Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from June 30, 1876 The Hickman Centennial Celebration Committee met on June 28th with the following reports given by the officials and subcommittees. The treasurer reported that $198 was received for refreshment stands. The music subcommittee stated that the Kenton Brass Band was contracted to play for $45 and Millet’s String Band for $15. The subcommittee on barbecuing meats reported that the “pits” were ready and “all preparations made.” The subcommittee to procure meats declared they acquired “thirty-three head of stock” at the time of the meeting and were still searching for more. The subcommittee to…

Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from June 16, 1876  The 4th of July Celebration Committee met on June 14th and received reports from the subcommittees. The committee to select a location for the celebration chose the “hill in front of B. R. Walker’s residence” on Dyersburg Road. The committee to procure lumber for seats, tables, etc., reported it made “all the necessary arrangements.” W. L. McCutchen, Joe Deitch, and Samuel Landrum put forth a motion to “enroll and organize a company” to be styled as the “Continental Guards” and to participate in the celebration and procession. Another motion ordered that cordial invitations be extended to all Lodges, Societies, Sunday Schools, etc. in Fulton County. The old pioneers of the county were encouraged to join proposed procession as a “separate body.” Henry Buchanan was elected Treasurer…