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Clemency sought for a former banker, work continues on the Appalachian Highway, Adventures in Love and more were reported on this day in Johnson City history.

July 23, 1874: The Herald and Tribune extended a sad invitation: “The funeral services of Mrs. McNeal will be conducted by Rev. J.L. Mann at Johnson City, August 9th. The friends of deceased are invited to be present.” The Herald and Tribune was, and still is, a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was also spelled as Jonesboro within the pages of the newspaper. July 23, 1891: The Comet quipped, “A party of young men went out picnicking yesterday in the direction of Buffalo...