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CHARLES B. KRAUSE, an honored resident of Allentown, is a stockholder in and active member of the C. A. Dorney Furniture Company, and the work he has done towards developing its interests gives him a worthy place among the business men of the city. He was born in this city January 27, 1865, to Benjamin M. and Emeline (Goundie) Krause, natives respectively of Montgomery and Lehigh Counties.

Charles B. received his education in the public schpols of his native place, and later took a course in the Allentown Business College. Upon beginning life on his own account, he engaged to work for the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, with which he remained for five and one-half years, in the capacity of clerk in the office of the Allentown Freight Department of that road. During that period he acquired a thorough knowledge of the railroad business, and upon leaving their employ accepted a position with C. A. Dorney & Co. He is connected with the retail department, in which his work has been very satisfactory. He is also a stockholder in the company, and by strict integrity and natural ability has succeeded in building up a large and paying patronage. The establishment is fitted out with a large and varied stock, comprising all kinds of furniture, for which a ready sale is found in the city and surrounding country.

January 16, 1890, Mr. Krause was united in marriage with Miss S. Ella, daughter of Samuel and Harriet (Balliet) Fertig, natives of Pennsylvania. Their union has been blessed by the birth of two daughters, Harriet Marjorie and Emeline Ruth. In politics our subject is a stanch Republican, and in social affairs is a member of the Masonic lodge, chapter, council, commandery and shrine. He is also connected with Allentown Lodge No. 130, Order of Elks, is a member of the Livingston Club, and President of Good Will Fire Company No 3. At all times he takes an active part in the advancement of his city and county.