New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-11-01
LOCAL NEWS.

Fisher street, the vessel was burned
to the waters edge aud is total
wreck. The boat was on her way
TO St. Martinsviile with a tow of
timber, the fire originated in the
engine room and is supposed to
have been caused by the explosion
of coal oil lamp or lantern. This
was the first trip of this boat in
these waters. 1t was built at Proc
torvilIo Ohio, and was almost new,
was valued ut $l3, 500 insured for
$1,000 and was owned by johnson
brothers of Pfoctorville Ohio
Capt. Upton and crew barely
escaped with their lives as all were
asleep at the time.
Mr.. Lee has lent to some friend
two books With Fireand Sword"
aud the first volume of "The De-
luge"-their return would oblige
him.
Agricultural implements of all
kinds at Eraths Hardware En-
porium
"A number of robberies are re-
ported during the day and night Of
the Buffalo Bill show. Such occur
rences are unavoidable in the i'm
mense crowds that jostle each
other, the expert pickpocket has a
picnic on such occasions. We
could give the names of many vic
Tins, but prefer not to do so for
various reasons. Several were
pulled at the show crowd and some
on the steps OF the Vendome Opera
House, while jammed with people
coming down stairs, when diamond
pins, studs aud pocketbooks were
transferred to other hands.
The Target assortment to select
from at King Brothers.
Agricultural implements Of all
kinds at Erath's Hardware En-
porium.
Miss Annie Lee Fitch, Of New
Orleans, aud sister OF Reverend
Fitch once the rector Of the church
Of the Epiphany here, has decided
to cast her lot with us aud to
engage in the teaching of music.
Miss Fitch is eminently qualified,
being an artist of almost national
reputation. She has had the ad-
vantage of training in Europe with
some of the best masters, and has
developed her voice to a surprising
degree, as numerous approving au-
dences have attested. Miss Fitch
is well known here to our musical
friends, aud will no doubt succeed
in her chosen avocation. She will
make her home with Mrs. |. A.
Bell, East End.
Call for the Spanish Hand Made
Cigar at Moss -the best DC cigar
in town.
Bright clipped oats aud choice
Timothy hay at Conways. Phone
15l.325.
In lookingover the proceedings
of the Midsummer Convention
held in New Orleans, in August,
1888, composed entirely of North
ern residents. we notice an able
report of our fellow townsman,
Col. Richard Pomeroy, who COW
cred the entire geology OF the
State, and even at that early date
stated ia his report the existence
of petroleum, which recent devel-
opments have entirely verified.
Col. Pomeroy as a geologist and
mining engineer has long record
of successful work and his services
to the State on many occasions
have been recognized. He is pre-
pared to make geological exami.
nations at any time. Civil engi.
neering, making Of plats, maps
etc., is a speciality with him.
Capt. Ursin Patin late Of the
liberia Guards" was last Monday
morning married to a most esti
mable lady of st. Landry parish,
Miss Mary Jordan, OF Carencrol
daughter of DIR. Jordan, deceased
Of Sunset, La. We congratulate
the happy young couple and trust
that the young bride will find
many friends In our community II
which her husband is highly re
spected and popular.
The Latest Creations 10 style arr
to be found at Killing Brothers.
Call for the Spanish Hand Made
Cigar at Moss'--the best DC cigal
in town.
A long contested suit at law II
again in our courts. That OF VI
guerie VS.. q. L. Hallet. ais, to de
clare null sheriffs sale to q Il
Hall ct. ais, foreclosure OF mort
gage, eminent lawyers from va
rious portions Of the State uer'
present. Hon. M. j. Foster, Jndg
John Clegg, Don Caffery and Son
Farrar aud Krnttschnitt Alder
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