Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from May 9, 1874 John A. Sloan, considered to be the oldest citizen of Fulton County, died at his residence near Hickman on May 4th at the age of 78. Trade was reported to be “very dull” in Hickman. Some Hickman merchants closed a contract to supply the Granges of Obion County, Tennessee with groceries and dry goods. The contract was awarded from 9 to 10 percent above the wholesale cost. A Hickman merchant’s book showed that 3,500 bales of cotton were “handled in this place from September 1, 1873 to May 1,…

Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from May 2, 1874 The Mississippi River was reported falling and all “apprehension of higher water … may be dispelled.” Farmers could “with some certainty look forward to uninterrupted farming operations.” The Steamer S. White left Hickman on May 2nd with provisions donated by the citizens of the city to assist flood victims in Memphis and surrounding communities. A group of “good citizens” from Hickman crossed the river opposite the city and boarded the Steamer Lone Star, known to be a boat of ill repute, and ordered the craft depart by 2:00 p.m.…