The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-08
FIRST WOMAN CITIZEN.
Her Sturdy Lads and Clever Lasses
Become Prominent Oitisens,
kh0wn ~ the ssTidow Ryan's-was q
Sketch OF Her Life and what
Some Of Her Children 40.
tomplished.
From the News. Indianapolis, ina.


From the News. Indianapolis, ina.
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. 1t was diff.
terent matter, however, when along in the
forties the first woman of foreign birth ap-
Piled for and received papers of citizenship
after declaring in set form that she re-
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 2 farm which she had bought. She
had taken out naturalization papers in order
to manage her property to better advantage,
and for the further purpose OF starting her
FAMILY az true Americans with full under.
standing of the advantages and responsible
ties OF American citizenship.
The Widow Ryan" as she was known
n Daviess County, Indiana, was 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 B. 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 -ffth Indiana Volunteer Infantry.
better known az "the Irish Regiment"
Another son is Thomas F. RYAN who il
now 90 years old, and with few intervals of
absence has been a resident of indianapolis
tor forty-two years. Mr.. Ryan has been q
active business man all his life and has seen
more than one fortune come and 60 in the
vlelssitudes 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-
tanned the free-hearted, open and trusting
confidence that distinguished the gallant
pioneers Of the golden State. He has been
al over the far west engaged in mining and
trade operations in Oregon, Arizona and
MOI From May, 1885 until August,
Seal Islands off the Alaska coast, a highly
responsible position.
For ten years or more" said Mr.. Ryan
IN conversation with a group of gentlemen
at the Indianapolis Board of Trade, 81 have
been extremely sensitive in my lower limbs,
20 60 weather changes. If my legs had been
could have responded more quickly or more
1lsagreeably to climatic conditions
During the past two years this infrmity
became much worse, and / began to be
harmed, fearing paralysis Ny legs were
cold and recently from my knees down were
without sensation. could walk only short
Instances and would even then experience
alarmed. naturally thought of paralysis
Or iocomotor ataxia. The prospect was not
} pleasing one.
Il happened to meet my old friend Can't.
,. +. Shepard, of this city. He was chant.
ng the praises of DR.. Williams Pink Pills
or Pale People and gave me his experience,
cling me that he had been brought by
ess, his physician having declared him a
hopeless victim OF locomotor ata,sia, and was
low as active as any man of his age, not
ven requiring the use of cane. Upon his |
recommendation ! began the use of DR..
Williams Pink Pills.
found positive relief, after taking a few |
cared as if BY magic and can walk as far
. like at q good rapid gait and without
1eariness. This you may understand is
reat boon to q man who has been e an |
ctive habit Of life and who still likes to
epend to great extent upon his legs to get
round in the world.
The pills also drove the rheumatism out
1 my hip for have not been bothered with
since ! began their use. / think / shall
ave to join Captain Shepard in his praises
Dr.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
eople."
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ontain, in q condensed form, all the ele-
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ess to the blood and restore shattered
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ocular to females, such as suppressions, ir-
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lild up the blood, and restore the glow of
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ey effect = radical cure in all cases arising
ON mAntal worry, overwork or excuses Of
hatever nature. These pills are sold in
'xes lnever in loose bulk at so cents box
six boxes for $3.50, and may be had of all
'uggists. or direct BY mail from DR.. Will
ms Medicine Company, Schenectady,