July 20, 1896: One hundred and fifteen years ago today, The Journal and Tribune reported, âMr. J.T. Burch, of the Nashville American, was in the city yesterday en route to Johnson City, where he will join Gov. Taylor.â
The Journal and Tribune was a newspaper published in Knoxville. It ceased publication in 1924. The Nashville American was published in Nashville from 1894 until 1910. There was not a daily newspaper published in Johnson City in 1896. The Comet was a weekly publication.
July 20, 1911: The Comet reported, âA meeting of the board of mayor and aldermen was held on Monday afternoon, for the purpose of considering the issuance of paving bonds and the fixing of interest. Bids will probably be opened next week and work will begin at once The matter, however, was not definitely decided, but will come up for final adjournment in a few days.â
July 18, 1889: The Comet reported several interesting pieces of information about Johnson City area residents.
âMr. Ed Lynn is the new Secretary and Treasurer at the Johnson City Foundry and Machine Works.â
âMrs. Sam Simons and daughter, Lottie May, have returned from Cranberry. The child is improved in health.â
âGen. Wilder yesterday deeded the lot on which the new Baptist Church is built at Roan Mountain, and then gave ten dollars in cash.â
âMayor Ike T. Jobe calls the board together every few nights now and is settling down to work nicely. He presides with dignity and keeps both eyes open for Johnson City interests.â
May 9, 1872: The Herald and Tribune provided readers with spring-cleaning tips. “Simple salt and water cleans and preserves matting more effectually than any other method.”
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