Today in Johnson City History, Saturday, July 5, 2025
Happenings here and there
Thursday, July 5, 1900: One hundred and twenty-five years ago today, The Comet reported a variety of short news items, primarily of interest to local readers. Some of them are included in today’s column.
“Lucas Dixon was with the Bristol crowd on the 4th.”
“W. S. Crumley came down from Pineola to spend the 4th in the city.”
Pineola, North Carolina, is approximately 45 miles from Johnson City.
“Berney Burleson came into the city for the 4th.”
“Alex Farnsworth came to town to spend the 4th.”
“Mrs. M. A. Gentry is visiting Bristol relatives.”
“Miss Anna Faw was a Bristol visitor in the city yesterday.”