Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from August 25, 1876 • With the increase of precipitation, the crop prospects in Madrid Bend were considered “splendid.” • The Hickman Courier reported that there were hardly any “mad dogs” in the city, which was dramatically different for the prior summer. • William Power of Hickman was building a new brick pavement in front of his residence. • The Hickman City Council met on August 16th and declared James Warner as victor of the recent election for City Marshall. • The Hickman City Council was negotiating with the Nashville, Chattanooga and St.…
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An interview with Brown Tucker of Murray, Kentucky by Robert M. Rennick on August 4, 1977, on the origin and history of the community names of Calloway County, Kentucky. Part 2 of 6 Tucker: I might shed some light on that, and I never do … I never did write any article or do any … write an article or do any research on New Providence. Rennick: Did that ever have another name? Tucker: I’m not sure. According to my record, officially, no. Before the post office is concerned or anything like that. Crossland, next one… Rennick: What kind of…