Biography of James Craig Day, pages 460/461/462. History of DeKalb County, Indiana; B. F. Bowen & Company, Inc., Indianapolis, 1914. James Craig Day Among the strong and influential citizens of DeKalb county the record of whose lives have become an essential part of the history of this section, the gentleman whose name forms the caption of this biographical record occupies a prominent place and for year has exerted a beneficial influence here. His chief characteristics seem to be keenness of perception, a tireless energy, honesty of purpose and motive and every-day common sense, which have enabled him not only to advance his interest, but also to largely contribute to the moral and material advancement of the community. James Craig Day, the leading hardware dealer at Waterloo, Indiana, was born at Mansfield, Ohio, on May 18, 1857, and is a son of Henry C. and Mary (Casebeer) Day. Henry C. day was a native of Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio with his parents in an early day, where he was reared and received his education, and here he was united in marriage to Mary Casebeer, who was born at Crestline, Ohio, near Mansfield. James C. Day was reared to manhood at Mansfield, where he attended the public schools, and was afterward a student in the college at Oberlin, that state. Upon completing his collegiate studies, he spent about a year on the paternal farmstead, and then, in the spring of 1881, he came to Waterloo, Indiana, and in partnership with his brother, Frank P. Day, started in the hardware business. Two years later the brothers went to Kansas, where Frank engaged in business at Kingman and remained there the rest of his life. James C. engaged in the real estate business at Garden City, but about four years later returned to DeKalb county, Indiana, and for a year was engaged in agricultural pursuits in Fairfield township. In the spring of 1889 he came to Waterloo and bought the hardware business owned by W. H. Kibblinger estate, and has continued to conduct this business ever since, a period of nearly a quarter of a century. During this time he has not only built up a large and profitable business, but has also by his persistent industry, good business methods and upright life won the respect and high regard of the entire community. He carries a large and well, selected line of shelf and heavy hardware, such as is demanded by the local trade, and the keynote of his success here has been that he endeavors to please every customer who enters his door. James C. Day has taken an intelligent and commendable interest in the public affairs of his community and though not a seeker of public office, he was persuaded to accept the position of treasurer of Waterloo for a two-year term, and so satisfactory was his administration that he was re-elected for a second term, discharging his official duties to the entire satisfaction of his fellow citizens. Fraternally, he is a member of the Knights of Pythias at Waterloo, taking a keen interest in the working of that order, while religiously, he and his wife are earnest and consistent members of the Presbyterian church. Genial and companionable, they enjoy the friendship of a large circle of friends in the community and are numbered among Waterloo’s best citizens. Submitted by: Arlene Goodwin Auburn, Indiana Agoodwin@ctlnet.com