Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from December 9, 1871 • The value of real estate in Hickman has shown great improvement, particularly near the riverfront where the proposed railroad station and wharf are to be constructed. New commercial and retail buildings were to be constructed by the companies of W. L. McCutchen, J. Amberg and Bondurant & Drury. Several brick structures three stories in height were to begin construction in the spring. • The Hickman City Council met on December 6th. Wharfmaster W. L. Gardner reported $52.00 in fees were collected during the past month. Joseph Amberg was…