Businessman J.T. Brown, son Phillip, had encounter with suspected bank robbers
James T. Brown, pictured in front of McElroy and Brown Transfer Co., at 215 Lyon. Photo courtesy of his granddaughter, Rhonda Brown Hall....
Early Hannibal settlers linked to Daniel Boone
In 1873, Mrs. Mary (Molly) Constantine Wardlaw Boone was living at 310 North Sixth Street in Hannibal. She was married to John C. Boone,...
Old staircase gains new life during restoration process
The maple staircase, reclaimed from 218 S. Maple during demolition in 2020 has been replaced into the newly restored house at 308 N....
Did Ouija Board link two Hannibal authors?
Emily Grant Hutchings, as pictured in the St. Louis Star and Times, Jan. 26, 1913. (newspapers.com) MARY LOU MONTGOMERY The world heralds...
Missouri’s first female M.D. practiced trade in Hannibal
This image, identified as Dr. Margaret Schmidt, was posted to “FamilySearch” by user “jesslinq” in 2018. Dr. Schmidt lived in Hannibal...
‘The man who beat Farmer Hatch’
Charles Nelson Clark, 1827-1902, defeated William Henry Hatch for U.S. Representative from Missouri’s First District in November 1894....
Memorable days of the 1960s, hanging out at Leon’s Pizzeria
An advertisement in the 1961 Hannibal telephone directory features a photo of the delivery van for Leon’s Pizzeria. Submitted by Robert...
Eugene Field principal was known to include haircut along with education
Laura Griffen submitted this photo of Charles O. Christian, left, and William Henry Reger, right, to the “Growing up in Hannibal”...
F.E. Van Haren’s inventive mind matured in Hannibal
Advertisement for a quality hot water bottle, as sold by F.E. Van Haren, druggist. Evening Tribune, San Diego, Feb. 14, 1901,...
Chance encounter on Union Depot platform reveals glimpse into wagon show's history
Hyatt Frost, showman, and long-time proprietor of the Van Amburgh menagerie show. 1827-1895. Photo: Fort Wayne, Indiana, Daily Gazette,...