Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from March 2, 1872 A snowstorm struck Hickman on February 24th after days of “balmy spring-like weather.” A meeting of citizens was held on February 24th at the Hickman City Hall to express sympathy for the recent passing of John A. Lauderdale. A series of resolutions were adopted to recognize and commemorate the many positive contributions he had done for the community. His burial took place on the morning of February 27th at the Hickman City Cemetery. Gid Garrett and Dick Isler of Hickman were shot while hunting on February 28th. Both survived the incident.…

Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from February 24, 1872 More freight was being received at Hickman than ever before recorded. So much so, that some boats had been unable to find room to dock at the wharf. Work continues to commence on the new wharf and freight house in Hickman. William McCutchen was building two large storehouses that extended from Clinton to Water Street in Hickman. A large number of wagons were being produced at the steam factory of Baltzer & Co. in Hickman and being shipped to customers in the South. Production at Charles Oswald & Co., Steam Furniture…