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Robert Walter, Jr.
Photograph of Robert Walter, Jr. as a child holding a violin. Son of Prof. Robert Walter, Sr. former director of the Goodman Band in Decatur. In 1926, when he was 19 years old, he joined his father in the firm of Robert Walter and Son, instructors…
Robert Weigand
Photograph of Robert W. Weigand; "(born 2/12/1855; died 4/30/1936). Robert was born in Calhoun County, came to Decatur 56 years ago where he worked as a miller. He never married, he was a member of the Congregational church and the Knights of…
Roscoe Redmon with Admiral C. B. T. Moore and ex-sailors
Photograph of Roscoe Redmon with Admiral C. B. T. Moore and ex-sailors at Roscoe Redmon home. Photo by Rembrandts of Decatur. Photo ran in the Decatur Review June 25, 1916. This picture was taked at the reception and smoker given by ex-sailors at the…
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…
Roy Bendure
Photograph of Roy Bendure (d. 7/23/1932), former chief of police in Decatur. He was appointed chief of police in 1909, and discharged by Mayor Borchers in 1910. He worked as a private detective, and a special agent for the Illinois Traction System.…
Rucker-Horton Family Reunion
Photograph of the Rucker-Horton Family Reunion held in 1909. Ran in the Review 8/22/1909.
Samuel D. May
Photograph of Samuel D. May (died Aug 17, 1941). Retired Decatur grocer. He was in the grocery business 47 years. He sold his at 134 S. Main in 1922. He was a former director of the Macon Co. Coal Co. He was the oldest living member of Ionic Lodge…
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…
Samuel McRoberts Family Reunion - 1910
Photograph of the Samuel McRoberts Family Reunion, taken in 1910, ran in the Decatur Review, 8/25/1910. Standing left to right: Frank Kinhart, Mrs. E. J. Brewster, J. S. McRobers, J. W. Bradfield, John R. McRoberts, Mrs. Elmer Brewster. Sitting: Miss…