Music Trade Review

Issue: 1901 Vol. 32 N. 13

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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
tributes were as numerous as beautiful, and
the character and philanthropy of the late
Mr. Bush were eulogized in eloquent terms
by the different clergymen who participated
in the ceremonies.
As announced in last week's Review, the
death of Mr. Bush will not affect the Bush
& Gerts Piano Co. Wm. L. Bush and his
brother, B. F. Bush, are experienced pianp
men and have long been connected with the
enterprise of which their respected father
was the head. They will continue the busi-
ness along progressive lines.
Anxious for Information.
LOOK AND LISTEN
Yes, look at it and see an organ artistically made of the best materials and with the
perienced workmen. Look
greatest skill of the most ex-
music rack, and it's just the
it all over, from pedals to
same. But listen! Ah, if
the look pleased you, how
much more the tone? And
yet, it isn't strange that
fifty years of voicing reeds
should result in the sweet-
toned Estey, ever sweeter
and clearer with each new
instrument that comes from the factory, else what were the uses of experience?
FOR
SEND
ESTEY
ORGAN
CATALOGUE.
CO., -
- Brattleboro, Vt.
Established
in
EMERSON
PIANOS.
New Orleans, La., March 19, 1901.
The Review, New York, N. Y.
Finest tone, best
Gentlemen:—We are exceedingly anxious
work
and
to find the whereabouts of John A. Under-
material.
wood and Geo. W. Moxham, two piano sales-
PRICES MODERATE AND TERMS REASONABLE.
men and traveling men. Underwood was
72,000 MADE AND IN USE.
EVERY INSTRUMENT FULLY WARRANTED.
formerly in the employ of most of the Texas
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE FREE.
houses, at one time with the Estey Co., of
St. Louis, and again, with the Monroe Cycle
Co., of Monroe, La. He is rather a hand-
some young fellow, with good address; clean 110 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON.
207 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO.
shaven, with light eyes and dark hair; about
six feet tall; weighs, we should say, about
165 pounds. Rather thin for a man as tall.
Underwood is probably about twenty-seven
IS THE FINEST AND BEST ORGAN MADE
years old.
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SOLD ALL OVER THE WORLD ON ITS
Geo. W. Moxham is about five feet, two
MERITS ALONE
inches tall; weighs about 131 pounds;
No traveling salesmen required to sell our entire product
black hair and brown eyes. Has an exceed-
This extraordinary fact speaks volumes for the quality of our instruments.
ing thin face, with cheeks more or less sunken.
It's the " OLD RELIABLE MILLER ORGAN ** all the time.
Rather foreign appearance when wearing Van
Write for Catalogues and I'rlcos.
Dyke beard, which, however, is now prob-
ably shaved off. He is accompanied by his
wife; rather handsome blonde.
We are very anxious to obtain information
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about both of these men.
Yours truly,
Philip Werlein, (Ltd.)
HE only work published that treats exhaustively of the technical development of 'he American piano,
its precursors, and the personalities connected therewith, including the early piano and harpsichord
P. Werlein, Pres.
makers of New York, Baltimore, Boston, Philadelphia, Albany, etc. Praised and commended by
EMERSON PIANO CO
miller Organ . . .
miller Organ Co., Lebanon, Pa.
History of tHe American Piano-forte
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the press and the world's greatest authorities. 350 pages, cloth, price $2.00.
Wissner's Newark Quarters.
Otto Wissner will occupy new quarters in
Newark, N. J., at 603 Broad street as soon
as alterations and improvements in the build-
ing are completed. The structure is a spa-
cious one, four stories high, and the ground
floor alone which is 176 feet in depth will
accommodate almost a couple of hundred
pianos. In connection with the foregoing
move the usual special sale is being an-
nounced.
,
Address J . B . * S P I L L A N E , 3 E. 14th Street, 3(e™ York.
MATHUSHEK&
SON PIANO
of acknowledged eminence.
Instruments that
dealers should become
acquainted with.
m i l Greene's Fine Line.
The name of Mathushek has been before the
public for half a century and is identified with
the manufacture of instruments of high grade.
It pays to handle a well-known name. The
demand for the Mathushek & Son piano is
growing all the time. I t . isn't necessary to
ask why ? You know! :
:
:
: :
The Mathushek 6 Son Piano Co.
1567 6 1569 Broadway, cor. 47th St., New York.
B. P. Greene who recently opened up in La
FRANCIS
Grande, Oregon, is handling a splendid line The Right
of pianos which include the Chickering,
Piano
Weber, Kimball, Decker & Son, Crown,
at the
Pease, Wheelock, Milton, Singer, as well as
Right Price
PIANOS
a full line of organs and the Angelus orches-
Factory Address:
tral piano player. Their "small goods" line,
and music is also very complete. Mr. 134th St. and Trinity Ave., So. Boulevard
Greene is an enterprising piano man who has HIGH
GRADE
had a wide experience in the industry.
CONNOR
AT
.
Frank Dorian, general manager of the
European offices of the Columbia Phono- MODERATE
graph Co., is about to make his annual visit PRICE.
i—•» T -prr | v j / " " \ O
to America. He is expected to arrive in ESTABLISHED IN NEW YORK 1S76.
New York this week.
Factory at Riverview, 111. - - SCHAEFFER PIANO MFG. CO., -
Are Built to
Satisfy a
Critical
Trade
War© room*:
.t 42d St., NEW YORK
CAPACITY
THREE
HUNDRED
PIANOS
PER MONTH.
ORGANIZED WO I X< OHI'OItATKD
JAV1 AKY I HUM.
Office, 215 Wabash Avenue, Chicago.
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STARR PIANOS
And the moral to be derived therefrom—1 he
Review questions fir. Strauch on a number
of interesting topics.
The contents of a letter recently received
Embody generous artistic values and have
at the Strauch headquarters from a promi-
nent dealer formed the basis of an interesting
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been found most desirable instruments for
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talk on Monday with Albert Strauch, con-
cerning Strauch policy and Strauch success.
the dealers to handle.
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One paragraph of the letter read :" Where-
ever
an opportunity offers we all will, as we
Factories: RICHMOND,
IND.
always have done with great pleasure and
HIGH
sincere opinion, speak all the good words
for the Strauch Bros, action, keys and ham-
Original in Design, , Refined intone.
in tone,
mers
that they so thoroughly deserve." It
unsurpassed.
Finish and interior workmanship unsurpassed
Moderate in price.
was quoted to The Review casually during
"PIANO *
conversation to illustrate the high standing
J- CcASE
of the Strauch products in the estimation of
Acknowledged by the music press and trade as having no equal. Latest styles are
the piano trade, among piano dealers and in
7 1-3 octave, have m v improvements and are remarkably
ly low in price.
the musical world generally.
Easton, Pa.
"The members of that firm," remarked The
Review, after hearing the above, "are evi-
dently warm admirers of the Strauch prod-
THEN SECURE THE AGENCY FOR THE
ucts. They write forcefully, as with full
knowledge of the situation. Actions, keys
and hammers are referred to specifically, thus
cA Leader and a Seller as ivell
covering your three branches. On what spe-
cdttra.cti've Cases J* Superb Tone
cial merits is their preference for the Strauch
products based, from your standpoint, Mr.
FACTORIES AND WAREROOMS:
338-340 EAST 31st STREET
NEW YORK Strauch?"
"On merits that are essential, in our opin-
ion," was the reply. • "For example, we use
only the choicest material the market affords.
This has been true ever since the foundation
of the firm thirty-four years ago, and will
remain true for all time. We employ the
most skilled and trustworthy men available.
Endorsed by Leading Artists
Many of these mechanics are specialists in
for more than Half a. Century
their branches and have been in our employ
from fifteen to eighteen years. Our work
is durable to the utmost limit and has a per-
fect finish, even to the finest detail."
"Considering the Strauch action separate-
ly for a moment, as distinct from the Strauch
keys and Strauch hammers," queried The
Review, "why is your firm's product pre-
Most Profitable for the
ferred by the house from whom you have
Dealer to Handle A9 &
just received such favorable endorsement—
as well as by other houses equally particular
Factory, 477 lo 481 Clybourn Avenue,
CHICAGO, ILL.
and critical?"
"That ground is covered by these qualifi-
cations, on which we pride ourselves," was
the response: "Superiority of finish, dura-
bility, repetition and the lightness and free-
RE MADE to satisfy the desire of
WRITE FOR PARTICULARS AND
the buying public. Honest in
TERRITORY TO THE FACTORY AT dom of the touch."
construction, tasteful in design;
"Now, concerning the keys made by your
touch, light and elastic, and
musical quality unsurpassed. The
firm, Mr. Strauch, what are their special
prices are low, making them just the right
merits ?"
instrument for dealers who wish to make
money, while building up a good reputation.
N. H.
"With keys, as with actions and with ham-
mers, perfect workmanship and finish, as
A PIANO MADE FOR
well as excellence in quality of material used,
MUSICAL PEOPLE.
are the strong, incontrovertible arguments
RICH IN VALUE
with purchasers. Our facilities and resources
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FOR THE DEALER.
both in experienced men and in machinery,
are such as to guarantee a perfect product,
Office and Ware room si 21 East 14th St., New Yor
which
results in our being given credit for
Factory: 6 6 5 - 6 6 7 Hudson Street, New York.
the
superior
excellence of our manufactures,
BEST BOOK FOR TUNERS, $1.00
as is demonstrated by this letter. The great-
Edward Eyman Bill
est possible care is exercised throughout the
3 E. 14th Street, New York City
whole of the work. Especial attention is
Pianos 'Win Friends
given to that part of it having to do with the
For the Dealer
exact fitting of the keys to the scale."
C. KURTZMANN
CO.
"The letter read by you just now," said
Factory, 526 to 536 Niagara St., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Review, "also mentions the Strauch
PIANOS
ORGANS
LEHR
You want an easy seller
STULTZ
BAUER
HALLXT
DAVLS
...BOSTON, MASS
Smttb & J3ames
THE HAGEN & RUEFER PIANOS
PETERBORO,
(7bri$iitian Pianos
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A] Letter to Strauch 1
CHRISTMAN & SON,
KURTZMANN

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