Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from October 12, 1872 Republican candidate Henry H. Houston and Fulton County Democrat H. A. Tyler debated before a crowded Hickman City Hall on the evening of October 5th. The debate lasted over three hours and discussed the effects of Reconstruction, civil service reform, and other political topics of the day. The editor of the Hickman Courier declared “Tyler whipped Houston easily” and that Houston lacked “confidence in his cause.” William Frenz, proprietor of a bookstore in Hickman, proposed a City Library and Reading Room at his place of business on Clinton Street. He desired…

Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from October 5, 1872 The Hickman Courier reported on the final two days of the Fulton County Fair held on September 27th and 28th. Friday’s audience was the largest of the Fair, but the next day heavy rains prevented many from attending. The total receipts from the fair were a “little less than previous years.” A five-year-old mule owned by Barney F. Lane of Moscow was possibly stolen at Fulton County Fairgrounds on September 28th. Lane was offering a liberal reward for its return. The City Council met on October 2nd to pay street workers,…