The talking machine world (Apr-June 1921)

April 15, 1921 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 111 consin Club as a "get-together" on the new line. T. W. Hindley, of the Vocalion department, gave an instructive talk. Gordon Laughead, Chicago manager, and George ("Jack") Bliss, of the Melodee roll department, were hosts. S. F. Patchin, manager of the Victrola and Vocalion departments at Bradford's, attended the recent Victor convention at Chicago. The Hoefifler Piano Mfg. Co., representing the Starr and Gennett records, is going out of the retail business to devote its entire attention to the wholesale business. L. W. Smith & Co., Randolph, Wis., are among the newly appointed Victor dealers. WELL EQUIPPED FOR NEW POST John A. Hofheinz Will Give Victor Clientele of Philip Werlein, Ltd., Practical Service— Thoroughly Familiar With Industry New Orleans, La., April 5.— The recent announcement in The World that John A. Hofheinz MOTIONS HEARD IN EMERSON CASE Judge Mack in U. S. District Court Refuses Preliminary Injunction, but Grants Motion to Include the Receivers in the Suit The action brought by the Emerson Piano Co., an Illinois corporation but with a factory in Boston, against the Emerson Phonograph Co., New York, to restrain the latter company from using the name Emerson in connection with talking machines, came into court on Friday, March 25, when a motion was made before Judge Mack in the LTnited States District Court by the plaintiff for a preliminary injunction against the Emerson Phonograph Co., together with another motion to include the receivers of the latter company in the action. Judge Mack refused to issue a preliminary injunction, but granted the motion that the receivers be included in the action. The case now goes on the regular calendar for trial. For three and a half years Mr. Hofheinz was manager of the Victor department of the BryBlock Co., Memphis, Tenn., one of the leading mercantile institutions in that city. For several years prior to that association he occupied a similar position with the Maison Blanche Co., of New Orleans, one of the leading retail establishments in the city. He is, therefore, thoroughly acquainted with conditions in this territory and is ideally equipped to render efficient and practical service to Victor retailers. As indicative of the high esteem in which he was held by his associates in the Bry-Block Victor department, it is interesting to know that Mr. Hofheinz was presented with a very handsome engraved leather wallet by the members of the Victrola department in that store, who keenly regretted his departure for New Orleans. Mr. Hofheinz is enthusiastic regarding the possibilities in his new field, and is already making plans to give enhanced service and co-operation to Victor dealers in this territory. He is conversant with many of their problems and his previous experience will undoubtedly enable him to offer the dealers practical assistance in developing their Victor business. PURCHASES VICTOR AGENCY Dover. N. H., April 7.— The business of W. C. Swan, Victor dealer in this town, has recently been taken over by Harry J. Kelley, who has had considerable experience in Victor retailing. Mr. Kelley has a host of friends in the trade, who wish him the best of succgss in his new venture. INSTALLING NEW DECORATIONS Brunswick, Me., April 6. — A. E. Thompson, Victor dealer in this city, is making elaborate changes in his present store, installing new windows and completely rearranging the record department, in an effort to give his customers more efficient service. John A. Hofheinz had been appointed manager of the Victor wholesale division of Philip Werlein, Ltd., Victor wholesalers, has brought many congratulatory letters and telegrams to Mr. Hofheinz. 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