New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-13
LOCAL NEWS.

Elk Place Jewelry Store of Mr.
J. W. Eckert, most handsome
medal of original and unique de
sign. 1t is proposed by tn,
Woodmen Of the World to bestov
this medal rs prize to any mem
Der of the order who brings in tn,
greatest number of new members
The medal is gotten up in style
emblematic Of the order, and is en-
closed in wreath Of laurel leave,
Of oxidized gold, the log, and
stump are of ctruscan gold, the ini
tials w. o. w. being in center 81
the wreath in red gold. The han.
dies Of the axe and maui are pol.
ished gold, the blade of the axe il
red enamel and the head of the
maui in black enamel, the dove be.
ing in white, connecting the two
and combining the three colors of
the order red black and white, i'm
bedded in the tree stump is dia-
mond typical Of that light that
never fades. 1t is a beautiful gem
of the jewelers. art, and reflects
credit upon the originator and
maker, Mr.. j. w. Eckart The
medal cost $500 and the proud
winner will have one Of the finest
society badges or medals to be
found in the State. There will
necessarily be n great amount of
hustliDg among the members to
become the fortunate possessor of
this elegant medal, gotten up prin.
cipally through the efforts and con
tribution Of Hon. Henry Ortte of
the order.
Get your blankets, comforts and
lap robes at King Bros.
Our attention has been called
Ito the fact that but PIG poll
taxes have been paid in the 9th
Ward in which lies our city. The
number of voters eligible is over
700, and the fact that barely one
third have complied with the law
by paying their poll tax, is one
that calls for apprehension. No
man can shirk his duty as u citizen
by neglecting this prerequisite to
vote even il he does not approve of
the law yet he has no excuse for
DISTINGUISHING himself and leave
the formation Of public affairs to
barely one third of the voters. No
one after thus refusing to qualify
as a voter has any right to com
plain il governmental affairs becom
ing corrupt They have failed in
their duty and are responsible,
moro than any others, for any bad
management Of public affairs, in
fact they by their inaction and stu
pidity invite all the evils that cor
rupt rings can bring on a commu-
nifty. We especially desire to draw
attention of our voters to this very
Important matter and to say that
but fourteen days remain in which
to comply with the law. DO not
delay, but as soon as you'read this,
like man who loves his country
and his family, 60 at once and get
the tax receipt for 1902 Without
which you are non-entity a man
in form but without the power to
serve himself, his family or his
country.
Call for the Spanish Hand Made
Cigar at Moss'-the best &c cigar
in town.
The Iberia Guards held their
meeting last Sunday afternoon at
the City Hall for the purpose Of
having measurements taken for
their uniforms and preliminary
drill. There will be meeting
tomorrow afternoon, and it is
requested that all members be
present so as to enable the COM
pany to get on firm footing as
soon as possible. There is no
doubt that New Iberia can turn
out as good company as any
town in the State, as we have
ample material for such accompany.
Every young man who is able to
belong to a military organization
In thiscommunity should avail him.
self Of the opportunity in showing
his loyalty to his State. We hope
that Capt. Guidry aud his CON-
pany will have the full encourage
ment of tho community in estab-
fishing one Of the best companies
in the States Military here.
Agricultural implements Of all
kinds at Erath's Hardware En-
porium.
Mr.. Victor Erath has again
been called to mourn the loss Of a
brother, being Mr.. r. Erath OF Alb
bevills, La, who died there on the
third Of December, leaving wife
naud four children. The remark
able feature Of this last bereave-
ment 10 that this is the seventh
brother that has died, all occurring
in the short space Of eleven years.
Both father aud mother have been
numbered with the dead, as also
numerous other relatives showing
that as a family, the death rate is
phenomenal. Mr.. Erath is hale
aud hearty and while we extend
our sympathy to him in his last
bereavement, we also wish him a
long life OF continued usefulness as
one Of our best citizens.
Sole agents for Yaegor's under
wear, Hanan shoes, eagle shirts
King Bros.
New Iberia is to have an auc-
ton sale, and u big one! The Sat-
terAeld Company, our well known
merchants have decided to close out
business and do it quick! Mon
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