Men Who Founded the Modern Glass Industry in Weston
Date:
undated
Description:
The following caption appeared under the picture in a clipping from the Weston Democrat, undated. 'The men who founded the modern glass industry in Weston are seen in this old photo, loaned to us by Mat Holt. Front row, left to right, Frank Model, Henry Model, Elglebert Hager, Louie Wohinc, Mr. Lawrence, Karl Wohinc, and Louie Schrader. Second row, left to right, Henry Tomasche, John Pertz, Godfrey Weber, Dr. M.S. Holt, Joe Hager, Rudolph Bauer, and Frank Lanhanse. Third row, left to right, John Weber, Jumbo Ransinger, Ed Bascisko, and August 'Gus' Weber. Most of these men were employed in the glass factory at Tennerton. About 1920 a bottle factory at Weston closed. It was located where the Mountaineer Glass Company is now. Dr. Holt, who was the physician to most of the families, bought for them the old bottle plant for about $15,000. He was the only stockholder who was not a worker in the plant. Mr. Lawrence was the office manager and bookkeeper. The factory was organized with a $50,000 capital. Elglebert Hagar was the first president and general manager.'
This picture was taken in Oneida N.Y. in 1880. These glass workers are all from the Durbanville factory. Sitting down from left to right are: Charles Boudon, Adrian Boudon, Robert Andris, Edward Andris, Victor Lang, Mr Dichano, Edward Andris. 4th from left; sitting at table with mark on face is Grandfather of Leo Wery of Henryetta, Floyd Wery of Ft. Smith and Chas. Wery of Shreveport. This was Mr. Myers bar of Oneida. The other names are unknown but are all glass workers of the Durbanville factory.
Group portrait of glass workers. Carl Heinty, Duivillie, Clark Dunn, Carl Johnson, Thomas, Dunn, Earl Bollinge, Walter Reitz, Occan Strom, Louie House, Altman-Packer, Charles Nixon, Charles Fish, Charles Clark, Herbert Heintz, Fred Laurence, Harry Nixon, William Faul.
Group portrait of the Marilla Window Glass Cutters of Morgantown, W. Va. On Engine from left to right: Arthur Lewis, Hugh Fairfield, Dan McLamell, Jim Kifer, Deney Lelabey, Fred Salzman, Orcan DuBoise, Frank Dallons. Standing on Engine: Harry Davenport. Standing on platform: Arthur Swan, Bill Lewis.
An old method of extracting salt. Salt was lifted out of water and placed on the boards 'walkways' to drain. It was then removed in wheelbarrows for storage.
