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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Frank R. Fite has succeeded to the busi-
ness of R. Dorman & Co., of Nashville,
Tenn. Mr. Fite has practically owned the
business for several years, but deems it
wise now to associate his name more prom-
The Edison American Phonograph Co. inently in connection with the house.
has been incorporated in Kansas City, Mo.,
Sturz Bros, are busy with several at-
with a capital stock of $20,000. The in- tractive styles in iiprights.
Concerning
corporators are: J. H. Foster, F. L. Guth these, The Review will have more to say
and W. A. Pemfry. They will manufac- in a future issue. They will be of great
ture electrical machines for musical and merit and are sure to meet with the suc-
amusement purposes.
cess they deserve.
Bug. B. Baehr & Bro.
The J. A. Norris Co., agents for the
Rettberg & Lange, whose praiseworthy
The spacious warerooms of Eugene B. Mason & Hamlin pianos in Chicago, report enterprise has been noted by The Re-
Baehr & Bro. are now literally packed with that their sales for the first week of Sep- view on several occasions, are now busily
the Baehr specialties. Preparations are in tember were larger by $2,000 in value than engaged on several important contracts,
progress for a big fall business. Herman any week since they have been established awarded to them because of superior work-
Baehr starts shortly on a business tour. in business.
manship, originality and reasonable prices.
Max J. Baehr, brother of Eugene B., and
L. B. Middletown, of Eagle Grove, Ia»,
Joseph Mann, of Mann & Eccles, Provi-
Herman Baehr and a well-known public has purchased the music store of C. F. dence, R. I., spent Saturday and Sunday
man and resident of Nebraska, has been Brewer, at Chattanooga, Tenn. Mr. of last week in town. From here he jour-
appointed U. S. Consul at Kehl, Germany, Brewer has accepted a position with the neyed to Baltimore on a visit to the
and leaves this week on the KoeniginLouise Cable Piano Co., of Chicago, as auditor.
Knabe factory.
for his post of duty.
The Symphonion Mfg. Co., 110-14 West
Major Howes, the Mason & Hamlin road
Thirty-second street, this city, have just ambassador, is returning from a very suc-
A Clever American Abroad.
issued a catalogue of the new American- cessful trip made to the Pacific Coast.
Alvin Kranich, son of Helmuth Kran- made self - playing symphonion music
A. J. Hinds, opened a music store in
ich, of Kranich & Bach, this city, who has boxes with interchangeable movements Oakland, Cal., Sept. 1st.
been residing in Leipsic for some years and indestructible steel discs which we
past, appeared as a composer and pianist will be pleased to notice in the next num-
at a recent concert at Bad Elster, a well- ber of The Review.
known German resort. His compositions
This week's report at the Schubert piano
included a concerto in G minor with or- factory, is satisfactory.
Mr. Duffy an-
chestra, a scherzo in B flat minor, and an nounces the early development of fall
"Aufschwung" (elevation). Mr. Kranich's business, with a number of important con-
work both as a virtuoso and composer was tracts made and pending.
warmly praised, prominent musicians be-
The Briggs piano which was described
stowing on him many compliments.
and illustrated in last week's issue of The
Review was not Style R as stated, but the
One of the busiest men to-day in the
Briggs
Style "97." The latter merits in
musical merchandise branch of the trade is
Received Highest Award at the United States
every
respect
all the good things said of
Mr. Palmer, the manager of the Conn
Centennial Exhibition, 1876, and are admitted to
warerooms in this city. The Review calls Style R. It is a superb instrument, a be the most Celebrated Instruments of the Age.
Guaranteed for five years. 8@"Iilu?trated Catalogue
occasionally for news items, but only once great seller and a sure money maker.
furnished on application.
Prices reasonable.
in a dozen times is Mr. Palmer disengaged.
Terms favorable.
Knoske
&
Bro.,
of
Delaware,
O.,
have
Usually, too, he is satisfactorily occupied
Warerooms, 237 E. 23d St.
opened a branch store in Warren, O.
in the sale of "Wonder" instruments.
proaches. Responses to recent fall notices
are coming in from all quarters. The
latest catalogue of stools and scarfs is meet-
ing with general approval, if orders and in-
quiries are any criterion.
The Serenetta, the famous Solophone,
the new music stands, and the hundred
and one other Tonk specialties, are all re-
ceiving a liberal share of attention from
enterprising dealers who believe in keep-
ing abreast of the times.
PIAN05
Grand, Square
and Upright.
Factory, from 233 to 245 E. 23d St., N. Y.
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