Presto
Issue: 1923 1924 - Page 21
PRESTO
June 9, 1923
ARTIST GIVES PRAISE
TO HAZELTON PIANO
Herman Hartman Tells of His Appreciation of Fine
Instrument Used at Concert.
Herman Hartman, violin artist and teacher, again
selected the Hazelton Brothers piano from the B. H.
Anderson Music Store, of Fond du Lac, for use in his
concert at the Garrick Theater, in that city, says the
Fond du Lac Daily Reporter.
Mr. Hartman, who taught for 15 years in the Bos-
ton Conservatory and played for six years in the
Boston Symphony and is a musician capable of pass-
ing judgment upon musical instruments, expressed his
endorsement in the following letter to B. Hi
Anderson:
Fond du Lac, Wis., May 16, 1923.
Dear Mr. Anderson: I wish to express to you my
appreciation an dadmiration for the Hazelton Brothers
piano used at my violin recital at the Garrick theater,
this city, May 7.
The tone is clear, resonant and sweet, and in com-
plete harmony with the tone of the violin. I have
always been an admirer of the Hazelton Brothers
pianos, and would be glad to use the Hazelton at all
future recitals.
Sincerely,
HERMAN HARTMAN.
NEWS OF PROMINENT MEN
IN RETAIL MUSIC TRADE
Activities of Some Leading Figures in Important
Branch of the Business.
• E. B. Hyatt of the Hyatt Talking Machine Co.,
Portland, Ore., who recently was re-elected president
of the Greater Portland Association, has resigned be-
cause of the pressure of business. E. A. McElwain of
the Irwin-Hodson Co., was chosen to fill the vacancy.
The J. W. Jenkins Sons' Music Co. recently gave a
concert at the Lyceum Theater, St. Joseph, Mo., at
which the Duo-Art was featured.
Miss Mabel Ransom is now with the piano depart-
ment of Martin Brothers Piano Co., at 108 East Fifth
street, Sedalia, Mo.
Business in Massilon, Ohio, received a strong im-
petus during the recent Merchants' May Festival.
Six music stores participated in the event. Prizes
were awarded for the best window displays. Special
21
trade pulling stunts were employed to attract out-of-
town shoppers.
S. Ernest Philpitt, well-known music dealer with
stores in five cities in Florida, has taken his son,
Marshall S. Philpitt, who recently became of age, into
the firm, and changed the name from S. Ernest Phil-
pitt to S. Ernest Philpitt & Son, with headquarters
in Miami.
The Southern California Music Co., Los Angeles,
has installed a large Smith Unit pipe organ in its
store
Ralph C. Nelson, who recently opened a piano
store in Bristol, Conn.
Watkins Bros, find an excellent opportunity for
greater expansion in its new store in Bristol, Conn.
Goldsmith's, 25 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio,
recently remodeled its store.
J. W. Fearnley, of Meriden, Conn., who carries the
Steinway and other well known makes of pianos, as
well as band instruments, has been appointed leader
of the orchestra at the Community Theater, Meri-
den.
The Evans Music House, San Pedro, Cal., is con-
ducting a special piano sale. B. R. Stacy is man-
ager of the piano department.
Ludwig & Co., 129 State street, Springfield, Mass.,
are conducting an alteration sale.
Two new salesmen added to the force of Gold-
smith's, 25 East State street, Columbus, Ohio, are
.David Levy and R. B. Carlin.
MOVES IN RIVERSIDE, CAL.
The Keystone Hall of Music Riverside, Cal., was
recently moved to a new location. The manager is
F. Joslyn King. In addition to the stock of pianos
and phonographs carried heretofore, the Keystone
Hall of Music now has a large stock of sheet music
and musical instruments. This department is in
charge of Fred Bobo. Mrs. May Hall is head of the
record department, and W. W. Longfellow is in
charge of sales. C. W. Vernon is salesman for the
phonograph department and J. Cockerill of pianos.
The Keystone Hall of Music is owned by the Key-
stone Drug Co., E. B. Adams, president. F. K.
Joslyn has been manager since the store was opened
five years ago.
MOVES IN NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Owing to the insufficient floor space in his present
quarters, John F. Law, New Haven, Conn., who has
successfully conducted a piano business for the past
five years, has moved to 208 Meadow street.
Chase-Hackley Piano Co.
(ESTABLISHED 1863—THE PIONEER PIANO INDUSTRY OF THE WEST)
MANUFACTURERS OP
Chase Bros.. Hackley and
Carlisle Pianos
Chase Bros. Player de Luxe
Cxceltone Player-Pianos
TAX AUDIT HOLDS UP
FINAL PIANO PAYMENT
Creditors of the Jackson & Morton Piano Co. Will
Receive One More Dividend.
The creditors committee of the Jackson & Morton
Piano Company have sent out the following com-
munication:
Up to this time payment of 50 per cent has been
made to all creditors of the Jackson & Morton
Piano Company. Additional funds are being held by
the trustee pending final tax audit by the Internal
Revenue Department of the United States Govern-
ment.
Every effort is being made to have the liability,
if any, established at as early a date as possible in
order that final and complete accounting may be
made. A final dividend will be made therefor, after
the decision by the government is received. It is
estimated that the final dividend will probably be
about 3 per cent.
NEW INCORPORATIONS
IN MUSIC GOODS TRADE
New and Old Concerns Secure Charters in Various
Places.
Badger Piano Co., Green Bay, Wis., $5,000; J. E.
Jones and others.
E. Leavitt Phonograph & Record Co., New York
City, $100,000; P. Waldman, E. and B. Leavitt.
Colonial Music Shop, 902 South Broad street, Tren-
ton, N. J., $100,000; Mark Purcell and others.
Rains Piano Co., Chattanooga, Tenn., pianos, $10,-
000; Frank H. Dowler and others.
Griffin Piano Co., Rochester, N. Y., $25,000; J. F.
and M. L. Griffin, H. L. Reichard.
Bellingham Music Co., Bellingham, Wash.; J. Wil-
lard Miller, Clara B. Miller, Philip E. Bauer, Blanche
G. Bauer.
The Phonograph Sales Co., 2845 West Nineteenth
street, Chicago, $100,000; H. B. Babson and others.
Froess Piano Co., Erie, Pa., pianos, talking ma-
chines and musical instruments, $25,000; Jacob Froess,
Erie, Pa., and others.
Donons Music Shop, Portchester, N. Y., retail
business, $24,000; Messrs. Peck and Schmidt, 14
South Main street, Portchester, and others.
GOLDSMITH
Players, and Pianos
Have Every Advantage in Quality and Results
to the Dealers
An Investigation Will Prove It
GOLDSMITH
PIANO
COMPANY
1223-1227 Miller Street, CHICAGO
k FULL LINE OF FIVE LEADERS FOR THE TRADE
Factory and Main Offices:
MUSKEGON. MICHIGAN
RICHMOND, VA.
CHICAGO
952 Republic Building
State »nd Adam* Sts.
QUALITY with QUANTITY
Power and Railway
Building
QUALITY
in Name and in Fact
TONE, MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION, WORKMANSHIP,
DESIGN—all in accord with the broadest experience—are the
elements which give character to Bush & Lane Products.
BUSH & LANE PIANOS
BUSH & LANE CECILIAN PLAYER PIANOS
Maximum Value in
PLAYERS, REPRODUCERS and GRANDS
take high place, therefore, in any comparison of high grade
pianos because of the individuality of character which distin-
guishes them in all essentials of merit and value.
BUSH & LANE PIANO CO.
Holland, Mick.
New Edition Presto Buyers' Guide Is Ready
Offices: 802-4 Republic Bldg.
CHICAGO, ILL.
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June 9, 1923
ARTIST GIVES PRAISE
TO HAZELTON PIANO
Herman Hartman Tells of His Appreciation of Fine
Instrument Used at Concert.
Herman Hartman, violin artist and teacher, again
selected the Hazelton Brothers piano from the B. H.
Anderson Music Store, of Fond du Lac, for use in his
concert at the Garrick Theater, in that city, says the
Fond du Lac Daily Reporter.
Mr. Hartman, who taught for 15 years in the Bos-
ton Conservatory and played for six years in the
Boston Symphony and is a musician capable of pass-
ing judgment upon musical instruments, expressed his
endorsement in the following letter to B. Hi
Anderson:
Fond du Lac, Wis., May 16, 1923.
Dear Mr. Anderson: I wish to express to you my
appreciation an dadmiration for the Hazelton Brothers
piano used at my violin recital at the Garrick theater,
this city, May 7.
The tone is clear, resonant and sweet, and in com-
plete harmony with the tone of the violin. I have
always been an admirer of the Hazelton Brothers
pianos, and would be glad to use the Hazelton at all
future recitals.
Sincerely,
HERMAN HARTMAN.
NEWS OF PROMINENT MEN
IN RETAIL MUSIC TRADE
Activities of Some Leading Figures in Important
Branch of the Business.
• E. B. Hyatt of the Hyatt Talking Machine Co.,
Portland, Ore., who recently was re-elected president
of the Greater Portland Association, has resigned be-
cause of the pressure of business. E. A. McElwain of
the Irwin-Hodson Co., was chosen to fill the vacancy.
The J. W. Jenkins Sons' Music Co. recently gave a
concert at the Lyceum Theater, St. Joseph, Mo., at
which the Duo-Art was featured.
Miss Mabel Ransom is now with the piano depart-
ment of Martin Brothers Piano Co., at 108 East Fifth
street, Sedalia, Mo.
Business in Massilon, Ohio, received a strong im-
petus during the recent Merchants' May Festival.
Six music stores participated in the event. Prizes
were awarded for the best window displays. Special
21
trade pulling stunts were employed to attract out-of-
town shoppers.
S. Ernest Philpitt, well-known music dealer with
stores in five cities in Florida, has taken his son,
Marshall S. Philpitt, who recently became of age, into
the firm, and changed the name from S. Ernest Phil-
pitt to S. Ernest Philpitt & Son, with headquarters
in Miami.
The Southern California Music Co., Los Angeles,
has installed a large Smith Unit pipe organ in its
store
Ralph C. Nelson, who recently opened a piano
store in Bristol, Conn.
Watkins Bros, find an excellent opportunity for
greater expansion in its new store in Bristol, Conn.
Goldsmith's, 25 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio,
recently remodeled its store.
J. W. Fearnley, of Meriden, Conn., who carries the
Steinway and other well known makes of pianos, as
well as band instruments, has been appointed leader
of the orchestra at the Community Theater, Meri-
den.
The Evans Music House, San Pedro, Cal., is con-
ducting a special piano sale. B. R. Stacy is man-
ager of the piano department.
Ludwig & Co., 129 State street, Springfield, Mass.,
are conducting an alteration sale.
Two new salesmen added to the force of Gold-
smith's, 25 East State street, Columbus, Ohio, are
.David Levy and R. B. Carlin.
MOVES IN RIVERSIDE, CAL.
The Keystone Hall of Music Riverside, Cal., was
recently moved to a new location. The manager is
F. Joslyn King. In addition to the stock of pianos
and phonographs carried heretofore, the Keystone
Hall of Music now has a large stock of sheet music
and musical instruments. This department is in
charge of Fred Bobo. Mrs. May Hall is head of the
record department, and W. W. Longfellow is in
charge of sales. C. W. Vernon is salesman for the
phonograph department and J. Cockerill of pianos.
The Keystone Hall of Music is owned by the Key-
stone Drug Co., E. B. Adams, president. F. K.
Joslyn has been manager since the store was opened
five years ago.
MOVES IN NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Owing to the insufficient floor space in his present
quarters, John F. Law, New Haven, Conn., who has
successfully conducted a piano business for the past
five years, has moved to 208 Meadow street.
Chase-Hackley Piano Co.
(ESTABLISHED 1863—THE PIONEER PIANO INDUSTRY OF THE WEST)
MANUFACTURERS OP
Chase Bros.. Hackley and
Carlisle Pianos
Chase Bros. Player de Luxe
Cxceltone Player-Pianos
TAX AUDIT HOLDS UP
FINAL PIANO PAYMENT
Creditors of the Jackson & Morton Piano Co. Will
Receive One More Dividend.
The creditors committee of the Jackson & Morton
Piano Company have sent out the following com-
munication:
Up to this time payment of 50 per cent has been
made to all creditors of the Jackson & Morton
Piano Company. Additional funds are being held by
the trustee pending final tax audit by the Internal
Revenue Department of the United States Govern-
ment.
Every effort is being made to have the liability,
if any, established at as early a date as possible in
order that final and complete accounting may be
made. A final dividend will be made therefor, after
the decision by the government is received. It is
estimated that the final dividend will probably be
about 3 per cent.
NEW INCORPORATIONS
IN MUSIC GOODS TRADE
New and Old Concerns Secure Charters in Various
Places.
Badger Piano Co., Green Bay, Wis., $5,000; J. E.
Jones and others.
E. Leavitt Phonograph & Record Co., New York
City, $100,000; P. Waldman, E. and B. Leavitt.
Colonial Music Shop, 902 South Broad street, Tren-
ton, N. J., $100,000; Mark Purcell and others.
Rains Piano Co., Chattanooga, Tenn., pianos, $10,-
000; Frank H. Dowler and others.
Griffin Piano Co., Rochester, N. Y., $25,000; J. F.
and M. L. Griffin, H. L. Reichard.
Bellingham Music Co., Bellingham, Wash.; J. Wil-
lard Miller, Clara B. Miller, Philip E. Bauer, Blanche
G. Bauer.
The Phonograph Sales Co., 2845 West Nineteenth
street, Chicago, $100,000; H. B. Babson and others.
Froess Piano Co., Erie, Pa., pianos, talking ma-
chines and musical instruments, $25,000; Jacob Froess,
Erie, Pa., and others.
Donons Music Shop, Portchester, N. Y., retail
business, $24,000; Messrs. Peck and Schmidt, 14
South Main street, Portchester, and others.
GOLDSMITH
Players, and Pianos
Have Every Advantage in Quality and Results
to the Dealers
An Investigation Will Prove It
GOLDSMITH
PIANO
COMPANY
1223-1227 Miller Street, CHICAGO
k FULL LINE OF FIVE LEADERS FOR THE TRADE
Factory and Main Offices:
MUSKEGON. MICHIGAN
RICHMOND, VA.
CHICAGO
952 Republic Building
State »nd Adam* Sts.
QUALITY with QUANTITY
Power and Railway
Building
QUALITY
in Name and in Fact
TONE, MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION, WORKMANSHIP,
DESIGN—all in accord with the broadest experience—are the
elements which give character to Bush & Lane Products.
BUSH & LANE PIANOS
BUSH & LANE CECILIAN PLAYER PIANOS
Maximum Value in
PLAYERS, REPRODUCERS and GRANDS
take high place, therefore, in any comparison of high grade
pianos because of the individuality of character which distin-
guishes them in all essentials of merit and value.
BUSH & LANE PIANO CO.
Holland, Mick.
New Edition Presto Buyers' Guide Is Ready
Offices: 802-4 Republic Bldg.
CHICAGO, ILL.
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).