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. âThe Tennessee Press Association passed through this city on the 24th of June en route to Cloudland Hotel, where was held one of the most enthusiastic meetings in the history of this association. This spot, which is 6,394 feet above sea level, was selected for its coolness, and in order that the press might get as high as possible in this world. As the state line between North Carolina and Tennessee runs through the hotel the mountain dew of two states contributed to the pleasure of the b
âLoud and boisterous laughing.â
âReading where there is talking.â
âReading aloud in company without being asked.
âTalking when others are reading.â
âSpitting about the house.â
âCutting finger nails in company.â
âLeaving church before worship is closed.â
âWhispering or laughing in the house of God.â
âGazing rudely at strangers.â
âLeaving a stranger without a seat.â
âA want of reverence and respect for seniors.â
âCorrecting older persons then yourself, especially parents.â
âMaking yourself the hero of your own story.â
âLaughing at the mistakes of others.â
âJoking at others in company.â
âCommencing talking before others have finished speaking.â
âReceiving a present without an expression of gratitude.â
June 30, 1841: The Whig reported that it had regretted to learn from a source, âthat the Hon. E.H. Foster, is again confined to his bed on account of the wound he received at the hands of Mr. Brown â The facts are, that a few days after the occurrence, the wound healed up, and all apprehensions of danger passed away, and his Physicians were of opinion, that the knife blade, which broke off and was supposed to be in his body, was not there.â
âBut after Col. Foster had recovered, and was supposed to be out of all danger, he was troubled incessantly with a severe pain, in the neighborhood of the wound, and his Physicians were induced to change their opinions, and open consultation determined on making a search for his broken blade â Accordingly, on Thursday the 17 inst., an incision between 3 and 4 inches long, was made over the surface of the wound, and down to the membrane that covered the bone but after a painful and attentive search, no blade was discovered
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June 28, 1843: The Jonesborough Whig and Independent Journal reported, âAs to the crowd in attendance here, on Monday, it is variously estimated â at from two to four thousand. Of one thing we are certain, to wit, that we never have seen as large a concourse of people in the town of Jonesborough. And the orators themselves, declared the assembly to be the largest they had addressed during the campaign.
Reading other articles in that issue of the newspaper, it is likely that the orators referred to were James Jones, who was the Governor of Tennessee during that time, and James Polk, who was Governor of Tennessee from 1839-1841. Polk later became President of the United States.