[p. 972] one of New Castle's leading citizens, a member of the City Council and a prominent business man, has resided here for the last twelve years. He was born in Poland, in 1875, and was sixteen years old when he left his native land, which has contributed many good citizens to America. For five years Mr. Cukerbraum was engaged in an optical business at Pittsburg, before coming to New Castle, in 1896, where he continued that business for the following two years. He then embarked in a clothing business, which he has developed into a leading mercantile line here, carrying a fine stock only, designed to please a critical trade. Mr. Cukerbraum is a stockholder and a director in the Union National Bank of this city. In the public affairs of New Castle, Mr. Cukerbraum has borne an active and useful part. He is serving in his second term of four years as a member of the City Council, and on account of his executive ability, public spirit and proved good judgment, was made president of the Select Council. He is one of the most active members of the New Castle Chamber of Commerce.
In 1897 Mr. Cukerbraum was married to Miss Mollie Grossman, a daughter of B. Grossman, and they have three children—Sarah Helena, Esther and Bernard Leon. Mr. Cukerbraum belongs to the Royal Arcanum, the Arcadian Society, the Elks, and the Odd Fellows. He is a man of benevolent impulses, and is liberal in his dispensation of charity.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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