The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-07
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OEEREIELD.
Correspondence.

Mr.. Mum Day was born September
9th, 1788. in Granville, Massachusetts.
His occupation was farming. January
9. 1904, he married Miss Lucy Ely, of
Granville. In 1900, tour years prior
to his marriage, Mr.. Day came to
Ohio, aud settled in Deerfield town
ship, and lived and died on the farm
settled by him at that early date. He
was one of the strong pillars Of the
Methodist Church, and was . man
greatly respected by all his neighbors.
His example had its influence on his
son, NJ. L, who is the subject Of this
biography. Mr.. Day died Feb. 26.
1868, aged "a years. 5 months and II
days. His wife died September 13,
1868.
M. L. Day was born in Deerfield,
February 18th, 1910. His advantages
for education were comparatively
speaking, very limited, yet by general
reading he accumulated considerable
knowledge. He worked with his
father until he was eighteen years of
age, then went to StubenvilIe, Jeffer-
Son county, Ohio, and worked as an
apprentice to the carriage trade. After
four years he returned to Deerfield
Center and commenced business for
himself, continuing in the same until
1873. September 9th, 1882, he married
Miss Lucinda Card, of Deerfield town
ship. AS result of this union two
children, Edward M, born March q,
1843, and Elvira E., April 13, l849, be-
ing now the wife of Mr.. James For
sythe. On the 7th of October, 1857,
Mrs. Day was summoned to join the
celestial throng in the beautiful land
of rest.
Among the many who weut forth at
their country's call was young Ed
ward NJ. Day, who became a member
of the 7th OHIO regiment. He was in
a number of hard fought battles and
was wounded at the battle Of Cedar
Mountain, August 9th, and died on
the 18th. His name may be seen on
Soldiers monument at Deerfield Cen
ter.
In November, 1856, Mr.. NJ. l.. Day
was again united in marriage, this time
to Mrs. r. G. Raymond, widow of Joel
Raymond. In 1862 he connected him.
self with Rifle Company which was
organized in this township, aud he has
held several positions, from 2nd Lieu
tenant up to Major in this regiment.
AT the age of ten years Mr.. Day joined
the Methodist Church, aud has held
nearly all the Offices in the Church,
lie has also been Sabbath School Su.
perintendent for many years, which
office is filled at present by his daugh.
ter, Mrs. Forsythe. AS the father, so
the child.
On Thursday morning we had heayi-
est fall of snow in our vicinity sipoe
1918. being about thres feet ON the
level. This will give the farmers a
chance of getting their saw logs to
mill. 1t is also beneficial to the wheat.
The young people are improving the
time with their sleds aud sleighs.
If the ground hog was not too lazy
he might have seen his shadow on
Saturday, so we may look out for six
weeks OF severe weather.
We are very sorry 10 announce that
Mr.. NJ. L. Day is taken down again,
and Is in very weak condition. Mr..
James Forsythe, his son -in-law, is get
ting some better, being able to be
about.
Mr.. Classon's Singing School has
been abandoned till a more oanvsn-
lent season.
Mr.. Euttle, Of Palmyra, has engaged
the Town Hall for a Violin class. He
is said to be a competent instructor.
w. c. Myers still presides over our
school, giving entire satisfaction. His
scholars speak fayorably of him, and
he is well calculated to fill the Office
without fear or favor.
Rev. Kurtz is still holding pfotract,
ed meetings every evening, at tho NJ.
E. Church, without any accessions
We hope to see the work Of his Master
prosper In his hands. On Sabbath
evening he had large congregation