One of the more delightful elements of our collection are the many receipts issued by Tavistock and area businesses over the years. This one, from Krug & Falk, speaks to the days of the general store. You really could buy everything you needed at a general store. This one, operated in partnership by Fred Krug and Adam Falk, was located at the five corners where Home Hardware stands today. This receipt, dated 1874, recorded a purchase made by August Asmus who we know was the local tailor. Mr. Asmus was also a noteworthy figure at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sebastopol and in 1874 was serving as the Church Secretary.

If anyone can decipher the handwriting to tell us exactly what August purchased, please do so and tell us. One suggestion made to date is candles for Christmas decoration Other thoughts?