. B. Cryer is a native of Leeds, England, where he was born in 1849. In June, 1871, he came to the United States. In England he had learned the business of manufacturing woolens, but he has followed other occupations in this country. He was married in England to Miss Elizabeth Grange. They have had four children, all born in the United States and all living in California.

On coming to this country Mr. Cryer went first to Nebraska, where he resided for fourteen years. He then came to Southern California, and lived in Pasadena, Los Angeles and other cities of this section before he came to Redlands December 10, 1895.

Mr. Cryer bought his present business immediately on coming to Redlands and established himself next to the post office on Orange street, where he has remained ever since. He has increased the business that he purchased at least on hundred per cent, and has added other lines. He now has the popular news agency of the city; handles all of the principal papers of Los Angeles and San Francisco, and takes subscriptions for all publications. He carries the leading periodicals in stock from month to month. The business has grown until it keeps himself and two members of his family constantly employed. In connection with the news department Mr. Cryer also keeps a choice assortment of the leading brands of cigars on the market.

With an excellent location and a constantly growing demand in this community for books, newspapers and periodicals Mr. Cryer has a business capable of steady expansion, one that already demands larger quarters an is certain to prosper with the continued prosperity of Redlands.

(Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 82)