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
Dec. 17, 1891: Readers of The Comet learned the results of the 1890 census. According to the report, Johnson City had a population of 4,161. In 1880, the population was 685.
Dec. 17, 1903: The Clay Center Dispatch, a newspaper in Clay Center, Kansas, carried an interesting story with a Johnson City dateline. âMaj. William H. Garland, aged 94 years, is dead at the national soldierâs home here. He had shaken hands with every president of the United States except Washington. He was in the naval cadet company that accompanied Lafayette on the second visit to America in 1822 and he at one time conversed with Napoleon on the island of St. Helena. Maj. Garlandâs wife and children were drowned in the Evansville, Ind. flood in 1884. He was for many years a Baptist minister.â
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Dec. 11, 1890: The Comet carried exciting news about Johnson Cityâs Steam Laundry. âThe Steam Laundry has been removed into new quarters on West Market street and is ready for business. New machinery has been added and Geo. R. Brown, the proprietor, will spare no pains to make it first class in every particular. The wagon will call regularly for laundry hereafter. Orders from a distance will receive prompt attention. In connection with the laundry, Mr. Brown has fited (sic) up bath rooms but they are not open yet. In a few days, however, all will be ready and both hot and cold baths can be had at all hours in elegant and convenient apartments. The laundry is on West Market near Boone street.â
Dec. 10, 1891: Readers of The Comet learned âMajor F.W. Earnest, who has been confined to his room for some time with a severe case of la grippe, we are sad to note, is able to be out again. Major says he suffered very much.â We now usually call âla grippeâ influenza.
Dec. 10, 1903: The Comet reported, âThe Johnson City Traction Company will receive two large vestibule cars about the 20th of this month and will put them into service immediately. They are the latest model, about 30 feet long and thorough modern in equipment.â
Dec. 10, 1917: The Nashville Banner, with a dateline of Johnson City, reported, âArthur Carry, a Jonesboro soldier at home on a furlough, this morning cut his foot off while chopping wood. He was brought to the local hospital for treatment.â