A fatal struggle with lawmen, A car crash in Roan Mountain, Preserving historical documents and more were reported on this day in Johnson City history.
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July 29, 1840: The Whig reported the following as a âMedical Notice.â âDr. Patton has resumed the practice of medicine at Kingsport, Tennessee, and respectfully tenders his professional services, to his old friends and the public in general.â
âHe is associated with Dr. Wm. N. Vance, a graduate of one of the Philadelphia Colleges of Medicine. By prompt and diligent attention to the health of their patients, they hope to merit the confidence and patronage of the community.â
The Whig was published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way in 1840.
July 29, 1896: One hundred and twenty-five years ago today, according to the Herald and Tribune, âThe Jonesboro Concert company of this place, which is spoken of in the most flattering terms by those who attended the concert given by it in Johnson City the 21st, will give a concert in Greeneville Thursday, August 6. We hope for them a good crowd, and feel sure all who attend will have no chance to regret
Summer wildflowers are in bloom throughout the region. The most common colors to be found by country roadsides these days are blue, yellow, red and white.
The blue comes from common chicory, which is used around the world in coffee and is sometimes added to beer in the brewing process.
Yellow is found in prickly lettuce, which is a close relative to cultivated lettuce. Red is associated with red clover, a plant known for improving soil nitrogen.
The white is Queen Anne s Lace, or wild carrot, which is native to Asia and Europe.Â
A roadside garden