Adventurous Jimmie tricks the older boys
Ancestors, Legends & Time Adventurous Jimmie tricks the older boys The year was 1918, life was carefree for a small, young boy named Jimmie. He
Ancestors, Legends & Time Adventurous Jimmie tricks the older boys The year was 1918, life was carefree for a small, young boy named Jimmie. He
The 0-hundred block on the west side Main Street in the ’40s. Ancestors, Legends & Time Memories of the good times Do you remember when
The World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park, St. Louis – built in 1909 with proceeds from the 1904 World’s Fair. Ancestors, Legends & Time Volunteers
Ancestors, Legends & Time Wagering against the Buckfoot Gang wasn’t wise Helen Myers, formerly well known in Webb City, told her granddaughter, Leslie Myers, about
The Old Post Office Building, at Broadway and Webb Street, originally housed the post office on the ground floor and the Sentinel in the back.
Webb City’s Carnegie Library after the canopy was installed in 1957. Ancestors, Legends & Time Carnegie’s $25,000 investment in Webb City This is another of
Ancestors, Legends & Time We had a plethora of businesses in 1949 Let’s take a journey back in time to 1949. Webb City was just
Ancestors, Legends & Time Don’t we all enjoy memories? I have received many wonderful memories from many readers over the years. I love going back
Ancestors, Legends & Time Early Webb City needed lots of hardware As Webb City was prospering, many folks came from other towns to establish businesses
The Missouri Pacific depot (and piles of mine waste), looking east from Webb City to Carterville. photo Ancestors, Legends & Time Depots welcomed many folks
Hula Hoop and Plaid Day on the Eugene Field playground – a photo memory shared by Kathy Bigley Wright. Ancestors, Legends & Time Fun at
Can’t say the internet’s all bad Add Your Heading Text Here My family, mostly cousins, has been having so much fun recently after I started
Ancestors, Legends & Time Let’s relive summertime memories Okay, the first day of summer has arrived. We have many memories of things we used to
Ancestors, Legends & Time Horse barns and upper-class carriage houses; Do you know of any still in existence? When Webb City was first incorporated as
Ancestors, Legends & Time John Webb’s choice: Be a farmer or a mine owner It was a bright June morning in 1873, (151 years ago),
A.A. Cass Ancestors, Legends & Time How Carterville’s Cass Street got its name Amos Armstrong Cass, a well known Carterville forefather, was born Nov. 20,
Ancestors, Legends & Time The life of a Daily Sentinel paper boy Jerry Meslin, from the Class of ’56, shared a memory with us. Let’s
Ancestors, Legends & Time Local lives sacrificed for our country As Memorial Day approaches, we are often told stories of soldiers and their sacrifices. Some
The Newland Hotel, portions of which remain in a half block on Main Street south of Church Street. Ancestors, Legends & Time If only the
An early photo of Mt. Hope Cemetery, with the original buildings. The Mt. Hope watertower. A postcard photo shows the Mt. Hope entrance. Ancestors, Legends
Ancestors, Legends & Time Mural depicts Webb City’s mining boom, abandoned mines and a diversified future Most of us who have been around Webb
Ancestors, Legends & Time More than a century old, Kool-Aid still refreshes us Remember the cooling effect of drinking a glass of Kool-Aid on a
The E.T. Webb Home, at Broadway and Liberty Street, was the residence and office of Dr. Jesse Barnes from 1945 to 1955. Ancestors, Legends &
By Citromike – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50606366 Ancestors, Legends & Time When television was a novelty I enjoy the remarks of a certain
Ancestors, Legends & Time Grandmother in-law knew how to get even In honor of April Fool’s Day, I thought we would take another trip down
Ancestors, Legends & Time Family businesses were active on Stone’s Corner As we have learned from the history of Stone’s Corner (Glen Elm), Dr. William
The Southeast corner of Stone’s Corner in the 1940s shows the filling station built by Bill Fowler in 1927, later known as the Tidol Filling
Ancestors, Legends & Time How Stone’s Corner came to be and how it got its name Let’s learn a little history about Stone’s Corner. Ed
Ancestors, Legends & Time Imigination made simple 1920s childhood better Years ago, I interviewed a gentleman who grew up on Webb City during the early
Ancestors, Legends & Time Please, get caught up with your family photos My sister, Gloria, and I have been trying to scan every picture our
Ancestors, Legends & Time A persistent love affair In honor of St. Valentine’s Day, we will share a true Webb City Love Story. Let’s take
The Blue Ribbon bakery in Carterville was known for breads, pies and pastries. Ancestors, Legends & Time Blue Ribbon bakery supplied Lakeside with thousands of
The Frisco Depot when there was still passenger train service in Webb City. The building is still on the northeast corner of Madison and Daugherty
Ancestors, Legends & Time Jessie’s boys and the 4-on-the-floor red panel truck Let’s share some more memories of the wonderful Broadway Market. Last week we
Broadway Market – by Jack Dawson Ancestors, Legends & Time Iced-down watermelon on a hot summer night at Broadway Market is a vivid memory for
Ancestors, Legends & Time Remembering Dixie Marie Larson Jeanne Newby Larry Larsen was a big part of Webb City history as he owned two of
This photo shows the attire of the gents and ladies dancing at the former Lakeside Park pavilion. The dances on New Year’s Eve would have
Drachenberg’s Jewelry newspaper ad. Ancestors, Legends & Time Stores and shopkeepers made downtown Christmas shopping in the 1970s memorable Jeanne Newby Jeanne turned her column
Ancestors, Legends & Time Christmas past on Webb City’s Main Street Jeanne Newby Christmas is almost here! Just a little over one and a half
Ancestors, Legends & Time Here’s to happy Thanksgiving memories Jeanne Newby Thanksgiving… just the word conjures up memories! When you hear the word Thanksgiving, your
Ancestors, Legends & Time The early-day family of Jacob Litteral Jeanne Newby Jacob Litteral left a mark on this world in his actions and deeds,
A postcard shows front and rear views of the Civic Theatre Drive-In Cafe. It calls attention to its location on both Route 66 and the
Ancestors, Legends & Time Witnessing a guardian angel Jeanne Newby A spooky story shared by an acquaintance, as she tells of her own true and
Here comes the band – in the ’40s or early ’50s. Ancestors, Legends & Time Special memories of our typical small town Jeanne Newby Moments
Ancestors, Legends & Time Are you afraid of ghosts? Jeanne Newby As we near the special holiday known as Halloween, I get the itch to
Ancestors, Legends & Time Spook Light search provided the opportunity to demonstrate bravery … or not Jeanne Newby I received a request from a reader,
This is the former YMCA building on West Daugherty Street. This building still stands at 214 and 216 N. Main St. Ancestors, Legends & Time
Jeanne Newby grits her teeth as she participates in a Mining Days cow chip throwing contest in the early 1980s. Ancestors, Legends & Time There’s
Ancestors, Legends & Time Where did all… the taxi companies go? Jeanne Newby Do you remember the different bus stops we had in Webb City?
Ancestors, Legends & Time Louise Marsh, the first of 10 Newby kids, left us with her memories of growing up in Webb City Jeanne Newby
Fritz and Della Rogers in Streetcar No. 60 when they were king and queen of Mining Days. Ancestors, Legends & Time Volunteers we miss Jeanne
Ancestors, Legends & Time Street names explained and forgotten streets noted Jeanne Newby Throughout the years, the names of Webb City streets have been changed.
Ancestors, Legends & Time We had a plethora of businesses in 1949 Jeanne Newby Let’s take a journey back in time to 1949. Webb City
The former Webb City High School, on Broadway between Washington and Jefferson streets. Ancestors, Legends & Time When school lunches were always 25¢ Jeanne Newby
The West End of Webb City on Daugherty Street. Ancestors, Legends & Time Sheriff George Hooper and Deputy George Rogers Jeanne Newby The West End…
Downtown Webb City, looking north, with the current Twisted Oak building on the left. Ancestors, Legends & Time Chamber kept Webb City from becoming
Frisco Depot was an anchor on the West End. Ancestors, Legends & Time Officer down in the West End – 105 years ago Jeanne Newby
Ancestors, Legends & Time Grandma was happy with just the essentials: food, shelter, family and religion Jeanne Newby We all have special memories of our
Ancestors, Legends & Time Impression that Webb City originally owned the airport is false Jeanne Newby When I first became interested in the history of
Getting a good seat in front of the band stand for a concert in Memorial Park. Ancestors, Legends & Time Concerts in the park should
Steps, at left, lead to Oronogo’s former swimming pool. Ancestors, Legends & Time There was swimming in historic Oronogo Jeanne Newby The Oronogo swimming pool
Allen Shoe Store Ancestors, Legends & Time Uncomfortable but profitable Jeanne Newby Have you ever noticed those pinched, high top shoes in most old photos?
Ancestors, Legends & Time School’s out; Summer’s here Jeanne Newby It has been a while since we have had a “Do You Remember” article. So
Ancestors, Legends & Time Remember lives sacrificed for our country Jeanne Newby As Memorial Day approaches, we are often told stories of soldiers and their
The Webb City Kress store was at 4-6 S. Main St. (next to the old Sentinel (Zinc Ore) building). Ancestors, Legends & Time Streetcar vibration
The Blake Theatre, across from the post office, featured retail space in the front of the auditorium. Ancestors, Legends & Time The Blake and Civic
Ancestors, Legends & Time Summer time : Kool-Aid time Jeanne Newby Remember the cooling effect of drinking a glass of Kool-Aid on a warm summer
Harry Woodard’s brick mill, formerly located off North Main Street. Ancestors, Legends & Time Murder mystery gripped society in 1880 Jeanne Newby Like a bolt
The former YMCA building in the 100 block of W. Daugherty St. Ancestors, Legends & Time Once-active YMCA died with its trustees Jeanne Newby The
The Donehoo Block, as photographed from the roof of the Newland Hotel. The Sentinel was formerly located in the portions of the building with the
Ancestors, Legends & Time Saturday night entertainment at the 5 & 10 Jeanne Newby A few years ago, I received a note from someone who
Ancestors, Legends & Time Golf course was good for fun and employment Jeanne Newby It is sometimes hard to recall, but Webb City once had
The Airport Drive Cafe, located just behind the Tidol Filling Station. That building was a cafe until the early ’90s. Ancestors, Legends & Time It
Before and after a second story and wrap-around porch were added to the house at 304 N. Ball St. Ancestors, Legends & Time 304 N.
Ancestors, Legends & Time The Patricks’ grocery had a young atmosphere, being near Eugene Field Jeanne Newby Linda Patrick Storm and Pat Patrick Holmes share
Ancestors, Legends & Time Remembering the favorite – Broadway Market Jeanne Newby When talking with most people who grew up in Webb City, if you
Ancestors, Legends & Time Please, get caught up with your family photos Jeanne Newby Preserving your family history is very important. I have mentioned the
Shared by Bernace Pence The Cooper Food Store at 110 W. Main St. in Carterville. Ancestors, Legends & Time Vol Cooper came west to be
Ancestors, Legends & Time Karbe’s then Piggly Wiggly were Webb City’s first supermarkets Jeanne Newby Still during the days of our quaint neighborhood mom &
Imagine the first block of East Broadway if this building were still there. Ancestors, Legends & Time The Jamison Building was originally built as a
Ancestors, Legends & Time Those were the good ole days Jeanne Newby Memories from the past as shared by friends and readers. Names were withheld
Ancestors, Legends & Time You didn’t notice you were poor because everybody else was Jeanne Newby Going through some old files, I loved reading the
Ancestors, Legends & Time Fond memories of mom & pop grocery stores Jeanne Newby As we continue on our journey into the past and visit
Bud’s Drive-In Market Ancestors, Legends & Time Bud’s Drive-In Market was like an early convenience store Jeanne Newby In talking with friends, often the subject
This photo shows the attire of the gents and ladies dancing at the former Lakeside Park pavilion. The dances on New Year’s Eve would have
Snow-covered Main Street in Webb City ready for Christmas shoppers. Note the parking meters, which were removed in the 1970s. The view is looking north
A memorial to the Southwest Memorial Electric Railway Co. is located near the depot in King Jack Park. Ancestors, Legends & Time Streetcar line was
Ancestors, Legends & Time Being very very good for Christmas at Look Over Lodge Jeanne Newby Christmas – a kid’s equivalent to the pot of
Ancestors, Legends & Time Main Street was originally named Allen Street because of this man Jeanne Newby Charles C. Allen… a special person in the
Ancestors, Legends & Time Wise marriage advice from a couple whose elopement lasted 70 years Jeanne Newby In 1991, I did a story in the
Annual Thanksgiving football game between Webb City and Carthage at Hatten Field in 1949. Ancestors, Legends & Time THANKS to LIVING in Webb City Jeanne
Ancestors, Legends & Time 1918 Liberty Bond contest essay winner Jeanne Newby During World War I (1914-1918) Americans were being urged to support the government
Hotel Maine was on Broadway between Tom and Hall streets. Ancestors, Legends & Time Peace and quietude bid welcome to the hungry and weary at
A school friend, Kathy Bigley Wright, recalls the Hula Hoop craze that took the country by storm. She has also shared a photo of a
Ancestors, Legends & Time Centenarian Thomas E. Sauls didn’t miss an election Jeanne Newby Thomas E. Sauls was born in 1803. By the time he
Webb City Baptist College Ancestors, Legends & Time Lucius P. “Buck” Buchanan Jeanne Newby Between Webb City and Joplin is some land that belonged to
The World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park, was built in 1909 with proceeds from the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. Ancestors, Legends & Time
Russell’s Cafe was in Sam Kallas’ Coney Island building after the Coney Island moved. Most of us remember this cafe being in that location, 2
Ancestors, Legends & Time Early mining years weren’t conducive to law and order Jeanne Newby Many a tale has been told of Webb City during
Ancestors, Legends & Time George and Uncle Cliff – A froggin’ they will go Jeanne Newby Another story from Dave Allen’s Look Over Lodge adventures
Ancestors, Legends & Time Although incorporated later, Webb City area was affected by the Civil War Jeanne Newby During discussions of the Civil War, Webb
J.E. Pyle Livery and Boarding, with drive-in service, was at 401 N. Main St. (circa 1912). Ancestors, Legends & Time The mess left behind by
A 1956 aerial photo of the Jasper County Tuberculosis Hospital (later known as Elmhurst). Webb City Health and Rehabilitation is now located on the site.
Matthews Coffee Co. was built around Etter’s Bakery. Ancestors, Legends & Time Those were the days when we still had these businesses Jeanne Newby There
Ancestors, Legends & Time Percy Wenrich snuck into the House of Lords to learn more about music Jeanne Newby Anyone who played a musical instrument
Ancestors, Legends & Time Grandma’s house of love Jeanne Newby We all have special memories of our childhood. Some we might have shared with others
E.T. Webb Ancestors, Legends & Time Old settlers shared their first-hand memories in 1931 Jeanne Newby In 1931, 91 years ago, the Chamber of Commerce
Ancestors, Legends & Time Finding you car was a problem even in 1919 Jeanne Newby When Webb City was first incorporated as a city in
Ancestors, Legends & Time Remember and make some summertime memories Jeanne Newby Okay, the first day of summer has arrived. We have many memories of
The front and back of a bill printed for the National Bank of Webb City. Ancestors, Legends & Time National Bank had its own currency
Ancestors, Legends & Time Born mischievous Jeanne Newby One thing about Dave Allen’s stories of growing up – they make you appreciate your own children.
Ancestors, Legends & Time Remember When – Purcell Jeanne Newby Let’s visit a neighboring community with some “Remember Whens.” Let’s visit Purcell – one third
Zinc was shipped from Webb City by rail. The Southwest Missouri depot is in the background. Ancestors, Legends & Time Any guesses why Webb City
Operators at the switchboards in the Webb City Phone Company building. Ancestors, Legends & Time The telephone and Webb City were new together Jeanne Newby
The building on the left is the Dermott Building. Twisted Oak, a large botique, occupies the building today. Ancestors, Legends & Time John Dermott’s legacy
The old city hall had the fire and police departments as well as city offices and the courtroom in one building. Ancestors, Legends & Time
A feature of Midway Park, at St. Louis and Euclid avenues in Joplin, was Castle Rock. Ancestors, Legends & Time A memory of what used
Ancestors, Legends & Time Les Ulmer’s pool hall and back room were popular men-only entertainment options Jeanne Newby We often paint a glorious picture of
In this 1949 aerial view of Webb City, Main Street runs diagonally from Second Street north beyond Daugherty Street (top-right corner). Ancestors, Legends & Time
Ella Harrison traveled far and wide but came home to Carthage to practice law with her brother. Ancestors, Legends & Time Ella Harrison’s place wasn’t
The Berrian family dog, Monday, was amazing because of what he liked to eat. Ancestors, Legends & Time Webb Citians have enjoyed some legendary dogs
A Webb City baseball team, apparently in the 1940s – 1950s. Ancestors, Legends & Time Lakeside Park and baseball were very popular Jeanne Newby As
The Sentinel covered this log house moving day in 1998. Ancestors, Legends & Time “Only in America” fun Jeanne Newby I found a wonderful message
Norval M. Matthews left us with two books about the history of Webb City. Ancestors, Legends & Time We can thank Harry Hood and Norval
Webb City Automobile Company, on the northeast corner of Liberty and Joplin (Broadway) Street . It was later home to the Safeway grocery store until
John Biggs’ mural, which graces Main Street, on the east side of Prater’s Pharmacy. Ancestors, Legends & Time WEBB CITY – WE LOVE IT HERE!
Lon Chaney in “Tell it to the Marines” was the Blake Theater’s featured movie when this photo was taken. Jim Murphy’s dad happened to have the
A Fourth of July parade passes in front of City Hall, with the bell tower on top. Ancestors, Legends & Time The bell on City
Ancestors, Legends & Time Being boys Jeanne Newby Dave Allen was a challenge to his folks, and each day he tried so hard to be
Ancestors, Legends & Time We didn’t know we were poor because everyone was Jeanne Newby A friend has passed on, and I loved the stories
Frisco Depot, a remaining fixture of the West End, is at Madison and Daugherty streets. Ancestors, Legends & Time West End: A city within a
Ancestors, Legends & Time Webb City – Zinc Capital of the World Jeanne Newby This is one of my favorite pictures of the past. It
Captain Hemenway’s house at First and Webb streets, as it was originally built . Ancestors, Legends & Time Captain Silas O. Hemenway steered far and
The Webb City Public Library features native stone. Ancestors, Legends & Time Webb City’s Carnegie Library is among the few remaining with a library still
Ancestors, Legends & Time The HUB expanded quickly Jeanne Newby As we near Christmas, our minds and memories go back in time to Christmas long
[metaslider id=”9444″] Ancestors, Legends & Time What the Civic was and the Blake before it Jeanne Newby I was asked questions just recently about the
Ancestors, Legends & Time Modern conveniences we’d miss if we went back to living in the good ole days Jeanne Newby Looking back we often
The concrete walls of the streetcar overpass can are still present on Daugherty Street between Webb City and Carterville. Ancestors, Legends & Time Our town
On top of everything else to draw you in to Broadway Market were the watermelons chilling in the horse tank. Ancestors, Legends and Time The
Ancestors, Legends & Time Kool-Aid, Kool-Aid tastes great. Kool-Aid, Kool-Aid can’t wait! Jeanne Newby Remember as a kid on a hot summer day drinking an
Dr. C.H. Craig in his office at 711 W. Broadway. Ancestors, Legends & Time Early doctors in Webb City treated patients in their home offices
A sidewalk sale in front of the Kress store in the 1960s. Ancestors, Legends & Time Visiting with friends and neighbors was half the fun
Independent Gravel Co. Ancestors, Legends & Time Private in Civil War militia was first awarded acreage that became Independent Gravel Jeanne Newby Aug. 22, 1856,
Madison & MacArthur the way it used to be, looking northwest. Ancestors, Legends & Time Before McDonald’s and Walgreens Jeanne Newby What an interesting picture
Surviving rough times yet enjoying the experience
1889 building on Main at 1st went from selling buggies to autos
Remembering an officer down in the West End – 103 years ago
A hot summer day is a great excuse to crank quarts of homemade ice cream
Many businesses and apartment dwellers have occupied 25, 27 and 29 S. Main Street
Coach’s ice truck was their ‘team bus’
Oronogo was known in the baseball world as the home of Byler Bats
National Bank had currency printed featuring Webb City
Carterville Crime Spree- A Carterville story shared by Julie Riley
Who wasn’t a passenger with flying-obsessed Bonham Chancellor from 1945-51?
Read till the end to see what this has to do with Webb City
Current city of boutiques used to have 55 grocery stores
Formerly Glen Elm, the intersection took on veterinarian Dr. Stone’s name
From food and hardware to gossip, general stores had something for everyone in the family
Candy and ice cream were among the initial essentials provided by entrepreneurs
Sara Hatten Easley McKibben grew up in the A.D. Hate home still located on a block between Ball and Roane streets and Sixth and Seventh streets.
They would pay $50 to $75 for a car and spend lots of hours getting it in good running condition
Webb City’s first brick house, built by John C. Webb on the northwest corner of Webb Street and Broadway, became the office of the Daily
Webb City’s first building constructed as a post office later became known as the Elks Club, which met on the second floor. Jane Benson gave
This is what concrete abutments remaining on Daugherty Street between Webb City and Carterville were for – to elevate the streetcars above the railroad. Tidbits
Hal and Gladys Warthen were adventurous as they honeymooned in a primitive cabin in 1909
A color postcard shows Webb City’s downtown when its buildings were like new
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