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Newspaper announcement, J. B. Linthicum struck by train - Decatur Herald - August 30, 1915

This is the newspaper announcement and article for Mr. J. b. Linthicum who was struck by a train in Decatur IL on August 30, 1915 and later died of his injuries in St. Mary's Hospital. It list details of the accident, his background, and his family.

Tags: 1160 South Dorenda St., 1915, August 30, careful man, carpenter, Decatur Herald Newspaper, Decatur IL, dies from injuries, Hibbs Personal Papers, Illinois Central Passenger Train, J. B. Linthicum, loss of arm and leg, St. Mary's Hospital, struck by train, wife and three children

Obituary Mrs. Anna Hibbs, January 8, 1912, Decatur Herald and Review, Decatur IL,

This is the obituary of Mrs. Anna Hibbs who passed away on January 8, 1912. It lists her age, illness, mother, husband, sons, sister, and brother. Funeral arrangements are 9:00 a.m. Tuesday morning at the home of her mother. Interment is at Greenwood…

Obituary of John Riley Cooper, Hoosier, no date

This is the obituary of John Riley Cooper of Hoosier. He died of pneumonia and was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. He was a Mason and an I. O. O. F. The funeral was conducted by Elder McKinnies at Coles Chapel with the interment under the…

Tags: Cole Chapel, Cooper Cemetery, Decatur IL, Elder McKinnies, Hibbs Personal Papers, Hoosier, I. O. O. F., John Riley Cooper, Louisville Masonic Lodge, Mason, Missionary Baptist Church, no date, Obituary, pneumonia

Wabash Railroad Bill of Lading - Original - May 20, 1915

This is a straight bill of lading from the Wabash Railroad for Mr. Henry Hibbs dated May 20, 1915. It has been prepaid. Destination is Athens, IL, It is a box of glass weighing 110 lbs. It has been signed by Mr. Henry Hibbs. Conditions are described…

Tags: 110 lbs, 1915, Athens IL, Bill of Lading, box of glass, conditions, Decatur IL, H. Hibbs, Henry Hibbs, Hibbs Personal Papers, May 20, prepaid, W. Hibbs, Wabash Railroad

William Henry Hibbs biographical information, obituary January 5, 1928, and marriage announcement with no date.

These are the obituary and marriage announcement for William Henry Hibbs.
The marriage announcement states that Martha Annie Holbrook aged 45 of Decatur was married to Mr. Hibbs by justice of the peace J. H. McCoy in his court. This was the second…

Postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs, April 1924, 2 sided.

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This is a postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs wishing him a Happy Easter dated April 1924.

Tags: 2 sided, April 1924, Athens IL, Easter Greeting, Henry Hibbs, Hibbs Personal Papers, Menard County IL, postcard, William Hibbs

Children on Porch - no name - no date

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This is a photograph of 2 children on a porch of a house. There are no names, no date, nor location.

Tags: 2 children, c. 1920, Decatur IL, Hibbs Personal Papers, MACs, Photograph, porch

3 Females - c. 1920 - Decatur IL

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This is a picture of 3 females standing outside of a home in the backyard.

Tags: 3 females, backyard, c. 1920, Decatur IL, Hibbs Personal Papers, MACs, Photograph

3 People and car - no name - c. 1920

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This is a picture of 3 people and a car on a county road.

Tags: 3 people, c. 1920, car, country road, Decatur IL, Hibbs Personal Papers, Photograph

Elderly Male - c. 1927 - no name

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This is a photograph of an elderly man taken by Henry Hibbs and developed by Haines and Essicks on August 30, 1927. There is no identification of the the man or where the picture was taken.

Tags: August 30, c. 1927, Decatur IL, elderly man, Haines and Essicks, Henry Hibbs, Hibbs Personal Papers, no location, no name, photography

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City Librarian's Report - July 1995

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This is the city librarian's report for July 1995. In this report Mr. Moorman highlights air conditioning, the network, roof, city council,…