Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from August 10, 1872 Election Day in Hickman passed without any “serious affrays.” However, it was reported that the African American community was “noisy and fussy” and that law enforcement officers were used to establish order. Over 1,400 men voted in Fulton County on Election Day, about 600 short of those registered. John F. Tyler was elected Fulton County Sheriff and William H. Rakes as County Coroner. William T. Lineback was elected Hickman City Marshal by a majority of fourteen votes. Ed Crossland and John Martin, Sr., candidates for the district congressional seat, were scheduled…

Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from August 3, 1872 A heatwave caused Hickman citizens discomfort and severe storms damaged wheat crops at nearby farms. Many farmers feared an “entire failure” of the fruit crop this season, but the melon harvest was deemed to be “immense” and were being shipped to distant markets. Sunday Schools from Huntingdon, McKenzie, Dresden, Gardner, Union City, and other church communities along the Nashville & Northwestern Railroad met on August 3rd at the courthouse in Hickman for a reception and excursion. C. L. Randle, Commonwealth Attorney for the District, delivered the welcoming address and the Hickman…