The herald., 1897-11-26
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
SANTA BARBARA

SANTA RARBARA, NOV. Z5.-(Regu-
lar Correspondence.) The publication
Of birth notice has caused considerable
inquiry on the part of the public in
Santa Barbara. 1t was the announce
ment that a son had been born to Will
liam La Vies. aged Ga. and Hattie Lyme
La vies. whose age Is not far from
twenty. The marriage of Mr.. La Vies
to Hattie Lyme was not generally known,
nor was 1t known that he was divorced
from his other wife. with whom he has
not lived for several years. Mrs. La
Vies senior resides on a ranch in Goleta,
while Mr.. La Vies is a resident Of Santa
Barbara, and was postmaster under the
Cleveland administration. Later, he
ventured into journalism. Although he
| Is one of the prominent characters of
the town, Mr.. La Vies does not deny the
birth Of the child. and is quite proud Of
the fact that he. for the first time, has an
heir. He explains the mystery sur
rounding the divorce and marriage. and
declares the legitimacy of his son.
He states that he was never married
to the first Mrs. La Vies, and when they
separated. which was by mutual con-
sent, he turned over the entire commun-
ity property, leaving her happy and sat
isfied. And as he was never married It
was unnecessary to get divorce. He
claims further that his marriage to
Hattie Lyme was accomplished by con-
tract long before the recent law declar-
ing such unions illegal. He adds that
he has provided well for her. and that
she will have everything after his death.
Hattie Lyme came to Santa Barbara
~k rf, eh
quainted with Mr. La vies. who is quite
critic, and later worked for him in his
office. 1t was shortly after this, 1t Is
presumed, that the contract marriage
was drawn up. for at about that time
she went to his home to stay. over two
years ago.
Her family lives in Los Angeles, and
every effort was made by her mother
and others to induce her to return to the
parental roof But she preferred to do
as she pleased.
The child is genuine "Huguenot,"
according to his father.
c. E. CONVENTION
Christian Endeavorers have been di-
recting their efforts for day or two to
the preparation of the two churches In
which the convention will be held. Both
Grace NJ. E. Church and the new Chris
tion tabernacle are being decorated.
This morning sunrise prayer meeting
was held at the Presbyterian church.
and the local union attended.
Upon the arrival Of the delegates on
the noon train Friday they will be es-
corted to the Presbyterian church par
lor. where lunch will be served; at 2
o'clock they will go to the Christian
tabernacle to attend the opening session.
which will be largely devoted to floating
work.
THANKSGIVING SERVICES
Except the Lord build the house,
they labor in vain that build it; except
the Lord keep the city. the watchman
waketh but in vain" Q27th Psalm), was
the text Of Rev. Frank S. Forbes
Thanksgiving sermon at the service OF
the united churches today, the meeting
being held at Grace NJ. e. church. His
sermon was directed chiefly to local at
fairs, and he urged that the Christian
people should not be negligent in their
political duties.
The church was filled and the services
included appropriate music. All of the
evangelical churches were represented
by their pastors, who were on the plat
form.