Who were some of the first settlers in Marceline, Missouri?
Searching through old newspaper gives insight into who the first settlers of Marceline are. Marceline grew so rapidly that the number of pioneers is numerous. Below are the articles with many of the first settlers of the town.
Posted by Admin on August 14, 2026
Potts Jewelry - Marceline, Missouri - Gone But Not Forgotten
J. L. Potts was Marceline's pioneer jeweler. The business is now gone, but it was a very popular business in Marceline's past. Potts Jewelry was a part of Kansas Avenue for 31 years. It was established in 1888 by J. L. Potts, Sr. Mr Potts sold the store to his son J. L. Potts, Jr. before it was sold out of the family to Henry Brown in 1922.
Posted by Admin on August 1, 2026
What were some of the first articles about Marceline, Missouri?
It is hard to think of a time before Marceline, Missouri was a town. Below are some newspaper articles during that time period along with some articles of when it was turning into a business district.
Posted by Admin on July 21, 2026
When did Marceline, Missouri get electricity?
We now take electricity for granted. A flip of a switch and the room lights up. When did Marceline get its electricity? Dig into the newspapers articles I dug up!
Posted by Admin on July 14, 2026
Hot Button Headlines in Marceline in the early 1900s
Have you ever wondered how Marceline handled hot topics from our past? I uncovered two of those hot button topics, the Ku-Klux and Bootleggers. Below is the articles that will tell you how our past Marceline residents delt and felt about these issues.
Posted by Admin on July 8, 2026
News Headlines From Marceline and Brookfield Missouri 125 Years Ago Today
Let's turn back time to 125 years in the past. A time before social media. A time when news wasn't instantly available through a smart phone. The following were the front page news from the Marceline and Brookfield Newspapers.
Posted by Admin on July 6, 2026
Runaway Livery Team, Equivelant To Today's Car Accident
Imagine living before the motor vehicle. Today we have car accidents, but even with only a horse and a buggy, accidents still happened! Here are some headlines taken from the Marceline newspaper archives.
Posted by Admin on July 4, 2026
Headlines in Marceline During the Time Motor Cars Came To Town
Imagine it is 1914. Moving from one place to another was done on foot or with the help of a horse and buggy. Motor vehicles were a new invention brought to your town for only a short time, and you are still getting used to it.
Posted by Admin on July 2, 2026
Five Reasons To Keep A Quote Journal
Many historical individuals kept commonplace books, which were filled with quotes, proverbs, and observations. These historical figures include Thomas Jefferson, Mark Twain, and Leonardo da Vinci. Keeping a journal of quotes is becoming more and more popular. Here are four great reasons to start your own quote journal.
Posted by Admin on March 12, 2026
