The talking machine world (Jan-June 1919)

88 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD June 15, 1919 GREAT GATHERING OF EDISON DEALERS IN CINCINNATI Annual Meeting of Representatives of Phonograph Co. of Cincinnati Attracted Large Assemblage — Important Matters Transacted — Vocalion Trade Expands — Stock Shortage Still in Evidence CI^■CIN^■ATI, O., June 7. — One of the events in the local talking machine trade recently was the annual meeting of the representatives of the Phonograph Co. of Cincinnati held in this city the middle of last month, with Manager L. H. Oelman. of the local trade store, as master of ceremonies. Manj' subjects of exceeding interest to the Edison dealers, and to the trade as a whole, were discussed in a most enlightening way. and everyone present seemed to be well pleased with the results of this gathering. The meeting was one of the largest ever attended by Edison dealers in the Middle West, and among the houses represented were: Alma & Doepke Co.. Cincinnati, C).; Anderson-Newcomb Co., Huntington, W. Va. ; M. N. Billings, Chillicothe, O.; Balyeat Funeral Co., \"an Wert, O.: T. A. Beatty & Son, Xenia, O.; C. F. Brower & Co.. Lexington, Ky. ; Louis Burkart, Newport, Ky. : Louis Burkart, Covington. Ky. : J. S. Case. Logan, O.; George H. Cox Co., .Owensboro, Ky. : Conistock Drug Co., Horse Cave, Ky. ; Earhart"s Drug Store, Franklin, O.; G. A. Frentzel Piano Co., Cincinnati, O.; A. T. Fitzwater & Son, Cynthiana, Ky.; George P. Gross, Cincinnati, O.; Greenfield Piano Co., Greenfield, 0. : Goodykoontz Drug Co., Bluefield, W. Va.: Hibbard's Music Shop, Athens, O.; Howard R. Huston. Bremen, O.; W. E. Heskett, Columbus, O.; C. H. Hutchison, Ripley, O.; Hildebrant Book Store, Wilmington. O.; Matthew Horen. London, O.: Fred Imfeld. Hamilton, O.; Jellico Furniture Co., Jellico, Tenn.: George Krebs' Sons, Hamilton, O.: J. T. Kackley & Co.. Maysville, Ky. ; George H. Link, Cincinnati, O.: Leech & Davis, Glasgow, Ky.; Riley 1. Miller, College Corner, O.; Morehouse, Martens Co.. Columbus. O.; Maxwell & Hunt, Franklin, Ky.; Richard A. McKee, Charleston, W. Va.; Niehaus & Dohse, Dayton, O.: People's Music Store, Dayton, O.: Pence & Hill, Stanford, Ki^; Sam Pushin & Bro., Bowling Green, Ky. ; Radebaugh Music Co.. Columbus, O.; Rike-kumler Co.. Dayton. O.; R. W. Rowland, Ironton, O.; R. Rogers & Son, Frankfort, Ky.: Smucker Bros., Belief ontaine, O.; L. C. Smith, Monticello, Ky. ; E. Sensenbrenner, Circleville, O.: Spring Brothers Co.. Easton, O.: E. J. Stevens, Middletown, O.: Herbert Schulenberg. New Bremen, O.; J. A. Swoveland & Co., Rockford. O.; T. A. Swoveland & Co., Ohio City. O.; Scott Brothers Piano Co., Ashland, Ky.; Sawhill-Dolbeer Co., Springfield, O.; A. B. Simpson, Hillsboro, O.; E. A. Searls Co., Huntington, W. Va.; Strosnider Drug Co., Williamson, W. Va.; D. W. Williams, Lebanon, O.; Wolfe's Music Store, New Lexington, Ky. ; A. F. Wheeler, Lexington, Ky. ; Wadlington Furniture Co., Shelbyville, Ky.; Winn Furniture Co., Winchester, Ky,; Thedieck Dept. Store Co., Sidney, O.; J. A. Tedrick, Plain City, O.; L. C. Tiller, Nashville, Tenn. The local branch of the Aeolian Co. reports a 100 per cent, increase for May in Vocalion sales over any other May in the historj' of the store. Mr. Byars says there has been an unprecedented demand in the last few weeks for the Art Style instruments. One of the officials of the Southern Railroad purchased one of the larger styles in the Duncan Phyfe period, and there was also a handsome blue lacquered Chippendale sold to a prominent Cincinnati family. From indications it seems that this coming fall will see a tremendous demand for the various Art Style \'ocalions. There is no question but what it is policy to push these styles, inasmuch as it will create a demand among certain folks who are opposed to the conventional designs. F. W. Darden has rented the storeroom, 915 Race street, where he will specialize in talking machines and accessories. The IIuss Bros. Phonograph & Piano Manufacturing Co., successor of Huss Bros., the latter having undergone a complete reorganization, will soon open a combined retail store and factory at 6, 8 and 10 West Canal street, the corporation having taken a ten-year lease on considerable space. Much attention is to be paid the talking machine end of the new house. Manager T. Sigman, of the Victor department of the Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., says: "The shortage in both Victrolas and records continues; however, we are living in hopes that the month of June will bring forth larger shipments from the factory. Many $25 and $35 Victrolas were sold, both wholesale and retail, as they were really the only ones available in quantities. Many sales were also lost because larger cabinet-sized Victrolas could not be procured. The attractive window display in our retail department during the week that Ohio went dry helped us to sell a talking ma Southern Texas We are prepared to make immediate deliveries of the Dusonto — the Master Phonograph — to dealers in this territory. The Dusonto gets the best out of all makes of records. Its design, elegant cabinet work and finish, its clear and natural tone, made possible only by the scientifically constructed tone chamber— these are some of the features which make the Dusonto the "Master Key of the Record.' Prompt, efficient and courteous attention will be given to all orders by our distributors. SOUTHERN TEXAS DISTRIBUTORS SMITH-WOODWARD PIANO CO. 1017 Capitol Avenue, Houston, Texas The Belcanto Company, Inc. 2007 Bush Terminal Salei Building 130 West 42nd Street, New York Specialized Manufaduring Production for the Phonograph Trade M K lorentzeti^ "They buy at a place where prices compete, where Quality must always excel." Only one ol the reasons our business is groAving, *'We serve all our customers well." NEEDLE CUPS, BRAKES, COVER SUPPORTS, REGULATOR DIALS, etc. What Is Your Need ? Correspondence invited — Orders promptly attended to 60 Grand Street New York City chine which we called the Hauckola, after one of Cincinnati's famous breweries. The recoi-ds advertised were 'How Are You Going to Wet Your Whistle When the Whole Darn Town Goes Dry?' and 'Alcoholic Blues.' " Among the many out-of-town visitors to the local Columbia branch during the past two weeks were Louis Horwitz, Lockland, O.; Mr. Polasky, Georgetown, O.: Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Simpson. Hillsboro. O.; A. D. Kirk, Winchester, O.; Mr. Kleeman, People's Outfitting Co., Springfield, O.; A. F. Hibbard, Athens. O.; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Woodhead, Falmouth, Ky.; Mrs. Lang, of Lang-Harover Co., Manchester, O.; L. S. Adams, Vevay, Ind.; W. J. Crutcher, of the Island Creek Stores, Holden, W. Va.; H. B. Hutson. Bethel, O.; Fred Bailey, Washington Courthouse, O. The feature film ' Mickey," which is being shown at the Grand Theater June 1 to 14, is giving the dealers in Cincinnati an admirable opportunity to connect up with a live publicity stunt. C. L. Crandall, of the Big Feature Rights Corporation, of Pittsburgh, has been in town for several days co-operating with the local Columbia management in featuring "Mickey" in all the music stores in town. The Mabley & Carew Co. have given up one of their large windows on Vine street directly opposite the Grand Theatre for "Micke}-" displays. The Grafonola Shops have a unique window dressing, and many other dealers in downtown Cincinnati are also going the limit with window trim, newspaper advertising, etc. As a result the demand for "jNIicke)'" Columbia records is growing rapidly and dealers are placing large stocks to take care of the demand. Miss Lucy Gates, the distinguished coloratura soprano, who, by the way. records exclusively for Columbia records, was a visitor to Cincinnati on Tuesday, May 27. Miss Gates came to town for a conference with Alanager Thiele, of the Cincinnati Syraphon} Orchestra, and obliged the local Columbia branch by visiting them and several Columbia dealers in downtown Cincinnati. A. F. Greenwood accompanied Miss Gates on her visits to the various dealers. Mrs. Janet F'urniss. formerly in the sales department of C. C. Baker, Columbus. O., has been added to the sales department of the local Columbia branch. Manager Dawson selected Mrs. Furniss for the position formerlj occupied hy the late Miss Carrie .Mthauser. inasmuch as her record experience particular!} fitted her for the position. She is now making a trip among dealers of Central Ohio and spending considerable time with each one. instructing them in the many phases of record selling. Improvements in the local Columbia branch are still under way, and they are being pushed rapidly to completion, due to the fact that General Sales Manager E. W. Hopkins has COTTON FLOCKS FOR . Record Manufacturing THEPECKHAM MFG. CO., ^ewark.^n?j.