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April 11, 1925.
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STEEP HILLS NO BAR
TO TOLLESTON CO. SALES
Grands Big Feature of Sales by Energetic
Harrison, Ark., Dealer and Staff of
Salesmen.
Harrison, Ark., is admirably located for artists and
for lovers of the picturesque who write poetry. It is
in the southwest .corner of Boone county in a rugged
section of the Ozarks where a considerable number
of the thickly wooded acres are perpendicular or
nearly so. One would think, at a glance, that the
country about Harrison would be a difficult place
wherein to deliver pianos and so be impossible for
building up a good trade.
But the conclusion would be wrong. The Tolleston
Music Co., in Harrison, has proved that no difficulties
of piano delivery can prevent enthusiastic piano men
from closing the sales by bringing home the pianos.
With Ford roadsters and Bowen Loaders Mr. Tol-
leston and his able stafif of salesmen can cover the
mountain territory in an efficient manner.
A remarkable phase of the business of the Tolle-
ston Music Co. is the large number of grand pianos
sold. Energy in the pursuit of upright piano pros-
pects finds satisfactory reward among the ambitious
native Arkansans, who display a keen love of music
and a strong desire for piano training for the girls of
the family. The big sales of grands are due to the
great number of settlers and winter visitors from
the north and east. The famous Eureka Springs, a
great winter vacation resort, is only forty miles away,
and every year becomes a stronger attraction for
people in harsh climates elsewhere.
INDIANA DEALER'S PRIDE
IN STARR LINE SHOWN
How a Bright Small Town Newspaper Boosts Its
Live Local Music Store.
C. W. Miller, music dealer, Auburn, Ind., is an
able representative of Starr pianos and phonographs
and Gennett records, and his twenty-five years as a
dealer in that city makes a good talking point in
making sales. His length of service in selling music
goods and his association with the line of the Starr
Piano Company, Richmond, Ind., he considers a
double cause for pride. Mr. Miller's pride in those
things is shared by his fellow citizens as expressed by
an article in the Auburn Star last week:
"Auburn is fortunate in having a first-class music
store such as Miller's. This store is a real asset to
Auburn. The celebrated Starr pianos and phono-
graphs are represented. The undeniable mark of
quality accompanies every Starr instrument, long rec-
ognized by the public as one of the foremost in the
field.
"You will find C. W. Miller always at your service
in supplying high grade musical instruments which
promote the feeling of contentment and good cheer
in the home. This store is music headquarters for
this vicinity. One of the interesting features of doing
business with the Miller's Music Store is the easy
payment basis upon which they install an instrument
in your home. Enjoy the use of your piano or phono-
graph while paying for it. They will be glad to in-
stall an instrument for demonstration. The manage-
ment invites you in to listen to your favorite selection
played on a piano or phonograph. Always a com-
plete assortment of the latest records and piano rolls
on hand."
SUCCESSFUL MUSIC
WEEK IS ASSURED
Everywhere Music Dealers Are Associated
with Plans for a Successful Series of
Events in May.
SOME OF THE LATE CHANGES
IN RETAIL PIANO TRADE
Changes, Renewals and New Enterprises in Different
Parts of the Country.
George W. Will has purchased the piano stock of
R. F. Peters, Salem, Ore. ; and has removed it to his
store on State street.
The Portland Music Co. recently opened a store
at 227 Sixth street, Portland, Ore.
Housel & Baker, dealing in general music goods,
have taken new quarters at 100 West Independence
street, Shamokin, Pa.
J. M. Kluck will open a music store at 606 Jefferson
street, Waterloo, Iowa, this week.
H. A. Mills has opened a general music store in
the McCrory Block on Pennsylvania avenue, Harris-
burg, Pa.
The Morilton Music Co. has moved into its new
home on South Railway avenue, Morrilton, Ark.
C. D. Strang has purchased the Columbia Music
& Jewelry Co., Spanish Fork, Utah, and will conduct
it as a general music store.
John and Harry Noelke have succeeded Henry Alt-
enmueller in the music business in Washington, Mo.
Warner Stone, manager of the music house of
Stone & Co., has opened a branch store on East
Center street, Provo, Utah.
Philip Henderson has opened a new music store in
Beardstown. 111.
The Van Ausdle-Hoflfman Music Co., Spokane,
Wash., has moved to more spacious quarters at
West 615 Riverside avenue.
The F. A. North Co., 1306 Chestnut street, Phila-
delphia, has opened a branch at S3 South Front
street, Milton, Pa.
A. H. Fitch, music merchant at Arkansas City,
Kan., is erecting a three-story building for his busi-
ness.
H. A. Mills has opened a music store on Pennsyl-
vania avenue, Tyrone, Pa.
It is now assured that National Music Week, May
3 to 9, will be observed in every important city in
the country, and in the smaller towns. In all places
where scheduled plans have been prepared, the music
trade is actively associated with the enthusiastic
music workers.
Plans already outlined for its celebration, and
offered for the use of local music committees every-
where include almost everything that could be
thought of. They suggest that one event of the week
feature performances by local American artists. An-
other to emphasize community singing is adopted
everywhere. There will be special music programs in
the public schools. Programs presenting American
folk songs and religious music of American origin
will be supplemented with talks on these branches.
Public libraries will participate by preparing lists
of books on music and musicians.
NEW WASHINGTON BRANCH.
I. Bentzar is manager of a new branch of Sherman,
Clay & Co. in Bellingham, Wash , which was re-
cently opened at 310 West Champion street. The
store handles the same lines of pianos, phonographs,
musical merchandise and radio that are carried in the
Seattle branch.
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!iHardman
A GOOD FAMILY HABIT.
"Herman Schoen purchased a playerpiano last
week, making the eighth Baldwin instrument I have
sold to the Schoen brothers and sisters. I have also
sold instruments to four of their brothers-in-law,"
said Frank W. Shireman, music dealer of Corydon,
Ind., this week. "In my experience of twenty-six
years as a salesman of Baldwin pianos and players I
have never had a dissatisfied customer with a Bald-
win instrument."
The Yardman £ine
is a complete line
It comprises a range of artisti-
cally w o r t h y instruments to
please practically every purse:
The Hardman, official piano of
the Metropolitan Opera House;
the Harrington and the Hensel
Pianos in which is found that in-
builtdurabilitythatcharacterizes
all Hardman-made instruments;
the wonderful Hardman Repro-
ducing Piano; the Hardman
Autotone (the perfect player-
piano); and the popular Playo-
tone.
BRINKERHOFF
Grands
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Reproducing Grands
Player-Pianos
and Pianos
The Heppe. Marcelius and Edouard Jfules Plan*
manufactured by the
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and Satisfies Always
HEPPE PIANO COMPANY
are the only pianos In the world with
Three Sounding Boards.
Scented In the United States. Great Britat&s
France, Germany and Canada.
Llbera! arrangements to responsible agents only.
Main Office, 1117 Chestnut St,
PHILADELPHIA, FA.
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OFFICES, REPUBLIC BLDG.
209 State Street
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