Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from February 3, 1872 The Hickman Courier reported that the past week had been the coldest remembered by the “oldest of inhabitants.” The Mississippi River was unnavigable north of Columbus, but clear from Hickman southward. Snow fell in Hickman on February 1st and 2nd and was believed to be the deepest snowfall in many years. Careless driving in Hickman had led to many complaints by citizens. The editor of the Hickman Courier encouraged the authorities to enforce city ordinances related to careless driving. and Mrs. William Carleton, comedians, performed at the Hickman City Hall on…

Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from January 27, 1872 The Hickman City Council met on January 24th where the Finance Committee paid several laborers for road repairs, feeding prisoners and prosecutions concluded by the City Attorney. City bonds were received, approved, and ordered to be filed by the City Clerk. A motion was presented to the Council that a fence be installed on Magnolia Alley near the residence of H. W. Destle. A mail route was established from Hickman to Morse Station. The route was via Mud Creek, Cayse’s Station and Lodgeton. The bill incorporating the Mississippi River Levee Company,…