The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-08-31

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building to be put up in this town,
and when completed, will be an Or
nament to that part of Main street.
The building is being put up by
G. K. Reynolds, contractor, and
rs expected to be completed by
October 18th. 1t is a twO-stOry
building, the first floor of which is
to be occupied by the State Ma
tional Bank, while the second floor
will be fitted up in the most mod
ern and up,to- date manner for office
rooms. The marble frontage con
sists of huge columns .16 feet 6 in
ches in length, including base and
capital, with shafts Is inches in
diameter and 10 feet 5 inches in
length, being solid polished marble,
the whole of which is properly or
namented, presenting magnificent
appearance. The building has a
frontage of 80 feet 10 inches by
100 feet deep, and will have mod
ern fire and burglar proof vault
8 13 inside, and 22-inch walls, is
well ventilated and in every other
way is well equipped.
| The Daigre building, next to the
State National Bank building, is
also fast nearing completion, and
will be ready for occupancy by
September 18th. This building
will be a handsome structure and
. a great Improvement to Main st.
1t is 26 x 100 feet, one story, but
built strong enough to admit the
adding of several stories should it
become necessary. A novel but
useful part of this building is the
, 5-foot gallery encircling the inside,
|, which will serve as second floor,
. giving that much more room fol
/ displaying and storing away goods
The building is being erected by
lContractor Eug. Guillot at cost
! to Mr.. A. Daigre of about $1,000.
Wy ENIyA ApT
: Has moved into his new building
!. though it is not yet completed anc
r will not be for some time. This
$ building, which resembles Daigre''
i in construction, is 21x1ijO feet, ant
e will have fire and ,s5urglar-proo
e vault 8 by 10 feet add 22-inch wall
h for keeping jeweHy. The building
e is being put rl5 at cost of abou
# $4,000, and the fixtures, which vii
?, be here about Oct. 10Th, will eos
some $500.
SHERIFF HENDERSON'S
" Residence in Railroad avenue, bt
: ing put up by Contractor E. W
Phillips, is fast nearing compl
:" ton, and when finished will be OH
of the finest and most beaHtifu
= residences in that part of the tow
s. The building will be fitted with a
y up-to-date equipments and will cos
= about $4,000.
: FRANK LAUGHLIN'S
n Residence in West Main street
ID to be finished by Sept 10Th, an
as will be, when completed, a treat
the upper portion of the town, 6
:. il is built on a lot of ground ths
- has been somewhat of an eyesol
X, to the people here. The cottae
is being put up by G. Naqnin at
cost to Mr.. Laughlln of abol
=, $500
- The Episcopal Church, Rev. e.
81 Kramer, will shortly undergo e
= tensive repairs. The walls are
"a be strengthened, a ceiling put i
:. side, painted throughout, fenc
built around it, and altogether
general overhau,ing is to be ma
ut a cost of about $1,000. E. y
of Phillips, who has the contract
are repairing the church, expects
begin work in few days.
pc A delightful party was given
the the home Of Mr.. .. Blanchet
lrt, Royyllle n Thursday evening.
IT. large nnmber of young folks v
cal, present. making everything n
rily with laughter and fun. Retire
lies ments were served and dancing
ast dnIged in until late hour, vi
ak all departed having spent an enl
able evening long to be remem'
ed.