S. C. Dyke attempts to make stone marbles

A NEW INDUSTRY S. C. DYKE IS ESTABLISHING AT BOSTON.

The first attempt to manufacture stone marbles in this country will be made this week by the newly organized Akron Stone Marble Company. All stone marbles have so far been imported, nothing but the clay marbles being made in this country. The company has leased the old flour mill and water power at Boston, O., and the necessary machinery is being placed in position now. It is expected to be in running order by the last of this week. The stone is there convenient in abundance and 10 "runs" will be operated producing 200,000 marbles a day.

The marbles are ground out of block stone. The new enterprise will be managed by S. C. Dyke, formerly in that business as predecessor of the American Marble and Toy Company. Mr. Dyke claims the distinction of being the first person to make marbles in this country. He predicts that the new business will be a great success. Probably 20 or 30 people will be employed at the start. The office of the company will be in the Hall block this city.