Monthly Archives: April 2021

Spring is on the Way

Posted on April 24, 2021 by admin

Spring is definitely on its way. My pink tulips have finished blooming, and the red ones are gorgeous. What shrubs that survived look well, but not splendid. Trees are another question. My oleander is as dead as a door nail, … Continue reading →

Posted in Greenville, Historical tidbits, North Texas History, Texas | Leave a comment

Etta Booth Mayo and Carrie Nation

Posted on April 17, 2021 by admin

Bettina Zvanut at the Commerce Public Library and I have been working on information of two interesting women. Recently, Bettina put together this piece that I am submitting. Maybe someone can add to our knowledge of Etta Booth Mayo of … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical tidbits, North Texas History, Texas | Leave a comment

Courthouse Burned One Year After Construction

Posted on April 12, 2021 by admin

In June 1870 a young attorney arrived in Greenville. T. D. Montrose wrote that when he first saw the courthouse, it was a two-story brick structure, much shackled and dilapidated with dimensions of about 40 feet by 40 feet. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment