A Mirror of Hannibal

Introduction

The story of Hannibal as prepared by me is an ex gratia performance. I realized that no one else could command the materials and that I might not much longer he in position to serve a public which has so often honored me. A course of extreme physical and mental suffering has greatly impeded the work, much to the impairment of whatever merit it may possess. I am nowise pecuniarily interested or involved in the enterprise. Neither will I accept from any one any favor or testimonial in lieu of recompense. I trust that the people of Hannibal will value my work the more as a labor of love and a tribute of my imperishable regard. THOMAS H. BACON.

Hannibal, Mo., May 5, 1905.

Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1905, by C. P. Greene, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

C. P. GREENE,

Editor and Publisher Mirror of Hannibal.

Photo by Tomlinson.

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Mirror of Hannibal

CONTAINING

A MOST COMPLETE AND AUTHENTIC HISTORY**.

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OF THE CJTY FROM ITS EARLIEST SETTLEMENT TO THE PRESENT DAY; COM- PRISING ALSO A MOST PERFECT HISTORY OF THE STEAMBOAT AND RAILROAD ERAS, AND A COMPLETE GEOLOGICAL REVIEW OF THE LOCALITY, BY THOS, H. BACON, EDITOR.

A WORD PICTURE OF HANNIBAL,

THE METROPOLIS OF NORTHEAST MISSOURI, BY SIDNEY J. ROY, PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED WITH COPPERPLATE REPRODUCTIONS OF VIEWS TAKEN EXPRESSLY FOR THIS WORK, PORTRAYING THE SCENIC BEAUTY OF THE LOCALITY, MANY OF THE CITY’S HANDSOME RESI- DENCES, AND NUMEROUS OTHER ATTRACTIVE FEATURES.

A HISTORY OF COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATION,

GIVING A CORRECT IDEA OF THE COMMERCIAL RESOURCES OF HAN- NIBAL AND A DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY OF ITS MANY ENTERPRISING, INFLUENTIAL AND PROSPEROUS BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS.

A BIOGRAPHICAL DEPARTMENT

CONTAINING FAMILY BIOGRAPHIES AND PORTRAITS OF TWO HUN- DRED LEADING HANNIBAL CITIZENS AND BUSINESS MEN.

CONTAINING ALSO ARTICLES CONTRIBUTED BY HANNIBAL’S MOST PROMINENT MEN AND WOMEN, AMONG THEM HON. W. A. MON- GER, PROF. R. B. D. SIMONSON, REVS. C. F. DREWES, LEVI MARSHALL, C. B. BOVING, C. J. CHASE, E. P. LITTLE,

JESSE CHAPPELL, JAS. CARLYON, COLONEL JOHN L. ROBARDS, MRS. P. D. FISHER AND MRS. LYMAN P. MUNGER.

C. P. GREENE

EDITOR AND PUBLISHER.

HANNIBAL, MO, 1905.

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HERBERT TOMLINSON,

• “I “maker of pictures”

And by whom the likenesses reproduced in this volume were executed.

Preface

In producing this work, it has been the desire of the publisher to faithfully portray, the many advantages possessed by Hannibal as a manufacturing and commercial center, its scenic beauties, residential attractions, its population of progressive, highly cultured and enterprising people, and in fact to set forth as clearly as possible, as though reflected in a mirror, the City of Hannibal as a whole and in detail as it appears to-day.

The Historical section, dealing with Hannibal of the past, is the result of a lifetime’s observation, research and close study of his native city, by that most brilliant lawyer and faithful citizen, Judge Thomas H. Bacon, to whom the writer is indebted for the manuscript. It is beyond doubt the only authentic and complete history of Hannibal ever published, and as its appearance in this volume causes the work to become of inestimable value to the residents of the city, Judge Bacon will receive the gratitude of an appreciative community.

In presenting “The Mirror of Hannibal” to residents of the city, it is with the full knowledge that there must be a few errors (typographical) within its pages; otherwise it would be distinct in character from any other book compiled by human hands, absolute perfection never yet having been reached.

In compiling the descriptive matter on the city of to-day, the publisher has been aided incalculably by many of our best citizens and has labored untiringly to produce that which would reflect credit on the city, its industries, its citizens and environments. In this connection, the Publisher feels greatly under obligation to Hon. W. A. Hunger, Hon. S. J. Roy, Rev. C. F. Drewes, Rev. Levi Marshall, Mrs. Lyman P. Munger, Mrs. P. D. Fisher, Mrs. W. L. Pound and others who have so ably assisted him.

Mr. T. B. Morris, editor of the Courier-Post, and Mr. John A. Knott, editor of the Journal, have given the Publisher the free use of the columns of their papers and have been exceedingly kind and courteous in every way in their power, toward this enterprise.

The Standard Printing Company executed the p.*ess work and binding of the “Mirror.” They, as w 11 as the McMein Printing Company, to whom a large share of the work has been entrusted, the Quincy Photo Engraving Company, of Quincy, 111., and Mr. H. Tomlinson, photograpiier, by whom many of the portraits reproduced in the work were executed, have done their work in such a manner that it need not he spoken of; it needs only to be inspected to he spoken of in the highest terms. The writer wishes to extend his most heartfelt thanks to Judge Bacon for his valued assistance and also to assure other citizens who have contributed to the success of the “Mirror” of his gratitude and appreciation of their support and encouragement.

To those also who have by their subscriptions made it possible to produce this work, the writer extends his thanks, with the hope that, after a careful examination of the “Mirror,” they will without exception, feel justified in having done so.

To name all the citizens of the city who have rendered favors would he a task of consult rable magnitude, hut their courtesies are remembered and duty appreciated.

And, lastly, to those newly found friends, who have throughout his residence here reposed so much confidence in him, the writer feelingly extends assurances of his gratitude and heartfelt appreciation of their kindness and support.

The “Mirror of Plannibal” is now submitted to those who have become its patrons and the public generally. The Publisher believes, in all truth, that he has more than fulfilled his promise and does not therefore fear to trust the book to the inspection of the most exacting patrons and the severest critics. As it grows older, it will be fuller of interest; and when, in days to come, it's pages will be read by children yet unborn, it is hoped that they may be, not only entertained, but instructed by its perusal, and that it will be regarded, as some have been pleased to pronounce it, a valuable contribution to the written history, not only of our city and county, but to our great and beloved state.

Very respectfully,

C. P. GREENE, Publisher.

(Jonlenls Ajtb Index.

Introduction i

Portrait— C. P. Greene ii

Title Page iii

Portrait— Herbert Tomlinson iv

Preface v-vi

Contents vii to xix

Biography— Thos. H. Bacon xx to xxii

Frontispiece— Thos. H. Bacon xxiii

Part I xxiv

Chap. 1 -Local Geology •. .. 1-21 Introduction 1

The Drift 1-5

Boulders 5-7

Pipe Clay 7-8

Rock Crust 8-9

Fossils 9

Burlington Limestone 9-11

Hannibal Marble 11-12

Bird Rocks 12-13

Chouteau Limestone 13

Vermicular Sandstone 13-14

Hannibal Shale 14-15

Louisiana Limestone 16-19

Hamilton, Shale 19

Onondaga Limestone 19

The Upper Silurian 20

The Lower Silurian 20-21

Chap. 7— Colonial Settlement; Territorial Settlers; Town of Hannibal; Village of Hannibal; City of Han-

Chap. S— The Sni Island 961

Chap 26 — Local Archaeology 582

Hannibal Personalities 584

Reminiscences 587