Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from February 18, 1871 • The steamer Henry Ames ran aground at the head of Island No. 8 on the Mississippi River 8 miles below Hickman. • Sheriff William Roper of Fulton County was seriously ill at his residence in Hickman. • A man by the name James Cunningham was charged with robbery and murder in Hickman County and sent to Clinton for trial. • A large quantity of cotton and other items were delayed at the railyards in Hickman due to a lack of railcars. The Nashville & Northwestern Railroad discouraged shippers…

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…