Dec. 18, 1873: The Herald and Tribune, a newspaper in Jonesborough, reported on a recent accident. âAs Col. Jas. Clark, of Boonâs Creek, was returning home, last Thursday night, from this place, he was thrown from his horse, near the residence of Mr. John Keys, and had his leg broken. Dr. Gibson was called and set the broken limb.â
Dec. 18, 1884: A fire broke out in the roof of OâBrienâs Pool Hall. This structure was quickly consumed.
Dec. 18, 1900: With a dateline of Johnson City, readers of The Knoxville Sentinel learned âCitizens of Johnson City contemplate having the city charter so amended by the next legislature, that there will be only two wards, instead of four, and then save half of the expense of holding city elections.â