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Jack Herring and the Rhythm Swingsters

Jack Herring and the Rhythm Swingsters

This Herring photo features Jack Herring and the Rhythm Swingsters. They performed every Thursday and Saturday at "The Owl" operated by...

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Hannibal factory led market in floor-cleaning equipment. Walter Scott Finnell

Pioneer orchardist, preacher left behind tales of his work. The Rev. G.A. McKee

Life and times of a county coroner. John L. Clayton

Quincy musician performs before British royalty in 1913. Charles Wenzel Mills, piano prodigy

A woman ahead of her times: grocery merchant Kate Ridge

Hannibal's early steam engines were no match for 1878 blaze.

Marathon pianist, carnival sideshow performer find happiness together. Robert James and Katie Ransdell Katell

Plaque at Hannibal's Eugene Field School hints of romance. Myrtle Ledford and Frank Johann.

Hannibal school music director went on to serve as musical director for Tennessee Ernie Ford. Frank Fascinato

Journalist chronicled important milestone in Hannibal's history. John F. Stichman

Remembering the Grand Army of the Republic. Capt. Wilbur F. Chamberlain

Lasting legacy on Hannibal's AME community. Rev. and Mrs. Quinctus Ennis Whaley

Pleasant Court, an example of mid-1950s Hannibal lifestyle. Nick Long, childhood resident.

Integrity and business finesse. Hofbauer Bros. Drug Store

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