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Arthur Van Cleve

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Photograph of Arthur Van Cleve; (died 11/1/1950). He was formerly a Decatur attorney. He practiced law in Decatur after his graduation from the U. of I. law school in 1911 until he entered service in World War I. After his return from France he moved…

John W. Smith

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Photography of John W. Smith. He was an attorney of Chicago and formerly of Decatur. He left Decatur in 1877 and went to Chicago where he became a member of the law firm of Byum & Smith. While in Decatur he was a partner with Gallagher & Emerson. He…

Photo of Pvt. Merle Smith Nirider in uniform holding a rifle

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Herald and Review Library: Nirider, Pvt. Merle Smith; Written on back of photo; "Marine Corps Base, San Diego, Calif., August --1943. Private Merle Smith Nirider, 35, has just received the honor badge for efficiency at the Recruit Depot, Marine Corps…