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FRANK J. LENTZ, dealer in staple and fancy groceries in Slatington, has one of the finest establishments of its kind in the city, and by his courteous treatment of customers has a fine trade. He is a native of the county, and was born September 8, 1857. His parents, Elias and Hannah (Hollenbach) Lentz, were both born in Lehigh County.

John Lentz, the great-grandfather of our subject, was born in the year 1744. His son, Addison, was born in 1781, and Elias Lentz, the father of our subject, was born in 1811, and died in 1878.

Frank J. passed his boyhood days in attendance at the common schools, and a year after attaining his majority learned the art of telegraphy, at which be worked for two years. He then clerked three years in the hotel of Henry Bittner, and in 1887 embarked in business for himself, in partnership with Lewis Stabler, under the firm name of Stahler & Lentz. This connection only lasted for four months, when Mr. Stahler sold out to Amandus Bittner, the firm name then becoming Lentz & Bittner. Subsequently Mr. Lentz bought out Mr. Bittner, and since then has operated alone with signal success. He carries a full and complete line of everything found in a first-class establishment, and has the entire confidence of the business community.

In May, 1890, Mr. Lentz was elected School Director, and served efficiently in that position for three years. In politics he is a Republican, and in social affairs is a member of the Patriotic Order Sons of America; Knights of the Golden Eagle; Knights of Junior Mechanics, and Knights of Malta. He is one of the charter members and organizers of Slatington Hose No. 1, a volunteer fire company, of which he is Assistant Chief at the present time.

The marriage of Mr. Lentz took place January 18, 1885, at which time Miss Sara E., daughter of Stephen Andres, became his wife. She was born in this county, as were also her father and mother, the latter of whom before her marriage was Caroline Jacobs. The two daughters and one son born to our subject and his wife are Lilly, Florence and Walter. Mr. Lentz and his wife are members of the Reformed Church, in which the former served as Deacon for many years.