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,...
Little frame house located along historic route: State Road to Paris
At the beginning of the 20th Century, this house (still standing) was home to Margaret O’Marraugh, her son-in-law and daughter, William...
Diary offers first-person account of Hannibal during the Civil War
Morley Brothers Wholesale Grocers is pictured at left, on the northwest corner of what is now known as Main and Bird streets, Hannibal,...
2009: Firefighter Paul Maddox shares memories of Southside's fire station #3
MARY LOU MONTGOMERY Hannibal Courier Post Nov. 19, 2009 Editor's note: Courier-Post Editor Mary Lou Montgomery began her journalism...
Dr. and Mrs. Griffith left historic imprint during Civil War years
An advertisement from the Missouri Courier. Accessed via genealogybank.com MARY LOU MONTGOMERY Damp and chilly weather at Hannibal, Mo.,...
Citizens showed loyalty during light up the night
The Hannibal Messenger newspaper was located in the new League Building, on the southwest corner of Main and Center Street, in 1862. The...
Buggy ride along plank road would be John Christian’s last
This segment of the 1885 Sanborn fire prevention map for Hannibal, Mo., represents the locations of the Marion House, where John...
Dena Denkler Ryan witnessed many changes during her 92 years living on the ‘avenue’
The former home of Redmond and Dena Denkler Ryan, located at 606 Mark Twain Avenue, still stands as a representation of life on the...