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April 6, 1866: The East Tennessee Union Flag opined and advertised, “The editor of the Union Flag rejoices in possessing a new cooking stove – purchased from Messers. Coffman & Eames of this place, and takes pleasure in saying that it gives entire satisfaction. They have more of the same pattern.” The East Tennessee Union Flag was a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way on the masthead. The city was spelled as Jonesboro in other parts of the newspaper. April 6, 1899: The Comet carried several short obituary announcements. “John Stallings died Tues...

March 16, 1866: The East Tennessee Union Flag reported recent Washington County election results. S.T. Shipley was elected Sheriff. Maj. James E. Deacons was elected Circuit Court Clerk, while John F. Grisham was selected County Court Clerk. Capt. George McPherson was elected trustee, J.J. Yeager was elected revenue collector, and Lt. G.W. Douglas was elected register. The East Tennessee Union Flag was a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way at the time. March 16, 1892: The Comet reported several items of interest to readers. “Dr. Bolton’s new residence is ...

Feb. 16, 1866: The East Tennessee Union Flag reported that the Franklin Academy, located about six miles from Jonesborough, would “resume operations February 15th under the direction of W.G. Gibbs. Boarding can be had near the Academy at $3 per week.” “Tuition fee ranging from $7 to $15, and payable at the close of the five month session.” Jonesborough was spelled that way in 1866. Three dollars in 1866 is now worth about $49.15. Seven dollars is currently worth about $114.67, and $15.00 is worth about $246.00. (Source: www.in2013dollars.com) Feb. 16, 1888: According to Th...

Jan. 26, 1888: The Comet reminded readers that there would be a total eclipse of the moon the following Saturday night.