TIM RYAN THE LATEST VICTIM.

A letter from Frank McCallister and Fred L. Mason, dated Furnace Creek
ranch Aug. 10, tells of the finding of the body of Tim Ryan, a prospector
well known in Rhyolite.  Ryan's body was found at 2 a.m., Aug. 9 on the
trail five miles from the ranch and was buried where found.  He was last
seen alive 11 a.m., Aug. 8.  It is thought he died from effects of
drinking poisoned water.

Rhyolite Herald, Rhyolite, Inyo County, California
August 18, 1905

Transcribed by David A. Wright