Despite physician’s backing, City Hospital closed in 1875
This collage of old buildings on Hannibal’s Palmyra Avenue was published in the St. Louis Globe Democrat on July 1, 1900. The collage is...
Wathens use tragedy to ‘glorify the Lord’
Bob and Susan Wathen are pictured at the end of a 'While We're Waiting' retreat, holding a photo of their daughter, Hannah Elizabeth, who...
Two railroad men: One killed; one survives to tell the story
The Pioneer Fast Mail Locomotive, “Missouri,” as published in the Macon Republican newspaper July 4, 1903. The stack and firebox were...
Prohibition derailed Rollinger’s career path
This parade photo was taken in 1952 by Otis Howell of the Hannibal Courier-Post. It is part of Steve Chou’s vast photo collection. At...
Elevator operator a trusted post at Hannibal’s Mark Twain Hotel
This photo postcard represents the lobby of the Mark Twain Hotel, circa 1909. Steve Chou collection. MARY LOU MONTGOMERY Victor Robbins...
Coin collection began one penny at a time
Pat Janes started collecting coins while in grade school, and now considers his collection to be a lasting legacy for his grandchildren....
Floye E. Maupin, musician during the silent movie era
In the mid to late 1890s, Edward Drescher operated a dry goods and carpet store at 217-221 Broadway. This photo, from Steve Chou’s...
Love of books, children bring retired teacher back to the Stowell classroom as Mrs. Claus
Martha Smith, dressed as Mrs. Claus, read a Christmas book on Monday to second-grade students in the classrooms of Erynn Chartrand and...
Rev. Faye Vaughn recognizes God’s plan for her life
Rev. Faye Vaughn smiles as the congregation applauds her recent decision to accept the call as the next pastor at the Frankford First...
For three decades, Miss Joe Hart helped Hannibal women top off their wardrobes
MARY LOU MONTGOMERY Miss Joe Hart (1870-1930) was a milliner and subsequent influencer of fashion in Hannibal, Mo., during the last...