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In Memoriam Comment by D ale on December 10, 2010 at 10:51

In 1890 Webster L. Marble also became connected with the banking business, being made in that year the president of the Exchange Bank at Gladstone, one of the strongest banking houses of this section of the state. He has ever since filled that important position. He married in 1878 Rosa M. Derry, a resident at that time of Frankfort, Michigan, but born in Fulton, New York, a daughter of William T. and Harriet Derry. Two sons have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Marble, William L. and Floyd W., the elder the manager of the Marble Safety Axe Company, and the younger assistant cashier in the Exchange Bank. Mr. Marble is a member of the Republican party, of the Gladstone school board and of the Masonic order. He is also a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and is one of the trustees and the present treasurer of his church. The place he was won in business circles is accorded him in recognition of his skill and ability and as a tribute to true and genuine worth.

The amount of the business of the Marble Safety Axe Company has nearly doubled each year since its organization, and the word "Marble" has become a synonym for extra quality in sporting equipment.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on December 8, 2010 at 18:14

.. and thanks Gary .. I was wondering when someone would either correctly identify or simply ask.

I've one I use daily .. one I've given my daughter .. and a couple in reserve downstairs.

I've seen the new ones .. if you've an actual use for one of these .. get an original !!!!

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on December 8, 2010 at 18:10

Gary .. that tis the btm/top end of a match safe .. currently serving time as both an adult & child proof pillbox .. although the kids do have an easier time @ it.

Comment by Gary Kennedy on December 8, 2010 at 18:02

what is the stamp on?

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on December 8, 2010 at 16:39

:)

In Memoriam Comment by Scott King on December 8, 2010 at 16:28

Now that is one COOL pic! Thanks Dale. Oh, btw....help me find a pearl MSA toenail will ya? I'll take the stag if it turns up too. I did get a fair condition stag a few years ago, bout the only MSA toenail I've been able to run down.