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EDWIN J. TITLOW. As the owner and proprietor of a general store situated in Trexlertown, this gentleman is well known both in the village and throughout the surrounding country. The building in which he conducts business is a commodious two-story brick structure, centrally located and neat in appearance. It contains a large and varied assortment of dry goods, groceries, notions, queensware, glassware, boots and shoes, hats and caps, which are sold at reasonable prices. In the store is also situated the Postoffice, Mr. Titlow having served in the capacity of Postmaster since 1893.

Our subject is still on the sunny side of life’s prime, having been born April 12, 1864. He is a native of Trexlertown, and a son of Charles and Mary A. (Doney) Titlow, natives of Lehigh County, and at present residents of Trexlertown. Edwin J. was reared to manhood in this village and was the recipient of excellent educational advantages, being for a time a student in the schools of Upper Macungie Township, and later attending the State Normal at Kutztown for one term. His education completed, he secured a position as school teacher and followed that profession for four terms in Upper Macungie Township.

Under the instruction of his father, our subject learned the trade of a painter, which he followed for a short time, meanwhile also following the occupation of a paper-hanger. In this way he earned the money with which to educate himself. He is a man of broad information upon all topics of interest, and by self-culture and systematic reading has added to the knowledge acquired in school. As a citizen he maintains a deep interest in everything pertaining to the welfare of the people, and gives his hearty and enthusiastic support to all progressive measures for the benefit of the community.

The marriage of Mr. Titlow occurred January 7, 1888, at which time, he was united with Miss Maggie J., daughter of Hon. James F. Kline, formerly a resident of Orefield, Lehigh County. One child has blessed this union, a son named Kline R. Mr. Titlow gives his support to the principles of the Democratic party, upon which ticket he has been elected to various positions of trust and responsibility. In 1893, under the second administration of President Cleveland, he was appointed Postmaster at Trexlertown, and has since filled that position with efficiency and success. Previous to his appointment as Postmaster he was deputy to the former Postmaster, V. L. Schmoyer.

In his social connections Mr. Titlow is a member of the Trexlertown Mutual Aid Association, also of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, belonging to Macungie Lodge No. 231, at Fogelsville. He is interested in educational matters, and is serving as School Director of Upper Macungie Township, being the present Treasurer of the Board. In business he has already gained a high degree of success and a substantial standing in commercial circles.