âAt Johnson City, last evening, Henry Johnson. Mr. Johnson was an old and respected citizen.â
No mention was made in the sentence-long item that Henry Johnson was the founder of Johnson City, as well as Johnson Cityâs first mayor.
Jonesborough was spelled that way in 1874.
Feb. 26, 1917: The Morristown Evening Mail, a newspaper in Morristown, Tennessee, reported on a sad story that had a Johnson City dateline. âCircumstances now indicate that Cicero McNees and his pretty bride of about three weeks were murdered at their home near Johnson City some time (sic) early Saturday morning. It was first believed the double-tragedy was a case of murder and suicide. The bride was Miss Nola Mae Baker of Johnson City. It is said the parents of both McNees and his wife objected to their marriage.â
William Jerry Rose, age 78, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his residence after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was loved by all that knew him. He will be dearly missed.
Jerry was born in Johnson City to Clarence and Blanche Carrier Rose. He lived 30 plus years in Texas and moved back to Johnson City in 2019. He was a graduate of Science Hill High School.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Rose.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 36 years, Nancy; mother, Blanche Rose of Johnson City, brother, Steve Rose and wife Teresa of Johnson City; sons, Bill Rose and wife Kelly of Ormond Beach, Florida; Robert Rose of Johnson City; daughter, Sharon Browder and husband Clyde of Piney Flats; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special Aunt and Uncle, Betty and Tom Wilkinson; special brother and sister-in-law, Mearlin and Elizabeth Heaton and many friends.
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Feb. 15, 1867: Readers of The East Tennessee Union Flag were belatedly reminded about Valentineâs Day. âYesterday was this worthy Saints Anniversary. The usual compliments were passed among the young people â and we might say the old ones, too.â
The East Tennessee Union Flag was a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way in 1867.
Feb. 15, 1899: The Chattanooga Daily Times, with a dateline of Johnson City, reported on a recent earthquake, as well as freezing temperatures. âA distinct earthquake shock was distinctly felt here yesterday about 4 oâclock, lasting fifteen or twenty seconds. It awoke several people from their slumbers. At first at (sic) was not recognized as an earthquake, as some thought, from the cracking noise, that it was only the effects of the freezing weather.â
Jeremiah 29:11
JOHNSON CITY - Janith Ellyn Norton Cunningham, 69, of Johnson City entered her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 after a battle with ALS. She gained her reward for a life well lived at Franklin Woods Community Hospital surrounded by her family.
Jan was born in Johnson City, TN, on January 17, 1952, to Dr. William I. and Ellen Elsie (Skokan) Norton, who preceded her in death. She attended Fairmont Elementary, North Junior High, and Science Hill High School where she was a member of the graduating class of 1970. She dearly loved her high school classmates and some of her happiest times were spent planning and attending their many reunions!