Dec. 23, 1891: The Comet reported, âLast evening a special train went to Elizabethton and (back) to carry a party of Knights of Honor to participate in the ceremonies of instituting a new lodge at that place. Among those who came from Jonesboro and other points down the road were: E.A. Shipley, Mat Peoples, Jasper Peoples, Joe February, R.M. May, J.A.T. Bacon, A.P. Mathes and H.C. Remine of Limestone Lodge, now Deputy Grand Dictator.â
Dec. 23, 1906: The Chattanooga Sunday Times, with a dateline of Johnson City, reported, âAt a recent meeting of the Johnson City and Washington County Medical society at Dr. Coxâs office, an essay on the subject of diphtheria was read by Dr. Cox and thoroughly discussed by all the doctors present. This being the last meeting of the year, the society elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Dr. E.A. Long, president; Dr. G.A. McLain, vice president; Dr. S.B. Gillespie, secretary and treasurer. The new officers will be indu
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Dec. 18, 1873: The Herald and Tribune, a newspaper in Jonesborough, reported on a recent accident. âAs Col. Jas. Clark, of Boonâs Creek, was returning home, last Thursday night, from this place, he was thrown from his horse, near the residence of Mr. John Keys, and had his leg broken. Dr. Gibson was called and set the broken limb.â
Dec. 18, 1884: A fire broke out in the roof of OâBrienâs Pool Hall. This structure was quickly consumed.
Dec. 18, 1900: With a dateline of Johnson City, readers of The Knoxville Sentinel learned âCitizens of Johnson City contemplate having the city charter so amended by the next legislature, that there will be only two wards, instead of four, and then save half of the expense of holding city elections.â