Presto
Issue: 1923 1934 - Page 4
PRESTO
STRAUBE PENDULUM VALVE
DESCRIBED IN CIRCULAR
"Ten Years Without a Single Complaint," Is
Fact Commemorated in Folder Put Forth
by Industry at Hammond.
A MILLION DEVICES IN USE
Two-Color Folder Tells How Device Avoids Trouble
and Adds to the Playerpiano's Life.
The Straube Piano Company, Hammond, Ind.,
manufacturers of Straube pianos and playerpianos,
has issued an attractive circular in two colors, setting
forth the merits of the patented pendulum valve, an
exclusive feature of Straube playerpianos.
The circular is entitled "Not One in a Million," and
gets its title from the fact that the Straube Company
has installed a million of these valves in playerpianos
since patents were granted about ten years ago with-
out a single valve complaint having been registered,
either with the company direct or with a dealer han-
dling Straube products.
The Pendulum Valve provides a very effective talk-
ing point to salesmen and its merits are easily seen
by the playerpiano prospect. By its means troubles
clue to friction and corrosion in the valve mechanism
are avoided. The device adds to the character of
dependability of the Straube playerpiano and is a
great factor in the daily increasing sales of the
instruments.
GRINNELL BROS. BRANCH
MOVES IN BENTON HARBOR
More
Facilities for Doing a Bigger Business
Acquired at 203 Pipestone Street.
Grinnell Bros.' Benton Harbor, Mich., branch has
been moved to more spacious quarters in the Suther-
land block, 203 Pipestone street. In a notice printed
in all the local newspapers last week this was said:
"We invite the public to visit our new warerooms,
where we now carry a complete display of our com-
prehensive line of fine pianos. In our new quarters
we can serve our customers more efficiently and make
prompt deliveries. We will appreciate the opportunity
to serve you."
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN
NATIONAL PIANO CO.'S AFFAIRS
Final Meeting Arranged by Arthur Black, Referee,
Set for August 20.
The following notice in the District Court of the
United States for the District of Massachusetts, in
the matter of National Piano Co., Boston, has been
mailed to creditors:
"Notice is hereby given that the receiver of said
bankrupt estate has filed his account, and asks for
compensation in the sum of $2,911.86; and that a
meeting will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy, fourth
floor, Post Office building, in Boston, on August 20,
1923, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at which time
and place the creditors may attend and show cause
why the account of the receiver and the compensa-
tion above stated should not be allowed.
"ARTHUR BLACK,
"Referee in Bankruptcy.
"Uoston, August 9, 1923."
A notice to creditors in the same matter was also
mailed to creditors under date of August 9:
"Notice is hereby given that the adjourned first
meeting and the final meeting of the creditors of said
bankrupt will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy, room
446, Post Office building, in Boston, on August 20,
1923, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at which time
and place the said creditors may attend, conclude the
examination of the bankrupt, and show cause why
the final report of the trustee now on file for exam-
ination should not be passed upon and the affairs of
said estate closed.
"ARTHUR BLACK,
"Referee in Bankruptcy."
NOVEL WINDOW DISPLAYS
IN PORTLAND STORES
Oregon House Also Enlists Local Movie to Tell of
Gulbransen Acquisition.
The Seiberling-Lucas Music Company, of Port-
land, Ore., have secured the agency of the Gulbran-
sen pianos and the firm took a unique way of inform-
ing the public of the fact. For two weeks, com-
mencing August 6, the Pantages Theater is running
a moving picture showing a window of Seiberling &
Lucas, with a Gulbransen piano as the prominent
feature.
A handsome window of Bueschcr instruments is
also shown in the window. During the two weeks it
is estimated that at least 70,000 patrons of the theater
will view the pictures.
A unique window display has been put on by the
Kemick Song & Gift Shop, of Portland, Ore., in fea-
turing "Yes, We Have No Bananas." A vegetable
stand has been placed in the window and fresh fruits
and vegetables of every description are on sale, but
no bananas are in sight. Crowds stop to look, and
Mr. Sklare, the manager, says many come in and
buy "Bananas" and "go out with many of our other
hits, as well."
NEW WURLITZER BUILDING
PLANNED FOR LOS ANGELES
Purchase of Property on Broadway Is Announced,
Together With Big Tentative Plans.
The Wurlitzer Company, of Cincinnati, has com-
pleted negotiations for the purchase of property on
Broadway near Eighth street, Los Angeles, Cal., and
announces that a new 13-story class A building will
be erected as soon as the present structure can be
removed. Present plans call for work to commence
about September 1.
The transaction involves the purchase of property
located at 816 South Broadway for a sum said to be
in the neighborhood of $400,000.
Tentative plans call for the using of the first six
floors and basement by the music company, and the
renting of the remaining seven floors as offices. The
basement will have a novel theater where concerts
and other entertainments may be held.
August 18, 1923
THE HALLET & DAVIS
PIANO CO. WINS APPEAL
U. S. Court of Appeals Hands Down Verdict
Compelling Frank C. White to Transfer
Patent Rights.
[RULING REVERSES DECISION
Case Involving Questions of Law Relating to Pat-
ent Contracts Returns to Lower Court.
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals for
the Second Circuit at New York has handed down a
verdict in favor of the Hallet & Davis Piano Co.,
to compel Frank C. White to transfer to the latter
company certain patent rights in his possession. The
action was instituted by the Hallet & Davis Piano
Co. to enforce performance of a contract entered into
by Frank C. White with the W r ilcox & White Co.
which subsequently went into bankruptcy and to
whose rights the Hallet & Davis Piano Co. suc-
ceeded.
The decision of the Circuit Court of Appeals re-
verses the action of the Federal District Court which
found in favor of the defendant. The case will go to
the lower court for retrial. The decision is highly
important in its bearing on the question of patent
rights and the law relating to contracts in which
patents are involved.
Frank C. White, the defendant, claimed that the
bankruptcy of the Wilcox & White Co. released him
from the terms of his contract, rendered his trustee-
ship at an end and thereby he was entitled to hold
the property for himself alone.
The court, however, held that "Whatever may be
the legal right, title or interest the defendant had in
the inventions involved, it is indisputable that he held
the same simply as trustee for the Wilcox & White
Co. or its creditors. The subsequent bankruptcy of
the Wilcox & White Co. could not, in our opinion,
terminate the trust already in existence, and could
not enable him to convert the trust property to his
own personal use. If the bankruptcy of the Wilcox
& White Co., operated to divest the company of its
right, title and interest in the invention, their rights
passed to the creditors of the company and not to
the defendant, who has continued throughout to hold
in his character of trustee."
REMODELING DES MOINES BUILDING.
The Jones Piano Company, Des Moines, la., will
remodel the upper floors of the Jones building at 807
Walnut street, providing for modern sales rooms in
the second floor with additional sales rooms and fin-
ishing shops on the third floor. E. Paul Jones, presi-
dent of the Jones Piano Company, announced last
week the leasing of the ground floor and balcony in
the Jones building to Patterson & Kemp, who will
open a furniture store in the near future.
MANAGES ORGAN DEPARTMENT.
Henry F. Charles has been appointed general man-
ager of the organ department of the Wurlitzer Co.,
with responsibility of all territory west of Denver.
BRINGS PIANO and PROSPECT TOGETHER
All Sales Plans, Schemes, Aids, Etc., simmer down in their last analysis to one essential thing,—that is to bring
the prospect and piano together.
That's just what the BOWEN LOADER does, with all frills left off.
Price, including set of relief springs for reinforcing the Ford Spring, and a special moving cover, $110.00.
BOWEN PIANO LOADER CO.,
Winston-Salem, N. C.
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STRAUBE PENDULUM VALVE
DESCRIBED IN CIRCULAR
"Ten Years Without a Single Complaint," Is
Fact Commemorated in Folder Put Forth
by Industry at Hammond.
A MILLION DEVICES IN USE
Two-Color Folder Tells How Device Avoids Trouble
and Adds to the Playerpiano's Life.
The Straube Piano Company, Hammond, Ind.,
manufacturers of Straube pianos and playerpianos,
has issued an attractive circular in two colors, setting
forth the merits of the patented pendulum valve, an
exclusive feature of Straube playerpianos.
The circular is entitled "Not One in a Million," and
gets its title from the fact that the Straube Company
has installed a million of these valves in playerpianos
since patents were granted about ten years ago with-
out a single valve complaint having been registered,
either with the company direct or with a dealer han-
dling Straube products.
The Pendulum Valve provides a very effective talk-
ing point to salesmen and its merits are easily seen
by the playerpiano prospect. By its means troubles
clue to friction and corrosion in the valve mechanism
are avoided. The device adds to the character of
dependability of the Straube playerpiano and is a
great factor in the daily increasing sales of the
instruments.
GRINNELL BROS. BRANCH
MOVES IN BENTON HARBOR
More
Facilities for Doing a Bigger Business
Acquired at 203 Pipestone Street.
Grinnell Bros.' Benton Harbor, Mich., branch has
been moved to more spacious quarters in the Suther-
land block, 203 Pipestone street. In a notice printed
in all the local newspapers last week this was said:
"We invite the public to visit our new warerooms,
where we now carry a complete display of our com-
prehensive line of fine pianos. In our new quarters
we can serve our customers more efficiently and make
prompt deliveries. We will appreciate the opportunity
to serve you."
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN
NATIONAL PIANO CO.'S AFFAIRS
Final Meeting Arranged by Arthur Black, Referee,
Set for August 20.
The following notice in the District Court of the
United States for the District of Massachusetts, in
the matter of National Piano Co., Boston, has been
mailed to creditors:
"Notice is hereby given that the receiver of said
bankrupt estate has filed his account, and asks for
compensation in the sum of $2,911.86; and that a
meeting will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy, fourth
floor, Post Office building, in Boston, on August 20,
1923, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at which time
and place the creditors may attend and show cause
why the account of the receiver and the compensa-
tion above stated should not be allowed.
"ARTHUR BLACK,
"Referee in Bankruptcy.
"Uoston, August 9, 1923."
A notice to creditors in the same matter was also
mailed to creditors under date of August 9:
"Notice is hereby given that the adjourned first
meeting and the final meeting of the creditors of said
bankrupt will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy, room
446, Post Office building, in Boston, on August 20,
1923, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at which time
and place the said creditors may attend, conclude the
examination of the bankrupt, and show cause why
the final report of the trustee now on file for exam-
ination should not be passed upon and the affairs of
said estate closed.
"ARTHUR BLACK,
"Referee in Bankruptcy."
NOVEL WINDOW DISPLAYS
IN PORTLAND STORES
Oregon House Also Enlists Local Movie to Tell of
Gulbransen Acquisition.
The Seiberling-Lucas Music Company, of Port-
land, Ore., have secured the agency of the Gulbran-
sen pianos and the firm took a unique way of inform-
ing the public of the fact. For two weeks, com-
mencing August 6, the Pantages Theater is running
a moving picture showing a window of Seiberling &
Lucas, with a Gulbransen piano as the prominent
feature.
A handsome window of Bueschcr instruments is
also shown in the window. During the two weeks it
is estimated that at least 70,000 patrons of the theater
will view the pictures.
A unique window display has been put on by the
Kemick Song & Gift Shop, of Portland, Ore., in fea-
turing "Yes, We Have No Bananas." A vegetable
stand has been placed in the window and fresh fruits
and vegetables of every description are on sale, but
no bananas are in sight. Crowds stop to look, and
Mr. Sklare, the manager, says many come in and
buy "Bananas" and "go out with many of our other
hits, as well."
NEW WURLITZER BUILDING
PLANNED FOR LOS ANGELES
Purchase of Property on Broadway Is Announced,
Together With Big Tentative Plans.
The Wurlitzer Company, of Cincinnati, has com-
pleted negotiations for the purchase of property on
Broadway near Eighth street, Los Angeles, Cal., and
announces that a new 13-story class A building will
be erected as soon as the present structure can be
removed. Present plans call for work to commence
about September 1.
The transaction involves the purchase of property
located at 816 South Broadway for a sum said to be
in the neighborhood of $400,000.
Tentative plans call for the using of the first six
floors and basement by the music company, and the
renting of the remaining seven floors as offices. The
basement will have a novel theater where concerts
and other entertainments may be held.
August 18, 1923
THE HALLET & DAVIS
PIANO CO. WINS APPEAL
U. S. Court of Appeals Hands Down Verdict
Compelling Frank C. White to Transfer
Patent Rights.
[RULING REVERSES DECISION
Case Involving Questions of Law Relating to Pat-
ent Contracts Returns to Lower Court.
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals for
the Second Circuit at New York has handed down a
verdict in favor of the Hallet & Davis Piano Co.,
to compel Frank C. White to transfer to the latter
company certain patent rights in his possession. The
action was instituted by the Hallet & Davis Piano
Co. to enforce performance of a contract entered into
by Frank C. White with the W r ilcox & White Co.
which subsequently went into bankruptcy and to
whose rights the Hallet & Davis Piano Co. suc-
ceeded.
The decision of the Circuit Court of Appeals re-
verses the action of the Federal District Court which
found in favor of the defendant. The case will go to
the lower court for retrial. The decision is highly
important in its bearing on the question of patent
rights and the law relating to contracts in which
patents are involved.
Frank C. White, the defendant, claimed that the
bankruptcy of the Wilcox & White Co. released him
from the terms of his contract, rendered his trustee-
ship at an end and thereby he was entitled to hold
the property for himself alone.
The court, however, held that "Whatever may be
the legal right, title or interest the defendant had in
the inventions involved, it is indisputable that he held
the same simply as trustee for the Wilcox & White
Co. or its creditors. The subsequent bankruptcy of
the Wilcox & White Co. could not, in our opinion,
terminate the trust already in existence, and could
not enable him to convert the trust property to his
own personal use. If the bankruptcy of the Wilcox
& White Co., operated to divest the company of its
right, title and interest in the invention, their rights
passed to the creditors of the company and not to
the defendant, who has continued throughout to hold
in his character of trustee."
REMODELING DES MOINES BUILDING.
The Jones Piano Company, Des Moines, la., will
remodel the upper floors of the Jones building at 807
Walnut street, providing for modern sales rooms in
the second floor with additional sales rooms and fin-
ishing shops on the third floor. E. Paul Jones, presi-
dent of the Jones Piano Company, announced last
week the leasing of the ground floor and balcony in
the Jones building to Patterson & Kemp, who will
open a furniture store in the near future.
MANAGES ORGAN DEPARTMENT.
Henry F. Charles has been appointed general man-
ager of the organ department of the Wurlitzer Co.,
with responsibility of all territory west of Denver.
BRINGS PIANO and PROSPECT TOGETHER
All Sales Plans, Schemes, Aids, Etc., simmer down in their last analysis to one essential thing,—that is to bring
the prospect and piano together.
That's just what the BOWEN LOADER does, with all frills left off.
Price, including set of relief springs for reinforcing the Ford Spring, and a special moving cover, $110.00.
BOWEN PIANO LOADER CO.,
Winston-Salem, N. C.
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).