The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-10-31

We take pleasure in presenting to the
people of Portage County the above likeness
of their next Recorder, CHARLES H. LAU-
BERT, of Ravenna.
1t is matter of no small consideration
that so excellent a choice has been made in
the selection of candidate, worthy to sue
ceed the present efficient and gentlemanly
incumbent, Mr.. Posi-. No nominee ever
before the people of this County deserved
better at their hands than this popular can
didate. His history is that of the self-made
successful business man, who has the unlim-
tied confidence, respect and esteem of his
fellow-citizens. His record and reputation
might we'll rejoice any man to possess.
Mr.. LAUBERT was born in Randolph, Por-
tage County, Ohio, March 18th, 1858, being
the oldest son and child of PHILLIP and
SUSAN LAUBERT. Everybody in Randolph
will remember the genial farmer blacksmith,
who always had good word for every one.
Young CHARLES was early taught the les
sons of industry, honor and self-reliance
that have characterized his life throughout
its busy experiences.
When he was but eight years old, the faith
er, with loyal devotion, laid down the ham
mer to take up the sword in defence of his
endangered country, being among the first
to enlist in the End Ohio Volunteer Cavalry.
After nearly two years of faithful service,
he was honorably discharged by reason of
disability incurred in the field, and returned
to his family.
During his absence the outside affairs of
the household devolved largely upon Charles
who, being the oldest of the five children,
bore in great measure the responsibilities
of the parent upon whom he had always re-
lied for guidance and support.
Shortly after this the family moved to Ra-
| VIENNA, where the elder Laubert entered the
employ of the A. & G. W. R. R. Co., as
| blacksmith.
When Charles reached the age of twelve
years his mother died in Akron, where the
family had been living for short period
and from that time he has fought the battle
of life alone and unaided.
To follow the course of his life for the first
| few years after this sad event. would be to
enter the stern prosaics of farm-lad's ex-
perience hard work the year around, with
little Winter schooling thrown in. But
Charles made the most of his time and op-
portunities, and acquired solid practical
education by dint of good management and
hard work.
After this probation of "labor and learn
1873, at the age of 20, where he entered the
employ of E. T. Richardson & Son, the we'll
| known hardware merchants of that day, with
whom he remained in uninterrupted service
and half years. Few people in Portage
County but have traded at some time during
| that period with the Richardson's, and no
one will have forgotten the gentlemanly,
obliging clerk, SO prompt, straight forward
and pleasant. The mere mention of this
clerkship would fully acquaint the people
with the nominee.
On retiring from the counter he establish
ed himself in the general insurance business
in Ravenna, in which he is still engaged.
A man CT absolute integrity and business
honor, he has achieved a success, gratifying
as it has been deserved-the great secret of
to others as he would be done by. His con-
scientious accuracy and constant attention
to business are qualities certain to be endors-
ed by the voters of the County.
Mr. LAUBERT is thoroughly identified with
the interests of Ravenna and Portage Coun-
| ty. A resident property owner, and man
of home and family, his interests and ambi-
tions all lie in the County where he has pass
ed his useful and honorable life,
He has been Treasurer of the Portage
County Agricultural Society since the resig-
| nation of Col. o. C. Risdon, and was re-elect-
ed to the Office last January. This trust, it
is needless to say, has been executed with
characteristic fidelity and acceptableness.
In 1877 he was married to Miss Dora Bre-
zette, of Randolph. Three children-two
sons and daughter-complete the circle of
an attached and devoted family. The oldest
son, Fred, is post Office clerk in this city,
| under Hon. D. c. Goldman.
With such candidate before the people,
the result of the issue cannot be doubtful.
The privilege of securing such a public SER
want is one that The voters will gladly avail
| themselves Of.