South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-14
ORPHEUM CIRCUIT
SIGNS CONTRACT
WITH PALACE CO.
Handelsman Closes Deal
Bringing Big Revenue to
Theater Stockholders.


vaudeville OF the Orpheum circuit.
This IS assured under the provi-
1ons Of a contract signed between
officials OF the Orpheum circuit and
the new Palace Theater corporation.
whereby Il Is provided that the
theater 81 20 receive $4,000 per year
and so per cent Of the profits for 10
years. guaranteed by the $47 1000. 900
amusement corporation.
As a further step IN carrying out
the comprehensive building program
work OF wrecking the old buildings
80 Colfax av. and Michigan ST.. ada
cent TO the theater. was started to-
day. No delay - expected IN push
ing the Improvement % this site with
several modern and attractive stores.
Directors Approve Deal.
The deal which will bring the best
vaudeville acts and features 10 South
Bend was concluded by Jacob Han
delsman IN New York with Martin
Beck. 9. p. Kahane. Marcus Heiman,
Mortimer II. Singer. representing the
Orpheum circuit. The contract was
finally ratified here with the approval
Of Edgar g Smith. Chicago, president
OF the Palace Theater corporation.
J.. II. Miller. Haines Egbert. J. c.
Ellsworth and Samuel Parker. d.
rectOrs OF the theater concern, fully
approved the contract and COM
mended Handelsman for his direct
activity in communicating the deal.
The Palace theater Is being pushed
10 rapid completion and the stage
WI AFFORD ample space to properly
produce the biggest Of the first time
acts. II is expected 20 open in March,
1922. Architects and engineers of
the Orpheum circuit have beer in the
city during the last few days inspect
ing the plans and constructiO OF the
new playhouse They have recon-
mended minor changes which will
conform TO the requirements OF big
time" attractions such IA are shown
IN the leading theaters Of New York
and Chicago.
New Style Store Rooms.
Commenting on the progress of the
Palace. Architect ArOner said Tues
day that the structure was under roof
and the building entirely enclosed.
Forms are in position for the big
concrete pour" which will complete
the balcony. The main ducts OF the
ventilating system and roughing-in
for plum bling and heating equipment
are finished. he said. Outside scat
fOldings have been removed and the
front OF the building presents an
ornate and attractive appearance.
Plans for the new stores are un-
usual. according to the architect.
Spanish Renaissance type Of archi- /
lecture will be carried out in ex-
terror This is an altogether new
type or construction in business I
buildings I'm South Bend. and was
introduced by Aroner. The stores of /
the Palace Theater corporation will /
have a distinctive appearance.
Six OF the new business places
have already been leased. It was de-
clared and there Is active bidding
for those remaining OF the group. II
IS not disputed that the site is one
Of the most desirable for all classes /
or retail trade in the city.
What They Say.
Directors OF the theater con
are elated over the transaction which
gives their operation decided strength
and stability.
Here's what Haines Egbert says:
I'VE have made a ten strike-our
stockholders are sure of their interest
for 10 years. and since the Orpheum
circuit Is a 1900, 600 corporation,
its guarantee looks pretty good to
me"
r. IT. Miller. OF the American
gning Of this contract with the Or
pheum circuit is a source Of gratifca-
tion 20 the directors OF the Palace
Theater corporation. and is of great
interest 20 the stockholders and
people of this community"
John G.. Elise orth uuhesitatiugly
and smillngly admitted his gratiiica-
ton over the deal lie said
The Palace theater means much
10 me city's future. Until the pres
ent Orpheum opened my store was
;ne LAST place north of Washington
av where crowds traded This big
civic Improvement viii bring an in
creased volume Of new business TO
South Bend. All the merchants /
have talked 70 about it are more than
pleased. The Blackstone has brought
thousands Of people 10 this city and
the Palace VIII keep the interest
Of southern Michigan and northern
Indiana population pointed towards
our city"
Handelsman Pleased.
During his SIS years Of buSn ess eN-
pcrieuce with the ". w Kimbau
Co. Chicago. and his connection with
the amusement world Edgar c..
smith declared he had never heard
az such an advantageous contract.
He expressed the greatest pleasure
and believes the success OF the Palace
Theater corporation Is now assured.
Jacob HaudeIsnian said: This
contract between the Palace Theater
corporation and the Orpheum circuit
or New York is a knockout for the
amusement world OF the nation. It's.
like has never been heard Of before
and I. personally. feel very proud 20
be able 20 say that I have completed
this mos. advantageous contract for
the stockholders OF the corporation.
The contract was drawn and passed
by our attorneys Samuel Parker. OF
Anderson. Parker. Crabiu and Crum-
packer. South Bend. and Bernard z
Brown. Chicago"