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Marble Costume Party

July 18, 2015 No Comments

What defines an “Old Timer” in Marble? Traditionally, it meant anyone who attended school in the West Main Street building prior to 1941—but as that legendary group becomes a “dwindling bunch,” the Marble Historical Society is expanding the circle. Whether you are a “Real Old Old-Timer,” a “New Timer,” or just a “plain hungry, fun-loving” neighbor, you are invited to the Annual Old Timers Reunion Picnic at noon on the third Saturday in July 2015.

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Sylvia Smith Printing Press

April 30, 2015 No Comments

For years, a lingering question remained in the annals of Marble’s history: What happened to Sylvia Smith’s printing press after she was forced to leave town on March 27, 1912? While records noted the Marble City Times equipment had been impounded by the town for “safekeeping,” the actual location remained a mystery—until now.

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Henry Mertens: 1875-1917

April 30, 2015 No Comments

Research into the archives of the Marble Historical Society has brought to light the remarkable story of Henry Mertens (1875–1917). A first-generation German-American from Illinois, Mertens arrived in Marble by 1909 as the driving force behind “Mertens and Graham,” a hardware and furniture store. More than just a merchant, Mertens was a civic powerhouse: a town trustee, a founding member of the volunteer fire department, and Secretary of the Marble City Bank.

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