Nissenbaum sells newspapers, magazines during Hannibal stint
This 1930’s era photo from Steve Chou’s collection features Ely Nissenbaum and his business, Hannibal News Company, at 309 S. Main St....
Hannibal, from a tugboat captain’s vantage point
Anchored barges catch the rays from the setting sun on June 25, 2025. Photo taken from aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat at Hannibal, Mo....
Shenker family set the standard for dry goods sales in Hannibal
The tombstone of Mary J. Shenker is located in section D, lot 11, Riverside Cemetery, Hannibal. The marker is located to the south of the...
Late library director leaves funds for roof replacement
Hallie Yundt-Silver, on the day of her retirement reception in 2023. She died in January 2024. Photo by Mary Lou Montgomery MARY LOU...
‘Curator’s Tour’ offers unique dimension to Twain journey
. A QR code next to a portrait offers Mark Twain Museum visitors an explanation of why Mark Twain wore a white suit. The audio clipping...
Talking walls: Interesting history within old newspaper’s building
When the Hannibal Motor Company was in business at 200 N. Third circa 1950, there was one garage-style door on the west side of the...
Helen Cornelius, noted country performer, dies
Helen Cornelius, circa 2012 Photo source, Wikipedia MARY LOU MONTGOMERY These days, if you take a memory stroll around town with some of...
Hannibal native among 1st female physicians to practice in St. Louis
This image of Dr. Caroline (Holman) Skinner, who grew up in Hannibal, was published in the St. Louis Post Dispatch on Aug. 20, 1899. She...
Bridges wins gold at Mo. Senior Olympics
Jim Bridges and his wife, Jan, in the weight room in their basement. Contributed photo MARY LOU MONTGOMERY During a typical morning,...
House, if not hat, has ties to early H&St. Joe fireman
Bobby Martin holds the felt Bowler-style hat she found in the walls of the house at 410 Olive St. The hat was manufactured by the John B....