The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-27
Planes and Musical Merchandise.

Th2t one firm should hold the lead
ing position in its line Of business for
nearly forty years is remarkable for
many reasons, but such is the case of
PoWells Music store, a name that is
familiar throughout tho whole of
Northeastern Pennsylvania. With in
creased population came increased COM
petition, but in the face of all that the
name OF I?owells Music store stands
as the representative of the best Of
everything in musical Instruments as
well as for reasonable prices. Large
purchases for cash, conservative buSi-
ness methods and close application to
business enables them to do better for
their customers than any other house.
Their long experience and first selec-
tiOn of all Instruments in the market
makes it possible for them to get the
very best, which they have done by
securing the agencies OF such pianos
as the ChiCkering. the artists choice
for the past fifty years and the iverS
and Pond over 200 OF which are used
in the New England Conservatory of
Boston. They also handle a large line
Of good, lower priced pianos, but in
every case the best that can be had
anywhere for the price asked. Not
only in Pianos is this the case, but
in every department. Organs, Small
Instruments, Books and Sheet Music.
They are in condition to meet any and
all legitimate comDetition. y visit to
their store at 22G-229 and 230 Wyoming
avenue, win convince you of this. The
tuning and repair department Of this
immense establishment is the most
complete in Pennsylvania. A full
p ,.,ty-
ployed and most satisfactory work is
being done in renovating every kind Of
music instrument. To transact the
large business of this enterprising firm
requires nearly the whole three floors
Of their triple building in which they
are located. Don't forget to go there
Whan looking for Christmas presents
before making your purchases.
THE COLUMBUS MUSIC STORE.
j. W. Guernsey, the proprietor Of this
widely known musical establishment,
began business in a small way and
with limited capital about 20 years ago.
After selling on the road through Eer-
soual elQrt for about years, he open
cd a small store In Providence where
he remained about years. he then
moved to Temple court, Spruce street,
which place he outgrew in years;
thence he moved to 319 Lackawanno
avenue. where in years time his
business had grown to such propor-
lions that he found it necessary to
seek other and more commodlous quar-
tcrS.
1t was at this juncture that he ar
ranged for the erection OF the buildings
and ware-roOms where he is at present
located, at 2O5 Washington avenue.
There is scarcely a child in Scranton
ten years of age who has not heard OF
j. w Guernsey, The Columbus Music
House, and many of the famous makes
Of Pianos and Organs that he handles.
without any question he is at the pres
cnt time the most widely known and
most popular music dealer in Pennsyl-
'onia. His phenomenal success we at
tribute to what we know to be his
leading characteristics.
strict attention to business, undis-
puted integrity, fidelity to every con-
tract and promise, while all business
transactions are nicely tempered with
kindness and liherality.