Settling first in Illinois, he followed his trade with marked success until 1885, when he moved to West Hoboken, N. J., which has since been his home. Besides cabinetrnaking he also engaged in carpentering and building, and at times this was his principal vocation. In 1891 he formed a copartnership with Jacob Freiberger, under the firm name of Ringger & Freiberger, and established in West Hoboken a large and successful woodworking business. Five years later, in 1896, their mill was totally destroyed by fire, causing a heavy loss. The proprietors rebuilt on a larger and more modern scale, and now have one of the best equipped woodworking establishments in East Jersey. They employ on an average thirty-five hands, and manufacture sash, doors, mouldings, etc.-in fact, every article used in finishing and ornamenting a house or other wood work. Both members of the firm being practical cabinetmakers and woodworkers and experienced carpenters and builders, their efforts have been very successful. Mr. Ringger attends to the business end, Mr. Freiberger devoting himself to the mechanical or manufacturing operations.

Mr. Ringger is a pronounced Democrat, a man of fine character and high qualifications, and a thrifty, progressive, public spirited citizen. He is a liberal contributor to all worthy local objects, and takes a deep interest in ei ery movement affecting the welfare of the community. Public office and politics, however, he has always avoided.