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Sherman J. McClelland

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Photograph of Sherman J. McClelland (born 1/12/1864; died 6/14/1945). In whole sale grocery business from 1888-1928, later going into real estate and insurance. Member and past president Millikin University board of managers. Former manager of the…

Scott McNulta

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Photograph of Scott McNulta, (died Nov. 2, 1945.) He attended the U. of I. and while a student there was very active in dramatics. He was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and Phi Beta Kappa. He entered the army in 1917 and served as a first…

Samuel McRoberts Family Reunion - 1910

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Photograph of the Samuel McRoberts Family Reunion, taken in 1910, ran in the Decatur Review, 8/25/1910. Standing left to right: Frank Kinhart, Mrs. E. J. Brewster, J. S. McRobers, J. W. Bradfield, John R. McRoberts, Mrs. Elmer Brewster. Sitting: Miss…

Samuel M. Lutz

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Photograph of Samuel M. Lutz take by International Stereograph Co. of Decatur, IL. Photo was used in the Herald or Daily Review, Sept. 7, 1913. Lutz died July 27, 1923. Widely known in Illinois a a singer, chorus leader, and a dealer in musical…

Samuel D. May

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Photograph of Samuel D. May (died Aug 17, 1941). Retired Decatur grocer. He was in the grocery business 47 years. He sold his at 134 S. Main in 1922. He was a former director of the Macon Co. Coal Co. He was the oldest living member of Ionic Lodge…

S. P. Nickey Family Photo

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Photograph of S. P. Nickey Family, R. #1, Oakley, IL.

Rucker-Horton Family Reunion

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Photograph of the Rucker-Horton Family Reunion held in 1909. Ran in the Review 8/22/1909.

Roy Bendure

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Photograph of Roy Bendure (d. 7/23/1932), former chief of police in Decatur. He was appointed chief of police in 1909, and discharged by Mayor Borchers in 1910. He worked as a private detective, and a special agent for the Illinois Traction System.…

Rose Elliott

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Photograph of Rose Elliott (b. 5/10/1864, d. 11/28/1940). She was a member of the Decatur Women's Club, and active in the Shakespeare, Civics, and Psalemas division. Elliott was the former chairman of the Civics Division, a member of the Stephen…

Roscoe Redmon with Admiral C. B. T. Moore and ex-sailors

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Photograph of Roscoe Redmon with Admiral C. B. T. Moore and ex-sailors at Roscoe Redmon home. Photo by Rembrandts of Decatur. Photo ran in the Decatur Review June 25, 1916. This picture was taked at the reception and smoker given by ex-sailors at the…