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Musical Courier 1893-12-27: Vol 27 Iss 720, 1893
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1The Instalment Plan.
2The Courts Hold that Goods thus Sold Cannot Be Recovered.
3[We publish herewith an article from the Cortland, N. Y., "Democrat," covering a decision on the instalment plan of selling goods, which has an enormous bearing on sales made on that plan in this State. We shall endeavor to secure the full text of the decision and will publish it as soon as it can be had. Ed. MUSICAL COURIER].
4In the case of John Savell against James Casler, formerly sheriff of Lewis County, an important point has been brought out which interests not a few people. In latter years it has become quite a custom to sell vehicles, farm implements, sewing machines, musical instruments, &c., on the instalment plan. In the case in question Mr. Savell sold a team of horses to one Austin for $250, who paid $50 in cash and gave four $50 notes payable in three, six, nine and twelve months. Each note contained the following clause:
5"Given for the purchase price of one team of horses and harness; which shall be and remain the property of John Savell until paid for in full."
6The horses were delivered to Austin, and after using them a few days they were levied upon by the sheriff of Lewis county on an execution issued on an old judgment in favor of one Wauful. The judgment was recovered by Justice P. C. Williams, as Wauful's attorney, in April, 1892. For three years the case has been in the courts, in May, 1892, a verdict being rendered in favor of the plaintiff for the wrongful detention thereof. The defendants appealed to the general term and this judgment was reversed and the action handed down last May, in which the general term held that the plaintiff could not maintain an action to recover his property from the sheriff or from the purchasers at the sheriff's sale.
7The general term ordered a new trial of the case, which was tried before Justice Vann last week. Under the general term's decision, Justice Vann non-suited the plaintiff, holding that he cannot maintain an action to recover his property, although he reserved title in the notes given by the vendee on the conditional sale of the horses.
8It seems important to know that property contracted to be sold in this manner can never be recovered by the owner, and that sheriffs and constables levying on such property and the purchasers at the sales can hold such property without any liability of having it taken from them on legal process in favor of the true owner.
9Conditional sales must hereafter be made only to persons of undoubted responsibility, or the seller must keep the property in his own possession until it is fully paid for. The filing of such contract in clerks' offices is no protection to the sellers.
10It seems therefore that the practice of selling property on the instalment plan and giving the purchaser definite terms of payment must be discontinued. No person can safely buy property on the instalment plan and contract to leave himself at the entire mercy of the seller, and no merchant will sell on conditions that will leave his property liable to seizure for other persons' debts.
12Dissolution.
13THE firm of Hagen, Heinrich & Dunham, manufacturing the Cornett pianos at 525-531 West Twenty-fourth street, has been dissolved by mutual consent, H. N. Cornett, S. L. Carman and Mr. Dunham retiring.
14The business in the future will be conducted under the name of Hagen, Ruefer & Co., at the same place, Mr. Dunham acting as factory superintendent.
15The stock of Cornett pianos on hand and in process of construction will be disposed of as quickly as possible and within a specified time. After which the Hagen, Ruefer & Co.'s pianos will be made—practically the Cornett with several improvements.
16Mr. Cornett has not fully determined on his future course, but will continue making the Cornett piano, probably.
17Mr. Carman has decided to sever his connection with the piano manufacturing business entirely, and will engage in other pursuits.
19One Week's Retail Business.
20IN times like these the man who gets up and pushes business gets business. Here is an illustration taken from the books of Otto Wissner:
21The sales for last week were as follows: Monday, 14 pianos; Tuesday, 16 pianos; Wednesday, 13 pianos; Thursday, 10 pianos; Friday, 9 pianos; Saturday, 10 pianos; total for the week, 72 pianos.
22The columns of the large dailies show how it was possible for Mr. Wissner to do so much business. For weeks past his advertisements have occupied much space in the columns of dailies, magazines and trade papers. A foolish expenditure of money, some men would say, in view of the times. The answer of seventy-two pianos sold in one week conclusively confirms the wisdom of Mr. Wissner's moves. Now, after Christmas the ordinary man would drop his advertisements; not so Mr. Wissner. The dailies of last Sunday contained his advertisements, occupying as much space as on the Sunday previous.
23Past experience has shown the gentleman that a great business can be done between Christmas and New Year's Day.
24Ask yourself what you have done in the past week; compare it with the work quoted above, and you will conclude there is some business to be had if you go after it. It only requires greater exertions.
26Must Have Music.
27How the Hard Times Affects the Trade in Milwaukee.
28MUSIC publications and musical instruments are classed among the luxuries. In this alleged poverty stricken period it would be the logical inference that dealers in these wares would go a begging. Yet it would appear that people will still sing and people will still play.
29The firm of Rohlfing & Sons are strongly in evidence in this respect. Not only is the establishment stocked to its utmost capacity, but the place is constantly full of buyers these pleasant days. On the first floor is the sheet music department—one of the most extensive in classical and popular works in the Northwest. The second flight leads to the piano warerooms, which are completely packed with the best makes of instruments—including the Steinway, Hazleton, Emerson, and others of standard manufacture, finished in all kinds of elegant natural woods.
30Adjoining are the repairing and tuning rooms. (Mr. Rohlfing and his boys are practical piano makers, and as a consequence know what they offer their customers.) In connection, and on this floor, there is also a music hall for teachers who wish to introduce their pupils to the public, with two Steinway concert grand pianos always at their disposal. In the basement is a special room for the "Rohlfing Edition" of important works. It contains all of the popular as well as classic publications of the house in foreign and American words. It is after the style of the Peters and rapidly growing in general estimation. The wholesale sheet music department is the busiest part of the house. From there goods are shipped to every city of consequence in the Union. Mr. Rohlfing says business is up to the standard of previous years.
31The great Ferris wheel in the Oneida street show window, laden with musical instruments, music books and at night illuminated by vari-colored electric lights, is worth seeing alone.—Milwaukee "Evening Wisconsin."
33Competition and Increased business have not only improved the quality but reduced the price; and we think, in view of these facts, coupled with our recent brilliant success in England, that we are entitled to even a larger share of your generous patronage.
35THE HARDMAN PIANO LEADS THE WORLD.
36HARDMAN, PECK & CO., Manufacturers,
37Factories: 11th & 12th Aves., 48th & 49th Sts., New York.
38Warerooms: Hardman Hall, Fifth Ave & 19th St., New York.
39NEW YORK. CHICAGO. LONDON.
41Piano Plates.
42Grand, Square and Upright.
43T. Shriver & Co.
44333 East 56th Street,
45NEW YORK,
46MANUFACTURERS OF
47Piano Plates.
48Plates Cast, Drilled and Japanned, all operations being finished in our own foundry and works.
49Over 30 years' experience. Oldest house in the trade.
50PLATES SHIPPED TO ALL PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES.
52H. R. KNOPF,
53Bow and Violin Maker,
54IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
55Cremona Violins, Violas and 'Cellos.
56French, German and other makers.
57Elegant Cases, Bows and Strings. Artistic Repairing a Specialty.
58117 FOURTH AVENUE,
59Near 12th Street,
60NEW YORK.
62THE MUSICAL COURIER
63Has the Greatest Circulation of any Musical Paper in the World.
65METAL PIPES FOR Pipe Organs.
66Also Flue and Reed Pipes, Voiced or Unvoiced.
67F. A. MARSH,
68Nyack, New York.
70STANDARD ACTION
71MANUFACTURERS OF Upright Piano Actions,
72STATE ST., CAMBRIDGEPORT, MASS.
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