The Santa Maria Times from Santa Maria, California • 3

HUASNA ITEMS. THE UNION HIGH SCHOOL. Concert Pcstponed. SISQU00 HAPPENINGS. SANTA MARIA TIMES PUBLISHED Every Saturday.

SATURDAY. MARCH 4 1893 Go to Wasgatts for choice candies, nuts and knick-knacks. Fresh vegetables, truits, groceries and provisions at bed rock cash prices at Wasgatts. The Mexican state of Tobasco shipped 500,000 lizard skins to the United States last year. Miss Jennie Beard, formerly teacher at Point Sal is now instructing a class at tho Etrella in lustre painting.

What wa3 once the heart of the Wisconsin pine region is now importing that timber from Washington State. Mrs. E. J. Clark returned from her Santa Barbara trip a few days ago she expects to go to Los Angeles soon.

Patronize Mrs. Dickes at the City Barber Shop. Everything neat and tidy and none but first-class workmen employed. The old Meherin Wharf is now a thing of the past, ednesday morning the high seas washed the whole thing away. Lompoc.

R. E. Jack, of San Luis Obispo, representing a syndicate, has purchased the Coffee Rice place hear Arroyo Grande; paying $50,000. Uncle Henry Cox made us a business call on Thursday. He has hired a man to run the farm and will devote his enl ire time to caring for his orchard.

The only complete line of stationery in town is as Mai tins; I10 also carries a complete stock of confections, cigars, toys and notions in endless variety. P. W. Jones the Popular Druggist has just finished fencing his ranch and making other improvements; he has also planted an orchard of 1,000 almonds. The unprecedented sale of school shoes at Cox Coxs shoe store attests the quality of the goods.

Those who have tried them once will have none other. Our local K. of P. lodge Is gaming ground more rapidly than ever; 17 new members initiated at tho last meeting. The entire membership now numbers 75.

See ad call and settle. See ad white lady cook ah ted. See Biauchi Bros, dissolution. Mr. Starkweather, the money lender is at Los Alamos.

J. R. Wolf wont to San Luis yesterday on a business trip. Mr. and Mrs.

J. F. McKee of tbe Alamo were in town Thursday. The Santa Ynez County division bill passed tho house 61 to 9. VV.

R. Sloan of the Jesus Maria was in town yesterday. Bert Calkins drove over from Zaca ranch on business Thursday. Mr. and Mrs.

B. Pezzoni went to San Luis yesterday on a business trip. E. T. Bryant and A.

Ward aro off to-day far a hunt on the Alamo if it dont rain. Ed, Charles and J. P. Black of tho Huasna wero all in town one day this week. Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Newman returned from a visit to Los Alamos on Wednesday. L. M. Kaiser made our town a business call Thursday returning Friday to S.

L. O. Geo. Nicholson returned tho middle of tho week from a ten day trip to the Carisa where he has a fine claim in Elk Horn valley. W.

P. Kemp is superintending some road construction woik on the road just west of John Rices leading across Green Canyon. Arnbros Turk of Los Alamos was in town on Saturday last with his Clydesdale Stallion, one of the finest of his family in tho State. Lawerence Jensen of theNipomo mesa made us a business call yesterday he reports splendid grain prospects in tiis section. A Gorman statistician finds the most unlucky day of the week, so far as accidents to human beings are concerned, is not Friday, but Monday.

Judge Scott of San Luis has purchased the Lucas Hall and has appointed M. Thornburg as agent who will attend to the renting, collecting, etc. If the licir has been made to grow a natural color 011 bald heads in thousands of cases, by using Halls Hair Renewer, why will it not in your case? Where will the Agricultural Pavilion be located and who will donate the grounds? This is a business proposition as it will greatly increase tho 1 Go to the City Barber Shop. Jas Beattie makes suits to fit. Seo notice, change in firm of E.

Farrington Co. Second hand piano for rent or for sale at McMillans. Peach trees, apricots, plums and almonds are in bloom. Nice baby buggies for sale at McMillans for only $8 each. A big lot of new style dress goods, just opened this week at Has-lams.

Ed. Morris is butchering hundreds of calves for the San Francisco markets. If you are prepared to pay cash for groceries go to Wasgatts and got your moneys worth. Will Hosnier paid Los Alamos a business visit on Wednesday last, returning Thursday morning. Now is the time to plant your second garden; seeds planted now will mature vegetables by harvest time.

Notice The ladies aid society of the Christian Church will do sewing at private houses on afternoons for 1. If you aro interested in fruit, call at the Times offico and get a copy of the latest State Horticultural Report. The constitutional amendment which exempts personal property under S500 from taxation has become a law. H. H.

Johnson was in town Tuesday; he advocates two years from now as the better time for dividing our county. Fresh vegetables at your door every day from the wagon of H. E. Smith, proprietor of tho Santa Maria gardens. John Long is building a number of fine wagons for local customers.

His vehicles never fail to give perfect satisfaction. On Friday of last week Joaquin Fernandez, a wealthy ranch owner in Los Alamos valley, died suddenly of paralysis of the heart. Mrs. B. F.

Bell writes that they are temporarily located at San Bernardino where she desires the Times to pay them weekly visits. You dont have to smoko when you go to the Hart House Barber Shop but if you really want a good cigar, Harris can supply you. If you are not paid up a year in advance you are entitled by paying up to one of the few numbers yet remaining on our premium list. Now is your time. The Chriswell property disposed of at public sale on Monday last, all went at good figures Mr.

Cavanaugh bought the building and lots on Mill street for $1,000, John Iliff of the South Side was in town on business Thursday. He has finished preparing a large tract for summer crop and his winter grain in looking well. It is reported that an extensive vein of coal was struck in the tunnel near San Margai ita this week. Strong indications have caused them to expect this from the first. Waite Ryan of San Luis will figure with you on road tanks and wagons whenever you are ready.

They also handle the necessary pumps, horsepowers, etc. Parties and picnics are all the go and they call for new dresses. Go to Miss Ilourihan to get them made on short notice. Satisfactory terms and a perfect fit guaranteed. A.

Leslie of Los Alamos, President or the 37th Agricultural District Association was in town Thursday taking a view of tho new Santa Maria racetrack and fair grounds. J. R. Itoemer of the firm of Mack Roemer has been laid off wifh a bad eye the past two weeks, caused by a piece of steel bar. It is likely that he will not be able to work for at least ten days longer.

Just think of it! They are actually hauling dirt from the sand hills to fill in the ruts on our streets and adjacent roads. The tables have turned. The next thing will be a corner on hard pan. Miss Young, of the Renters Cooperative Inventment Company left on Tuesday last for Los Alamos and other points south where she expects to transact considerable business for her company. Mr.

Pickle bought a fine cow a short time ago of John Houk and on Tuesday night last she broke her neck. She was tied with a rope around her neck, quite short and how she did it is a mystery, A Bit of What is Going on up the Valley and Neighboring Localities. Farmers are anxious their wheat, and barley. A singing school has been ed at Garey with Mr. Davis as leader.

There was a dunce at the Ilcaly House last Friday evening. A pleasant time is reported. Rev. Mr. Kelsey of the Santa Maria Christian Church prc-iched last Monday and Tuesday evening at the Olive School house.

We understand arrangements have been made whereby Rev. Mr. Lickard will have a regular appointment at Garey. A church is the need of the near future. A force of men are at work on the steep hill just above the bridge in the Tepusquet.

Canyon, widening the road aud making it otherwise safer for travel. Work on the new road from the Olive School house through the hills to Los Alamos, the contract of which was let a few weeks ago, lias been commenced and will perhaps be completed in five or six weeks. Amos. for rain on The Lost Mine Discovered. About one half mile east of the opening of the first tunnel this side of Santa Margarita an old mine has recently been discovered and identified as being the lost mine of the San Miguel Mission which was covered up over 40 years ago.

Several hundred feet of shafts and drifts still stand in a good state of preservatioas and several of the drifts end in good ore which essays from $200, to $1,000 in silver and $25 in gold. A mining district has been formed called the Alta and tbe whole tnouutain will doubtlees be covered with claims and prospectors. Worth Knowing. T. A.

Jones Son have been appointed agents for the sale of the Great American Importing Tea Cos celebrated teas, coffees and spiees. Fresh goods received every week. Being the largest importers and running 75 stores and agencies, this company guarantees the purest and freshest goods at import prices. Useful and handsome presents given to every customer. Try Colima Baking Powder a marvel of excellence.

The Laugherv House in San Luis i caught fire yesterday about 3 p. m. and the kitchen was burned down before tho flames were extinguised. Dressmaking AND Plain Sewing CALLON MRS. 0.

D. STEELE, Residence Chapel Street, north of Beatties Tailor Shop. Steele Large, Contractors and Builders Estimates Furnished on All Kinds of Buildings. Office and shop. New M.

E. Church. SANTA MARIA, Next to the CAL W. S. DUTTON, Contractor Sc Builder.

Job work of all kinds neatly And promptly attended to. Estimates finished on All kinds of building. SANTA MARIA. CAL. PIONEER Truckin and Express UST Orders Honored With Prompt Attention.

A. Stanley, Propr. The concert to lie given this evening in the M. E. Church, under Indirection of Mrs.

Hihiiit for the at of the M. E. Church has burn postponed to Friday evening March 10 and will he given in McMillan's Half I Light refresh meuts will l.e nf-j ter the concert. Following is pro grnmn Piano Duct Me-lam Andrews Soprano Solo, Flute. Mr.

lloMacr. Mr Mai k. Bav bolo Mr. S.nlev Duet Mrs. Hosnier, Miss Wood wnl Tenor Solo Thomlti Duet Mr.

Frank ihoruburg, M. A.r x. Chorus Dailies oprano Solof Guitar Aceompauiinettt Mi Stephens. Mias May, Soprauo, Alto Contralo, Piano Solo. Mrs.

lloMne. Trio. -Mrs. Iloatner, L. Thornburg, M.

A. CoX- At Tbe M. E. Church Tomorrow there will be preaching service at II A. M.

and 7 :30 P. M. by the pastor. The theme of the forenoon sermon will be The Blue-- Its Cause and Cure. In the evening the tenth lecture in course 011 the parable of the prodigal son, will bo delivered.

The title, The Kobe, The Ring, The Sandals and The Feast. The public in general and all strangers are cordially invited. Geo. T. Weaver.

Rev. Selvin C. Freer, Episcopal clergymam of Lompoc who was expected to preaeh here to-morrow announces that on account of sickness it will be impossible to come and has postponed his appointment one week, to March 12. BOBS. MAY On tbe ivipomo, Feb.

2b, 1893, to the wife of Geo. A. May, a sou. EMMEKSON Paletta, Feb. 27th, 1893, to the wife of Henry Kmmersou, a daughter.

P. FISHERNEWSPAPER ADVEPTISIhG Agent, 21 Merchants Exchange, San Fra -cisco, is our authorized Agent. This paper is kept on file iu his office- For Sale. Eighty good dairy cows aud 125 two year old and yearliugs. Stock can be seen at Henry Bonettis place six miles aouth of Santa Maria, For Sale.

If you want a good bargain In fancy dairy cows, numbering from 20 to fiO, inquire at this office for further reference. rm FOR Good Pasture You are invited to give me a call just north of the river. I have good pasture for aud cattle at reasonable rate-. CHAS. BESSENICS.

A. A. FOX, Pro pr. (gh4. Corner Monterey SAN LITIS OBISPO.

and Morro Streets, CALIFORNIA Registered Jersey Bull DRONX ECHO, 431. THE REGISTERED JEK hey Bull for breeding purposes, will be fouud At my place three miles southeast of town. Parties from a distance desiring to leave their eowsou my pasture for a few days can be accommodated. Term (5 payable nt the time of service. GRANT BATTLES i CAL.

It is in a Prosperous Condition and Growing Eapidly- A Times representative happened in at the High School rooms just as a class of 17 students were culled. to recite in Philosophy. Magnetism was the subj'ct in hand and the students showed their interest by prompt recitation and by strict attention wlule Professor Denton stopped them squarely in front of every difficulty and by a series of questions ami illustrations caused them to clear away the obstructions and 6tnooth over the rough places until it was a visible pleasure to pass over them. Professor Dentons illustrations, with the aid of the apparatus at hand, were intensely interesting even to an outsider and calculated to create class enthusiasm that will carry them through with a highly flattering record. A class was called in Latin while our representative was there which was also highly interesting; this class has been studying lalin but little over a year and Ca2s.tr is read in a fluent and masterly manner, which is truly remarkable, since this is the first regular class in Latin and reflects much credit upon the management.

Tbe Higti School shows thorough discipline and is in splendid working condition. There are over 30 students and (hey all show a deep interest in their work. Several new students are expected next term. The entire Union District now appreciates the advantages of a high school and the people are acting accordingly by sending their cliil Iren to reap the benefits. Many of these students come from the country and are doing some kind of work, before and after school hours and on Saturdays for their board.

This school is one of tbe attractions of our town ami is growing so rapidly that more commodious quarters are already needed and must come in the near future. This will be the leading question at the next meeting of the Union High School Board which occurs in next month when it is hoped that steps will be taken towards erect-iug the necessary buildings. Located in Santa Barbara. It is universally acknowledged that no young man or young woman is fitted for the active duties of to-day without a thorough business college course and we unhesitatingly recommend the Santa Barbara Progressive Business College for the following reasons. 1st The location is nil that could be sired with regard to business opportunities for graduates, healfhfulness, etc.

2nd It is thoroughly equipped in every department and five courses are taught, embracing shorthand, typewriting, telegraphy, a preparatory and a business course. 3d As to efficiency of the management the prominent business and professional men through out the country furnish abundant testimony. A number of their graduates are in successful business in this and every other town along the coast. An Amusing Corpse. San Francisco, Feb.

IS, 1S93. Ed. Peeps: A copy of your paper of recent dale announces my death, together with sundry observations touching my former residence in your county. Will you kindly correct the repo-t, that the friends I may have in Santa Barbara shall cease to regret my untimely demise? I appreciate the kindly remarks you were pleased to make upon the occasion of mv death, the more so, perhaps, as I still live to re.ul them but while I look upon it as the one opportunity of a life time, I am compelled to say that you are now at liberty to retract any statements that misinformation and the customs on such occasions may have induced you to make. Respectfully, Ciias.

G. Meakeu. Moi Ding Press, Feb. 22 County Official Expenses. Ed.

Times In your lust issue county Auditor Johnson furnished the public with a statement of county official expenses, but as receipts from the various offices were not given the following may be equally instructive to the public, as being derived from the same source. Official salaries $29,982 Clerks fees $3,824,90 Recorders 5,436,75 Sheriffs 4,956,77 Auditors 50,00 $14,268 Difference $15,714 1892 was an off year for business and it ie not unlikely that during the construction of railway in 18934, the fees of office in the new county should the bill pass would nearly cover tho amount required for salaries. Respectfully, A Citizen. An Evening In Ireland. The ladies of the Presbyterian rliurcii intend giying a series of national evenings during tbe coming months the inaugural one, an Irish evening to be given at McMillans Hall on the evening of March 17th.

No pains are being spared to make this first evening a The musical numbers and recitations will be Irish in sentiment rendered in true Irish style and costume. Admission 50 cts including a bountiful supper, to be given at close of entertainment. All are cordially invited to attend. The Damage bj Recent Storms Been Greatly Exaggerated. Has feti nee the last heavy rain our roads are in a bad condition, dangerous in some places.

Mr. Sol Kaiser paid us a visit last week lie said a bug of gold duet would not tempt him to drive over that road again iu its present stale. The damage however, has not been as great as reported; Ihe number of hogs, cattle and grain destroyed was much exagerated a litter of pigs that had just seen the light of day were swept off; two small calves and some grain wet was all the harm done. Chas Black and Mr. Adam were here two days unable to cross the river with their team they were going to get home anyhow, if they had to swim one of them tried it, hut was mighty glad to get back again to where he started from.

We visited the Adam ranch last Friday Charles, the new Majordomo was there alone the two violin players who for some time had delighted him with their strains, had just departed; he said he never knew before wiiat the word lonesome meant. A party of oung ladies anxious to see Mr. W. Palmers mountain ranch and his many curios, made him a visit; he received them in full lion suit having taken pcrcaution however, to omit the Indian teeth and snake rattles that once scared lady at a tandaugo on the Alamo. The ladies were charmed with the solitude and picturesque appearance of the place; the number and variety of snake skins all dressed and ready for the tailor; from the small button snake to the eighteen rattler; the human skull and bones that adorn the mantel seemed to startle them; not for all the world would they pass a night in that house.

The residents of Arroyo Seco are busy fixing up their orchards and gardens to supply as usual the early vegetables and water melons for the market. The vineyards of that locality produce the best wine in the. County. The dam built by Martin Lowe on the Porter Ranch to piotect the farming lands, and which was supposed to resist the deluge, lias been swept off like chaff before the wind. B.

Plymouth Rock Roosters. Fine breed Plymouth Rock roosters for sale at my place one mile north of town. E. H. SMITH, NOTIGE To ROAD CONTRACTORS.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of ihe County of Santa Barbara, State of California will on the 4th day of April ls.G open bids for keeping the roads in repair iu Road District Seven aud Nine, for one year, for two years, for three years and for four years. The bids are required to specify the amount per year for which the bidder will maintain the roads embraced In his bid. The Board reserving the right to let the contracts for one, two, three or four years, and also to reject any and all bids. Contractors will be required to give bonds equal to the amount of bids, if accepted. he follow ing are the specifications adopted by the Board for keeping iu repair the several public roads iu said County, to wit: I.

To establish a grade with sufficient round to carry otf all surface water aud allow none to stand thereon II. Keep ruts filled in, the same to he filled as soon as any portion of the roud is in need thereof and as soon as the same is dry enough to scrape and fill as aforesaid, aud at all times as aforesaid to keep the roadway smooth. III. lo fill chuck ho'es with clay, heavy soil or gravel only, the same to be determined and approved by the road commissioners of said supervisor district. IV.

ith he exception of the bridges span-he Santa Yne river and those in Gaviots niug the Santa vne river ana those iu Gaviota Pass, to keep all bridges and culverts in good repair and renew tuem when destroyed through ueglect or carlessuess of the contractor, the material therefor to be furnished by the couuty, delivered in Sauta Barbara. Lompoc. Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Maria aud Carpinteria highways. V. 'lo keep them clear from obstructions and in good repair aud destroy or cause to he destroveJ, in the mouths of July aud August of each year, all thistles.

Mexican cockleburs, or cockleburs of any kind and all noxious weeds growing ou any portion of the public highways or public roads in their districts. To cause banks to be graded, bridges and causewavs to be made where necessary, keep the same in good repair aud renew them wheu destroyed. VL To keep the ditches on each side of the road opeu and free from destructions and of sutlieient depth and grade to carry and drain the said roads of water. VIL To keep the culverts open and also the natural aud established channels for carrying off the water in low places: where culverts are necessary the contractor to put in culverts and to grade up tho road that water will not stand theieon, the material therefor to be furnished by the county, delivered at the several places above limned. The following is a description of Road District number seveu, to wit: Commencing at the Southern corner of Rancho Todos Santos, thence along the western aud northern boundary of Rancho Los Alamos to the liue between Sections 20 and 21, Tp.

9 N. K. 33 thence between Sections 20 and 21, 16 and 17, 8 and 9, Tp. 9 N. R.

33 to the Southwest corner of Section 4, Tp. N. R. 33 thence along the south boundary of Section 4 East to the Southeast corner of same; thence along East boundary of Sec. 4 north to northern boundary of Santa Barbara County; thence along the same Westerly to the Pacific Ocean: thence southerly to the southwest corner of Rancho Casmalia; thence along the southwest boundary of Rancho Casmalia and Todos Santos southeast to the place of beginning The following Is a description of the roads embraced in said district No, 7, to wit: Sec 1.

Commencing at the south west corner of land of Charles Mathison near G. Leonis; thence in a westerly direction to foot of Point Sul mountain and around Casmalia Rancho to intersection of Lompoc road. Sec. 2. Commencing at tbe Dntard Gate on line of Rancho Jesus Maria: thence including the County road to Arellaues Gate near house of J.

B. Arellaues. Sec. 3. Commencing at the corner West of and nea- house of J.

Rice on Guadalupe Read including road known as Green Canyon Road and all County Roads lying west of said road, including the Stokss road. Sec. 4. Commencing at and including the main traveled road from County line in middle of Santa Maria river and main road to San Luis Obispo, thence sooth to township line between Tp. 9 and 10, north west including all county Roads west to starting point of section 8 except the main traveled road from Santa Maria to west line of said section.

Sec. 5. Containing all the County Roads in Road District No. 7, lying East of the East line of Section No. 4 and north of the township liue between townships 9 and 10 north.

See.fi. Atlthatpait of Road District No. 7 lying south of line between townships 9 and 10 and westof P. R. R.

and including road to Arellaues Gate near house of J. B. Arellaues. Sec. 7.

A11 of that part of Hoad District No. 7 lying east of P. C. R. and south of township line between townships 9 and 10 north to E.

corner of Section 2 and including road on east side of said section 2 and south to line of district. remainder of Road District section 2 and south of township townships 9 and 10 to south 7. part of County Road from town of Santa Maria westerly section No. 3, being main road to is a description of Road Dis- Pacific Coast Steamship Company. Steamers Corona and Santa Rosa ftarford for San Francisco direct, Feb.

2, 6, ii, is, 20, 24, For San calling at Santa Cruz, Mon rey, San Simeon ami Cayncos, steamer i-o Angeles and Eureka. Feb, 4, 9, 13, 18, 22, 27, For San Diego, caling at San Pedro and San aU Barbara, steamers Santa and Corona Feb. 2, 7, 11, 16, 20, 25, For Nowport Beucli. calling at San Pedra flueueme, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Gavlota Warner Los Angeles and Eureka. Feb.

5, 9, 14, 18, 23, 27, GOODALL. PERKINS fc General Agents. Sau Francisco. Miller May sell Electric cutlery, the finest in the world. Old ocean was reported rampant Washingtons Birthday.

Mr. Bartion made some heavy shipments of poultry ttie past week. Steve Fesler was spraying his orange trees the early part of the week. Jno. Houk shipped a fine lot of turkey's to the City on Wednesday last.

Santa Maria cannery goods on display at C. Ss. Take a trial dozen. Go to Harris the Hart House Barber for a good shave, shampo or hair cut. Better secure one of those cheap ech 10I hats at Mrs.

Newmans before they are all gone. New straw hats at C. Ss. just ii the largest and best assortment in town. Try one on.

Mr. Chalmers of the Rice House returned from his trip to Frisco on Wednesdays express Mrs. M. A Stephens lias some fine garden land near town which she is renting out at very reasonable rates. Call on the new firm.

Miller Jc May for farming implements; they are farmers themselves and know the best goods at sight. Stephens Bros, say the feed is splendid on their range and that they still have room for more stock than they have yet. Big long fish poles, fine ones hooks, lines, baskets, bait boxes all kinds of tackle; an immense stock of it just received at B. Ts. Twelve new kinds of whips just in at B.

Ts. among them is the Bryant Trot-t whip, a nobby and serviceable driving whip. Look at it. Judging from the scarcity of teams on the streets the past low days farmers have been finishing up their winters plowing before the ground is too wet. A big line of clothing consisting everything in the way of work suits, business suits, dress suits, over suits ivnd in pieces to suit at W.

A. Haslam Cos. The directors of the 37th Agricultural District Assciation held their Annual meeting at Los Alamos on Wednesday. See result of the meeting in another column. Addison Powell has been surveying forRamone Carreaga on his ranch near Los Alamos the past few days.

Mr. Carreaga is platting his ranch into convenient lots for renting. G. A. Kennedy and family left two weeks ago for Bakeisfield where they expect to make their future liome.

They say they cannot get Along without the Times. A. McNeil expects to start east About the middle of next month to 1 gone two months. He will atterd I lie opening of the Worlds Fair and visit many other noted places. Get one of those French coffee pots at B.

Ts. If you want a good cup of coffee; they have also just received another large invoice of lamps And crockery direct from the east. All over the valley, everybody is talking of a trip to the beach and they All say they are going to B. Ts. for their fishing outfit, because they can get just what they want there.

The clerks complain of being Very busy at W. A. H. Cos, since that large invoice of fresh groceries and provisions arrived, but they are always ready to accommodate customers. Jas.

McCarley has just finished planting an orchard on his fine farm west of town. He says the orchards planted on Fair Lawn last year are all in flne.condiliou and will make a splendid showing this summer. A. Ontiveros made us a pleasant call on Wednesday; lie is planting tome of the Thompsons Seedless grapes this year ust for an experiment; lie has splendid grape land and they will no doubt do well there. Rev.

Mr. and Mrs Weaver gave social at the parsonage on Tuesday evening last and a pleasant time is reported by a Times representative who had the privilege of enjoying the ev cnings entertainment. The cold nights of the past week have brought in several customers for those fine warm overcoats which W. A. H.

Co. are closing out at first cost. No one can afford to go cold for the paltry price of those goods. E. H.

Howard is stopping on E. H. Nicholsons place looking after things until Mr. N. can make other Arrangements.

Mr. Howard will plant 75 acres to beans on Wm. Smiths place and 25 acres on the Nicholson place. Mrs. J.

F. Liston has a tablecloth made fre flax grown in Massachusetts and the cloth was woven near 6 deni in 1773 and is as good as new. She desires to sell it and curiosity gatherers would do well to secure this old keepsake. Geo. May of the firm of Miller May, successors to R.

is already onto the Aermotor racket; he says they are a sure guarantee against a well caving in and every owner of an old well is figuring on getting an Aermotor. That8 right and besides, they ore the cheapest too. G. C. Smith received a letter from Washington the past week confirming the telegram of last week to the fact that the Smith-Logan land contest has been decided in favor of Smith.

This gives Smith final possession of the fine 160 acres of land at Lake View Station. Mrs. M. Stephens is going to the Worlds Fair and has secured rooms just two blocks from the main entrance to that great show she has a friend living there who has furnished rooms to let and a number can secure accommodations there at very reasonable figures by applying to Mrs. Step-bens before she starts east.

'M it 0 Charley Andrews, he who partnt-ed the war cry Santa Barbara county must be divided, is laid up at the Newsom SpiiDg with rheumatism. Arroyo Grande Herald. The largest crop of oranges on record in Southern California is now on the trees awaiting shipment. It is said that growers aro holding back the fruit for better prices. Mr.

and Mrs. Geo. May, relatives of W. T. Morris, who have been heie visiting the past few days started for their home at the Needles on Thursday.

They have been traveling on the coast for some time. People with delicate etomaclies find Ayers Sarsaprilla agreeable to the taste, and therefore, prefer it as a blood-purifier to any other. This is one reason for its great popularity as a spring and family medicine. Safe, certain, and palatable. broken dish can be replaced without the outlay of a cent by going to T.

A. Jones Son for teas, coffees, extracts, baking powder, etc. Crockery and glassware goes with every 25 cents worth of goods purchased and you can choose your own prize. Have you tried the Cam pi restaurant since the new Montague range graces the kitchen? When you are in town and desire a satisfactory meal just give the Campi a call at noon, midnight or morning and you will be satisfied in every way. Regular meals 25 cents.

The Alabama Legislature has passed the Saver election bill which provides the Australian ballot. Its effect will bo to disfranchise illiterate voters to tho number of about 40,000 in Alabama. Tho new law will go into effect with the next general election. lake a drive through the sand hills it will surprise you no sand, no dust, no chuck holes; your wagon rattles along over the haTdpan pavement. It is the best road in the valley as far as it goes and it is still going.

Take a ride over it so you will know a good road when you see it. The time is almost at hand for the drawing of our big premium, the round trip tick to the Worlds Fair or its equivalent in cash, together with the $20 and our numbers are almost exhausted. Many of our subscribers are already making arrangements for the trip. Call early and take your last chance at a free trip to the biggest show the world has ever known. NOTICE.

The Times cash prize amounting to 100 more or less will bo given to the lucky guesser Monday May 1st. All competitors must be in good standing by haviDg their subscription paid one year in advance of January 1st, 1893. There are a few more numbers left for cancellation. Call early, before too late. Good for the Butcher.

Boston, Feb. 27. George B. Barlow residing at Salem and em ployed in a meat market has received official information that be liaa fallen heir to $315,000 by the death of a cousin, Mrs. Abbie White of Santa Barbara.

Cal. Mrs. White was the widow of Judge White, formerly of the Probate Court of Santa Barbara county. She left a fortune between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000 to be divided between seven heirs, ADVERTISED LETTER LIST. Following is the list of letters remaining in the Post Office at Santa Maria March 4th.

Persons calling for said letters will please say, advertised. Fred Darce, Mr. W. Castile, Elmer Marriott, Julia Rutledge, Manuel C. Silveria, John J.

Victorini, Mr. R. M. Wood. A.

W. Cox, PM. Not Quite so Pleasant as Santa Maria According to a dispatch of the 28th Mrs. H. P.

Ketcham formerly of Santa Maria, now at Hudson, lias had and an opportunity to contrast Santa Mtuia climate with that of her present home. The Hudson dispatch says: Twenty-two inches of snow fell followed by a cutting wind from the northwest. All trains on the north east and south divisions of the Omaha road are blocked within a few miles of this city. The last train out here at 5 last night has not yet reached the first station, twelve miles distant. The public rchools are closed.

Business is practically suspended. Snow is pilled on the main streets in drifts ten to fifteen feet high. value of surrounding property. Mrs. Travers met with splendid success the past week selling the Life of Blaine.

School trustees are pur chasing the work for the school library and wliat better book could they to a public library. It is rumored that Mr. Bruner of the Commercial Bank of San Luis will soon start on a visit to his home in Switzeiland. He will go as far as New York and then stop to see how badly scared of cholera I10 is. P.

Lafranchi, representing the Elvezia. a Swiss paper published at San Francisco made us a call the past week and arranged to exchange papers so that Santa Maria news will now appear in Swiss print. Yerdie Hostetter came down from the Caiisa on Wednesday and reports a light snow on the Cuvania last Saturday. He reports the wedding of Mr. Charles Swain and Miss Tomlinson on the Carisa a few days ago.

Franeis Underhill, propreitor of the Underhill ranch at Los Alamos came oyer Wednesday with his New Yoik guests, Messrs. Geo. and Sidney Smith who are out on a pleasure tiip. They are delighted with our countiy and climate. Clias.

Ontiveros paid this office a call during tho week. Ho purchased 25 acres of choice fruit land recently from Miguel Carranza and has planted 20 acres of the same to orchard. Tho Sisquoc valley will bo all in orchard in a few years. Ive tried all sorts of blood-purifiers, said an old lady to a cutter, and you cant persuade me that any other Sarsaprilla is as good as Ayers. Theres where site had him.

SI knew that Ayers was the best and so did be, but it paid him better to sell a cheaper brand. At last Saturdays meeting the subscribers to the Park Association organized, fixing the capital stock at $15,000, one half of which is called for at once. The officers and trustees for the ensuing year ate: W. L. Ad am, Bank of Santa Maria, Treas; R.

W. Nuttall, Secty; A. Ontiveros, W. Elliott, H. Bonetti, W.

S. Lietly, W. T. Lucas, J. B.

Bonetli, T. Boyd. Mr. J. Richards and his son J.

made us a pleasant call on Thursday. They were looking at our valley and were well pleased with general appearances. Mr. J. Richards has resided at Nipomo the past three years and is highly pleased with the county his son is a stock raiser near Devils Lake Dakota and furnished us some interesting weather statistics which we will publish next week for the benefit of our readers.

LIVERYSTABLE For Sale or to Rent. The commodious Livery Stable, bum, tank house, situate on Main Street, Los Alamos. belonging to C. I). Patterson.

For Particulars address. A. M. Bov Ballard. Call and Settle.

NOTICE Do you owe the butchers, Bianohi anything for meat. If so vou are called upon to call and settle immediately without further delay. Call at my place of business, opposite Lierly Blossers stables. H. T.

Bianciii. White Lady Coo Wanted. WANTED A first-class, white lady, cook. No other need apply. Wages good.

Call at the liice House, Sauta Maria, Cal. NOTICE. Having purchased the interest of J. E. Farrington Co notice is hereby given that the Santa Maria Meat Market a ill hereafter be conducted by me.

All bids due E. Farrington are payable to me and I will settle all accounts against the old firm. A. N. Fakrinoton.

Santa Maria, Feb. 22, 1893. To Whom it May Concern. I wish to Inform the public that, my wife, Minnie E. Cox has left my bed and board without just provocation and I hereby warn all persons from trusting her on my account, as I will not be responsible for any debts she may incur.

N. C. Cox. Santa Maria, Feb. 27th, 1893.

Dissolution of Co-Partnership The partnership heretofore existing between B. T. Biauchi and A. Biauchi. nnder the firm name of Bianclii conducting a butcher business, in Santa Maria, is this day by mutunl consent, dissolved.

All bills due to the late firm, and all bills against said firm are due and payable to and by B. T. Blanchi, which lie takes iu his hand by consent of A. M. Biauchi.

Dated Santa Marla, March 1st, 1893. A. Bianchi. DEALER IN FRUIT AND CONFECTIONERY, TOBACCO, CIGARS, ETC. SANTA MARIA, STEVE NIVERTH, rjagonmaltersn Blacksmith Fred Marshall of the Buck Horn was in town on business Thursday.

He reports the pleasantest of weather in the higher altitudes and everything growing nicely. He has just finished planting an orchard and extensive vineyard. Mr. Whitman of the San Luis Obispo ursery made a trip to the south side of our valley the early part of the week. It was his first trip out that way and he is favorably impressed with that section as a fruit country.

Frank Thornburg is enjoying a regalar boom in the harness business; if the present rush continues he will be obliged to add another man to bis working force. First-class stock, honest work, low prices and all treated alike, is the foundation of his present lucrative business. There are a few farmers in this country who never permit a weed to go to seed on their farms. By this means they utterly destroy the stock of weeds and make the cultivation of their lands far easier. Not only but a farm where there are no weeds in the fields looks so much prettier than one which is overrun with obnoxious yegetation.

Our readers will be glad to learn (through the Tribune) that San Luis Obispo is praclically rid of smallpox and that no attempt has ever been made by the citizens of that place to cover up the facts. On the contrary we are sorry that the statistics sent out from State headquarters is the worst kind of rot, as that is the source from whence our talk emanated but the idea that it was inspired by interested motives is preposterous besides nobody this side of San Luis can afford to indulge in such luxuries. Volume 1. No 1. La Ruta Escenica is on our desk.

It is a neat little magazine published at San Luis Obispo and intended to create an interest on the part of tourists in the strip of country included in the socall-ed railroad gap As it says: It has not come to fill a long felt want but to create a new one which it will surely do if it adheres to its present interesting though strictly accurate descriptions of this section and its AND REPAIRING SHOP. Repairs on Machinery and Fanning Implements Promptly Executed. First-class Horse-shoeing a Specialty. GAREY, CAL. Mrs.

M. A. Stephens is erecting a two story residence on Chapel street near the Presbyterian Church where she expects in the future to reside. Messrs Steele Large are doing the Vork. Mrs.

Stephens came to this valley in early times, an invalid but soon regained her health and hast trictNo. 9 to ever since been an active worker and deserves the success she is now enjoying. Sam Hopkins complains of root knot in his rine Grove orchard. Sec. 8.

A11 the No. 7, east of said line between line of district No. Sec. 9 All that tbe center of the to east line of Guadalupe. Tlie following Road Commencing at and 21, Tp.

9 N. boundary of to the corner to K. 33 thence 3, 4, 9 and 10, Tp. the the middle Fine Groceries. District No.

9. the liue between sections 20 R. 33 W. on the uorthern Rancho Los Alamos; thence north sections 4, 5, 8 and 9, Tp. 9.

N. east to the corner to sections I 9, 33 thence north of Santa Maria river; thence along the middle of Santa Maria River and the North boundary of Santa Barbara County to tbe easterly boundary of Sauta Barbara County: thence along the eastern boundary of Santa Barbara County South to the line between Townships 7 and 8 North: thence between Townships 7 and 8 north, westerly to Rancho La Laguna: thence along the Northeast line of Rancho La Laguna and the South boundary of Sisquoc Rancho, northwesterly to the Eastern boundary of the Tinaquaic Rancho; thence along the Tinaquaic Raucho southwesterly to the south corner of said Rancho: theuce along the northern boundary of Rancho La Laguna Los Alamos to the place of beginning. The following is a description of the roads embraced in said Road District No. 9, to wit: SECTION 4. Commencing atthe mouth of the Aliso Creek and containing all that road better known as Cuyama Road, bids to be made at so much per year and Faid section to be known as section 4 aud containing about f4 miles.

Dated February tub, 1893. F. L. KELLOGG. Clerk.

E. SMITH Will Deliver FRESH VEGETABLES EVERY DAY AT YOUR DOOR From the SANTA MARIA GARDENS, The Largest Stoclxt The Greatest and. Choicest Variety The Highest Grades of Quality! The Lowest Possible Prices. R. WYLIE SON.

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