Rendlens left Germany to start a new life in Hannibal, Mo., prior to the start of the Civil War
At the time of Catherine Rendlen’s death in 1902, she lived at 2314-16 Market, (earlier known as 318 Market) with various members of her...
A frozen river, an early aviator, and a daring feat
Courier-Post photographer, Otis Howell, took this 1953 photo of J.R. Kelly’s Drug Store, located at 1928 Market in Hannibal, Mo. The...
Hofbauer name represented integrity and business finesse
The Hofbauer Bros. Drug Store, located at 1401 Market Street, Hannibal, served Hannibal customers for 62 years. The business was sold to...
Marion County pioneer documented early days
Main Street in Palmyra. Dr. J.N. Coons practiced medicine in Palmyra, Mo., from roughly 1880 to 1901. His office was first located on...
Born at Slater, Mo: Rumor has it that soprano Felice Lyne hit Oscar Hammerstein with an opera score
Felice Lyne and Oscar Hammerstein, The Sheboygan Press illustration, Wisconsin, Nov. 18, 1912. MARY LOU MONTGOMERY There was a rumor...
Dr. Lucke looked over health concerns of Marion County
Dr. Lucke is pictured leaving the Maddox house on Hope Street in Hannibal in 1947. He had affixed a quarantine sign to the front door...
1947: Sister Kenny's treatment plan cured young Hannibal polio patient
Gov. Dwight Green of Illinois, holds 7-year-old Margaret Carenen of Hannibal, Mo., as he visited the recently established Sister...
Family perishes when flood water crashes debris into wooden bridge
This illustration, based upon a 1885 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, shows the direction the Crosby family was traveling by horse and wagon...
Miss Sadie’s call: To care for others
St. Luke’s Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., nursing class graduating in November 1907. CONTRIBUTED CLIFTON WITHERS JR. MARY LOU MONTGOMERY For...
Dan Landau remembered as doctor to the babies
MARY LOU MONTGOMERY www.maryloumontgomery.com Pictured are members of the Crimson basketball team representing Hannibal High School in...