The talking machine world (Aug-Dec 1919)

September 15, 1919 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 175 sossir dealers within 48 hours and we were just as bad off in the way of satisfying our customers as we were before the shipment was received." William A. Eisenbrandt, of H. R. Eisenbrandt Sons, Inc., Victor distributors, says that there has been just a slight increase in shipments from the factory, but that even with the goods scheduled it will not be sufficient to handle the business. W. C. Roberts, manager of E. F. Droop & Son Co., Victor distributors, spent several weeks with Mrs. Roberts and their son on their annual motoring trip to the White Mountains. Business with the firm was good during the month and the receipt of goods showed a slight increase. Jesse Rosenstein, of the National Piano Co., Pathe distributors, announces the appointment of R. R. Edwards as retail sales manager. Business with the firm was very good and the formal opening of the new headquarters of the company will take place the week of September 15. Belle Baker, who is popular in Baltimore and has made a number of records for Pathe, will be at the store personally during the week. Harry E. Pearson, who for a number of years was the Cable Company representative in northern Wisconsin, is now associated with A. Burdwise, Victor and small goods dealer. Mr. Pearson, who has been on the road for Burdwise, is now sales manager for the firm during the absence of Mr. Budwise, who is in Europe. Joseph Fink, of the Kranz-Fink Talking Machine Co., has placed an expert repair man in charge of his service department and is using newspaper ads featuring the fact with good results. Isaac Potts, furniture dealer, 2126 East Monument street, is rebuilding his store and will establish an up-to-date Victor department on the first floor. R. Ember, the East Baltimore street furniture dealer, has rearranged his first floor and is putting in a modernly equipped talking machine department. Norman L. Kissling, the Belair, Md., druggist, has become a Columbia dealer. Ansell & Moses have moved into their new downtown quarters on West Lexington street. The firm has not completed the reconstruction of the interior as yet, but expects to do so in about two weeks. During the week Abe Moses of the firm visited the Victor factory and also spent some time at the Educational convention of the Victor Co. Sol. Friedberg, of the Columbia Grafonola Shop, Norfolk, Va., has left the Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he underwent an operation successfully. George W. Thomas, Westpoint, Va., who opened a Columbia department in July with sixteen machines, sold out quickly and his next order was for 196 machines. He is most enthusiastic over business. I. Son Cohen, of Cohen & Hughes, visited Pittsburgh last week and also made a trip to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. COLLINGS & PRICE CO. TO MOVE Victor Wholesalers in Newark, N. J., Lease Spacious New Quarters in the Plum Building The Collings & Price Co., successors to the Price Talking Machine Co., 475 Washington street, Newark, N. J., have just leased the third and fourth floors of the Plum building, Clinton and Beaver streets, that city. Their new home gives them over 12,000 square feet of floor space and alterations are in preparation for the occupancy, and they hope to move into their new quarters early in October. The plans call for several new features in the new home which are quite original and these include a service room, the forward part arranged as a window display to be frequently changed, and which it is hoped, will serve as an ideal for the visiting dealers. In the interior of the service room the regular models will be on display, and in addition all the latest advertising material, including signs, lights, hangers, banners as well as specialties. Closely connected to the service room will be an exhibition room used particularly for the showing of period models. There will be a room set aside for dealers' convenience where the telephone and stenographers will be at their call. The whole interior will be finished in white, ivory and mahogany. VanVeen is making the installations. OTTO HEINEMAN CO. TO CHANGE NAME Will Be Known as the General Phonograph Corporation After October 1 — Jos. W. Harri man and Chas. E. Merrill on Board of Directors — Present Officers to Continue After October 1st the present Otto Heineman Phonograph Supply Co., Inc., will be known as the General Phonograph Corporation, with resultant developments of distinct interest to the entire talking machine trade. The company will have outstanding $1,500,000 in first mortgage serial notes and 90,000 shares of common stock of no par value. The officers, directorate and executive staff of the company will remain as at present, with the addition of Jos. W. Harriman, president of the Harriman National Bank, and Chas. E. Merrill, of Merrill, Lynch & Co., the prominent bankers, to the board of directors. Otto Heineman will remain as president and general manager of the company. It is stated that plans have already been developed for an even more rapid expansion of the business than has been recorded in the past, which will give added importance to this concern, recognized as one of the largest manufacturers of phonograph supplies not only in the United States but in the world. ATTENTION MANUFACTURERS Send sample of your goods to GEIER & BLUHM Established 1906 Manufacturers' and Dealers' Instruments of Precision. Light Brass, Bronze, Steel and Gray Iron Specialties. Screw Machine Work. Quantity Production. Rigid Inspection. Accuracy and Durability are the main features of our products. Let us figure on your requirements. We are willing to furnish labor and material or machine work only. 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