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I.N. Irwin

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Photograph of I.N. Irwin (d. 9/18/1931), a prominent Decatur druggist for 50 years. Partner in the Irwin Drug Co. with his brother, S.M. Irwin, and bought his brother's interest in 1892. In 1929, he sold a share of the business to Delos Cozad, and…

Independent Sewing Circle

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Photograph of the unknown women of the Independent Sewing Circle sitting on the front porch of a house. The photo was taken by Rembrandt Studios, and used by the Decatur Herald or Daily Review in 1917.

Photo of African American Draftees From Macon County, IL. Standing on Courthouse Steps

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Herald and Review Library: Photo of African American Draftees; Article on back of photo; "Decatur draft board No. 2 has sent this group of Negro youths to an army induction center. They are, left to right: Front Row: William Shipp, Ryan Bailery, Pete…

Photo of Macon County, IL. Draftees Standing on Courthouse Steps.

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Herald and Review Library: Photo of Macon County, IL. Draftees; Article on back of photo; "This contingent of men has been sent to an induction center by Macon county's rural draft board. They are, left to right; Front Row: James Sanner, James P.…

Photo of Macon County, IL. Draftees Standing on Courthouse Steps.

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Herald and Review Library: Photo of Macon County, IL. Draftees; Article on back of photo: "This contingent of men has been sent to an induction center by the Macon county rural board. They are, left to right; First Row: James Cook, Bob Durbin, Glenn…

John G. Imboden

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Photograph of John G. Imboden (d. 10/1925). He was an internationally renown cattle feeder how raised Hereford calves, and was a butcher for many years. He also worked as a superintendent of the First Methodist Church. He was also the state…

Walter Hutchin

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Photograph of Walter Hutchin (d. 12/18/1917). He was a shoe salesman for 29 years. Came to Decatur in 1880, and worked or W.F. Busher in a shoe store on E. Main St. After 4 years, he left Busher and bought shoe stock of I.B. Massey at 117 N. Water…