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Electric lights in Elizabethton, old timers' weather predictions, lighting strikes the courthouse clock tower and more were reported on this day in Johnson City history.

A new Brownlow publication, crowning the May Queen and more were reported on this day in Johnson City history.

May 11, 1866: The Union Flag opined, “The greater favor you bestow, the more likely it is to be rewarded with ingratitude.” The Union Flag was a newspaper published in Jonesborough; the city was spelled that way on the masthead of the newspaper. However, it was also spelled as both Jonesboro and Jonesboro’ in the newspaper. May 11, 1892: The Comet reported, “General Wilder has returned from an extended tour. He expresses himself as well pleased with the outlook. In regard to the 3 Cs, he thinks the signs favorable. He met while away all the parties interested in the road, ...