CHARLES N. WAGNER, a prominent businessman of Allentown, and brother of Capt. H. C. Wagner. was born July 19, 1861, in the city, where he was educated in the public schools. In 1878 he became his brother's assistant in the prothonotary's office, and held this position more than three years. For eighteen years he was connected with the Coplay Cement Company, of Allentown, starting as a clerk, and later serving as treasurer. He was also employed by the Eagle Cement Company and the Dunn Mercantile Company. In 1888 Mr. Wagner was elected secretary of the Allentown Steam Heat and Power Company, and later as treasurer. which position he still holds. In December, 19051 he was elected secretary and treasurer of the Lehigh Valley Transit Company. He is also identified with the American Shoe Company. Mr. Wagner is interested in the affairs and institutions of Allentown. He is a member of Alien Lodge. No. 71, I. O. O.. F., of Allentown; a past grand and member of the Grand Lodge of the State; member of the Encampment, and Past Chief Patriarch and district deputy. In politics he is a Democrat.

He was married Nov. 5. 189 1, to Katie A. Roth, daughter of Benjamin F. Roth. They have four children: Grace H., Marion, Edith students of the high school, and Charles Norton.

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