Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from August 25, 1876 • With the increase of precipitation, the crop prospects in Madrid Bend were considered “splendid.” • The Hickman Courier reported that there were hardly any “mad dogs” in the city, which was dramatically different for the prior summer. • William Power of Hickman was building a new brick pavement in front of his residence. • The Hickman City Council met on August 16th and declared James Warner as victor of the recent election for City Marshall. • The Hickman City Council was negotiating with the Nashville, Chattanooga and St.…

Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from August 11, 1876 It was reported that the rains of the past week were “worth thousands of dollars to our farmers.” “Considerable sickness” was reported in the region, but of a generally “mild type.” A new undertakers establishment opened on Clinton Street in Hickman under the proprietorship of Hertweck & Brother, “where they will at all times keep a full supply of coffins.” There were seven prisoners awaiting court dates in the Hickman City Jail, “five whites and two blacks.” Those men were William Gilmore (the same man who escaped his prison…