The Santa Maria Times from Santa Maria, California • 1

r3o THIRTY-FIRST YEAR LARGEST CIRCULATION PER ANNUM $2.00. SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1913. NUMBER 49 GUN CLUB SHOOTS ADMISSION DAY THREE TROPHIES HUNG UP AND CONTEST OPEN TO ALL HERE THEY GO, OFFJNA BUNCH ADMISSION DAY MATINEE HACKS AS LINED UP IN CLASSES OIL REFINERY MAY BE ESTABLISHED NEAR CASMALIA DIES AT SANITARIUM A few of the members of the Santa Marla Blue Rock Club held a practice shoot at their grounds on Sunday, August 24th, 1913. The club Intends holding its monthly shoot, in the month of September on the afternoon of Septem-jer 9, 1913, The members are requested to be on hand at 1:30 sharp so that shooting can begin early. There will be trophies to be shot for by first, second, and third class shooters, so it is necessary that members and friends desiring to shoot come early so that each shooter can he included in his proper squad.

The following is a list of scores made Sunday afternoon: 25 23 25 25 pet. Cohlentz 12 14 14 "53 Campbell 21 20 84 Wilson 22 22 24 24 92 Lambert, 23 19 18 19 79 Smith 18 17 18' 71 Brown 15 60 Scott 13 19 15 21 68 Taylor 15. 19 14 64 Sword 12 48 Oakley, L. 18 22 17 76 E. Boyd 20 21 82 Oakley, A.

15 19 68 Sunday was an ideal day for shooting and good scores should have been made. The trap had been speeded up, though, and many of the discs escaped. Campbell, Wilson, Lambert, A. Oakley L. Oakley, Boyd and Smith shot in fair form.

Wilson finished high gun as usual. FRESHMAN RECEPTION HELD ON LAST FRIDAY HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMEN GIYEN KW)D TIME HY OTHER STUDENTS The reception t(J the freshmen was held last Friday evening. The members cf the various committees worked very faithfully and the building was very prtily decorated for the occasion. A large number oik the students came out to welcome the freshmen as members of our student buly. Many alumni were there and all the faculty were present.

The program was held in our assembly hall and began at 8:30. Mr. Smith, our principal, was the first speaker; and he welcomed the entering freshmen class, expressing the hope that many might continue throughout the four years, that they would not only continue as honor pupils, but that they would be stronger and betternand more able to mak neir way in the world as the result of their high school training. Clii'tor Pettit welcomed ihe freshmen in behalf of the upper classmen lis ords were well chosen and enjoyed by all. The freshman response was given by Lucille Brown, the president of the freshman class, and was one of the best speeches ever made by a freshman entering our school.

The music, both vocal and instrumental, was excellent and would have done honor to any high school. Miss Lothrop rendered two excellent selections on the violin. Lela Bennett and Mrs. McAffee excellently iendered selections on the piano. The vocal solos of Lura Kerr and Mr.

Young were as usual greatly appreciated by their hearers. Mrs. Smith gave a reading which was heartily applauded by all. Her selection was Lttle Orphant Annie. The final verse was changed so that it became a warning for the freshmen to look out 'for the upper class-men.

This personal touch seemed to please the students. As an en-ore Mrs. Smith gave, At the Circus. At the end of the program the school yell was heartily given and hen everybody went down stairs. There were games In the drawing room and dancing in the gymnasium.

Refreshments were served at 1 0 3 ft and all went home at 11:15 feeling chat they had enjoyed a good time. additoalTocals TOUCHED OFF FREAK STORM LAYS THE DUST AND GIYES THE FARM-ERS A SCARE A heavy downpour of rain, accompanied by4 thunder and lightning, fell Thursday morning causing consternation among the bean men it not serious damage. An inch of rain fell in this city, for the same period Guadalupe received an inch and a half. Two inches and a- half fell at Fuglerg Point and three inches on the Suey. The storm was brief but one of the most violent seen here in years.

It is reported that considerable damage was done to the railroad tracks east of this city, by the sudden rush of water. The high power line was truck by lightning at Arroyo Grande and several poles demolished, causing damage to the system for a short time. SUNDAY GOOSE DINNER' AT BOHEMIAN CAFE The Bohemian Cafe will serve a goose dinner Gunday evening, and we are assured by Mr. Triplett, the manager, that the spread will be something very nice. Try and be there, for the chef at the Bohemian Cafe will certainly make a hit with you and your friend, the inner man.

The big eat3 begin at 5:30 and from there on. II 911 4 CRESCENT INCORPORATED The Matinee Driving Club has 11 -ed up Its entries for the varloui races on Admission Day about as follows: Class A Buzzinis Wayward Wm. Youngs Ben Corbett and G. L. Blossers Chorro Princess.

Class Steinhardts Queen Rap-pallo, R. W. Earls R. Elmer Treanors Mabel Kester and John ovds Billy Taft. Class Earls Cocomonga and L.

Blossers Silver Tips. The Blue Rock Club will shoot for three prizes at the race track grounds same day and add to the drawing card. INVITATION MY AFFAIR Mr. E. Shillingsburg, District Freight and Passenger Agent for the nuthern Pacific has received advice that September 10th has been selected for California Invitation iiay.

One million post cards have been ordered for free distribution throughout the state. These cards will be printed in four colors and the scenes will represent various industrial and agricultural pursuits typical of the state, including irrigation deciduous fruits, citrus fruits, alfalfa, and Panama Pacific Exposition, each by separate design. These cards will be distributed gratuitously to Commercial and other organizations, schools, and individuals that they be mailed to friends, relatives and acquaintances outside the state as an invitation that they conn- to California and see for themselves its many attractions and advantages. The hearty co-operation of everyone is solicited that this advertising may be of the greatest possible benefit to all communities in California. RETURNS AFTER YEARS A.

de Pene, at one time a resident of this city, arved in town this week and has befcn more than busy greeting old friendKand acquaint ances. Gus, as he 4 familiarly called, is a representative of the National Life Insurance company. This fs his first visit to Santa Maria since 1898 and he noted many changes for the better In the place. OFF FOR EUROPE Fred de Martin of Orcutt, accompanied by wilfe and family, left jesterday for Locarno, Switzerland, to visit the old ihlks at home. They expect to be absent six months or more.

The Times will keep them informed of the local events. DEATH OF DOCTOR JANE E. SPAULDING Dr. Jane E. Spaulding, one of the most prominent woien of Santa Barbara, died early on Friday morning of last week at the Cottage hos-ptal.

She was 81 years of age. Dr. Spaulding had been confined to her 'room in the new hospital for the last few days, being very ill, and 'the news of her death, while received with much regret, was not a surprise to her hundreds of friends in the city Arterial sclerosis was the cause of her passing away. Santa Barbara Press. PETITION FOR LETTERS Edward Lynn has petitioned the superior court for letters of administration in the estate of Stella G.

Lynn, deceased. The petition estimated the value of the property in the estate at $3,000. 0: Geo. Radke jias taken the position as bookkeepfor J. P.

Loustalot, succeeding GeorvRlce. Mrs. Madge Kievan and baby, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Kink, Is visiting friends in San Luis Obispo this week. Happenings of the Local Field Briefly Summed Up for the Week WEST IS TO BE TESTED Palmer Well No.

11 Doing 599 Barrels Daily. Report is in that Rainier No. 11 is 1 i now doing over 50ft hhls. per day and that they expect that in a lew days, when they get to tising the air that it will do bi tter that 100ft bids. The other wells are doing about the name as last wetks report.

The Rrooks well In Cat Canyon is again looking as if it would not take much to make it a gusher. And surely if any one deserves lo have it come in that way it is our friend Brooks. The West well is now on the pump and as soon as the water is off we hope to count it as one of our producers. The reported taking over by the English Syndicate of the four companies -in Casmalia seems to be an assured fact, and has creatd quite a lively interest in that field. It is understood that the deal represents over $1,000,000.00.

The building of the large gas compressor by the Union Oil Co. in the old field is progressing in good shape, and it will not be long until another gasoline plant will be in operation. Among the familiar faces of the old times seen here during the last week was F. F. Hill, of the Union; Jos.

McDonnell, of the National; F. Brocks, of the Brooks; Tom Norton and P. A. H. Arata of the West; J.

A. Conway, of the old Casmalia Oil Company and Frank L. Brown of tlye Palnmr. It is reported that parties are at present negotiating tov' several hundred acres near NAsmalia with the object of buildingWlnery, and pos-sibly later on ifmwaraig their products from Uftold Point Sal Landing. This district has a great advantage in being so close to the water transportation.

PIONEER WOMAN HAS PASSED AWAY Mrs. Jessie Luis, one of the oldest and most respected residents of this valley, dieik nea this city Sunday, August 24tftt the advanced age of 94 years amk.8 months. Untill a year ago tjre deceased had enjoyed the best of health when she received a severe fall and from that time she had failed rapidly. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. S.

D. and F. D. Martin, Mrs. Nunez and a son, Joaquin Luis, besides numerous grandchildren to mourn her loss.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at 10 oclock with the celebration of requiem high mass at St. Marys Catholic church. Interment was made in the F. A. M.

and I. O. O. F. cemetery and the burial was one of the most largely ever witnessed here.

MOVES TO LOMPOC Mr. Noel Cambot came over from Santa Maria vto take charge of the Lompoc Laundry last Saturday. He was accompanied by his nephew and niece. Mr. Cambor comes highly recommended asun efficient workman and wiilfmdeavor to give the people of tlfls place the best there is in his line.

He intends to place orders for new machinery and equipment in a few days that will enable him to do first class work. Mr. Cambots brother and sister-in-law are expected here from Portugal in about two months to assist in the laundry. Lompoc Record. Deed Robert E.

Easton, unmarried, to Sisquoc Investment Company near Sisquoc ranch. Mrs. C. It. Hughston On Tuesday.

San Luis Obispo Tribune: Mrs. C. B. Hughston died at the San Luis Sanitarium after a long illness Saturday morning. Being a native of San Luis Obispo, one of lie daughters of the prominent Dana family, her untimely death came as a severe shock to her host of friends throughout the country.

On December third, 1895, Fidelia Dana, daughter of County Clerk Chas. W. Dana, married C. B. Hughston, who, together with three children, B.

Brooks, Ericsson and Ynez are lift to mourn the loss of their wife and mother. Mrs. Blandina Dana, mother of Mrs. Hughston, is living at Pismo street. Her con-fttion Friday was very serious, she having been quite ill for the past two years so that the shin of her daughters death is espeeially severe to her.

Other near relatives are Mrs. William Mallagh and Mrs. Ed. Martin of this city, Mrs. Irene Stanton of Natron, sisters of lie deceased, and three brothers, C.

A. and Colon of Oregon and J. Fdce Dana of San Luis Obispo. The home of the Dana family has always been in Nipomo, where there are a great number of near relatives. Mrs.

Hughston was born here on December 6th, 1871, attended the convention of the Immaculate leart and is a graduate from hat institution. During all her youth she was one of the prominent young ladles in society here, and with her sisters and friends, played a prominent part in the early social life of the city. CALIFORNIA POLY RE-OPENS ON 9TH California Polytechnic Schools of Luis Obispo opens for Its eleventh year of work Tuesday, Sept. 9th. Boys and girls fifteen years of age who have completed the eighth grade of the grammar school are eligible for admission to the courses in Agriculture, Mechanics and Household Arts.

With improved facilities instruction will be given in carpentry, hlacksmithing, soils, crops, animal husbandry, dairying, horticulture, machine shop practice, steam and gas engines, electrical machinery, surveying, sewing, cooking, gardening and other kindred subjects. Small laboratory fees only are charged to cover cost of materials used by the students. The school is a state institution and there is, therefore, no charge for instruction. The staff is made up of a strong corps of teachers, specialists in their various lines. Full information is freely supplied to boys and girls who address the school for descriptive literature.

SETTLED BY DEBATE The debate took place Tues day night betweenX the Dorcas class and the Mens Brotlierhopi at the Christian church wall full of wit, while at the same tyme some good ideas were advanced 1m the speakers. lie subject was Should A Man Marry Young for the mei to debate, while Should a Woman Marry Young? was the question put up to the Dorcas class. Affirmatives, Mrs. Kennedy and A. A.

Dudley; negative, Miss Lulu Freeman and G. V. Warren. Mr. Dudley, amid much applause, won the day for the affirmatives; after which refreshments were served.

MINERVA LIBRARY club Begins year The Minerva Lturary Club will hold Its firs meeting after vacation the club rWm on September 6th. The presidenUhopes for a full attendance to listen th a paper from Mrs. W. A. Haatam onthe Early History of the.

Club and eh joy a social hour. Successors to A. L. SMITH Clarence Ontiveros fell and broke his arm at the Skating rink Saturday night. Warren R(cq of the post office staff, is visiting in Bos.

Angeles with friends ind relatives. Mrs. WalteKSbfiith left this week for Chandler, Arfcma, where they reside. I M. Schwabacher made a flying trip to San Francisco this week on business Ralph Barii will leave tomorrow for San Frapcmco, wrhere he will enter the Affiliated College.

Donald Kgtcham left Thursday evening for Bjeley, where he will enter the University. Mr. Buchanan has been seriously ill In Texas, but is reported to be improving slowly now. Mark Hv Whitpey and Joe Lopez left ThursdieVening for the northern part of'ththtate on business. Mr.

and MrSyBeo. May left today for San Josiywhere they will visit friends. Tfieywxpect to be gone about a week. Mr. Dave McCrosky a brother of Mrs.

Robert Glnies of Orcutt and Mrs. M. C. Gage of this city, and family of Pomona, were guests at Mrs. Gages Wednesday.

To the Ladies When in need of toilet articles visit Gardner Wheatons. Select your supply from the Ramona articles, the finest and purest articles o.i the market. Prepar ed by Mrs. M. Simpson.

R. E. Easton was a caller in San Luis Obispo Sunday. He was accompanied by Ira Erexon, a San rancisco capitalist. Mr.

and Mrs. Geo. Brown of this city visited In San Luis Obispo with Mrs. Brown8 mother Sunday. Now Ready for Delivery G.

H. YOUNGLING, Manager South Broadway Santa Maria Cal..