Saturday, December 26, 1925: A century ago today, the Johnson City Chronicle reported that “Silkey Onks was shot and killed by Oscar Robinson in an altercation last night about 6 o’clock. The killing took place in the Philipp’s apartment building, located between Buffalo street (sic for Street) and the Southern Railroad. Robinson escaped and was at large late last night.
Today in Johnson City History, Friday, December 26, 2025
A killing, Christmas liquor and much more
