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July 29, 1840: The Whig reported the following as a âMedical Notice.â âDr. Patton has resumed the practice of medicine at Kingsport, Tennessee, and respectfully tenders his professional services, to his old friends and the public in general.â
âHe is associated with Dr. Wm. N. Vance, a graduate of one of the Philadelphia Colleges of Medicine. By prompt and diligent attention to the health of their patients, they hope to merit the confidence and patronage of the community.â
The Whig was published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way in 1840.
July 29, 1896: One hundred and twenty-five years ago today, according to the Herald and Tribune, âThe Jonesboro Concert company of this place, which is spoken of in the most flattering terms by those who attended the concert given by it in Johnson City the 21st, will give a concert in Greeneville Thursday, August 6. We hope for them a good crowd, and feel sure all who attend will have no chance to regret
Summer wildflowers are in bloom throughout the region. The most common colors to be found by country roadsides these days are blue, yellow, red and white.
The blue comes from common chicory, which is used around the world in coffee and is sometimes added to beer in the brewing process.
Yellow is found in prickly lettuce, which is a close relative to cultivated lettuce. Red is associated with red clover, a plant known for improving soil nitrogen.
The white is Queen Anne s Lace, or wild carrot, which is native to Asia and Europe.Â
A roadside garden
July 16, 1885: The Comet printed several interesting stories. One of these was âOur Republican friend, Capt. W.A. Nelson, of Carter county (sic), renews his subscription to The Comet and modestly advises us to stick to the truth as close as possible. We intend to do that, Captain, even if it should be at the expense of your not liking the paper so well.â
Another article informed readers âR.L. Paton, Superintendent of Public Instruction, for Washington county (sic) has promised to contribute a series of short articles on educational matters for The Comet. He will have something to say of interest to the school directors of the county and advises them to subscribe for this paper.â
Work is nearing an end to demolish the old Boones Creek Middle School, a Great Depression-era structure located at 4352 N. Roan St.
Taff & Frye, a demolition and environmental remediation company, began work in late March to demolish the brick building, which was originally constructed in 1939 as a high school under the Works Progress Administration. Two additions were made to the building in the late 1950s.
Boones Creek High School became a middle school in 1972 with the opening of a new Boones Creek Elementary School and Daniel Boone High School.
The Washington County Board of Education has agreed to sell the 12-acre Boones Creek Middle School tract to a buyer for $1.435 million. A contract has been signed and work continues to close the property transaction.