The Jackson Purchase Historical Society (JPHS) will meet on Saturday August 21 at 10:30 am at the Murray Woman’s Club, 704 Vine Street in Murray. Those attending should wear a face mask and maintain social distancing in compliance with current CDC guidelines. Our speaker will be Danielle Nielsen, who will speak on “Women’s Suffrage Organization Cookbooks.” The program will also be available by ZOOM. To register for the Zoom session: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlceqppjgsGtFlx9XxhNwO42avAEKXPP0s The Society continues to monitor the regional public health situation and may make appropriate adjustments. For updates consult the Society webpage. Dr. Nielsen is Associate Professor of English at…
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Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from August 19, 1871 • John A. Wilson, Hickman City Tax Collector, reported to the City Council that he collected $2044.32 in taxes for the present year. • John C. Gardner, City Wharfmaster, submitted his resignation and was replaced by William Gwinn. • Hickman City Finance Committee of Hickman paid C. A. Holcombe $45.35 for paints, oil and glass for the new market house. • The Street Committee of Hickman paid the sum of $200 to B. C. Ramage for street repairs. • T. O. Goalder presented the revised bylaws and ordinances to…