Michael J. Nester
Left Western Glass Manufacturing Company, Denver, Colorado, to Take Over the Obear-Nester Glass Company's Factory in East St. Louis, Illinois
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[Trade Journal] Publication: The Commoner and Glassworker Pittsburgh, PA, United States |
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WILL LEAVE DENVER, Prominent Factory Manager Accepts a Position at Kansas City — Had Good Will of the Men. Denver, Col., April 14. — Michael J. Nester, who has been the efficient manager of the Western Glass Mfg. Co.'s plant since July, 1900, has severed his connection with the firm to take the management of the Kansas City Glass Works, recently purchased by the Obear-Nester company, of East St. Louis, Ill., a firm which Mr. Nester has been a member of for some time. The employees of the local plant assembled in the packing room recently and A. J. Henderson, on their behalf, in a neat and appropriate speech, presented Mr. Nester with a diamond stud, as a token of the esteem in which he is held by those who have been associated with him during the past three years. It seems but fitting that a few words should be said at this time of one who has so successfully risen to a prominent position in the glass industry. Mr. Nester learned the trade of a blacksmith with his father in Pittsburg, Pa. Leaving there in 1882, he obtained a position as assistant in the blacksmithing department of the Illinois Glass Co., Alton, Ill., and was later given charge of this department, serving until 1893, at which time he was offered the management of the entire Alton plant, a position which he did not accept, as he had already made arrangements to go with the Obear-Nester company. From 1893 until 1900 he was connected with this firm. In July, 1900, he accepted the management of the Western Glass Co., of Denver, Col., which position he has filled up to the present time. During Mr. Nester's administration the plant has been brought up to a state of efficiency second to none in the west. When he took charge the plant was poorly equipped and had been operated more or less unsuccessfully. At present they are in first class shape and in a position to handle the large number of orders coming their way. Patrick Quinn, formerly of Streator, Ill., succeeds as manager, and comes well recommended. Before leaving, the glassworkers gave Mr. Nester a farewell surprise at his home. Refreshments were served by the ladies and music, songs, and dancing were enjoyed. While there are many expressions of regret at the loss of Mr. Nester, the best wishes of all go with him. — C. H. W.
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