Presto

Issue: 1927 2114

February 5, 1927.
PRESTO-TIMES
RECENT INCORPORATIONS
COINOLAS
As Trade Outlook Brightens, Several New Concerns
Start Up.
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RESTAURANTS, CAFES and
AMUSEMENT CENTERS
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The Mathewson Radio Co., Inc., dealer in radio
and musical merchandise, Gloucester, Mass.; $50,000;
John J. Matheson, Ralph G. Matheson, and William
J. Maclnnis.
Rolfe's Music House, Salem, Mass; $25,000 cap-
italization; Leila R. Hersey, J. Frank Rolfe and
Rosella M. Rolfe, all of Salem.
Louis B. Mack, the sheet music dealer who has
been doing business in the Wiley B. Allen store at
Portland, Ore., for some time, has transferred his
sheet music and musical merchandise business to the
McCormick Music Co., Inc.
The Wabine Co., Kansas City, Mo., $10,000; to
manufacture sound-producing records. J. J. Warner,
L. W. Bick and Otis L. Newton.
Associated - Music Publishers, New York; capital
$50,000; S. P. Browning, Jr., N. Darrell, R. Goldsby.
Akerman & Lowe Piano Co., Newcastle, Ind.;
1,000 shares no par value; deal in musical instruments.
Directors, Kenneth May, Edna Conduitt and E. G.
Scotten.
IN SMALL GOODS DEPARTMENT
Style C-2
FROM THE BIGGEST
ORCHESTRION
Greater Interest in Musical Merchandise Shows in
New Stores and Old Ones.
Orchestral classes are being arranged by Freder-
ick's Music Store, Kittaning, Pa , for which instruc-
tion by a competent teacher is furnished free.
. The famous military band, of Purdue University,
Lafayette, Ind., has been reorganized and now num-
bers 130 pieces under the leadership of P. S. Emrick.
Sales of band instruments for November, 1926,
totaled $635,000 as compared with November, 1925,
according to figures published by the Department of
Commerce.
A collection of valuable old violins loaned by J. W.
Jenkins Sons' Music Co., Kansas City, Mo., was a
|eature of the formal opening of the new store of
chmoller & Mueller, in Sioux City, la.
Interest in the formation of new bands in Minne-
sota has been stimulated by the assurance of the
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passing of a new band tax law before the state legis-
lature.
The new Electroleum Record of the Gennett line
of talking machine records has effected an amazing
increase in sales of records with Gennett dealers.
The week's best sellers in sheet music are promi-
nently posted every week at Grant's, Toledo, O.
The new Champion Record for talking machines
issued by the Starr Piano Co., Richmond, Ind., is
electrically recorded.
HUNTING THE ROLL TRADE.
Philip Meisenzahl, of San Francisco, and special
representative of the Q R S rolls, is making a
three months' tour of the Pacific Northwest. He
remarked that in some plac£s he found the mer-
chants were killing the player piano business. That
they never featured the player, but rather the re-
producing pianos, which are higher priced and limited
to a smaller number of buyers. He contended that
the player should be featured to bring customers into
the store and then, if they were in the reproducing
class, to sell them one of them if possible.
LEEDY ON THE AIR
The Leedy Mfg. Co., of Indianapolis, I n d , is
having its products advertised over the air through
Station KYW, Chicago. The "Vilaphone" is the
particular instrument brought to the attention of lis-
teners and mention is made that this instrument, and
the Leedy line in general, is supplied by the Tom
Brown Music Co., Chicago.
PORTLAND REMICK MAN EAST.
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Irving Sklare, manager of the Remick Song & Gift
Shop, of Portland, Ore., and Remick representative
of the Pacific Northwest, is at the present time on a
visit to the east, combining business with pleasure.
THE VAGUE SUGGESTION.
Office Manager ('to pretty Typist)—"Are you do-
ing anything on Sunday evening, Miss Dale?"
Typist (hopefully)—"No, not a thing."
O. M.—"Then try to be at the office earlier on
Monday morning, will you."
Philip W. Oetting & Son, Inc.
213 East 19th Street, New York
HIGH GRADE
Folding Organs
School Organs
Sole Agents for
WEICKERT
Hammer
Practice Keyboards
215 Englewood Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL.
Felts
Grand and Upright Ham-
mers Made of Weickert Felt
Dealers' Attention Solicited
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
and Damper
Fine Action Bushing Cloths, etc
KEYS RECOVERED AND REBUSHED
FRIELD MILLER & COMPANY
Samples of Work on Request
Prompt and Efficient Service
3355 North Illinois Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
THE CELEBRATED WICKHAM—
QUALITY FIRST
—PIANO PLATES
Tiny Colnola
THE SMALLEST
KEYLESS
The Wickham Piano Plate Co.
Springfield, Ohio
Manufactured by
The Operators Piano Co.
715-721 N. Kedzie Ave.
CHICAGO
FAIRBANKS
PIANO PLATES
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
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P R E S T 0-T IMES
PRESTO-TIMES WANT ADVS.
S I D E L I N E FOR S A L E S M E N .
WANTED—Traveling salesman in music trade to take on
a side line of unquestionable attractiveness and
popularity in all music stores. Any commission sales-
men in the trade can make money with small effort.
Wide territory and liberal terms. Address "Special
Line," Box 11, P R E S T O - T I M E S Office, 417 S. Dear-
born St., Chicago, III.
MUSIC BUSINESS FOR SALE.
Music business for sale; almost thirty years
at one location. Can give a long lease on
building, in city of 40,000 in Pittsburgh dis-
trict. Line of strictly high grade pianos, talk-
ing machines, records and small goods. The
right man or company can do $150,000 yearly.
Reason of selling is age and health. Only
those who mean business and have cash or
collateral need apply to "Business," Box 9,
Presto-Times, 417 So. Dearborn St., Chicago.
TO M A N U F A C T U R E R S .
One of the most famous names in the American piano
trade can be bought, for cash or on royalty basis, by
any reputable mai^jfacturer. Name still active in
the industry and trade. Applications must be prompt
to secure a good thing. Address "Name," Box 16,
P R E S T O - T I M E S Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
STORE FOR SALE.
Advertiser will sell complete music store; well-
established business, in a County Seat town in heart
of greatest valley in California; or will take in part-
ner who is a REAL Piano man; a Piano Salesman,
who has $12,000 to equal my investment. Can give
highest references and expect same.
Address
"California," care Presto-Times, 417 So. Dearborn
St., Chicago, 111.
There is nothing to compare
with the complete line of
M. SCHULZ CO.
FOR SALE A T S A C R I F I C E .
Owing to failing health will sell my music business, In-
cluding all plates and copyrights. List of composi-
tions furnished upon request. Publishers will es-
pecially be interested. Address "Publisher," Box 16,
P R E S T O - T I M E S Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
The Players are. RIGHT in
everything t h a t means
money to the dealers and
satisfaction to the public
POSITION W A N T E D .
Manager of refinishing department for piano repair shop;
young man, age 37, married, capable and efficient,
with broad vision,to take charge of repair shop. A
man with proven ability who is broad enough to
shoulder real responsibility is looking for a change.
Address "Refinisher," Box 14, P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417
S. Dearborn St., Chicago, III.
POSITION W A N T E D .
Experienced piano traveler of proven ability, backed by
years of comprehensive experience, desires a perma-
nent wholesale connection. Address "Permanent,"
Box 6, P R E S T O - T I M E S O F F I C E , 417 S. Dearborn
St., Chicago.
For a
Bigger and Better
Business
POSITION W A N T E D .
To take charge of tuning and repair department or an
opening for a first-class repair shop of my own. Ex-
perienced in all classes of work. Address "Repair
Man," Box 11, P R E S T O - T I M E S , 417 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago, III.
E X P E R I E N C E D PIANO S A L E S M A N O P E N . -
Piano salesman with 25 years' experience in wholesale,
retail and special sales work, desires connection with
reliable firm. Sober, energetic and good closer. Can
furnish best of references. Has car. Colorado or a d -
joining states preferred. Address "Closer," Box 6,
P R E S T O - T I M E S Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
FOREMAN WANTED.
Foreman, experienced and capable, to take contract
for sounding board department, for both grands and
upright pianos. Exceptional opportunity with a
large, high grade piano company in middle west.
Address Foreman, Box 11, Presto-Times office, 417
So. Dearborn St., Chicago.
February 5, 1927.
You will never do anything better
than when you get in touch with
M. SCHULZ CCX
711 Milwaukee Avenue
CHICAGO
SOUTHERN BRANCH: 730 Candler Bid*., ATLANTA, GA.
MINNESOTA TRADE GOOD.
John A. Boraas, of Zumbrota, Minn., reports that
he had very good business in 1926, in pianos and
other musical instruments, and also have sold a num-
ber of the Zenith model 28, the battery less electric
sets, and that they are giving splendid satisfaction.
SOUTHEAST SALESMAN WANTS LINE.
A producer desires to represent some manufacturer of a
medium grade piano. Territory, North Carolina and
Virginia. References, any bank in Pittsburgh. A d -
dress "Producer," Box 1, P R E S T O - T I M E S Office, 417
S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
DECKER
JLJr EST. 1856 & SON
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
Excellent opportunity for two retail piano salesmen in
northwest. Permanent position with opportunity for
advancement for the right men. Mr. J. A. Duffy,
Rainbow Hotel, Great Falls, Mont.
ATTENTION, MANUFACTURERS!
Most wonderful musical instrument. Ready for quantity
production. Will sell or put out on royalty basis. Con-
fidential. Address "Novelty," Box 7, P R E S T O - T I M E S
Office, 417 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
Becker Bros.
Grand, Upright
Manufacturer* oi
Welte-Mignon
HIGH GRADE PIANOS
and PLAYER PIANOS
P R I V A T E SECRETARY W A N T E D .
Stenographer and private secretary wanted. Young man
24 to 28 who has had experience in a piano store and
some selling ability. Must have at least four years'
high school. Prefer a man that has had some college
work besides. Some, but not much, dictaphone work
called for. Apply by letter only, stating experience
and qualifications, to "G. K. D.," Sales Manager,
Cable Piano Co., Chicago.
Factory and Wareroomb
767-769 Tenth Avenue, New York
and
(LicetiMee)
Reproducing
(Electric)
Pianos and Players
of Recognized
Artistic Character
Made by a Decker Since 1856
699-703 East 135th Street
THE KOHLER INDUSTRIE
New York
The LEADING LINE
WEAVER PIANOS
Qrand*. Uprights and Players
Finest ^ and most artistic
piano in design, tone and
construction that can be
made.
YORK PIANOS
of NEW YORK
AFFILIATED COMPANIES
Uprights a r d Player Pianos
r
anufacturing for the trade
A high grade piano of great
value and with charming tone quality.
Livingston Pianos— Uprlfhts aiwi Playar Pianos
A popular piano at a popular price.
Upright and Grand Pianos
Plaver Pianos
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Repro-
ducing Pianos
De Luxe Player Actions
Standard Player Actions
Welte Mignon (Licensee) Repro-
ducing Actions
Expression Player Actions
Piano Hammers
Bass Strings
Wholesale Chicago. Office and Service
San Francisco Office
462 Vhelan ^Building
departments
KOHLER INDUSTRIES
1222 KIMBALL B U I L D I N G
CHICAGO
Over 70,000 instruments made by thii company are sing-
ing their own praises in all parts of the civilised world.
IWrite for catalogues and state on what terms you would
like to deal, and we will make yon a proposition if yea are
located in open territory.
WEAVER PIANO CO., Inc.
Factory: YORK, P t .
Established 1870
WILLIAMS
PIANOS
The policy of the Williams House is and always
has been to depend upon excellence of product
instead of alluring price. Such m policy does not
attract bargain hunters. It does, however, win the
hearty approval and support of a very desirable
and substantial patronage.
WIIIIAMC
Pianos.
WILLIAMS Makers of p Williams
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Epworth
Uno
« n d organ.
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