People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 27-25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 January 1896 — INTERIOR OF RENSSELAER MARBLE WORKS. MACKEY & BARCUS. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

INTERIOR OF RENSSELAER MARBLE WORKS. MACKEY & BARCUS.

The above firm have their place of business situated on Front street near Washington, and are doing as fine work as any similar establishment in this state. They have put up within the last year the most attractive monuments to be found in the four counties tributary to their works, frequent mention of which has been made in neighboring papers. It is their aim to produce the newest designs in the most perfect manner. They keep always on hand a complete assortment imported and domestic marbles, and invite an inspection of work and comparison of prices. Henry Mackey is an old and esteemed citizen, a thorough master of his trade. His partner, Geo. W. Barcus, is one of the most enterprising men of Rensselaer.