was elected W. M. Messrs. J. P. Dutton, J. Nicholson, Joseph Butler, E. M. S. Butler, Charles White and J. T. Berryhill were leading members. The organization is still sustained.

I. 0. 0. F.

Springville Lodge, No. 227, was organized September 8, 1871, with the following charter members: John Christman, N. G.; Robert Patton, V. G.; J. R. Campbell, Rec. Sec.; Wm. Byres, P. S.; E. D. Jones, Treas.; M. V. Hostler, Murray Patton and C. G. Smith.

Meetings were held in the hall over John Christman's store until 1874, when the Lodge erected the second story over J. R. Campbell's harness shop, where they have a nicely furnished hall, with carpet and complete regalia. The Lodge is out of debt and has money at interest.

The present officers are: William Mentzer, N. G.; James Cornell, V. G.; E. D. Jones, R. S.; E. F. Cole, P. S.; John Christman, Treas. Their hall is also occupied by the

A. O. U. W.

Burns Lodge, No. 118, was organized June 17, 1877, with the following charter members: E. F. Cole, P. M. W.; S. Morton, M. W.; G. L. Wilson, T. W.; James Cornell, O.; G. L. Durno, R.; E. B. Wilber, H. Wynans, Wm. Giffin, C. A. Giffin, Daniel Doan, E. Johns, William Mentzer, Mr. Amidon, John Bardue, W. N. Dunlap and Jacob Bishop. The two last named have withdrawn, and no additional members have been received. The society meets every two weeks, although no work has yet been accomplished..

The Sons of Temperance and Reform Club have organizations at Springville, and it may be said to its credit that no saloon has been brought within its limits.

VIOLA.

(Brown Township.)

Among the pioneer settlers in this vicinity was E. M. Crow, the first settler in Linn County, who located a half mile southeast of the village site, in July, 1837. He now resides five miles northeast.

One of the oldest roads in the county, called the "Big Woods road," passes through Viola from northwest to southeast. On this, at distances of about onehalf mile apart, there settled the following men, before 1844: John Moorehouse (since deceased), one and a half miles northwest; John Peet (deceased), and son, R. Peet, who still resides at Viola, one mile northwest (1843); Samuel Kelley, who has moved West, one-half mile northwest; John Rundall, at the village site; E. M. Crow, one-half mile southeast; Charles Hazelrigg (1842), three-quarters of a mile southwest.

There were also, off the road: Margaret Hardin, two and a half miles north, now one of the old settlers of the village; William Gillilan, Sr. (now deceased), and family, one mile west (1843); Thoroughman, who died in Benton County, one mile west of north (1844).

In 1846, Carmi Marshall settled one-half mile southeast. S. H. Marshall purchased land at that time, but did not move to it until 1854. Both now reside in the village. To the former is due the honor of raising the first fruit trees in that vicinity.

From that time the country filled up more rapidly, and space forbids the mention of the many old settlers since that time.

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The Rundall farm was sold to Gabriel Barkley, then to Joseph Leonard, in 1851.

At the time of the projection of the Dubuque, Marion & Western Railroad, in 1861, this vicinity had become thickly settled by an excellent farming community, to supply the demands of which the founding of a village was accomplished.

The first freight train which ran over this road was ditched near Viola, then called "Leonard's Station," May 9, 1861, killing Conductor Cummings and Engineer Smith.

Viola was laid out June 21, 1861, by P. Keeffe, Surveyor, on the land of Joseph Leonard and the Dubuque, Marion & Western Railroad (Edward Stinson, President), and was named by Mr. Leonard, after his daughter, Miss Vicla Leonard. An addition has been made by W. R. Brown.

The village was first called "Crow Creek Station," from the creek which passes through it, but when the post office was being obtained, the Post Office Department requested that another name be assumed. S. H. Marshall was appointed Postmaster, and has held the office to the present time; first at his farm, then J. L. Ingram and others were deputized, until Mr. Marshall moved to the village, ten years since.

The only building on the village site in 1861 was the district school house. In 1843, a log school house was built on the site of the present building, and was taught by Miss Malvina Wilcox, Romelia Peet, William Gillilan, Jr., and A. Warrington. After that term the building was moved one-half mile northwest, where school was held for four years longer by E. Barkley, J. Porter, William Carbee and Mrs. C. Sherwood.

In 1854, a new frame school house of one story was built at the old site, when S. H. Marshall was the first teacher. That building was afterward burned down, and the present two-story frame school house was erected. The present teachers are Miss Viola Leonard and Cenie Nuckolls.

In February, 1863, Lewis Ingram built the first store-room and second building in Viola, where he opened a general store. This building is on the east side of the railroad, and is now vacant. About two years later, Ulysses Doan, Jacob Balderson, Samuel Hampton and others built houses, and the latter built a store-room in connection with his residence.

Milton Moore built a blacksmith shop on the east side, and another was built by Matthew Bingham, who still operates it. The greater portion of the village was built at that time (1865).

A building was afterward erected by Henry Lonsberry, where he established a grocery, afterward a general store. This was continued by A. W. Chaffey, after about seven years, who moved to his present location; while in the old store room a saloon was opened, which is now operated by Michael Smith.

The depot was built in 1861, and Mr. Leonard was first Station Agent, followed by J. L. Ingram, the first business man of Viola, who also built a grain store room. In 1868, S. Marshall became associated in business with Mr. Ingram, and the firm of Ingram & Marshall do a general merchandising business. Mr. Ingram is agent of the American Express Company.

Besides these stores, there are now a wagon shop by L. V. Anderson, blacksmith shop by M. Bingham. Joseph Leonard is Justice of the Peace, and J. B. Sherwood, Constable.

The first public house was that of Joseph Leonard, and the first hotel was opened by George W. Meader. This is now continued by his widow as the Cottage Hotel. Stephen Brown has a boarding house, at present.

CHEESE FACTORY.

William Hill & Son, of New York, have operated a cheese factory at Springville for the past three years. During the present year they have built at Viola a substantial and commodious factory, which began operations on May 26, 1878, under the charge of E. Ball and Frank Beaver. They have two large vats of 600 gallons capacity each, and turn out about 550 pounds of cheese per day. The cream is shipped to Springville, where it is churned.

The enterprise is well supported by the farming community, and yields them about seventy cents per 100 pounds for their milk.

SAW-MILL.

In 1866, Joseph Leonard, the father of the village, built a saw-mill on Crow Creek, in town, which he operated until 1876, when it was taken down and moved west.

RELIGIOUS.

Meetings were held in 1842, by Rev. Mr. Bennett, in a little cabin in the edge of Jones County. These were moved to the house of Mr. Hazelrigg, in the same year, and were continued there and at other private residences until the school house was built. The first Sabbath school was organized in 1843, by Miss Malinia Wilcox. The Methodist Episcopal denomination have had a society there since the village was organized. It is now in a prosperous condition.

The Baptist Church was organized in 1867, but as the number of members was reduced to twelve, in 1874, the society is not now active.

TODDVILLE.

(Monroe Township.)

This little place is located on the Postville Division of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railroad, ten miles northwest of the city of Cedar Rapids. Jacob Todd purchased the mill property owned by J. B. Green, a mill established in 1850 by Lewis & Cramer. John F. Chamberlain, who came to Cedar Rapids in 1844, was appointed Postmaster four years ago, and is the "oldest settler." He keeps a small stock of miscellaneous goods.

W. H. Morris, dry goods, and J. M. Newman, groceries, constitute the mercantile interests of the place. There is a jeweler and barber in the place.

Although living about two miles from the station, Charles Weeks, the successful hog-breeder, should be mentioned in connection with this place, since this is his post office address. Mr. Weeks resides on the William Chamberlain farm, on Section 5, Monroe Township. His swine-yards are called "The Otter Creek Swine Farm," because of the stream which flows through the place.

Mr. Weeks began business in 1875 with a herd of twelve hogs. In 1876, he sold 112 head; in 1877, 172 head; this year he will dispose of 300 head, and by 1880, he hopes to reach 1,000. Instead of filling the market too full, he cannot begin to meet the demand. His system of work is practical, and he has become master of the situation. He deals in Poland-China and Berkshire breeds exclusively. His sheds are the perfection of neatness, and his stock is the most vigorous ever seen in the county. He sells solely by auction, in the month of September of each year, and has established a reputation for honesty which is a guarantee of prosperity. The work Mr. Weeks is doing for the farmers of Linn, in the improvement of the great staple, hogs, is a lasting and beneficial one. There is a good school house in this place. The first teacher was B. J. Roy. The last was Miss Ophelia Harrison.