The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-01-26
GREENSBORO.

ANIGeta@O0AUs EAA-s Jan. &o.--IADuEn
Greensboro has never achieved the
fame tAat promoters prophesied for it
during the tobacco boom several
years age. Il is a thriving little town,
and . town with q future. After the
| tobacco craze was over. Greensboro
came very near bidding farewell for
ever to earthly Joys, but thanks TO the
indefatigable enthusiasm OF some Of
its cttizsns. 1t has taa1an on new
life and now bids fair to take
tts place among the hourishing towns
OF the State. A beautiful new school
building has been erected and a move
ment for a town hall and public read
ing room is on foot.
Two weeks ago, a mass meeting Of
the people OF the town was held in
the Woodmen's hall, and . Greensboro
Improvement Association was organic
ed with the following off1eers: Miss
Farris Davis, president; Mrs. T. B.
Fletcher, V1ce-president; Miss Jessie
Brewer, secretary and treasurer. A
committee with DIR. Gardener as chair
man was appointed to look after the
sanitation of the town. MIR. Brewer
was appointed chairman of the tree
committee.
During the past two weeks, a great
deal has been accomplished. A num-
Der of shade trees have been put out,
and the streets are in much better
condition.
The two new ministers, with their
families are In town. Mr.. Barrett, OF
the Methodist church, has moved into
the parsonage recently furnished for
him. Mr.. Thompson, of the Baptist
church. viii move his family here as
soon as parsonage can be provided.
The B. z. P. U, which was organ
ICED only a short time ago is doing
excellently. At every meeting new
members are added, and great deal
of interest is shown.
One of the most enjoyable affairs of
the kind ever held In Greensboro was
an oyster roast given by the B. Y. ?.
u. on Tuesday night. Almost every
one In town was there and there were
some out town guests. 4 very orig
inal feature was the song written by
Miss Ethel Shepard, and sung by the
girls.
On Monday evening. Miss Clara
Fletcher entertained Informally for
Mrs. Lambert and Miss Jones OF
Quincy.
On the same evening the friends Of
prised' them at their home. The out
of-town guests were Mr.. SCARBOROUGH,
Of Quincy, and Mr.. Fletcher, Of River
Junction.
Mr.. Kom and Mr.. Varmin, two young
men from Wisconsin. who are visiting
near here. spent Sunday at the home
Of Mr.. j. L. Shepard.
Miss Belle Davis. who is teaching at
Sa
with her parents.
Mr.. Taunton and Mr.. Lycurgus
Davis, of Hosford. were also guests at
the Davis home Sunday.
Mrs. Cumbie and daughter, Mrs.
Campbell, left today for a short visit
in Fanville, Georgia.
Mr.. r. L. Greene has returned after
pleasant visit to his brother, c. p.
Greene. Of Atlanta.
Miss Minta Gardener returned Sun
day from q two weeks visit to rela-
tives in Psvo, Georgia.
Mr.. Fielder McKowen Is the new
bookkeeper in the employ OF the
Greensboro Supply Co.
Mr.. T. 3. Fletcher is In Apalachieola
on business this week.
Mr.. Frank Davis. of Quincy and Mr..
II. S. Davis, Of Hosford, were in town
Tuesday night for the party.
Mr.. j. Gardener, of Pavo, Georgia,
has returned home after a short visit
with friends here.
The friends Of Mr.. Glen Brewer viii
be glad to learn that he has recovered
from his recent afflietion.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Green will be glad to know that their
little son who was SO very iIi last
week Is well again.
Mrs. II. A. Davis and Mrs. Inman
spent Saturday in Hosford. Mr.. Davis
accompanied them home Saturday
night and remained in Greensboro
until Monday morning.