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May 29, 1868: The East Tennessee Union Flag advised readers, “To cure warts on horses and cattle, take a small quantity of blue vitriol, pulverize it, and add enough water

May 27, 1886: The Comet regaled readers with the news of a recent elopement. “Quiet a romantic marriage occurred on Roan Hill, ‘neath the overspreading cedars, on Tuesday, the 9th

General Wilder on the move, A double wedding, Murder by dynamite 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, ...

May 8, 1868: According to The East Tennessee Union Flag, “The Ministerial Association of the Methodist E. Church for the Jonesboro District will organize in the town of Jonesboro’ on Thursday the 21st of May at 11 o’clock, A.M., and will be protracted over the following Sunday. Ministers and laymen, and the public generally, are cordially invited to attend.” The East Tennessee Union Flag was a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way on the masthead. In the pages of the newspaper, however, it was spelled that way, as well as Jonesboro and Jonesboroâ...