Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from July 25, 1874 The Hickman City Council met on July 20th and passed a motion that all saloons be closed on July 25th on account of the vote on the Local Option law for restricting alcohol sales in the county. N. L. Nelson and John Betts were appointed judges of the election to be held on August 3rd and that Marve Millet and W. A. Brevard serve as clerks. Reverend John Wesley Harmon, of New Orleans, lectured on Temperence movement and prohibition at the Hickman Methodist Church on July 21st and 22nd…

Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from July 18, 1874 C. Catlett took charge of the Eagle Flouring Mills at Hickman and declared that he would pay the highest market price for wheat. The Steam Mill of Harrison & Frick near Hickman was destroyed by fire on July 13th. The total loss was estimated at $2,500. The Dry Goods Store of Rice & Brother offered ten percent off on all cash purchases, which was considered a “new feature in trade.” W. Bain, a well-known temperance lecturer, was scheduled to speak at Ebenezer Church on the 22nd, Fulton on the…