July 8, 1886: The Comet carried a variety of news items of local interest. Among them were: âA young lady in the city while out walking the other evening was attacked by a Willie Goat and took refuge on a fence where she remained until Willie took her off.â
âA large stationary engine and sawmill is being transferred to the Narrow Gauge road (sic) from the Pennsylvania Lumber Co. They have bought a large tract of land and are erecting a saw mill and factory near White Rock, Tenn.
âMrs. R.C. Hunter, W. A. Jones, John A. Russell and Messrs. Chas. Fine and Will Helton, were babtized (sic) last Sunday morning by Rev. E. Allison in Brush Creek, just about town.â
Apr.21.2021
Take a scenic drive down through the mountains, Blue Ridge to the east and the Great Smokies to the west, to reach Johnson City of East Tennessee. Johnson City oozes Southern charm and has the feel of a city much bigger than its size. If your visit is anything like mine, you will feel a connection right away. Johnson City has so much history (railroad, Civil War, and Revolutionary War) but doesnât get lost in the past. Itâs growing by leaps and bounds and one of the Tri-Cities (along with Bristol and Kingsport). Here is how to spend a perfect day in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Feb. 20, 1890: The Comet readers learned of several building projects taking place in Johnson City. âNew roofs are seen in all parts of the town and a great many dwellings are nearing completion that have been previously mentioned. A number of residencies have been commenced within the last ten days.â
âJohn L. Cooper is building a cottage on Unaka avenue (sic).â
âWill Hart has commenced a residence on Ivy street (sic) in the Carr addition.â
âMr. Porter is building him a nice little home on Holston street (sic) in the Hunter & Brown addition.â
âWilder & Allen are building an additional ware room to their store on Second avenue (sic) in the Carnegie addition.â