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William T. Howell
Photograph of William T. Howell (d. 1/21/1916). He was a well known farmer in Oakley Township, and raised grain and stock. He owned 400 acres of land in Macon County. The photo was taken by Haws, and ran in the Decatur Daily Review on January 25,…
William F. Busher
Photograph of William F. Busher (d. 9/5/1906), a prominent shoe dealer in Decatur. He was the owner of the W.F. Busher & Co. at 152 E. Main St. The photo was taken by Haws, and used in the Decatur Herald and Review.
Photo of Lt. Howard E. Wrench and son, Cpl. Howard T. Wrench in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Wrench, Lt. Howard E., and Cpl. Howard T. Wrench; Article on back of photo; "Lt. Howard E. Wrench and his son, Cpl. Howard T. Wrench, met recently in Assam, India, for the first time in more than a year. Lieutenant Wrench,…
Photo of College Hill and Staley Mansion
Photograph of three people looking at the ice storm damage 300 Block College Street, looking north toward the Staley Home.
James A. Patton
Photograph of James A. Patton; (born 5/8/1852; died 12/8/1928). Illinois commodities speculator an financier. Known as the "Wheat King."
Photo of Richard Jostes, receiving bronze star with other men in photo
Herald and Review Library: Jostes, S/Sgt. Richard; Article on back of photo; "Decorated in Luzon - Maj. William Chase, former commander of the 38th Division, presents Bronze Starts to: (l-r) S/Sgt. Richard Jostes, husband of Mrs. Doris Jostes, 770 W.…
Photo of Sgt. Donald H. Huff receiving Bronze Medal, several unknown men in background
Herald and Review Library: Huff, Sgt. Donald H.; Article on back of photo: "In ceremonies held recently on Luzon, two Decatur men, members of the 2nd Battalion received the Bronze Star from Maj. Gen. P. W. Clarkson, commanding general. Sgt. Donald H.…