April 1, 1870: The East Tennessee Union Flag reported interesting information about a Mr. Samuel Mieirs. Readers learned, âThis gentleman has shown the true spirit of the philanthropist since he came to Jonesboro, and many are the warm hearts that return him grateful thanks for his liberal contributions and noble deeds of charity. His heart and his purse have never been closed against the needy and afflicted. Would that we had ore such men among us.â
The East Tennessee Union Flag was printed in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way on the masthead. Inside the paper, however, the town was spelled Jonesboro.
East Market Street between South Roan and Buffalo was closed Tuesday as work crews continued making improvements to the water and wastewater system in downtown Johnson City.