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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
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ELIZABETHTON â Volunteers from two East Tennessee churches helped make a Friends of the Park Community Service Day a success for the Elizabethton Parks and Recreation Department.
The volunteers came from Grace Baptist Church of Elizabethton and a church youth group from the First Baptist Church of Gatlinburg. The two groups completed projects at Elizabethton City Hall and the Covered Bridge Park.
This latest round of service projects focused on First Baptist of Gatlinburg working on the landscaping of City Hall, while Grace Baptist worked on painting the fencing of the Covered Bridge Park and planting bushes at the Covered Bridge Stage.
June 14, 1867: The East Tennessee Union Flag printed these words, which we would be wise to remember and practice over 150 years later. âHold on to your tongue when you are just ready to swear, lie or use any improper word.â
âHold on to your hands when you are about to strike, steal, or do any improper act.â
âHold on to your feet when you are on the point of kicking, running away from steady or pursuing the path of error, share, or crime.â
âHold on to your temper when you are angry, excited or imposed upon, and others are angry about you.â