Defiance County Pioneer - Isaac M. Boon

 "Isaac M. Boon

Isaac M. Boon was born in Holmes County, Ohio, near Fredericksburg, July 21, 1842, and died at the home residence, Hicksville, Ohio, Sunday morning, Nov. 2, 1913, aged 71 years 3 months and 12 days.  

In 1861, he came to Hicksville and shortly after this, was employed as a salesman in the general store of J. M. Ainsworth, which was located on the corner of High and Main Streets, Hicksville.  This old, historic store building in later years was moved to its present location and is now occupied by Mr. English as a blacksmith shop.

Boon proved to be a very successful salesman and was employed in the general store of D. Stull. On the 1st day of April, 1872, the partnership of Boon & Bevington was formed.  About eighteen months after this date, the partnership of Ainsworth, Boon & Bevington was entered into. This partnership continued until March 1894, a period of about 21 years, when Mr. Ainsworth retired and the business was again in the control of Boon & Bevington.

Mr. Boon's life was one of activity, energy and vim.  Few men were more extensively or favorably known than 'Ike,' as he was familiarly called. By temperament, he was quick and impulsive, always ready to take a decided stand on all public questions; quick to reprimand and quick to forgive.

He was of sturdy business honor and always made his word as good as a bond.  He was particularly loyal in his friendships and to his business associates.  His hand and purse were always ready to help the needy and deserving.

He was so happy as to retain his youthful spirits to the end.  His smile and laugh was ready for all; steps alert, eyes bright and a warm sympathy for the young people and their doings.  When in their presence, he was one of them. In his person, he linked the pioneer past of Hicksville with its present and future a though age crept upon him, as a business man and citizen, he kept in hearty touch with each step forward.

As a Mason, he was a charter member of Hicksville Lodge No 478, Free and Accepted Masons. Was a charter member of Hicksville Chapter No. 188 of Royal Masons."

Forest Hill Cemetery, old section, Hicksville, Ohio

"I.M. BOON DIES SUDDENLY - HICKSVILLE BUSINESSMAN SUFFERS APOPLECTIC STROKE

I. M. Boon, one of Hicksville's pioneer businessmen, suffered an apoplectic stroke early Sunday morning, which resulted in his death.

Mr. Boon arose in the morning, and not feeling well, a doctor was called. After the doctor's visit, he said he felt better and returned to bed. Shortly afterward, Mrs. Boon noticed that her husband was breathing heavily, and when she tried to arouse him, discovered that he was dying. He passed away without regaining consciousness.

Mr. Boon was about seventy years of age and has been active in the business affairs of Hicksville for nearly half a century. In connection with J. L. Bevington he was a part owner in the Boon-Bevington store as upon its reorganization as a stock company, he retained interests as a stockholder.

Later he started a dry goods store of his own and has been active in connection with this until a week ago when he sold the store. At the time of his death, he was president of the Hicksville National Bank of which his former partner, Mr. Bevington, is cashier.

Mr. Boon is a member of the Masonic orders in Hicksville and of the Knights Templar Commandery in Defiance. He is survived by a wife, one son, a brother and a grandson.

The funeral will be held at Hicksville, Wednesday at one o'clock under the direction of the Blue Lodge of the Masonic Fraternity. A number of the order are planning to attend, going on Nov 11 and returning on No. 8."