From "The History of North Washington" Published 1904
Stevens County, WA Biographical Sketches

Transcribed by: Nancy Grubb (nancyg@theofficenet.com)
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AUGUST KRUG
	August Krug. Eventful and prosperous have been the past twenty 
years in the life of Mr. Krug. In 1883 he arrived in the United States,a 
German lad of nineteen,yet eager to grapple with the problems of the new 
and hustling country to which he had directed his steps.
	He was born in Germany,May 2,1864. His parents were  Edward and 
Henrietta (Elbel) Krug,natives of Germany,the mother having decended from 
the eminent German statesman,Elbel. They passed away, the father at the age 
of sixty-three, and the mother at fifty-seven. They were the parents of 
nine children,viz.:Ida,Robert,Karl,Lina,Richard,Erdmann,Hulda,Otto,and the 
subject of this article. The latter received the groundwork of an excellent 
education in Germany,which he has considerably improved in this country.At 
the age of fourteen he took the first steps in life for himself,and began a 
career which has been eminently successful. He at first learned the 
saddler's trade,and subsequently traveled extensively throughout Germany,
Denmark,Sweden and Norway,returning home for the purpose of serving in the 
military of his native country. From this,however,he was destined to escape,
coming to the United States and locating first at St.Joseph,Missouri. 
Following this he went to Montana where he worked two years at his trade. 
Familiarizing himself with the topography of Montana,Idaho and Washington,
he located in Colville in 1885,in which vicinity he prospected,and also in 
British Columbia. During this period,Mr.Krug located some fine properties,
bought a residence lot in Chewelah and built a house thereon. Subsequently 
he secured mineral holdings in Hartford,Helena,Lake Shore and Aurora,and 
also in British Columbia. In 1800 he purchased two lots in Chewelah and 
erected a large store building in the middle of the city. At present he is 
the owner of two corners,and three inside lots on the main street of 
Chewelah,aside from considerable valuable mining property. 
	Politically Mr. Krug is a Democrat,takes a lively interest in local 
affairs, and is highly esteemed by a large circle of friends and 
acquaintances. While devoted to business,he is a man of broad and liberal 
views,and a most popular citizen. He is a member of the German Lutheran 
church. 
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