Live Breaking News & Updates on Bristol News Bulletin|Page 3

Stay updated with breaking news from Bristol news bulletin. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.

Today In Johnson City History: May 22


Jonesboro was spelled that way in 1890.
May 22, 1901: With a Johnson City dateline, The Knoxville Sentinel reported news about recent flood damage. “The Watauga, Chucky and Doe rivers (sic) are higher than ever known before. The Watauga river (sic) is seven feet higher than it was in 1867. The bridges at Watauga, Embreeville, Elizabethton, Chestoa, and other places are gone. At least fifty houses have been washed out of Elizabethton.”
“All save (sic) mills and lumber yards along these rivers are gone. The lumber mill at Watauga and the Wilder mill at Chestoa are destroyed.
“A train of loaded cars had been put upon the Watauga bridge and fifteen cars were lost. ....

United States , Long Island , Lonnie Lowe , Fredw Hathaway , Sergeant Georgew Tolley , James Stansberry , Georgew Tolley , Jimmy Smyth , Johnj Odonnell , Glenb Mcadams , Mary Davis , Squire Peters , Science Hill High School Student Council , Carter County Court , Training School Junior Bucs , National Honor Council , University School , Johnson City Medical Center , Johnson City , Boring Hardware Company , Washington College , Training School , Knoxville Sentinel , Nashville Banner , Johnson City Friday , United States Commissioner Vaught ,

Today In Johnson City History: May 19


The Whig was a newspaper in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way at the time.
May 19, 1887: The Comet published advice for husbands. “Never talk in your sleep unless you are sure what you are going to say.”
“Don’t be discontented. It is much easier to make your wife feel that way.”
“Never tell your wife that she is a charming singer unless you happen to be deaf.”
“Don’t flatter yourself that you know more than your wife until …you have got home from her funeral.”
“Don’t be too friendly with your prospective son-in-law. He may think you intent to live with him after he is married.” ....

Clear Springs , United States , North Carolina , Greene County , Bluff City , Johnson City , University School , El Centro , Keystone School , Memorial Hospital , Johnson City Medical Center , John Sevier , Oris Hyder , Dorothy Marshall , Frankm Sawyer , Fred Hoss , Ross Mcdowell , Dick Machamer , Hughf Webb , Modell Hall , Williame Hensley , Carmond Hensley , Isabel Martin , Henry Scalf , Hugh Webb , Joe Summers ,

Today In Johnson City History: May 15


May 15, 1868: The East Tennessee Union Flag reported, “We have now had nearly a month of incessant rain and “still it rains.’ We fear many of our farmers will be late in getting in their crops.”
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,
“The 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.” ....

United States , Happy Valley , Saratoga Springs , Johnson City , Samr Sells , Newton Carter , Viola Mathes , Rob Allison , Ross Mcdowell , Johnt Wilder , Rt Haemack Jr , Ken Morrell , Alfredl Taylor , George Searle , Johnd Cox , Sams Fain , Stephen Carter , Welsfordp Artz , Unaka National , Department Of Tennessee , Tennessee Union Flag , City Commission , Jonesboro High School , Army Of The Republic , Jamesh Quillen Va Medical Center , Johnson City Country Club Ballroom ,

Today In Johnson City History: May 14


May 14, 1869: The Union Flag reported, “In this place on the 11th inst., Mrs. Dennis, aged 35 yrs. Daughter of Dr. J.C. Cossen, deceased.”
As used here, “inst”, was a term used to mean “In the same month”, so this meant that Mrs. Dennis had passed away on May 11, 1869.
The Union Flag was a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way at the time.
May 14, 1903: The Chattanooga News, with a Johnson City dateline, reported on a near-riot in Johnson City. “Johnson City has had a narrow escape from a serious riot. The trouble originated in a fight on the midway. ‘Buss’ Hale, a well known character of this place, became involved in a difficulty with Joseph A. Sanborn, an attaché of one of the carnival shows. As a result Hale stabbed the showman, the knife inflicting a painful wound near the heart which is about four inches long and two inches deep.” ....

Johnson City , United States , New York , South Carolina , Science Hill High School , Memorial Hall , David Walker , Susan Reagan , Squire Lyle , Alfred Taylor , Lennie Mccown , Jack Chinouth , Robertl Taylor , Mickey Jilton , Alfreda Taylor , Harryd Miller , Melita Brock , Ann Hodge , Allen Manier , Helen Chavannes , Bob Sheffield , Josepha Sanborn , Debbie Weems , Luthers Sands , Samr Taylor , Viola Mathes ,