RAUSCH, MARTIN. - Through the efforts of the more enterprising of Cass County farmers, the agricultural interests of this section have prospered, and all are benefitting as a result of their hard work and practical methods. One of these is Martin Rausch, of township 18, range 9, who was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, October 26, 1876, a son of Martin and Mary (Faust) Rausch. The mother survives and makes her home in Germany.

Martin Rausch, who bears his father's name came from Germany to the United States in 1893. He located at Virginia, Ill., and worked on farms in the neighborhood for fifteen years, then rented land, all while saving his money. In the fall of 1906 he settled permanently on his wife's farm of 155 acres at Richmond Point, and has made many improvements here and successfully carries on general farming and hog and cattle raising. He works hard and gets excellent results.

On September 6, 1906, Mr. Rausch married Anna Horstman, who was born in Fulton County, Ill., January 17, 1872, a daughter of Henry and Semtka (Doering) Horstman, natives of Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Rausch have no children. Mr. Rausch belongs to the Lutheran church. In politics he is a Democrat.