Today in Johnson City History, Sunday, August 9, 2026
Mountain City murder and more
Monday, August 9, 1926: A century ago today, the Johnson City Staff-News reported a story with a dateline from Mountain City. Readers learned that “Edward Roberts was shot and instantly killed near his home in Doe Valley late Saturday afternoon.
“Elbert Fritts and son, Wayne, are held in connection with the killing, under $5000 bond each.
“Meager and conf…