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.…
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May 18 – Martin, Tennessee – Genealogy Room, Martin Public Library Renee LaFleur, “Women’s Suffrage in Tennessee.” June 22 – Murray, Kentucky– Calloway County Public Library Stuart Sanders, “Anatomy of a Duel: Secession, Civil War, and the Evolution of Kentucky Violence.” Book Signing to follow. July 18 – Paducah, Kentucky– Inland Waterways Museum Bob Jost, “The Trail of Tears: The Water Route.” August 17 – Paducah, Kentucky – Temple Israel Roy Hensel, “US Grant and the Expulsion of the Jews from Paducah.” September TO BE ANNOUNCED October 12 – Mayfield, Kentucky – Venue to be determined. Bruce Dobyns, “The Campbell…