

Between wars, decorated veteran built town’s first Gas Works facility
This rendering of Gen. Thomas A. Harris is from his obituary, published in the April 10, 1895, Courier-Journal, Louisville, Ky. Posted...


Java Jive: Evolution into ever-popular ‘third home’
Family, friends and employees, both past and present, gathered recently at Java Jiva to celebrate the downtown coffee shop’s 25th...


Fitzgerald, second-hand man, operated store at 206-210 Bird
Julia Catherine Fitzgerald, left, and John (Jack) Fitzgerald are pictured pre-1918, in front of what is presumed to be their home, at...


Iconic coffee bar began small; over 25 years, growth exponential
When remodeling the buildings at 209 and 211 N. Main, in order to accommodate Java Jive, Linn Ayers came across this photo. It shows...


Hannibal pharmacist had ties to San Antonio’s early history
Leonard Orynski was among the performers in the Gilbert and Sullivan opera, “H.M.S. Pinafore,” on March 27, 1879, at Mozart Hall in...


Hannibal native finds niche in the art of classical realism
Hannibal native Shelly Hammock Hubel, of Colorado Springs, Colo., poses in her home studio, surrounded by her artwork. Contributed photo....


Under one roof: Three families in succession called this historic house their home
This historic house at 1900 Harrison Hill dates back to the early 1870s, when it was home to the Theophilus Stone family. Photo...


Milk bottle finds its way back to milkman’s family
Lawrence McGuire, son of P.J. McGuire (1873-1952), is posed in front of his father’s milk delivery wagon. The youngster was born around...


Hayward wore many Hannibal hats, including that of local stage actor
James K. Hayward performed in the Gilbert and Sullivan production, H.M.S. Pinafore, in the late 1870s; a benefit for Hannibal’s First...


Fitzgerald family had long presence on Harrison Hill
This early postcard shows an old farmhouse on Riverview Park property. The exactly location of the house is not known, but with its stone...