History Blog 

Courier-Post photographer, Otis Howell, took this 1953 photo of J.R. Kelly’s Drug Store, located at 1928 Market in Hannibal, Mo. The...

I came across the following death notices during my research for the Robinson Cemetery story, posted at www.maryloumontgomery.com June...

This is the original plat map of Robinson Cemetery, drawn in 1921. MARY LOU MONTGOMERY When Moses Gentry was about 27 years old circa...

Sadie Withers poses in front of her house at Withers Mill. Photo used for illustration in this story. Taxpayers in South River township,...

Photo used for illustration; Rigney family photo collection. Miller Township acreage 1901 Reprinted from the Palmyra Spectator May 8,...

The Hofbauer Bros. Drug Store, located at 1401 Market Street, Hannibal, served Hannibal customers for 62 years. The business was sold to...

Bennett E. Bridgewater, left, who trained as a barber after his service in World War I, poses in his shop circa 1927. The photo was taken...

Fred Mirtzwa is pictured inside of his barber shop at 114 Bird Street in March 1951. His family may have been barbering in Hannibal for a...

Cecil Daniels, left, gives a haircut to a young boy - Becker Spaun - circa 1950. CONTRIBUTED MARY LOU MONTGOMERY Nick Long has seen many...

Main Street in Palmyra. Dr. J.N. Coons practiced medicine in Palmyra, Mo., from roughly 1880 to 1901. His office was first located on...