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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
FEBRUARY 7, 1925
Western division just as soon as it gets under
way.
Dealers throughout the Middle West and
East have been notified as to the movements
Wife of Well-known Piano Action Man Dies
Eastern Division of Extension Course Now in of the school, so that they might take advan-
Suddenly—C. W. Strawn Leaves Toronto for
Session in Philadelphia With Large Class— tage of this opportunity afforded their tuners
Chicago—Other Canadian Trade News
First Western Course in St. Paul
and repairmen to round out their knowledge
in the adjustment and repairing of both foot
TORONTO, ONT., January 31.—The death occurred
The Danquard Player Action School is now power and reproducing players.
in Toronto quite recently of Mrs. Otto Higel, well under way with its "extension" course.
wife of Otto Higel, head of the well-known Already the Eastern division has been in Phila-
firm bearing his name. The late Mrs. Higel delphia with a very large registration, and at
had not been in good health for some time past the expiration of its term in that city it will
AKRON, ()., February 1.—L. 1). Newman, for
but her intimate friends were quite unprepared move to Washington where it will open early four years credit manager of the George S.
for the shock caused by word of her untimely in March.
Dales Co., widely-known Akron music house,
death.
The Western division of the school, under has resigned to accept a similar position with
C. VV. Strawn, who has been associated with the direction of H. U. Van Nostrand, will have a large Cleveland retail firm, assuming his duties
the Nordheimer Piano & Music Co., Ltd., its initial opening at the Ryan Hotel, St. Paul, there this week. Before going with the Dales
Toronto, for nearly four years in the capacity Minn., about February 9, and after its course Co. he had been with the Goodyear Tire &
of manager of their retail piano department, has there has been run it will proceed to Minnea- Rubber Co. for two years.
resigned his position to return to Chicago. Mr. polis where it will open on or about March 2.
Strawn is well known on the other side of the
The Eastern division, under Milton Cheek,
Consult the Universal Want Directory of
line where he has made a reputation for himself has received a hearty welcome and great sup- The Review. In it advertisements are inserted
in the piano-selling game.
port, and great things are expected of the free of charge for men who desire positions.
Krank 1). Morley, of Robert Morley & Co.,
London, Eng., piano manufacturers, and W.
Finnimore, manufacturer of piano and organ
keys, were among recent trade visitors to Can-
ada, spending some time in Toronto before re-
turning, going to the United States en route
for the homeland.
Harold B. Manning, of Doherty Pianos, Ltd.,
and a nephew of W. N. Manning, of Sherlock-
Manning Piano Co., recently underwent an op-
eration for appendicitis, and at present writing
is progressing favorably.
There passed away recently a valued employe
of the Nordheimer Piano & Music Co., Ltd.,
Toronto, in the person of Miss Elizabeth Jen-
kins, who had been on the sales staff of this
firm for the past seven years.
For the Toronto Telegram's "A Peep Behind
the Curtains of Time" recently, that paper chose
as its subject F. A. Trestrail, vice-president and
general manager of the Q R S Music Co., Ltd.
The United Kingdom offers you a splendid market for the
This gentleman's likeness at three months of
age adorned this feature item.
sale of your goods. But success depends on a knowledge
There recently passed through Vancouver, B.
C, Max J. de Rochemont, vice-president and
of economic and other conditions. In this regard you can
treasurer, of the Laffargue Co., New York.
This gentleman is on a trip around the world
keep abreast of the times by regular perusal of Britain's
and is in hopes of returning to New York by
the end of June :
oldest music trade journal—the
Danquard Player Action
Mrs. Otto Higel Passes
School Now en Route
Away at Toronto Home
L. D. Newman Resigns
Scope for Business
in Great Britain
B. F. Harbaugh Dead
AKRON, O., February 2.—Benjamin F. Harbaugh,
seventy, president of the B. F. Harbaugh Co.,
piano dealer, died recently in People's Hospital,
here, following a short illness. He was in good
health until two weeks ago. His death followed
an operation. The B. F. Harbaugh Co. was
organized in 1902 at 175 East Market street,
when Mr. Harbaugh came to Akron from Orr-
ville, where he was engaged in the piano sales
business.
The deceased was prominent in Akron busi-
ness and social circles and was associated with
a number of civic clubs, the Masons and the
Trinity Lutheran church. Besides his wife he
leaves three daughters. Funeral services were
held at the late home and burial was made in
Rose Hill Cemetery.
Opens Radio Department
FALL RIVKR, MASS., January 24.—The F. & F.
Music Store, located at 1449 Pleasant street,
which is one of the most completely stocked
music stores in the city, has completed arrange-
ments for the installation of a complete line of
radio instruments and accessories.
Part of the warerooms of the institution have
been remodeled to provide space for the han-
dling of the line.
Consult the Universal Want Directory of
The Review. In it advertisements are inserted
free of charge for men who desire positions.
MUSIC TRADES REVIEW
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