Reports of a doctor s death are greatly exaggerated, a witness to a murder flees, a rescue behind enemy lines and more were reported on this day in Johnson City history.
Kids hopping trains, a mill president resigns after worker strikes, the shocking truth about aluminum foil and dental fillings and more were reported on this day in Johnson City history.
May 28, 1869: The East Tennessee Union Flag alerted readers that the Science Hill Male and Female Institute would begin its fall session on August 14 of that year. The
April 20, 1866: The Union Flag reported, âThe Holston Presbytery closed its session in this place on Monday last. The meeting was very harmonious. Ten new members were added to the Church during the progress of the meeting â making nineteen in all who have recently become members.â
Furthermore, âA unanimous call was made by the Church for Rev. Dr. Waterbury to become the permanent pastor, which we are glad to learn will probably be accepted. No more devoted minister could be found.â
The Union Flag was a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way at the time.
April 20, 1893: The Comet reported on the status of several building projects underway in Johnson City. âJ.W. Crumley is erecting a splendid residence on Watauga Ave. It is closed in and rapidly nearing completion.â