May 15, 1868: The East Tennessee Union Flag reported, âWe have now had nearly a month of incessant rain and âstill it rains.â We fear many of our farmers will be late in getting in their crops.â
The East Tennessee Union Flag was a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way at the time.
May 15, 1901: The Knoxville Sentinel, with a dateline from Johnson City, reported,
âThe Banking & Trust company (sic) of the city will reorganize June 4, and will be known after that date as the Unaka National bank (sic) with a capital of $50,000. The application to organize as a national bank has been approved by the comptroller of the currency. The same officers will be in charge of the bank: John D. Cox, president; S.C. Williams, vice-president; Tate L. Earnest, cashier.â
The Whig was a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way in 1841.
May 12, 1887: The Comet reported, âOn the 21st of May, 1887, an excursion to Cranberry over the E.T. & W.N.C. R.R. under the management of Mr. S.H. Pouder for the benefit of the Y.M.C.A. of Johnson City. The occasion will no doubt be a pleasant trip out and out, and we hope everybody will go. Round trip tickets sold at half rates.â There was no mention of the price of the tickets, nor when the train would leave or return.
The Comet was Johnson Cityâs first newspaper.
May 11, 1866: The Union Flag opined, âThe greater favor you bestow, the more likely it is to be rewarded with ingratitude.â
The Union Flag was a newspaper published in Jonesborough; the city was spelled that way on the masthead of the newspaper. However, it was also spelled as both Jonesboro and Jonesboroâ in the newspaper.
May 11, 1892: The Comet reported, âGeneral Wilder has returned from an extended tour. He expresses himself as well pleased with the outlook. In regard to the 3 Cs, he thinks the signs favorable. He met while away all the parties interested in the road, and things seem to be working together for the future successes of the great scheme. With characteristic emphasis the General says: âI feel sure that the road will be built.ââ
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.”