Eleven News articles on the Kimball Ryans


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2)  Batt visiting sister Margaret - He had not seen his sister for 41 years. Margaret died within a month of this visit.

3)  Boney embezzlement -  This is one story your parents won't tell you

4)  Frank Ryan - This obituary appeared in the Mitchell newspaper

5)  Jack Ryan and baseball - Who would have thought Jack was a big baseball fan

6)  Jack Ryan and Kimball newspapers - Jack had to start somewhere.  He bought up several existing newspapers

7)  Two obituaries for Mrs. Leo Ryan

7)  Two obituaries for Mrs. Leo Ryan are included. All Pallbearers appear to have resided in Smith Township, which is where Batt Ryan homesteaded.

8)  Neal Ryan - One Christmas Neal and a friend entertained orphans.  Various newspapers around the country reprinted this article.

(10)  Ruth Ryan honor student -  It would have been real news if Ruthie wasn't an honor student.  Mom skipped two grades

10)  Ruth Ryan and poetry - Does anyone remember a time when Ruth wasn't writing something.  How many of us remember Ruth's ancient typewriter

11)  Ruth Ryan wedding -  This article was printed in the Mitchell newspaper.  Most of us remember the old wooden bowl Ruth used as a salad bowl.

1)  Batt Ryan SD Officer - 1903.  Batt Ryan was involved in politics for many years.  A 1919 news article identified him as "alderman".