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ALBERT S. RABENOLD, D. D. S. There is something about the example of a young and prosperous man very pleasant to contemplate, a something that gives encouragement to those seeking to make for themselves desirable positions in life. Such an example is given in the person of Dr. Rabenold, who is generally conceded to deserve unlimited praise for the success he has attained, and for the strict integrity of his business transactions.

Our subject was born in Weisenburg, Lehigh County, November 22, 1860, and is a son of Moses Rabenold, who was a prominent farmer in the above county. The father was the son of Isaac Rabenold, also a native of that county, and died August 1, 1891. The maiden name of our subject’s mother was Susannah Oswold. She was born in Berks County, this state, and is the daughter of Samuel Oswold, a pioneer of the above place. The mother is still living, and makes her home in Allentown.

Albert S., of this sketch, spent the first fourteen years of his life on his father’s farm, where he was given a very fair education in the district school. On attaining his nineteenth year he began the study of dentistry under the instruction of his uncle, Dr. F. A. Rabenold, of Allentown, in whose office he remained for six years. At the end of that time he entered the Pennsylvania Dental College, and from this institution he received his diploma in 1886.

When ready to open an office of his own, Dr. Rabenold returned to this city, where he has built up a large practice. He is prepared to do all kinds of fine dental work, and has a well equipped office at No. 35 North Ninth Street. He has also opened up a branch office at Lehigh and Slatington, which places he visits one day out of each week. Besides his professional work he holds the office of President of the Lion Slate Company, limited, at Slatedale, Lehigh County.

In his political relations Dr. Rabenold is a stanch Democrat, and January 1, 1894, was elected Chairman of the Democratic County Standing Committee. In every enterprise to which he gives his support he maintains a deep interest, and his efforts have resulted in the promotion of the material welfare of the city. Socially he is a Knight of Pythias, a Knight of the Golden Eagle, a member of Lochawonk Tribe, Red Men of America; and St. James’ Commandery Knights of Malta. He is also a Colonel of the Fourth Regiment, Knights of the Golden Eagle; a charter member and President of the John T. Weiler Gun Club, and a member of the Lehigh County Agricultural Society.

July 28, 1884, Dr. Albert S. Rabenold was united in marriage with Miss Leanda A., daughter of Nathan and Leanda (Guth) Biery. Their union has been blessed by the birth of a son, Wilson F. The Doctor is a member of the Lutheran Church, while his good wife worships with the German Reformed Church.