WALTER F. AUGUSTIN, a representative business man of Doniphan, became a
resident of this city in 1915. For a number of years he was exclusively
interested in farming, for others and himself, but since coming to Doniphan
he has embarked in the farm implement business and is agent for leading
manufacturers.
Mr. Augustin was born January 16, 1887, in Adams County, Nebraska, a son of
Henry and Mary (Ruater) Augustin, whose record will be found elsewhere in
this volume in a sketch written for W. R. Augustin.
Walter F. Augustin attended the country schools in boyhood and with his
brothers assisted on the home farm near Juniata. Later he engaged in
farming for himself, then conducted an implement business for a short time
at Hayland, Adams County, coming from there in 1915 to Doniphan. Here he
bought an implement business and has greatly enlarged its scope. In farm
implements he represents the John Deere Company, and the J. I. Case
tractors and threshing machines. He also handles oils, and additionally
does plumbing and well work. He has built up a solid reputation along the
lines of reliability and efficiency.
Mr. Augustin married Miss Sena Uden, who was born in Adams County,
Nebraska, and they have one daughter, Irene, who attends school. Mr. and
Mrs. Augustin are member of the Lutheran church. For some years while
residing near Prosser, Nebraska, he served as a school director but
otherwise has never accepted public office. He is not identified with any
public office. He is not identified with any political party but votes
accordin (sic) to his own judgment.
[Transcriber's note: His mother's maiden name was actually Ruhter.]
History of Hall County
by Buechler, Barr, & Stough (Published 1920)
Transcribed by Larry Coates
