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The Ugo Theater The Ugo changed its name to the It Theater in 1913.
 Medford Mail Tribune, November 9, 1910. The earliest known Ugo ad. STOCK COMPANY FOR UGO THEATER Marjorie Mandeville and Capable Artists to Stage Beautiful Old Southern Play.
Beginning Sunday night, November 27, the Marjorie Mandeville stock
company will open a season's engagement at the Ugo Theater, presenting
for the opening performance a beautiful story of life of a southern
belle, entitled "A Southern Rose."
Miss Mandeville is a most charming leading woman. Her work in "A Southern Rose" as "Roanoke" has won for her high praise in many of the leading cities of the West and Middle West. She has been connected with some of the best stock companies in the Pacific Northwest, playing the leading role for Mr. Baker of the Baker stock fame in Portland, while he was starring Billy Dills in "All the Comforts of Home." Miss Mandeville has surrounded herself with a capable company of eight people, among whom are Miss Jessie Terry, late character woman with the Baker stock company, Portland; Lynton Athey, also one of the old members of the same organization; Raymond Ripley, Jack Llewellyn, Jack Ownbey, Mornay Athey, Marion Adams, all prominent performers of the coast. The management of the Ugo wishes to announce that reserved seats will be on sale at the theater commencing Saturday at 10 o'clock. To those who wish to reserve seats for the season you may 'phone or call at the theater and pick them out and they will be put aside for you and held until 7:30 on the evening you wish to attend. Medford Sun, November 25, 1910, page 4 BANDAGED HAND CAUGHT ON FIRE
William Smith, stage manager of the Ugo Theater, sustained injuries to
his hand Saturday afternoon which at first were believed to be of such
a serious nature that amputation might have to be resorted to.
While working about the stage of the theater Friday, his hand was scratched by a nail protruding from a box. He dressed it with bandages soaked in turpentine and yesterday while igniting a match accidentally set fire to it. His injuries were dressed by Dr. H. E. Porter. By a curious coincidence Smith, who is a veteran of the Anglo-Boer War, lost his wife just seven months ago, and a baby girl just seven weeks before the day upon which he was injured. Medford Mail Tribune weekly, January 12, 1911, page 7  Medford Mail Tribune, February 1, 1911 UGO THEATER CHANGES OWNERS
L. C. Johnson Buys of W. C. Perkins-- Phenomenal Rise of House to Profit and Popularity The
Ugo Theater, one of the leading playhouses of southern Oregon, has been
sold to L. C. Johnson of Lead, South Dakota, the deal having been made
through the Cornitius-Garner Realty Company. W. C. Perkins, the
proprietor, retires Thursday and Mr. Johnson takes charge. The new
proprietor has had experience along this line, comes highly recommended
and will continue the popularity of the Ugo. Until Mr. Perkins took
charge of the playhouse it had had hard sledding for some time and was
not a paying investment. He remodeled the theater, put in new scenery,
a new moving picture machine and otherwise improved the place. By his
courteous treatment of the public and the splendid moving pictures,
vaudeville and stock companies put on, Mr. Perkins built up a
profitable business and one for which he found a ready sale. The many
friends of Mr. Perkins will regret to learn that he will leave Medford.
He will be a representative of a large eastern manufacturer.
Medford Sun, April 5, 1911, page 1 UGO THEATER REOPENS WITH GOOD CROWD
The
Ugo Theater reopened last evening as a picture show, and an exhibition
that was a credit to Medford was given. The attendance was very large,
showing that the public interest in the Ugo has not abated, even though
the house was dark for a short time.
The great feature was the singing of Miss Bors, a local vocalist of merit. There is no vaudeville performance with the show this time Medford Sun, May 3, 1911, page 2 UGO THEATER SOON TO REOPEN
The
Ugo Theater is once more the property of Mr. Perkins, and will be
reopened in the near future. It is one of the popular play houses of
Medford, due principally to Mr. Perkins' management.
Medford Sun, May 7, 1911, page 7 WELCOMED AT OPENING OF UGO THEATER
Mandeville Company and Medford Band Draw Big Crowd-- House Is Thronged--Applause Frequent The
return engagement of Miss Marjorie Mandeville and her company proved a
great success at the Ugo last night. Their many friends made during
their previous engagement of 10 nights at the Ugo last winter were
eager to see them again and filled the lobby of the theater some time
before the doors were opened. All seats were quickly sold.
The Medford band gave an entertainment in front of the Ugo before the performance, the name of which was "The Light in the Window," a three-act comedy-drama. The play was enjoyed from the very beginning. When Miss Mandeville made her entrance heavy applause came from her many friends. The next entrance, by Jack Llewellyn, was given the same glad hand, and continued until each member, Miss Heimlich, Lynton Athey, Morney Athey, Jack Ownely, Leo Lindhard and Miss Howard, had made their appearances. Miss Howard is the new character woman and is well suited for the part. The company in general is well casted and should draw large audiences each night during their engagement of two and one-half weeks. There will be a change of program Sunday, when the company will present a four-act comedy drama entitled "Peaceful Valley." The program will be changed twice a week. Medford Sun, May 12, 1911, page 1 THE U-GO THEATER IS SOLD
W. C. PERKINS SELLS OUT TO PERRY TERWILLIGER Popular Amusement Man Will Go on the Road as Manufacturer's Agent Perry
Terwilliger has purchased the Ugo Theater of W. C. Perkins and taken
charge. Mr. Terwilliger has been on the coast for two years, likes
Medford very much and will maintain the high standing of that popular
amusement house, the success of which is due to Mr. Perkins, who has
brought it out of the kinks twice. Mr. Perkins will take a vacation,
after which he will go on the road as a manufacturer's agent.
Medford Sun, August 20, 1911, page 1 AMATEURS TO HOLD SWAY AT UGO
Wanted--Amateur actors, singers, dancers, etc. Apply at once at the Ugo Theatre.
The above ad in the classified columns tonight means that provided there is enough talent in Medford, an evening of rare fun is in store for the patrons of the Ugo. The little boy who can whistle like a bird, his older brother who can imitate a calf, a pig and a phonograph, and the girl who can out-dance Eva Tanguay are all expected to answer, and some real genius stands in line to be discovered. Once the word gets passed around, there will be excitement in amateur circles and the odor of burnt cork and greasepaint will arise from many quarters. Next to an Uncle Tom's Cabin company with three Topsys, nothing draws the crowds like an amateur night. Medford Mail Tribune, October 31, 1911, page 6  Star Theater, Astoria, Oregon 1912 UGO THEATER CHANGES HANDS F. W. Porter
has purchased the Ugo Theater of Perry Terwilliger and will open the
place under the new management Thursday evening. Mr. Porter is
connected with the Golden Rule Store and has been a resident of Medford
a year. He has had experience in the motion picture business in
Oklahoma and intends to make the Ugo one of the leading places of
amusement in the city. The new manager has already contracted for
licensed films, which include the famous Biograph, Vitagraph and
Pathé Frère pictures. He will have good music,
illustrated songs and four reels of film each night. The Ugo will be
improved and will be kept open every night in the week.
Medford Mail Tribune, September 3, 1912, page 3
 Medford Mail Tribune, September 5, 1912
At the Ugo. At the Ugo
Sunday night two big vaudeville acts will open for the week. Mock-Sad
Alli, a magician and novelty worker, will head the bill, and Dorothy
Wood and company in dramatic playlets will follow. In addition there
will be the usual run of high-class licensed films. The vaudeville act
will change each evening and the pictures four times a week. The titles
of the pictures for tonight may be found in an ad on another page.
Medford Mail Tribune, October 12, 1912, page 5 UGO THEATRE IS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
The
hands of Father Time have dealt out a new deal in the fortunes of the
Ugo Theatre, the pioneer photoplay house of Medford. One more change in
management has come. This time Ross Kline and Harry H. Hicks of this
city assume the direction of the little west side theatre.
500 KIDDIES HAVE GLORIOUS TIMEThe new owners announce that they will put the theatre back on its original basis--a picture house, pure and simple. They will put on four changes a week, Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. They also plan to run matinees Saturday and Sunday afternoons only. Four snappy up-to-the-minute licensed films will be shown at each performance. Music that gets by [sic] will be provided. A number of changes in the playhouse are contemplated by the new management. This will be attended to as early as possible. They will assume control of the theatre Sunday. The new management state that they will dispense with all cheap vaudeville and stock companies, believing that the public wants to see photoplays in a motion picture house, and not cheap acting. Medford Mail Tribune, February 5, 1913, page 2  Medford Mail Tribune, February 5, 1913
Over 500 children of the city were the guests of one of their friends
Monday afternoon at the Ugo Theater. The popular little west side
theater was jammed, and at the close of the show each child was given
candy in order to round out the day.
The fact that the children did not know who their mysterious friend was did not detract from their enjoyment. The management refusing to state who it was, that being a part of their contract with him. The Ugo has been crowded during [omission] would say, "There is a reason." Medford Mail Tribune, March 3, 1913, page 6  Medford Mail Tribune, March 5, 1913 MYSTERIOUS AD EXCITES CURIOSITY
A
mysterious advertiser, who cloaks his identity behind B. Klum, has got
the town guessing on a mystic slogan which may mean much and again may
be a joke. The town is plastered with the slogan "Go to It," and
citizens are guessing. Every medium of advertising being used,
billboards, slides in picture shows, newspapers. The first appearance
of the slogan came a few days ago but recently the number of posters
has increased until every highway and byway in the city shrieks out the
admonishment to "Go to It." Klum refuses to give out any information.Citizens have guessed a number of things but don't know whether they are right or not. A preponderance of belief is given to the Commercial Club, with the armory bond election a close second. The best Klum will do is to say it will soon be a secret no longer. Medford Mail Tribune, March 6, 1913, page 4  Medford Mail Tribune, March 7, 1913  Medford Mail Tribune, March 8, 1913 Last revised January 3, 2016 |
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