The talking machine world (July-Dec 1923)

90 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD October 15, 1923 IN PITTSBURGH Continuation of Industrial Prosperity Increases Optimism in the Trade — Arranges Series of Tone Tests — Alonth's News Budget Pittsburgh, Pa., October 7. — The general industrial prosperit}' here continues unabated and, consequently, not only are local dealers enjoying a fair business right now, but the outlook becomes increasing!}' bright as the weeks pass hy. Jobbers report quite heavy ordering, indicating that the trade generally is preparing for a busy holiday season, and it is verj probable that there will be a shortage of certain models of machines before the holidays. Buehn Co. Arranges Edison Tone-Tests A series of Edison tone-tests is being sponsored by the Buehn Phonograph Co., Edison distributor for this territory. Elizabeth Spencer, assisted by Lucille Collette, pianist, and Harold Lyman, flutist, Edison artists, will appear in these recitals, which will be given for the following dealers: W. H. Bonnage, Beaver Falls, Pa., October 8; McDonald Furniture Co., McDonald, Pa., October 9; G. A. Myringer, Ambridge. Pa., October 10; G. W. P. Jones Music Co., Washington, Pa., October 11; J. M. Burns & Son, Waynesburg, Pa., October 12; L. C. Milheim, Butler, Pa., October 15; Frank Crook Co., East Liverpool, O., October 16; R. E. Kaplan, McKeesport, Pa., October 17; Decoster Bros., Jeannette, Pa., October 18; Louis Luxenberg, Barnsboro, Pa., October 19. New Edison agencies opened by the Buehn Co. include G. R. Gross, Bellwood, Pa.; W. P. Risinger, Homer City, Pa.; Guth & Co., St. Mary's, W. Ya. New General Radio Corp. Accounts Everybody is happy at the offices of the General Radio Corp., Strand phonographs, Okeh records and Radio Corp. of America products, as September business exceeded all previous records, and there is no sign of a let-up. Walter L. Eckhardt, president, wired his congratulations. New dealer accounts opened recently are: Plodenic Furniture Co., Woodlawn, Pa.; John Castagnola, Pittsburgh; P. Giuliani, Pittsburgh; M. Holtzman, Windber, Pa.; League Jewelry Co., Gassaway, W. Va.; Campbell's Department Store, Pittsburgh; Palace Furniture Co., Clarksburg, W. Va.; Smith Electric Shop, North Fork, W. Va.; Glade Jones, DuBois, Pa., and Todd & Stevens, Monongahela, Pa. r The new showroom of this concern has attracted considerable attention and among the visitors in September were Wm. Polangin, of Farrell, Pa.; Robert Jackson, Wheeling, W. Va. ; Geo. W. Barnwell, Steubenville, O.; Jones & McMillen, Beaver, Pa.; John Manganelli, New Kensington, and C. F. McCaw, New Brighton. Lectures on Motor Troubles Parker Willis, formerly a traveling representative of the Victor Talking Machine Co. in the Buffalo territory, but more recently connected with the repair department, has spent the last three weeks in the Pittsburgh territor)-, specializing on motor troubles and giving the Victor dealers first-hand information on this subject. Two meetings were held in the auditorium of the Standard Talking Machine Co., Victor jobber, attended hy the repairmen and salesmen of many nearby Victor dealers. Mr. Willis discussed motor repairs, particularly electric motor repairs, and he also discussed the increasing popularit} of the electric motor. Those attending the meeting in the Standard auditorium included: Spear & Co., G. S. Doiiagy, John Harrison; S. Hamilton Co., J. N. Zweidinger, Mr. Schobe; S. Hamilton Co., East Liberty, Pa., Miss Ritchey; S. Hamilton Co., Wilkinsburg, Pa., Miss McLean; Beechview Pharmacy, M. F. Wilson; Boggs & Buhl, H. W. Lang, Henry Wood; Rosenbaum Co., C. R. Parsons, W. White; Dave Krasik, Monessen, Pa.; Geo. S. Hards, Dormont, Pa.; Spear & Co., Brent Lydey, F. Gottshal, G. Raub; Kaufmann's, R. Sherode, L. P. Kirstein, Mrs. Wolrath. Miss Bitner; Lechner & Schoenberger, Wm. R. Hallier, John Haggerty; W. F. McLay, Carnegie,' Pa.; Joseph Horne Co., O. Pohl; Wm. Sahner & Co., Wm. Sahner; F. C. Wampler & Son, Inc., McKeesport, Pa.; W. R. Reynolds Co., Canonsburg, Pa., F. L. Hill, Jr.; Cooper Bros., New Kensington, Pa., John Cooper, Wm. Cooper; Linc-hi-wa Furniture Co., East Pittsburgh, Pa., Clarke Wright; South Hills Music Shop, J. W. Schell; Menzer Music Shop, Louis Menzer; Kaufman n & Baer, J. P. Ward; W. F. Frederick Piano Co., W. A. Dempsey, B. Boycott, Mr. Kinch; C. C. Mellor Co., Messrs. T. T. Evans, Baish, Burbeck, Fritz, Trexler, Coll, I Mrs. Lyon, Miss McCabe, Miss Gillen, Tony Lascola, J. J. Cvetic, R. Sidenstricker; Standard Talking Machine Co., J. C. Roush, Wallace Russell, R. J. Coleman, C. E. Willis, A. E. Ferguson, H. A. Davies, J. E. McCormick, Geo. Dorsey. Miss M. L Watson. Business Houses Change Hands D. O. Morgan, druggist and Victor dealer, of Crafton, Pa., recently sold his business to A. L. Chapman, Jr. H. P. Griffith, of State College, Pa., who for some time has been in failing health, has sold his music shop to Charles F. Morrill, who will hereafter conduct the business under the name of "The Music Shop." He is making extensive improvements in the store preparatory to an aggressive Fall and holiday sales campaign. Formal Opening of Fine New Store Some time ago E. E. Schellhase, music merchant and Victor dealer, of Waynesburg, consolidated his business with that of Long & Co., home furnishers, of Uniontown, Pa. A newbuilding was constructed and the formal opening was held recently. Victor jobbers of Pittsburgh and other business friends were present. The new establishment is, without exception, the finest retail building in town and probably one of the finest in any town of 10,000 population or less in the country. The building is approximately seventy-five feet front by 200 feet deep, of stone and brick construction, three stories and basement. The entire first floor is given up to an unusually fine display of home furnishing, with the Victrola, department occupying a large portion of the front and right side of the store. Among the representatives of the Victor jobbers present were Wallace Russell, R. J. Coleman, of the Standard Talking Machine Co.; Boyd Kinch, of the W. F. Frederick Piano Co., and W. A. Fritz, of the C. C. Mellor Co., all of this city. Some Live News Gleanings J. C. Roush, president of the Standard Talking Machine Co., motored to Birmingham, Pa., with his daughter, Josephine, last week, where she was entered in the Birmingham School for Girls. Recent visitors to the Standard offices included G. S. Flesher, Victor dealer of Cairo, W. Va.; J. H. Phillips, of N. S. Pittsburgh, and T. R. Towell, Eclipse Musical Co., Cleveland. Max Willinger, of the New York Album & Card Co., Inc., Chicago, 111., recently called on the talking machine trade in this section in the interests of his company. C. H. Yahrling, president of the YahrlingRayner Piano Co., Youngstown, O., and Gus Hellman, manager of the Victrola department, were recent visitors to Pittsburgh. Cooper Bros., of New Kensington, Pa., recently installed a Victor record window of the popular Victor record "Annabelle," which sold over 750 records of this selection during the two weeks the window was in use. Geo. W. Rewbridge, manager of the wholesale Victor department of the W^. F. Frederick Piano Co., is taking a well-earned two weeks' vacation. Miss Friess, his assistant, is in charge during his absence. Ben Reynolds, of Washington, Pa., president of Ben Rej-nolds & Co., music dealer of that place, is recovering from a severe illness. During the illness of Thos. R. Windsor, of Tarentum, Pa., Victor dealer, Wm. A. Such, manager of the store, conducted the business. NEWIEBISON COMPARISON WITH .THE1UV1NG ARTIST REVEALS NO OlFl^ERENCE I l_ The increasing demand for THE NEW EDISON is but a reflection of the ever increasing interest of the public in this quality product. Today's interest means tomorrow's sales. JFill YOU make those sales f Bl^hn Phonograph Co. Edison DisxRiBuroRi^ 4-21 SEVENTH AVE. PlTTSBUFlGH New Edison Records Every Week _