"Definite plans for the construction of the new Star Theater were made public today and it is probable that work will be commenced next week on the re-construction of the building in which it is to be located. It is hoped by the management to have the theater completed for opening by October 1st.
A lease was signed yesterday by the Star Theater Company for the rental of the Small Mill property at the corner of Green and South Tioga streets, of Driscoll Brothers & Company, for a terms of years. The first floor of the present building will be remodeled and used as the auditorium.
The whole structure will be improved in appearance and the exterior made as attractive as possible. The basement will be excavated to permit a slanting floor to be made, which will be furnished with new opera chairs and have a seating capacity of about six hundred.
The stage will be enclosed in an addition in the rear and will be fitted with new scenery and the necessary equipment. The building will be supplied with a large number of exits to insure the utmost safety of its patrons.
The entertainment will be devoted to vaudeville and moving picture and a man well acquainted with the show business will be placed in charge by the lesees. The theater will be operated all the year. A large and attractive electric sign will be placed on the corner of the building in a position which can be seen from Tioga and State streets. It will be fifteen feet long with the word 'Theater' in large electric lights crowned by a large star.
The officers of the company have been elected as follows: President and manager, Fred B. Howe; vice-president, Frank Grant; secretary and treasurer, John B. Howe."