The town of Hannibal can claim actress as her own
Miss Florence Wood, aka Mary B. Shoot and Mrs. Felix Morris, was a prominent character actress of her era, performing in plays from coast...
New store expands ‘mom and pop’ business environment downtown
MARY LOU MONTGOMERY A typical mall outlet store might contain 1,000 square feet of retail space. The new Clemens General Store, at 305 N....
Talented musician takes to the stage in ‘HMS Pinafore’ opera
Catherine M. (Kitty) Shoot Heywood posed for this portrait circa 1879, in costume for her role of “Buttercup” in the Gilbert and Sullivan...
Business focus is in the details
Friends and employees of Golden’s Suds and Shine” participated in a Hannibal Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony....
Innovator made strides in early mining industry
Darwin P. Flinn portrayed “Dick Deadeye” in the First Congregational Church production of “H.M.S. Pinafore” circa 1879. Photo...
Carpenter, shoe salesman alter face of Broadway
This 1915-era photo from Steve Chou’s collection shows the new St. Elizabeth’s Hospital at left, and the new home of Will and Alice...
Sanborns look to future with renovation in mind
A Quincy-based roofing crew arrived at South Fifth and Church streets on Thursday morning, June 26, 2025, in order to remove, and begin...
Riverside Cemetery’s road rebuilding project complete
This sharpe curve represents the obstacles of maintaining the entrance road to Riverside Cemetery. Work to asphalt the steep and winding...
Apple varieties from the past get new life through grafting
Carlos Fette advertised Ben Davis apples in the Hannibal Evening Courier-Post, Oct. 21, 1911. The orchard was located next to the “new”...
As U.S. involvement in WWI begins, Hannibal experiences devastating fire
This photo, taken in October 1917, shows the total devastation of the fire which consumed the Robinson Bros. Paint and Wallpaper Company...