CHARLES L. MUTH a native of Lynn township, residing at Steinsville, where he operates the Steinsville Creamery, was born January 30, 186.. He learned the carpenter trade and followed it for some years; then entered the slate quarry and was employed in the preparation of blocks and roofing slate for several years. In 1902 he became the manager of the creamery at Steinsville and has since carried on its management in a successful manner. Mr. Muth is a Democrat and in 1893 served the township as tax collector. He has become prominently identified with the Sons of America and the Odd Fellows. He was a charter member of Camp 288, P. O. S. of A., at Steinsville, served as the financial secretary for six years and as the treasurer since 1907. He has also been a member of the Blue Mountain Lodge. No. 249) I.OO.F., at Steinsville, since 1896, serving as the secretary for a number of years, and in l9l0 was elected the District Secretary of the Grand .Lodge and honored with the appointment of District Deputy. He is also a member of the Rebeccas, a branch of the Ladies Lodge of the P. O. S. of A.

Mr. Muth and his wife are prominent members of the Reformed congregation in the Jacobs church, which he served as deacon and treasurer. each office for two years. He is greatly interested in the Sunday-school work at Steinsville, having officiated as the superintendent of the Union Sunday School since the Spring of 1902. The school has a membership of. 140. Mr. Muth was married October 4. 1892 to. lvanora M., daughter of Samuel and Lydia (Wynans) Braucher, granddaughter of Heinrich and Anna Mary (Kuhns) Braucher. and great-granddaughter of Jacob Braucher and his wife, born a Ritter.