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The Whig was a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way in 1841. May 12, 1887: The Comet reported, âOn the 21st of May, 1887, an excursion to Cranberry over the E.T. & W.N.C. R.R. under the management of Mr. S.H. Pouder for the benefit of the Y.M.C.A. of Johnson City. The occasion will no doubt be a pleasant trip out and out, and we hope everybody will go. Round trip tickets sold at half rates.â There was no mention of the price of the tickets, nor when the train would leave or return. The Comet was Johnson Cityâs first newspaper. ....
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Jonesborough was spelled that way in 1872. Jan. 25, 1906: With a dateline of Johnson City, the Nashville Banner reported on recent damage done by the weather. âThe heavy rains and high waters out along the lines of railroads entering the town from the south and east have done great damage. It is said that no trains can reach Cranberry for a week, and much time will be required to repair the S & W Railroad, and the Embreeville or Johnson City Southern.â Additional details indicated, âA report reached here yesterday that much of the road from Elizabethton to Mountain City has been washed away by a flood in the Watauga River.â ....
Jan. 24, 1889: The Comet reported, âJumbo Hider (sic) is looking for the person who stole the borcelain (sic) eggs out of his henâs nest last week. He offers a liberal reward for his arrest as he wants him to make hash for his bull dog (sic). A full description of the thief can be had by calling on Mr. Hyder.â Jan. 24, 1892: Readers of The Comet learned about the new president of Citizens Bank. âThe Comet is more than pleased to join our people in welcomcoming (sic) to Johnson City Mr. D.S. McIntyre, the newly elected president of the Citizens Bank. He comes among us not in the roll (sic) of a stranger, his competency and capabilities elsewhere as a financier, and his pleasant associations with our people, having justified the impression that he is entitled to a hearty welcome.â ....