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JOHN BANTZ
Originally published in 1900 |
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JOHN BANTZ of the firm of Klahre & Bantz, of West Hoboken, was
born in Hoboken, N. J., on the 13th of June, 1868, the son of Frederick J.
Bantz and Lena Schenck. His father, now a retired citizen of Hoboken,
formerly lived in West Hoboken. having emigrated to this country from
Germany in 1850; he took an active part in all that pertained to the best
interests of the town, and served with ability and satisfaction as Town
Treasurer. Town Collector, and Chairman of the Board of Fire Trustees.
John Bantz attended the Hoboken public schools and Cooper Institute, New York, where he pursued his studies for six years. His educational training, therefore, was on broad and liberal lines, and enabled him to gain a practical knowledge of those branches which proved the most applicable to the career he was destined to follow. After leaving school he learned the trade of carpenter, and while yet a youth engaged in carpentering and building with marked success. In 1894 he became a member of the firm of Klahre & Bantz and engaged in the manufacture of window frames, mouldings, mantels, balusters, brackets, etc., in West Hoboken, where they have established a large and successful business. Their trade has developed to extensive proportions. Mr. Bantz is not only a practical carpenter and builder, but also proficient in architectural drawing, original in his designs, and thorough and skillful in all that pertains to artistic woodworking and He has achieved a high standing, and is respected as a public spirited,decoration. progressive, and patriotic citizen. His attention has been devoted strictly to increasing business interests. He is an ardent Republican, and has been active in local political affairs, but has never sought nor accepted public office. His fraternal affiliations are with Euclid Lodge, F. and A. M., Pentalpha Chapter, No. 17, R. A. M., Pilgrim Commandery, No. 16, K. T., and Fraternity Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., all of Hoboken. He is also an exempt fireman, having served as a member of the Weehawken Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Bantz has always cast his influence in favor of every movement designed to promote the welfare and advancement of the Town of West Hoboken.
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