Today In Johnson City History: July 2
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 Cloudl...
Source: johnsoncitypress.com