WILLIAM RUFUS DAY (1849 –1923) was an American diplomat and jurist, who served for nineteen years as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. DS. Canton, Ohio. 81/2 " x 31/4". October 16th, 1883. Partly-printed bank check. Payable to West End Coal Company in the amount of $43.63. Accomplished in Day's hand and signed by him as maker. Excellent.