Johnson City Press history

26, 1845: The Jonesborough Whig and Independent Journal reported, “In this County, on the 20th instant, by Rev.

18, 1846: The Jonesborough Whig and Independent Journal reported, “Married, On (sic) Wednesday evening the 11th inst., by the Rev.

Jonesborough was spelled in that way in 1857.

The East Tennessee Union Flag was a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way in 1868.

The Herald and Tribune was, and still is, a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way in 1873.

The Herald and Tribune was, and still is, a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way in 1874.

The Herald and Triune was, and still is, a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way in 1875.

The Herald and Tribune was, and still is, a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way in 1880.

7, 1889: According to The Comet, “As previously announced, Mr.

28, 1890: The Arkansas Gazette, a newspaper in Little Rock, reported recent banks that had been incorporated. “Banks have been incorporated at Dardenelle, Ark.; Savannah, Ga.; Florence, S.C.; Bristol, Tenn., and Johnson City, Tenn.”

2, 1891: The Sentinel reported, “W.D. Peters, Esq., formerly of the Johnson City Press, was down to see the sights of Morristown Saturday.”

As mentioned elsewhere in this column the Herald and Tribune was, and still is, a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way in 1896.

25, 1902: The Comet informed readers that “A neat delivery wagon has been purchased and ‘put into commission’ by the Johnson City Steam laundry.

July 27, 1918: Frank T. Williams was born to George Q. and Mollie B. Williams.

The Herald and Tribune was, and still is, a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled as Jonesboro in 1921.

17, 1926: The Chattanooga Times reported, with a dateline of Johnson City, “Alma Tipton, confessed slayer of 12-year-old Novella Winkle at Greeneville last August, was today adjudged insane in the supreme court (sic) reviewing her appeal from the twenty-eight-year sentence imposed by the jury.

7, 1929: The Jeffersonian Democrat reported on a very sick former resident of Brookville, who had a current connection to Johnson City. ‘Mrs.

17, 1930: The Johnson City Staff News reported on the snow that had recently hit Johnson City. “Johnson City was busy all day Wednesday digging its way from under the heaviest snow of the year which began falling Tuesday night about 11 o’clock.

18, 1931: Members of the Monday Club learned of some of the expectations they needed to observe. “In the event a Monday Club member is seen ‘chewing gum’ during a general meeting … the said member will receive a written reprimand signed by the president and the recording secretary.

27, 1935: The Johnson City Chronicle reported, “Earl Sell, county court clerk, told police last night five red hogs had been stolen from his farm near Johnson City and offered a reward of $100 for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who stole them.”

27, 1940: The Johnson City Press reported that several local young men had recently enlisted in the service. “… applicants were accepted for the United States Army yesterday by Sergeant Charley R. Price, recruiting officer in charge of the local sub-station.

27, 1946: Seventy-five years ago today, the Johnson City Press-Chronicle reported “Attendance and interest in the Girls’ Club this fall since the appointment of a full-time director are constantly growing, according to club officials.”

28, 1950: Readers of the Johnson City Press-Chronicle learned that Frank Kelly, the father of George W. Kelly, executive editor of the newspaper, was seriously ill at his home, located in Seven Mile Ford, Virginia.

7, 1954: First Christian Church observed Homecoming Sunday, according to its church bulletin of that date.

28, 1956: Readers of the Johnson City Press-Chronicle found several college football scores from games played the day before above the masthead.

July 27, 1957: In over-the-masthead headlines, readers of the Johnson City Press-Chronicle learned, “”Crumley Wins Decisively In Voting.”

25, 1960: Readers of the Johnson City Press-Chronicle read, “James R. Miller’s interest in Inter-State Foundry was purchased last week by Ben M. Crumley.”

17, 1967: The Johnson City Press-Chronicle reported that Robert Ritchie, who was 4 years old and who lived on Southwest Avenue, had recently been treated and released at Johnson City Memorial Hospital.

The Union Flag was a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way in 1968.

18, 1969: The Johnson City Press-Chronicle reported on plans for the upcoming Centennial celebration, in the form of a Christmas parade. “Johnson City’s yearlong Centennial celebration will have a year-ending boost Dec.

26, 1975: The Johnson City Press-Chronicle carried an advertisement for the grand opening of The Book Shop on November 28th and 29th.

“The mall was last sold in 1989 to a limited partnership that included The Church of England.”

7, 1992: The Junior League of Johnson City held their first Bag-a-Bargain sale, raising over $30,000 for the community.

27, 1996: Twenty-five years ago today, with the byline of Phyllis Johnson, the Johnson City Press reported, “The Mall at Johnson City is close to being sold, and according to sources with knowledge of the particulars, the buyer may have plans for a major expansion.”