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CHARLES SCHULTZE
Originally published in 1900 |
CHARLES SCHULTZE, member of the Common Council from the Second Ward of Hoboken, N. J., was born in that city on the 4th of April, 1859,
and is the son of Emil (who died December 3, 1899) and Anna Schultze,
both of German descent. Mr. Schultze received his early education at
Hoboken Academy, and subsequently studied for two years at Lausanne,
Switzerland. He was for several years engaged in the wine business in
Europe, chiefly at Crenznach, Germany, at Rheims, Paris, Bordeaux, and
Cognac, France, and in London, England. In this connection he obtained
a wide and varied experience as a wine expert and established a reputation
which he has ever since maintained. Returning to this country, he identified
himself with the same business and at the present time is associated
with John Osborn & Co.. importers, of No. 20 South William Street. New
York City. Mr. Schultze has achieved success in both business and public capacities. As a resident of his native city he has taken an active part in political affairs, has been prominent in various important relations, and in 1898 was elected Councilman from the Second Ward, which position he still holds. He is a public spirited, patriotic, and enterprising citizen and justly esteemed and respected for those qualities which distinguish his race. In fraternal and social circles lie is especially prominent. He is a member of the German Club. of the German Riding Club, of the Valencia Boat Club, of the Royal Arcanum, of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, of the Quartette Club, and of the Lutheran Church of Hoboken. Mr. Schultze was married in 1853 and is the father of four children three sons and one daughter.
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