Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from December 9, 1871 • The value of real estate in Hickman has shown great improvement, particularly near the riverfront where the proposed railroad station and wharf are to be constructed. New commercial and retail buildings were to be constructed by the companies of W. L. McCutchen, J. Amberg and Bondurant & Drury. Several brick structures three stories in height were to begin construction in the spring. • The Hickman City Council met on December 6th. Wharfmaster W. L. Gardner reported $52.00 in fees were collected during the past month. Joseph Amberg was…

Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from December 2, 1871 • Hickman City Council met on November 22nd to issue a coffee house license to Stegala & Lane for six months. The City Treasurer reported a balance of $36.73 for the month of October, the City Tax Collector reported a sum of $1,872.16 received during the third quarter and $1,203.12 for the fourth quarter, the Market Master collected $24.00 for the rental of stalls at the new market house, and the Wharfmaster collected $58.00 in fees. The City Marshal was directed to collect a rent fee of $5.00 for…