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James H. Johnson
Photograph of James H. Johnson (d. 11/22/1868, d. 10/20/1952). Johnson was a member of the Decatur Police Department as an officer. He joined in January 1914, and was fired in July of 1914. Afterwards, he worked as a carpenter until his retirement…
Miss Frances Jenkins
Photograph of Miss Frances Jenkins (d. 12/1943), a well known educator. She was the supervisor of grade schools in Decatur. Jenkins left Decatur, and became an assistant professor in the education department of the University of Cincinnati. She…
William Niedermeyer
Photograph of William Niedermeyer; (died 9/25/1914). Decatur grocer for many years. He conducted his grocery store in the rear of his home at 646 W. North from about 1893 until he sold out in 1913. He was prominent in Macon Co. Old Settlers' Ass'n…
Photograph of Professor Henry Clay Stanley
Former professor of Commerce and Finance at Millikin University. In 1917 he was charged with bigamy and sent to the penitentiary at Chester. He was released in 1918 after serving eleven months.
F.C. Baird
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…
Powers Office Building/Opera House Fire 4/7/1914
Photograph of the Powers Office Building and Opera House fire on 4/7/1914 in downtown Decatur.
Powers Office Building/Opera House Fire 4/7/1914
Photograph of the Powers Office Building or Opera House fire on 4/7/1914 in Downtown Decatur.
Photo of Faries Grand Theater
Photograph of Faries Grand Theater, located on 1036 E. Grand Ave., Decatur, IL. 1914
Photo of Dan Higgins ParisTheater on 1234 E. Eldorado St., Decatur, IL.
Photograph of the Dan Higgins Theater located at 1234 E. Eldorado St. c. 1914.
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Photo of Lt. Norman G. Stroud in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Stroud, Lt. Norman G.; Article on back of photo; "Lieut. Norman G. Stroud, son of Mrs. R. R. Hudgens, of 21 Central Drive,…