The Santa Maria Times from Santa Maria, California • 3

M.TjgaaBCTWPgM LOS OLIVOS ITEMS. Christmas Doings and General Neighborhood Notes- CANTATA OF SANTA CLAUS. This beautiful entertainment given last night at McMillans Hall and to he expected this evening is among the finest of the Cantata family. Rev. Mr Weaver has alreudt given it during his ministry four times, once in the City of Gincinaili; and on occaion it was pronounced, by fudges of MUck entertainments, the best childrens OUR CEMETERY- Should be Beautified By Planting Ornamental Shrubbery, Flowers, Etc.

One of the prominent features of every community and one that is uoticed by everybody is the public cemetery and while ours is in comparatively good condition yet it has not escaped the notice and just criticism of certain new comers and their remarks may prove words of timely warning if taken in a practical way. A Times representative was passing through the cemetery a lew days since and he heard a newcomer remark that lie hd never seen a cemeterv with so many fine monuments that was so destitute of ornamental si) rubbery, trees, flowers etc. Another remarked that the grounds were beautifully situated, nicely laid out and surrounded with shade trees but the lots and aveuues seemed neglected. These may seein of little consequence but this land mark never escapes the attention of visitors and lias its effect. People who have been accustomed to seeing well kept cemetery grounds are not going to feel just like settling down in a place where such things are neglected.

The planting season is at hand and it is hoped that the citizens generally will take tills matter in hand and so beautify the walks and avenues of our cemetery that it will be nn attraction to the better classes and its elevating influences will be beneficial to those who are already here. FINE GROVE ITEMS. Bains Have Gome and Work is Being Fashed Ahead. This section has had at least a third aiore rain to date than in the main valley. During the recent storm the creeks were all booming and several bad washouts occurred in our roads.

We can look over all damages, however. and congratulate ourselves on having a fine start for another year. Plows are running everywhere and a great deal of small grain is already up and looking fine. The area planled to beans this year will he considarably larger than last. Other summer crops will average about the same.

Tyler Bros, are clearing land preparatory to planting almonds; the oldest almond orchard will be in bearing this year. J. R. Norris is preparing to plant quite an orchard, Prof. Schauer will plant an addition to his present orchard.

Jones Mnulsby have already laid off for a 20 acre addition to their Olive Hill orchard. W. W. Stilwell will make some additions to his find young orchard, just comiug into hearing. Everybody up the canyon as far as Ben Wileys and Win.

Forresters will plant more or less trees this winter. Tii is section is improving very rapidly and the reason of it is we have cheaper and better land than anywhere else in the county. We will have a good road to La Gracioso station this summer and an effort will be made to ship the bulk of our produce from that point. Mr. and Mrs.

Cash Glines gave a Christmas tree at their house and the Martin families, Haydens and other relatives were present and spent a very enjoyable evening. There was a dance in the school house Christmas eve and in spite of the rain a big crowd turned out and stimulated by the excellent music furnished by Bill Gage and his accompaniment they danced away tiie night in regular holiday style. Mrs. W. W.

Stillwell has been quite sick the past week but is reported Lefore lLo Pulllc- ie costumes sire beautiful. The let -expressive. The characters are taking. The dialogue are en tertaming. The whole effect is pleasing throughout.

Beside, it is high toned and elevating to taste aud morals. Nothing in it is frivolous, much Jess debasing. Mr. Lark Thornburg, as Santa Claus, is a decided success. Fiaulc Thornburg, as Frost King, is decidedly chilling in general effect, but know how to smile withal.

The goddessea and the fairies perform their various parts well. The cliildreus bed scene, with Santa Claus visit is the crowning scene, and once seen, is not soon forgotten. Tickets may he had at Barney Martins, at 25 cts. Children under twelve 15 cts. Reserved seals 35c ts.

Hoots will be open at 7 :30. The curtain will be raised at 8. Mrs. Will Hosmer is directress. the musical See notice to tax pavers of Santa Maria School District in this issue.

Let ever one turn out to the meeting next ednesday evening. Service at the Presbyterian Church to-morrow morning and evening. Morning subject, -A New Years Sermon. If your bristles are up aud you feel smoky just drop into Harris a few moments and you will come out puffing away with a smooth surface and perfectly happy. OBITUARY.

The Times wishes Its many patrons a happy New Year. Mr. Squires of Santa Barbara was in town on business this week. Small pieces of gold taken in exchange for large silver pieces at Lut-neskys Jewelry Store. Mrs.

G. C. Smith spent the week at Santa Barbara attending the lectures of Hamlin Garland. Miss Ethel McGuire of Guadalupe went to San Francisco on Wednesday last on a visit to relatives and friend. Last year, of 7029 persons killed on the steam railroad of the country 2260 were employes.

Of 541,183,988 passengers carried only 293 were killed. Every body remarked that there were more straDgers in town last Monday than ever before which is ono of the evidences of our rapidly increasing population. Charles Phoenix who has beon residing on the M. M. farm has purchased a half interest in a butcher business in Arroyo Grande and will make that his future home.

A highly enjoyable time in spite of the rain is reported from Guadalupe The tree was well patronized and the literary program was interesting and well carried out after which all went to the hall and enjoyed a social dance. Mr. Stubblefield of the San Luis Obispo Nursery Company has opened the companys tree yard on Broadway just south of Lierly Blossers livery stable. He has a fine lot of trees on hand and is selling at reasonable rates. His trees are all home grown.

J. Holman superintendent of the Suey made us a business call on Wednesday. He says the Suey has lost no stock this winter and that if the present fine growing weather continues a few days longer all will be well for another year. A number of farmers have expressed themselves as willing to bond their property to the amount of $10. per acre for the purpose of getting that muddy river water turned into the land during the winter season.

This is evidence that irrigation is the next big problem to be solved. Santa Maria is talking incorporation says the Lompoc Journal: The Times very sensibly favors the measure as of great importance to the future prosperity of the town. We hope to hear of the City of Santa Maria soon with our old friend, W. L. Adam, as Mayor and T.

C. Nance as Marshal. Richard Wylie who recently re turned to Santa Maria from Texas where he conducted a very successful business the past two years, has purchased the H. C. Hobsons stock of goods and proposes to carry on a general grocery business on a cash basis 1 which means small margins and a lib- 1 pleasure in certifying that I eral patronage.

have have had a Gem Wind Mill A little boy from the Boys and I pumping water 165 ft. for me during Girls Aid of San Francisco, who had Jtiie pa-t 5 months and am more than been sent to Miguel Carranza some pleased with the ease with which it months ago was called buck by his uloes its woik. I might also add that aunt and another bov will be sent iu I have not been on the tower since LEITEB FfiOtf LOS AX4ELES. By James Lind, Formerly From Grove, This Valley, Pine Los Angeles Cal. Dec.

19 1892. Ed. Times I take the privilege of writing you thinking tiiat a few items from this section might prove interesting to your readers. Tnere is a great deal of building and improvement going cn in the city. Many fine residences are being built, streets widened and paved and all kinds of improvements are going on everywhere.

The weather is very pleasant. We have had a few slight frosts the past few nights. The large orange groves full of fruit and foliage, with the green hills for a back ground form a different picture from what one sees in the eastern States at this time of the year. I spent last Saturday and Sunday at Whittier, I visited the Reform School and saw the cadets in dress parade. I also met Mr.

Henry Triplett, formerly of Santa Maria, who is one of Whittiers most enterprising farmers. Another former SantaMarian whom I met was Father Kelsey of whom many of your readers have a kindly remembrance; lie is still hale and hearty and in good spirits. I also met Mr. Buchanan and wife, late of Garey but now residing at this place. I am getting along fine with my studies and can say to my acquaintances who de-ire a business education that there is no institution of a similar character that offers better facilities than the Los Angeles Business College.

With kind regards to all I remain, Yours truly. Jas. M. Lind. A number of important raffles took place intown on Saturday' last.

The $50 carving set at Kiehl Storeys was won by A. H. Orr. A $50 dressing case at Barney Martins was carried away by Jas. Lertoria.

At the same place a S10 manicure set was won hv Dr. Marsh. The big doll at McMillans fell into the hands of Ed-1110 Coblentz. ADVERTISED LETTER LIST. Following is the list of letters remaining in the Post Office at Santa Maria Dec.

31st. Persons calling for said letters will please say, -advertised. Preston Jones, James Maddock, Antonio Matias, James Martila, Augustine Slack. A. V.

Cox. P. M. Andrew Peterson, who owned and operated a large dairy and fruit rauch just across the liver died on Tuesday evening last or peritonities. He had been ailing all winter but was not considered seriously ill until a short time before he died.

He leaves a wife and six little girls to mourn his unto mey death. His liberal views and public spiritedness made him on of 1 ul11 LATE DI8PATCHES' Tickingc of the Telegraph Giving News from Various Sources. Sacramento, Dec. 27. Though the river lias readied twenty-seven feet nine inches, seven inches higher than ever before known, the neapJo fed safe and no danger of flood is feared.

Hamburg, Dec. 28. -The Chotora continues to claim new victims here and the feeling of dread that warm Weather will Herald the approach of another season of epidemic, grows in strength daily. San Francisco, Dec. 28.

Lor-ing Pickering, senior proprietor of the Morning Call of this city, died at 8:45 this morning. Yuba Ciy, Dec. 28. The rivers are falling slowly hut the water coming down from the north via Gridley and Live Oak, through the fields is causing considerable damage to grain. San Francisco, Dec.

28. Justice John R. Sharpstein of the supreme court, it reported to be critically ill. We have overcoats both large and small that will go all over you and at your own price. W.

A. H. Co. Mr. and Mrs.

Lincoln have returned from their Santa Cruz mountain ranch and are again at home on Orchard Avenue for the season. Itiehl Storey have a two-gang Eureka plow and a ten-foot second hand Ilalliday windmill, both in good order and for sale cheap. Now is your time to get dross goods; we are taking stock and find we have lots of it. Come in right now and get a reduction, W. A.

H. Co. Quite a number of brand new Swiss arrived on Friday mornings express en route for Guadalupe. Mr. McCarty of San Francisco visited the past week with his cousin.

Mrs. Jerry Donovan near Guadalupe. Mrs. Wm. Oakley of the Alamo visited with here mother and relatives and friends at Arroyo Grande the past week.

Our show case is fuller than ever of handkerchiefs to suit your fancy. W. H. Co. Dont ask our merchants over attentive to-dav because they are nil hs, mtin.

str.nL- all busy taking stock. J. F. Beeson was in town yesterday making arrangements for a big season of tiee spraying. Mrs.

Nellie Hall of Ahinglon 111. is visiting her cousin Miss Louie Johnson ol this place. R. W. Nuttall requests us to state that the rumor that the new attorney, Mr.

Austin could be found at Mr. Nuttalls office is a mistake, he having notified Mr. Austin that he could not be so accommodated. II. H.

Johnson of Guadalupe was in town yesterday disposing of the last of liis cheese for the season. He is making butter now and is feeding a ton of beets, a big load of pumpkins and another of hay each day to 60 cows. He eays it pays. NOTICE TO Taxpayers and Electors of Santa Maria School Ditrict are cordially in- ited to be present at a meeting at McMillan's llallon Wednesday evening January 4th 1893, at 8 oclock, at which will be rtiscussed the proposition of building a primary school building in Santa Maria School District. By order of tne Boaid of Trustees.

L. E. Blochsan, Caleb Sherman, C. Nance. Santa Maria, Dec 28, 1892.

Santa Barbara Savings AND LOAN BANK OFFICE: WITH THE COMMERCIAL BANK GEO. 8. EDWARDS President E. B. HALL Vice-President W.

B. METCALF Cashier INTEREST PAID ON DEPOSITS. JEST Money Loaned on Real Estate. Ifouis Heyd. Cleaning and Dyeing Black.

Old garments made to look as neat as new. Country orders promptly attended to. Address LOUIS HEYD, San Luis Obispo. Mrs. Rice, i a the day the null was put up.

I bought the same from Messrs. Bell Bryaut, agents. Very Respectfully. S. B.

Schauer. THE UNION HIGH SCHOOL. The Santa Maria Union High School and the 8th ami 9th years of the Santa Maria Schools will open Monday, Jan. 9. 1893.

1 will he at the school house Saturday afternoon, Jan. 7. for the purpose of clas-ifying new pupils or conferring with the old ones in regard to the work of the coming term. It is hoped all will be on hand promptly Monday morning J. Denton, Prin.

The Barker Ca3. The case of J. L. Barker against Superintendent Thurmond, after occupying the attention of the Superior court for the last five days has at last come to an end. It took four days to hear the testimony of witnesses and the argument of lawyer, after which it was given to the jury.

The jury was out nearly twenty-four hours and not being able to agree on a verdict they were discharged by the court. Then on motion of the district attorney the case was dismissed on the ground tiiat there was not sufficient evidence to secure the conviction of the defemlent. A Mystery. A few days ago some of the work-hands on Joe Kaisers farm up the valley had occasion to visit an unfrequented spot at the far side of the hill pasture and while workiug in the canyon one of them chanced to spy a box partly hidden in the brush near the cret cf an adjacent cliff. The mens curiosity ivas aroused and they proceeded at once to investigate the mystery.

They found the box to be a coal oil case eitting near the entrance to a subterranean cave in the rocks, where they found a-hes and charcoal that had been burned since the recent rains; they- also found tracks of a barefoot man the sand on the floor of the cave. Investigation still continues but the mystery is yet the most popular and influential men this community. The K. of P. of Nipomo conducted the funeral services i and members of that order here, as well as the Foresters joined in the I procession which carried hia remains to their final resting place in the Santa Maria Cemetery.

The sympathies of the Times are extended the bereaved wife and family. The Cheapest place to buy the best quality of shoes in town is at Cox Coxs store at the Post Office building. BAIN EE00ED. The following rain record for season to date was reported by W. A.

G. flAIITA MARIA TIMES PUBLISHED Every Saturday. jBJttrmtDAY. DECEMBER 31- 1892 Coisi Steamship Company. Steamers Corona and Santa Rosa leave For Karford for San Francisco direct.

Jan. 7, io, is, 19. 24. 28 For San Francisco, calling at 8autaCruz, Mon Ora. San Simeon and Cayucos, steamer Loa Angeles and Eureka.

Jan. 4, 8, 13, 17, 22, 26, 31 For San Diego, calling at San Pedro and San at Barbara, steamers Santa Rosa and Corona Jan. 3, 6, XX, 15, 20, 24, 29 For Newport Beach, calling at San Pedra Aneneme, Ventura. Santa Barbara, Gaviota aer Los Angeles and Eureka. Jnn, 4, 9, 13, 18, 22, 27, 31 GOODALL.

PERKINS General Agents. San Francisco. S. B. Schauer ol Pine Grove was in town Tuesday.

Furnished house to let. Inquire Of Mrs. M. E. Bell.

San Francisco has had 8.59 Inches of rain this season to date. Dr. A. J. Miller, of Deer Dodge Montana arrived in town last night.

Several fine monuments were erected in our cemetery the past Week. Earnest Wickenden of Foxen Valley spent Friday and Saturday last in town. Jno Hughes. Jno Hopper and Steve Fesler spent Monday night in Dos Alamos on business. Yes Sib you can get superior claret by the bottle or gallon at Web-el's.

Try It and be convinced- C. B. Drumm of the South Side -Was In town on Monday. He says the Xnesa is thoroughly soaked. Jim Drumm of Pine Grove was in Monday and reported the sandhill toads packed like the beach.

Bev. Mr. Kelsey informs us that lie expects Rev. McCollough to arrive here one week from to-dny. Arroyo Grande talks of putting down sidewalks as J.

F. Beckett is accumulating a large quantity of bitumen. Jas. Elliott was in town Monday after a four horse load of furniture and fixtures for his new house in Garey. B.

E. Battles was in town the early part of the week he is talking of planting a large arricot orchard this winter. Bev. J. H.

McCollough will conduct services at Christian Church Jan. 8 th and each night thereafter until further notice. Mr. Willman of San Miguel spent a few days in our valley this week; he was never here before and is much pleased with our valley. Jake Williams came down on Monday just to state that Cat Canyon had the merriest Christmas of many years, it rained all day.

The contested election in San Xinis county for Sheriff Fish vs. ONeal was decided in the Superior Court in favor of ONeal. Are we going to organize a building and loan association? San Luis Obispos building and loan association "las $47,624 loaned to its members. Geo. Childs after a weeks visit with his sister Mrs.

McKenzie and family, departed on Monday last to resume duties as a traveling grocery-man. J. B. Cash of Pine Grove made us a pleasant call on Thursday. He reports a merry Christmas which wound up with a big rain and a big dance.

Bobert Earl of the Garey Bradley tract was in the early part of the week laying in a supply of provisions and other necessaries preparatory to a long and busy seed time. Attorneys, Stewart and Sherman connected their office with Santa Maria Bank by telephone this week. Harry Marsh adjusted the instrument and put up the connecting wire. J. H.

Stewart of Garey is preparing to farm it on a large scale this year; he was in town Monday lajing in supplies and completing arrangements for the seasons work. Henry Stowell returned a few days since from Santa Barbara, where he had been the past week attending his son Frank who has been very low with typhoid fever; he is much better at present. There was a cascaron party at the Valenzuela residence on Broadway last Saturday evening. There was quite a large crowd present and dan cing and other amusements were indulged in. H.

H. Johnson of Guadalupe was in town the early part of the Week on business; he says he is making good headway with bis collections on the subscriptions to the F. depot grounds at that place. The Los Alamos Central says that Thos. H.

Hicks, late prorpietor of the Lompoc and Los Alamos stage line, is a prominent candidate for the U. S. Marshalship of the Southern District of California. The Arroyo Grande Herald says: A dashing young lady of Ibis valley has plunged her family into the deepest grief by elopiDg with a young Mexican. As a wish of the unhappy father the names are withheld.

The Lompoc Record says: The telephone is iu full and complete operation between Lompoc and all towns South. We can now talk, face to face with our Los Angeles and Santa Barbara friends for space of three minutes for 75 cents. Messrs Grover and German were digging fruit trees for Jones Mauls-by on Thursday last. Their entire stock was sold to the San Luis Obispo Nursery Co. and they will be delivered to local planters.

Editor Clevenger of Arroyo Grande paid our town a business visit on Wednesday last returning by Thursdays express. He reports everything quiet in that section and prospects for a big fruit crop another season. The Santa Maria Social Club has been reorganized and will give their first weekly dance at McMillans Hall on Saturday evening Jan. 7 1893. Spectators will be admitted free but those who intend dancing will be expected to pay at the door.

Services at the Christian Church Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. Morning theme, Retrospection, eyening, Time.

All cordially invited. Sunday school will be in the morning hereafter, beginning at 10 oclock. Don't forget the hour. Lake View furnishes the sand that enters into the foundation of the new warehouses at Sun Luis Obispo. There are vast deposits of this mineral in onr valley and it is mined with- at stripping.

The easiest method grl Sound for handling it is by drifting, Last Saturday it raiued hard all day and as the prospect for a gathering at the Christmas Tfee that night was anything but fiatteriug the committee resolved to postpone it till the following Tuesday. The weather being glorious both Sunday and Monday the proposition was reconsidered and ns Santa Claus wired us that lie could be with us Monday night all hands were notified and on that night we had our Christmas Tree. The first part of the program consisted in songs and speeches by the school children. They all did nicely. Then a song was sung to introduce Santa Claus and thereupon he made liis appearance much to the joy of the little folks and the work of distribute ing the presents began.

Every child from babyhood to fifteen years of age received two large hags of choice candy and nuts. Many presents were distributed and every one thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. After adjournment several couples stayed to participate in a social dance for a few hours. About 2 A. M.

all parties adjourned sine die, declaring tiiat they had passed a most enjoyable evening from first to last. George Childs, brother of Mrs. McKenzie of Santa Maria was in town Monday niglit and took supper with his old time friends J. S. Curryer and family.

Sirs. Geo. C. Smith passed through here last Sunday eu route for Santa Barbara. A party of young and middle-aged folks spent last Thursday at the river to have a good time and to see if the salmon were running, as they all returned safely it is fair to conjecture that the salmon did not run oyer them, in fact they said they did not see any running, walking or out on the lands feeding as Frank Barnes thought they might be.

They are gains' again when the salmon do run and then there will be a collision. Squire. Big lot of coal oil heaters at R. Ss. Gera City Barber Shop for a sea foam.

Only 15 cts. Apples, oranges, all fruits in season at Stephen's. Free lunch and beer only acts a glass at Bianchis. For bottons) in at Longs shop. Chappo returned from a trip to the city a few days ago and reports a very pleasant time.

F. D. Oakley of Lompoc spent a few days in town this week visiting relatives and friends. He says Lompoc is lively since the rain. Messrs Heath and Church came down from the Cuyama on Thursday last aud report the new grade around the narrows badly damaged by the recent rains.

They had to come through the narrows. P. FISriER. NEWSPAPER ADVEPTISING Agent, 21 Merchant Exchange. San Francisco, ia our authorized agent.

This paper is kept ou file in hisottice A gang plow (two 12 good order. Inquire Ornamental Trees Shrubbery, Roses, Bulbs, Plants, Rowers, I will have tor sale during the winter months, the finest selected slock of above named varieties ever sold in our home market. Call or Address, L. E. Bi.ochman.

Santa Maria, Cal. GEO. C. SMITH, THE LEADING IEALt ESTATE flGENT Best and Cheapest Investments in the State. 2 All Information Free.

Santa Maria, Cal. GOOD PASTURE ALL THE YEAR ROUND. Having Leased The Point Sal Rancho For a Term of Five Years. I am prepared to take stock on reasonable terms at any season of the year. Plenty of feed and good running spring water.

W. B. Hosmer. PLAIN SEWING OF ALL KINDS Gentlemens shirts and under wear a specialty. Residence Chapel Street, one door east of Crosbys Lodging House Mrs.

Lewis. T. JETER Santa Maria, Stands at the Head ot the Profession for house, siGgsr AND Ornamental Painting. DECORATING SPECIALTY- Joa Pohcta, Ths Mr Salts pffi, Bakes the A best fitting clothes in the State at 25 per cent lees than any other house on the Pacific Coast. Pants Frog $5.

Bale for self-measurement and Sample, sent free to any address. 203 lostgMsenr St, Bl lariat 8 till u4 U12 bidet St, 8ufhadutt Mr. and Mrs. J. F.

McKee of the Alamo were in town Thursday evening. The young people are specially invited to hear Rev. Kelsey on Sunday evening. Remember his subject is Time. The Santa Maria Roller Mills have shut down for a fow days during which time their entire set of rollers will return from a trip to Fiisco with a new face.

As the Christian Church had no Christmas tree this year, the little folks leceived their presents, booklets candy, at the close of the afternoon Sunday School on Sunday last. C. J. Russell was in the valley this week with a land hunter. He is preparing to plant more orchard next month.

Notice All members of the local order of Foresters are requested to be present at the next regular meeting on Friday eveuing next. Election of officers and other important business will be transacted. Dr. E. E.

Knight, veterinary surgeon and dentist, late of San Luis Obispo has permanently located in Santa Maria. He comes highly complimented hv those who have employed him. He makes dental work a specialty but does all kinds of veteri-anary work. I. N.

McGuire went to Arroyo Grande on Tuesday evening hist to install the newly elected officers of the F. A. M. lodge at that place. The three principal officers for the ensuing vear are B.

C. Ide, W. Dr. Clark S. Mr.

Pool J. W. Mr. M. visited a number of old time acquaintances and reports everybody prosperous and happy.

Worlds Fair Souvenir Coin, A subscription list is now opened at the Great Wardrobe for all those who desire one of those much talked of World's Fair Coins as all well know the government will issue 5,000,000 of these 50 cent coins and they are all sold at one dollar each for the benefit of the Worlds Fair. Now the Great Wardrobe has arranged for a number of these coins and any one who desire3 can subscribe for ono by paying one dollar and will receive a certificate entitling the bearer to Tine of these coins as soon as they arrive. Respectfully, The Great Wardrobe. Card of Thanks. We desire to return our sincere thanks to the friends who so kindly-assisted us with their ail and sympathy during the sickness, death and burial of our dear husband, father and grandfather.

In behalf of all. Minerva M. Thornburg. Sophie B. Jones.

M. Thornburg. Jesse Thornburg. DRESSMAKING LESS0N3. Ladies who wish to learn dressmaking and to cut and fit their own dress will call on Miss Ella Hourihan.

Agent for the ladies Tailor system. A new lot of fine perfumery for Xmas just arrived at Geo. Ludewigs The best of claret for 50 cts a gallon at T. B. Bianchis.

Barley crushed every Saturday at Bert Macks machine shop. Place your orders for trees and shrubbery with L. E. Blochmam. Dont fail to look at the new articles in all lines at P.

W. Jones Popular Drug Store. On The Corner. But few people realize what a complete and practically inexhaustible stock of books, papers, periodicals, tablets, wall and decorating paper, in fact anything that is paper or made of paper, can be found at Barney Martins. Eveiybody goes there for daily papers and for the latest bulletin news and that is what enables him to keep a stock unequaled anywhere except in the largest cities.

He also handles school books, notions, candies and cigars. His stock is all high grade and prices very reasonable. It will pay you well to take a good look through liis store. Rubber goodB at Cox shoe store. Go to Harris the Hart House barber.

Silver ware and jewelry going cheaper than ever at Lutneskys. Blochmans mampoth stock of roses will be here after Jan. 1st. John Conway and wife returned to town po Wednesday after a weeks visit with Mrs. Conways parents, Mr.

and Mrs. F. Wickendenjof Foxen valley. Earnest Wickenden came down yritk them. Mr.

Dr. Lucas and children who have been away visiting relatives and friends at Woodland, San Jose and other places returned homo a few days ago. Master Lee Lucas was quite sick while away but has entirely recovered and is sound and well again. Old chap, those robes at Wards puts me in mind of one; lets get one. Veiy well Chawley.

Cleveland smokes low tariff cigars, same as Harris keeps. First class steam beer on draught for 5cts a glass at B. T. Bianchis. Have you tried the new market Bianclii Bros.

Spectacles and eye-glasses in fine assortment at City Drug Store. Dr. Ketcham makes crown and bridge work a specialty. Mud shoes and high water boots at Coxs shoe store. Baby carriages only $8 at McMillans Store.

Good second hand piano for sale or rent at McMillans Hall. For cakes, pies and fine bread go to the City Bakery. Wards nine dollar harness takes the bakery. Jones Sons is the place to buv your holiday presents. G.

C. Smith had several land hunters looking about the valley the past few days and says several deals are on docket. man Card informs us that he lias dug liis trees and finds that he has a variety of tine trees yet on hand, chiefly apple and apricot. Coblentz Schwabacher have been more than busy the past week with waiting on customers and taking stock. J.

M. McCrosky of Long Valley wa in town yesterday. He says J. W. Holloways bov who was so dangerously ill some days ago is recovering rapidly.

Real Estate Beckett of Arroyo Grande is opening up a fine residence avenue just north of the business portion on the hillside and in consequence is enjoying quite a boom in town lot transfers inst now. MtKRIED. JACKSON KIFER San Joe, Dec. 7, 1832, Kev. Garnett olhoiatiug, Miss Mary Alice Kifer to Newton Jackson, all of Santa Clara.

DIED PETERON On the Nipomo, Dec. 27, 1892, Andrew Peterson, aged 37 years, 10 months and 21 days. Trees For Sale Messrs. Pike Kane, have on their place two and one half milos East of Garey some excellent fruit trees for sale consisting of the following varieties: Peaches, apricots, prunes, Kelsey Japan Plums, Nonpareil almonds, etc. Call at our place two aud oue half miles east of Garey, for terms.

Terms reasonable. PIKE KANE. Dolls! Dolls! Dolls! at Martins. Dissolution Notice And Notice jo Creditors. Notice is hereby given that the co-partner ship heretofore existing between F.

Bell and E. X. Bryaut, doing business at Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California, under the firm name and style of Bell Bryant, is this day hereby dissolved by mutual consent, All parties knowing themselves indebted to tbe above firm are requested to call and settle at once. B. F.

Bell, E. T. Ebvxkt. LAND NOTICE. Land Offiee San Francisco, Cal.

Dec. 16th. 1892 I Notice is hereby given that the following-named settler has filed notice of his Intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before Judge of the Superior Court of Santa Barbara UouDty at County Seat nn Saturday Feb. 18th 1893. viz: Johu B.

II ib be Us, Pre-emption D. -S -26643 for the lots 3 and 4 Sec 33 lot 4 Sec. 34 and SE of SE4 Sec. 28 Tp. 8 N.

It. 34 S. B. He names the following witnesses to prove htg continuous residence upon aud cultivation of laid land, viz: I. N.

Dille.E. J. Shelp. Peter Low of Lompoc, Johu C. Dtlle of Santa Barbara, Cal.

JOHN F. SHEEHAN, (12 Sl-6w) Register. NOTICE. U. 8.

Land Office San Francisco. Cal. 1 December 6th, 1892, I Complaint having been euteied at this Office by Mrs Hannah Quatman against Mathew Mon-heim, his heirs and legal representatives for abandoning his Homestead Entry No, 9976, dated October 17tli, 1888, upon the lots 3, 4 and 5 and SE(4 Of Sec. 6, Township 9 N. Range 25 S.

B. in Santa Barbara County, California with a view to the cancellation of said ent-y, the said parties ere hereby summoned to appear before the Register and Receiver of the U. Si Land Ofiice at San Francisco, ou the 25 day of January, 18S3, at 10 oclock A. to respond and furnish testimony concerning aid alleged abandonment. Wm.

A. Stuart, Attorney for contestant. T. B. SHANNON, (12-17-6W) Receiver.

Total 4.88 RES0LTTI0NS OF CONDOLENCE. hereas, it has pleased the Supreme Baler of the Universe to remove from our midst oar well-beloved brother Andrew Peterson, then-fore, be it Resolved: That in the death of Brother Peterson, the Independent Order of Foresters has lost a zealous worker in its cause, a true brother, and one whose example is worthy of imitation by all Foresters Resolved: That we extend onr heartfelt sympathy to tbe bereaved family, and (net that all Foresters will regard them as objects of their care. Resolved: That copy of tnese resolutions be spread upon the minutes, and published 1 both Santa Maria papers. J. E.

Hamilton,) H. E. Snow. Committee. Arch McNeil.

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FOREIGN AND AMERICAN MARBLE AND GRANITE. his place. Little Bruno as he is called did not want to go back but he was tagged and put on the train Wednesday by Judge Thornburg according to orders. There is lots of la grippe, influenza, colds or whatever you please to call it and do not forget that Baumans soda is a sure preventative. Get it by the dozen and keep it in the house.

It is the cheapest medicine you can buy'. Dont buy just aDy thing lots of soda is worthless get Baumans, it is absolutely pure. Mr. Stanleys big dray team took a notion to have a little run on Saturday last and was making a bee line for for Crosbys bus when Frank Jessee risked his life by intercepting them just in time to save a bad smash up. As a recognition of his bravery he received a fine gold watch from Mr.

Stanley. On the 10th Inst. Supt. Thurmond apportioned $9,200 of the county school fund among the various districts. Agricola.

Garey, Guadalupe, Laguna, La Graciosa, Los Alamos, Oak Yale, Olive, Tine Grove, Pleasant Yalley, Point Sal, Sisquoe, Suey, Tep-esquet, Washington, Rice, received $100 each while Santa Marias apportionment was $400. Preaching service in the M. E. Church to-morrow forenoon and evening by the pastor. Rev.

Mr. Weaver. Subject of morning sermon. A look at the Past and the Future, appropriate to the New Year. In the evening the third of the series of popular lectures will be given.

Subject, -Getting out into the World or Leaving Home. All are cordially invited to these services. J. S. Denton returned from Santa Barbara on Tuesday evening.

He says the sea was very rough and there was a great deal of seasickness on board. He came up as far as the Santa Ynez river last Saturday but failing to get across, returned to Santa Barbara and took the next steamer north. He says the Thurmond case is settled and every body glad of it. B. F.

Bell is out of the merchan-tile business and is now a full fledged farmer. He has two ranches, one south of town and the other, the Geo. Trott place, up the valley. After a few more days of preparation he expects to take a trip down the coast to be gone several weeks Mr. Bell is well and favorably known throughout this section as a successful business man.

Mr. Jones of the Swiss Union has returned from his recent trip to Los Angeles and reports much heavier rains down that way than we had here. He says he made arrangements to get a slice off of that 1,500,000 acre tract recently forfeited by the Southern Pacific Railway, upon his return home he received a letter from C. W. Merritt stating that he had pulled through his small pox attack and was coming out all right.

The Presbyterians struck something new, neat and nobby when they substituted for Christmas tree, wire netting stretened at the back of the room and when the presents were tastefully arranged thereon, it made a pleasing attraction. The Methodists placed their tree just inside the door and upon entering the room it seemed like going into the deep woods in the east in mid-summer when all nature Is in full bloom. Both trees were a graud success in spite of the rain. Miss Carrie Goodfellow who has been attending school in Oakland came down on the Santa Rosa last Saturday to spend vacation with her parents at Guadalupe. The steamer could not land at Port Harford on account of the heavy storm and carried all passengers to Santa Barbara.

Miss Goodfellow came over on the stage. She reports the roughest trip the Santa Rosa has ever experienced. I over the hurricane deck and breaking i in the skylight. one wave washing PIONEER LIVERY, FEED SALE STABLE. CUAS.

HcCARLET, lropr. A SA HORSES BOARDED BY'DAY, WEEK OR MONTH. Finest Turnouts IN THE TOWN. 4 '4 ''4 '4' '4 Santa Maria Marble Granite Works, W. L.

RECORD, Proprietor DEALER INI SO BSE ONES, ABLETS, OPING. Write for Designs and Prices. de Oaerntreet. SANTA BARBARA, CAL. Take your Worlds Fair jeliey to L.

E. Blochman either at the store or residence. R. W. utall received a few days ago the certificate of his appointment by Governor Markham to a position on the Board of Trustees or the 37th Agricultural District.

Mr. Nuttall has always taken great interest in our local fairs and it was chiefly owing to his exertions that the organization ol our district was brought about and his appointment is but a fitting recognition of past favors. He will make an active, earnest worker on the Board. W. L- Record, the wide awake marble cutter and tombstone man of Santa Barbara has furnished the majority of the fine monuments in our cemetery.

He haa been on this coast a great many years and magnifiicent specimens of his work can be seen in almost every cemetery from Monterey to San Diego. He is one of those jovial fellows whom it is a pleasure to meet and this coupled with his square dealing has made many friends and a lucrative business. See ad In to-days Times. Mr. E.

Morrison was missed from our streets several days last week and the report was circulated that he was sick. When he made his appearance again his many friends were anxiously inquiring after his health, wheq he informed them that he had not been sick at all but that during the fall campaign he grew so enthusiastic as to work several Sundays without knowing it and being naturally of a religious turn he was simply making his creator, the time lost in good to Mack Roemer, Wagon-Maker, Blacksmith, Horse-Shoer and Machinist. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Cor. Broadway GO TO Wasg-atts Store.

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