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Dec. 11, 1890: The Comet carried exciting news about Johnson Cityâs Steam Laundry. âThe Steam Laundry has been removed into new quarters on West Market street and is ready for business. New machinery has been added and Geo. R. Brown, the proprietor, will spare no pains to make it first class in every particular. The wagon will call regularly for laundry hereafter. Orders from a distance will receive prompt attention. In connection with the laundry, Mr. Brown has fited (sic) up bath rooms but they are not open yet. In a few days, however, all will be ready and both hot and cold baths can be had at all hours in elegant and convenient apartments. The laundry is on West Market near Boone street.â
Dec. 10, 1891: Readers of The Comet learned âMajor F.W. Earnest, who has been confined to his room for some time with a severe case of la grippe, we are sad to note, is able to be out again. Major says he suffered very much.â We now usually call âla grippeâ influenza.
Dec. 10, 1903: The Comet reported, âThe Johnson City Traction Company will receive two large vestibule cars about the 20th of this month and will put them into service immediately. They are the latest model, about 30 feet long and thorough modern in equipment.â
Dec. 10, 1917: The Nashville Banner, with a dateline of Johnson City, reported, âArthur Carry, a Jonesboro soldier at home on a furlough, this morning cut his foot off while chopping wood. He was brought to the local hospital for treatment.â