Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from February 10, 1872 A severe earthquake was felt in Hickman at 5:00 a.m. on February 8th. “Houses were rocked, and the morning slumbers of many disturbed, but no further damage” was reported. A Temperance Convention was planned for February 22nd and to be held at the Hickman Methodist Church. The child of Thomas Jones of Hickman was severely burned when the child fell from a rocking chair into the family’s hearth. Former Hickman City Marshal, Pat R. Cunningham, passed away from pneumonia on February 9th. An Act was passed in the Kentucky Legislature that…

Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from February 3, 1872 The Hickman Courier reported that the past week had been the coldest remembered by the “oldest of inhabitants.” The Mississippi River was unnavigable north of Columbus, but clear from Hickman southward. Snow fell in Hickman on February 1st and 2nd and was believed to be the deepest snowfall in many years. Careless driving in Hickman had led to many complaints by citizens. The editor of the Hickman Courier encouraged the authorities to enforce city ordinances related to careless driving. and Mrs. William Carleton, comedians, performed at the Hickman City Hall on…