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October 25, 1924. 15 PRESTO EXPERIENCED MUSIC MEN WILL EXCHANGE PLACES Arthur Uggan, of Manila, to Return on Visit, While Elmer Uggan Takes Charge. Four years ago Arthur Uggan, of Crookston, Minn., went to Manila, P. I., and opened a music store in that far-away city. He called it the "Lyric Music House" and he has made a success of it. His brother, Elmer Uggen, continued the Crookston Music House, in the home city in Minnesota, until recently, when he sold out. The Uggan brothers are friends of Geo. M, Slawson, traveler for The Cable Company, who has watched their progress in the piano trade with interest. This applies especially to Elmer Uggan, who was recently married, his bride being Miss Lucile Bokken, of Crookston. The newly-wedded pair have planned a honeymoon trip to Manila, and will sail from Vancouver by the S. S. "Empress of Asia," on November 12. Mrs. Uggan was head of the piano department of the Agricultural College, in Crookston, and is an accomplished musician. As soon as Mr. and Mrs. Uggan arrive at Manila, Arthur Uggan will start back on a visit to his old home in Minnesota and Elmer will take charge of the Lyric Music House, to remain there until the proprietor returns from his visit in the United States. There's Money for the Dealer in Automatic Pianos Fine Electric Self-Players of eyecatching design and perfect performance. Also COIN OPERATED for places of entertainment, Theatres, Movies, Ice Cream Parlors, Etc., Etc. The best line including the famous "PIAN-O-GRAND" "BANJ-O-GRAND" and "HARP-O-GRAND" The music business in Manila has been prosperous and Arthur Uggan has succeeded beyond his fondest expectations. WILL T. BRINKERHOFF BACK FROM ANNUAL HUNT Northern Wisconsin This Year's Choice and Three Weeks' Hunting and Fishing Was Enjoyed. The annual fall hunting trip of Will T. Brinkerhoff, president of the Brinkerhoff Piano Co., Republic Bldg., Chicago, has terminated and Mr. Brinkerhoff is back at his office feeling much invigorated as a result of the cool clear air of the northern woods. The piano man was accompanied by H. D. Foster, of the C. B. & Q. Railroad, who is also an enthusiastic sportsman. The party of two left Chicago for Namakagan Lake, which is located ten miles from Cable, Wis., and upon arriving found small game and fish to be in abundance. Partridges and ducks were the chief source of enjoyment from the standpoint of shooting, while an occasional fling at fishing added a variety and proved very successful. Mr. Brinkerhoff described the trip as being one of the best he had taken in years and announced his ritness to resume his duties for the season. SOME LATE DOINGS IN THE RETAIL TRADE Items of General News Value from the Field Throughout the Country. George F. Winckle, Litchfield street, Frankfort, N. Y., has succeeded W. C. Rich in a music store in that city. A music and jewelry shop has been opened in Madison, Wis., by A. Wrullmeier. Mr. Wrullmeier formerly was in business in Monticello, Wis. The Quinn Furniture Co. has erected a three-story building in Edenton, N. C, and will occupy same when the interior work is completed. The concern will handle musical instruments and also conducts a store in Elizabeth, N. C. The name of the Montelius Building, Seattle, which houses the Montelius Music House, recently was changed to the University Building. The Rl B. Finley Music Store has acquired the business formerly conducted by R. O. Perkins on Broadway street. Salem, Ohio. Oren D. Casen recently purchased an interest in the business of the Bemidji Music Co., Memidji, Minn. A new store was opened recently at 802 Main street, Peoria, 111., by Affholder, Bros. Wide-awake Piano D e a l e r s find them easy sellers in every community. Send for illustrated descriptive circulars. Nelson - Wiggen Piano Co. 1731 Belmont Ave., CHICAGO WEBSTER PIANOS Noted for Their Musical Beauty of Tone and Artistic Style ATTRACTIVE Factory Leominstar, Mast. Executive Office* 138th St. and Walton Ave. New York ESTABLISHED 1854 THE FOR ITS ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE FOR ITS INESTIMABLE AGENCY VALUE THE CHOICE OF Representative Dealers the World Over Now Produced in Several New Models WRITE FOR TERRITORY Factory I.eominster, Mass. Executive Offices 138th St. and Walton Ave. New York Division W. P. HAINES A. CO., Inc. QUALITY in Name and in Fact TONE, MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION, WORKMANSHIP, DESIGNall in accord with the broadest experienceare the elements which give character to Bush & Lane Products. BUSH & LANE PIANOS BUSH ft LANE CHILIAN PLAYER PIANOS take high place, therefore, in any comparison of high grade pianos because of the individuality of character which distinguishes them in all essentials of merit and value. BUSH ft LANE PIANO CO. William A. Kaun Music Co. to Concentrate on Musical Merchandise and Sheet Music. The piano department of the William A. Kaun Music Co., Milwaukee, Wis., has been taken over by the Baldwin Piano Co. and Ralph L. Pettit, formerly manager of the Baldwin Piano Co., Missoula, Mont., has been placed in charge. The piano department was relinguished by the William A. Kaun Music Co., because the musical merchandise, phonograph and sheet music business, of the firm has grown to such an extent that concentration on these departments was deemed advisable. The Baldwin line of pianos, players and reproducing pianos will be displayed in an effective* way on the second and third floors of the building at 90 Wisconsin street. The third floor will be used exclusively for the Baldwin Reproducing Pianos and the requisite remodeling plans are now being carried out. Pianos and playerpianos will be shown on the second floor and the offices of the piano department will be located on the first floor. The Knight-Campbell Music Co., Denver, Colohas completed the equipment of a branch at 1617 Carey avenue, Cheyenne, Wyo. In the attractive new store the decorations are in ivory and attractive paintings of dramatic and music artists adorn the walls. The branch manager is preparing for a record holiday business. GRAND-PIANO M Inches Long The best exponent of the present Baby Grand Age. Its tone its linesits restricted space requirement and Attractive price MAKE IT THE PREMIER AGENCY Get full detaila of this valuable celling franchise NOW. Premier Grand Piano Corporation Largest Institution in the World Building Grand Pianos Exclusively WAITER C. HEPPERLA Pmlleat JUSTUS HATJEMBB Vfce-PrsJsW 510-532 West i3rf Street NEW YORK PRICES Division W. P. HAINES & CO, Inc. BRADBURY PIANO PIANO DEPARTMENT IN MILWAUKEE CHANGES HANDS Holland, Mich. Schumann PIANOS and PLAYER PIANOS GRANDS and UPRIGHTS Have no superiors in appearance, tone power or other essentials of strictly leaders in the trade. Warning to Infringers This Trade Mark Is caat In the plate and also appears upon the fall board of all genuine Schumann Pianos, and all Infringers will be prosecuted. Beware of imitations such as Schumann ft Company, Schumann ft Son, and also Shuman, as all stencil shops, dealers and users of pianos bearing; a name in imitation of the name Schumann with the Intention of deceiving the public will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. New Catalogue on Request. Schumann Piano Co. W. N. VAN MATRE, President Rockford, 111. Enhanced content © 2008-2009 and presented by MBSI - The Musical Box Society International (www.mbsi.org) and the International Arcade Museum (www.arcade-museum.com). All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org). Additional enhancement, optimization, and distribution by the International Arcade Museum. 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