The Green Forest tribune., 1900-04-05


 rectors have purchased a beauti- ful four acre tract in the Carter addition, northeast of the public square, and will build handsome and elegant S5,000 school builG- ing. 1t is not yet decided wheth- CT work will begin early enough on the structure this year to admit of it's occupancy. at the coming fall term. The building of it, however, is assured. This school is in session ten months of the year, but the school fund does net ordinarily permit of more than six months of free school-the addi- tionai four months is select. A mention of Green Forests high school without some reference to Prof. II. P. Burney, principal, would be incomplete. We do not flatter that untiring educator when we say that to his efforts is largely due the success of this school. His indefatigable ener- gies, coupled with devotion to his profession, has placed this school in the front rank of the best schools in Northwest Arkansas and made it facile princeFs in Carroll county. Professor Burney was educated at the University of Mississippi. For the past eight years he has been at the head of this school and his work has been so satisfactory to our peo- | pie that the school board has se- cured his services for a term of five years on a contract. As an evidence of Professor Burney's high standing as an educator, State SUTeIinttr6ent JorGon honored him with the appoint ment of County Normal eonduc- tor four successive years. THE TRIBUNE's mention of Professor Burney, in the write up of Green Forest s high school, IS gratify- ing because his scholarly attain ments and hard work for the suc- cess and upbuilding of our high school are deserving of all that we have said of him.
 Church Organiza tions.
 Green Forest has four church organizations, namely: Methodist ] Episcopal, Methodist Episcopal, ! South, Baptist and Christian. At this time there is but one church edifice in the city, that of the Methodist Episcopal, South. Itis understood that two of these or ganizations contemplate building suitable places of worship at an early date. The Methodist Epis- copal church, South, is credited with the largest membership and is perhaps the most flourshing.
 Civic Societies.
 There are three secret orders here: Masonic, l. 0. o. F and G. A. R. The Odd Fellows and Masonic orders hold meetings in the third story of the high school building. The Odd Fellows were organized about four years ago, and the Masons perfected an organization here some sixteen years ago.
 Business Chances.
 There are fine openings for good, live business men in Green Forest, and those seeking business chances will Go well to investigate the situation at once. We GO not hesitate to invite people of this class here, as we are confi- dent that the clear headed busi- ness man would not be disappoint- ed in visiting our town with view of locating.
 industrial Needs.
 At this time it is impossible to determine intellirently just what industries could be main tained in Green Forest. ConGi- tions have much to do with these matters. As the town advances in it's growth demands for various industrial interests will material ize. ltseems certain that shereis urgent demand at this time for g
 Canning Factory
 in Green Forest. This is a splen- did vegetable country and it is safe to say thousands of bush < els of these products are annu- ally wasted because the home supply exceeds the demand. Take the one product, tomatoes, a vegetable which is DTofitablv can-