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U.S.S. Stephen Decatur

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Photograph of the U.S.S. Stephen Decatur during World War II

Stephen Decatur

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Photograph of the portrait of Stephen Decatur

Steven Decatur's Ship

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Photograph of a drawing of Stephen Decatur's ship.

George W. Davidson

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Photograph of George W. Davidson (d. 1/3/1922). He was a sewing machine and piano salesman in Decatur for 43 years. His sales room was at 215 N. Main St. The photo ran in the Decatur Herald or Daily Review on January 3, 1922.

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.

A. Merle Cobb

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Photograph of A. Merle Cobb (b. 3/24/1881, d. 12/10/1942). He was the son of Rev. A.P. Cobb (Cobb Ave. is named after him). Cobb was associated with Mueller Co. and Cobb-Creighton Insurance Co., and a member of Central Christian Church.

J.A. Close

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Photograph of J.A. Close (d. 10/7/1911), who owned Close & Griswold Hardware on Water and E. Main Sts. He was a prominent citizen and social leader. The photo is dated March 1, 1884.

Mrs. Cornelius Chapin (Florence Gorin Armstrong Chapin)

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Photograph of Mrs. Cornelius Chapin (Florence Gorin Armstrong Chapin). She was the daughter of W.C. Armstrong, a prominent druggist in Decatur who died in 1928. She was also the niece of O.B. Gorin.

J. Frank Cassell

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Photograph of J. Frank Cassell (b. 11/11/1860, d. 3/14/1948). He was prominent in the Illinois National Guard, and served in the Spanish-American War and World War I. He was the former publisher of the Decatur Republican.