From: page 168, History of Pittsburgh and Environs, from Prehistoric Days to the Beginning ... By George Thornton Fleming, American Historical Society
CHARLES WILLIAM NEEB, Ph. D.-Charles William Neeb, youngest son of William and Elizabeth (Voegtly) Neeb, was born at the family home in Mount Troy, Reserve township, Allegheny county, Pa., April 26, 1858. and died July 4, 1914. After graduation from Western University of Pennsylvania, he went abroad and there completed special courses of study, receiving from the University of Heidelberg the degree of Ph. D. He then spent a year in foreign travel, returning at the close of his tour to Pittsburgh, where he became a member of the reportorial staff of the "Freiheits Freund," owned by his father and uncle, his brother, John Nicholas Neeb, its managing editor. From the reportorial he was advanced to the editorial staff and for five years his talents were thus employed. Later he was transferred to the business department, but in 1893, when Senator John Nicholas Neeb died, Charles W. Neeb succeeded him as managing editor. He filled that post most satisfactorily until 1898, when William Neeb, founder and owner, died, and he then became head of the business. In 1901 the "Freiheits Freund" was consolidated with the "Volksblatt" and Charles W. Neeb retired 'from active participation in journalism.
During his business career Mr. Neeb acquired important commercial interests. He was a director of the American Vanadium and Vanadium Chemical companies, and a stockholder in many manufacturing enterprises. He was a Republican in politics, and from the early days he represented the First Ward on the old Board of School Controllers of Allegheny. He also was council man and member of the State Legislature, filling each office with honor and efficiency. He was a member of the Pittsburgh Press Club, the German Club, the Academy of Science and Art, and numerous literary and other societies. He was a member of the First German Evangelical Protestant Church, better known to the older members as "Voegtly's" from the fact that Nicholas Voegtly, Mr. Neeb's great-grandfather, donated land for the church and cemetery.
After retiring from journalism in 1901, Mr. Neeb spent twelve years in rest, recreation, and travel. He visited nearly every part of the world, saw nature in her wildest, rarest phases, visited the rare art collections and centers of culture and learning, and feasted his soul upon the wonders of the earth. He never married. Like his brother, the bond of affection was very strong and he loved his sisters with a rare and deep devotion.
Fifty and eight were the years of his life, and during their passing he accomplished much for the permanent good of his city. By will he provided for the carrying out of his particular wishes, and two of these bequests are worthy of the widest publicity. To "Voegtly Church," of which he was a member, he left a trust fund of $30,000, in honor of his mother, to be known as the Elizabeth Voegtly Neeb Fund. The house in which he was born in Mount Troy he left to the city to be used as a play ground, under the control of the school board.
Now the record is closed, and it is one of great abilities consecrated to the best uses. As editor, Mr. Neeb upheld strict principles and high ideals. As a legislator he sought only the public good, and as a citizen his daily life was an example that all may emulate.
CHARLES WILLIAM NEEB, Ph. D.-Charles William Neeb, youngest son of William and Elizabeth (Voegtly) Neeb, was born at the family home in Mount Troy, Reserve township, Allegheny county, Pa., April 26, 1858. and died July 4, 1914. After graduation from Western University of Pennsylvania, he went abroad and there completed special courses of study, receiving from the University of Heidelberg the degree of Ph. D. He then spent a year in foreign travel, returning at the close of his tour to Pittsburgh, where he became a member of the reportorial staff of the "Freiheits Freund," owned by his father and uncle, his brother, John Nicholas Neeb, its managing editor. From the reportorial he was advanced to the editorial staff and for five years his talents were thus employed. Later he was transferred to the business department, but in 1893, when Senator John Nicholas Neeb died, Charles W. Neeb succeeded him as managing editor. He filled that post most satisfactorily until 1898, when William Neeb, founder and owner, died, and he then became head of the business. In 1901 the "Freiheits Freund" was consolidated with the "Volksblatt" and Charles W. Neeb retired 'from active participation in journalism.
During his business career Mr. Neeb acquired important commercial interests. He was a director of the American Vanadium and Vanadium Chemical companies, and a stockholder in many manufacturing enterprises. He was a Republican in politics, and from the early days he represented the First Ward on the old Board of School Controllers of Allegheny. He also was council man and member of the State Legislature, filling each office with honor and efficiency. He was a member of the Pittsburgh Press Club, the German Club, the Academy of Science and Art, and numerous literary and other societies. He was a member of the First German Evangelical Protestant Church, better known to the older members as "Voegtly's" from the fact that Nicholas Voegtly, Mr. Neeb's great-grandfather, donated land for the church and cemetery.
After retiring from journalism in 1901, Mr. Neeb spent twelve years in rest, recreation, and travel. He visited nearly every part of the world, saw nature in her wildest, rarest phases, visited the rare art collections and centers of culture and learning, and feasted his soul upon the wonders of the earth. He never married. Like his brother, the bond of affection was very strong and he loved his sisters with a rare and deep devotion.
Fifty and eight were the years of his life, and during their passing he accomplished much for the permanent good of his city. By will he provided for the carrying out of his particular wishes, and two of these bequests are worthy of the widest publicity. To "Voegtly Church," of which he was a member, he left a trust fund of $30,000, in honor of his mother, to be known as the Elizabeth Voegtly Neeb Fund. The house in which he was born in Mount Troy he left to the city to be used as a play ground, under the control of the school board.
Now the record is closed, and it is one of great abilities consecrated to the best uses. As editor, Mr. Neeb upheld strict principles and high ideals. As a legislator he sought only the public good, and as a citizen his daily life was an example that all may emulate.
From: page 168, History of Pittsburgh and Environs, from Prehistoric Days to the Beginning ... By George Thornton Fleming, American Historical Society
CHARLES WILLIAM NEEB, Ph. D.-Charles William Neeb, youngest son of William and Elizabeth (Voegtly) Neeb, was born at the family home in Mount Troy, Reserve township, Allegheny county, Pa., April 26, 1858. and died July 4, 1914. After graduation from Western University of Pennsylvania, he went abroad and there completed special courses of study, receiving from the University of Heidelberg the degree of Ph. D. He then spent a year in foreign travel, returning at the close of his tour to Pittsburgh, where he became a member of the reportorial staff of the "Freiheits Freund," owned by his father and uncle, his brother, John Nicholas Neeb, its managing editor. From the reportorial he was advanced to the editorial staff and for five years his talents were thus employed. Later he was transferred to the business department, but in 1893, when Senator John Nicholas Neeb died, Charles W. Neeb succeeded him as managing editor. He filled that post most satisfactorily until 1898, when William Neeb, founder and owner, died, and he then became head of the business. In 1901 the "Freiheits Freund" was consolidated with the "Volksblatt" and Charles W. Neeb retired 'from active participation in journalism.
During his business career Mr. Neeb acquired important commercial interests. He was a director of the American Vanadium and Vanadium Chemical companies, and a stockholder in many manufacturing enterprises. He was a Republican in politics, and from the early days he represented the First Ward on the old Board of School Controllers of Allegheny. He also was council man and member of the State Legislature, filling each office with honor and efficiency. He was a member of the Pittsburgh Press Club, the German Club, the Academy of Science and Art, and numerous literary and other societies. He was a member of the First German Evangelical Protestant Church, better known to the older members as "Voegtly's" from the fact that Nicholas Voegtly, Mr. Neeb's great-grandfather, donated land for the church and cemetery.
After retiring from journalism in 1901, Mr. Neeb spent twelve years in rest, recreation, and travel. He visited nearly every part of the world, saw nature in her wildest, rarest phases, visited the rare art collections and centers of culture and learning, and feasted his soul upon the wonders of the earth. He never married. Like his brother, the bond of affection was very strong and he loved his sisters with a rare and deep devotion.
Fifty and eight were the years of his life, and during their passing he accomplished much for the permanent good of his city. By will he provided for the carrying out of his particular wishes, and two of these bequests are worthy of the widest publicity. To "Voegtly Church," of which he was a member, he left a trust fund of $30,000, in honor of his mother, to be known as the Elizabeth Voegtly Neeb Fund. The house in which he was born in Mount Troy he left to the city to be used as a play ground, under the control of the school board.
Now the record is closed, and it is one of great abilities consecrated to the best uses. As editor, Mr. Neeb upheld strict principles and high ideals. As a legislator he sought only the public good, and as a citizen his daily life was an example that all may emulate.
CHARLES WILLIAM NEEB, Ph. D.-Charles William Neeb, youngest son of William and Elizabeth (Voegtly) Neeb, was born at the family home in Mount Troy, Reserve township, Allegheny county, Pa., April 26, 1858. and died July 4, 1914. After graduation from Western University of Pennsylvania, he went abroad and there completed special courses of study, receiving from the University of Heidelberg the degree of Ph. D. He then spent a year in foreign travel, returning at the close of his tour to Pittsburgh, where he became a member of the reportorial staff of the "Freiheits Freund," owned by his father and uncle, his brother, John Nicholas Neeb, its managing editor. From the reportorial he was advanced to the editorial staff and for five years his talents were thus employed. Later he was transferred to the business department, but in 1893, when Senator John Nicholas Neeb died, Charles W. Neeb succeeded him as managing editor. He filled that post most satisfactorily until 1898, when William Neeb, founder and owner, died, and he then became head of the business. In 1901 the "Freiheits Freund" was consolidated with the "Volksblatt" and Charles W. Neeb retired 'from active participation in journalism.
During his business career Mr. Neeb acquired important commercial interests. He was a director of the American Vanadium and Vanadium Chemical companies, and a stockholder in many manufacturing enterprises. He was a Republican in politics, and from the early days he represented the First Ward on the old Board of School Controllers of Allegheny. He also was council man and member of the State Legislature, filling each office with honor and efficiency. He was a member of the Pittsburgh Press Club, the German Club, the Academy of Science and Art, and numerous literary and other societies. He was a member of the First German Evangelical Protestant Church, better known to the older members as "Voegtly's" from the fact that Nicholas Voegtly, Mr. Neeb's great-grandfather, donated land for the church and cemetery.
After retiring from journalism in 1901, Mr. Neeb spent twelve years in rest, recreation, and travel. He visited nearly every part of the world, saw nature in her wildest, rarest phases, visited the rare art collections and centers of culture and learning, and feasted his soul upon the wonders of the earth. He never married. Like his brother, the bond of affection was very strong and he loved his sisters with a rare and deep devotion.
Fifty and eight were the years of his life, and during their passing he accomplished much for the permanent good of his city. By will he provided for the carrying out of his particular wishes, and two of these bequests are worthy of the widest publicity. To "Voegtly Church," of which he was a member, he left a trust fund of $30,000, in honor of his mother, to be known as the Elizabeth Voegtly Neeb Fund. The house in which he was born in Mount Troy he left to the city to be used as a play ground, under the control of the school board.
Now the record is closed, and it is one of great abilities consecrated to the best uses. As editor, Mr. Neeb upheld strict principles and high ideals. As a legislator he sought only the public good, and as a citizen his daily life was an example that all may emulate.
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