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July 10, 1902: The Comet reported several items of interest to Johnson Citians. âIf Express Agent Moser happens to be a little absent-minded for a day or two it must be overlooked. Itâs a girl, and arrived on the morning of the Fourth.â âThe Watauga Lighting and Power Co. is overhauling its street lines and preparing to furnish lights for all residents. Let them figure with you on the cost of wiring and lighting.â âH.L. Bruner has returned from a stay of three weeks in Hot Springs, Ark., much improved in health and ready as ever to see that the wants of his customers are promptly supplied.â ....
Feb. 15, 1867: Readers of The East Tennessee Union Flag were belatedly reminded about Valentineâs Day. âYesterday was this worthy Saints Anniversary. The usual compliments were passed among the young people â and we might say the old ones, too.â The East Tennessee Union Flag was a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way in 1867. Feb. 15, 1899: The Chattanooga Daily Times, with a dateline of Johnson City, reported on a recent earthquake, as well as freezing temperatures. âA distinct earthquake shock was distinctly felt here yesterday about 4 oâclock, lasting fifteen or twenty seconds. It awoke several people from their slumbers. At first at (sic) was not recognized as an earthquake, as some thought, from the cracking noise, that it was only the effects of the freezing weather.â ....