North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-10-30
LEROY. Mimi. Oct. "a. 1867.

GAsoi, Auu., wv 81, ACots
DEAR TINES Surprising that few
lines from this new Town would be accep-
table to you and your readers, I have con-
Guided to address you. Leroy, although,
less than GO days old, already numbers
sixty buildings, and is fast putting on blu.
siness airs. To give your readers some.
thing of an idea of the progress of this
town, l will mention the leading business
houses and improvements.
First corner of Main and Broadway,
running west, is the building of Corbit {
Allen, 24x46. two stories high, and as tho
roughly finished building as you can find
anywhere. This is designed for Hard
ware store. The goods are now on the
way and will soon be opened. m
Second comes tho building Of Messrs.
Smith 4 Carson. 22x5O, two stories high,
and finished from cellar to garnet. This is
designed for Boot and Shoe, store and
mandatory. They are, already working
some five or six men, and would employ
more if they could be got.
Third is the building of VIM. S. Gill
son, 20x40, two stories high and well fin
ished. This is designed for Dry Goods
and general variety store. Mr., G.. is one
of the old settlers, and is, amply able to
fill his store, and will do it. ,i.no
Fourth is the building of Mr.. Hugs,
2Ox3O, two stories high. Is designed for
general variety store. .i arad,
Fifth: then comes the building of j. J..
Clemmer, of Cresco. 1t is 2Ox30. two sto'
ries high, and is finished off in superb
style for a Drug store. This will be one of
the neatest and best filled drug store in the
interior, and reflects much credit upon the
liberality and largc-heartedness of its pro-
jector. ..,g.., saa .,sf sa.tai..- ~ .t,.g
Then comes, ON the same street, some
five or six smaller establishments among
which I will mention the Grocery store of
Mr.. Odell /; the Dry goods aud Grocery
store of Hirshfeh 4 Bro, engineered by
Wolf Green the Furniture establishment
of Mason Edes, and the store of Mesrs.
Trillbright & Co. aaaa53o
On the opposite side of the street are
several buildings,-two designed for gen
eral variety stores, and others for boarding
houses, butcher shops, saloons, &c. = 5''
On Main street, going east from Broad
way, on the corner is the building of j.
w. Hill, late of North McGregor. This is
a good structure, 2Ox4O feet two stories
high, and well finished from cellar up
Is now being filed with Groceries and
Crockery. On the opposite corner is the
building Of Mr.. Mckee, 24x4o, two stories,
which they are now talking Of turning in
to a. hotel. There are quite number of
other buildings being erected for shops &C.,
on this street. Il. -,
Mr.. w. S. Potter has quite nice resi-
dence on Broadway, completed !; and Mr..
Teller is building himself good comfort
able house. 1914 Hl.8a
There are six Warehouses erected and
owned as follows No. l, Teller. No. 2,
Gregory. No. 3, Potter. No. 4, Hunting
& Bassctt. No. S, Ben. Hunting. No. 6,
Gilchrist & Henderson. These are all res
pectable buildings and are doing II good
living business. " e 'f aal
The Railway company have not been
sparing in improvements at this point
The Depot building is 34xS4 feet, and is
well finished. The Tank house is large
and complete in all its apartments. There
are two long side tracks, turn tables, &C.,
indeed, every convenience that could be
asked or expected. ~. f",..-sa5 ~
The management Of the sale Of lots is
with Mr.. o. McCraney, of your place, and
SO far have heard but one expression on
the part of purchasers, and that is approx
al Of his course. He is liberal and accom-
modating to all, and his word in regard to
sales is taken and considered by all as good
as his bond. Next week you shall hear
from me in regard to the, business pros
poets of the place. a,biiud gdi 10 +.
Yours respectfully. INDEX.