| Stephen C. /Batchelder/ BIRTH APR 1820 New Hampshire 30 AUG 1854 Purch. SW1/4 of E1/4,Sec7,Twnsp85,Rng3, West 5th for $65.00 2 JAN 1855 Purch. 5 acres in Sec24,Twnsp85,N Rng4, 5th West for $100.00 Road Supervisor in Langworthy Owned 100 acres 3 MAR 1856 Purch. SW1/4 of E1/4,Sec7,Twnsp85,Rng3, West 5th from Romantes for $100.00 3 MAR 1856 Sold NE1/4 of SE1/4,Sec14,Twnsp85,Rng4, West 5th for $100.00 19 APR 1856 Purch. NE1/4 of SE1/4,Sec14,Twnsp85,Rng4,West 5th for $55.00 6 JAN 1859 Purch. NW1/4 of E1/4,Sec7,Twnsp85,Rng3, West 5th(no price listed) Stephen was a farmer, owning Section 7, outside of Langworthy. He came to Jones Co. in where he resided, except during a period of three years, when he was in California. Mr. Batchelder was a Road Supervisor in his town. He was a Repulican. - History of Wayne Township Charles Emmet /Batchelder/ BIRTH 27 APR 1868 Jones Co., Iowa 2 DATE 1900 Owned home free & clear in Jones, Co., Greenfield Twnsp OCCUPATION Proprietor fo the Springville Creamery In the schools of his native county Charles E. Batchelder acquired a good practical education that well fitted him for teaching, which profession he followed after attaining his majority, teaching for seven terms during the winter months while the summer seasons were devoted to farm work. For two years after his marriage Mr. Batchelder operated the farm belonging to his wife's Grandfather Worster and then removed to Martelle, Iowa, where he gained his first knowledge of the creamery business, becoming a copartner with a cousin, S. C. Batchelder. For four years they operated the Martelle Creamery alone and then purchased the Springville Creamery, operating both creameries and also skimming station at Linn Grove. At the end of two years, however, they severed their business relations, our subject acquiring the Springville plant, while his partner took the Martelle plant. The former is now one of the best equipped creameries in Linn county and makes more butter than any other individual plant within its borders. The success of this enterprise is due to the untiring efforts of Mr. Batchelder, who is regarded as one of the most progressive and energetic business men of the town. Politically he affiliates with the republican party and his fellow citizens, recognizing his worth and ability, have called upon him to serve as a member of the city council for four years and as a member of the school board for the past six years. His fraternal relations are with Springville Lodge, No. 227, I.O.O.F., and Springville Camp, No. 3346, M.W.A. - from History of Linn County Harrison S. /Batchelder/ BIRTH MAY 1888 Langworthy, Iowa DEATH 1960 Springville, Iowa Harrison ran a grocery store and jewelry store in Springville, Iowa before he married. He was drafted in WWI. He met Lenna in Springville while she was working at the Springville Hotel. Once married they built a new house on 5 1/2 acres located at Circle Drive, NE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The children went to Sand Springs School (Center Point Road NE). Harrison ran a restaurant and watch repair store on 1st Street ion Cedar Rapids until a major renovation of the area took place, it was then decided there could not be a restaurant in that area so Harrison become a baggage man on the Rock Island Rail Road which meant he traveled a lot. He lost his home during the depression so the family moved to Springville. He spoke Low German and His wife Lenna spoke High German. Harrison's nickname was "Pat" for his many patents he held. He was always inventing something and had the first patent on the corn planter, later bought by McCormick. His grandchildren can remember the 1st ever earphones that he would attach to his television and radio. In later years he continued his watch repair and jewelry business at Henry Katzs and in his house. (Ed. note: Included here, but needs documentation.) Stephen C. /Batchelder/ BIRTH FEB 1866 DEATH 1926 Iowa Was in partnership with his cousin, Charles Emmett Batchelder, in both the Martelle Creamery and the Springville Creamery and a skimming station at Linn Grove. After two years they severed their business relations and Stephen took the Martelle plant to run. - from History of Linn County Harold LeRoy /Batchelder/ BIRTH NOV 1915 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Harold was raised on Circle Drive in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. His father built a new house on several acres extending to Center Point Road. The children walked to Cold Springs School (about where the Spring House is located). During the depression the family lost the house and acreage on Circle Drive and returned to Springville. Harold walked the family cow the 15 miles or so from Circle Drive to the house in Springville. At the age of 19 he owned 1st Street Flour and Feed at the corner of 1st Avenue and 1st Street in Cedar Rapids. (This store prior to Harold's feed store was known as Horacks Saloon holding 5 bunk houses in the front and a barn and stable in the back. Budweiser horses were boarded there.) |
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