THE RYAN RECORD - Vol. I No. 45, 1894, Ryan, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory
On the west side of a high roll of the beautiful prairie bounding Beaver Creek
on the east, stands
R Y A N
Her streets are
laid off northeast and northwest of southeast – the most desirable of ways, so
that no matter how a house faces the summer sun or winter wind is but temporary
bother.
On the south and
east and north is a well settled country, all in cultivation, and this is one of
the spots on earth where cotton, Indian corn, broom corn, wheat, rye, oats and
other small grains, sorghum, millet, alfalfa, as well as apples peaches, pears,
plums, grapes and other fruit all grow to perfection on the land. It is especially the home of the
peach and the pear.
The soil is of
wonderful fertility and the climate is a happy medium between the extreme cold
of the north and the excessive heat of the tropics.
Ryan is located
on the Rock Island Railroad 34 miles north of Bowie, Texas, 90 miles south of
Chickasha, I.T. It is located in and
surrounded by as fertile land as ever was made.
Big Beaver Creek, Red Creek, and the two Mud Creeks with their thousands
of acres each of the most productive valley and the fertile highlands, make this
the farmer’s paradise.
IT IS THE QUEEN CITY OF THE CHICKSAW NATION!
And is growing faster than any Town in this Nation.
The east boundary
of the Comanche Reservation is only three miles west of here and when it is
opened for settlement Ryan will be the gateway through which the people will
pass to that country.
Citizens of the
United States are secure in their rights here by treaty law and pay $5 annual
tax. There are U.S. District Courts
for the adjustment of legal matters; the one for this district is at Ardmore,
and a Commissioner’s Court is located here.
WATER IS FOUND AT FROM 12 TO 60 FEET
The Guthrie Daily Leader says “They certainly have a Lovely Country.”
The Dallas
Morning News says: “Thirty-three
miles north of Bowie, Texas, is located one of the most rapidly developing towns
in the entire Indian Territory. Its
name is RYAN and is located upon a beautiful eminence on the east side of the
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.
The tract of land upon which RYAN is located extends six miles east and
west by nine miles north and south, and is controlled by Mr. S. W. RYAN, for
whom the town was named. This tract,
and indeed all the surrounding country is rich productive prairie land, finely
adapted to corn and small grain, cotton, fruits and garden vegetables. The lovely Beaver Creek Valley lies
hard by, just west of Ryan and it is not over three miles to the fertile
Comanche Reservation. Pickens
County, in which RYAN is located, is one of the finest sections of the Indian
Territory and is being rapidly settled up by a good class of agricultural
people. As soon as the Comanche
country is opened it will be rapidly filled with farmers also. Thus, it will be readily seen that
RYAN has unusually fine prospects for trade.
It has the additional advantages of excellent health and good water.”
The Gainesville
Daily Hesperian says: “A Hesperian
representative went out on the Rock Island road a few days ago to spy out the
land and see what manner of country it was.
He had been through the brag portions of the Indian Territory, had stood
in wonder before the rich beauties of Paul’s Valley, and admired many other
fertile sections of the red man’s domain.
But after crossing Red River and going north on the Rock Island there
opens up a view that nothing in the west can surpass. From the River to Beaver Creek is a
country that equals, if not surpasses, the famous Paul’s Valley in fertility,
and for beauty cannot be surpassed anywhere.
Near Beaver Creek, on a hill surrounded by beautiful rich lands and in
the midst of this lovely landscape is the new town of RYAN. The town is only a few months old and
of course has not grown to enormous proportions yet. But if all signs do not fail it has a
future before it that many other places might envy. It is the natural trade center of
this rich and beautiful section, and as the land fills up the town is bound to
grow and become solid. As far as the
eye can reach the land is rich and farm houses greet the eye. The streets of the little town are
thronged with farm wagons and the stores are crowded with customers.”
The Gateway to the
Comanche Land
. The country around RYAN is
already developed enough to support a town several times as large as RYAN now
is.
It is the best
town to make investments in, as is said by every newspaper man of note who
visits this country.
NO TOWN SITE COMPANY
For information of any kind write to, or better still, call on
S. W. RYAN
Who will sell you town property or can rent you land.
CITY HOTEL,
W. H. Gill, Proprietor
The Leading Hotel of the City.
Convenient for Drummers and Business men.
Hack meets all trains. Good table and clean beds.
This is the place to stop when
visiting Ryan.
Board by the day, week or month,
with or without lodging. Rates
reasonable.
RYAN LIVERY STABLE
O. H. Ryan, Manager,
Ryan, Indian Territory
Horses boarded by the day or week.
Ample accommodations
First class rigs and teams.
Travelers conveyed to any part of the Territory.
Special rates furnished to commercial men.
A share of the public patronage solicited.
Teams Furnished Day or Night.
RYAN TRANSFER
ALL TRAINS MET PROMPTLY DAY AND NIGHT
And passengers conveyed to and from depot.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage heretofore bestowed,
I respectfully solicit a continuance of
the same. R. M. Stone
OLD RELIABLE RESTAURANT
Ryan, I. T.
Meals at all hours or Board by the Day, Week or Month
The table supplied with the best the market affords.
A liberal share of the public patronage respectfully solicited.
R. C. Barron, Proprietor.
JOHN H. HARPER
Everybody Look This Way!
Dealer in Hardware, Stoves, Queensware, Tinware,
Glassware, Nails, etc.
Farming Implements of every description.
Remember I am in Ryan to stay, and respectfully solicit
a liberal share of your patronage.
John H. Harper.
M. H. BARRETT
Dealer in drugs, medicines, and headquarters for everything in the drug line;
Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Perfumery, School Books, etc. etc.
Open day and night.
THE RECORD
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Start with the New Year!
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general,
besides clippings from some of the best
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Now is the time to subscribe!
MONTGOMERY
The Silver Dollar will be taken by Montgomery in exchange for
Staple and Fancy Groceries.
A fresh supply of fancy candies, canned goods, jellies, cigars and tobacco.
Fair dealing and honest weights guaranteed to all.
Thanking my friends and customers for past favors,
I respectfully solicit a continuance of the same.
F. L. Montgomery.
R. P. WILLIAMS AND CO.
Trustees’ Sale
The entire stock of Implements belonging to the late business
of P. F. Williams and Co. is now offered at reduced prices by the trustee.
Look to your interest. Call early
and get bargains.
L. B. Upham, Trustee.
T. G. WINDLE
Dealer in Furniture of all kinds, queensware, tinware,
cutlery and silverware.
H. A. NICHOLS
Dealer in Drugs and patent medicines, stationery,
school books and toys.
Finest line of perfumes and toilet articles in this city.
THE
RYAN ENTERPRISE, Thursday, October 26, 1905, Ryan Ind. Ter.,
Professional Cards
Dr. A. R. Lewis
Physician and Surgeon. Office in
City Drug Store. Ryan, Ind. Ter.
S. K. Montgmery, M.D
Physician and Surgeron. Office in: Barrett & Co., Drug Store. Ryan, Ind.
Ter.
Jones and McBrian
Cham Jones, C. A. McBrian
Lawyers, Notary Public, Ryan, Ind. Ter.
J. M. Adams
Attorney At Law
Ryan, Ind. Ter.
J. L. Kehoe
Blacksmith and Wood-workman
Can do all kinds of blacksmith, wood-work and horse shoeing. Give me a call when in need of
anything in my line. Just east of
Livery Stable.
H. Overbey
Dentist
Is permanently located one door west of the Star Restaurant in the old Barber
Shop building, where he is prepared to do all kinds of dental work at moderate
prices. All work guaranteed. Crown and Bridge work a specialty.
Ryan, I.T.
Church Directory
PRESBYTERIAN – Preaching Second Sunday in each month. No pastor at present. Sunday School every Sunday at 10
o’clock. G. A. Reed, Supt., Walter
Fry, Sec.
BAPTIST – No one in charge at present as Pastor.
Preaching every 2nd and 4th Sundays in each month. Prayer meeting every Tuesday night. Sunday School every Sunday at 10
o’clock. C. T. Wood, Supt., J. F. Pendleton, Sec’y.
METHODIST – Rev. R. A. Baird, pastor.
Preaching the first and third Sundays in every month. Sunday School every Sunday. L. B. Upham, Supt., Wm Keller, Sec.
MISSION – Rev. J. W. Pierce, pastor.
Preaching first Sunday in each month.
Prayer meeting every Monday night.
Sunday School every Sunday at 10 o’clock.
Secret Societies
RYAN LODGE NO. 56 I.O.O.F. – Meets every Friday night. Visiting brothers invited. L. O. Smith, N.G., T. W. Williams,
V.G.
RYAN CAMP NO. 11835 M.W.A. – Meets every 1st and 3rd Saturdays in
each month. A. Hulme, C.C., J. L.
Henderson, Clerk.
RYAN LODGE NO. 63. A.F. & A.M. – Meets Saturday on or before full moon in each
month. Visiting brothers cordially
invited. H. V. Bird, J. F. Pendleton
NO. (54) LIVE OAK CAMP W.O.W. – Meetings every 2nd and 4th
Saturday night in each month. J. T.
Askew, Con. Com, Jim Young, Clerk
WOODMEN CIRCLE – Meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings at 4 p.m. and every
2nd and 4th Wednesday nights. Mrs. Ollie George, Guardian, Mrs. J.
T. Askew, Clerk
THE RYAN RECORD,
JANUARY, 1906
Judge Dickerson’s
Charge to the Grand Jury
Court convened
Tuesday, January 2, 1906, Judge J. T. Dickerson presiding. The court was duly organized and the
Grand Jury empaneled . Judge
Dickerson’s charge to the grand jury was full and explicit. The charge was well received and
understood by all who heard it, and showed that the Judge realized the great
duty he had assumed, as well as the duty and obligation of the grand jury. ….
The court dwelt
at some length upon the question of the sale of intoxicating liquors and
especially gambling dives and gambling dens, showing that they made homes
unhappy, took from mothers and children the necessities of life, took advantage
of the weak and made homes miserable and unhappy.
This is a sentiment that all people in Ryan concur in and prove their
sincerity by the fact that there is not a gambling dive in Ryan. They will not permit it. The citizens of Ryan will not even
rent a house for such purpose. So
the Judge has their hearty cooperation in this effort.
Jackson, Bird & Co.,
Ryan, Ind. Ter.
Dealers in
General Merchandise
Staple and Fancy
Groceries.
People in town wishing
groceries delivered will receive prompt attention
if they call phone No. 22.
Bring us your produce. We will buy it.
Star Restaurant
T. J. Trusty, Prop.
Board and Lodging
Cigars and Tobacco
Come to My Restaurant
For a Square Meal.
Ryan, Ind. Ter.
THE NEW STATE LEADER,
1907, Ryan, Oklahoma
Ryan Opera House
Whitneys Celebrated
Bioscope Picture showed last night at the Opera house. This was the best moving picture show
we have ever witnessed, and this was the only moving picture show we have ever
seen that did not quiver and hurt the eyes.
The house was crowded and all seemed to enjoy the different scenes. One of the best scenes according to
our idea, was the “Fire Bug,” this alone being worth the price of admission. –
Daily Courier, Alva, Okla.
This popular show will entertain the people of Ryan at the Opera house
Wednesday night, April 10th.
Admission 25 and 35 cents.
The city election last
Tuesday passed off very quietly and the following gentlemen were elected: Mayor G. J. Keith; recorder, L. O.
Smith; aldermen P. B. Ralls, J. H. Whiteside, R. B. Trice, W. J. Curtis and O.
B.Garrison. J. M. Stephens received
the same number of votes for marshal.
M. C. Bramlett was elected city scavenger.
These are all good men and true and as soon as qualified, Ryan will have
an administration to be proud of.
Now is the time to buy
your
Easter Suits
Our line of Gents’
clothing is the most complete line
That ever was shown in
Ryan. Come and let us show you.
Panamas from $5.00 to
$10.00
A Gold Ring Free
To every baby brought
into our store
Saturday, March 29th.
We will present each
baby with a gold ring
Absolutely FREE of
charge
J. E. Trice & Co.,
Ryan, Ind. Ter.
NEW
MEAT MARKET
Mays & Zachry,
Proprietors
Having opened up an
up-to-date Meat Market across the
Street opposite the New
State Leader office,
We are now well
prepared to handle
Beeves, Hogs, Hides, Etc.
Fresh meats of best
quality will always be on hand
at prices to defy
competition. Out-of-Town orders
promptly filled.
Your patronage
solicited and polite attention guaranteed.
HIGHEST MARKET PRICE PAID FOR
HIDES
CITY DRAY LINE
Key Bros. Props.
All hauling trusted to our care receive prompt
attention
A share of the public patronage solicited.
Agents for Richardson Gay Oil Co.
We are also dealers in
COAL
THE RYAN RECORD, August
?, 1908, Ryan, Oklahoma
LOCAL
AND
PERSONAL
The Comers and
Goers, and the Happenings of a City for the Space of a Week
The Gann building, a large two story brick, is assuming the appearance of a
house.
Newt Gann, who is building the large two story brick, is to move into our city
the first of September.
Work on the concrete sidewalks is progressing nicely.
All the preachers were out of the city Sunday night and there were no services
here for the first time in a long time.
Quite a number of our citizens were visitors at the Hastings celebration the
sixth, and reported a pleasant time.
Uncle Ben Cobb is suffering with typhoid fever.
A single barrel shot gun cheap at the Ryan Grocery.
Judge Welch, will move his restaurant into the front end of the building now
occupied by the Record.
Red Morton is in Addington this week working on the new school building.
Tom Patterson and family will move back to our city the first of September.
The citizens of the west part of town were aroused from their slumbers Saturday
morning about four o’clock by the cry of fire.
The coal bin at the farmers gin was on fire. Owing to the wind being favorable the
fire was extinguished before much damage was done. The cause of the fire was supposed to
be from spontaneous combustion.
O. W. Hawkins, a professional piano tuner, arrived in our city Tuesday and
treated quite an audience to some nice music at Winter’s music store in the
evening.
Quite a number of Prairie Schooners are passing through our city nowadays, some
prospecting and others going dead.
Judge A. B. Duncan is visiting his sister, Mrs. T. B. Leverett of this city. This visit is made more enjoyable by
the fact that it has been sixteen years since they last met. The Judge is a very influential man,
having served as County Judge of his county eight terms.
Tuesday night as Mr. Richards and daughter, Miss Willie, were going home from
their place of business they had the misfortune to get their buggy very badly
torn up. Their horse became
frightened at a pile of sand near Mr. Upham’s and backed onto the bus just as it
was passing. No one was injured.
SMITH & SON
THE SHOE MEN
WHY PAY MORE? THEY SELL FOR LESS.
Free! Get a card at Smith & Son’s
and when you have made
cash purchases to the value of $5.00
of our dependable Merchandise,
We will present you
absolutely free one of those SO E-Z DUST PANS
No more stooping to
pick up a little dust.
No more breaking of
corset strings or suspenders.
No more backache. Use the SO E-Z now.
WE HANDLE
HATS, CAPS, SHOES AND
NOTIONS
Of all kinds.
Come and See Us When in
Town.
THE RYAN RECORD,
October 16, 1908
A careful review of the town for the past two years reveals a wonderful change
to those who see things as they were then and as they are now. The spirit of improvement seems to
have taken hold on all sides, and there are new buildings going up on all sides
and many improvements being made on other buildings. Ryan is the place for the investor.
There is scarcely a city or village in America that has not taken up the
question of improvement in one way or another.
Ryan, with her beautiful natural surroundings is among foremost in this
respect. Her glory is not alone in
her beauty of situation or in the gifts which nature has so lavishly bestowed
upon her, but in a city equipped and adorned with all that the mind of man can
conceive, or his hand perform.
O. B. Garrison & Co
Dealers in General Merchandise
Buyers of Cotton and Corn.
For anything you want in the Dry Goods,
Grocery or Hardware line.
It
is always a pleasure to make your purchases where you get what you want
without
visiting a great number of stores.
You can purchase anything you want
from Mr. Garrison, from a ladies
handkerchief to a threshing machine,
or from a toothpick to a car of flour. This modern establishment received
four
cars of merchandise last week, consisting of one car of wire and nails,
one car of flour and feed, one car of
potatoes,
and one car of general merchandise all of
which is now
On the Market at Greatly Reduced Prices.
Be sure to visit Garrison’s store every
time you come to Ryan.
Handle Best Goods. Give You the Best Prices.
O. E. Welch
The EXPRESSMAN
For Transferring or Delivering.
Everything Handled With Care.
Prompt Service.
J. L. Kehoe
The popular blacksmith and wood-workman,
is in better shape than ever this fall to
do your work,
and invites old customers and new ones to bring along their work.
Mays & McBroom
If you are interested in buying a farm
See Mays and McBroom, Ryan Oklahoma.
California and the Pacific
Northwest Rock Island
Very low one-way fares in effect daily
during September and October, 1908.
$30 from practically all points in Kansas and Oklahoma
to Los Angeles.
W. E. Smith Blacksmith Shop
Guarantees his work in every particular.
Give him a call when in need of work.
First National Bank
Ryan, Oklahoma
Endeavors to extend to every depositor
such courtesies and accommodations
as prudent banking will warrant.
J. H. Whiteside,
Cashier. E. L. Worrel, President.
THE RYAN RECORD, April
1909
Newt Gann has recently
purchased two lots on the corner across the street east of the rock foundation
on which he contemplates erecting a brick or rock building at an early date
If you want to buy,
sell or lease land see Guaranty Real Estate & Abstract Co.
City Assessor S. F.
McBroom is engaged in assessing taxes in the city for 1909.
Claypool Tidings
Cham Jones and family were visiting Mrs. Gaines the first part of
last week.
Walker Ryan of Ryan was in this part on business Monday of last week.
The Ryan brothers were on a roundup this week.
THE RYAN RECORD, August
6, 1909
M. M. Park of Walters was shaking hands with old friends in this city Wednesday. Mr. Park built the first residence
that was erected in Ryan. The
property is now owned by Tom Ashbrauer.
The work on the well for the water works is progressing nicely. It is estimated that the well will
not cost over four or five thousand dollars.
The well is be 25’ square and walled with brick to a thickness of 17
inches. The well is now about 20
feet in depth. It is believed that
this well will furnish sufficient water for a larger city than Ryan.
The street sprinkler was started again last week after a lapse of a month or so.
Owing to the dry weather and the wind our streets were getting a little dusty
and resuming the sprinkling was welcomed by all.
It will be a surprise to some to learn that a gold mine has been located near
Ryan. Spechcans (sic) have been
exhibited that ran near $80 per ton.
This discovery will prove very interesting.
The proposition will be put before the public in the near future.
C. E. Fink and W. A Sherman, civil engineers of Oklahoma, are surveying the city
this week preparatory to making plans and specifications for the electric light,
water works and sewerage system, which will be begun as soon as plans and
specifications can be completed.
… The work on these improvements should give employment to many who wish
to make an honest living by the sweat of the brow.
There has been quite a lot of grumbling about the dry weather, and some have
went so far as to say that the crops were ruined, but the display here Saturday
showed how far wrong such a statement is.
Some of the best specimens of farm products that has been exhibited
anywhere were on display at the farm exhibit hall, some of the corn measured
over 12 inches from grain to grain, and some measured 9 ¾ inches in
circumference. Onions that measured
12 ¾ inches in circumference, and watermelons that measured over three feet the
short way, and many other products fully as large.
Gun Club Contest
The shoot of the gun clubs here on Saturday between the club here and the Sugden
club as as follows:
25 Targets
Sugden -- B. Looper, 24, B. L. Maples, 20, D. P. Sturgeon, 20, Harry Oadneal 12
Ryan -- J. W. Sampson 6, O. B.
Garrison, 20, W. H. Petitflis, 20, N. M. Bushnell, 10
Junior League
…The following officers were elected to act until September 1, as follows: President, Zula Rogers; Vice
President, Nell Moore; Secretary, Margueritte Jopling; Assistant Secretary,
Athale Wray; Treasurer, Gladys Rogers
THE RYAN RECORD, 1909
The City Council not being satisfied with forcing the construction of cement
sidewalks and compelling the property holders to pay for same, they passed an
ordinance Tuesday night which will make it a violation of the law for children
to cross the concrete walks with their little express wagons. This fact was spoken of by the Editor
and he was informed that the officers were supposed to use discretion in the
enforcement of the ordinance. This
virtually means that some sore head can file his complaint and give some parties
trouble, while others will be unmolested on account of no sore heads to file
complaints. How would you like for
your child to be arrested for innocently crossing or walking on the sidewalks
with his little red wagon while others doing the same thing would not be
molested. One of the class
legislation features of this ordinance is that only concrete sidewalks are
covered by the ordinance. Laws should be made to conserve the best interest of
the whole people and not a few who have a spite to work out. This ordinance is direct legislation
against parties living in the concrete sidewalks district who have children, and
is for the direct benefit of a very few who have no children of their own and
hate other people’s children, and would be so little as to use this ordinance to
gouge those whom they have a petty grievance against, and have no other way to
harass them. This ordinance as it
was first written would have prohibited the use of baby carriages. But after we called attention to its
unreasonableness Sec. Two was inserted.
Grand Jury Report
We, the Grand Jury of Jefferson County for the August term 1909 …. submit this
our final report:
We find that the prohibition law has been, and is being flagrantly violated all
over the county, the cause of which we largely attribute to the lack of the
citizens giving their moral support in the enforcement of the law, and the
failure of the constables and some deputy sheriffs over the county, to do their
duty in the enforcement of the law.
We find evidence sufficient in our opinion to warrant an action being taken
against one Loss Earls, constable at Cornish, and Aleck Marshal, a deputy
sheriff at Oscar, for suspension from their respective offices and we recommend
that the county attorney takes such steps as may be necessary for their
immediate removal from the offices they now hold.
There has come before this grand jury some charges and rumors that some of the
county officers have not discharged their duties as they should have done, but
as far as we have inquired into this matter we find that these charges and
rumors would not justify any action to be taken in the premises.
We have examined county jail and find it in a very unsanitary condition and
recommend the Sheriff have the same cleaned up by burning all the rubbish laying
around the jail, and by causing said jail to be disinfected. We consider the jail unsafe for the
prisoners but owing to conditions we cannot recommend any improvements, but we
specifically recommend that the sheriff use every precaution to prevent the
escape of prisoners therein.
….
O. E. Boyd, Foreman. Ed V. Parson,
Clerk.
The Stopping Place
“Where are we going to stop?” said a fellow to himself as he walked slowly down
the street the other day, with his eyes on the pavement and his thoughts in the
far away. It developed later that
the fellow who was holding conversation with himself had been importuned by his
family to purchase an automobile, and hence the inquiry to himself, “Where are
we going to stop?” He was finally
induced to explain, and this is what he said:
“A dozen years ago we were living in a very modest little house and it
seemed that we had everything necessary for our comfort and happiness. It is true that we read and worked by
coal oil lamps and I carried water from the well, and walked over to a
neighbor’s house when I desired to converse with him, but I never dreamed that
we did not have all the conveniences necessary to a comfortable life. After a time electric lights came and
we had to have them; then a phone line hit our town, and we couldn’t get along
without a phone; then the waterworks came, and we had to have water. Here I felt sure we would stop and
give my pocketbook a rest. But today
my folks informed me that the old buggy horse and surrey were too tacky for
anything and if I didn’t buy them an auto they would be so far in the rear of
the procession that nobody would notice them.
Say what’s a fellow to do?
Where’s the thing going to stop?”
THE O. K.WAGON YARD
THE FARMERS HOME
Good Camp House, Sheds for Horses and Vehicles, Plenty
Of Good Water and Feed for Stock
S. E. Brown, Proprietor
PIANOS AND ORGANS
Call and see J. C. Winter if you are not supplied
With all the
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
That you need.
We do tuning and repairing.
Satisfaction assured.
Lower room of Masonic & I.O.O.F. Hall
THE RYAN RECORD,
September, 1909
Marriage Licenses
J. W. Smith and Maude Gilloughly, Sugden
Earnest J. Huber, Apache; Maude M. Gillogly, Waurika
Calvin Ranshaw and Novie Dunlap, Duncan
P. A. Biggs and Middie Pierce, Elk
J. F. Ororke, Byers, Texas, Mrs. Eva Mathews, Ryan, Oklahoma
W. H. Sullivan, Terral, Oklahoma; Joe Arnold, Duffan, Texas
Chas. C. Tyler, Ft Worth Texas; Nora Morley, Hastings
E. G. Richards, Dixie OK; Clarence Thomason, Cornish, OK
Geo. Elbert Gilpatrick and Flerence Camelia Driswell, Waurika
Geo. L. Roberts and Effie Fleeting, Terrall.
J. N. Fuller and Prudie Ashford, Temple.
LOCAL
AND PERSONAL
The Comers and
Goers, and the Happenings of a City for the Space of a Week
The wild west show here Friday was well attended.
It is reported that the Waurika fair was a big farce.
N. D. Jones of Sugden was a visitor in the city Wednesday.
Charles Yoder of Sugden was among the business visitors in our city Monday.
Lucien Fry, formerly with Lewis & Wray of this city, recently married Miss
Minnie Cline at Duncan. Mr. Fry made
many friends while in our midst who wish him and his bride a long and happy
life.
Stolen – one dark brown mare 14 ½ hands high, six years old, branded J on left
shoulder, left hind foot white above fetlock.
$25.00 reward for the mare.
$50 for the conviction of the thieves.
J. C. Hartsell, Orr, Oklahoma.
A number of our citizens enjoyed a pleasant boat ride on the creek Sunday.
The city council has rented a room in the Opera House building and furnished it
up-to-date, and the future deliberations will be more of a pleasure than in the
past.
Rev. S. B. Moore, of Great Bend Kansas has been called to and accepted the
pastorate of the Baptist church here.
W. H. Wheeler was fired on by some unknown party last Friday night while sitting
at the supper table at his home twelve miles northeast of Waurika. Mr. Wheeler is at loss to know who
the would-be assassin could be, as he knows of no one who would attempt to take
his life this way. Officers Holland
and Snipes went to the scene of the shooting Saturday, but were unable to get a
clue to the guilty parties, but are still working on the case and expect an
arrest soon.
Clarence Coleman, while working with a gasoline engine Monday, got his hand
caught in the wheel and badly bruised.
The last report was that he was getting along nicely.
Frank Roark of Byers Texas and Miss Eva Darnell of this city were united in the
holy bonds of matrimony at the Methodist parsonage in this city Tuesday, and
left immediately for their home in the Lone Star State. Miss Eva was the accomplished
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Darnell.
Mr. Roark is a young and prosperous barber of Byers and the Record wishes
them a life of pleasure in their new surroundings.
THE RYAN RECORD,
November 1909
Will Be Finished Soon
These are busy times around the large brick buildings nearing completion on the
south side of Main street. The
carpenters are busy putting in the plate glass fronts and the plasterers and
finishers are busy on the inside putting on the finishing touches. These buildings will add considerably
to the appearance of the city. The buildings will all be occupied as soon as
completed, and as many more could be leased any day. The demand for substantial buildings
in Ryan is causing many to figure on the erection of brick buildings, and no
doubt there will be 3 or 4 more under construction as soon as these are
completed.
Baptist Church
Services every Sunday, Rev. H. M. Bennett, Pastor. Sunday School every Sunday 10
a.m., J. M. Eyer, Supt.
Smash! Bang! Prices Cut all to
Smithereens
$30,000.00 Stock Thrown on the Market
At Prices that other merchants will wonder how we own them so cheap
BIG DECEMBER SALE
Starts Saturday Morning, December 4th, 1909.
Doors will be open at 8 o’clock
Having been in business from the Opening of Ryan, we need not tell you
Who O. B. Garrison Co. are, for you know us.
We do as we advertise.
We are going to give you 10 days of the most underselling prices ever
Heard of in Ryan. We carry
nothing but the best grades of
Merchandise – no old goods, but up-to-date 1909 styles.
Sale Opens Saturday 4th, and closes December 24th
O. B. Garrison & Co.
Ryan, Oklahoma -- Look for the big
sign
THE RYAN LEADER,
February 18, 1910
County Officers
County Judge – G. M. Bond
County Attorney – P. T. Hamilton
County Clerk – J. M. Dyer
District Clerk – R. F. Brown
Register of Deeds – M. C.Fisher
County Treasurer – W. J. Chapman
County Superintendent – L. L. Wade
County Surveyor – J. R. Day
Sheriff – S. P. Treadwell
Just Received
A Car Load of
Hog Fence, Barbed Wire
Nails and Staples
E. A. Gwaltney Hardware and Implements
RALLS AND ALLEN
Begin the New Year
And let us take care of your needs
In the Grocery Line. We believe
That we can make it to your interest,
As well as ours.
We carry a full line of
Groceries and Feed at all times
And of the best quality. Make our
Store your stopping place
Have You Ever Thought
Of the Danger of
Fire and Tornaado
Whiteside & Fisher
Always easy found at office of
First National Bank. They write
Fire, Tornado and Life
Insurance in good reliable companies.
THE RYAN LEADER, May 1,
1914
BIG GOAT ROPING CONTEST
And Bronco Busting at Ryan Fair
Grounds, May 9
Everybody is invited to come and be among
One of the biggest crowds, no doubt, that has
Been at Ryan in a long time, and see some of
The best known ropers and riders that was
Ever known to take part in any country ---
We will ride some very bad horses – one in particular
Is Jesse James, a big grey horse
Raised by Stanfield Bros., next is Floxey, the
Texas Infidel, and many more is expected.
We guarantee to ride everything you can
toat (sic), drag, drive or ship. The
ropers that will take part are:Ott Burnett, Burnett’s Ranch; Ben Johnson, Davis
Ranch; Calvin Phillips, Clyde Seay:
John Parson’s, Ryan; Bill Warren, Sugden; Chas. Coffey, Fleetwood; Hackberry
Hugh Johnson, Fleetwood; Hub Petitfils, Oscar Cobb, Jim Dodd, Tom Fullerton,
Ryan; Albert Sanders, Fleetwood; Reckless Red Daniels, Huggins Ranch; John Reye
Ringgold, and many more are expected to take part on the day of the contest.
CASH PRIZES:
Goat Money, $30.00; Fastest Saddle Pony 300 yards, $10.00;
Fastest Cigar Racer $10.
We expect to pull off a cowboy Relay Race,
if cowboys care to take part.