New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-11-15
LOCAL NEWS.

the city which consumed the feed
mill of the New Iberia Milling and
Development Company causing a
total loss. The flames famed by
the wind attacked the Crystal Ice
Works of Mr.. T. Il. Morse, and
before any assistance could be rem
dered, ittoo, was mass of smoking
ruins. The origin of the fire is
shrouded in mystery, one of those
unaccountable things that often
happen, but it is supposed that
the deadly cigarette Of some EN-
ployee at the feed mill had some.
thing to do with it. The loss is
very heavy In the case of T. l.
Morse some $21 900 went up in
smoke, while some $4,000 was the
loss of the Milling Company. The
insurance was about one half of
the value of the property lost.
Much delay was experienced in
getting water to the fires, owing to
want of organization, or thorough
system. The loss of these two
factories will be felt in the com.
munity among consumers.and wage
carriers and we trust the gentle
men will see their way clear to
resurrect their plants and be ready
for business in the near future.
- lots ON east side of New Ibe-
ria can be bought cheap. Now is
the time to purchase one for your
home. Only 4 cash, balance on
your own terms. 6. l.. Provost,
agent, Clerks Office.
The Latest Creations in style are
to be found at King Brothers.
About five o'clock Tuesday
morning our community was again
aroused by the alarm of fire, this
time in the east end of town, on
Charles street and corner Charles
and Center. The two dwellings
occupied by Judge Robert Brown
and DR.. w. J. Emmer were con-
sumed Most Of the household
goods Of Judge Brown were saved
through the help of the citizens,
but those of DR.. Emmer's were a
total loss. The Clerc dwelling
corner of Center aud Main was
threatened, but the timely appear
ance OF the firemen and excellent
work saved the building and con-
tents. This building was occupied
by Superintendent o. j. Much
more who had just taken possession,
having newly furnished it. All
the furniture was removed aud put
back again, without the loss Of n
single thing. Some of the beauti-
ful live oaks in the Weeks grove,
where stood the house of DR.. En-
mer, were badly burned and will
have to be removed. Again the
delay IN reaching the fire by the
hose was in evidence, but as the
hose had but few hours previous
been in use at the upper end of
town. being unreeled, 1t took some
time to get them on the reels and
to the second fire. The loss of the
dwellings was about $4,000, with
the usual insurance, about one
half value. These fires accentuate
tho necessity Of organising hose
companies, and having the town
districted with a hose carriage and
company for each district. Should
a fire occur in some Of the densely
settled sections, the damage would
be great unless immediate help
could be afforded, such % the
nearby hose company could give.
Call for the Spanish Hand Made
Cigar at Moss'-the best 90 cigar
in town.
Bright clipped oats and choice
Timothy hay at Oonways. Phone
161 1926.
died, on Friday November 14th,
1902 at IL rs p. NJ, Emelie Chou.
teau Robertson, daughter Of the
late John G.. M. Robertson and
Catherine Woolf. The services
were held at the Church Of the
Epiphany, Rev. G. G. Kramer on
ciating. Miss "Mimie" M she was
affectionately called by a host Of
friends was one Of Iberia's loveliest
rose buds in q garden famed for Its
choice flowers. In the heyday Of
youth aud vigor che was called, but
not till after prolonged period OF
suffering, borne with christian for.
titude and patience. The entire
community mourns her loss which
attended the obsequies aud evinced
Its regard by the numerous floral
designs which were in great profu.
sion. The ENTERPRlsE offers its
heartfelt coincidence to the grief
stricken ones.
White Eagle -four is the best in
the territory. Wholesale at A. s.
Conways.
You will hnd what yon are look