Music Trade Review
Issue: 1915 Vol. 60 N. 19 - Page 7
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THE
NEW KROEGER CATALOG ISSUED.
Several Unusual Features Especially a Hand-
some Poster Cover Design, Included in
Latest Volume Issued by the Kroeger Piano
Co. and Devoted to Its Various Products.
A piano catalog that is distinctly unusual in
many particulars is that just sent to the trade
by the Kroeger Piano Co., Stamford, Conn., and
which is interesting from the front cover, wifh
its unique design, to the back cover, with the
Kroeger trade-mark.
In producing the new catalog the Kroeger Co.
has made a special endeavor to get away from the
beaten path and has succeeded to a marked de-
gree. The cover design, for instance, is of the
popular poster type and shows a girl standing
before a grand piano. Both girl and piano are
reproduced in silhouette effect in deep black, par-
tially bordered in white and set against a light
flowered panel in a solid green background. The
name "Kroeger Pianos" is printed in red and the
entire effect is most striking.
First corn's some brief introductory matter, which
includes a short history of the Kroeger product
from the time of the making of the first Kroeger
upright, an instrument of harp design completed
in 1856, to the present day. The first Kroeger up-
right is illustrated and contrasts strongly with
the modern pianos and player-pianos shown on the
following pages of the book. Short paragraphs
in the introductory are devoted to the Kroeger
player-piano and the Kroeger miniature baby
grand.
The instruments illustrated and described in the
body of the catalog include the Styles 3, 5, H and
J cabinet grands, Styles 6, 4, S and E upright grand,
Styles 47 and P player-pianos, and the miniature
Baby Grand. The illustrations are of excellent
quality and give all the necessary details regard-
ing the design of the cases and the descriptive
matter is concise and readable. The catalog
throughout is well calculated to prove interesting
to both the dealer and the prospective customer.
MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
CHANGE IN FULTON MUSIC CO.
A. E. Rice Resigns as President of Waterbury,
Conn., Concern and His Stock Is Purchased
by A. P. and F. V. McCoy—No Change in
the Policy of This Prominent Establishment.
(Special to The Review.)
WATERBURY, CONN., May 3.—A. E. Rice, who for
the past ten years or more has been president of
the Fulton Music Co., this city, has retired from
that concern and his interests in the business have
been taken over by A. P. and F. V. McCoy, both
of whom have been active in the management of
the business since its incorporation. There will be
no change in the policy or the business conduct
of the company as a result of Mr. Rice's with-
drawal.
The Fulton Music Co. has been very successful
in business, and only about a year ago moved into
its commodious and handsome new quarters at 146
Grand street. The company handles an excellent
line of instruments, including the Mason & Hamlin,
Henry F. Miller, Briggs, Lauter, Ludwig, Laffargue,
Milton and other makes of pianos, and the Apollo,
Behning, Henry F. Miller, Lauter-Humana, Need-
h?m and other makes of players. The Victor talk-
ing machines and Edison phonographs are featured
extensively.
A. P. McCoy, who has been secretary-treasurer
and general manager of the company, is very prom-
inent in local trade affairs and is treasurer of the
Connecticut Piano Dealers' Association.
STRONG NEWfRAUD AD LAW.
HEARINGS INJSPEICH CASE.
Special Master Appointed to Take Evidence
Regarding Affairs of Piano Dealer, Following
Charges of Fraud Brought by Piano Manu-
facturers^—Another Hearing on May 19.
(Special to The Review.)
SYRACUSE, N. Y., May 3.—Charles L. Stone, as
special master, has been holding same interesting
hearings in this city during the past week or more
and listening to evidence on the question of
whether Andrew J. Speich, piano dealer, obtained
pianos from the Sterling Co., of Derby, Conn,, and
the Huntington Piano Co., of Shelton, Conn., on
false statements as to his financial standing prior
to the filing of Mr. Speich's petition in bankruptcy
last January. The companies seek to reclaim the
pianos.
According to testimony offered at a hearing on
Wednesday the monthly reports of the Speich
business showed losses of over $12,000 within a
year and ten months. The monthly losses, as
they appeared in the reports of the bookkeeper and
read by him at the hearing, ranged from $1,323.37
in May, 1913. to $301.25 in October, 1914.
Further hearings before the special master will
be held on May 19.
LUNCHEON FOR SOUTH AMERICANS.
Members' Council of Merchants' Association
Arranges Affair for Entertainment of Dele-
gates to the Foreign Trade Financial Con-
gress, Which Opens in Washington, May 24.
The members' council of the Merchants' Associ-
ation has arranged for an elaborate luncheon to be
tendered to the delegates from Central and South
American States to the Foreign Trade Financial
Congress, the luncheon to be held at the Hotel
The new law against fraudulant and misleading Astor on Thursday, May 13, at 12.30 p. m. In in-
advertising recently passed by the New York Leg- viting business men of the city to attend the
islature over strong opposition and which is far luncheon, the charge for which will be $1 per plate,
more drastic than previous measures directed the members' council says, in part:
toward that end, will become effective on Sep-
"The fact that the delegates will land at this port
tember 1, 1915. The text of the law is as follows: and will remain here for same time before the
"Untrue and misleading advertisements. If any meeting of the conference in Washington, affords
BUYS STORE INJrtlAMOKIN, PA.
person, firm, corporation or association, or agent an opportunity for demonstrating the friendly sen-
(Special to The Review.)
or employe thereof, with intent to sell or in any timent that pervades the business community
SHAMOKIN, PA., May 3.—E. C. Malarkey, district
wise dispose of merchandise, real estate, service, toward the countries which they represent. It also
manager for the Cunningham Piano Co., has pur- or anything offered by such person, firm, corpo- gives the business men of this city a chance to be-
chased the J. R. Smith music and piano store, lo- ration, or association, or agent or employe there- come personally acquainted with these influential
cated in the McWilliams building on Independence of, directly or indirectly, to the public for sale or leaders from the South and to establish relation-
street.
distribution, or with intent to increase the con- ships which it would be exceedingly difficult, if not
Mr. Malarkey made a number of changes and
sumption thereof, or to induce the public in any impossible, to create under ordinary circumstances."
improvements and opened the store with a full line manner to enter into any obligation relating there-
The sess'ons of the congress will open in Wash-
of Cunningham pianos and Victrolas on May 1.
to, or to acquire title thereto, or an inter- ington on May 24.
Mr. Smith, former owner of the music store, est therein, knowingly makes, publishes, dissemin-
has not made any announcement as to his future ates, circulates, or places before the public, or
KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT.
plans, although it is understood that he intends to causes, directly or indirectly, to be made, published,
retire from active business.
disseminated, circulated, or placed before the pub- Charles D. Grim, Piano Dealer of Bristol, Pa.,
Dies from Injuries Received When Car
lic, in this State, -in a newspaper, magazine or
TO CONT1NUEJTHE BUSINESS.
Turns Turtle—Had Been Delivering Pianos.
other publication, or in the form of a book, notice,
Mrs. R. L. Burton, of the Davenport Music circular, pamphlet, letter, handbill, poster, bill,
(Special to The Review.)
Store, located at Third and Lyon streets, Albany, sign, placard, card, label, or tag, or in any other
BRISTOL, PA., May 3.—Charles D. Grim, a dealer
Ore., will continue the business under her per- way, an advertisement, announcement or statement in and repairer of pianos, organs and other musical
sonal management, following the death of her late of any sort regarding merchandise, service or any- instruments in this city, was killed in an automobile
thing so offered to the public which contains any accident last Wednesday near here. Mr. Grim had
husband, R. L. Burton.
assertion, representation or statement of fact that been superintending the delivery of four pianos on
is untrue, deceptive or misleading, or that amounts two motor trucks and was driving a runabout. On
to an offer to sell, barter or exchange real estate the way home he struck a deep rut and broke the
by means of prizes, rewards, distinctions, or puz- steering gear, with the result that the car turned
zle methods, such person, corporation or associa- over and he was pinned underneath. One of sev-
tion, or the members of such firm, or the agent of
eral broken ribs punctured a lung, and Mr. Grim
such person, corporation, association or firm, shall died soon after medical assistance was secifred.
be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine He was thirty-eight years old.
are conscientiously made,
of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than
one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for not
good instruments; in other
INCORPORATED.
more than one year, or by both such fine and im-
prisonment"
The Timke Distributing Corporation was incor-
words, the sweetest things out.
porated at Albany, N. Y., this week, with a capital
stock of $25,000, for the purpose of handling mu-
GOETZMANN CREDITORS MEET.
sical instruments and merchandise. L. J. Timke,
(Special to The Review.)
ROCHESTER, N. Y., May 3.—The first meeting of L. B. Haggerty and Milton L. Knoepke, New York,
the creditors of Charles Goetzmann, formerly are the incorporators.
president of the Goetzmann Piano Co., of this city,
RUDOLF PIANO CO.
The H. J. Turnell Co., piano dealers of Jackson,
was held last week before Nelson P. Sanford,
referee in bankruptcy, and Isaac Brickner was Mich., are now located in new quarters at 208
12 East lS7th St.
NEW YOBK
?
South Mechanic street, that city,
appointed trustee in bond of $200.
^'
r
—
RUDOLF
PIANOS
Measure Passed by New York Legislature Much
More Drastic Than Previous Laws—Text of
the Act Which Becomes Effective on
September 1 of Interest to Piano Men.
THE
NEW KROEGER CATALOG ISSUED.
Several Unusual Features Especially a Hand-
some Poster Cover Design, Included in
Latest Volume Issued by the Kroeger Piano
Co. and Devoted to Its Various Products.
A piano catalog that is distinctly unusual in
many particulars is that just sent to the trade
by the Kroeger Piano Co., Stamford, Conn., and
which is interesting from the front cover, wifh
its unique design, to the back cover, with the
Kroeger trade-mark.
In producing the new catalog the Kroeger Co.
has made a special endeavor to get away from the
beaten path and has succeeded to a marked de-
gree. The cover design, for instance, is of the
popular poster type and shows a girl standing
before a grand piano. Both girl and piano are
reproduced in silhouette effect in deep black, par-
tially bordered in white and set against a light
flowered panel in a solid green background. The
name "Kroeger Pianos" is printed in red and the
entire effect is most striking.
First corn's some brief introductory matter, which
includes a short history of the Kroeger product
from the time of the making of the first Kroeger
upright, an instrument of harp design completed
in 1856, to the present day. The first Kroeger up-
right is illustrated and contrasts strongly with
the modern pianos and player-pianos shown on the
following pages of the book. Short paragraphs
in the introductory are devoted to the Kroeger
player-piano and the Kroeger miniature baby
grand.
The instruments illustrated and described in the
body of the catalog include the Styles 3, 5, H and
J cabinet grands, Styles 6, 4, S and E upright grand,
Styles 47 and P player-pianos, and the miniature
Baby Grand. The illustrations are of excellent
quality and give all the necessary details regard-
ing the design of the cases and the descriptive
matter is concise and readable. The catalog
throughout is well calculated to prove interesting
to both the dealer and the prospective customer.
MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
CHANGE IN FULTON MUSIC CO.
A. E. Rice Resigns as President of Waterbury,
Conn., Concern and His Stock Is Purchased
by A. P. and F. V. McCoy—No Change in
the Policy of This Prominent Establishment.
(Special to The Review.)
WATERBURY, CONN., May 3.—A. E. Rice, who for
the past ten years or more has been president of
the Fulton Music Co., this city, has retired from
that concern and his interests in the business have
been taken over by A. P. and F. V. McCoy, both
of whom have been active in the management of
the business since its incorporation. There will be
no change in the policy or the business conduct
of the company as a result of Mr. Rice's with-
drawal.
The Fulton Music Co. has been very successful
in business, and only about a year ago moved into
its commodious and handsome new quarters at 146
Grand street. The company handles an excellent
line of instruments, including the Mason & Hamlin,
Henry F. Miller, Briggs, Lauter, Ludwig, Laffargue,
Milton and other makes of pianos, and the Apollo,
Behning, Henry F. Miller, Lauter-Humana, Need-
h?m and other makes of players. The Victor talk-
ing machines and Edison phonographs are featured
extensively.
A. P. McCoy, who has been secretary-treasurer
and general manager of the company, is very prom-
inent in local trade affairs and is treasurer of the
Connecticut Piano Dealers' Association.
STRONG NEWfRAUD AD LAW.
HEARINGS INJSPEICH CASE.
Special Master Appointed to Take Evidence
Regarding Affairs of Piano Dealer, Following
Charges of Fraud Brought by Piano Manu-
facturers^—Another Hearing on May 19.
(Special to The Review.)
SYRACUSE, N. Y., May 3.—Charles L. Stone, as
special master, has been holding same interesting
hearings in this city during the past week or more
and listening to evidence on the question of
whether Andrew J. Speich, piano dealer, obtained
pianos from the Sterling Co., of Derby, Conn,, and
the Huntington Piano Co., of Shelton, Conn., on
false statements as to his financial standing prior
to the filing of Mr. Speich's petition in bankruptcy
last January. The companies seek to reclaim the
pianos.
According to testimony offered at a hearing on
Wednesday the monthly reports of the Speich
business showed losses of over $12,000 within a
year and ten months. The monthly losses, as
they appeared in the reports of the bookkeeper and
read by him at the hearing, ranged from $1,323.37
in May, 1913. to $301.25 in October, 1914.
Further hearings before the special master will
be held on May 19.
LUNCHEON FOR SOUTH AMERICANS.
Members' Council of Merchants' Association
Arranges Affair for Entertainment of Dele-
gates to the Foreign Trade Financial Con-
gress, Which Opens in Washington, May 24.
The members' council of the Merchants' Associ-
ation has arranged for an elaborate luncheon to be
tendered to the delegates from Central and South
American States to the Foreign Trade Financial
Congress, the luncheon to be held at the Hotel
The new law against fraudulant and misleading Astor on Thursday, May 13, at 12.30 p. m. In in-
advertising recently passed by the New York Leg- viting business men of the city to attend the
islature over strong opposition and which is far luncheon, the charge for which will be $1 per plate,
more drastic than previous measures directed the members' council says, in part:
toward that end, will become effective on Sep-
"The fact that the delegates will land at this port
tember 1, 1915. The text of the law is as follows: and will remain here for same time before the
"Untrue and misleading advertisements. If any meeting of the conference in Washington, affords
BUYS STORE INJrtlAMOKIN, PA.
person, firm, corporation or association, or agent an opportunity for demonstrating the friendly sen-
(Special to The Review.)
or employe thereof, with intent to sell or in any timent that pervades the business community
SHAMOKIN, PA., May 3.—E. C. Malarkey, district
wise dispose of merchandise, real estate, service, toward the countries which they represent. It also
manager for the Cunningham Piano Co., has pur- or anything offered by such person, firm, corpo- gives the business men of this city a chance to be-
chased the J. R. Smith music and piano store, lo- ration, or association, or agent or employe there- come personally acquainted with these influential
cated in the McWilliams building on Independence of, directly or indirectly, to the public for sale or leaders from the South and to establish relation-
street.
distribution, or with intent to increase the con- ships which it would be exceedingly difficult, if not
Mr. Malarkey made a number of changes and
sumption thereof, or to induce the public in any impossible, to create under ordinary circumstances."
improvements and opened the store with a full line manner to enter into any obligation relating there-
The sess'ons of the congress will open in Wash-
of Cunningham pianos and Victrolas on May 1.
to, or to acquire title thereto, or an inter- ington on May 24.
Mr. Smith, former owner of the music store, est therein, knowingly makes, publishes, dissemin-
has not made any announcement as to his future ates, circulates, or places before the public, or
KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT.
plans, although it is understood that he intends to causes, directly or indirectly, to be made, published,
retire from active business.
disseminated, circulated, or placed before the pub- Charles D. Grim, Piano Dealer of Bristol, Pa.,
Dies from Injuries Received When Car
lic, in this State, -in a newspaper, magazine or
TO CONT1NUEJTHE BUSINESS.
Turns Turtle—Had Been Delivering Pianos.
other publication, or in the form of a book, notice,
Mrs. R. L. Burton, of the Davenport Music circular, pamphlet, letter, handbill, poster, bill,
(Special to The Review.)
Store, located at Third and Lyon streets, Albany, sign, placard, card, label, or tag, or in any other
BRISTOL, PA., May 3.—Charles D. Grim, a dealer
Ore., will continue the business under her per- way, an advertisement, announcement or statement in and repairer of pianos, organs and other musical
sonal management, following the death of her late of any sort regarding merchandise, service or any- instruments in this city, was killed in an automobile
thing so offered to the public which contains any accident last Wednesday near here. Mr. Grim had
husband, R. L. Burton.
assertion, representation or statement of fact that been superintending the delivery of four pianos on
is untrue, deceptive or misleading, or that amounts two motor trucks and was driving a runabout. On
to an offer to sell, barter or exchange real estate the way home he struck a deep rut and broke the
by means of prizes, rewards, distinctions, or puz- steering gear, with the result that the car turned
zle methods, such person, corporation or associa- over and he was pinned underneath. One of sev-
tion, or the members of such firm, or the agent of
eral broken ribs punctured a lung, and Mr. Grim
such person, corporation, association or firm, shall died soon after medical assistance was secifred.
be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine He was thirty-eight years old.
are conscientiously made,
of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than
one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for not
good instruments; in other
INCORPORATED.
more than one year, or by both such fine and im-
prisonment"
The Timke Distributing Corporation was incor-
words, the sweetest things out.
porated at Albany, N. Y., this week, with a capital
stock of $25,000, for the purpose of handling mu-
GOETZMANN CREDITORS MEET.
sical instruments and merchandise. L. J. Timke,
(Special to The Review.)
ROCHESTER, N. Y., May 3.—The first meeting of L. B. Haggerty and Milton L. Knoepke, New York,
the creditors of Charles Goetzmann, formerly are the incorporators.
president of the Goetzmann Piano Co., of this city,
RUDOLF PIANO CO.
The H. J. Turnell Co., piano dealers of Jackson,
was held last week before Nelson P. Sanford,
referee in bankruptcy, and Isaac Brickner was Mich., are now located in new quarters at 208
12 East lS7th St.
NEW YOBK
?
South Mechanic street, that city,
appointed trustee in bond of $200.
^'
r
—
RUDOLF
PIANOS
Measure Passed by New York Legislature Much
More Drastic Than Previous Laws—Text of
the Act Which Becomes Effective on
September 1 of Interest to Piano Men.
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