Rensselaer Republican, Volume 21, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 May 1889 — Popular and Proficient. [ARTICLE]

Popular and Proficient.

Mr. A. J. Bavis, of Hartford, Michigan, has tuned over twenty pianos in Rensselaer, during his late, Ha-has been tuning pianos in Rensselaer for the last nine years, and by his excellent and careful work and uniformly gentlemanly conduct, he has gained and retained the entire piano tuning patronage of the town. Below we give a few opinions of his patrons here, gathered at random, and in a few minutes of time: T. J. McCoy, vice-president of A. McCoy & Co’s. Bank, says that Mr. Bavis has tuned his piano for the last two years. Is a first class tuner, and very careful not to injure or mar the instruments in any way. Can cheerfully and conscientiously recommend him to anyone having work jn his line. He also adds that Mr. Bavis tuned his sister, Mrs. Rinehart’s piano, for nine years, to her complete satisfaction. W. B. Austin, attorney at law: Mr. Bavis has tuned their piano for last three years, and is a first class tnner, and can heartily recommend him to others. Ladd Hopkins, dry goods merchant, recommends Mr. Bavis’ work most heartily. He is capable of tuning any-piano, and is an entirely first class man, in every respect. Has tuned for him for the last six years. Emmet Kanual, jeweler and capitalist, says Mi-. Bavis has tuned their instrument for last 2 or 3 years. Has always given satisfaction, and is a perfect gentleman. J. H. Willey, retired merchant, and B. F. Ferguson, superintendent of Rensselaer Water, Light & Bower Company have both employed Mr. Bavis, and recommend his work, most highly. Mrs. Hollister and Miss Rose Paris, professional instructors of music, employ Mr. Bavis to keep their instruments in tune, and give Mm their unqualified recommendations. The above list might be indefinitely extended, for there is no dissented voice among Mr. Bavis’ many patrons in Rensselaer.