âLoud and boisterous laughing.â
âReading where there is talking.â
âReading aloud in company without being asked.
âTalking when others are reading.â
âSpitting about the house.â
âCutting finger nails in company.â
âLeaving church before worship is closed.â
âWhispering or laughing in the house of God.â
âGazing rudely at strangers.â
âLeaving a stranger without a seat.â
âA want of reverence and respect for seniors.â
âCorrecting older persons then yourself, especially parents.â
âMaking yourself the hero of your own story.â
âLaughing at the mistakes of others.â
âJoking at others in company.â
âCommencing talking before others have finished speaking.â
âReceiving a present without an expression of gratitude.â
March 15, 1867: The East Tennessee Union Flag gave a meeting notice: “The Holston Presbytery will hold its next stated meeting in the Presbyterian Church in Greeneville, on Friday, the
Feb. 20, 1890: The Comet readers learned of several building projects taking place in Johnson City. âNew roofs are seen in all parts of the town and a great many dwellings are nearing completion that have been previously mentioned. A number of residencies have been commenced within the last ten days.â
âJohn L. Cooper is building a cottage on Unaka avenue (sic).â
âWill Hart has commenced a residence on Ivy street (sic) in the Carr addition.â
âMr. Porter is building him a nice little home on Holston street (sic) in the Hunter & Brown addition.â
âWilder & Allen are building an additional ware room to their store on Second avenue (sic) in the Carnegie addition.â
Feb. 3, 1895: The Knoxville Journal, with a dateline of Johnson City, informed readers, âW.A. Truslow was arrested here to-day (sic) by Postoffice (sic) inspector (sic) Baird, charged with sending slanderous and threatening letter through the mails to J.E. Crandall, who was president of the First National bank (sic) that failed here last November. His trial was continued until 9 oâclock Monday morning and he was released on his own recognition.â
Feb. 3, 1896: The Chattanooga Daily Times, with a dateline of Johnson City, reported on a possible new college in the area. âA public meeting was held in the opera house last night in the interest of a large college, which is in contemplation for this city. The leading citizens were out and a subscription of $1,000 was secured in the hall. About $5,000 has been asked for which will be made up beyond a doubt.â