New Haven owes much to the progressive spirit of such men as Paul Jente, who in early manhood left his native land and came to the United States, settling in New Haven, where he established himself in commercial lines, becoming one of the leading merchants and respected citizens of the community, so that his death was deeply regretted when in 1903 he passed away, leaving many warm friends, by whom he has been greatly missed. The business which he established has since been conducted along successful lines by his two sons, Edward P. J. and Paul Jente.

  The father was born in Berlin, Germany, where he acquired an excellent education and was instructed along business lines. He determined, however, to try his fortune in the new world and in the decade of the ‘60s crossed the Atlantic and made his way to New Haven, where he soon found an opening in the grocery trade. From that time to the present the name of Paul Jente has been recognized as a standard of honesty, fair dealing, enterprise and courteous treatment -- qualities which have spelled his success. Mr. Jente was an indefatigable worker and conscientious business man and up to the time of his death was always to be found in the store.

  Pleasantly situated in his home life, Mr. Jente was married in 1876 to Miss Margaret Dietter, a native of Connecticut, who is yet a resident of New Haven. Their son, Edward P. J. Jente, was born in New Haven in 1877 and pursued his education in the public schools, after which he entered the grocery trade with his father, working his way steadily upward and gaining a comprehensive knowledge of the business in every detail, so that at the time of his father’s death in 1903 he was well qualified to assume the management of the business, which he did in connection with his brother, Paul, their interests being conducted under the name of the Paul Jente & Brother Grocery Company. This is a partnership relation and in the conduct of the business the brothers maintain the same high standards which have always been associated with the name. They are both young men of excellent character, thoroughly deserving of the success which has come to them, and their establishment is today one of the leading grocery houses of the city. Experience, business sagacity and industry characterize the undertaking and the sons, like the father, have gained a most creditable position in the commercial circles of the city.

  Edward P. J. Jente was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Weisheit and to this union two children were born, Paul and Margaret. The parents are socially popular and count many sincere friends and well wishers among their acquaintances in New Haven.