

Frances V. Shaw planted roots for future generations to follow
Barb Shaw O’Brien of Hannibal is a great-great granddaughter of John and Frances V. Shaw. She supplied this photo of four generations of...


In the early days of railroading, the Shaw brothers left a legacy
Enclosed in dark ink is the Hawkins Subdivision, originally platted in 1866. This image is based upon Integrity, Marion County, Mo., GIS...


Life-long grocery man, Henneberger spent his retirement years fishing
Rolla (Jack) Wallace of the Missouri Conservation Commission during the 1950s, took this photo of Con Henneberger baiting a line at the...
Daniel Quarles' descendant retraces former slave's steps
Originally published Sept. 21, 2013, in the Hannibal Courier-Post Mary Lou Montgomery Black soil, sifting through his fingertips, sparked...


Rupprecht, then Wilson awnings protected the region’s storefronts
In 1951, Wilson Canvas Product Co., was commissioned to provide new awnings for the Sonnenberg department store, 118-122 North Main...


Silas Osterhout Home in Hannibal teems with historical background
The old photograph above shows a light winter scene at the Silas Osterhout home in Hannibal, Mo. It is a good likeness of how the old...


In the days of early automobiles, Clay fulfilled supply and demand
A representative of the LL Cook Company took this real photo image for a post card series. Clay’s Motor Court is pictured sometime before...


Long-time local businessman got his start in early baseball
The Dutch Mill was located at the northeast intersection of Pleasant Street and McMaster’s Avenue, from as early as 1930 until the...


2022 Buddy Walk brings families, friends together for a cause
Connor Friend, left, and Colton Jacobs of Sapulpa enjoy a little camaraderie Sunday at the Tulsa Buddy Walk, held at Holland Hall. Connor...


Link’s McMaster's Ave. presence started with an open air market
Jimmie Link’s Open Air Market, 3701 McMaster's Avenue, March 1953. Link began his business as a front yard venture in 1949, and the...