The Case of Burr Nichols and His Gifted Wife
The article recounts Rhoda Holmes Nichols and Burr Nichols, two artists whose marriage frayed as their parallel careers raised jealousy and conflict. After years of shared work and success, Rhoda’s triumphs in Paris and abroad spark tension, leading to separation and a strain on family life despite her continued artistic achievement and numerous honors.
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Burr Nichols
Rhoda Holmes Nichols
Jove
New York Supreme Court
New York
France
Italy
South Africa
Asia
Florence
Nichols
Nichols Artist
Paris Salon
Mr. Nichols
Rhoda Holmes
Paris
Mutual Happiness In Children S Love Ends In Divorce
Rhoda Holmes Nichols won a decree of absolute divorce after eight years of strain, gaining custody of the children and her maiden name. Incompatibility cited. papers sealed. The piece reflects on marriage dynamics and female leadership in the family.
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Rhoda Hulmes Nichols
Rhoda Holmes Nichols
Ruth Darling Bed Furnishes Free Cat Care in Philadelphia
An animal hospital in Philadelphia offers free beds for cats funded by Ruth Darling, a servant who died here and left her savings for pet care. The Ruth Darling Bed is a commodious iron cage at the Maher animal hospital, inscribed in gold. Each year dozens of cats are treated, with 56 cared for in one year.
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Philadelphia
Ruth Darling
Maher Animal Hospital
United Brethren Assign Pastors to Wisconsin Churches
Wisconsin annual conference of the United Brethren Church met in Lima Center October 3 7 with Bishop Mathews presiding. Appointments list includes L A McIntyre Wag ner Durfee Beckolt Cook Smelter Hoke Warren Heddon Palmer McIntyre Chapman Taylor York to Meeham Monroe Ontario Richardson Shoemaker Bender Turtle Lake Boree Grace Whitney Thompson Lewis Frye Chapman Whitney, and evangelists Boree and 8. Indiana?
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Wisconsin
The
United Brethren Church of Christ
Lima Center
Bishop Mathews
Chicago
L. A. McIntyre
Auburn
A. G. Wagner
Armenia
J. S. Durfee
Blanchardville
George Beckolt
Bloomer
A. A. Cook
Boaz
H. A. Smelter
Burr
C. B. Hoke
Cascade
F. E. Warren
Fennimore
Victorea Boree
Grace Whitney
W. E. Thompson
J. D. Lewis
Milton Frye
Leander Clark College
G. BE. Chapman
A. D. Whitney
Mary E. Whitney
William M. Smith
A. B. Becholt
Cigarettes as Student Vice at Wisconsin University
Rev. Herbert M. Moore of Appleton attacked University of Wisconsin social life claiming professors invite students to tea and give cigarettes. The Wisconsin synod adopted a plan to establish a permanent mission and provide a pastor for about 500 Presbyterian students, defended by Rev. Hunt and President Van Hise despite Moore's sensational remarks.
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Madison
University of Wisconsin
Herbert M. Moore
Appleton
Wisconsin Synod of Presbyterian Churches
Harvard
State University
George E. Hunt
van Hise
Moore
Lake Forest University
McCormick Theological Seminary
Wisconsin University
LaFollette Adviser Herbert W. Chynoweth Dies
Herbert W. Chynoweth prominent Wisconsin lawyer died at his country home near Madison from arterial sclerosis. He served as chief lieutenant and legal adviser to Gov. LaFollette and argued key cases before the state supreme court. Born in Nunda New York, he was 58, UW graduate 1868, allied with Judge H. Orton and Judge B. E. Keyes, and served as assistant attorney general 1878 to 1882.
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LaFollette
Madison
Herbert W. Chynoweth
Wisconsin
Chynoweth
Supreme Court
Nunda
N. Y
University of Wisconsin
H. &. Orton
BE. W. Keyes
Want Landmarks Preserved. Wausau
Resolutions by the Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs petition lawmakers to fund state parks at Devils Lake or the Wisconsin River Dells or both and to expand forest reserves in Oneida and Vilas counties by acquiring lands best suited for forestry rather than agriculture.
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Wausau
Devils Lake
Wisconsin River
Oneida
Vilas
Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Clubs
Jail Sentence for Mean Man in Racine
Emil Hanson admitted in court that he deceived William Pugh by claiming his youngest child was dead and needed money for a funeral, then used the funds for a spree. the court sentenced him to 40 days in jail.
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Racine
Emil Hanson
William Pugh
Murder Trial Postponed in Chippewa Falls Case
Ira Stewart charged with killing Fred Miller in Stanley on January 28 1901 had the trial postponed to the next spring term due to missing defense witnesses. About 40 witnesses attended including some from New Mexico.
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Chippewa Falls
Ira Stewart
Fred Miller
Stanley
New Mexico
Kilbourn Fair A Big Success In Attendance And Racing
Kilbourn inter county fair closed with record attendance and receipts. The event featured some of the fastest horses in the racing circuit and drew visitors from Watertown and La Crosse, aligning it with the state s big fairs.
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Kilbourn
Watertown
la Crosse
Milwaukee Man Sues Jung Brewing for 10000 Damages
Anton Arit files a civil suit against Jung Brewing company claiming $10,000 for an eye injury suffered while employed at the Milwaukee brewery. The action centers on fault and compensation for the alleged industrial accident.
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Milwaukee
Anton Arit
Jung Brewing Company
Pink Pills Restore Mrs Morrison After Grip
In Pittsburgh’s South Side Mrs. F Morrison recalls a grip that left her run down with backache poor appetite and nervousness. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills she quickly recovered and credits the medicine with improving her health and stopping relapses. The ad touts pink pills as a blood and nerve tonic and notes they ease debility and several nervous disorders. Sold by druggists or prepaid by mail from Schenectady New York at 50 cents a box or six for $2.50.
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F. Morrison
Carson Street
South Side
Pittsburg
Dr. Williams
Mrs. Morrison
Legally Her Husband's Boss in Boston Schools
Mrs. Eller Carlisle Ripley serves as assistant superintendent of Boston Public Schools while married to Principal Fred H. Ripley of Roslindale’s Longfellow School. She earns about 85 dollars weekly, roughly 1500 dollars more per year than her husband. An assistant superintendent effectively supervises, meaning she could fire him if needed.
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Boston
Eller Carlisle Ripley
Fred H. Ripley
Longfellow School
Roslindale
Ripley
Latest Fad In Society Ignores Letters Of Introduction
A trend in eastern society circles embraces glumness and rudeness to letters of introduction, causing social rifts. A wealthy Italian from a top Roman family visiting Newport this summer cannot present his letters, as recipients ignore requests for introductions.
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Newport
Chromophage Microbe Turns Hair Gray Says New York Study
New York researchers report a microbe named chromophage causes early gray hair, mostly affecting actors and society women. Balding men are immune, as the microbe attacks only hair and does not alter scalp color. Heat from curling tongs is believed to influence gray hair risk.
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New York
Elderly man quits coffee for Postum gains vigor
A 70-year-old North Dakota reader recalls a 40-year coffee habit. After quitting coffee and switching to Postum, he reports steadier nerves, improved health, and renewed stamina for work. He urges others to persevere with Postum and cites personal experience as proof.
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A N. Dakman
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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