The Mystery Bandit | The Lone Ranger (05-26-54)

Andrew Rhynes (0:15)

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rhynes, and I'm excited to bring you another episode. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. You can find more Western shows at the website by going to otrwesterns.com.

Now, let's get into this episode.

SPEAKER_2 (0:35)

The Lone Ranger.

Andrew Rhynes (0:48)

Hio Silver!

SPEAKER_3 (0:54)

A fiery horse with the speed of light, and a cloud of dust, and a hearty Hio Silver, The Lone Ranger! Before this exciting adventure, a word from our sponsor.

SPEAKER_4 (1:11)

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SPEAKER_3 (2:18)

With his faithful Indian companion Toto, the daring and resourceful mask rider of the plains led the fight for law and order in the early Western United States. Nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear.

From out of the past come the thundering hoofbeats of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again.

SPEAKER_5 (2:45)

Come on, Silver.

SPEAKER_3 (2:47)

Let's go, Bigfoot.

Dan Reed, teenage nephew of the Lone Ranger, returned from an eastern school for the summer vacation. He joined the Lone Ranger and Tonto at their camp in the hills near Stockton and learned they were searching for an outlaw gang, reported to be led by a slim man who dressed in black and wore a black mask. One morning, Dan prepared to go to town for supplies.

SPEAKER_7 (3:26)

Steady, Victor. Easy, boy.

SPEAKER_5 (3:27)

Yeah, we're about ready to leave for town.

SPEAKER_3 (3:30)

Victor, plenty glad to see you, Dan. He must like boarding at the livery stable while you wait.

SPEAKER_5 (3:36)

I sure missed him, haven't I, fella?

SPEAKER_7 (3:40)

Here's the cash in the list, Dan. There isn't much to bring back.

SPEAKER_8 (3:43)

Oh, thank you.

SPEAKER_7 (3:44)

I don't know. I'll return to camp about noon. We'll see you then.

SPEAKER_8 (3:47)

All right. Easy, boy. Steady, fella. Bye.

Andrew Rhynes (3:50)

Adios.

SPEAKER_6 (3:51)

Bye, Victor.

SPEAKER_3 (3:59)

Dan entered the general store in Stockton and waited while the storekeeper gave attention to another customer.

Andrew Rhynes (4:05)

Let me see.

SPEAKER_8 (4:06)

Pre-due, sugar, coffee. It seems like there was something else you asked for, ma'am.

SPEAKER_6 (4:15)

You've forgotten the flower, Mr. Jackson. I'm afraid I confused you by asking for several things at the same time.

SPEAKER_8 (4:22)

Dread it, ma'am.

I reckon my memory's slipping. Not that I'm so old, mind you. Old?

SPEAKER_6 (4:28)

Oh, of course not. Why, you're in the prime of life, Mr. Jackson.

SPEAKER_8 (4:33)

Oh, nice of you to say that. Mighty nice. I'll bring a sack of flower and a jiffy.

SPEAKER_3 (4:39)

Dan glanced casually at the customer while the storekeeper went to get the flower. Then the young man's heart skipped a beat. His eyes rested on a young woman about 20 with deep blue eyes, set in a smooth, well-tanned face, who frankly returned his gaze. Rippling golden hair held in place by a silken scarf topped the slim girlish figure, which was enhanced by a silk blouse and flowing fringe skirt of soft buckskin. Small black boots elaborately carved completed her attire.

Inwardly pleased by the effect of her beauty upon the handsome youth, she half smiled, then turned away as the storekeeper brought the flower.

SPEAKER_8 (5:16)

Here it is ma'am. Anything else?

SPEAKER_6 (5:19)

No, that's all Mr. Jackson. How much does all that come to?

SPEAKER_8 (5:24)

Let me see, four, that comes to 16.5 ma'am.

SPEAKER_6 (5:31)

Here's 20

SPEAKER_8 (5:32)

Yes. Here's a change.

SPEAKER_6 (5:37)

Thank you. Oh, my buck board is outside. Will you please load the supplies for me?

SPEAKER_8 (5:42)

No, right away ma'am.

SPEAKER_6 (5:43)

Oh, no hurry. I'm going to the dry goods store before I leave town.

Good bye Mr. Jackson.

SPEAKER_8 (5:49)

Good bye ma'am. Come again. Well, young fella, what can I do for you?