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Elmer R. Elder and His Family
Photograph of Elmer R. Elder (b. 1/13/1878, d. 2/4/1928) and his family. Elder was elected mayor of Decatur in 1923 over Dan Dinneen. He entered politics in 1920, and was elected to the board of supervisors as the Assistant Supervisor of Decatur…
Rose Elliott
Photograph of Rose Elliott (b. 5/10/1864, d. 11/28/1940). She was a member of the Decatur Women's Club, and active in the Shakespeare, Civics, and Psalemas division. Elliott was the former chairman of the Civics Division, a member of the Stephen…
Charles P. Guest
Photograph of Charles P. Guest (d. 5/13/1945). He was the superintendent of the Macon County federal surplus food depot for 5 years. He came to Decatur in 1917. Guest worked for the Capitol Grocery Co. of Springfield and the Decatur Grocery Co. …
Dr. Lulu C. Hartwig
Photograph of Dr. Lulu C. Hartwig (d. 8/1/1954). She was a practicing osteopath in Decatur since 1908. She graduated from the American School of Osteopath in Kirksville, MO, and worked in Manhattan, KS for two years before coming to Decatur. …
Independent Sewing Circle
Photograph of the unknown women of the Independent Sewing Circle sitting on the front porch of a house. The photo was taken by Rembrandt Studios, and used by the Decatur Herald or Daily Review in 1917.
Clyde Milton
Photograph of Clyde Milton, waif found in stairway, Photo taken 3/5/1914, child standing on chair.
Florence E. McConnell
Photograph of Mrs. Florence E. McConnell (born 7/6/1867; died 8/19/1945). Prominent Decatur civic leader. 1929-1937 executive secretary Decatur Community Chest. Helped organize Decatur YWCA, Girl's Welfare Home, and Traveler's Protective Assn. First…
Dr. William Parr Davidson
Photograph of Dr. William Parr Davidson (b. 8/1/1871, d. 2/10/1944). He practiced medicine for 46 years, 18 of which was in Decatur. He served in the army medical corps during the World War I. He was a graduate of Louisville Medical College in…
Dr. William Parr Davidson
Photograph of Dr. William Parr Davidson (b. 8/1/1871, d. 2/10/1944), a doctor who practiced medicine for 46 years, 18 of which were in Decatur. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, the American Legion, and the Masons. The photo was…
Robert C. Doake
Photograph of Robert C. Doake (d. 11/22/1945). He was the co-owner of the former Chapman-Doake Co. which was one of Decatur's oldest grain processing and dealer firms. The company gave its milling business in 1935 after a fire destroyed its mill…