Augustus E. Weger
Augustus E. Weger, one of the prominent business men of Delphos, the leading photographer and also the junior member of the undertaking firm of Jauman & Weger, was born April 20, 1878, at Newcastle, Pennsylvania, and is a son of Frank A. and Margaret Elizabeth (Deitzel) Weger.
George K. Weger, the paternal grandfather, was born in Germany. He came to America in 1852, locating in Baltimore, Maryland, where he followed the trade of cooper. His son Frank A., the father of Augustus E., learned this trade also and worked as a cooper for some years in Baltimore and then removed to Newcastle, Pennsylvania. Here he was married in 1871, to Margaret E. Deitzel, who was born in that place, and was a daughter of Michael Deitzel, a native of Prussia. They had five children, viz.: Katie, George, Augustus, Mary and Frank. Mr. Weger removed from Newcastle to Pittsburgh and in 1878 came to Delphos as foreman for the Pittsburgh Keg & Barrel Company, with which concern he continued until he joined interests with H. Goette in the hoop and stave business. Augustus E. Weger has spent the main part of his life at Delphos, being an infant when his parents came here. He was educated in both the English and German departments of the parochial schools and, after completing the usual course, received private instruction at Delphos. For a time he assisted his father in the hoop and stave factory, later turned his attention to other activities, but in 1899 definitely decided to become a practical photographer, having always had an inclination in this direction. He has been in the business for himself for the past three years and until September 23, 1905, was alone. On account of needed expansion and great press of business, Mr. Weger then admitted Mr. Fry to partnership and now the firm stands Weger & Fry. the well-equipped studio is located on Main street between Second and Third streets. Mr. Weger is a natural artist and in giving way to his inclinations but followed what promises to be a promising and prosperous career. An enthusiast in his work, each finds him better able to compete with those who have elevated in photographic art to the level of other artistic achievements.
Since September 21, 1905, Mr. Weger has also been connected with another line of business, being the junior partner in the undertaking firm of Jauman & Weger, funeral directors and embalmers. Their quarters have been fitted up with all modern conveniences and their business in conducted in a quiet, orderly manner. Mr. Weger devotes his whole time to his studio, Mr. Jauman attending to the undertaking department. Mr. Weger is a member of the Church of St. John the Evangelist at Delphos. He belongs to the Catholic Knights of Ohio and the Catholic Knights of America.