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Timothy Glenn was reared in New Paris, Ohio, and was educated in the public schools of that city. When ten years old, Mr. Glenn lost a limb, being run over by a Pennsylvania train. He attended school until he was sixteen years old, and then took up the study of telegraphy at Richmond, Indiana. He commenced work at Elwood, Indiana, for the Pennsylvania Railway Company, and remained at that place for one year, when he was transferred to Anderson, Indiana. He remained at the latter place one year and then returned to New Paris, in July, 1883, when the double-track service was established between New Paris and Richmond, Indiana. Mr. Glenn has occupied the same position since that time. He has never lost a day on account of sickness and is a steady worker in every respect. Im- mediately before Mr. Glenn took up telegraphy he worked for about a year as a section hand.
Timothy Glenn was married to Mary Sullivan, the daughter of John and Hanora (Fuller) Sullivan, both natives of Ireland, who came from County Kerry. To this union two children have been born: William H., who was born March 8, 1892, graduated from the New Paris high school, learned telegraphy and is an operator at New Paris, Ohio, for the Penn- sylvania railroad; Thomas B., a twin brother of William H., died at the age of six months.
Mr. Glenn has prospered in life and, by rigid economy and frugal living, has acquired a substantial competence, even though he began life with nothing. Today he owns a splendid home, the result of his careful management and living.
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Religiously, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn are devout members of the Catholic ch, and Mr. Glenn belongs to the Knights of Columbus and the Ancient er of Hibernians. Politically, he is a Democrat. He has been the bient of splendid political honors, having served as mayor of New s for three terms. He has also served as a member of the town coun- ind as township clerk for a considerable period, and at one time he the nominee of his party for county recorder of Preble county, but defeated, with the remainder of the ticket, though he ran ahead of the y vote. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn are quiet, unassuming people and highly ected in New Paris, where they are well known. They are represent- e citizens of Jefferson township and, in every respect, are entitled to esentation in this volume.
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DR. WILLIAM H. BUCKE.
Among the native sons of Preble county who have achieved a large sure of success in professional life is Dr. William H. Bucke, a veteri- surgeon of Eaton, Ohio.
Dr. William H. Bucke was born in Monroe township, Preble county, ), February 6, 1866, the son of John and Louisa ( Alber) Bucke. They five children : Dr. William H .; Martha, the wife of William Crawford, lear Arcanum, Darke county, Ohio; Settie A., the wife of D. A. Siler, Columbus, Ohio; Alpha, who died when a child; and Irvin W., of roe township, who lives on the home farm.
John Bucke had two children by a former marriage, Sallie, who mar- Henry Frazee, of near Somerville, Ohio, and John Henry, of Eaton. Mrs. John Bucke, prior to her marriage to Mr. Bucke, had been mar- to Joseph Sayring and four children were born to that marriage, b, of Monroe township; Hannah, deceased, who was the wife of Jona- Gray; Adam, of Germantown, Ohio, and Levi, of Monroe town-
John Bucke was always a farmer. He and his wife owned two hundred forty acres in Monroe township, which he improved and where he ed his family. He and his wife, both of whom are now deceased, were ut members of the German Baptist church.
The paternal grandparents of Doctor Bucke were early settlers in hington township, Preble county, where they lived to advanced ages.
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They had a small family. The maternal grandparents of Doctor Bucke were natives of Germany, coming to this country and settling in Darke county, Ohio. They had four children, John, William, Louisa and one other.
Dr. William H. Bucke was reared on his father's farm in Monroe township. He attended the district schools and remained at home until he was twenty years old. He then continued to work on a farm until he entered Ontario Veterinary College, graduating from this institution with the class of 1890. After his graduation, Doctor Bucke practiced his pro- fession in Monroe township for one year. He then came to Eaton, where he has practiced continually since that time.
Doctor Bucke was married, on April 16, 1891, to Mary Josephine Rooks, the daughter of William H. H. and Sarah (Baker) Rooks. To this union one son has been born, Harold Hobart. Mrs. Bucke was born in Darke county, Ohio, and her parents now live in Arcanum, Darke county. They have five children, Josephine, Jacob E., Jane, Catharine and Genevra.
Politically, Doctor Bucke is identified with the Democratic party. He belongs to Bolivar Lodge No. 82, Free and Accepted Masons, and Waverly Lodge No. 143, Knights of Pythias. In connection with the practice of his profession, Doctor Bucke operates a livery barn in Eaton. He enjoys a large practice and has been unusually successful. He is one of the best- known citizens of Preble county and highly respected in the community where he has spent almost all of his life.
RICHARD DANILY.
There are many occupations, but only one is absolutely necessary to man's existence. The three things which a man cannot live without are food, clothing and shelter. The farmer not only controls the food supply, but also holds the clothing products of the world in his hand. His is the only occupation which can exist independently of all others. An increas- ing number of our best farmers are taking agricultural courses in college, thereby fitting themselves for scientific farming. The profession has taken on increased dignity within the past few years and more and more of our young men are applying themselves to scientific farming. The farmer of today has the immense advantage of working with machinery, which ren- ders his work free of many of its former disadvantages. Preble county
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as hundreds of splendid farmers, but it has few men who have succeeded ) well in the country of their adoption as Richard Danily.
Richard Danily, a farmer living on route No. 2 out of New Paris, Thio, was born in Shropshire, England, December 26, 1861. He is the on of Richard and Ann ( Ruscoe) Danily, both of whom were born, reared, married and died in England. One of their children, Ann, is the widow f Zack Langley and lives in England.
Richard Danily was reared on a farm in England. He did not care › attend school in his early years and, when placed in the grammar grades y his father, he ran away from school. However, he was returned and ept in school against his will for a period of eighteen months. At the ge of sixteen, he came with a cousin to the United States, landing at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He remained there only forty-eight hours, when he left for Texas. After arriving in Houston, he got a position in . lumber yard, remaining there only two weeks, when he visited Texarkana und Little Rock, finally arriving at St. Louis, Missouri, where he spent wo weeks. Later he was employed on a farm near Troy, Illinois, but re- nained there only a short time and finally came to Preble county, Ohio. Here he got work on a farm near New Paris. He remained with William Stockton that summer and winter and attended school in district No. I. Subsequently, he worked for John Stockton, but spent all of his money. He then worked for Sylvester Binley for three years and finally for Frank Mitchell for one year.
Richard Danily was married on January 24, 1884, to Jennie Hulton, who was born and reared in Preble county. Mr. Danily had no property and little money at the time of his marriage. He settled down, however, in New Paris, Ohio, and worked in the stone quarry for six years and, with his earnings, paid for property which he had purchased. Subsequently, in partnership with Thomas Melody and Patrick Cronan, he went into the 'bus business and continued this partnership with them for two years, when the firm became Danily & Deem. This arrangement lasted two years, when Mr. Danily bought out his partner and conducted the business him- self for eight years. In the meantime he had purchased two hundred and thirty acres of land and he now owns three hundred and ten acres.
Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Danily, Fred and Minnie, both of whom are at home.
Politically, Mr. Danily is an ardent Republican. He has served as a member of the school board and in that capacity discharged his duties in an entirely satisfactory manner. Fraternally, he is a member of Harmony
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.odge No. 396, Knights of Pythias, and is a past chancellor in that lodge. Whatever may be said of Mr. Danily, it must be admitted that he has aken advantage of every opportunity offered for material success during is residence in this country. While he has succeeded in a material way, le has also been able to retain the esteem and respect not only of his business associates, but the people with whom he has come into contact. in every sense, he is a representative farmer and an influential citizen of Preble county, and especially of Jefferson township, where he lives.
JOSEPH T. WOERNER.
The memory of successful men lives long after they are gone. Their influence goes on and on, to cheer their descendants on the pathway of life, and to transform the lives of those who still live and who knew them in the zenith of their active careers. One of Eaton's successful merchants, whose memory remains precious to the dear wife and the children he left behind, is Joseph T. Woerner, for more than forty years actively identified with the commercial life of this metropolis of Preble county. His life was one of untiring activity, and was crowned with a degree of success at- tained by comparatively few who aspire to commercial eminence. By a straightforward and honorable course and upright business dealings, Mr. Woerner built up a large and lucrative business in the retail line of clothing.
The late Joseph T. Woerner was born on October 27, 1848, in Cincin- nati, Ohio. He was of German parentage, his father and mother having been born in the Old Country. Mr. Woerner's early education was care- fully planned, and during his life he was considered one of the best informed men of Preble county. During the two years preceding his coming to Eaton, Ohio, he was associated with his father in the tailoring business in Cincinnati, Ohio. Prior to this time, at the age of eighteen, he had en- listed for service in the Union army in Company I, One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. His enlistment was dated May, 1864, and he served one hundred days.
Mr. Woerner came to Eaton, Preble county, Ohio, just after reaching his majority, and began life with a small capital, which he invested in the clothing business. He continued in this line for more than forty years, and when he died, on November 21, 1911, he was rated as one of Eaton's most successful business men.
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Mr. Woerner had two daughters, who now live in Eaton. The busi- which he established and which he promoted so successfully is now ucted by a son-in-law.
Mrs. Woerner was born in Eaton, Ohio, and received her education in public schools of that city. She is a daughter of Michael and Ann sserly ) Ryan, both of whom were natives of Ireland, who came to le county, Ohio, in 1849. Mrs. Woerner's parents, however, were married until after their arrival in Eaton. Mrs. Woerner is a devout iber of the Catholic church and a liberal contributor to the support of faith. She is modest and unassuming in manner, a woman of culture refinement, who believes that the sphere of her sex lies in the home. oughout her life she has attended to her duties as a wife with rare zeal enthusiasm. Mrs. Woerner lives in a beautiful and comfortable home Main street, Eaton, surrounded by all the comforts and conveniences inable. She is a woman highly respected and admired for her many 1 qualities of head and heart.
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