Emmett Hughes in his sign painting studio. Ancestors, Legends and Time Emmett ‘Mutt’ Hughes: One of our favorite characters Jeanne Newby Let’s talk about one

Ancestors, Legends and Time ’50s TV favorites keep coming Jeanne Newby Well, we have talked about the first televisions and our favorite shows of the

Ancestors, Legends and Time When watching TV was a family affair Jeanne Newby In this day of big-screen TVs, we rarely think about the television

Ancestors, Legends and Time King Jack – from overgrown woods to manicured park Jeanne Newby King Jack Park and the Sucker Flat mine pit that

Ancestors, Legends and Time 1999: The year the sun set on the drive-in and other major changes occurred Jeanne Newby Growth of a city brings

Ancestors, Legends and Time Bits & pieces, an assortment of Webb City trivia It is time for fun bits and pieces of Webb City trivia.

A wide selection of shoes inside the B.B. Allen Shoe Store. The Shapiro Shoe Store, in the Newland Hotel block before the theater was built.

Ancestors, Legends and Time 149 years of dedicated mayors Throughout the many years that Webb City has been in existence, many men and women have

Webb City Drum Corps photo from the 1949 King Jack annual. Ancestors, Legends and Time Cardinal Notes reported on schools and town  It is fun

WILLIAM BISHIR PHOTO This mill base is similar to the one Wilfred mentions in his accompanying story. The one pictured was east of town behind

Ancestors, Legends and Time Telling memories triggers more memories Do certain moments of your life stand out? I know the most common question I have

The Wagner Building appears much the same today as when this photo was taken. Ancestors, Legends and Time Downtown buildings were known by their names

Ancestors, Legends & Time John C. Webb was wise to move to Texas until the end of the Civil War During discussions of the Civil

Ancestors, Legends & Time Riding from the country to Webb City on a Saturday was a big deal for a 6-year-old Prior to his death

Ray and Josephine Holden Ancestors, Legends & Time Ray Holden documented the terror that at times accompanied work in the mines Back in 1952, the

Concrete abutments on Daugherty Street are reminders of the streetcar viaduct. Ancestors, Legends & Time 148 years later: What would our Webb City forefathers think?

Ancestors, Legends & Time J.C. Hall certainly made his mark As the holidays are beginning to wind down and the decorations are about to be

Ancestors, Legends & Time Receiving more than presents for Christmas A treasured reader, Jack, has shared some Christmas memories with us. Let’s take a walk

Ancestors, Legends & Time Mayors haven’t always completed their terms Mayor Lynn Ragsdale will be sort of going against the rule if whenever he leaves

Frank Dale with his Sweetheart babies. Ancestors, Legends & Time Frank Dale and his mechanical dolls sold a lot of Sweet Heart soap In 1915,

Ancestors, Legends & Time 1927 Twilight Zone in Carterville This week we will take another journey down memory lane with Dave Allen, but we will

Ancestors, Legends & Time When 6 o’clock was always supper time and stores closed Let’s get back into routine with a little bit of Do

Dr. Craig in his office at 711 W. Joplin (Broadway) St. Ancestors, Legends & Time Webb Citians had numerous doctors to choose from, primarily with

John Biggs putting the finishing touches on his Route 66 mural that’s on display in the Route 66 Tourist Information Center. Ancestors, Legends & Time

A parade on Main Street in 1950. Ancestors, Legends & Time Special memories of our typical small town Moments in time… sometimes we have special

Ancestors, Legends & Time Blessed to grow up in a small town In recognition of this popular time of year for school reunions, Jim Murphy

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

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

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

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

The Cardinal Notes

ATA stood for Anti-Theft Association

Tidbits about our history

Surviving rough times yet enjoying the experience

Growing up in the fabulous ’50s

Too mushy about Webb City? Too bad!

Small town reporters

Jim Toutz documented care-free nights

Early-day teaching contract was stifling

1889 building on Main at 1st went from selling buggies to autos

Remembering an officer down in the West End – 103 years ago

Carterville Crime Spree- A Carterville story shared by Julie Riley

Who wasn’t a passenger with flying-obsessed Bonham Chancellor from 1945-51?

Do you remember these moments?

Read till the end to see what this has to do with Webb City

Current city of boutiques used to have 55 grocery stores

Hard working Daddy … and Mamma

How good is your Mining Days memory?

Webb City’s Easter sunrise tradition that drew thousands

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