Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from February 11, 1871 • The prospect of obtaining a $20,000 loan for the city of Hickman for the protection of our riverfront is a failure. • Dr. J. M. Alexander is frequently mentioned as a probable candidate to represent Hickman and Fulton counties in the next State Legislature. • W. G. McPhetridge visited Hickman to establish a new flouring mill. • The ladies of the Altar and Tabernacle Society request interested members to attend their next meeting at the Catholic Church on February 12. • The Post Master advertised for proposals for…

Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from February 4, 1871 • A meeting of the Democracy of Fulton was to be held at the County Court House on February 6 to discuss the proposition before the State Legislature admitting the testimony of black citizens in Kentucky State courts. • A case was argued before the United States Supreme Court regarding the claim of ownership of Wolf Island on the Mississippi River between Missouri and Kentucky. • A bill was passed in the State Legislature authorizing a tax to build a District School House in Fulton County. • Hickman city…