City: Erin
RAUSCHER, Edward W., merchant and manufacturer; born Beaver Co., Pa., Feb. 2, 1861; German descent; son of George and Caroline (Gehring) RAUSCHER, father was a merchant and a farmer; educated local schools Houston Co., Tenn.; graduated from Goodman Business College, Nashville, Tenn., 1880; began business as clerk in a general store; manager of Arlington Lime Co. for 15 years, which was succeeded by Rauscher Bros., five years in the same business; now engaged in the manufacture of lime and cooperage, also in general mercantile business; married Minnie H. LEE, 1882; member M. E. church, South; Knights of Pythias; Republican; served as Mayor of Erin, Tenn., two years.
