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