May 25, 1866: The East Tennessee Union Flag reported, âSome thieves went to the residence of Dr. Murray in this county and stole his horses, but they were so hotly pressed and closely shot at that they abandoned the stock. This is the kind of a reception to give all thieves.â
The East Tennessee Union Flag was a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way on the masthead of the newspaper. In some other parts of that paper, the town was spelled Jonesboro.
May 25, 1892: The Comet alerted readers âA fine shawl was found by George R. Brown at the corner of Boone street (sic) and Watauga avenue (sic). The owner can obtain the shawl by calling at Comet office and paying for this advertisement.â