April 2, 1869: The Union Flag alerted readers, âThree thousand copies (more or less) of the School Fund Embezzlement Investigation at this office for gratuitous distribution.â
The Union Flag was a newspaper printed in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way under the masthead. However, it was also spelled as Jonesboro at various points inside the newspaper.
April 2, 1891: The Comet reported, âAnother deal was made Monday in Main street (sic) property. F.A. Stratton purchased the corner of Main and Roan Streets (sic) from Mr. Landreth. The price paid was $100 per foot, cash. The property fronts 73 feet on Main street (sic) and is 150 feet deep. Mr. Stratton will erect a building to cover the entire lot, which will run up three or four stories into the air. The plans will be made at once.â