The need for a streetlamp, a relatively lucky car vs. train accident, Santa Claus comes to town and more were reported on this day in Johnson City history.
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July 19, 1867: The East Tennessee Union Flag reported, âThe weather for the past two weeks has been hot and dry. Gardens parched up, and the corn blades are twisted into rolls. Every body (sic) complaining of the sweltering heat. A good rain would be gratefully received by all, and make thousands of bushels of corn in our valley.â
The East Tennessee Union Flag was a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way, as well as being spelled Jonesboro in 1867.
July 19, 1888: The Comet penned these wise words, which we would do well to emulate over a century later: âBeware of pets that bite us.â
July 13, 1866: The East Tennessee Union Flag reported, âWe will publish a full report of the Commencement Exercises of the Jonesboro Female College in our next issue, as we have not room this week. We will say however, that both teachers and pupils acquitted themselves in a manner credible to the extreme. The school closed with prospects for a bright future.â
The East Tennessee Union Flag was a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way on the masthead. The city was spelled that way, as well as Jonesboro, within the pages of the newspaper.
July 13, 1871: One hundred and fifty years ago today, the Herald and Tribune ran an advertisement for A.J. Brown, who was an attorney at law, as well as a collections agent. Mr. Brownâs officers were located in Jonesborough. The advertisement further stated that âPrompt attention (would be) given to collections in East Tennessee, and Southwestern, Va.â