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The first bar, the Methodist church gets a phone and more were reported on this day in Johnson City history.

The John Sevier Hotel offers special rates for senior citizens, a stolen car and more were reported on this day in Johnson City history.

July 4, 1872: The Herald and Tribune printed several observations. “A spur in the head is worth two in the heel.” “How to make a slow horse fast – Don’t feed him.” “Man begins with God when he gets to the end of himself.” “When is a lawyer the strongest? When he is feeblest.” “The sorrows of believers are better than the joys of sinners.” “The man who ‘couldn’t find his match,’ went to bed in the dark.” “Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right use of strength.” “Who pays the highes...