Louis Hausser early developed those attributes of thrift and frugality which have served him so well in business affairs. He was educated in the public and German private schools of his native city (Newark), and afterward engaged in the business of butcher, having an establishment in Central Market, Newark. For seventeen years he was actively and successfully engaged in that line of industry. He displayed marked business ability, great patriotism and public spirit, and won the confidence and esteem of a large circle of acquaintances. At the end of seventeen years he abandoned the butcher business and accepted a position of trust and responsibility with the Peter Hauck Brewing Company, of Harrison, which he still holds. He is thoroughly identified with the interests of the community and active in promoting every worthy object.

Mr. Hausser has discharged every duty which he has been called upon to assume with markedability and satisfaction. He is a prominent and influential Democrat, an acknowledged leader in the councils of his party, and one of Harrison's acknowledged leader in the councils of his party, and one of Harrison's most active citizens. For seven years he was Captain of Steamer Company No. 2, of Newark. He is a leading member of various important fraternal and benevolent organizations, including Copestone Lodge, No. 147, F. and A. M., of Kearny, Damascus Commandery, No. 5, K. T., of Newark, Now Jersey Consistory, 32°, Scottish Rite, of Masons, and Mecca Temple, No. 1, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of New York City. He is Past District Deputy of the B. P. O. E., of New .Jersey. and a member of Newark Lodge, No. 21. of Elks, of Neascoleida Lodge, No. 6, Improved Order of Redmen, of Philadelphia, Pa., of the American Legion of Honor, and of the Heptasophs. As a member of the Germania Singing Society he is prominent in musical circles, and through his membership in the Robert Davis Association of Hudson County and the Joel Parker Association of Newark he is active and influential in political affairs. He is also a member of the original Thirteen Club of New York City.