May 6, 1840: The Whig reported on a recent death in the community. âDied at the residence of her Mother (sic), Mrs. Aiken, of Washington co. (sic) Tenn., on Sunday morning (indecipherable), Mrs. Eliza J. Carter, in her 42nd year of age.â The Whig was a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way in 1840. May 6, 1886: The Comet reported, âMessrs. Crandall & Shuler have arrived in Johnson City and have opened the Bank of Johnson City, in the west room under Jobeâs Hall. A fire-proof (sic) vault is being erected and inside of it will be placed a splendid Hallâs burglar proof steel safe, with a time lock. The gentlemen who will conduct the banking business came to this community with the highest recommendations. They have plenty of capital and are now ready for business. The bank will be a great convenience to Johnson City and will no doubt prove to be a paying institution.â