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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
The "Sohmer" at the Dixie
Interstate Fair.
]j|pRICKER & BRO., Sohmer agents in Ameri-
^& cus, Pa., will make a fine exhibition of
Sohmer
pianos at the Dixie Interstate Fair,
Johnstown, N. Y.
which
opens
at Macon, Ga., October 23d and
JOHNSTOWN, N. Y.—The business of Elmer E.
Clark, dealer in pianos and musical instruments closes November 6th. Mr. James Fricker, of
at Johnstown, has been closed by Deputy Sheriff the firm, was in town last week and made a
John W. Mickel on an execution for $1,800 in selection of a handsome line of Sohmer styles
MR. A. E. CLAFLIN denies the statement made
for shipment.
favor of David D. Crouse, of Broadalbin.
in a contemporary that the Claflin Piano Com-
pany are about to go out of business. On the
New York City.
Lyon & Healy's Success Abroad. contrary, he is highly pleased with the condition
NEW YORK, N. Y.—Wm. Sohmer, who is the
of trade. Liberal orders are flowing in for the
candidate for Sheriff for New York City, is a
5 ^ H E great victory achieved by Messrs. Lyon Claflin piano, and a full force of men are employ-
piano maker by trade, but is at present engaged
-€> & Healy, Chicago, at the Antwerp Expo- ed full time.
in the insurance business, and is a brother of
sition, where they were awarded diploma of
MR. ROBERT A. WIDENMANN, for many years
Hugo Sohmer, the piano manufacturer
honor with gold medal and three medals to connected with Alfred Dolge & Son, has resign-
members of the firm, is being effectively adver- ed from that house. Mr. Widenmann has made
Rockford, III.
tised by that house in the Western papers.
a splendid record during his connection with
ROCKFORD, III.—Mr. Phillips, of Chicago,
The following quotation heads one of their this noted house, and he is certain to win no
will open up a piano salesroom here.
recent " ads " in the Chicago Herald :
small share of success in any venture which he
Cincinnati. O.
" No pent up Utica contracts our powers,
undertakes.
But the whole boundless universe is ours."
CINCINNATI, O.—Miss Sue Griggsby purchased
MRS. C. F. DO AN, who has a piano business
a piano recently from Steinert & Sons on the in- and when we bear in mind the honors bestowed
stalment plan. The contract was finally trans- on them at the World's Fair—twelve highest in Cleveland, Ohio, was in New York last week
ferred to Messrs. Crawford, Ebersole & Smith, awards, medals and diplomas—it looks very selecting stock for Fall trade.
4th street, piano dealers, who seized the piano much as if "the whole boundless universe"
THE usual monthly meeting of the Piano and
recently, claiming that the woman was delin- were theirs indeed.
Music Dealers' Protective Association of Wash-
quent in her payments. She sued the firm and
Lyon & Healy's triumph abroad is a decided ington, D. C, was held Tuesday evening of last
was awarded a verdict of $300 damages. The tribute to the excellence of string instruments of week at Sanders & Stayman's music store.
case was appealed to the Court of Common Pleas. domestic manufacture. It demonstrates that Nothing of particular interest was transacted.
they are equal if not superior to any manufactur-
St. Joseph, flo.
MR. HEMMINGWAY is journeying through the
ed abroad.
South in the interest of the Wilcox & White
ST. JOSEPH, MO.—Mr. Chas. O. Brokaw has
Organ Co. He is sending in some very satis-
purchased the stock of R. C. Washburn, musical
Brightly Written, Nicely Illustrated and factory orders.
merchandise, 117 South 6th street.
Admirably Printed.
IT is said that Miss Marie Louise Bailey, the
Elkhorn, Wis.
distinguished
European pianist, will use the
ELKHORN, WIS.—The Burton Bros, will dis-
HE New York Music TRADE REVIEW is in- Weber piano during her coming concert tour.
solve partnership this month, and Mr. Frank
variably successful with its special issues.
Burton will conduct the music business alone.
A NEW policy will be inaugurated in the man-
The "Canadian Number," which is just to
agement
of the business of Boardman & Gray,
hand,
consists
of
56
brightly
written,
nicely
Bloomsbury, N. J.
illustrated, and admirably printed pages, which Albany, N. Y., after the first of the year. Busi-
BLOOMSBURY, N. J.—It is contemplated that
contain much valuable information for, and con- ness will be extended by the enlargement of
by November 1st Bloomsbury will have a large cerning, the Canadian musical industries. It agencies, and regular road representatives will
piano and organ factory in operation, the neces- should prove valuable alike to advertisers and be employed. This will undoubtedly advance
sary money having just been raised and a suit- readers —P. O. & M. T. Journal, London, Eag. the interests of this old house.
able site procured.
THE postponed sale of the old Burdett organ
Springfield, Mo.
plant at Erie, Pa., will take place to-day.
Starr Piano Company.
SPRINGFIELD, MO —N. Homer, traveling col-
IT is said that Prosper Lamal is no longer con-
lector for W. H. Lines, the Commercial street
nected with the Lyon & Healy establishment.
piano dealer, while riding through a wooded ffHE Board of Directors of the Starr Piano
Mr. Lamal represented the Lyon & Healy house
spot in Clearmore, I. T., was robbed of -c5 Company, Richmond, Ind., held their
at the Antwerp Exposition.
$300 by two mounted men, and shot in the semi-annual meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 10th,
shoulder, but not seriously hurt, and will be all and expressed themselves as being well pleased
W E are in receipt of a fantasia for banjo and
right in a few days.
at the business done since the erection of the new piano called " The Courier, " from S. S. Stewart,
plant. Other action was taken which will proba- the celebrated banjo manufacturer and music
Marlette, Mich.
bly be announced later. John Lutnsden, of St. publisher, of Philadelphia. This piece of music
MARLETTE, MICH.—J. D. Resseguie has estab-
Louis, and Jesse French, of Louisville, attended is dedicated to A. A. Farland, the banjo vir-
lished a branch music store in Marlette.
tuoso.
the meeting of the Board of Directors.
f
W. J PIERCE, of Birmingham, Ala., visited
the Starr Piano Company's works, Richmond,
Ind., October 10th, and made a selection of
pianos for his fall and Christmas trade. He
left a large order.
HALLER & JONES, piano dealers, Lefargeville,
N. Y.. will handle the Decker Bros, and Sterling
pianos, and the Weaver, Kimball and Story &
Clark organs in their store. They will push the
Decker Bros, as leader.
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1890, '91, '92 and '93.
Equally good for Pianos or Organs.
AGENTS WANTED.
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