The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1908)

40 THE TALKING INIACmNE WORLD. clever system in handling records. As soon as a new record is added to stock, he places it in a large heavy envelope, with proper description. When the record is sold the envelope is a memorandum in sending in his next order. This is a simple plan, and may not be new to everybody, but it's a good plan and prevents many oversights and saves trouble. A PROGRESSIVE IRISH JOBBER. One of the most enterprising jobbers in talking machines in Ireland is Thomas Edens Osborne, who conducts a very handsome emporium at 4 Donegall Square, West, Belfast. He was one of the first to bring the phonograph to the attention of our friends in the Emerald Isle, and year after year has developed his business to large proportions, carrying a fine stock of machines and records, and winning the support of the most fashionable people in his home city. Mr. Osborne is a veritable "Yankee" in his desire to keep in touch with every new development, and there is little made in the old or the new worlds of a meritorious character that he Is not acquainted with. He handles the Edison phonograph and Columbia graphophone, as well as a full line of the best makes of machines, records and supplies made in Great Britain. We publish herewith a counterfeit presentment of our genial and progressive Belfast friend so that our readers in this country will be glad to become acquainted with a gentleman whose enterprise in the talking machine line has won the most remarlcable testimonials from the press and public of Belfast. A LINE OF "TRADE WINNERS." DENY MOTION TO DISMISS INDICTMENT. A motion to dismiss the indictment against James L. Andem, charged with forging certain documents in -connection with the New England Phonograph Co., of which he was an officer at one time, argued before the United States Circuit Court at Trenton, N. J., was denied. The trial will now follow. THE POPULAR "TOM" MURRAY. THOMAS EDEXS OSBOENE. With the appearance of Thomas L. Murray, (Tom for short) as everybody knows this indefatigable traveler for the Columbia Phonograph Co., General, came into New York Feb. 8. After a calm survey of his financial investments, Tom believed the sun was still shining and the future was bright with promise. On dit, Mr. Murray may accept a position in the foreign service of the company, and he is now busy visiting the Chinese laundries to acquire a pure Cantonese accent, and learn something of the functions and "pull" of the comprador. In fact, Tom may become one of those influential personages himself, if flying rumors may be accepted at their face value. From actual canvassing and visits to the trade the lines of the General Phonograph Supply Co., 57 Warren street, this city, are admitted to be not only up-to-date, but most desirable for dealers to handle and carry permanently in stock. As the company express it "originality, merit and superiority are combined in our line." This includes their Eureka (Greek for "I have found it," and therefore a happy designation) carton cabinets, "a perfect and practical method for storing and cataloging cylinder records" — must be seen to be appreciated. The Eureka Library Cabinet for disc records, a positive method of locating any desired record and insuring the return to its proper place, with the records being absolutely protected against dust and damage. The Truetone amplifying hora, made entirelj' of wood, is what the company emphatically declare is acoustically perfect, with construction and design unequalled, and the tone and volume supreme. More detailed descriptions, together with prices, will be gladly furnished by writing the company at the address named above. John P. Kelsey, who returned from calling on the New England trade in the interest of the General Phonograph Supply Co. last week, found the dealers in a more than receptive mood over the line, and a large number of orders were booked for immediate shipment. C. D. Kelly, at the head of the shipping department of the Douglas Phonograph Co., New York, has succeeded H. G. Towne as assistant sales manager, the latter resigning to go with the Zonophone Distributing & Export Co., of the same city. Mr. Kelly will be recognized as the successful manager of that clever organization, the Douglas Baseball Club, the star of the amateurs. This or next week Thomas A. Edison goes South, accompanied by his family, for the winter. He owns an estate at Fort Myers, Fia., where he stays regularly until May 1. f TURN YOUR RECORDS UNTO CASH By adopting our selling plan at absolutely no cost to you and dispose of all your old records. Send for particulars. : : : Sample Lyra Phonograph Two Dollars Spare Parts in Stock. All types of Lyra Phonographs taken in exchange. Send for our exchange system. : : Endorsed by leading Jobbers and Dealers One Jobber writes : — "We cannot con ceive of any proposition that will stimu late trade and giv e such quick and satisfactory results as this one." Our Catalog of 1908 Novelties just issued Lyra Phonograph 1908 MODEL STRONG MOTOR REINFORCED BASE Immediate Deliveries Our Latest Nov^elty ) Automatic Vest Pocket ' Cigar Ligtiter i 100 Per Cent. Profit Sample 50 Cents THE EDWIN A. DENHAM COMPANY, Inc. BROADWAY, MEW YORK BERLIN CHICAGO SAN F-RAINICISCO