CHARLES D. SCHAEFFER MD, surgeon-in-chief of the Allentown Hospital, a son of David and Esther Ann (Christ), was born in Maxatawny Township, Berks County, Nov, 4, 1864. Like his older brothers it seems he had a natural desire for higher education, and at an early age he became a student at the Keystone State Normal School, where he received his college preparatory training. He was graduated with honors from Franklin and Marshall College in 1886; and from the University of Pennsylvania in the M. D. Course in 1889. Locating at Allentown alter his graduation, he soon achieved more than a local reputation as a physician and surgeon. For a number of years he was the president of the board of health of Allentown. When Dr. Yost's health failed and he could no longer attend to his duties as mayor of Allentown. Dr. Schaeffer was appointed to fill the office, and on April 22, 1907, fie was unanimously elected by council, mayor of Allentown to fill Dr. Yost's unexpired term.

Dr. Schaeffer has taken a keen interest in the financial affairs of the city, being a director and vice-president of the Allentown National Bank. He has been prominently identified with the Allentown Hospital since its inception in 1898 as a trustee, and surgeon-in-chief. The splendid results accomplished at the institution and the fine buildings are largely the results of his untiring energies. To him more than to any other individual the hospital owes its marvelous success. He is widely known as a skillful and successful physician and surgeon. While a student at the University of Pennsylvania, Mr. Schaeffer was one of the founders of the Agnew Society and is now a member of the Lehigh County Medical Society; the Lehigh Valley Medical Society; the Medical Society of Pennsylvania; the Mississippi Valley Medical Society; the American Medical Association, and the Rentgen Ray Society. Fraternally he is a member of Jordan Lodge, F. & A. M., and the Elks. He is the medical examiner for the following life insurance companies: Penn Mutual, Great Northwestern, National Life, New England Mutual, Scranton Life, Fidelity, of Philadelphia, and the Pittsburgh Mutual Life.

On Oct. 5, 1885, Dr. Schaeffer was married to Clara Smith, daughter of Benneville and Feilana (Whorley) Smith, of New Smithville. Lehigh County. Dr. Schaeffer and wife are prominently identified with Salem's Reformed church, of Allentown, which he served as elder and member of the chapel building committee. Mrs. Schaeffer takes an active interest in the various activities of the church.