July 15, 1896: One hundred and twenty-five years ago today, The Morristown Gazette ran an advertisement from Tate L. Earnest, a businessman in Johnson City. The advertisement said, âMoney to loan on long time and easy payments. No delay. Secured by first mortgage in good real estate. For particulars address Tate L Earnest, Johnson City, Tenn.â
The Morristown Gazette was published from 1867 until 1920. There were no daily newspapers published in Johnson City in 1896. The Comet was a weekly publication.
July 15, 1918: The Johnson City Daily Staff brought news of several sick or injured area residents.
âJames Farnsworth, 8, ill with typhoid fever was removed from his home on Baxter street (sic) yesterday afternoon to Memorial Hospital for treatment.â
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