In 1893 he moved to Weehawken, N. J., and purchased the drug business of N. H. Perrine, on the Boulevard, which proved a most fortunate venture. About two years later he opened another drug store on Spring Street in West Hoboken, but subsequently sold it, and in 1896 started still another apothecary establishment at the corner of Palisade Avenue and Dodd Street, Weehawken Heights, which he still continues. In 1897, with William Kyvitz as his partner, he opened yet another drug store and pharmacy on Bergenline Avenue in the Town of Union.

Mr. Wouters is an able, enterprising, and successful business man, and through his own efforts and industry has achieved a high standing, being to-day one of the leading chemists and pharmacists in North Hudson County. By fair dealing, honesty, and perseverance he has built up an extensive trade. Since he became a resident of Weehawken he has been an active and influential factor in all matters connected with the town, and his fellow-citizens have attested their confidence in him by electing him to positions of trust and responsibility. In the spring of 1894 he was chosen a member of the Weehawken Board of Education and by the board was appointed District Clerk. Three years later, in the spring of 1897, he was elected Township Committeeman for the southern district of Weehawken, running on the citizens' and taxpayers' ticket, and when the board convened was appointed Town Treasurer, which office he still holds. He has also been Chairman of the Fire Committee, Clerk of the Board of Health, and Chairman of the Board of Council, a position corresponding to that of Mayor, and through his agitations and activity succeeded in getting a fire alarm system placed in operation in the borough. In every capacity he has displayed great ability, sound judgment, and untiring devotion to the best interests of the community in which he is so highly esteemed and respected.