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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
7
Mary Ryan, star of Brewster's Millions, is the daughter of Jack Ryan a veteran actor who once understudied J K Emmett. Her early struggles to become a real actress are described as she navigated a difficult path in show business.
Career worth noting for Miss Ryan who endured managers avoiding salaries and a landlord who hypothecated her gum shoes over 35 cents. She now stars in Millions and earns a salary that eases fears of losing her rubber feet covering. Her Boston debut is next week.
Nora G Sullivan living with her mother at 28 Fourth Street Cambridge won custody of her three children in a Probate Court case against her husband John J Sullivan of 33 Bay Street Cambridge. She alleged cruelty drunkenness and neglect while he claimed sobriety. Judge Lawton allowed the wife to keep custody while Sullivan may see the children if he remains abstinent. The court took under advisement the amount of support. Susan Osgood Ross petitioned for separate support from Benjamin W Ross of 9 Jay Street Somerville alleging drunkenness cruelty and abuse. One child Benjamin W Ross Jr aged six is named for separate support and proper custody is sought.
The whist party planned by the Ladies' Aid Society at the Daly Industrial School Dorchester was postponed from Saturday Feb 1 to Saturday Feb 8 at 2 30 p m. The barge will attend at the corner of Mill Street and Neponset Avenue instead of King Street.
London Feb 5 Alice Thaw Countess of Yarmouth won an annulment of her marriage to George Sey mour Earl of Yarmouth in secret court proceedings lasting 30 minutes. The settlement reportedly included a million dollars to the Earl, with the countess reverting to Miss Thaw and leaving for America.
The mid winter meeting of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew will be at Trinity Parish House Copley Square with speakers Rev Alexander D Mann and G Frank Shelby. Boston University will observe a day of prayer for colleges with services at 688 Boylston Street led by Rev L J Birney. Bishop A C A Hall will open devotional services in Middletown Conn. Rev Ellis Bishop leads Boston committee arrangements.
An archival advice piece discusses proper dance etiquette for young women and gentlemen, including introductions, dance orders, seating, and how to respond to compliments. It emphasizes modest conduct at public dances and the importance of being introduced before dancing with someone.
Miss Carol Harriman daughter of Edward H. Harriman underwent an ear operation today at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore. The procedure was reported satisfactory with recovery expected. She had been ill at Catonsville for some time.
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