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William G. Bachman

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Photograph of William G. Bachman (b. 12/21/1864, d. 7/8/1934). He was a furniture dealer, and owned a company on the southwest corner of N. Main and Prairie. This site later became Linn & Scruggs. The photo was taken by Vandeventer.

F.C. Baird

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Photograph of F.C. Baird, the president of the Baird Harvester Co. His brother, W.C. Baird was the inventor of the Baird Corn Husker. The Baird factory was moved from Moline to Decatur in 1913, and was located at E. Eldorado and N. East Ave. The…

Dr. James M. Baker

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Photograph of Dr. James M. Baker (d. 12/21/1929), a Decatur Physician since 1905. He was a candidate for commissioner and coroner in the November 1911 elections. Baker was active in the Elks Lodge. The photo was taken by Vandeventer, and ran in…

Heston I. Baldwin

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Photograph of Heston I. Baldwin (d. 3/27/1933), a prominent grain dealer and owner of the Baldwin Elevator Co. He served as an official on several state and national grain associations, and on the board of the D&MC Hospital. Baldwin was active in…

Mrs. Heston I. (Ida E.) Baldwin

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Photograph Ida E. Baldwin (d. 9/25/1953), the wife of Heston I. Baldwin. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She gave many gifts to the church. Her home was at 452 W. Main St. The photo…

Mrs. Lynn M. (Donna B.) Barnes

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Photograph of Mrs. Lynn M. (Donna B.)Barnes (d. 3/13/1938), wife of Dr. Lynn M. Barnes. She was the DAR regent in 1926. Barnes lived at 438 W. North St. in the old Ira N. Barnes house. The photo was taken by Vandeventer, and used in the Decatur…

Mrs. Ira Barnes #1

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Photograph of Mrs. Ira Barnes in antique style clothing with a frame in front of her.

Mrs. Ira Barnes #2

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Photograph of Mrs. Ira Barnes in antique style clothing with a frame in front of her.

Mrs. Ira N. (Mary) Barnes

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Photograph of Mrs. Mary Barnes (b. 5/13/1838, d. 8/22/1931), the wife of Dr. Ira N. Barnes. Mary Barnes was a charter member of the Decatur Art Class, and taught in the Decatur Public Schools for many years. Mary Barnes was also active in civic…