April 6, 1866: The East Tennessee Union Flag opined and advertised, âThe editor of the Union Flag rejoices in possessing a new cooking stove â purchased from Messers. Coffman & Eames of this place, and takes pleasure in saying that it gives entire satisfaction. They have more of the same pattern.â
The East Tennessee Union Flag was a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way on the masthead. The city was spelled as Jonesboro in other parts of the newspaper.
April 6, 1899: The Comet carried several short obituary announcements.
âJohn Stallings died Tuesday night while having an epileptic fit.â
âA six-year-old daughter of Mrs. Manassa Baker died Tuesday night with tonsillitis.â
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April 2, 1869: The Union Flag alerted readers, âThree thousand copies (more or less) of the School Fund Embezzlement Investigation at this office for gratuitous distribution.â
The Union Flag was a newspaper printed in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way under the masthead. However, it was also spelled as Jonesboro at various points inside the newspaper.
April 2, 1891: The Comet reported, âAnother deal was made Monday in Main street (sic) property. F.A. Stratton purchased the corner of Main and Roan Streets (sic) from Mr. Landreth. The price paid was $100 per foot, cash. The property fronts 73 feet on Main street (sic) and is 150 feet deep. Mr. Stratton will erect a building to cover the entire lot, which will run up three or four stories into the air. The plans will be made at once.â