Today In Johnson City History: July 2
July 2, 1874: The Herald and Tribune reported news of a tragic accident. âJeremiah Gibson, a farmer living near Rogersville, was instantly killed one day last week, by a falling tree, while attempting to seek shelter from a storm.â The Herald and Tribune was, and still is, a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way in 1874. July 2, 1896: One hundred and twenty-five years ago today, The Comet reported on the recent activities of the Tennessee Press Association. �...
Source: johnsoncitypress.com