Music Trade Review
Issue: 1906 Vol. 42 N. 9 - Page 12
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THE MUSIC TRADE
THE NEW BUSH & LANE FACTORY
At Holland, Mich., Expect to Start This Week
and Will Turn Out Twenty Pianos Daily.
(Special to The Review.)
Holland, Mich., Feb. 24, 1906.
Walter Lane, of the Bush & Lane Piano Co.,
says he hopes to have the factory in operation
this week. The work of installing the blower
system is progressing rapidly, and when com-
pleted the factory will be ready for occupancy.
"We will bring with us from Chicago about
seventy-five families," says Mr. Lane. "This
does not include our entire Cnicago force, many
of the men declining to change their residence,
being in possession of their own homes in Chi-
cago and unwilling, on this account, to move
away.
"We are getting our material here from Chi-
cago as fast as the Pere Marquette will give us
cars. We now have an order in for ten cars,
the delivery of which has been rather slow.
"Our output, alter the factory is fairly start-
ed, will average twenty pianos daily. We are
away behind in filling orders and the goods will
be turned out as fast as possible."
NORTHUP PIANO HOUSE LITIGATION.
(Special to Tlie Kevirw.)
REVIEW
F. Embury and W. H. Stacy, a bookkeeper, were
put on the stand and a large number of books
and documents were examined.
It appeared from the evidence that the Alta-
dena Mining Co., through J. J. femith, had a very
great deal to say in the management of the
company. There were in fact a good many evi-
dences of frenzied finance on a small scale.
In the afternoon Ray Starbird testified re-
garding an attachment which he served on the
property of the Northup Piano House soon after
the injunction had been secured. The witness
stated that he found only one old square piano,
a few stools and scarfs and other small articles.
CHANT MUSIC CO.'S NEW QUARTERS.
Lease the Blake Block, Which Will be Trans-
formed Into a Veritable Palace of Music.
of the death of N. E. Strong, manager of the
Kimball Co.'s local house affected him deeply,,
and is believed to have contributed to his death.
His funeral occurred from the home of his par-
ents at 198 Cass avenue.
ANNUAL MEETING OF HART PIANO CO.
The Hart Piano Company, Cleveland, Ohio,
held their annual meeting last week, which was
attended by H. Paul Mehlin, of Paul G. Meh-
lin & Sons, and Halsey Hazelton, of Hazelton
Bros., who are stockholders. The old officers were
re-elected, namely: President, J. G. Jennings;
vice-president, H. H. Hart, and secretary and
treasurer, S. P. Hart. The business report for
the year was exceedingly satisfactory, showing a
splendid growth of trade. The usual six per cent.,
dividend was declared.
(Special to The Review.)
24 CARLOADS OF KIMBALL PIANOS.
Spokane, Wash., Feb. 26, 1906.
The Chant Music Company, who represent the
Steinway piano in this section of the country,
have leased the magnificent Blake block, the
ground floor of which is now occupied by the
Edison Theater, which they plan to entirely re-
model. When alterations are completed they will
have one of the finest and best equipped estab-
lishments devoted to the sale of musical instru-
ments in the Northwest. The front of the build-
ing will be entirely rebuilt, and on the third floor
will be a very attractive music hall. They ex-
pect to occupy their new quarters early in April.
Beside the Steinway the Chant Company handle
such well-known instruments as the A. B. Chase,
Kranich & Bach, Emerson, the Armstrong, Behr
Bros., Estey, Schaeffer, Foster & Co., Steger and
other pianos.
During the visit of George H. Poppenberg, of
Buffalo, N. Y., to Chicago last week, he arranged
with the W. W. Kimball Company for the ship-
ment of twenty four carloads of pianos during
the coming year. Shipments will commence in
May. Two carloads will be delivered every month..
San Jose, Cal., Feb. 24, 1906.
The jury in the case of the Northup Piano
House against J. C. Hestwood, et al., have re-
turned a verdict in favor of the defendant.
The suit was one for damages, supposedly done
to the business as the result of an injunction
which was held on the business of the company
for several months. Tne defendants were sure-
ties for the protection of the business from loss
during the time that the injunction was in force.
DEATH OF WALTER E. EARDLEY.
The closing testimony was devoted to an at-
Walter E. Eardley, for seven years a sales-
tempt by the defense to show through the books
man with the Kimball Piano Co., in Grand
of the concern that the damage, if any was done,
Rapids, Mich., died Feb. 19, as the result of
was not done by the injunction, but by the mis-
nervous prostration from overwork. The news
management of the company. E. G. Northup,
MOLLER PIPE ORGAN DEDICATED.
The new p p e organ built by M. P. Moller,
of Hagerstown. Md., for the Methodist Church of
Bath, N. Y., was dedicated by Prof. Baldwin, of
New York, last Wednesday evening, when he-
gave a public recital. The instrument is one
of unusual excellence, and has given the utmost
satisfaction to the people of the church.
SECURES TWO CARLOADS OF PIANOS.
I.earnard & Lindemann, the enterprising piano-
dealers of Albuquerque, N. M., have just re-
ceived two carloads of pianos embracing such
well-known instruments as the Smith & Nixon
and Bush & Lane. They are building up quite
a business in their territory for these instru-
ments.
I HOW TO GET MORE BUSINESS?
That's a question which interests piano men everywhere, and right
here is where we can suggest a line of instruments which will be
extremely profitable.
The Behning Piano
is one of the best known makes in this country, and the late creations
have brought forth the warmest praise from experts everywhere.
The BEHNING ART FINISH absolutely prevents cracking
or checking in any manner, and when you consider that the
BEHNING PIANOS of 1906 have Spruce Backs which add
materially to their tonal qualities, you will see at once that
there are many arguments as to the selling qualities of the
Behning.
THE
BEHNING PIANO CO.
132D STREET AND PARK AVENUE
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NEW YORK
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THE MUSIC TRADE
THE NEW BUSH & LANE FACTORY
At Holland, Mich., Expect to Start This Week
and Will Turn Out Twenty Pianos Daily.
(Special to The Review.)
Holland, Mich., Feb. 24, 1906.
Walter Lane, of the Bush & Lane Piano Co.,
says he hopes to have the factory in operation
this week. The work of installing the blower
system is progressing rapidly, and when com-
pleted the factory will be ready for occupancy.
"We will bring with us from Chicago about
seventy-five families," says Mr. Lane. "This
does not include our entire Cnicago force, many
of the men declining to change their residence,
being in possession of their own homes in Chi-
cago and unwilling, on this account, to move
away.
"We are getting our material here from Chi-
cago as fast as the Pere Marquette will give us
cars. We now have an order in for ten cars,
the delivery of which has been rather slow.
"Our output, alter the factory is fairly start-
ed, will average twenty pianos daily. We are
away behind in filling orders and the goods will
be turned out as fast as possible."
NORTHUP PIANO HOUSE LITIGATION.
(Special to Tlie Kevirw.)
REVIEW
F. Embury and W. H. Stacy, a bookkeeper, were
put on the stand and a large number of books
and documents were examined.
It appeared from the evidence that the Alta-
dena Mining Co., through J. J. femith, had a very
great deal to say in the management of the
company. There were in fact a good many evi-
dences of frenzied finance on a small scale.
In the afternoon Ray Starbird testified re-
garding an attachment which he served on the
property of the Northup Piano House soon after
the injunction had been secured. The witness
stated that he found only one old square piano,
a few stools and scarfs and other small articles.
CHANT MUSIC CO.'S NEW QUARTERS.
Lease the Blake Block, Which Will be Trans-
formed Into a Veritable Palace of Music.
of the death of N. E. Strong, manager of the
Kimball Co.'s local house affected him deeply,,
and is believed to have contributed to his death.
His funeral occurred from the home of his par-
ents at 198 Cass avenue.
ANNUAL MEETING OF HART PIANO CO.
The Hart Piano Company, Cleveland, Ohio,
held their annual meeting last week, which was
attended by H. Paul Mehlin, of Paul G. Meh-
lin & Sons, and Halsey Hazelton, of Hazelton
Bros., who are stockholders. The old officers were
re-elected, namely: President, J. G. Jennings;
vice-president, H. H. Hart, and secretary and
treasurer, S. P. Hart. The business report for
the year was exceedingly satisfactory, showing a
splendid growth of trade. The usual six per cent.,
dividend was declared.
(Special to The Review.)
24 CARLOADS OF KIMBALL PIANOS.
Spokane, Wash., Feb. 26, 1906.
The Chant Music Company, who represent the
Steinway piano in this section of the country,
have leased the magnificent Blake block, the
ground floor of which is now occupied by the
Edison Theater, which they plan to entirely re-
model. When alterations are completed they will
have one of the finest and best equipped estab-
lishments devoted to the sale of musical instru-
ments in the Northwest. The front of the build-
ing will be entirely rebuilt, and on the third floor
will be a very attractive music hall. They ex-
pect to occupy their new quarters early in April.
Beside the Steinway the Chant Company handle
such well-known instruments as the A. B. Chase,
Kranich & Bach, Emerson, the Armstrong, Behr
Bros., Estey, Schaeffer, Foster & Co., Steger and
other pianos.
During the visit of George H. Poppenberg, of
Buffalo, N. Y., to Chicago last week, he arranged
with the W. W. Kimball Company for the ship-
ment of twenty four carloads of pianos during
the coming year. Shipments will commence in
May. Two carloads will be delivered every month..
San Jose, Cal., Feb. 24, 1906.
The jury in the case of the Northup Piano
House against J. C. Hestwood, et al., have re-
turned a verdict in favor of the defendant.
The suit was one for damages, supposedly done
to the business as the result of an injunction
which was held on the business of the company
for several months. Tne defendants were sure-
ties for the protection of the business from loss
during the time that the injunction was in force.
DEATH OF WALTER E. EARDLEY.
The closing testimony was devoted to an at-
Walter E. Eardley, for seven years a sales-
tempt by the defense to show through the books
man with the Kimball Piano Co., in Grand
of the concern that the damage, if any was done,
Rapids, Mich., died Feb. 19, as the result of
was not done by the injunction, but by the mis-
nervous prostration from overwork. The news
management of the company. E. G. Northup,
MOLLER PIPE ORGAN DEDICATED.
The new p p e organ built by M. P. Moller,
of Hagerstown. Md., for the Methodist Church of
Bath, N. Y., was dedicated by Prof. Baldwin, of
New York, last Wednesday evening, when he-
gave a public recital. The instrument is one
of unusual excellence, and has given the utmost
satisfaction to the people of the church.
SECURES TWO CARLOADS OF PIANOS.
I.earnard & Lindemann, the enterprising piano-
dealers of Albuquerque, N. M., have just re-
ceived two carloads of pianos embracing such
well-known instruments as the Smith & Nixon
and Bush & Lane. They are building up quite
a business in their territory for these instru-
ments.
I HOW TO GET MORE BUSINESS?
That's a question which interests piano men everywhere, and right
here is where we can suggest a line of instruments which will be
extremely profitable.
The Behning Piano
is one of the best known makes in this country, and the late creations
have brought forth the warmest praise from experts everywhere.
The BEHNING ART FINISH absolutely prevents cracking
or checking in any manner, and when you consider that the
BEHNING PIANOS of 1906 have Spruce Backs which add
materially to their tonal qualities, you will see at once that
there are many arguments as to the selling qualities of the
Behning.
THE
BEHNING PIANO CO.
132D STREET AND PARK AVENUE
::
::
::
::
NEW YORK
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