Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from August 24, 1872 A widespread drought remained in the region that caused major concerns on the harvest of the corn crop. A gunfight occurred on August 19th in Hickman when a drunk and belligerent Mr. McFarland of James Bayou, Missouri attempted to evade arrest by Officer John Cole. Prior to his capture between 15 and 20 shots were fired as McFarland fled through the city streets. No injuries were reported. He was fined $100 and released the next day by the City Court. The Beech Wood Seminary in Hickman planned to commence classes on…

Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from August 17, 1872 Ed Crossland and John Martin Sr. addressed a large audience at the Fulton County Courthouse in Hickman. In sweltering heat, the candidates both spoke of their support of Greeley for President, their disappointment with the press’ coverage of the election, and other political matters of the day. The Hickman Courier favored the incumbent, Crossland, as the better of the two speakers. The candidates next went to Moscow. On August 12th a “comet” was seen in the night skies. One thousand feet of piling was to be done on the Hickman wharf…