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Robert Wittke's Confirmation Photograph
Photograph of Robert Wittke on his Confirmation Day in 1919. Taken by Van Deventer in Decatur IL
Alma Veech and 2 Girls
Photograph of Alma Veech and two girls taken by Van Deventer Studio in Decatur IL
Robert Wittke's Confirmation Day
Photograph of Robert Wittke on his Confirmation Day in 1919. Taken by Van Deventer Studio in Decatur, IL.
Rev. Joseph W. Van Cleve
Photograph of Rev. Joseph W. Van Cleve; (died 6/29/1926). Former pastor of the Grace Methodist church in Decatur. He was a member of the board of control of the Epworth League after 1896. He came to Decatur in 1903, and during pastorate here the…
Henry C. Mowry
Photograph of Henry C. Mowry; (died in 1908). Prominent grain dealer of Forsyth, Illinois. In 1867 he bought an elevator in Forsyth. About 1895 he sold out to J. B. Good and later Good sold to the Shellabarger Elevator Co. Photo by VanDeventer of…
Mrs. Carl C. Block (Jeanette Powers)
Photograph of Mrs. Carl C. Block holding her violin. She was Jeanette Powers before she married Carl Block. Mrs. Block died Aug 1, 1942. She lived in Peoria, formerly Decatur. She was Chairman of the Board of Directors of Block & Kuhl Department…
Photo O. C. Smith, Supt. Illinois Pythian Home
Photograph of O. S. Smith, b. 1876; d. 1-15-1949. " Superintendent Illinois Phythian home for children in Decatur 1932-1938. Went to Benton, Ill. from Decatur. Served Benton as city attorney 6 years, corporation counsel 4 years and city judge 4…