Music Trade Review
Issue: 1910 Vol. 51 N. 3 - Page 11
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THE
Personalities Regarding Prominent Piano Men
—Business Rather Poor Owing to Vacation
Time—Some Recent Visitors—Weser Elec-
tric Player Attracts Attention.
(Special to The Review.)
Cincinnati, 0., July 12, 1910.
15. 11. Ilollingsworth was in town several days
ago. lie was seen along Fourth street, sometimes
called Piano Row, but the marvel of his visit is
the fact that no new wareroom has sprung into
existence since his visit. The fact of the matter
is that Ilollingsworth just happened to pass through
Cincinnati, en route to White Oak Springs, Ky.,
where he is going to rusticate for a while.
Lucien Wulsin, of the Baldwin Co., is preparing
to join his fanrly in Europe early next month.
He has made arrangements to sail from New York
city July 25. Mr. Roberts, of the Baldwin ware-
rooms, this morning stated that the showing for
the first half of this year is an increase over the
first six months of 1909. He said his house has
been experiencing some quiet days so far th's
month, which he expects for July.
Howard Wurlitzer, of the Rudolph Wurlitzer
Co., arrived in New York city last Friday and on
the following day left the metropolis for his sum-
mer home at Yorkcliffe, Me., to join his family.
Jt was reported in automatic instrument circles
that Alfred Rose, of the Wurlitzer Co., planned to
sever his connection with that house for the pur-
pose of handling old automatic goods. Rudolph
Wurlitzer admitted that such was Rose's inten-
tions, but that the latter has given up the idea.
Rose proposed to launch his company Aug. 1.
Business is , "on the toboggan" in Cincinnati.
This may not be true of the houses that handle a
mixture of pianos, but those that make a specialty
of the higher class of goods find their prospects
worrying about the expenses of their summer trips
or have already left the city, to get away from the
terrific heat which has sapped the life out oi
the people here. Paul Stroup, of the Universal
MUSIC
TRADE! REIVIEIW
Music Roll Co., who was in town Friday and Satur-
day, said conditions were similar all over the
country.
The Weser Bros.' automatic electric player which
James J. McCourt has on exhibition in his Fourth
street wareroom is attract'ng considerable interest.
McCourt h is had quite a number of inquiries but
no sales as yet.
F. E. Edgar, of the Wilcox & White Co., was a
caller upon Mr. Beinkamp, of the Church-Bein-
kamp Co., finding the latter as cheerful as ever.
DECORATE FOR ELKS' CONVENTION.
Detroit Piano Houses Make Special Effort to
Have Their Buildings Attractive—Sterling
Co. Traveler in Town—Other Trade Visitors.
(Special to The Review.)
Detroit, Mich., July 13, 1910.
Detroit piano dealers appropriately decorated
their places of business, inside and out, in honor
of the Elks' convention that is being held in this
city this week. The Clough & Warren Co. have
their building beautifully decorated with purple
and white bunting and American flags. They are
festooned in a handsome and attractive manner.
Grinnell Bros, have their building uniquely dec-
orated. The decorations are arranged differently
from any of the Woodward avenue stores. Dec-
orators employed by Grinnell Bros, did the decorat-
ing and they are receiving many compliments for
their work.
The Farrand Co.'s retail store on Woodward
avenue is elaborately decorated in honor of the
visiting Elks. Their scheme is along lines de-
cided on by other Woodward avenue firms. Take
it all in all the piano dealers have spent consider-
able money for decorations. Although thousands
of Elks are in the city business in the piano and
music trade is only fair and it is not be'ieved the
coming of the Elks has benefited the p'ano trade a
dollar's worth.
W. B. Williams, traveling representative of the
Sterling Co., was in Detroit last week. He re-
ports business unusually good for this time of
11
the year, and says that he believes that trade this
fall will break all previous records. Mr. Williams
was very wrathy when he learned that a certain
piano dealer was advertising to sell a Sterling
piano for a little more than $100. He wanted to
go right to this dealer's store and find out whether
he really had a Sterling piano in his place, but
was advised to pay no attention to the ad.
J. B. Mclntosh, vice-president and sales manager
for the Clough & Warren Co., fell off a street
car last week and is confined to his home as a re-
sult of injuries sustained. Mr. Mclntosh had a
narrow escape from being seriously injured or
perhaps killed, but managed to escape with a few
bruises, lacerations and contusions.
STRONG DEMAND FOR DOLL PIANOS.
George Doll Sending in Good Orders from New
England—Vacations Now in Order.
Jacob Doll, of Jacob Doll & Sons, reports busi-
ness very satisfactory. George Doll, who is now
covering New England, is send : ng in orders that
are sure to keep the factory moving, especially in
the player-piano department. The new line of
Doll Sons' pianos has already met with the ap-
proval of dealers and initial shipments have already
been duplicated, proving that the line is not found
wanting in any particular. Jacob Doll, Sr., and his
family are summering at Mt. Tom Lake, Conn., and
Mr. Doll leaves Monday next for a solid two
weeks' sojourn to enjoy rest and recreation. Mr.
and Mrs. Jacob Doll, Jr., are also enjoying the
pleasures of this famous resort.
BJUR BROS. CO. VERY BUSY.
George Usbeck, of Hjur Bros. Co., 2,572 Park
avenue, reported a most satisfactory business when
seen by The Review Monday and was obliged to
admit that they were away behind their orders, es-
pecially on 88-note player-pianos. This concern
are also doing a capacity business covering every
line wlrch thev control.
THE DECKER
name has been associated with a strictly first-class
product since 1856—more than half a century.
Holding strictly to high ideals has given the
DECKER instruments a position which naturally
aids the dealer who is selling them.
DECKER & SON, Inc.
Established 1856
Factory: 699-703 East 135th Street, New York
THE
Personalities Regarding Prominent Piano Men
—Business Rather Poor Owing to Vacation
Time—Some Recent Visitors—Weser Elec-
tric Player Attracts Attention.
(Special to The Review.)
Cincinnati, 0., July 12, 1910.
15. 11. Ilollingsworth was in town several days
ago. lie was seen along Fourth street, sometimes
called Piano Row, but the marvel of his visit is
the fact that no new wareroom has sprung into
existence since his visit. The fact of the matter
is that Ilollingsworth just happened to pass through
Cincinnati, en route to White Oak Springs, Ky.,
where he is going to rusticate for a while.
Lucien Wulsin, of the Baldwin Co., is preparing
to join his fanrly in Europe early next month.
He has made arrangements to sail from New York
city July 25. Mr. Roberts, of the Baldwin ware-
rooms, this morning stated that the showing for
the first half of this year is an increase over the
first six months of 1909. He said his house has
been experiencing some quiet days so far th's
month, which he expects for July.
Howard Wurlitzer, of the Rudolph Wurlitzer
Co., arrived in New York city last Friday and on
the following day left the metropolis for his sum-
mer home at Yorkcliffe, Me., to join his family.
Jt was reported in automatic instrument circles
that Alfred Rose, of the Wurlitzer Co., planned to
sever his connection with that house for the pur-
pose of handling old automatic goods. Rudolph
Wurlitzer admitted that such was Rose's inten-
tions, but that the latter has given up the idea.
Rose proposed to launch his company Aug. 1.
Business is , "on the toboggan" in Cincinnati.
This may not be true of the houses that handle a
mixture of pianos, but those that make a specialty
of the higher class of goods find their prospects
worrying about the expenses of their summer trips
or have already left the city, to get away from the
terrific heat which has sapped the life out oi
the people here. Paul Stroup, of the Universal
MUSIC
TRADE! REIVIEIW
Music Roll Co., who was in town Friday and Satur-
day, said conditions were similar all over the
country.
The Weser Bros.' automatic electric player which
James J. McCourt has on exhibition in his Fourth
street wareroom is attract'ng considerable interest.
McCourt h is had quite a number of inquiries but
no sales as yet.
F. E. Edgar, of the Wilcox & White Co., was a
caller upon Mr. Beinkamp, of the Church-Bein-
kamp Co., finding the latter as cheerful as ever.
DECORATE FOR ELKS' CONVENTION.
Detroit Piano Houses Make Special Effort to
Have Their Buildings Attractive—Sterling
Co. Traveler in Town—Other Trade Visitors.
(Special to The Review.)
Detroit, Mich., July 13, 1910.
Detroit piano dealers appropriately decorated
their places of business, inside and out, in honor
of the Elks' convention that is being held in this
city this week. The Clough & Warren Co. have
their building beautifully decorated with purple
and white bunting and American flags. They are
festooned in a handsome and attractive manner.
Grinnell Bros, have their building uniquely dec-
orated. The decorations are arranged differently
from any of the Woodward avenue stores. Dec-
orators employed by Grinnell Bros, did the decorat-
ing and they are receiving many compliments for
their work.
The Farrand Co.'s retail store on Woodward
avenue is elaborately decorated in honor of the
visiting Elks. Their scheme is along lines de-
cided on by other Woodward avenue firms. Take
it all in all the piano dealers have spent consider-
able money for decorations. Although thousands
of Elks are in the city business in the piano and
music trade is only fair and it is not be'ieved the
coming of the Elks has benefited the p'ano trade a
dollar's worth.
W. B. Williams, traveling representative of the
Sterling Co., was in Detroit last week. He re-
ports business unusually good for this time of
11
the year, and says that he believes that trade this
fall will break all previous records. Mr. Williams
was very wrathy when he learned that a certain
piano dealer was advertising to sell a Sterling
piano for a little more than $100. He wanted to
go right to this dealer's store and find out whether
he really had a Sterling piano in his place, but
was advised to pay no attention to the ad.
J. B. Mclntosh, vice-president and sales manager
for the Clough & Warren Co., fell off a street
car last week and is confined to his home as a re-
sult of injuries sustained. Mr. Mclntosh had a
narrow escape from being seriously injured or
perhaps killed, but managed to escape with a few
bruises, lacerations and contusions.
STRONG DEMAND FOR DOLL PIANOS.
George Doll Sending in Good Orders from New
England—Vacations Now in Order.
Jacob Doll, of Jacob Doll & Sons, reports busi-
ness very satisfactory. George Doll, who is now
covering New England, is send : ng in orders that
are sure to keep the factory moving, especially in
the player-piano department. The new line of
Doll Sons' pianos has already met with the ap-
proval of dealers and initial shipments have already
been duplicated, proving that the line is not found
wanting in any particular. Jacob Doll, Sr., and his
family are summering at Mt. Tom Lake, Conn., and
Mr. Doll leaves Monday next for a solid two
weeks' sojourn to enjoy rest and recreation. Mr.
and Mrs. Jacob Doll, Jr., are also enjoying the
pleasures of this famous resort.
BJUR BROS. CO. VERY BUSY.
George Usbeck, of Hjur Bros. Co., 2,572 Park
avenue, reported a most satisfactory business when
seen by The Review Monday and was obliged to
admit that they were away behind their orders, es-
pecially on 88-note player-pianos. This concern
are also doing a capacity business covering every
line wlrch thev control.
THE DECKER
name has been associated with a strictly first-class
product since 1856—more than half a century.
Holding strictly to high ideals has given the
DECKER instruments a position which naturally
aids the dealer who is selling them.
DECKER & SON, Inc.
Established 1856
Factory: 699-703 East 135th Street, New York
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