‘Hannibals’ ‘goal tosser’ was valedictorian in ’05
Thomas C. Bacon, a Hannibal attorney, autographed a copy of his new book, “Mirror of Hannibal” for Lela Adele Tucker. Miss Tucker was...
Cause of vacant building fire considered ‘criminal in intent’
The early Saturday morning fire at 408 Rock Street consumed a vacant structure which had previously been condemned by the city. The...
Molly Brown’s home a lasting example of how the poor lived
This is a photo of a framed drawing of the Molly Brown birthplace, by the late John Bolton Stoeckley of Louisiana, Mo. He drew this image...
‘Uncle Lige’ criss-crossed country serving VIPs on rail car ‘Lycoming’
This is a rare image of the VIP rail car, Lycoming, pictured circa 1890. Hannibal resident, Elijah Spencer, a long-time porter for the...
Champion turkey caller fulfilling life-long dream
Billy Yargus of Hannibal is holding one of the four turkey callers marketed under his name. He, with assistance of his wife and several...
Scandal deals final death blow to First Congregational Church
This is an early postcard featuring the Immaculate Conception Church. The building, constructed in the early 1870s, formerly served the...
Casting reflections upon a law enforcement career
Eddie Bogue, who spent 37 years in law enforcement, first at Hannibal, then Palmyra, retired in 2024. He is now working for...
‘New build’ mimics something historic
Nearly complete, on the southwest corner of Bird and Fifth in Hannibal, is a ‘Steamboat Carpenter Gothic Revival’ house, constructed...
Redecorated vintage dollhouse
My dear friend, Mary Huetter, gifted her childhood doll house to my grandchildren. It has been a source of entertainment and joy for...
March 1 fundraiser helps ‘Embrace’ foster families
The American Legion Hall will once again host the annual Gala Madi Gras, a fund-raising event to raise both money for, and awareness of,...