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Edward Danner

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Photograph of Edward Danner (b. 6/21/1869, d. 6/1932). He came to Decatur in 1900, resided there until 1928 when he moved to Columbus, OH. He was the state manager for Aultman and Taylor Threshing Machine Co. He became the director of the…

Edward G. Powers

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Photograph of Edward G. Powers on horseback. Edward died in 1950 at the age of 89, rides one of the several horses his family always kept when this picture was taken in June, 1908. Although there were motor cars in Decatur in that year, the horse…

Edward G. Powers

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Photograph of Edward G. Powers (born 9/7/1861; died 10/28/1950). Son of Samuel Powers early Decatur settler. Landowner and patron of the Arts, music in particular. Photo take in 1920 by Moffett of Chicago.

Edward J. Farrell's Resignation Letter - September 3, 1975

This is Edward J. Farrell's resignation letter to the Board of Directors. In the letter, he explains why he is leaving the Board.

Edward Meek

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Photograph of Edward Meek, voice teacher in Decatur until 1914, when he went to Chicago. He was prominent in musical circles in Decatur for nine years, coming here first as head of the voice department of Millikin Conservation of Music, which…

Edwin L. Huntley's Oral History

This is the oral history of Edwin L. Huntley. He was interviewed on July 12, 1982 by Betty Turnell. The interview includes developing adult education, junior colleges, civil defense training during World War II, the Decatur Association of Commerce,…

Edwin T. Coleman

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Photograph of Edwin T. Coleman (b. 1858, d. 6/21/1929), editorial writer at the Decatur Daily Review for nearly 40 years. He wrote the "History of Decatur & Macon County", which was published in daily installments in the Decatur Daily Review. He…

Edwin T. Coleman

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Photograph of Edwin T. Coleman (b. 1858, d. 6/21/1929). He was an editorial writer for the Decatur Daily Review, and wrote the History of Decatur & Macon County. He was also a school teacher for several years.

Ehman and Co. Mantel Factory

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Photograph of Ehman & Co. Mantel Factory. Located at the north eat corner of Jasper and Garfield Street. This view shows the south east corner of the main building. The factor was destroyed by fire 1/7/1911. In 1917 the Williams Sealing Corp. was…