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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12
Candidates for once.

The death of Hugh r. Smith causes
a vacancy in the Office of Commits
sioner of Revenue for this city. The
appointment of this officer Will be
made by Judge Mullen, of the Hust-
ings Court, and it is understood there
are, or will be. number OF appli-
cations for the position.
Old Factory Burned.
The three-story frame building at
the corner of Lombard and Third
Streets. known as Chteves's Peanut
Factory, was totally destroyed by fire
this evening. The building was COW
cred with corrugated iron, and Was
half block in depth. 1t belonged to
James Chieves of New York, and had
been vacant for two years or more,
containing only some old machinery.
1T was set afire, but in what manner
is not known. There was little or no
insurance on the property, and the
loss is $4,000 or $4,000,
Personal and Otherwise
Second Baseman Guiheen, ol1he re-
tersburg club, was taken to the nos
pital this afternoon threatened, 1t is
feared with a spell OF typhoid fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P, Johnson, Mr., and
Mrs. r., A. Martin, Jrp and Mr. and
Mrs. Philip r. Roper will be the
chaperons at the fortnightly dance AT
the, Riverside Club Tomorrow night
The Petersburg Grays have returned
from the Gettysburg encampment me
hoys are glad to get home, but say
their visit was pleasant and an ln-
strilctlve one.
The reading of the dispositions IN
the chancerS cause of Avery and
others against Tartte and others
which was begun last week before
Judge j. f. West sitting in the Hust-
ings Court OF this city. will he resumed
on Thursday. This is a suit brought
by the anti-Tarttes, against the Tartte
faction of the Harrison Street Cool
ored) Baptist Church to gain posses
stop and control of that church,
During a trouble caused by jealousy
late Saturday night on Gill Street
Lucy Johnson. colorcd. assaulted Mar;
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12
Good Roads and the

conference on Good Roads and the
Rural uplift.'
200 teachers attending the Summer
School from over twenty States of the
Union, teach in rural or village COM
munities. The intellectual and sociaf
demands upon them are manifold. Be-
sides CLASSROOM instruction. they have
the rather difficult task OF improving
community life, and of showing its
attractiveness in rural sections. With
these facts in mind, this conference is
held in the attempt to reach some con-
clusion as to what the problems OF
rural life really are.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12
1903 9

No report was submitted from tho
Woodland School in Chesterfield coun-
ty. The number of new scholars re-
ported for the month was forty-three,
and the amount of money collected
was STA. Interesting addresses on
the recent Baptist encampment at
Virginia Beach were delivered by the
Rev. w. c. Taylor and the Rev. A. r.
Love.
The association, after discussion. de-
cided to hold a Sunday School Insti-
tute in Petersburg next fall. and the
superintendent OF the various schools
were appointed a committee to make
the arrangements for the institute.
Funeral of Hugh II. Smith.
The funeral of the late Hugh R.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12

Captain and Mrs. Frederick D.
Cooke, OF Hampton, were the Weekend
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Selden. at
251S West Grace Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12
NIaxie-Mundie.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
fredericksburg, Va, July 11.-Rev.
John S. MaXey. of Roanoke. and MISS
Julia Estelle Mundie. of Essex county,
were married Thursday at Herman
Methodist church. in that county. Rev.
G. L. Lewis, officiating. S6
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12

Miss Inez Harmon, OF West Main
Street, is visiting friends at Highland
Springs Tor some time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12

Lanham Minson left last week for a
visit to Norfolk. Baltimore and Wash
ington.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12

Mrs. NJ A. Sweeney and son are the
guests of Mrs. Harry w. Tyler al
Toano. Va. for a few weeks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12
GIRL DISAPPEARS
FROM HER HOME
Later Warrant Is Sworn Out
Against Neighbor, Charg-
ing Abduction.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
--
Funeral Of Hugh R. snith-sev-
eral Candidates for Vacant
Office.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Times-Dispatch Bureau.
100 North Sycamore ST.,

va, July IL.
Miss Annie Lee Robertson, the beau
tiful and popular young daughter Of
highly respected parents, disappeared
from her home in Chesterfield county
Saturday afternoon, and her family
and friends have been unable to find
her. She is reported to have left home
apparently for q walk but failing to
return at night, her absence caused
uneasiness. A search was made for
her. She was trailed for several miles
until all trace was lost. On account
OF previous friendly relations existing
between her and Thomas Wheelan, a
farmer of the county, the latter was
visited and inquiries made as to his
knowledge of the young girls where
abouts, but he professed ignorance
Yesterday, however, the family receiv-
ed word from Mr.. Wheelan, inform
ing them that he had heard from the
girl; that she was we'll and in safe
hands, and that there was no cause
for uneasiness.
The affair caused much feeling and
excitement among the relatives and
friends of the young woman, who is
not yet sixteen years old and the be-
lief having been expressed that Mr..
wheelan was instrumental in bring
ing about her disappearance, warrant
for his arrest, charging abduction. was
issued last evening, but he could not
be found to serve 1t. 1t Is believed
that the object of the couple is matri
mony.
Sunday School Association.
The regular month";. meeting of
the Baptist Sunday School Association
OF Petersburg and vicinity was held
with the Second Baptist School Sunday
afternoon, President j. P. Stephenson
in the chair Reports of the register
and average attendance for the past
month were read as follows:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12

tho wedding, which will probably DO
celebrated late in the coming fall
In and Out of Town.
Mrs. Robert Jones Is spending the
summer at Montvale. Va, with her
niece, Miss Kathleen Minnford. OF this
CITY
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12

Mrs. Frank R. Huth, who was Sc
riousiy injured some time ago. is crit
ically Ill at her home, 213 North Har-
vie Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Scott. OF New York.
who have been the guests of Mrs. w.
FL. Harmon in this city. have returned
to their home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12

Mr. and Mrs. L. A Bostain. OF 800
North Harrison Street. left last week
for the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12
Deaths Reported.

William T. Franklin. well-known
citizen of Ettrick. died at his home in
that village last night. after an ILL
ness of several months. He is sur
vived by his wife, two daughters.
Misses Madeline and Claire, and one
son. Benjamin Franklin.
Information has been received OF
the death in New York of Henry G.
Haley, native of Petersburg. and
for many years a well-known printer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12

William S. Rose, of this city, is Wis
ting relatives in Detroit, Mich.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12

Smith, Commissioner OF the Revenue
and past commander of the Virginia
Grand Camp OF Confederate Veterans.
took place this afternoon at o'clock
from the Second Presbyterian Church,
of which he has long been beloved
officer and member The high esteem
in which Mr.. Smith was held in the
community was evidenced by the very
large assemblage gathered to pay re-
spect to his memory.
The Rev. D. H Rolston conducted
the impressive services. A. P. Hill
Camp of Confederate Veterans was
present in a body to pay tribute to
their deceased comrade, as also We're
large delegations from the Benevolent
Mechanic Association, the Masonic fra
rernity and other orders OF which the
deceased was member. Eight mem
hers of the board of governors of the
Soldiers Home at Richmond attended
the funeral.
The Pall-Benrers.
The active pall-bearers We're the
eight nephews of the deceased, and the
honorary pail bearers were represen-
tative members of A. P. Hill Camp.
Mechanic Association and Masonic fra
ternity, as follows:
VIM. H. Camp, Jas. e. Coldwell, E.
NJ. Barksdale, VIM. Z. Poole, VIM. H.
Baxter James B. Blanks. l.. L. Kidd.
D. D. Atkins, VIM. T. Parham. T. S.
Beckwith, George s. Bernard, John r.
Patterson.
The services at the cemetery were
Impressive. Beautiful flowers COW
cred the grave, and taps We're sound
ed over the remains of as gallant
soldier and as true man as ever
1Ivad
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12

Mrs. John L. Ridenor and daughter,
Miss Gladys Virginia Ridenor, have
returned to the city, after visit to
Mrs. Berkeley Robertson at Pine View,
near Cartersville, Cumberland county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12

guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Selden, at
251s West Grace Street.
Lanham Minson left last week FOR q
visit to Norfolk, Baltimore and Wash
ington.
Miss Inez Harmon. OF West Main
Street, is visiting friends at Highland
Springs TOR some time.
Mrs. NJ A. Sweeney and son are the
guests of Mrs. Harry w. Tyler at
Toano, Va. for a few weeks.
Mrs. Frank r. Huth, who was Sc
riousiy injured some time ago, is crit
ically Ill at her home, 213 North Har-
vie Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott, OF New York,
who have been the guests of Mrs. w.
FL. Harmon in this city. have returned
to their home.
Mrs. John L. Ridenor and daughter,
Miss Gladys Virginia Ridenor, have
returned to the city, after visit to
Mrs Berkeley Robertson at Pine View,
near Cartersville, Cumberland county.
Mrs Horace shepperson and chill
dren. who have been the guests of
Mrs. Harry Tyler at Tpano, Va, have
returned to Richmond.
Mr., and Mrs. w. F. Ebennan. of 4
South Pine Street. left yesterday for
Delaware and Atlantic City.
Mrs. w. H. Harmon, of this city,
will leave shortly for Atlantic City to
spend several weeks.
Miss Marian Gentry, of 1920 Hanover
Avenue. is visiting Miss Rose G. Tim
berlake in Fredericksburg, Va.
Judge and Mrs. william H. Brawley
of Charleston. S. c., spent several hours
in Richmond yesterday, en- route for
the White Sulphur Springs
Miss Marye Allen. of Fincas,le. Va.
is visiting friends in this city for a
month.
Miss Fannie Kent. of this city, is Wis
iting relatives N Spotsylvania county
for several weeks.
Miss Ellen Pollard. of this city, is
the guest of friends in Newport News,
Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. James. of Drnville.
are visiting friends in Richmond and
Virginia Beach.
Mrs. w. A. Mehagen and Miss Mar
garet Mehagen have returned TO Rich
mond after visit to Mrs. r. "A. Buck
ner in Roanoke.
n,r u
h Starke Dawson have returned to
Richmond after stay at Waverly
Cottage, Virginia Beach. and a visit
to the Misses Tabb, in Gloucester
county.
c. S. Taylor and family OF Messilla
Park, New Mexico. are the guests of
friends and relatives in Powhatan
county.
Miss Lora crump is the guest OF Miss
Lucy Wiltshire at her country home in
Culpeper. Va
Mr.. and Mrs. Llewellyn Mcveigh, OF
this city. recently spent few days in
Leesburg.
Miss Sue Gray has returned to Rich
mond after spending some time with
her grandmother. Mrs. BENJAMIN Gray
in Norfolk.
William s. Rose, of this city. is Wis
ting relatives in Detroit, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Bostain. OF $40
North Harrison Street. left last week
for the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Mrs, G. B. crenshaw. OF Lexington
KY, and Mrs. Walter Bowie. OF Rich
mond. are the guests of Mrs. S. D. VII
iams at her home in Lynchburg.
ZAP P LIES EARLY
rnn nEkl nEAT
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12

Mrs. Horace Shepperson and chill
dren, who have been the guests OF
Mrs. Harry Tyler at Tpano, Va, have
returned to Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12

Mrs. w. A. Mehagen and Miss Mar
garet Mehagen have returned to Rich
mond after visit to Mrs. r. A. Buck
ner in Roanoke.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12
Ladies Strap Dull Fin
ished Kid, 81 styles, CD or
for .......... spLsJO

Ladies $3.50 House Slippers,
broad toe, low heels, in tan,
black and red, Q1 G
broken sizes ....... Vxs 1O
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12

Mr., and Mrs. w. f. Ebennan. of 4
South Pine Street. left yesterday for
Delaware and Atlantic City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12

Ladies, s4.oo Dark Tan Wei
Kid Two-Hole Ties,
broken sizes, thin CT or
sole ... Cd eJG
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12

Mrs Luther Dawson and Master P.
H. Starke Dawson have returned to
Richmond after stay at Waverly
Cottage, Virginia Beach. and visit
to the Misses Tabb, in Gloucester
county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12

Mrs. W. n. Harmon, of this city.
will leave shortly for Atlantic City to
spend several weeks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-12

Ladies $500 Genuine Hand
Turned Patent Vici GO CT
Oxfords ....... ULsUO
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-12-17
Fatally Hurt By Fast Freight

Thomas 3. Friday. well known in
the :, Jltil East section, who resided
on the Brown House place, along tine
ral'Toao. mile north OF that town,
wen. - y i.nington on Saturday, and
on AS return started homeward, walk
ing On No. track. An extra freight
bound north overlook him, and the
bumper OF the engine struck him a
glancing blow on the back He was
renlov, i to the home OF his sister,
Nh, : &abeth Harvey, in North East,
where he died two hours later. He was
So years of age and unmarried. His
funeral was held On Tuesday, from the
home OF his sister, with interment i'll
the Nj, Z. Cemetery at North East.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-12-17
Tome School Trustees Meeting

The trustees Of Jacob Tome Insti-
tute met at Port Deposit on Saturday
with Messrs. Peter l.. Tome and S. {.
Rowland, OF Baltimore; James 1ayley,
OF New York, Joseph I. Richards, OF
Philadelphia, Murray Vandiver, OF
Havre de Grace, w. w. Hopkins, OF
Port Deposit, present. Mr.. Rowland
one @ the member OF the first board
was chosen president, Director +
Sto.Anam Baker, reported an increase
III the attendance OF Tome School for
Boys OF from 90 to 70 per cent i'll the
past TWO years. A separate building
Tor younger students is proposed. Inc
SchoO. is in excellent financial cundi-
ton, aid the administration is satisiac-
tory. Dr. Baker spoke OF the pans
Tor the schools future, but discouraged
any move toward collegiate features
in the curriculum There are many
good c2iieges', he observed, but good
schools are iew."
schools are few" Messrs. John B
Ramsey, OF Baltimore. Frederick T
lla.ncs and William S. Evans, OF Elk
ton, ave been elected trustees of the
school,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-12-17
RISING sun.

Miss Gertrude S. Dare spent Mon
day and Tuesday in Philadelphia.
Miss II. Maude Kirk IS spending
some time with her sisters, Mrs. H. T..
Worthington and Miss Hannah M.
Kirk.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Orr and daugh-
ter, Edna, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Viii
liam Ingram, Chester, this week.
The Home Mission Social was pleas
artly entertained at the home OF Mr..
Edwin Haines. on Friday night. De-
cember 9. The interestin gprogram
was enjoyed by large crowd present.
DR.. G. S. Dare visited his sol, Mr..
Charles E. Dare and family, Alexan-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-12-17

in Oxford last week.
Mr.. L. G. Miller has been quite III
for some days.
Perryville M. Z. Sunday School has
set Wednesday evening, December 20,
.or their combined Christmas enter
tsinment and treat
Mrs. Leslie Owens was a Baltimore
visitor on Friday.
Messrs. A. H. Owens & Bro. have
greatly improved their place OF BUSH
ness by adding new meat room and
began handling fresh meats of most
all kinds on Thursday of this week
The remains OF Mrs. White were
brought here or nesday and IN
TERED in the cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-12-17
CHURCH SERVICES

Special services will be held at
Jones Chapel tomorrow afternoon at
O'Clock.
Service will he held in. the Church
Of the Good Shepherd, Chesapeake
City. tomorrow Sunday at 7.3o p. nj.
%fikton NJ. f. Church, Rev. II.
a. u Wcsterdcld, Pastor Sabbath
School at West End Chapel, o.I5 a.
M; reaching at the Church, 1890 a.
m; SABBATH Schol, p. M; Epworth
League Devotional Service, GAS p. m.
Preaching, followed by an Evangelistic
Service. 7.3o p. m. Ali welcome.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-12-17
Third District Hunt Club

McSsrs. Albert Constable, Hester
Hess, ]. Alfred Taylor, O. c. Giles, J.
Frank Frazer, II. ID. Litzenberg, Gin
ton Dunbar. J. Myron Miller, Jane;
and Harry McIntire and Others, cf this
neighborhood. have formed the Third
District Hunt Club. Several members
Own hounds, and others will DC OBJ
tai"ed - make { working pack. Foxes
are more numerous OF late hcreabouts,
and hunts will be held at intervals
dlrlfis che winter.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-12-17

day afternoon.
Miss Helen Little. Of Philadelphia
spent Sunday last with Mr.. and Mrs
L. NJ Owens.
Mrs. Ira Owens and Mrs. w. J.
Barnard were in Baltimore on Mon
day last.
Mht George Boyd and daughter,
Catllarire, were III Wilmington on
unday last.
Mrs. William Baker and children
have returned home after spending
a few days in Philadelphia.
MIS- Vim. Wilson, OF Philadelphia,
listed Mr. NJ. d. Craig and family
the past week.
Miss sarah Price spent a few kdays
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-12-17
Aged Man Has Fall

The father Of Mrs. William Wilson,
OF Miudletowr, an aged man named
Petticord, fell backward down a flight
OF steps, at her home. last Friday
evening, cutting his head severely and
becoming unconscious It was feared
that his injuries mi :, hit prove fatal
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-25

day closed a deal in San Francisco for
800 acres of land IN section 20, Sl-23
following up Monday by the purchase
of eighty acres in section 28, 31-23 the
latter deal being consummated in Los
Angeles. The property in section 20
was bought from M. j. Laymance of
san Francisco, l.. T.. Doan, j. T. Carl
son, f. NJ Smith and c. l.. Hoffman,
and consists of the north half of the
south half and the south half of the
north half of the section The price
paid for the half section was $500,0OO.
The eighty acres in 28 was bought from
lack Tehan of Los Angeles 1t is the
south half of the southwest quarter
and corners with section 80, on which
the California Midway has a flowing
well. The Mays is drilling a well on
the north half of the same quarter,
the January is operating the adjoining
quarter on the east and the July the
northwest quarter of the southeast
quarter"
On the S2O-acre piece of ground in
section 20 there is one well 1855 feet
deep. which is a gas well. This is one
of the largest gas wells in the field
and has gauge pressure of $50 pounds
pressure to the square inch. This well
is capped and connections have been
made with the otEer rigs on the same
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-25

are chiefly found in the Miocene or
middle tertiary. So persistent are these
shales in one formation, the Middle
Miocene or Monterey formations, that
for a long time they were thought to
be confined to that horizon. While the
origin of the oil in these shales cannot
be considered as absolutely proved, 1t
is significant that all commercial de-
posits so far developed in California
are closely associated with them.
IN LOWER STRATA
It is true that in Ventura county
oil is produced from the Eocene strait
graphically many hundred feet lower
than any such shales, but that region
is one of intense folding and profound
faulting and some of the older forma-
tions are lifted up so as to be adjacent
to the shales, making it possible for
the oil to have migrated along the fault
planes.
The Miocene or middle tertiary is the
most important source of oil in Cali
fornia. being the source of oil in the
McKittrick Midway, Sunset, Santa
Maria. Ventura, Salt Lake and some
other fields. Near McKittrick the Mon
terey diatomaceous shales have been
deposited to a depth of more than 5OQo
feet. In this region the oil has mi
grated from the shales into sandy beds
above and below the shales. The only
production so far of Importance comes
from above the shales. In the Santa
Maria region the thickness also eX-
ceeds 5000 feet. These shales besides
being of economic importance as the
probable origin of oil, are of especial
interest on account of their compost
ton. When the unaltered shales are
examined with the aid of a miscro-
scope they are seen to be composed OF
the skeletons of minute marine plants
or algae, called diatoms and foram1nl-
fera. These skeletons are unusually
crushed and only to be seen In trag-
ments, but where the rock has not oeen
subjected to great crushing the com
plete structure of the diatom can be
discemed. When the shale Is harder
the organisms have usually been
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-25

California fields, and brings to the
work thorough technical and prac-
tlcal experience as well as splendid
energy and a good sound business
sense and knowledge of conditions
which count for success. The manage
ment of the field and operating de-
partment is entirely in the hands of
Mr.. Whittier. Other officers and di-
rectors of the company are Mr.. e. d.
Morrison, Vice President; Mr.. j. B.
Hedrick,. Secretary; Mr.. c. p. Camp
bell, Treasurer, and Mr.. f. L. Blumer,
Mr.. A. F. Andres and Mr.. j. S. Wal
lace, Directors.
They are all shrewd, honest, practical
business and Oil men, who without any
special remuneration and because they
have the best interests of the COM
pany at heart are spending a great
part of their time working to make
their company one Of the best and
largest in the field
1t is a pleasure to visit the head
quarters of the company at 631 Citizens
National Bank building. The spirit of
success pervades the place and one
feels the contagion of the energy which
is pushing the United Oil company so
rapidly to the front.
Stockholders in the United Oil COM
pany are to be congratulated on their
choice of men to direct it's affairs, and
we afeel safe In predicting that this
company which has made such re-
markable progress in such short
time will continue to progress until
it's name is synonymous with big thingA
in the oil world.