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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
The "Sohmer" Agent in Chicago.
HENRY DETMKR.
Detmer's New Move.
SECURES THE LEASE HELD BY THE THOMPFON
MUSIC CO., AND THE "SOHMER"
AGENCY AS WELL.
F
OR some time it has been known that
Henry Detmer, Chicago, was desirous
of obtaining suitable vvarerooms on Wabash
avenue, that city. He has found the loca-
tion, secured the lease of the building, and
is now in full possession thereof.
Mr. Detmer has secured the lease formerly
held by the Thompson Music Co., of the
building No. 261 Wabash avenue, fora term
of eight years. He has purchased the en-
tire stock of pianos and a portion of the
small goods of the Thompson Music Co.
But the most important transfer in this
deal is the agency for the Sohmer piano,
which hereafter in Chicago will be con-
trolled by Henry Detmer.
It is understood in the arrangement that
the Sohmer piano will be pushed vigor-
ously as his leader. This move brings Mr.
Detmer into prominence as one of the lead-
ing dealers in Chicago, and it places the
agency of the Sohmer piano in the hands of
a thorough piano man.
Mr. Detmer has been in the piano busi-
ness since boyhood. For many years he
was with Julius Bauer & Co., and in 1885
commenced business on his own account.
He conducted a musical establishment on
the corner of Randolph and Halstead
streets, where he built up a nourishing
business, the importance of which caused
him to secure larger and more central quar-
ters in the Schiller Building.
In a musical way Mr. Detmer is one of
the best known German-Americans in Chic-
cago. He has been prominently connected
with the Herwegh Maenner-
chor, the Chicago Saenger-
bund, the Liedertafel Vor-
warts, the Siid Seite Maenner-
chorandthe Vereinigte Mean-
cnrchor, which organization
itself is composed of sixteen
Chicago singing societies. His
prominence in these various
societies has brought him in
direct communication with
many of the leading musical
people of Chicago. He also
belongs to the Catholic Knights
of America, and has held a
high official position in the
Catholic Order of Foresters.
Mr. Detmer is in ever}-sense
a practical and successful busi-
ness man, and without doubt
this new move which he has
taken presages well for his fu-
ture, as it will give him greater
prominence in the Chicago
trade than he before has occu-
pied.
In a recent chat with Hugo
Sohmer, he said, "We have a
very high opinion of Mr. Det-
mer's abilities, and naturally
hope and believe that the deal will be ben-
eficial to both parties concerned. There
being no change from the present quarters
will be also an advantage.
I have no
doubt but that Mr. Detmer will make a
complete success in his new business
location."
THE last Vocal ion concert was given
Monday afternoon before an appreciative
audience. The program embraced numbers
by classical writers, and was ably inter-
preted by Henry R. Fuller, organist of the
Church of the Redeemer.
A DISPATCH from Lester, Pa., says that in
the great storm Thursday night of last
week, the roof of the Lester Piano Co.'s
factory was torn from its fastenings and the
building seriously damaged.
ADAM
NICKEL,
of
Wessell,
Nickel
&
Gross, and Mrs. Nickel are sojourning at
Lakewood, N. ]., the fashionable winter
resort.
WILLIAM STEINWAY has subscribed $1,000
toward the guarantee fund to secure the
National Democratic Convention in this
city.
THE Prescott Piano Co., Concord, N. H.,
are sending out some very effective adver-
tising novelties.
THE outside work on the Richardson
piano case factory, at West Leominster,
Mass., is nearly completed.
The. inside
work will be pushed rapidly. The building
will probably be ready for occupancy this
month.
Miss KINGSUURY, an aunt of Mrs. H. D.
Cable, Chicago, died in Boston Christmas
day. Mr. Cable attended the funeral.
H. NAG EL, SUCCESSORS, Mexico City, have
taken the agency for the Chickering piano.
Hung in Effigy.
B
ENJAMIN W. HITCHCOCK, the real
estate speculator and music publisher^
of Sixth avenue, was hung in effigy at
Corona, L. I., last week by those who pur
chased ground from Hitchcock some time
ago, and only knew a few days ago that a
blanket mortgage existed upon their pro-
perty. The effigy was raised to the highes
tree, and there they threatened to hang
Hitchcock's body alongside if he is ever
seen in Corona.
Over 70 Pianos in December.
w
P. VAN WICKLE, manager of the
Bradbury warerooms in Washing-
#
ton, D. C , sold over seventy pianos during
the month of December. This is indeed a
record to be proud of. Mr. Van Wickle
was helped in no small measure to this end
by the many "catchy" advertisements
which he carried in the Washington daily
papers. They were so cleverly worded as
to catch the public eye, and bring customers
galore to the Bradbury warerooms. Mr.
Van Wickle is a keen student of the value
of advertising, and has every reason to
congratulate himself on his work during
December.
THE Briggs Piano Co. are preparing
some special style instruments for the
spring trade.
EMIL LEIULING played the Kimball piano
at the meeting of the Pennsylvania State
Music Teachers' Association, Jan. 1st. It
would be hard to tell which commanded
the greatest share of appreciation—the
piano or the player. They were both "18-
carat fine."
THE Journal and Courier, Little Falls,
N. Y., are out with an "industrial e.lition"
of sixty-six pages, which is certainly a
credit to our friends up the State. It con-
tains much of interest concerning the
wonderful development of Dolgeville under
the inspiration of Alfred Dolge, and treats
of the different industries in that go-ahead
little city.
EDW.
A.
SAALKELD,
president
of
the
National Music Co., 215 Wabash avenue,
Chicago, died last Monday at his home in
that city. He was 46 years of age.
JOHN SMITH has assumed the superinten-
dency of the Schiller Piano Co., Oregon,
111.
THE Piano Manufacturers' Association
of New York and Vicinity will hold an
election of officers at the next meeting,
which takes place on Jan. 14th. •