*** Source: Who's who in the Pacific Southwest: a compilation of authentic biographical sketches of citizens of Southern California and Arizona. Los Angeles: Times-Mirror Print. & Binding House, 1913, 406 pgs. *** ---page 324--- RUTHERFORD, Nathaniel Rives, Jr. Lawyer. Res. Los Angeles Athletic Club; office 1001 Van Nuys Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born near Hillsboro, Tex., Dec. 16, 1878; son of Nathaniel Rives and Mary Tunstall (Morris) Rutherford. Educated at Univ. of Tex.; Hampden-Sydney College, Va.; Law Dept., Columbia Univ., New York City. Admitted to practice before Supreme Court of Tex., 1899; associated with Judge E. B. Muse, Dallas Co., Tex., 1901; in partnership with Judge Stine at Dallas, Tex. Moved to Los Angeles, 1905, and for about two years was associated with Harris & Harris, when firm of Rutherford & Smith was formed; later junior member of Lusk, Stewart & Rutherford; has practiced alone since 1910. Served as volunteer in the Philippines, Spanish-American war, 1898-99. Lecturer on medical jurisprudence in Medical Dept., Trinity Univ., Dallas, Tex., 1902-04. Member Los Angeles Athletic Club; Sigma Phi Zeta fraternity; alumni associations of Columbia Univ., New York City, Hampden -Sydney College, Virginia, and Univ. of Texas. Democrat. Presbyterian. RUYS, Harmon David. Automobiles. Res. 2715 Wilshire blvd.; office 1205 S. Olive st., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Osage Co., Kan., in 1872; son of Charles W. and Coleste Nedlet (Johnson) Ryus. Married Celeste Nelles in 1906. Educated in public schools of his native state and Wentworth Military Academy, Lexington, Mo. Instructor in mathematics. Wentworth Military Academy, 1894-06; clerk claim dept. Santa Fe R. R., 1897; mechanical dept. 1898; 1st lieut. Co. F, 3d Mo. Vols., Spanish-American War, 1898; judge advocate genl. court martial, 2nd div., 2nd Army Corps, in war with Spain. Located in Los Angeles in 1899 and en- gaged in the cigar business; organized Motor Boat Co., running excursions to Catalina Island in 1901; became agent for White Steamer automobile in 1901; Corbin agent, 1909; mining in San Bernardino co. in 1909; with Leon T. Shettler, handling Apperson car in 1910; mgr. Reuss Auto Co., 1912; mgr. Oldsmobile Co. of Cal. to date. Member Los Angeles Athletic Club; Masonic fraternity. RYON, William Albert. Real estate and investments. Res. 1148 Magnolia ave.; office 204-5 Bradbury Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Laplota, Mo., Oct. 12, 1868; son of Philip T. and America (Cook) Ryon. Married to Margaret Farr in 1897 (dec.). Attended public school, Laplata, Mo.; State Normal School of Mo., Kirksville, Mo.; Smith's Business College, Kirksville, Mo., 1884. Engaged in mercantile business, Laplata, Mo., 1889- 96; sold business in 1896; cashier Rio Grande Natl. Bank of Kirksville, Mo., 1901; moved to Los Angeles, Cal., 1901; engaged in same line of business in San Bernardino, Cal., 1903; in real estate business, San Diego University Heights, 1904; sold $70,000 worth of property in seventy days; operated on his own account; moved to Los Angeles, where he has operated to date; handled subdivisions, viz., Natl. Star, Rendalia, Medford, Natl. Villa, La Belle, Natl. Acres, Ryon's Virginia Park; operated in acreage in Tulare, 1906; sold individually Tulare Co. Acreage, 1000 acres; Paso Robles. 400 acres. Member Chamber of Commerce; Realty Board; Cal. State Realty Federation; Los Angeles Realty Board: Real Estate Exchange; Masonic fraternity; K. of P.; Sierra Madre Club. Baptist. RYUS, Harmon David. Automobiles. Res. 2715 Wilshire Blvd.; office 1205 S. Olive st., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Osage co., Kan., in 1872; son of Charles W. and Celeste Nedlet (Johnson) Ryus. Married to Celeste Nelles in 1906. Educated in public schools of his native state and Wentworth Military Academy, Lexington, Mo. Instructor mathematics Wentworth Military Academy, 1894-96; clerk claim dept. Santa Fe R. R., 1897; mechanical dept., 1898; 1st Lieut. Co. F, Third Mo. Vols., Spanish-American war, 1898; judge advocate genl. court martial, 2nd div. 2nd Army Corps, Spanish-American War. Located in Los Angeles in 1899 and engaged in cigar business; organized Meteor Boat Co., running excursions to Catalina Island in 1901; became agent for White Steamer automobiles in 1901; Corbin agent, 1909; mining in San Bernardino co. in 1909; with Leon T. Shettler handling Apperson car in 1910; mgr. Reuss Auto Co., 1912; mgr. Oldsmobile Co. of Cal. to date. Member L. A. Athletic Club; Masonic fraternity. SALMONS, Frank Alexander. Merchant. Res., 3320 C st.; office, 216 Timkin Bldg., San Diego, Cal. Born in Georgia, Sept. 7, 1866; son of Louis L. and Mary (Alexander) Salmons. Married to Hazel Wood in 1895. *** end ***