Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from January 14, 1871 • Samuel Landrum was elected Mayor of Hickman. W. L. McCutchen, E. Case, N. P. Harness, Charles Baltzer, B. C. Ramage and W. R. Walker were elected Councilmen. • The City Tax Collector reported that he collected $7,435.76 for the year 1870. • The City Treasurer reported that he received $5,437.46 and spent $5,056.65 for the year 1870. • The City Judge reported the amount of fines assessed by the court for the year 1870 was $884.05. • James Hickman, the Grand Worthy Chief Templar of Kentucky, visited Hickman…
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The Jackson Purchase Historical Society invites you to a Zoom meeting. Our speaker will be Richard Parker, a local historian, who will speak on the steamboat’s role as a means of escape in the Underground Railroad. The program is entitled “Escape to Freedom: The Role of the Steamboat in the Underground Railroad.” When: Nov 14, 2020 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) To register in advance for this meeting click – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsfumurzsqE9L3GVweCHPSIGz_7tWaJQ8d After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting by computer or by phone. If you have problems email bruce.dobyns@gmail.com. Please join us.