Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from July 1, 1871 • Hickman was struck by severe storms on June 27th which tore the roofs off wharf-boats, freight sheds, homes and businesses. The storms also uprooted trees, destroyed fences and ripped apart timbers, rafters, shingles, etc. No lives were lost but the estimated cost of destruction by the storms was more than $20,000. • The residents of the bottom district between Hickman and Madrid Bend called for a meeting on July 10th to address the reorganization of the Levee Company to redeem the overflow lands. • On June 25th the…

Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from June 24, 1871 • Workmen commenced building a market house in Hickman. • The assessment for the new city jail in Hickman amounted to $3,000. • A railroad from Hickman to Tiptonville along the Mississippi River was discussed by businessmen of both communities and a company was to be organized to initiate funding for the rail line. • The citizens of Hickman eagerly prepared for the upcoming County Fair. • A Temperance Celebration occurred on July 17th in Hickman. A procession marched under the leadership of John C. Steele as marshal to…