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Photo of Pinball Machine Used in Gambling

Photograph of three men looking at pinball machine used in gambling, Merchant Street, Decatur, IL.

Photo of John Rosio and his Gang

Photograph of John Rosio, leader, Joe Logue, Frank Fry and Officer Al Stander at their arrest in Kansas. They kidnapped Howard Tapscott, taxi driver, his taxi and drove to Kansas where they were arrested.

Photos of the Mattie Swick Murder in Argenta, IL.

Photographs from the Mattie Swick Murder, Jan. 3, 1962, in Argenta, IL.

Photos from the Sadie Sunderlik Murder

Photographs of Sadie Sunderlik, shotgun shells, Sunderlik home and the presumed killer Ralph Snyder. It is believe that Ralph Snyder killed these people because they stood in the way of his hopes of winning the affection of Mrs. Grace Rozetta, wife…

Photo of Mrs. De Etta Ham with police escorts

Photograph of suspected killer of Mrs. Vera Henry. Mrs. Henry age 46, was found dead in the basement of Mrs. De Etta Ham at 1773 Clay Street. Mrs. Henry's son Corp. Marshall George Henry is married to Mrs. Ham's daughter. For more information on this…

Photos Central United Methodist Altar and Building

Photograph of the main altar at Central United Methodist Church. Photograph of Central United Methodist Building located at 269 W. Eldorado St., Decatur, IL.

Photo Rev. Rutledge Pastor East Park Baptist

Photograph of Rev. R. Rutledge Ray, pastor of East Park Baptist church in Decatur in 1917. Ran in the Herald and Review 8/19/1917.

Photo of Pastor of First German Evangelical

Photograph of Rev. Gustav Pruss, pastor of First German Evangelical located at 1020 N. Woodford St., Decatur, IL.

Photo of Second Presbyterian Church

Photograph of the Second Presbyterian Church located at 500 N. Monroe Street and West Eldorado, Decatur, IL.

Photo of 3 Men Attending Third United Brethren Conference

Photograph of three men attending Third United Brethren Conference in Decatur, IL.