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which they only recently obtained the agency, The wedding was celebrated at the Doll resi-
and are conducting a club sale of twenty-five of dence in this city, and was followed by an elab-
Business
Shows
Improvement—Interesting those instruments—two carloads. While the firm orate reception.
Chat With Joseph Shoninger—Two Grands expect their complete fall line early in Novem-
IMPOSING REGINA SIGNS.
and an Upright Specially Selected.
ber the lower portion of their building will not
bis ready until some time in December, and the
In connection with their extended campaign of
Joseph Shoninger, of the B. Shoninger Co., 96 upper floors at a still later date.
publicity the Regina Co. have arranged for three
JTifth avenue, who spent the latter part of the
large illuminated roof signs, such as are familiar
Week at the factory in New Haven, Conn., found
THE AFFAIRS OF N. S. BABER.
to all New Yorkers. Two of the signs are to be
everything in "apple pie order," and with orders
booked to keep the plant humming for many
According to the report of C. W. Hughes, as in Union Square, in close proximity to the head-
weeks to come. In an interview Mr. Shoninger receiver in bankruptcy of the stock of N. S. quarters of the company, one being located at
stated that business at the local salesrooms Baber, the piano dealer of Mattoon, 111., there are Fourth avenue and 14th street and the other at
showed a marked improvement over a fortnight on hand assets to the value of $6,300, of which 18th street. The third sign is on 125th street.
ago and that every indication was for a $4,000 represents stock in trade and the balance All three signs are splendidly illuminated in the
big fall trade, despite the financial flurry of the delivery equipment and household goods. The evening.
past week. Mr. Shoninger also noted the de- liabilities are about $30,000 and it is believed
mand for Circassian walnut cases this season. that from present prospects the final settlement FOSTER & WALDO'S CLEVER KNABE
PUBLICITY.
During the week two grands and one upright will not average more than 5 cents on the dollar.
were sold in this beautiful wood. Mr. Shoninger
Foster & Waldo, the well-known piano dealers
said the instruments were selected especially to
I . W. P. NORRIS' TRIP.
of Minneapolis, Minn., have been doing some
match furniture in mahogany and the contrast
extensive and dignified advertising for the
was most pleasing to the eye; in fact, the room
L. W. P. Norris, president of the Lindeman & Knabe piano, which is their leader. The ads
looked richer than if the piano was in mahog- Sons Piano Co., is making his usual fall trip
appear every other day and run about seven
any. A No. 52 Louis XV. grand was the instru- through the Middle West, and to date has booked
inches double column, using more space in ex-
ment specially selected by one of their local a fine business. Mr. Norris will be away about
ploiting one make than the majority of the
clients.
two weeks. Other members of the traveling staff houses occupy in speaking of their entire line.
are sending in good-sized orders, with the ad- Every advertisement of the Foster & Waldo is
denda "Ship at once!"
well gotten up, attractive in appearance and a
JAMESTOWN EXHIBITION TO CONTINUE.
work of art from the adman's viewpoint.
The board of directors of the Jamestown Ex-
COTTON AT 15 CENTS.
position have passed a resolution authorizing the
Miss Agnes Maple, of the Maple Music Co.,
president of the exposition company to appoint, a
That the people of the cotton growing sections and daughter of the president, was in New York
committee of three to consider the advisability of the South have faith in the prophecy that recently on a buying trip for her house. Miss
of keeping the exposition open another season. cotton will be sold at 15 cents is evidenced in the Maple is a shrewd business woman and pos-
The committee is to report at a meeting of the offer of the Kaliski Music Co., Monroe, La., to sesses a very attractive personality that readily
directorate to be held November 6.
take baled cotton in exchange for pianos at that wins friends. The warerooms of the company
valuation. It is said the offer is proving very have been nearly doubled in size owing to the
popular and that many sales are being made on building of a balcony around the main floor and
DOING WELL WITH THE POOLE.
that basis.
the fitting up of the basement as showrooms.
Despite the fact that they have been consider-
The Meils Piano Co., who handle Packard,
ably hampered through having their entire build-
DOLL-KOCH.
Price & Teeple, Shoninger, King and other
ing remodeled, the J. H. Troup Music House,
Miss Emma Doll, eldest daughter of Mr. and makes of pianos in Streator, 111., have opened a
Harrisburg, Pa., have proceeded to make things
hum in their territory this fall. They are having Mrs. Jacob Doll, was married last week to Carl branch in Pontiac, that State, with J .W. Mannis
particular success with the Poole pianos for Koch, of the export house of Jacob Wiener & Co. as manager.
EXCELLENT SHONINOER REPORT.
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Don't Slow Up on Your Business Energy
' T p H E MAN who keeps everlastingly at it will win out, no matter
-*• whether times are good or bad, and the men who sell the
POOLE
PIANO
are the ones who invariably win in good shape.
In the first place they have a piano which is salable. Its general
attractiveness and musical qualities exercise a magnetic charm over
wareroom visitors.
You can increase your fall and holiday trade if you have the POOLE
PIANO on your floor. Just take this matter up with us, and we can
supplement this statement by further proof that the POOLE is the
PIANO for you to sell.
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POOLE PIANO CO.
5-7 APPLETON STREET
BOSTON, MASS.