A hardware store has been established by H. H. Fay, who is now Postmaster. A livery stable is operated by Henry Long; a millinery shop by Mrs. E. J. Salmon; attorney at law, E. J. Salmon; harness shop, by John Stevens, 1878. Mr. E. D. Wilson was the first physician, in 1868, followed by Dr.J. A. Dix, 1872. There are now three blacksmith shops, by Jacob Eastman, William Buckingham and John E. Atwood; a wagon shop by M. Payton; two carpenter shops, by Philo Chester and D. S. Fay.

Methodist preaching had been held in the vicinity for many years before the organization of the village. Since that time the Pastors have been Rev. Mr. Belt, 1869, Rev. Mr. Young, Rev. Mr. Kirkpatrick, Rev. James Schull, and at present Rev. Mr. Belt officiates. Services are held in the Congregational church.

The Congregational Society was organized about two years before the village was laid out, by Rev. Mr. Spell, who was succeeded as Pastor by Rev. E. Č. Downs, then Rev. Mr. Frye, then Rev. Mr. Lockridge, the latter of Center Point, while the former Pastors lived at Paris.

A Union Sabbath school is held in the church.

The Christian denomination have one of the oldest societies in the vicinity. They, however, have never erected a church, but hold services in the Congregational church.

An Odd-Fellows Lodge was organized there in the Fall of 1876.

LA FAYETTE.

(Otter Creek Township.)

The original claimant to the site of this hamlet, which is located in Section 28, in Otter Creek Township, was John Nevins, who built a saw-mill on the stream, above the present mill-site, in 1845.

In 1849, John H. Yambert purchased the mill and about thirty acres of land, of Nevins, and 200 acres of the Government. He moved the mill to where it now stands.

In 1875, Frederick Notbohm built a grist-mill on the power, and is still operating it.

The first store was opened in 1853, by Harrison Metcalf; the second, in 1868, by Richard Lanning; the third, by G. W. Fry.

In 1867, the Church of Christ was established by Rev. N. A. McConnell. The leading men of the society were James, William and John Fleming, George Cochrane, J. B. Greene, George O. Smith, James Hasty, Henry Harris, and

others.

A Farmers' Club Hall was built in 1866, with L. F. Dance, James H. Mason, John Lanning, Charles Weeks, A. F. Yambert, Amos Brenamen and others as influential members of the society. The hall is 26x40 feet in size, and is used for public meetings.

The post office was located at the village in 1851, with Richard Lanning, Postmaster. The office called La Fayette was opened at a much earlier day, at Brown's mill, but, after several removals, it was settled permanently in the vil lage. The Postmaster is one of the oldest officers, if not the oldest, in term of service in the county.

The first school house was erected in 1856, and John Russell chosen teacher. The present building was put up in 1874, and is a credit to the place. Samuel Armstrong was the last teacher.

A nursery and fruit farm is maintained by William Kolb & Sons, who do a good business and supply the entire neighborhood with fruit trees, shrubs, etc.

The leading industry of the place is the "Twin Brothers' Creamery,' the third of the chain of Crawford Bros. dairies. It is now making about 1,000 pounds of cheese and 200 pounds of butter daily, with a capacity of using 25,000 pounds of milk. The business is but just established, and has already secured more milk than was pledged before the works were erected. The Crawford Bros. have two other creameries, one at Waubeck and one at Central City.

Dr. Stevens is the resident physician.

To the northeast of La Fayette, about five miles distant, lies the little postvillage of Flemingville; while south of the former, on the creek, is situated a grist-mill belonging to A. Habitzel.

This section of country is destined to become a rich dairying and hoggrowing region. It is well watered, well shaded in convenient localities, and

has a rich soil.

SPRINGVILLE.

(Brown Township.)

Nathan Brown, after whom Brown Township received its name, was an old Revolutioner, who came West and settled one mile southwest of the village site in 1839, where he lived until his death. His son, Horace N. Brown, still resides on the old homestead.

In 1840, Isaac Butler, generally known as "Col. Butler," with his family, including sons A. M. S. Butler, now in Missouri, Joseph S. Butler, and stepson, Calvin Newman, settled near the village site. Joseph Butler now resides adjoining town on the south, while the farm of Mr. Newman bounds it on the north.

In 1842, the first post office was established in the township, by Col. Butler, being the third office in the county, under the name Springville, from the large, sparkling springs which are peculiar to this locality. Mail was received on horseback weekly.

Among

Many settlers soon filled up the fertile prairies in the vicinity. them were J. M. Oxley, 1844, now living west of the village; Hosea White, Moses P. Wynans and J. P. Hoffman.

The three latter, together with Joseph S. Butler, had the village laid off, March 22, 1856, by Samuel W. Durham, surveyor, on the west half of the southwest quarter of Section 28, and the east half of the southeast quarter of Section 29, Township 84, Range 5, on the south side of the creek.

Col. Butler acted as Justice of the Peace, and kept a small store in an addition to his house, from about 1845. He moved to Tama County in 1854.

In that year, A. P. Risley opened a store at Springville, before the village had been laid out, and became Postmaster.

In 1855, Horace Medcalf of Anamosa, with William Sterling as manager, followed Mr. Risley in the store room which had been built by him. This building was purchased by J. S. Butler when the town was laid out, and is now standing unoccupied on the south side of town and east side of Main street.

New Linden. In the mean time, Mr. Risley opened a store one mile east, where, April 6, 1855, he and A. E. Simpson had a village named New Linden laid out on the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 28, and

the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 27, Township 84, Range 5, by P. S. Embree, Surveyor. A post office was established and New Linden began to assume the proportions of a village. A blacksmith shop was opened by Jacob Shadle, and a hotel by Isaac Pherrin, but the village was "killed by the railroad"—a verdict which must be rendered of many townsas the road was secured by Springville, and New Linden gradually yielded up the ghost, like Goldsmith's Deserted Village

One only master grasps the whole domain,

And half a tillage stints the smiling plain.

Mr. Sterling succeeded Mr. Risley as Postmaster at Springville.

The second building was built by J. S. Butler, as a residence, and is now occupied by George W. Wilson.

John Hoffman succeeded Mr. Sterling as storekeeper, Postmaster and Justice of the Peace.

About the time the village was laid off, Harvey Bruce built the Bruce Hotel, and has continued to operate it successfully to the present time. In the same year, Edwin Branch put up a residence and John W. Tailor established the blacksmith shop which is now operated by Bishop & Wilson.

The next store was operated by Joseph Hunt, who died two years later and was succeeded by Huff & Henry. In the mean time, James Freeman opened a store, and in 1862 John Christman first began business at Springville, under the firm name of P. & A. Christman.

Springdale had 101 inhabitants in 1860.

SCHOOLS.

The first school house was a small log building built in 1842. This was used until 1855, when a one-story frame house was built on High street, in which Miss Rhoda Thompson first taught. This building is now used as a dwelling. Soon after New Linden was established, the Springville school house was moved three-quarters of a mile west by action of the school district, and a new school site was located at New Linden, leaving Springville without educational facilities. In 1865 the present two-story brick school house was erected on the east side, at a cost of $1,200.

NORTH SPRINGVILLE.

In 1862, the Dubuque, Marion & Western Railroad was projected through Brown Township, and considerable controversy arose as to the question of its location through New Linden or Springville. By the energetic efforts of some prominent residents of the latter place, $6,500 was pledged, and the railroad thereby secured. Its route, however, passed on the north side of the creek and a quarter of a mile from the original village. Accordingly, "Jones & Co.'s addition to the town of Springville was made by Anson Jones, Joseph S. Butler and Peter Christman, June 13, 1866, being surveyed by P. Embree. Upon this portion of the town plat the great growth has occurred. A good depot was built, with William House as agent, followed by John Smead and the present station agent, Morton, who is also telegraph operator and express agent.

Springville was the western terminus of the railroad for four years, during which time the village enjoyed a rapid growth.. A wooden bridge connected the two divisions of the village until 1877, when a fine iron structure was erected.

BUSINESS INTERESTS.

One mile west of the village, a large frame flouring-mill, with stone basement, having two runs of stone, moved by water-power from Big Creek, has been in successful operation for the past eighteen years. Its proprietor is Mr. Zephney Stone.

A steam saw-milll was built two miles south of the village by Mark Reeves, and is now operated by Mr. Waters.

Six months since, the Steam Bracket Works were established in the village. Messrs. Willard, Carlisle & Perkins manufacture a general assortment of agents' supply goods in their department, and sell only through agents. They have a planing-mill, jig saws and all necessary machinery for rapid and first-class work.

The Springville Butter and Cheese Factory is the most important industrial element of the town. Three years ago, William Hill & Son, of New York, established this enterprise at Springville, and erected a large building near the creek, that the water from the spring might be utilized. The building is at least one hundred feet in length, having commodious rooms for vats, propelling engine, all necessary machinery, and a well-ventilated second story for storing the green cheese. It is estimated that there are 50,000 pounds now in stock. The price paid to the farmers for milk, during the month of June, 1878, averages about 70 cents per 100 pounds.

In

In 1878, this firm have erected two additional factories, one on Crab Apple Creek, three miles west, and another at Viola, five miles northeast. connection with the main factory at Springville is the churn department, operated by steam power. Cream is here churned from all three factories, and large quantities of butter are daily prepared for market. These gentlemen have placed a large amount of capital in this business, and deserve the patronage of the entire vicinity.

John Christman, one of the oldest business men of Springville, has been active in its interests. In 1870, he built an elevator of 25,000 bushels capacity and a large warehouse near it in the Fall of the same year. He has recently completed an elegant residence.

The business of the village at present embraces the following firms:

General Merchants-James Freeman, John Christman, Wilber & Durno (1873), John Hambleton. Druggists-W. M. Hopper, J. Erion (also bookstore). Harness makers-J. R. Campbell (1869), J. M. Long. Blacksmiths and wagon makers-Wilson & Bishop, E. L. Gregg. Shoemakers-W. P. Jackson, T. Hayes. Hardware, tinshop and agricultural implements-Corwin Stickney. Meat markets, Wm. Mentzer, Keenan & Jordan. Lumber and grain-John Christman. Grain dealer and broker-Joseph S. Butler. Milliners-Mrs. Vernon, Mrs. F. Calkins. Dentist-Gust. North, D. D. S. Physicians-Dr. B. S. Watson, Dr. J. S. Love, a successful practitioner of many years' residence there. Bruce Hotel-Harvey Bruce. Postmaster-G. L. Durno. Justices of the Peace-E. D. Jones, Robert Hodgin. ConstableDavid Wynans.

RELIGIOUS.

Methodist Church.-The first regular Pastor stationed at Springville was Rev. Asa Critchfield, who came in the Fall of 1855, and remained, preaching

in the school house, for two years. He was succeeded by Rev. I. K. Fuller, who continued services in the school house for one year, during which time the greatest religious revival occurred in the history of this class. In the Fall of 1858, F. C. Wolfe became the minister for two years, during which time an action was made toward the erection of a church building. In the Fall of 1860, Rev. H. W. Beach succeeded to the pastorate for one year, during which time the church was building. Rev. W. N. Brown next filled the pulpit for two years, being followed by Rev. Asa Critchfield for the same period. In the Fall of 1865, Rev. W. E. McCormac became Pastor, and remained three years, during which time the church building was completed and dedicated. Then followed Rev. D. C. Werts, for two years; Rev. I. K. Fuller, for two years; Rev. B. C. Barnes, for two years; Rev. J. M. Rankin, for three years, and Rev. W. F. Dove, the present Pastor.

The church building is of brick, about 30x50 feet in size

The Ladies' Social of this church purchased recently a bell costing $200, and had a suitable tower erected.

The Church is comparatively out of debt and in a flourishing condition. The records are incomplete and fail to show the date of organization.

Presbyterian Church.-At the regular Spring meeting of the Presbytery of Cedar, held at Marion, in April, 1857, a petition was presented to that body by that portion of the Church of Linn Grove living in the vicinity of Linden, for a separate organization at that place, whereupon Rev. Messrs. McKee, Marshall and Fullerton, and Elders William Goudy and William Vaughn, were appointed to meet at Linden, May 28, 1857, to effect such organization, if, in their judgment, it should be advisable. At the appointed meeting, Rev. A. S. Marshall preached, and the church was established, with the following members: John C. Pherrin (Elder) and Experience Pherrin, Isaac T. Pherrin and Harriet N. Pherrin, Thomas Giffin (Elder) and Margaret Giffin, Daniel and Eunice Carmichael and son Addison, John Dunlap and Ann E. Dunlap.

The first regular Pastor was Rev. J. S. Fullerton, who was followed by Rev. Alex. S. Marshall, as supply, in 1862-3, Rev. E. L. Dodder, Rev. R. L. Adams, stated supply, Rev. Austin M. Farmer and Rev. J. L. Wilson, who officiated from 1873 to April, 1878. Rev. Thomas S. Shaffer will soon take charge of this and Linn Grove stations.

The place of meeting was transferred to Springville from New Linden during the term of Rev. E. L. Dodder, 1861, where meetings were first held in the school house; but now, through the hospitality of the Methodist denomination, services are held in their church.

The society has a present membership of twenty-five, including some of its first members.

The Society of Friends have regular meetings at Springville, though their society is not sufficiently strong to build a meeting house. John F. Gritman is prominent in the organization.

The Wilbur Friends have also a society in this vicinity, of which Mr. Caleb Gregg is an active member. They have a good frame meeting house three miles north of the village.

A Baptist organization was effected in 1868, and had twenty-four members in 1874, but is not now in active operation.

A. F. & A. M.

About twenty years ago, the Masons organized a Lodge at Springville, in a room in Mr. Butler's residence, which was fitted up as a hall. Samuel Smith