New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-10-04
LOCAL NEWS.

thin, in some places it has disap.
peared entirely, and in bad weather
holes soon appear. We would sug-
gest that hereafter the dirt that has
washed into the drains, should not
be thrown on the roadway to be-
come incorporated with the roadbed
but carted away, as this dirt has a
tendency to soften the roadbed and
should not be allowed to remain on
the street. We trust there will
be no delay, and that our Main
thoroughfare will be in perfect or
der before the inclement weather
of winter sets in.
2 lbs. Standard Tomatoes IL
cts a can.-Cypress Store.
"A shooting affair occurred last
Tuesday, near the plantation of Mr..
w. M. Davidson, in which that
gentleman received number of
small shots in his person. 1t seems
that negro, David Alonzo by
name, being indebted to Mr.. David
son was requested to settle mp, the
negro disputed the claim and as
serted his determination never TO
pay it, thus irritating Mr.. David
son, who threatened chastiSement,
when the negro attacked him with
a spade. Mr.. Davidson went to
the house for his gun, the negro
likewise, both appeared and dis
charged their weapons that of the
negro taxing effect in the fleshy
part of Mr.. Davidson's leg, David
sons shot missing entirely. The
negro escaping but was afterwards
arrested, and is held by the Sheriff
to answer to a charge preferred by
Mr.. Davidson.
For Sale-Residence, St. Peters
street. Five bed rooms. R. ) Nc
MAHON.
We are in receipt of the re-
port of the Secretary of State for
1902, through the courtesy of Hon.
Jno. Il. Michel, Secretary of State.
The volume is novel Of the prin-
tiers art, a handsome book OF seven
hundred pages, in which appear
the different constitutions, ordi-
nance of secession with fac smile
signatures of all the signers. Re-
y ports of all departments, registered
vote, election returns and many
facts. Statistics highly valuable
and very necessary to any man de-
string to be properly posted upon
public affairs. 1t is profusely IL
Illustrated with the faces of all our
State officials and State buildings
done in the highest form of Art.
AS a reference book it is highly
invaluable. We express our thanks
to the Hon. Secretary of State.
White Eagle Flour is on sale at
the leading retail stores. NJ
"A. g. Aliens New Orleans
minstrels were in the city last
night, aud with the Labor Day
crowd running loose eager for
amusement, the audience last night
could not be accommodated. Thou
sands of people, white and colored,
were turned away from the door be-
cause Of the overcrowding of the
large tent. 1t was estimated that
$500 people were in the audience
and $500 or 1000 more were
turned away. The performance
was free frem all Objectionable fea.
lures, and those who paid the small
admission fee seemed more than
satisfied, if one might judge from
the uproarious laughter and APP
plause which greeted the actors
throughout the evening. -Colambio
Daily.
Will exhibit at New Iberia, on
October 10th.
Ask your merchant for White
Eagle Flour, its the best.
The friends Of Temperance are
requested to keep in mind the en-.
tertainment to be given October
Goth at the Vendome Opera House.
and given under the auspices OF
Teche Encampment No. Is for The
benefit Of their relief fund. Mr.
De Witt Miller will give one Of
his representations on the evening
mentioned and will afford amuse
ment aud edification Of rare qual
ity, as his reputation as an enter
tainer is worldwide. We trust oul
community will patronize these
entertainments, remembering thu
cost is small and the good they
will do large, as the entire pro
ceeds will 60 to the relief fund o
the organization. Tickets for sal
at the drug stores.
"FORCE" the purest Of Pur
Food for sale at the "Cypres
Y Store"
Carrie Nation has applied 70
date on which to lecture in New
Iberia. The request produces
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