BIO: Charles A. TREIBER, Beaver County, PA
  
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  BOOK OF BIOGRAPHIES.  This Volume Contains Biographical Sketches 
  of Leading Citizens of Beaver County, Pennsylvania.  Buffalo, N.Y., 
  Chicago, Ill.: Biographical Publishing Company, 1899, pp. 425-426.
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  CHARLES A. TREIBER, the leading plumber and contractor of Beaver Falls,
  Beaver county, Pa., and an active member of the firm of Treiber & Co., has
  for many years been one of the most prominent men of the town, and is looked
  upon by all as a man of great worth and sterling business principles. In all
  business dealings he is honest and upright, as the large number of contracts
  which he receives goes to prove. He was born in Beaver Falls, in 1861; is a
  son of John Treiber, and grandson of Jacob Treiber.
  
  Jacob Treiber was a native of Germany, and during all his active business
  life held an important position under the German government as inspector of
  forests, having a large territory under his supervision. John Treiber, the
  father of Charles A., was born in Germany in 1830, received his schooling in
  his native city, and graduated from one of the famous universities of the
  country. He came to America and followed the trade of paper bleaching, which
  he had learned in his native country. After working at this for many years in
  Latrobe, Pa., he was induced by the firm of Frazier & Metzger, to move to
  Beaver Falls, which he did in 1886. He was in the employ of this firm for
  twenty-five years. In 1852 he was united in marriage with Matilda Day, who
  was born in Beaver Falls in 1830, and received her schooling in that town.
  They reared four children, as follows: Charles A., the subject of this
  sketch; James, baggage-master on the Fort Wayne R. R.; Catherine, now Mrs.
  Elliot, living in Pittsburg; and Jeannie, now Mrs. Couch, of Kent, Ohio. In
  politics Mr. Treiber was a Democrat. He belonged to the Lutheran church.
  Fraternally, he was identified with the I. O. O. F. and K. of P. His death
  occurred in 1889.
  
  Charles A. Treiber received his schooling in Beaver Falls, and learned the
  trade of plumbing in the shops of Chandley Bros., and became an expert
  workman; the finest work in the shop was always given to him. He remained in
  the employ of this firm for twenty-
  
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  five years, and in 1892 started in business for himself, under the firm name
  of C. A. Treiber & Co. His first store was located at 1404 Seventh avenue,
  and he then moved to temporary quarters on Fourteenth street. The store is
  now located on Seventh avenue, in handsome new quarters recently purchased by
  the firm. There is a fine display-room, sales-room, stock-room and work-shop.
  Some of the best and largest contracts in the county have been awarded to the
  firm, among them may be mentioned the buildings of John Elliot; Dr. Moon; F.
  H. Laird; J. Kurtz; Judge Wickham; the Doncaster house; McColl Tube Co.;
  Emerson, Smith & Co.; Glass Company; Mayer Pottery Co.; Enamel Sign Co.; H.
  M. Myers Co. The firm has also done a great deal of work for the P. & L. E.
  R. R. besides having numerous less important contracts. They do plumbing,
  gas, steam and hot water pipe fitting, and also do a large business in bath
  tubs. They are special agents in the county for the Champion beer pump, and
  Welsbach lights. They also deal extensively in gas stoves, and keep a large
  stock on hand. The firm can rightly be proud of their store, and feel that
  their efforts have been well rewarded.
  
  The subject of this biography married Annie O. Connell, who was born and
  educated in Buffalo, New York. Mr. Treiber is an independent Democrat, is a
  school director; member of the R. A.; past chancellor, and grand lodge
  officer of the K. of P.; and a member of the I. O. O. F. He takes an active
  part in all political and social affairs, and is well known throughout the
  county.