The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1916)

46 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. Good product sold to the dealer and by the dealer, strictly on its merits, cooperation always, and protection as a matter of course— that's business, Columbia style. (Write for "Music Money," a book "full of meat" for those dealers interested in quick and frequent turnover of capital.) Columbia Graphophone Company Wool worth Building, New York COLONEL BILL'S MEMORY HONORED BUILT UP BIG BUSINESS. By the Chicago Piano and Organ Association, Which Passed Resolutions of Regret at His Death Signed by the Executive Committee. (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Chicago, III., January 12. — At a meeting of the officers of the Chicago Piano and Organ Association the following resolutions to the memory of Edward Lyman Bill were adopted. The signatures include those of the entire executive committee of the organization : It is with deep and sincere regret that this association learns of the death of Edward Lyman Bill, editor and publisher of The Music Trade Review and The Talking Machine World. The untimely closing of such a useful and kindly life is a sad blow, not only to his beloved family and the industries to which he devoted his great abilities, but to the community at large. Music trade journalism and the music trade in all its branches owe much to this splendid, kindly, cultured gentleman and are the better for his having lived. It is, therefore, deemed meet and becoming that this organization, of which he was ever the fast and firm friend, pay this tribute to his memory and that this minute be spread upon the records of the association and a copy suitably prepared be sent to the bereaved family of our late associate and comrade. "Peace, let him rest, God knoweth best." Edgar C. Smith, Paul B. Klugh, S. M.-Wessell, Adam Schneider, . . • James F. Bowers, Committee on Resolutions, Chicago Piano and Organ Association. January 12, 1916. E. A. Schweiger Handles the Victor Line Exclusively in Two Stores Across the Bridge. One of the many successful and live-wire Victor dealers in local territory who have built up their The Phonoldograph Co., of New York, recently incorporated, has a capitalization of $300,000. The Schweiger Store at 1525 Broadway. business through the use of high-grade and up-todate methods is E. A. Schweiger, of Brooklyn, N. Y., who is shown in company with his brother in the illustration herewith. A New Talking Machine! "SUPERTONE" $4 Special Prices to Quantity Buyers An amazing value Size 13x13x6 inches. Finished in mahogany. Metal parts finest quality nickel plated. Turntable, 10 inches diameter. Plays any size of lateral cut records. Will p 1 a y *iiaj> one 12-inch or two 10-inch records on one winding of motor. Supplied in Mahogany, Mission or Oak finish. Deliveries at once in any Quantity We carry a complete line of Little Wonder and Emerson Records. Also needles and albums. WRITE FOR OUR CATALOGS PLAZA MUSIC CO. 10-12-14-16 w. 20th street, New York City Mr. Schweiger, who handles the Victor line exclusively, has two establishments in the borough across the bridge, one being located at 1525 Broadway and the other at 9C4 Grand avenue. The former store is shown in the accompanying photograph, and it is indicative of Mr. Schweiger's success with the Victor line that he now occupies the entire building at this address. The second floor is devoted exclusively to sound-proof demonstration booths, which are furnished along the most advanced ideas in store decoration. When Mr. Schweiger first entered the Victor field he handled several lines of merchandise, such as sporting goods and kindred lines. His Victor business increased so rapidly, however, that he found it imperative to discontinue all other lines with the exception of Kodaks: FAVOR THE STEVENS BILL. Members of Lyon & Healy Firm, Constituting State Committee, Expect That Congress Will Pass Measure for Price Maintenance. (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Chicago, III., January 10. — Secretary J. F. Bowers and L. C. Wiswell, manager of the talking machine department of Lyon & Healy, report that excellent progress is being made throughout the State in securing the co-operation of Congressmen t-c further the passage of the Stevens Bill, which provides for price maintenance. They are the committee of two from Illinois working in favor of this measure, and have been in close touch with the work being done by the various State committees in boosting this bill along. Mr. Bowers calls attention to the benefit of the one-price system as illustrated by the talking machine business, and points out the fact that Steinway & Sons have rigidly adhered to this system, with consequent success. CLOSING A BIG JOL1DAY BUSINESS. One of the enterprising talking machine men and talking machine women in the South is Mr. and Mrs. Roy F. Ott, of Huntsville, Ala., who are pictured in the illustration herewith at the doorway of their very attractive establishment in that town. Mr. Ott has closed a very excellent holiday business with the Victor line, and looks forward to the present year being a prosperous one in every way.