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NEWS
April 6, 1906

MR. JOSEPHS RE-APPOINTED

On the Twelfth Ballot the Vote is Unanimous.

Joe Josephs was re-appointed superintendent of the Orphans Home this afternoon, and his selection was unanimous.

The State Orphans’ Home Board met this afternoon and took up the business of electing a superintendent for that institution. On the first few ballots each member of the Board supported his individual candidate, but upon the twelfth ballot each member voted for Mr. Joesephs, making his choice unanimous.

The action of the board will be freely upheld by the people of the State, and especially those of this section who have an opportunity to view the Home from time to time.

Mr. Josephs and his good wife have served the State efficiently and have achieved splendid results in caring for and training the unfortunate young wards of the State who are under their care. The affairs of the institution have been administered economically and wisely.

The State Orphans’ Home for the past four years has been a source of pride to all Nevadans, and under Mr. Josephs’ management it is certain to continue such.

The Board has made a splendid selection.

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NEWS
April 4, 1903

GEORGE KELLY INSTANTLY KILLED BY ELECTRICITY.

Wire Touched His Lip and He Was Dead.

George Kelly, of this city, was instantly killed near Huffaker’s Station, this side of Reno, today just before 12 o’clock.

He was in the employ of the Truckee River General Electric Company, and was engaged in taking up the slack in one of the lines.

The company has two complete lines running between Reno and this city by way of Virginia City, one running on each side of the poles. When making repairs the current is turned off from one side but continues on the other. There is considerable space to work in and every possible safeguard and precaution is taken to prevent accidents. The man who goes aloft, wears a rubber suit and gloves and the very tools he works with are insulated. All that electrical science has devised in the precautionary measures has been adopted.

Just how George Kelly met his death has not yet been learned, but it is known that the wire just brushed his lips and he was killed instantly. The only mark upon his body is a slight burn where the wire touched him.

George B. Kelly was born in this city on January 2, 1882, and is the son of Chas. Kelly, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Kelly, all of this city.

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SAN FRANCISCO BULLETIN
April 6, 1903.

NOVEL VAUDEVILLE BY PAPYRUS CLUB

[Photographs of Mrs. Kerwin and Miss Bourne]
[caption:] Miss May-Ethelyn Bourne as "Perdita" and Mrs. A. R. Kerwin as "Teresa", the Artist's Model.
Mrs. Kerwin is on the left and Miss Bourne on the left.

Original Program Has Been Prepared Which Will Be Presented by Clever Amateurs.

Society is taking great interest in the classical vaudeville performance that is to be given under the auspices of the Papyrus Club Monday evening, April 13. The affair promises to be very successful, and those taking part are devoting much time to rehearsals. There has been a great demand for tickets, and quite a number of people from the Presidio and posts about the bay are planning to be present at the entertainment.

An excellent and orginial program has been prepared. The features of the entertainment will be presented for the first time of William Clifford's one-act sketch titled "Bunkoed, or The Artist's Revenge." In this Mrs. A. R. Kerwin as Teressa, the artist's model, does some very clever acting, and Mrs. R. L. Bush as the other woman charachter, is excellent. Lieutenant Harry S. Howland, Captain A. R. Kerwin and W. P. Buckingham are others of the cast.

Miss May Ethelyn Bourne as Perdita in the statue scenes from the "Winter's Tale" is charming. Mrs. R. L. Bush will pose as Hermione ans Mrs. W. P. Buckingham as Paulina and Leontes. The minuet is to be danced by eight ladies and gentlement who have been coached by Mrs. Mary Wilkins. An entirely new figure is to be introduced and all the costumes are said to be very elegant. The Papyrus Club quartet, composed of Miss Millie Flynn, Mrs. W. W. Briggs, Miss Ella V. McCloskey, Miss Gertrude Wheeler, Miss Helen Earl Sutherland accompanist, will render "Breeze of the Night" (Lamothe), and "Serenade" (Mason). Miss Jean Logan wil give a Japanese dance and also one entitled "La Boheme." Miss Blanche Cameron will give some amusing German comic charachter specialities and the Montgomerys, Edward, Edna and Queen, will be seen in selections. An orcestra has been engaged to furnish the music durin gthe performance. At the close of the entertainment the floor will be cleared for dancing and several army officers will act as floor managers.

Mrs. E. M. Cooper at 3211 Washington street will provide tickets for those who are unable to procure them from other members of the Papyrus Club.