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SIMON A. FELDMAN, general United States agent for Charles Millheiser, of Richmond, Va., manufacturer of the Virginia Star Cheroots, has his head office located in Allentown, where he is residing. Mr. Feldman was born in Myerstown, Lebanon County, this state, November 30, 1843, and is a son of Abraham Feldman, a native of Baden, Germany. The mother of our subject, whose maiden name was Henrietta Fernberger, was likewise a native of the Fatherland, and on emigrating to the United States with her husband located in Lebanon County.

When our subject was a lad of five years his parents moved to Philadelphia, where he grew to mature years, and completed his education in the public schools of the Quaker City. His first work after leaving school was as clerk in the cloth house of Shaw Bros., with whom he remained for three years. At the end of that time he accepted a position in the wholesale establishment of Feldman & Co., where he was employed for a period of five years. Later he was engaged with George W. Middleton & Co., of Philadelphia, and afterward with Fernberger Bros. In 1872 became to Allentown, representing Ruhe Bros., cigar manufacturers. In 1883 he severed his connection with this firm and in 1884 was engaged by Charles Millheiser as general agent of the United States for the sale of his fine cigars. He established his headquarters in Allentown, making occasional trips over the country in order to establish agencies.

November 3, 1870, Mr. Feldman and Miss Anna M., daughter of Henry Schnurman, were united in marriage. Their union has been blessed by the birth of two sons, A. J. and Henry P. Mr. Feldman has always taken an active part in public affairs, and for two years was a member of the Board of Health. Socially he is a Mason, belonging to Lafayette Lodge No. 71, at Philadelphia. He is also a member of the American Legion of Honor. He takes great interest in other secret societies, and belongs to Philadelphia Lodge No. 2, Order of Elks, and is a member of Lehigh Lodge No. 83, I. O. O. F., of which he is Past District Deputy Grand Master. He is also a member of Red Hawk Tribe No. 55, I. O. R. M.; of Beacon Council No. 422, R. A., of which he is Past Regent; and of Allen Lodge, K. of H. He was Vice-President of the Americus Club of Lehigh County, and has served as President of the Jewish Congregation. He has also served as a member of the Common Council from the Fifth Ward.