• This Week 150 Years Ago

    This Week 150 Years Ago in Hickman – December 2, 1871

    Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from December 2, 1871 • Hickman City Council met on November 22nd to issue a coffee house license to Stegala & Lane for six months. The City Treasurer reported a balance of $36.73 for the month of October, the City Tax Collector reported a sum of $1,872.16 received during the third quarter and $1,203.12 for the fourth quarter, the Market Master collected $24.00 for the rental of stalls at the new market house, and the Wharfmaster collected $58.00 in fees. The City Marshal was directed to collect a rent fee of $5.00 for…