Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from January 25, 1873 A city election was held in Hickman on January 25th to choose between one- or two-year terms for city officials. The “whole country is suffering with colds” and fevers. Smallpox patients in Columbus and Hickman are reported convalescing. Citizen concerned over the number of “idle, thriftless” individuals in Hickman encouraged city leaders to consider enacting the “vagrant law.” The low price of corn is “falling ruinously on our farmers” and many have decided to grow cotton this upcoming season. The “bottom” farmers anticipate an overflow like last year. A considerable amount…