Margaret Tobin Brown page 14 by ric gustafson
Margaret and her siblings played games on Palmyra Avenue. This street criscrossed O Meara Creek. Margaret and her younger sister Helen became very close. The family drank sassafras tea for good health. As Margaret got older, Hannibal changed. A railroad bridge was completed in 1871. The first telephone exchange was established in 1879. Margaret was home taught by her aunt Mary O Leary.
Margaret's brother Daniel took a job selling newspapers at the railroad depot. Margaret's half sister Katie married John Becker. The couple had three children. Their names were Elizabeth, Frank and George. Margaret remained close to Katie and Johnnie Becker.
At 13, Margaret started working at the Garths Tobacco Company. The company building was on Palmyra Avenue close to the Tobin home. Margaret's job was leaf stripping.
Although there are no records, it is believed that Margaret worked at the tobacco company for several years along with her sister Helen.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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