The Forrest City times., 1897-12-03
FIRST WOMAN CITIZEN.
Her Sturdy Lads and Clever Lasses
 Become Prominent Citizens.
Known ns the ssWidow Bynn"-was Clever Business weman-Short Sketch of Her Life and What Some os Her Children Ac-
 comp1tshed.
From the News. Indianapolis. Ind


 Hundreds of thousands of men of foreign birth have taken out papers declaring their citizenship in Indiana since that State was admitted into the Union in 1916 without creating remark or comment. It was a diff ferent matter, however, when along in the fortles the first woman of foreign birth ap- plled for and received papers of citizenship alter declaring in set form that she re- nounced all allegiance to every prince or potentate on earth.
 This first woman citizen" was an Irish widow who settled in southern Indiana with her progeny of sturdy lads and clever lasses upon a farm which she had bought She had taken out naturalization papers in order to manage her property to better advantage, and tor the further purpose of starting her family as true Americans with full under standing of the advantages and responsibili- ties of American citizenship.
 The Widow Ryan" as she was known in Daviess County, Indiana, was a great woman with clever business head and left behind her those who grew to be worthy men and worthy women, and who have left their impress upon the State.
 One Of these sons James E. Ryan became treasurer of the State of Indiana, and a son in-law, NJ. l.. Brett, also held that high and honorable position. Another son was the late Lieut.. Col Richard J. Ryan who was probably the most brilliant and gifted orator that Indiana ever produced, and who during the war for the Union served his country in the Thirty-fifth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, better known as "the Irish Regiment"
 Another son is Thomas F. Ryan who is now 59 years old, and with few intervals of absence has been a resident of Indianapolis for fortytwo years. MT. Ryan has been an active business man all his life and has seen more than one fortune come and 90 in the vieissltudes of trade and sudden panic
 In the early fifties smitten by the gold fever he went by way of the Isthmus of Panama to California, and he has always re- talned the free-hearted, open and trusting confidence that distinguished the gallant pioneers of the golden Stete. He has been all over the far west engaged in mining and trade operations in Oregon, Arizona and Montana. From May, 1885 until August. 1887 he was the government agent at the Seal Islands off the Alaska coast, highly responsible position.
 For ten years or more," said MT. Ryan Tn conversation with a group of gentlemen at the Indianapolis Board of Trade, "I have been extremely sensitive in my lower limbs, to weather changes. If my legs had been filled with quick silver I do not think they could have responded more quickly or more uisagreeably to climatic conditions.
 During the past two years this infrmity became. much worse, and 1 began to be alarmed, fearing paralysis. My legs were cold and recently from my knees down were without sensation. 1 could walk only short distances and would even then experience great wearlness. l became more and more alarmed. 1 naturally thought of paralysis or locomotor ataxia. The prospect was not pleasing one.
 ''I happened to meet my old friend Capt. c. F. Shepard, of this city He was chant ing the praises of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and gave me his experience, telling me that he had been brought by using them from bed where he lay help less, his physician having declared him a hopeless victim of locomotor ataxia, and was now as active as any man of his age, not even requiring the use of cane. Upon his recommendation 1 began the use of Dr. Williams Pink Pills.
 Il found positive relief, after taking few doses. The numbness in my lirtbs disap- peared as if by magic and can walk as far as like at a good rapid gait and without wearlness. This you may understand is a great boon to a man who has been of an active habit of life and who still likes to depend to great extent upon his legs to get around in the world.
 '1he pills also drove the rheumatism out of my hip for have not been bothered with it since 1 began their use. I think 1 shall have to join Captain Shepard in his praises of Dr., Williams Pink Pills for Pale
 Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People contain, in a condensed form, all the ele- ments necessary to give new life and rich ness to the blood and restore shattered nerves. They are also specific for troubles peculiar to females, such as suppressions, ir- regularites and all forms of weakness. They build up the blood, and restore the glow of health to pale and sallow cheeks. In men they effect a radical cure in all cases arising from mental worry, overwork or excesses of whatever nature. These pills are sold in boxes (never in loose bulk at 90 cents box or six boxes for s250, and may be had of all druggists. or direct by mail from Dr. Will liams' Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y.