Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 239, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 October 1917 — Ellis Theatre To Undergo Transformation. [ARTICLE]

Ellis Theatre To Undergo Transformation.

J. H. S. Ellis, Jr., owner of the Ellis Thgatre, states that he has had numerous inquiries from good shows this fall, and business has been generally good. Therefor, he is planning to remodel the second floor of the theatre, removing the present balcony completely and building a new one extending from back of present one to the front of the building. Beneath this proposed balcony is space for office rooms, mentioned in our classified columns. The new balcony will have two stairs and the general exit facilities will be much better. The entire house will be recleaned and redecorated. Mr. Ellis intends to furnish us with a cut of the proposed new balcony soon. Theatre goers will be gratified to learn that Mr. Ellis intends to reopen his playhouse and should show their appreciation by patronizing his shows.