On this day in 1905, Congressman W. P. Brownlow sent a three-year-old, 250 pound, black bear named “Fannie” to the city as a gift. Apparently there was a zoo located at Mountain Home, because the bear was to be housed there.
Speaking of bears, regarding the question “does a bear s- – – in the woods?” we have an answer.
Yes, but not for much longer.
On the same day that Fannie arrived, it was also announced that a private corporation had been established, with the goal of building a sewer system in Johnson City. This corporation was funded with capital stock of $2500.00.
