Presto
Issue: 1920 1781 - Page 28
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PRESTO
September 11, 1920.
Investigation in other towns visited by McCain has
revealed several facts that tend toward giving the
prisoner a bad record. At Sterling, where his be-
longings have been searched, the police are reported
to have found numerous keys of all kinds, together
with keyhole saws. He also had in his possession
skeleton night latch keys. It is thought by the offi-
cers that more crooked acts of McCain will be re-
vealed upon a continued investigation, pending
which he is being held at the county jail.
McCain is a man of about forty-five years. The
case was put into the hands of the Newton officers
by Howard Dickey, the piano dealer of the place.
HELD ON SERIOUS CHARGE
Alleged Talking Machine Crook Arrested in New-
ton, Kans., Had Slick Game.
Guy McCain was arrested in Newton, Kans., last
week after he had aroused the suspicion of the sher-
iff's force by selling a new high-priced phonograph to
a Newton citizen at a much reduced price. In a con-
fession to the officers he told of the hustling business
he had been doing in selling musical instruments re-
cently, and this led the officers to believe that they
have rounded up one of the biggest crooks in that
part of the country.
In the confession McCain stated that he had sold
seven talking machines, priced from $175 to $450
each, immediately after he had purchased them from
Sears, Roebuck & Co., Chicago, on the instalment
plan, in several towns in this part of the state for
prices ranging from $18 to $105. Each of the in-
struments he had purchased under a different name;
some of his assumed names be gave as Harry Mc-
Clain, G. W. Tuttle, G. Reese, Tom Gilbert, Martin
Hotzmaster, and James D. Tuttle,
McCain had in his possession when arrested a
shipping receipt that told a $700 piano from Sears,
Roebuck & Co. was now awaiting G. W. Tuttle at
the depot at Hutchinson. McCain was cunning
enough to keep his payments on the musical instru-
ments well paid up, thus keeping himself above sus-
picion by that company. It was also learned that
he had worked the state of Oklahoma in a similar
way.
PROGRESS OF THE CABINET
The Artistic Cabinet Designer Has Contributed to
Making the Phonograph a Greater Joy.
It is singular that a merchanical instrument of
music that was discovered by accident should be-
some one of the most vital factors contributing to-
wards the happiness and both social and intellectual
development of man; but such has been the case
with the phonograph, says the Rocky Mountain
News, Denver, Colo.
Edison was experimenting on an instrument that
would record phonetics for purely scientific pur-
poses. A few sounds had been recorded upon the
cylinder and an accidental shove on the operating
THE PEOPLE'S ORGAN.
In the purchase of her municipal organ some three crank caused the impression to be run again past
years ago, Denver joined the ranks of those cities the styles thus reproducing what had been impressed.
that are beginning to appreciate the value of good Thus was born the phonograph.
music to the community, Palmer Christian is the From this beginning the instrument has been so
municipal organist. That list is growing, for dur- perfected that all sounds are perfectly reproduced;
ing the last year several contracts have been signed the playing and singing of the world's greatest art-
for "war memorial organs"—surely a splendid way ists are preserved for posterity and for our present
to honor those who have served their country so enjoyment.
Lately, another feature of the phonograph has
well during the last few years. The purpose of
Denver's city administration is to afford to the citi- been developed—its cabinet designing. There was
zens and visitors, through the organ concerts, the a time, not so long ago either, when the instrument
choral union and the band, inspiring, interesting and was as conspicuous as a sore thumb, and for the
pleasing music without charge. Unquestionably, same reason. The utilitarian side of the instrument
the fine symphony orchestra is the most worth- was the sole object before the designers. The in-
while thing in a musical way any city can possess. strument had to contrast with all other characteris-
And just as unquestionably, the greatest single in- tics of the surroundings, willing or no, and very
few instances presented themselves whereby the
strument is a modern concert organ.
THE
FINDLAY PIANO TRUCK
Nothing Else Like It
HAVE MONEY IN THEM FOR ANY RESPONSIBLE DEALER
They bear critical comparison with any others, They are beautiful
instruments with the winning tone-jjuality. The new K3wJ§r Ffajdtiniy •
one of the largest and best equipped in the world, Let Us near From x •«•.
KREITER MFG. CO.. Inc
Factory:
Marinette. Wls.
The Findlay Truck
is a two-piece-end
truck with lifting
handles and is Self-
Lifting; no lifting
to truck the piano.
You get more
than full value
for every dollar
invested in this
truck.
175^79 THIRD ST.. MILWAUKEE. W1S.
FAe.ce that Want Ad in Presto
SCIAFFPIANOSIRIMCO.
Manufacturers of
PIANOS
PLAYER PIANOS
The merits and high value of these trucks are intensely interest*
faV, ask us to tell more about them. You can pay more, but
you can't get as good a one anywhere else for tha money.
15he Ulanualo
Thm Play* r Piano that it all but human
Your Money Back If You Want It
FINDLAY PIANO TRUCK CO.
FINDLAY. OHIO
MANUFACTURERS OP
FACTORIES:
Piano-Forte
Bass Strings
19-2021 CLYBODRN AVENUE
Corner Lewis Street
CHICAGO
CINCINNATI CHICAGO
E offer exceptional ad-
vantages to those who
wish to push the Piano busi-
ness on sound and progres-
sive lines. For all informa-
tion apply to
W
114 W. Fourth St. M l S. Wabash Ave.
CINCINNATI
CHICAGO
KRAKAUER BROS.
Cyprest Ate., 136H, and 137th Sis
NEW YORK CKY
ADAM SCHAAF
Established 1873
MANUFACTURER OP
GRAND, UPRIGHT and PLAYER-PIANOS
Factory
tt'atml Park Ave. and Fill more St.
mnd B. fit O. C. T. R. R.
CHICAGO
csne&estknoalft
rntiJicalname
mthaWor/d.
Office and Salesroom!
700-702 West Madison Strtot
321 Wabaah AveniM
PIANOS
The Heppe, Marceilus and Edouard Jules Plasm
manufactured by the
HEPPE PIANO COMPANY
are the only pianos in the world with
Three Sounding Boards.
Patented In the United States, Great Britain*
Prance, Germany and Canada.
Liberal arrangements to responsible agents oalp*
Main Office, 1117 Chestnut St. ^
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
ORGANS
E 5 T E Y PIAND COMPANY * NEW YDI1K CITY
Presto Want Ads
Bring Quick Returns
^he If erf profit
producer for me
cfed/ermtheJrdde.
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PRESTO
September 11, 1920.
Investigation in other towns visited by McCain has
revealed several facts that tend toward giving the
prisoner a bad record. At Sterling, where his be-
longings have been searched, the police are reported
to have found numerous keys of all kinds, together
with keyhole saws. He also had in his possession
skeleton night latch keys. It is thought by the offi-
cers that more crooked acts of McCain will be re-
vealed upon a continued investigation, pending
which he is being held at the county jail.
McCain is a man of about forty-five years. The
case was put into the hands of the Newton officers
by Howard Dickey, the piano dealer of the place.
HELD ON SERIOUS CHARGE
Alleged Talking Machine Crook Arrested in New-
ton, Kans., Had Slick Game.
Guy McCain was arrested in Newton, Kans., last
week after he had aroused the suspicion of the sher-
iff's force by selling a new high-priced phonograph to
a Newton citizen at a much reduced price. In a con-
fession to the officers he told of the hustling business
he had been doing in selling musical instruments re-
cently, and this led the officers to believe that they
have rounded up one of the biggest crooks in that
part of the country.
In the confession McCain stated that he had sold
seven talking machines, priced from $175 to $450
each, immediately after he had purchased them from
Sears, Roebuck & Co., Chicago, on the instalment
plan, in several towns in this part of the state for
prices ranging from $18 to $105. Each of the in-
struments he had purchased under a different name;
some of his assumed names be gave as Harry Mc-
Clain, G. W. Tuttle, G. Reese, Tom Gilbert, Martin
Hotzmaster, and James D. Tuttle,
McCain had in his possession when arrested a
shipping receipt that told a $700 piano from Sears,
Roebuck & Co. was now awaiting G. W. Tuttle at
the depot at Hutchinson. McCain was cunning
enough to keep his payments on the musical instru-
ments well paid up, thus keeping himself above sus-
picion by that company. It was also learned that
he had worked the state of Oklahoma in a similar
way.
PROGRESS OF THE CABINET
The Artistic Cabinet Designer Has Contributed to
Making the Phonograph a Greater Joy.
It is singular that a merchanical instrument of
music that was discovered by accident should be-
some one of the most vital factors contributing to-
wards the happiness and both social and intellectual
development of man; but such has been the case
with the phonograph, says the Rocky Mountain
News, Denver, Colo.
Edison was experimenting on an instrument that
would record phonetics for purely scientific pur-
poses. A few sounds had been recorded upon the
cylinder and an accidental shove on the operating
THE PEOPLE'S ORGAN.
In the purchase of her municipal organ some three crank caused the impression to be run again past
years ago, Denver joined the ranks of those cities the styles thus reproducing what had been impressed.
that are beginning to appreciate the value of good Thus was born the phonograph.
music to the community, Palmer Christian is the From this beginning the instrument has been so
municipal organist. That list is growing, for dur- perfected that all sounds are perfectly reproduced;
ing the last year several contracts have been signed the playing and singing of the world's greatest art-
for "war memorial organs"—surely a splendid way ists are preserved for posterity and for our present
to honor those who have served their country so enjoyment.
Lately, another feature of the phonograph has
well during the last few years. The purpose of
Denver's city administration is to afford to the citi- been developed—its cabinet designing. There was
zens and visitors, through the organ concerts, the a time, not so long ago either, when the instrument
choral union and the band, inspiring, interesting and was as conspicuous as a sore thumb, and for the
pleasing music without charge. Unquestionably, same reason. The utilitarian side of the instrument
the fine symphony orchestra is the most worth- was the sole object before the designers. The in-
while thing in a musical way any city can possess. strument had to contrast with all other characteris-
And just as unquestionably, the greatest single in- tics of the surroundings, willing or no, and very
few instances presented themselves whereby the
strument is a modern concert organ.
THE
FINDLAY PIANO TRUCK
Nothing Else Like It
HAVE MONEY IN THEM FOR ANY RESPONSIBLE DEALER
They bear critical comparison with any others, They are beautiful
instruments with the winning tone-jjuality. The new K3wJ§r Ffajdtiniy •
one of the largest and best equipped in the world, Let Us near From x •«•.
KREITER MFG. CO.. Inc
Factory:
Marinette. Wls.
The Findlay Truck
is a two-piece-end
truck with lifting
handles and is Self-
Lifting; no lifting
to truck the piano.
You get more
than full value
for every dollar
invested in this
truck.
175^79 THIRD ST.. MILWAUKEE. W1S.
FAe.ce that Want Ad in Presto
SCIAFFPIANOSIRIMCO.
Manufacturers of
PIANOS
PLAYER PIANOS
The merits and high value of these trucks are intensely interest*
faV, ask us to tell more about them. You can pay more, but
you can't get as good a one anywhere else for tha money.
15he Ulanualo
Thm Play* r Piano that it all but human
Your Money Back If You Want It
FINDLAY PIANO TRUCK CO.
FINDLAY. OHIO
MANUFACTURERS OP
FACTORIES:
Piano-Forte
Bass Strings
19-2021 CLYBODRN AVENUE
Corner Lewis Street
CHICAGO
CINCINNATI CHICAGO
E offer exceptional ad-
vantages to those who
wish to push the Piano busi-
ness on sound and progres-
sive lines. For all informa-
tion apply to
W
114 W. Fourth St. M l S. Wabash Ave.
CINCINNATI
CHICAGO
KRAKAUER BROS.
Cyprest Ate., 136H, and 137th Sis
NEW YORK CKY
ADAM SCHAAF
Established 1873
MANUFACTURER OP
GRAND, UPRIGHT and PLAYER-PIANOS
Factory
tt'atml Park Ave. and Fill more St.
mnd B. fit O. C. T. R. R.
CHICAGO
csne&estknoalft
rntiJicalname
mthaWor/d.
Office and Salesroom!
700-702 West Madison Strtot
321 Wabaah AveniM
PIANOS
The Heppe, Marceilus and Edouard Jules Plasm
manufactured by the
HEPPE PIANO COMPANY
are the only pianos in the world with
Three Sounding Boards.
Patented In the United States, Great Britain*
Prance, Germany and Canada.
Liberal arrangements to responsible agents oalp*
Main Office, 1117 Chestnut St. ^
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
ORGANS
E 5 T E Y PIAND COMPANY * NEW YDI1K CITY
Presto Want Ads
Bring Quick Returns
^he If erf profit
producer for me
cfed/ermtheJrdde.
Enhanced content © 2008-2009 and presented by MBSI - The Musical Box Society International (www.mbsi.org) and the International Arcade Museum (www.arcade-museum.com).
All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org).
Additional enhancement, optimization, and distribution by the International Arcade Museum. An extensive collection of Presto can be found online at http://www.arcade-museum.com/library/
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).