Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Company. E. I. Fockens, Local Agent, No. 11 Last Second street in Bushrun’s Jewelry Store. (The Winona Daily Republican, Thursday, December 22, 1870, Page 1)

An auction sale of household furniture will take place, on Saturday afternoon, at the auction store of Mr. E. I. Fockens, on Third street. Mr. Charles Ely is the auctioneer. (The Winona Daily Republican, Thursday, October 7, 1875, Page 3)

The balance of the Maverick stock of hardware was sold to-day to Messrs. B. Satori and E. I. Fockens, who will continue the sale of the stock. (The Winona Daily Republican, Wednesday, March 1, 1882, Page 3)

Change of Business. Desiring to retire from active business life, I have sold out my business to my sons, Edward, Felix, Daniel and George Fockens, who will continue to maintain a first class grocery at the old stand, 267 East Third street. Thanking the public for past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same, I remain. E. A. Fockens. (The Winona Daily Republican, Tuesday, November 21, 1893, Page 3)

The Retail Grocers’ Association has elected the following officers: …Vice-President – Ed. Fockens… (The Winona Daily Republican, Friday, January 14, 1898, Page 4)