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<5ou/boy pianists.
tax, an action has been begun by H. L,. Ben- HARRY R. WIGWAMS, the popular music
nett, attorney for the executor of the estate, in- dealer of Detroit, Mich., died in that city Octo-
"Want to go into the dramatic profession ? " volving the constitutionality of the recent col- ber 25. Mr. Williams was well known in Detroit,
mused the proprietor of the dime museum.
lateral inheritance tax law. The estate is valued and it may be said of him that he was popular
" I do, " said the applicant firmly.
at $100,000. The heirs claim the estate passed wherever he was known. He had been a strong
1
' What is your specialty ? '' inquired the boss. into their hands before the passing of the law.
admirer of the Behr piano,^and for some time
"Well, I ain't particular. Maybe I'm too
had acted as Behr Bros. & Co.'s agent in Detroit.
THE Crill Piano Co. of Kansas City, Mo., an-
dark for an Albino and too light to join the
MILTON R. SLOCUM, who represents the Hallett
nounce that they have bought the entire interests
Hungarian band. What do you suggest ? "
& Cumston interests on the road, was in town
" The only vacancy," answered the chieftain, of the A. H. WhitneyCo. inthatcity. They have Monday, and reported an excellent business for
" i s in the cowboy piano department. I guess removed to 1018 Walnut street, where they will his firm. Mr. Slocum is now on a Western trip.
you'll do for a cowboy pianist. Tell the peo- carry a full line of the following well-known
On November 8th Mr. Melville Clark will sail
ple that cowboys play the piano so as to soothe pianos and organs : Chase Bros., Mason & from Europe for New York.
Hamlin,
McCammon,
and
Keller
Bros,
pianos
;
the cows when they are milking them. Jump
THE annual ball of the employees of the Pease
up on that platform and ask the treasurer at the and the Mason & Hamlin, and Whitney &
end of the week for $12, but if I ever catch you Holmes organs. With such , instruments as Piano Co. will be held at Wendel's Assembly
having your hair cut there will be trouble in these the Gill Co. ought to make good head- Rooms, Thursday evening, November 17th.
Prof. Lovell will provide the music.
this family resort. Your wages rise as your hair way.
THE business of the Popular Pease Piano Co.
grows—half a dollar an inch per week. Your
THE Cornett Piano Co. have started on oak
name is Nevada Jim, and your hours are four- cases, making a specialty of the large size, 4 is increasing at a very rapid pace, and their new
teen a day. You don't have to know how to feet and 9 inches ; they are meeting with marked designs in artistic cases are meeting with much
play. If you could it would queer the whole favor and a large number have been shipped to popularity. The Chicago house of the Popular
Pease Piano Co. is doing an immense trade, and
snap."
various points in the United States. James I,ee the
orders received for their instruments far
& Sons, Belfast, Ireland, have just ordered a exceed the greatest expectations of C. D. Pease
JOSEPH HOFMANN, the piano prodigy, is said
number of the new styles in oak, ^ ,... ivV .,,. „,,.,,,.. ,,,.^ j& Son. To say that they are pleased hardly
to have taken a sudden fancy to see the world,
\ expresses the feelings of the P. P. P. people.
ROBT. M. WEBB, manufacturer of cloth, felt,
and stowed himself away on a ship bound for
Calcutta. Hofmann's agent at London, England, / and punchings, 190 Third avenue, N. Y., is do-
I WORLD'S PAIR ALBUMS GIVEN AWAY
discredits the story, but states he has heard/ ing a thriving business, and although a new
BY
comer,
he
has
come
to
stay.
Mr.
Webb
is
\ CH.&D.,
"The World's Fair Route" from Cincinnati.
nothing from the boy's parents since February. 1,;
Ir
-
very gentlemanly, besides being a shrewd busi- I A magnificent Album of - World's Kair
views has been pub-
A BRASS band of twenty pieces has been ori, ness man, and his popularity has helped his •lished by the C , H. & D., whith will be sent to any address, on
'receipt of ten cents in stamps. The Cincinnati, Hamilton &
ganized at Caldwell, N. J. E. A. Archibald^ jfo us iness in a wonderful degree.
•1 Dayton, in connection with the Monon Route, is the only line
Srunningf Pullman perfected safety yestibuled trains with dining
Jay Weaver, and others are members.
rears, from Cincinnati to Chicago
The "Velvet" trains of the
SCHMIDT & Co., coverers of piano hammers, * C., H. & D. are admittedly the " Finest on Earth," and the line
a representative " World's Fair Route."
For tickets, rates,
ON the refusal of the heirs of the late James are right in line with as many orders as they '^is
j e t c , address any C , H. & P. agent. To get an album, send your
in stamps to
W. Frye, piano manufacurer of Rochester, N. Y., jean handle. Good work and prompt delivery • ^ address with ten cents
E . O. M C C O R M I C K ,
who died two years ago, to pay the inheritance are two characteristic features of this firm.
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G P. &.T. AGT., CINCINNATI, O.
THE
•THE-
SOHMER-SOHMER
Are preferred by the Conscientious Musical Instructors.
Are the Favorites of the Music Lovine Public.
FACTORIES:
WARE ROOMS:
, L. I. / \ 149-155 E. 14th St., New York.
"W~IO:K::H:_A.:M:, m=r A -PTVT A -KT &
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MANUFACTURERS OF
ISAAC I. COLE & SON,
MANUFA0TURJU18 OF
ALL KIHDS o r
Piano
Plates
YENEERS.
CAST,
BRONZED
Make a Specialty of Piano Case Y e n m
DRILLED,
AND
PINNED.
ORNAMENTED.
SPBI3STGFIELD. OHIO.
The Boston Felting Go.
F. J. BRAND, Manager.
TAOTOBT AHB • A H S 0 0 M ,
Foot 8th St., E. R., New York/
PIANO and ORGAN FELTS
Of Every Description.
39 LINCOLN STREET, BOSTON, MASS.