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July 23, 1874: The Herald and Tribune extended a sad invitation: âThe funeral services of Mrs. McNeal will be conducted by Rev. J.L. Mann at Johnson City, August 9th. The friends of deceased are invited to be present.â
The Herald and Tribune was, and still is, a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was also spelled as Jonesboro within the pages of the newspaper.
July 23, 1891: The Comet quipped, âA party of young men went out picnicking yesterday in the direction of Buffalo mountain (sic). It was their purpose to spend the day on the mountain, and they did.â
July 23, 1896: One hundred and twenty-five years ago today, according to The Comet, âThe concert at Jobeâs Opera House last Tuesday evening, given by the young people of Jonesboro, was a grand treat to the music-loving people of Johnson City. The company was composed of the very best talent of Jonesboro, and each member deserves to class higher than the average amateur. They were repeatedly