Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-12

Otiey, let me mention my friend, w.
M. Donnel, who Is the author OF an
interesting and profitable work enti-
tied "Pioneers OF Marion County"
Tho book contains BAG pages, and fur
nishes an interesting history OF the
first settlement In the county aud
its growth up to 1872. This book
will be mailed to any address on re-
ceipt Of ~, Address w. M. Donnel,
Otley, Iowa.
WHEELING.
You have been convinced on the
way by the GOODNESS Of the air that
we are not In Virginia, aud are not
surprised to find only a small town Of
about $50 Inhabitants, a good school
house, two stories high, two teachers
and 20 scholars; one Westinghouse,
belonging to the Methodist denom-
nation; two stores I; one cabinet and
one blacksmith shop, and one hotel.
PLEAsASTyILLE.
A place Of 500 inhabitants, contain
ing eight stores, one Of them the
Jordan Brothers, doing as big bus
mess as any firm in the county |;
three shops; three doctors; one law
yer, Austin q. Hays; one Touring
mill. The city il Incorporated, but
we did not learn the officers names.
Two good meeting houses, Method
list and Christian denominations,
having $50 members; fine brick
school-house, 35xG0, three stories
high, the upper story being occupied
by Pleasant Lodge, No. l2s, A. T..
~ A. NJ, having So members.
There are 2 teachers and an average
attendance Of 100 scholars in the
school. Pleasantville Is also on the
line OF the A., X. q ID. railroad.
NEWBERN.
A small portion is i'm Lucas county.
II is quite pleasant place, and has
good farming country all around il.
We have not time to stop long, so
drive around to the new Touring
mill, then past the new school house,
with Masonic Hall up stairs, past
the Cumberland Presbyterian, Uni
ted Brethren and Methodist meet
ing-houses, again two hotels and
three stores meet our view
three blacksmith and one wag-
IDn shop attract our attention
then friend Gregg with his portable
Canvas Photograph Gallery stops Us
moment, tells there are about 200
inhabitants, besides three doctors
living there, aud that the Newburn
Normal School, Rev. III. w. Zentz.
Principal, with two assistants, is a
success and well patronized.
Then "back ward, turn backward"
and northeast we go, through the
rich farming country all covered
with snow, till the small town Of
DALLAS
attracts our attention, with large
farms and rich farmers, all worthy
Of mention. The Dallas House, u.
Buckalew, proprietor, furnishes us a
good dinner. One store supplies the
80 inhabitants with neces5aries and
ii being healthy community, one
doctor meets their wants. Two
blacksmith and one wagon shop, are
seen also good school-house and
meeting house. The Westinghouse
belongs to the M. Il. Church, num-
boring 10 members, whilst the Evan
gelical Glass, worship in the school
house, have about 40 members.
GosPoRT.
Here we find two stores; four shops;
one church, the United Brethren, 80
members; one school-house with
about 60 scholars; one doctor; a
Masonic Hall; "a hotel; p. NJ, at
the cross roads, who furnishes post
age stamps for the 100 inhabitants.
COLUMBIA,
the name we love, If not the town,
and even that Is not to be sneezed at
for they claim 800 inhabitants three
stores; three shops; one doctor; one
hotel, the Columbia House, CLARK &
Williams, proprietors; Touring
mill with three run of stone and a 40
horse engine; good school house,
30x45, with 60 scholars. The Masons,
Tyre Lodge, No. ls5, with As mem
beers, own the second story of the
school. house. There are also the NJ.
Il. aud Presbyterian churches, hav-
ing 65 members. Friend John Il.
Black, mt his nice store on the corner,
hands out some cigars as we drive
past, and then we speed away.
HAMILTON.
We are In too big a hurry to stop
at the Parker House, Riley Parker,
proprietor, though we would like to
ever so much, RS we know him to be
the best man In the place. Theo.
West comes along and kindly in
forms us that there are $50 inhabi-
tants; aa M. II. church with so
members; the Hamilton Lodge, No.
70, l. O. o. r., with about 10 mem
bers agood school-house, 26x40, two
stories high with two teachers and
seventy scholars; four stores; five
workshops; two doctors and no law
yers, bless the Lord" he heartily
exclaims.
MARySyILLE.
We drive up the National Hotel,
Charles Quick, the jolly host, comes
quickly out, and we are glad to reach
Il place where all our wants will be
well supplied. Again another glori.
Gus day has dawned, and refreshed
by sleep and rest, we call upon Il.