The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-05
FRANKVILLE.


The style of its improvements Our first view OF
it was in the Spring OF 1854, while we were in
lulging in Western ramble. There were then
but three or four houses in it; one WAS a neat
frame, then, and now occupied by the Town Pro- !
prictor, F. Teabout Esq. whose store at that time
was ans by 10 sl'anty about large enough to admit
Of one customer. The shanty was cyammcd full Of
goods however, and from the rafting OF the "yel
low boys on the counter, We were forced to the
conclusion that it was an excellent place for bust
ness. 60. Az 81
The spring was opening with an unprecedented
rush oftraycl the surrounding country was settling
as fast as human beings could drive on a quarter
section and camp; and we were assured by Mr.. T
that that small store was receiving about 800
day for goods! There was one other store there
but the goods were either not put up, or were be-
ing invoiced. There was no business doing 1.-THE
last store andas we did not make the acquaintance
Of the owner, we cannot remember his name
There was no Tavern, in the village, and we were
indebted to the kindness OF the village proprietor
for an excellent supper and breakfast and com
Portable nights lodging. During the conversation
of the evening, Teabout told us his plans in rela-
ton to the future of his village. He owned large
tractof land in the vicinity, and it was his design
to offer the most liberal inducements to settlers,
and in the mean time he should do all he could
individually, to make the place a desirable and
profitable residence for those who were seeking
western home. There should be good school
house, good tavern, a Town Hall for Lectures
and Dancing parties, and good Church, ifhe had
to put all of themup himself. 49,. ..'''
We mention these matters now for two reasons:
first, to show those acquainted with the Town of
to-day, what short time it requires in this favor
ed region, to put up the germ of a promising in
terror city secondly, to exhibit the success that
must crown the efforts of every proprietor, if he
but gets right plans in his head, and exerts him.
self to carry them out We believe every expec-
tation named to us by our host, has been reaiz-
ed. JAVA It
FRASKvrLLE is situated on the State Road lead
ing from McGrcgor to DEBORAH, the County seat
of Wmneshiek Co. 1t is l2 miles east of Deco
rah, and 80 miles west of McGresor. 1t is near
the Timber that marks the course of Yellow Riv-
er, and Immediately north and adjoining the village
is as handsome agrOve as nature ever made. 1t is
this grove, so gratefulas shade in summer, and
as defence in winter, that enhances its excel
lence of location Fine springs of water are found
on or near, the townsite, and timber in abundance
stares you in the face in almost all directions
The sight of Trees in a country where Prairie is
the rule, is very agreeable-they beset SO many
suggestions of convenience. and comfort
Washington Prairie in the immediate vicinity
Of Fransvtlie is certainly one of the most beauti-
full bodies of land in hestate and it is as valuable
as tits beautiful. We know, by reputation, some
of its earliest settlers, the Boards and the Stan
tons of La Porte Co, Indiana. We know every
foot of the splendid prairie country they removed
FROM and naI sincerity say, though it would be
"hiSh treason to utter it ut La Porte, that WASH
| ington is more beautiful in location, more vall-
able in depth of soil than Door Prairie, the boast
of Northern Indiana. gsF. .-.s.,.,,.T
The Northwestern Rail- Road is surveyed
through the village and the Depot site agreed up
on. The extraordinary success this enterprise has
met with, puts its speedy construction beyond a
doubt-the work will be commenced early in the
Spring, and it cannot be long before the Locomo
tive will call at this prosperous village to receive
and deliveries Carloads ofpassengers and freight
Three good stores, owned respectively by Teabout
& Olsen, P.Lathlop, and P. K. Beard, are now
in operation and they are each doing very large
business in supplying the well settled country with
the articles known to mercantile trade. There is
also Stove and Tin Store owned by White. &
Stanton who are doing an excellent business
There are two Hotels which will compare well with
any houses north or west the City of DuBuque
they are owned severally by r. Lathrop and G
Wagner. P, aes.g.a5 .gICI "a. e.,..i ..,r.,,
Mr.. I.athrop favored US recently with an interio,
view of his commodious House, and we came to
the conclusion that $50 guests might be comior
tably lodged in its rooms. "A Ball room about
Is by 60is one of its features, and though it may
be no recommendation in the eyes of the. "uncC
guid." we will state for the benefit of SINNERS
that there is some dancing done up there. Steam
Saw Mill has been in operation for more than a
year. There are three Blacksmith Shops, a Wag
on shop and Cooper shop. The Messrs. Powell
intend soon to start a Plough and Tanning Mill
Mandatory. Messrs. Teabout g. Olson are build
ing Steam FIGURING Mill which will be running
! on the LIST of January next. This will be the
browning move in settling the growth of the vii
lage on permanent grounds "a FIGURING Mill is the
greatest gravitatng force that village can have,
and in country capable of such an immense grain
production We wonder they are not mores fire.
A quent gaHs ..F: II
j Frankville's most distinguished feature, how.
ever, and one which justly excites the pride of heI
citizens, is the neat and handsomely furnished
CHURCH which owes its erection to the liberal pub
lie spirit Of the enterprsing proprietor Of the viii
lage. Other men may profess a louder anxiety
about morals and good order, but we rarely find
one who is entitled to the credit of doing more than
FRANK TEABoUr! The Town he is building can
not stop, nor recedc., 1t has all the go-ahead
elementsit is neatly bult. well located plenty Of
wood and water convenient to it, a wealthy farm
ing interest surrounding it, an important Rail
Road touching it, as healthy a point as can be
found any where, and an active working set Of in
habitants. All these advantages are guarantees
that mechanics of all kinds and Industrious emf
grants from the oyer-crowdcd east, can here find