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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12
Dredgeboat Arthur Afire.
Damage About 500.

Wednesday morning last the
dredgeboat Arthur which has
been working in Bayou Plaque
mine for several months narrowly
escaped being totally destroyed
by fire. The fire was discovered
in the hull of the boat at about
2 o'clock and although no one
knows exactly how it originated,
it is supposed that it was the
result of cinders falling through
the deck. There is no telling
when the fire started.
The cook gave the alarm and
Captain G. FL. Wilson who has the
boat IN charge, managed, by several
hours hard work, to get the fire
under control. For while it
looked as though the boat would
have to be sunk in order to save
her from total destruction and
several large holes were bored in
her hull with this end in view.
Before the crew succeeded in
scuttling her, however, the fire
had been gotten well enough un-
der control to abandon the attempt
1t was persistently and success
fully fought for six hours, from
two o'clock Wednesday morning
until eight,
The damage done is said to be
about four hundred dollors and
several weeks will be required to
put her working coalition again
The boat has been used as q
pumping dIedge in Bayou Plaque
mine near Nichols Saw Mill, about
five miles from town, and is the
property of the Rittenhouse Moore
Dredging Company of Mobile
Alabama, which has the contract
for the dredging Of the bayou
Plaqnemin Iberville South.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12
COLORED WAGE FARMERS.

Claiming to speak for $50, 900
men, women and children whose
sole livelihood is dependent upon
the sugar industary of that State,
the Louisiana COlored Mems Pro
tectiye League has adopted a
memorial to Congress setting forth
that the proposed reduction of
duties on Cuban sugar would bring
untold misery upon the wage
earners engaged in the growth of
domestic sugar. It is to be feared
that the Irayers of these poor
people will receive scant consider
alton at the hands of Congress.
Theirs is the misfortune to be
citizens of this country aud not
aliens. American Economist of
New York City.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12
THE BUILDING ASSOCIATION.

The Iberia Building Association
will move into new quarters in the
next few weeks and are actively
this week maturing plans
of the arrangement of their new
home. A committee, composed of
Messrs G. G. Laughlin, director,
W. G. Weeks, the secretary, and
E. F. Willard, the president, was
out on a tour Of inspection of vault
doors on last Monday afternoon.
The committee visited the two
vaults in the Court House, and
the ones at the three banks, all of
which showed different specifica
tons and characteristics. This
visiting the existing vaults gave
the committee very clear idea of
what should be provided for the
Associations needs in both the
vault and its opening.
The new quarters will be locat-
ed in the south side Of tbe Cage
Building. It will be thoroughly
repaired and reprinted.
The Associations Office will be
partitioned off into departments,
suitable for the requirements Of
the work. 1t will be arranged
much after the style of a bank.
The outer doors will open into
a vestibule of an L shape, running
across the front and down one
side Of the building. The count
ing room will be separated from
the vestibule or lobby by high
counter Of polished oak, with up.
per guard works finished in wood,
metal and glass. Opening into the
rear of the counting room will be
built q large fire-proof vault. fitted
with modern fire-proof doors and
combination locks.
In the rear of the counting loom
will be a neatly arranged room
which will serve for the two fold
purpose of a Board of Directors
room and the secretary's private
Office.
The rest Of the building In the
rear will be taken up by the law
offices of Messrs Weeks and
Weeks.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12
West END Hose TO No. 6.

We haze a bit of good news
this week for the property holders
of New Iberia Under the leader
ship of Mr.. I. n. Satterfield, the
young men of the upper portion OF
this city organized this week, The
West End Hose Co. No. 6. This
style of fire organization has been
much needed ever since the water
works were completed. This COM
pany is composed of twenty
courageous, stout hearted, public
spirited young men, who propose
to sweep the field for honors at the
next call to duty.
The first set of officers have been
wisely chosen and their service
therein viii he a credit to them
selves and a cause for congratula-
ton among their fellow members.
|. n. Satterfield, president and
foreman; w. A. Bernard, vice
president and assistant foreman;
O. E. Philips, secretary; and Jno.
Lane, treasurer.
At present, the meetings are
held at Mr.. A. NJ. Demands wagon
factory, on upper Main street,
while Mr.. Ledger has kindly
agreed to house the company's
paraphernalia in his shop building
on Fulton street, till the company
can find more suitable quarters.
| Iberia Fire Co No. 1. has loaned
the new company hose truck il
order that the company shall have
at once the necessary appliances
with which to render service in
case of need or emergency. They
will be fully equipped later OF
with their own outfit.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12
The Results.

The Auction sale of the Park
Assn. lots by Mr.. Harris, on last
Tuesday, resulted very satlsfact
orily to the interests Of the stock
holders. So far as we were able
to learn all parties were we'll piers
ed with the sale.
In an interview with one of the
lesding members of the board Of
directors the inform ,tion " s given
us that il the Association realized
on all the notes gwen by the pur-
chasers OF lots at the sale, the
Association would be able to turn
over to the stock holders divi-
dened Of one hundred per cent on
their stock. This is q fine result
and must be very gratifying to
the holders Of that stock.
The building up of the territory
sold will not only m Ike New Iberil
hrger, but vii great'y inh nee
the valume Of the b.lsnce of the
land now owned and he'd by the
Association, It will lead to tile
Improvement md Identifying Of
that portion Of the town
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12
Many Wonder.

Many wonders how it is that pin
worms and stomach worms get
into little children, or how a tape
worm, 800 feet long, can get in
and exist and grow inside of a
man, as it sometime happens.
They may well wonder, for 1t is a
great mystery. However, many
now know from experience that
Mothers Worm Syrup will rid one
of intestinal worms and greatly
improve the health after the
worms have been destroyed and
expelled. 1t is absolutely a harm.
less remedy to take, and as it only
costs % cents, all should try it
who suspect worms to be the cause
of their i'll health.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12
The Best Time.

The best time to cure a cough
or cold is when you are first affect
ed. A pleasant and sure remedy
for sore throat, weak lungs, bron-
chial sorenessf coughing spells:
ETC., is GoocRs Mexican Syrup
for coughs and consumption. Be
wise in time md keep a bottle in
your medicine chesS, always handy
for immediate use, remembering
the old adage, "a stitch in time
saves nine" 1t is a true lung tonic
and sells for only 20 cents.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12

The many friends of Mrs. st.
Maurice Provost will b6 panied to
learn OF her untimely death which
occurred at her home in Loreauvllle
on ednesdaY April the 9th, at
: p. m, The Iberian extends to
the bereaved family Its heartfelt
sympathy.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12
MEMORIAL.

Copy of resolutions adopted at a
meeting of the Board Of Directors
Of the New Iberia National Bank
held on this 7th day OF April
as a tribute to the memory OF
Pierre LeBron, deceased,
New Iberia, La, April It'll, 1902.
WHEREAS it has pleased AL
MIGHTY Con to take from our
midst, after a long life of useful
ness and uprightness, our tired
and true friend and associate Pierre
LeBrOn.
AND WHEREAS, from many
wears of the closest associations
with him, both in business and IN
social life, we have had the OPP
portunity of coming to a full real
ization of his honesty. his straight
forwardness, and his kindly dispo-
si,ion toward his fellOwmen,
AND WHEREAS in him we feel
that we have lost a true friend and
this community one of its most
worthy members, THEREFORE,,
BE 1T RESOLVED, that we take
this opportunity of expressing our
deep feeling Of grief at his death,
that a page in the minute book be
reserved and these resolutions
spread thereon, and that a copy
be sent to his bereaved sisters, for
whom we feel the sincerest SYM
pathy.
{ JOS. A Breanx
Committee ! A. Cousin Jr.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12

Since the Auction Sale Of lots
on last Tuesday, quite a number
Of parties have visited the lumber
yards getting quotations on build
ing materials. One dealer had
several callers in one day. This is
encouraging. All the lots did not
fall into the hands of spectators.
Some of them will become the sites
for new homes, while many others
will be built upon and rented.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12

Every mother that has a child
has a jewel more precious to her
and worth more than the King OF
England's entire collection OF
diamonds, ETC.. Pity the little one
that is rapidly losing its health
because It's mother does not know
it has worms, and thac a % cent
bottle of Mothers Worm Syrup
will expel them quickly.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12
BIG THINGS IN RAILROAD.

It is announced by the associat-
ed press that it is only a matter
Of time when the Illinois Central
r. r will double track its lines
from Chicago to New Orleans.
The ATLANTIC Coast Line and the
Plant System are about to be con.
solidated under one management.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12
THE UNSECTARIAN AID
SOCIETY.

This most worthy organization
supported by the charitabIy III
clined people of this community,
has done most noble work duIlng
the past twelve months, and has
carried volumes of sunshine into
darkened and disconsolate homes.
The details of their good works
would read like. fairy tale.
Little children have been clothed,
sheltered and made to smile.
Parents have had good cause to
pronounce unstinted benidictions
upon the heads of those who have
brought them timely succor. The
aged have found IN them a true
and liberal friend in their dire
needs.
As long as poverty shall be one
of the distressing conditions of
childhood and dotage may this
organization of charity and mercy
find ample means with which to
relieve.
We, this week, with pleasure
give space to their. annual report
which follows below:
Annual Report Unsectarlan
Aid Society.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12

The predicted Tariff war on the
United States by Europe seems to
have been neglected Of late by
those who made the prediction. -
indianapolis ~Journal.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12

The sale of lots in Gueydan. La,
of the ]. p. Gueydan Estate,
was we'll attended and eighty
four lots were sold at prices ran.
ging from $4,000 upwards, and
aggregating a sum of $3.50 20.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12
Old Graudmas German Tea

The best remedy in the world for
Purifying the Blood and Preserving
the Health,
SOLD BY ALL Dsesers1s, PRICE loot
PER BOX,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12
WANTED.

We would like to ask, through
the columns Of your paper, if there
is any person who has used Green's
AUGUST Flower for the cure Of In
digeltio Dyspepsia, and Liver
Trou1 les that has not been cured
land re also mean their results,
such as pun stomach, fermentation
of food, 4 pitual costiveness, ner-
vous dysf> psia, headaches, de-
spondent feel eg, sleeplessness in
fact, any trouD s connected with
the stomacn>>I lNArf This medi-
cine has been sd & many years
in all civilized coune IS, and we
wish to correspond with you and
send you one Of our books free of
cost. II you never tried August
Flower, try one bottle first We
have never known Of its failing.
If SO, something more serious is
the matter with you. Ask your
oldest druggist.
g. g. Green, Woodbury., N. j.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12

Abbeville is to have a SIG, 900
school building with a pressed
brick facing on three sides. Con-
tract has been awarded
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12
ST A YEAR,
Office Millard's Building. Main Street
Next above the Alma House.

1If you get a complimentary
cony of the Iberian it is tor your
inspection. We trust that you
will find it a "News-letter" worth
two t2) cents week. Send us
your subscription - only 81 90 for
year Of 80 copies.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12
A BOOMERANG!

An appeal from the British Gov
eminent was made to Secretary
Hay, who was asked to protect
British interests at Chalmette
against attacks Of Boer sympahiz-
ers. The question was referred
to Gov. Heard and he declares
that England is maintaining on
American soil an army post.
The Iberian Office has been over
crowded with job wal Cor the last
three weeks or more. .a,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12

Tell your friends foout that big
sale of embroideIes, laces and
ribbons at MstPt Bros & Co,
next Monday, = Pr l4th.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12

Don't forged that aMill End
sale of emBf0 Ferries at Mistrot
Bros s. Co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12

The above "Relief checks repre-
sent food, clothing, bedding, medi-
cine, fuel and rent.
Miss Louise Fasnacht,
Financial Secretary
March LIST. 1909 New Iberia, La.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12

Are you goil[ g to attend that
special sale>of nbroideries, Laces
and RibbonsH Mistrot Bros &
Co., beginlng N knday. Apr 14th.s
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12

FRESH FLOWER SEED.
For sale at Millard's News De-
pot. New Crop for 1902 just re-
ceiyed.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1902-04-12

Protection grows in the most
prosperous and intelligent conn-
tries. Shefdeld Ala. Tho Reap
i.
The Iola register., 1902-04-04
BELFRY.

MERRIDETH ATER, Correspondent.
March % Mr. and Mrs L G Vande-
veer visited Mrs Vandeveer's sister,
Friday.
Miss Ellie Cramer returned from
Greenwood Co, Friday. Mrs Cramer
remained there and will keep house
TO" her father for month or two.
Lille Alter visited Carmen Dicken-
son Sunday.
Mt Curley and famlly.spent Sun
day of last week at Mr. Easdales,
Tom Jackson and family visited L
G Vandeveer and wife Sunday.
The Lieurance school closed Friday.
The pupils had prepared a short pro-
gram ana several of the parents came
in and helped them enjoy the after
noon.
Ralph Hall received The two months
scholarship offered by the Pttsburg
business college as reward for OBJ
tanning the highest average in the
term examination. Cramer Dickinson
received the second prize, months
scholarship in the same college.
Jessie Cramer spent Saturday and
Sunday with her aunt Mrs Lowman.
Messrs. Seymour and Fursman have
bought new disc-drill.
Mr. Lindsey will close his school at
Old Elsmore, next Thursday.
Mrs Owens was in our vicinity last
week, canvassing for Girard nursery.
The Iola register., 1902-04-04
SOUTH MAPLE GROVE AND CEN.
TRIAL AVENUE.
Ethel Lash, h,iCorrespondent,

April l Mr. Frevert, Miss Bowman
and Mrs Briley and daughter Dot of
Chanute wereguests of:Mrs Fred Cher
ken last Friday evening and attended
the exhibition at Central Avenue.
Mrs Moore of Humboldt who died
at the home of her son Howard was
buried at the Grand View cemetery
last Friday.
Ed Maxwell has been quite sick.
The Easterexercises at Maple Grove
were well attended and an excellent
program was rendered which showed
careful preparation.
Miss Ball closed "a successful term
of school at Central Avenue Friday.
An exhibition was listened to in the
evening by aIlarge crowd. Our orches-
ira was assisted in few pieces by the
Center Grove orchestra. AT the close
OF the program our teacher presented
the new bell to the patrons in behalf
of the members of the drama, and the
response that sh ould have been giver
The Iola register., 1902-04-04
NEOSHO VALLEY.
c. L. ARNOLD. Correspondent.


April 2-J d Hardin and Frank
Gay drove out to Yates Center one
day last week in an effort to procure
pasture for their stock, but failed in
their purpose. They later got pasture
west of Plqua.
Sherman Rogers finished his work
as teacher at.Neosho Valley last Fri
day and has departed fl ON among us.
Each of Josh Buffers farm houses
support new roof
AS Neosho Valley shool is out Earl
Gay is attending at Union.
A few days after they were married
Mr. and Mrs + NJ Arnold moved into
part OF the house. that we believe
belongs to Mr. Smith south of
Frank Marley's. Mr. Arnold will farm
the Purdon place adjoining.
On account of bad weather Saturday
evening the box supper at Neosho
Valley was postponed until Monday
evening when good crowd gathered
and paid by the process of bidding
$3.50.
Mr. Jones was employed the first
of the week moving his folks out from
town.
The Iola register., 1902-04-04
OLIVE BRANCH.
Mrs. Emin Correspondent


April News is scarce as the
farmers are very busy at this season
of the year.
Mr. Bull lost a valuable horse last
week. 1t is quite loss at this season
of the year as it breaks his second
team and he will have to purchase an
other.
Mr. and Mrs Charley Ford visited at
Jim Robbs last Thursday
Mr.. Jesse Miller went to Moran
Monday for his fax seed.
Joe Harclerode spent Tuesday night
in Humboldt.
Hazel Bacon spent Friday night a
Ralph Larue's.
Smith Bros, have purchased a new
fax seeder.
Mr. Bull and son spent Thursday
with Mr. Knox at Salem.
George Ford sowed his flax April l.
Orin Downs spent Thursday night
at Charley Fords.
The Iola register., 1902-04-04
CARLYLE.
Il. W. LBMAsrER, Co

Il. W. LBMASTER, Correspondent.
April 2-FlaX is about all sowed
We have no, heard of any corn being
planted yet.
Carlyle school will close Saturday
of this week. Patrons and friends are
invited to come and witness the clos
ing exercises, and bring along well
filled baskets so we may enjoy the day
to the fullest extent.
Mr. Mealy has been building cave
on Mr. Robinson's S place north of Car
lyle.
Charles Longshore returned from
Emporia Monday where he has been
attending the Normal the past winter.
Rev Jesse Wilson of Chicago and
Miss Marguerite Wilson of Lone Elm
visited friends here last week.
Mrs III w Lemaster returned home
Monday having visited relatives in
lola for several days.
Major Foust has rented his farm to
an Iowa man. We have not learned
his name yet, his stock and household
goods came in Saturday evening and
he has been pretty busy ever since un-
loading.
Mr. and Mrs Dudley spent Saturday
night.in lola the guests oftheir daugh-
ter, Mrs John Henderson.
The Iola register., 1902-04-04
PRAIRIE CENTER
Pearl starkey Correspondent

Pearl Starkey Correspondent
April I've had fine shower and
snow Saturday.
Ennis Starkey is confined to the
house with severe cold and sore
throat.
There was a large crowd attended
Prairie Center Sunday afternoon to
re-elect new officers for the coming
year of which Mr. Himkee is superin-
tendent, J w Kelley assistant super
intendent; Florence Wilson secretary
and chorister and Mr. Willie Starkey
treasurer.
Ye scribe visited Miss Maud McAf-
ferty Sunday evening.
The farmers of this vicinity are busy
sowing fax.
Mrs Starkey and daughter are very
busy papering, painting andlrepairing
their house.
The young folks OF Prairie Center
will meet tonight at Mr. Starkey's to
practice singing for the convention
NhlNi - w bt lltlu dt w tSl NldDlt
Grove the second Sunday in April
and we hope all those who are to take
part will be present,
Miss Henderson visited the school
Thursday.
Last Friday evening the school
room at Prairie Center was crowded
with people from far and near to hear
the farewell program of Miss Ivey's
school which consisted of songs, reci-
tations, dialogues and music. 1t was
well prepared and received manys
cheers. Ruth Mcdaniel received a
two months scholarship in the Pitts
burg Business College as a prize for
the highest average grade during the
term and Eula Burtch received the
second prize.
The Iola register., 1902-04-04
WEST COTTAGE GROVE.

NORA STEWART. Correspondent.
April l-Etlie Stewart arrived hou e
Saturday from Manhattan where she
has been attending school.
Nora Pucket is visiting relatives in
Yates Center.
Myhew Stewart and wife and
daughter visited at Earnest Yount's
sunday.
Tom Adams and wife spent Sunday
with the latter's parents, Mr. Hamblin.
jeff Afford from Leanna was call
ing on his friends in this neighbor.
hood Monday,
Our assessor, Mr. Ira Noyes has
completed his work and is now at
home to his friends.
Friday being the last day of school
at Oakland they are preparing to give
a large exhibition on that night,
April 4.
Miss Ella Ball visited her parents
Saturday IN lola.
Dora and Claude Adams visited
Vita Hamblin Sunday.
Mrs Samuel Downs came out last
week from Chanute and will now make
her home with her son Charles. Her
many friends are glad to welcome her
back.
The Iola register., 1902-04-04
)UNTY NEWS.
LIBERTY.

Mrs. Johnson, Correspondent
April 1-James Townsend was in
our midst last week supervising some
work done on his farms here. He had
quite a number of fruit trees set out
Also had a bay window put in the
house where Fred Kramer lives.
Mrs E H Lair returned to lola Sat
urday.
Stephen Bryant and wife and Fay
Harrington visited George Townsend s
Sunday.
Lu Roush and wife visited the lat
ter's parents across the river sunday.
Pearl and Stephen Townsend took
Easter dinner with Hillbrant's young
people.
Ira Townsend and wife went to Burl-
ington Friday to attend the Porter
sale in the place of A Townsend and
wife.
Born on March 30th to Mr. and Mrs
Cary Roush a girl.
Alice Murphy spent Easter at home.
Miss Ellis returned to her home in
Yates Center Friday.
Wasn't Sunday day to be rem
mbered? BY those that went to lola
sny way.
Lu Roush will have dance tonight.
Last Thursday being the last day of
ar school for this year the teacher
repaired a program and exhibit for
ne afternoon. Several of the patrons
Ime before noon and the ma ajority of
ne patrons came at noon and all
Drought well filed baskets and we had
4 surprise dinner on the teacher and
she was surprised 100. At O'Clock
the program commenced and we heard
one of the best programs we have
istened to. and SAW and unusually
good exhibit by the children Miss
Ellis has taken extra pains with her
pupils this past term and they show
the Improvement in their work. She
is to be praised for the grand work
she has done here and we can speak
for the majority and say she just closed
one of the most successful terms of
school that has been taught here for
years. Miss Ellis expects to teach in
Allen county next winter and one and
all here in Liberty wish her success.
Following is the report of Liberty
school for the term beginning Sept 2,
1901, and ending March 27 1902. Num-
of days taught l40. Number of pupils
enrolled, males %; females 26: total
40. Number of days in tendance,
males 2237; females 2447; total 1884.
Average daily attendance, males l6;
females IS; total "a. Number of tardi-
ness 280. Those neither absent or
tardy Ethel Castator and Pansy John
son. Those tardy but not absent
Hester, Allen and Alma Castator and
Charley Hillbrant. Elnoire Ellis,
teacher. ,'
The Iola register., 1902-04-04
PRAIRIE VIEW
g Wllber, Correspo ndent,

Miss Hattie wllber, Correspo ndent.
. March 31--Clem Baker and Guy
Keller made business trip to Cha
mute Monday.
HI Filson closed very successful
term of school at Fair View Satur-
day. After big dinner was served a
short program was rendered and the
children presented him a gold fountain
pen for present.
Mrs G V Baker, Mrs Lulu Keller,
Mrs ] G WILDER and Grandma Rissel
were shopping in Chanute Monday.
Easter services were we'll attended
at Maple Grove Sunday.
Henry Palstring made business
trip to Humboldt Monday.
Leila Foster is working for Mr.
Henry Dickerson this week,
4 Clark WILDER made business trip
p Humboldt Monday.