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The Music Trade Review
Chase-Hackley Co. Soon
to Pass Out of Existence
M
USKEGON, MICH., January 19.—The Chase-Hackley Piano Co., one of the oldest pianu-
makinin concerns in the Middle West, will soon pass out of existence as a result of a peti-
tion for dissolution and appointment of a receiver filed in the Muskegon, Mich., circuit
court, Tuesday, January 15.
The failure of Walter Toor, of the Automatic Musical instrument Co., of Grand Rapids, Mich.,
to exercise his option to purchase the old Muskegon plant at $100,000 resulted in the decision of
the directors of the company to terminate its "
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existence in the best interests of the creditors
On May 20, 1899, the Chase-Hackley Piano
and stockholders.
Co. was incorporated. For nearly twenty years
The Bankers Trust Co., of Muskegon, has after the incorporation of the company under
been appointed temporary receiver, and date for the present name, Braden S. Chase continued as
a hearing at which any persons interested must vice-president and general manager. Upon his
show cause why the dissolution should not be death about fifteen years ago, Harry D. Bradley
allowed has been set for Monday. February 25. became general manager, and in September,
The plant will be continued in operation under 1924, E. L. Atherton, now managing director of
the receivership until the expiration of a four- the company, took over the management of the
month lease on three floors of the building held plant.
by the Automatic Musical Instrument Co., at
Present officers of the company are: President
$1,000 a month. This lease will expire May 18, W. H. Mann, of Pasadena, Cal.; vice-president,
1929, at which time the plant will close its doors Aarand Dubee, of the Michigan Trust Co., of
as the Chase-Hackley Piano Co.
Grand Rapids; secretary, C. V. Bcrtsch and
In the petition for dissolution and receiver- treasurer, Thomas H. Hume, son of the original
ship the company listed its assets at $278,982.56 treasurer of the company. E. L. Atherton, as
and its liabilities at $144,158.91. The factory lias been previously stated, is managing director
building and the real estate upon which it is lo- of the company. George A. Hume completes
cated on the shores of Muskegon Lake arc the board of directors.
valued at $100,000, the price which was to have
been paid by Mr. Ioor.
The Chase-Hackley Piano Co. came into
existence on May 20, 1899, as the successor to
the Chase Bros. Piano Co., under which name
the business had been moved to Muskegon in Twelve and One-Half Per Cent Paid on Credi-
1890. The original capitalization of the com
tors' Claims By Trustee—Principal Assets
pany was $220,000, of which $145,820 was repre-
Now Reduced to Cash Basis
sented by common stock and $74,180 was in pre-
ferred stock.
CHICAGO, III., January 21.—Creditors of the H.
The main plant of the company is 50 feet •C. Bay Piano Co., now in the hands of the re-
wide, 288 feet long and four stories high. The ceiver, have received checks from the trustee,
company also owns about 400 feet of lake front- Kred Hummel, covering twelve and one-half
age on Muskegon Lake, which has a depth of per cent of their claim, this being the first
more than 1,000 feet. It is located near the site dividend.
of the new Grand Trunk railroad car ferry dock-
Accompanying the checks is a financial state-
now under construction.
ment, showing that claims totaling $630,000
The Chase Bros. Piano Co., predecessor to were filed, and of these claims totaling $294,439
the Chase-Hackley Piano Co., was organized in were allowed. Following- the payment of the
1863. It was located at Ripley, O., for seven- tirst dividend the trustee reported a balance on
teen years, and then was moved to Grand Rapids hand of $93,928, representing practically all the
in 1880. In 1890 the Chase brothers, Braden S., assets of the company as turned into cash, with
Clarence and Leon Chase, were induced to move the exception of probably $60,000 which the
their plant to Muskegon, a distance of about trustee hopes to realize from the sale of first
mortgage and real estate bonds.
fortv miles farther west.
H. C. Bay Co. Creditors
Receive First Dividend
JANUARY 26, 1929
Tuners' Association
Plans for Next Convention
Directors of Organization Hold Mid-Year Meet-
ing in Chicago—Peoria Division Enjoys Suc-
cessful Session
CHICAGO, III., January 21.—Plans for the coming
annual convention of the National Association
of Piano Tuners to be held in Chicago, August
19 to 22, were discussed at the mid-year meet-
ing of the board of directors of the Association
held January 13 at the National headquarters,
22 Quincy street.
President Nels C. Boe reports that the Asso-
ciation is showing continued progress both in
membership and financial standing and is look-
ing forward to great activity among its differ-
ent divisions during the coming year. The out-
look is for a great year, and one of the largest
and most successful conventions ever held in
the history of the Association.
The Peoria Division of the National Associa-
tion of Piano Tuners, Inc., together with the
members of the Capital Division which includes
tuners from Springfield, Bloomington, Decatur
and Jacksonville, held its first quarterly meet-
irg January 14, at the Pere Marquettc Hotel,
Peoria, 111.
A splendid musical program, broadcast by the
local radio station WMBD was the main feature
of the evening. C. C. Adams, the well-known
local dealer, who officiates as announcer of sta-
tion WMBD took the opportunity to bring to
the attention of his radio audience the impor-
tance of correct pitch and the need of frequent
tuning of pianos. A pitch test and a short talk-
on why pianos go out of tune brought several
telegrams commenting on the excellence of the
program.
Death of D^D. Parsill
D. D. Parsill, well-known piano man who has
been associated with the trade for the past thirty
years and recently joined the Q R S Co., died
suddenly Sunday night, January 20, at the home
of his mother, Mrs. J. W. Mason, 5009 North
Central Park avenue, Chicago, 111.
Mr. Parsill was forty-seven years old and
first entered the piano business with the Price
& Teeple Co. He was also connected with the
(iaston Music Co. of Hastings, Neb., Wunder-
lich of Kansas City, as well as the Knabe
Studios of Kansas City.
The body was taken to Kansas City for burial
and funeral services were held Wednesday,
January 23.
THE REVIEW'S UNIVERSAL "WANT" DIRECTORY
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POSITION OPEN—Through some recent
changes in our Washington branch it has left
positions open for two men, one to take full
charge of our Radio and Phonograph Depart-
ment, the other to go in our Piano Department.
Do not apply unless you can give good refer-
ences. These positions will pay a good salary
and commission to the right men. Chas. M.
Stieff, Inc., 1340 G. Street, N. W., Washington
D. C.
POSITION WANTED by experienced small goods man
ager and instrument salesman, knows all band and orches-
tra instruments. Can organize and promote ideas for
sales and salesmen. "Conn Dealers Preferred," they all
know me. Address Box 3306, Music Trade Review, 420
Lexington Avenue, New York City.
WANTED—Experienced sheet music depart-
ment manager in Pacific Coast town. Send refer-
ences and salary expected. Address Box 3308,
Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington Avenue,
New York City.
POSITION WANTED—If you are
class tuner, repairman and refinisher,
you my references and experience.
Music Trade Review, 420 Lexington
City.
POSITION WANTED—Tuner and player
mechanic desires position with reliable dealer.
Age 32. Ten years experience. Best of refer-
ences. South preferred. Write M. J. M., 418
Grandin Road, Charlotte, N. C.
WANTED—Experienced piano salesman, will-
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with one of the leading houses in Utah. Good
opportunity if you want to go West. Give full
particulars. Box 112, Music Trade Review, 333
N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 111.
SALES MANAGER—Capable of promoting real live
sales organization and big sales production, desires posi-
tion with an up-to-date piano company or music store.
Pennsylvania, New York State or New Jersey location.
Write A. f\ Honck. 826 Mvrtle Street Scranton. Pa.
in need of a high
please let me send
Address Box 3307,
Avenue, New York
POSITION WANTED—Tuner and player repairman, 26
years old, 18 years' experience.
Best of references.
Address Box 3299, care The Music Trade Review, 420
Lexington Avenue, New York.
WANTED—Connection with music house as tuner and
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class repair .shop. Good mechanic. Address Box 3300,
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New York City.
POSITION WANTED by fine tuner and tone regulator,
expert in players, Duo-Art and most other makes. Thor-
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