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"Off For The Hunt" by Charles L. Wasson
Photograph of man holding gun with three dogs; titled "Off For The Hunt" by Charles L. Wasson, International Stereograph Co.
John Shaw by Charles L. Wasson
Photograph of John Shaw taken by Charles L. Wasson, International Stereograph Co. Mr. Shaw is seated in a chair by a fireplace.
J. Bend Wand
Photograph of J. Ben Wand; (died 4/5/1948). Publisher of trade journals in Florida. He was a graduate of Millikin in 1911 and a former telegraph editor of the Herald and Review. He was editor of the Clinton Evening Public from 1914 to 1917. He went…
J. Edward Wamsley
Photograph of J. Edward Wamsley; "Former Decatur photographer who was acquitted of the murder of his father-in-law in 1913. In 1915 he had a studio in Mattoon. Photo ran in the Decatur Herald Aug 3, 1913."
Anthony "Tony" Walser
Photograph of Anthony "Tony" Walser; "Cigar Maker was member of Volunteer Firemen's Association. Funeral services for Anthony Walser, 79, a life-long resident and prominent figure in Decatur civic life, who died in St. Mary's Hospital Sunday…
Isador Abraham Wallins
Photograph of Isador Abrahm Wallins, Decatur aent for New York Life Insurance Co. Photo by VanDeventer Studio of Decatur.
William A. Wallender
Photograph of William A. Wallender; (died 4/10/1937). President of the Wallender-Pennington printing company. He became associated with the printing business with the firm of Wallender, Wilder, and Mattes. In 1920 he became manager of the retail…
Dr. J. Frank Wallace
Photograph of Dr. J. Frank Wallace; (died 5/6/1952). Former Decatur optometrist. After attending Decatur schools he attended a school of pharmacy, then entered the optometry business in Decatur. He was first located at 256 N. Main St., and in 1931…
Smith E. Walker
Photograph of Smith E. Walker; (died 4/16/1926). Cashier of Millikin National Bank. He came to Decatur about 1890 and entered the bank as a teller. After a time he became assistant cashier, and later, cashier. He was an active member of the Mason.…
Ben F. Waggoner
Photograph of Ben F. Waggoner; (died 9/25/1939); coal dealer in Decatur for 27 years. The coal yard operated by Waggoner is believed to be the oldest in Decatur. The coal company originally was founded by F. D. Caldwell in 1887 and was sold to…