On this day in 1905, Congressman W. P. Brownlow sent a three-year-old, 250 pound, black bear named \u201cFannie\u201d to the city as a gift. Apparently there was a zoo located at Mountain Home, because the bear was to be housed there.<\/p>\n
Speaking of bears, regarding the question \u201cdoes a bear s- – – in the woods?\u201d we have an answer. <\/p>\n
Yes, but not for much longer.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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