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Frank Skelley
Photograph of Frank Skelley; (died 9/6/1923). Decatur grocer for 19 years. He came to Decatur in 1857 and conducted a grocery store at 135 N. Franklin street for 19 years. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic church and since the organization of…
Mrs. and Mrs. William Spangler
Photography of Mr. and Mrs. William Spangler; Mrs. Spangler was born Agnes Nesbitt (born 1/29/1855; died 12/28/1939) William "Pat" Spangler; (born 10/24/1848; died 9/16/1938) married 9/25/1892; member of one of Macon Counties oldest families, son of…
Mrs. Bertha Gray Storer
Photograph of pencil sharpener invented by Mrs. Bertha Gray Storer. She was the wife of Will Storer and former Decatur resident, died 7/7/1936 in Long Island, New York. She was the daughter of Alonzo and Rachael Gray. She was the organist at Grace…
David L. Nickey Family
Photograph of David L. Nickey and Family, 1913. Top row, left to right: Pearl S. Nickey, Myrtle Nickey Bruner, Lelah S. Stuart, Harry E. Nickey. Bottom Row: David M. Nickey, David L. Nickey, Kenneth M. Nickey, Mrs. David L. Nickey. Photo by Herreid…
Byrd L. Davis, Sr.
Photograph of Byrd L. Davis, Sr. (b. 6/28/1869, d. 1/13/1948). Davis owned livery stables, a storage and transfer business, and an undertaking business. He was interested in civic and community affairs, and served as the director of the Association…
Samuel M. Lutz
Photograph of Samuel M. Lutz take by International Stereograph Co. of Decatur, IL. Photo was used in the Herald or Daily Review, Sept. 7, 1913. Lutz died July 27, 1923. Widely known in Illinois a a singer, chorus leader, and a dealer in musical…
Adolph A. Sigfried
Photograph of Adolph A. Sigfried; (died 1/26/1935). Veteran actor of International reputation, whose home was in Decatur. He established the first vaudeville theater in Decatur. In 1903 he opened his theater in the 300 Block N. Water and in 1909 a…