3a96819d2dcfd8899.jpg 33417009195b8e75293b9c772139409c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 79) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to unnumbered page 75 of Day by Day] little garden that I had prepared soon after we had moved to that place. We continued on this place until December 1, 1835. During our stay there I cleared and fenced about twenty-five acres of land, and made about 8,000 rails for my neighbors. I made oak rails at twenty-five cents, and chestnut rails at twenty cents per hundred. "In the fall of 1835, my health failed, and during much of the time I was prostrated. This was the cause of our selling our land at that place and moving to Freeport on the first day of December, 1835. In April, 1836, I bought some goods and went into mercantile business on a small scale. In the summer of 1837 I changed my business, and moved out on the Crab Orchard Creek. In October 1837, I, in company with a brother, went to Blackford County, Ind., and bought eighty acres of land. In November I rented what was called the Dewey Farm, on Crab Orchard Creek. Here we remained for seventeen months. In 1839, having bought the interest of some of the heirs of the farm on which I was reared, I erected a house, where L. D. Latham now lives, and moved to that place. On May 8, 1842 I received, from the Methodist Episcopal Church, license to exhort, and on February 8, 1845, to preach the gospel. On June 23, 1850, I received a deacon's orders by the hand of Bishop Janes, an elder's orders on March 20, 1864, by the hand of Bishop Scott. In December, 1845, I rented the mill property belonging to Nelson Driggs, moved to that place, and remained there until the day of April, 1847, when we moved to what was known as the Barrett Mill, having bought an interest in that property. "Here we remained until the first of April, 1851, when , having sold my interest in the mill property, we moved back to the mill and farm property of Nelson Driggs. About the time we had our corn planted, Driggs sold his mill and farm to Andrew Stewart, and came to me and requested that I release the rent on the farm, and he would pay damage. Stewart wished to repair the mill, but wished me to continue to farm and cut the hay and tend the corn. In December, 1851, Driggs put a nice lot of goods in the house where Turner now keeps his meat shop, and requested me to move into that house on the 8th of December, 1851, and took charge of his goods. In March , 1852, Driggs sold all his store goods on both sides of the street to Isaac Holloway and Benjamion Parsons, and they placed all the goods in the brick house where Peairs Bros. now have their store, employing me to sell their goods for one year. About one month after I took possession of the goods Sheriff Boyd of Cadiz came and demanded the key of the store- house in favor Driggs' Eastern creditors. I had then the privilege of being idle awhile. The owners of the good replevined them, it soon passed though the court, and the goods passed back to Holloway & Parsons, and I began in my former business. We remained in the store until April 1853. For the past two years we had been receiving rent from a farm of eighty acres near Tippicanoe, which I had bought in 1851. In 1851 I rented a small farm from Samuel Green, and moved there in April. On January1, 1854, I bought from John Vandota the farm we now occupy, and moved upon it March 1, 1854. On the 4th January, that year, I was appointed by Presiding Elder J. G. Samson, to take charge as pastor, of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Sewellsville and Salem, and there I labored nearly six months, and received into the church over fifty members . Soon after I finished my labors there we attached ourselves to the Tippecanoe Class, Deersville Circuit; I was called upon to preach to the people. In 1855, in a quarterly conference at the Valley Church, a resolution was offered and unanimously passed that my family and I should be exempt from paying quarterage. This exemption continued for a while, and I thought, lest there be some jealous feelings toward me by my brethren, I would propose a change in the matter. I addressed the following letter to the quarterly conference, I being sick and not able to attend: Tippecanoe, August 27, 1858 Dear Brethren of the Quarterly Conference of Deersville Circuit, Pittsburgh Conference: Whereas, at the quarterly conference, held at Pleasant Valley, there was a resolution unanimously adopted that myself and my family be exempt from paying quarterage, and while I highly appreciate and shall ever feel bound to appreciate the act of my brethren in passing this resolution unanimously as a a compliment to me, I move that the above resolution be rescinded, and the names of myself and my family be place among the paying members of the circuit. Yours fraternally, L. H. Davidson "On September 16, 1857, I was http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/d26dde7a4a52edb45b708906fcc28755.jpg 94cfb0eb4d56362ad8298a65db7d504d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 80) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to unnumbered page 76 of Day by Day] appointed agent of the American Bible Society for Guernsey County, Ohio commencing the 16th day of September and ending the 29 day of January, 1858. Number of families visited, 894: number of days engaged, 104: whole amount of cash received, $402.19: number of addresses delivered, 28: value of Bibles and Testaments given to destitute families, $17.66. A few years ago we attached ourselves to a class in Freeport on account of the convenience, as we are in our declining years. I have been appointed executor of administrator of the estate of the following persons: My Father, Susanna Buffington, Robert A Latham, Mary L. Hill. Asa Miller, John McCormick, Amanda Bargar, Reuben Allen, James B. Jenkins, and Guardian for Ham Hogue's heirs and William McCormick. Up to date, January 18, 1891, I have solemnized marriage contracts between ninety-eight couples. My work is now almost finished. There are a few of my early acquaintances with me living on the stage of action; Elijah Carver, Samuel Wilson, James Kerr, widow John Phillipps, Zera Davidson and wife, Robert Mears, Bazil Steel, John Miller, William Perdue, Robert Wilkin, Robert Tedrick, Mary A. Stewart, widow of Andrew Stewart: all these our youth met each other with warm hearts and friendly hands, but soon these hands and hearts will be cold in death. But if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him, and shall change our vile bodies that they may be alike fashioned unto His glorious body." Taken from a book on Harrison County, Ohio held in The Licking county Genealogical society. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/6a1294e7203c9a6f9757fe2f30821d9d.jpg 8f95d58a3b09b778326e7e21be06348b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day (p. 81) Description An account of the resource [corresponds to back cover of Day by Day} Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Family Histories Description An account of the resource This collection contains family histories that have been written by residents of the Big Walnut area. Items in this collection generally contain genealogical information about the families, personal anecdotes, and images of family members. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Day by Day Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Author Doris Davidson Day Subject The topic of the resource Davidson family--Genealogy Day family--Genealogy Ohio--Delaware County--Sunbury--History Personal narratives--Doris Davidson Day (1917-2010) Description An account of the resource This family history provides general histories of 5 generations of the Davidson, Day, Glenn, Cline, and Cowell families, from 1899-1995. Author Doris Davidson Day puts into print memories of her childhood, marriage, work, joys, and sorrows. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1995 Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 31093745 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Book Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Community Library, Sunbury, Ohio http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/514b4e4c47c6a52a9763a92e1b8c8736.jpg 3a2a6e9ea91e5f7e60aef39e50ba24a2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Description An account of the resource This collection from the early 20th century contains Daisy E. Wheaton's Stereograph collection which documents her travels across the United States with her husband, Charles, and several of their friends. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Decoration Day 1922 at Buckeye Lake, Ohio Subject The topic of the resource Ohio--Delaware County--Sunbury--History--Early 20th century Personal narratives--American--Early 20th century Photography--Stereographs--United States--Early 20th century Travel--United States--Ohio--Fairfield County--Buckeye Lake--Early 20th century Travel--United States--Ohio--Licking County--Buckeye Lake--Early 20th century Description An account of the resource Mr and Mrs George Hickle of Lancaster had wintered in Miami Florida and there, with us met the Hatchards. When the latter came to Ohio the Hickles invited us to spend Decoration Day 1922 with them at their Buckeye Lake home which we did, taking the Vandervoorts along. There we had a splendid day meeting the George Grahams the Hutchinsons, Miss Hickle, Mrs. Grahams sister, Bro Otis Wheaton besides Mrs and Mr Hickle. A day long to be remembered. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Daisy E Green Wheaton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1922 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Relation A related resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Stereograph Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 30210312451981 http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/25f2c257d9aac4ae41fd132add342305.jpg e773b1b2741bf0b9fa03b30c4dafd4b0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Description An account of the resource This collection from the early 20th century contains Daisy E. Wheaton's Stereograph collection which documents her travels across the United States with her husband, Charles, and several of their friends. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Decoration Day 1922 at Buckeye Lake Description An account of the resource Decoration Day 1922 Buckeye Lake-Ohio. Washing our dishes after the big dinner in the Hickle cottage. As usual, there was so much food left over we just had to stay over lunch time to help save it. Then met about a million cars on the road all like ourselves trying to hurry home. Mr Hatchard drove so fast the two Daisys sat on the edge of their seats, in fear and trembling, tho nothing happened because we really had a super fine driver. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Daisy E Green Wheaton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1922 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Relation A related resource Daisy Wheaton Stereographs Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Stereograph Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 30210312451981 Subject The topic of the resource Ohio--Delaware County--Sunbury--History--Early 20th century Personal narratives--American--Early 20th century Photography--Stereographs--United States--Early 20th century Travel--United States--Ohio--Fairfield County--Buckeye Lake--Early 20th century Travel--United States--Ohio--Licking County--Buckeye Lake--Early 20th century http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/802b9fcee5f69af79805a7417ce09709.MP4 c5ce468b9d1071aea469d05160390ec2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Military Description An account of the resource This collection contains personal letters and video relating to topics in US Military history and wars in which the US Army was engaged. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dedication of Morgan Young Marker Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Bricker, Sr. (1935-2007) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 25, 1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource video Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 722192402 Description An account of the resource This short film shows the dedication ceremony for Revolutionary War soldier Morgan Young (c 1752-1844) to honor him for his service in the American Revolutionary War. The marker is being placed by members of the Chicago Chapter of the NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.)This video has no sound. http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/04d30d0e19cefbe3a27d797dae9c2544.jpg b5b78b8bfdcb0393ee0e128e6b0df330 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 1] [corresponds to front cover of Carlisle School Dedication Program] DEDICATION PROGRAM April 28, 1957 ERVIN F. CARLISLE SCHOOL [photo of Carlisle School] Architects-- Galen F. Oman and Earl F. Cleland, Columbus, Ohio General Contractor-- The Knowlton Company, Bellefontaine, Ohio Cost-- $12,000, site; $396,000, building; $17,500, furniture, etc. Number of rooms-- 13 classrooms, combination gym and auditorium, kitchen, clinic room, library, administrative suite, teachers' lounge, and appropriate main- tenance and storage rooms. Type of building-- A two-story building lying just outside of the Delaware Corpora- tion limits. Superintendent of Schools-- David R. Smith Board of Education-- Charles E. Peebles, President Robert Burns, Vice President James Collord Harry Humes Paul Kissner Date ground was broken-- July 11, 1955 Date building was opened for school-- September 3, 1956 Title A name given to the resource Dedication Program of Ervin F. Carlisle School (p. 1) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/363c7a13660986211398c8789058dfd1.jpg 03771f531f17bb8ac4b0b3bc085542ee Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 2] [corresponds to unlabeled page 2 of Carlisle School Dedication Program] CARLISLE SCHOOL STAFF Custodian: William P. Curtis Maintenance Supervisor: Wilbert Gruber Bus Drivers: Harry Davis, Mike Bevan, Hayes Belt, Herbert Mitchell, Orville Tossey Cafeteria: Mrs. Raney Wynkoop, Manager; Mrs. William P. Curtis, Head Cook; Mrs. Donald Murphy, Mrs. Edwin Starling, Cooks; Mrs. Lester G. Klee, Clerk; Mr. Neil Shadle, Supervisor Nurse: Mrs. Elda Jones Special Teacher: Mrs. Carolyn G. White, Religious Education Supervisors: Mrs. Stephen Lance, Music; Miss Dorothy Whitted, Curiculum Superintendent of Schools: Carl L. Hopkins FACULTY [photo] Front row, left to right: Mrs. Evelyn Wood, Mrs. Melford McIntyre, Mrs. George T. Blydenburgh, Mrs. Hugh M. Macmillan, Mrs. Merlin Reid, Mrs. Albert Suthers Back row: Miss Juanita Randolph, Mrs. Eugene Ross, Miss Lyla Evans, Leonard A. Brubaker, Principal, Mrs. Ellis Halley, Mrs. Charles E. Thompson, Mrs. Charles W. Hall CARLISLE PTA OFFICERS Richard Sherman, President Mrs. Arthur Ten Eyck, Secretary Mrs. Frank E. Thompson, Vice President Edwin Monks, Treasurer BOARD OF EDUCATION Paul Kissner, President George Gauthier Harry Humes Merle Law Eugene Peebles Mrs. K. C. Virtue, Clerk Title A name given to the resource Dedication Program of Ervin F. Carlisle School (p. 2) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/39006af2dd6d1bca2e5f0217281333b6.jpg 90e7b153f3b83bd35e9527046d0a6c31 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 3] [corresponds to unlabeled page 3 of Carlisle School Dedication Program]\ PROGRAM *AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL Audience (Eugene Ross, Director; Miss Betty Hays, Accompanist) 1 2 Oh Beautiful for spacious skies O beautiful for pilgrim feet For amber waves of grain Whose stern, impassioned stress For purple mountain majesties A thoroughfare for freedom beat Above the fruited plain Across the wilderness: America! America! America! America! God shed His grace on thee, God mend thine every flaw, And crown thy good with brotherhood Confirm thy soul in self-control, From sea to shining sea! Thy liberty in law. 3 4 O beautiful for heroes proved O beautiful for patriot dream In liberating strife, That sees beyond the years Who more than self their country loved, Thine alabaster cities gleam And mercy more than life. Undim'd by human tears. America! America! America! America! May God thy gold refine, God shed his grace on thee, Till all success be nobleness, And crown thy good with brotherhood And every gain divine. From sea to shining sea. *INVOCATION The Rev. Louis E. Campbell Minister, First Presbyterian Church MUSICAL SELECTIONS Carlisle School Pupils Bells Above the Chapel Polish Folk Tune Spring Has Come Swiss Folk Song (Mrs. Stephen Lance, Director) WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Carl L. Hopkins Superintendent, Delaware City Schools IN APPRECIATION Richard Sherman President, Carlisle School PTA DEDICATORY PRAYER The Rev. Robert Fichter Professor of Religion, Ohio Wesleyan University INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER Leonard A. Brubaker Principal, Carlisle Elementary School ADDRESS: Our Common Responsibility Dr. Arthur S. Flemming President, Ohio Wesleyan University MUSICAL SELECTIONS Willis High School Choral Ensemble American Panorama Williams One God Arr. Ringwald (Miss Eliza Plum, Director; Jeanne Felts, Accompanist) *BENEDICTION The Rev. Ben King Pastor, Souls Haven Community Church *Indicate audience standing. Carlisle School will be open for inspection from 3:30 to 4:40. Title A name given to the resource Dedication Program of Ervin F. Carlisle School (p. 3) http://www.delawarecountymemory.org/files/original/f3a22e94539c12258a86fc7a60e76307.jpg aa1b7227f4687f4ee60c2354604c8d90 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource [page 4] [corresponds to unlabeled page 4 of Carlisle School Dedication Program] Mr. Ervin F. Carlisle, after whom this school is named, had an outstand- ing career in education and community service. Mr. Carlisle, after a long illness, passed away at his home at the age of 46. Mr. Carlisle's civic activities spanned all his years here since his graduation from the Ohio Wesleyan University in 1931, when he came to Willis High School as football coach and teacher. Possibly his foremost civic achievement was his chair- manship of the City Charter Commission that promoted the city charter form of government. This resulted in a successful election and the eventual hiring of Dela- ware's first city manager. From 1931 until 1934, Mr. Carlisle served as football coach and teacher. In 1934 he became principal of Willis High School and in 1937 received his M.A. degree from the Ohio State University. He served as acting superintendent of the Delaware City Schools while the present superintendent, David R. Smith, was in service during the war years. Mr. Carlisle was instrumental in the establishing and operation of a defense training school here during the early years of the World War II. Mr. Carlisle left his school position in 1945 to enter the insurance business. Because of his valuable school experience and since he was needed, he agreed to run and was elected to the Board of Education in 1949. He served as president in 1953. His willingness to serve kept Mr. Carlisle very busy. He served as director of ushers at the Asbury Methodist Church for more than 15 years. While serving as chairman of the industrial division of the Community Chest, he developed the payroll deduction plan which greatly contributed to the success of the campaigns. Mr. Carlisle headed the school division of the Jane M. Case Hospital ex- pansion campaign. He also served as chairman of industry in several Red Cross drives. Mr. Carlisle was the founder of the Youth Recreation Center, active in Boy Scout work, and was chairman for several years for the Scout financial drive. Mr. Carlisle was a past director of the Chamber of Commerce. He was president of the Delaware Development Corporation which assisted in bringing new industries to Delaware. He was a member and past director of the local Kiwanis Club. He was also a member of Hiram Lodge Number 18, F. and A. M. and the Elks and Moose Lodges. It is only fitting that this new school, dedicated to the service of young people, is named the Ervin F. Carlisle School. Mr. Carlisle's life like the school was dedicated to both young and old in education and service. He was a dedicated man, unselfish to the end. Title A name given to the resource Dedication Program of Ervin F. Carlisle School (p. 4) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Delaware Description An account of the resource This collection contains a variety of items pertaining to different events and organizations in the City of Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio including commerce, history, and schools. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dedication Program of Ervin F. Carlisle School Description An account of the resource This is the Dedication program of the Ervin F. Carlisle Elementary School in the City of Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio. The dedication program contains a photo of the faculty and staff. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 28, 1957 Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Program Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 22221012 Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource Ceremonies--Elementary Schools--Ervin F. Carlisle--City of Delaware--Ohio Dedications--Elementary Schools--Ervin F. Carlisle--City of Delaware--Ohio Schools--City of Delaware--Delaware County--Ohio Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dedication Committee of the Ervin F. Carlisle Elementary School