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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03

the terrciic momentum thus attain
ed he makes a complete revoln ion
in the air on his wheel At the
top of the loop where rider and
bicycle are upside down, the speed
has been circulating to be about
thirty miles an hour, having dwin.
died from sixty mile rate, in
making the twenty foot ascension
to the height of the loop. While
the act only last few seconds,
they are thrilling ones for the au.
dlence, as no more awe-inspiring
or hair-raising feat has ever been
Other features of the big shows
will be the Aurora Zouavcs, known
as the best drilled company of sol
diers in the world; Minting, the
UnicycIe Marvel; detachment of
Roosevelt Rough Rilers; twenty
four champion bareback riders;
forty famous clowns, and a galaxy
of gymnastic ind acrobat stars.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03

Town and Community Well
Billed.


In the very near future the PEG
pie of this community will have an
opportunity of witnessing the
widely advertised and much discu-
ssed act of Diavolo looping the
loop on a bicycle. DiaN olo is one
Of the star features of the great
Adam Forepaugh and Sells Bros.
United Shows, which will EXHIBIT
here on Tuesday Oct. the 27th, 10
O3 The feat of Diovoio is I'M
doubtedly the most dangerous ev-
er attempted in the arena of any
circus. Starting from point Gt
the extreme height of the canvas
dome Diavolo dashes daringly
down an incline plane one hundred
and ten feet i'll length, and with
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
Rev. Eli E. Riggs.

The Funeral of Rev. Eli Riggs
took place afternoon at 4 o'clock
from the Methodist. Church Mr..
Riggs died in New Orleans on Fri
day. He was born in this city
March "a, 1861 and since entering
the ministry had filled may pull
pit throughout this section. He
was a member of one of the larg-
est strancheSt American families
who settled here many years ago.
A special from NJ onroe to the p
cayune says: A. w. Riggs recei
we'd a telegram from his brother
S L. Riggs, in New Dreams this
morning announcing the death of
their brother, Rev. Eli Riggs, He
died yes erday in that city, where
he was taken for trea tment sevral-
weeks ago Mr.. Riggs was born in
New iberia, and was about A We.
ars of age His remains were ship
ped to his Old home for burial, and
the interment took pace there this
afternoon. He leaves, besides his
wife and three children, five bro
theirs and two sisters, as follows:
Mrs. Ii. H. Snider and G. B Riggs
OF New Iberia; II. L. Riggs and
Mrs. G. s. Perkins of Patterson;
A. w. and S l.. Riggs, of thus ci-
ty, and Willie Riggs, of Delhi. Mr.
Riggs who resided in monroe for a
number Of years, joined the Louis.
lana Conference of the Methodist
Church in the fall of 1894. and for
a number Of years devoted him
self to evaDgelistic work, mainly
in north Louisiana. This year he
took an assignment Vt Lake
Arthur, but his health falling he
was compelled to give up his work
there. This he did last July,
but he grew steadily worse and
was taken to New Orleans for
treatment a few weeks ago. \
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03

Jim Gebert, who is at present
sojourning in Colorado, is expected
home during the course of mex,
week.
Posters are out on our streets an.
nouncing four days race meet a,
Lake Charles, beginning mex
week.
Quite number of local fans and
rooters accompanied the Iberia Ju
niors on their journey to rankin
Sunday.
|. When You want abhvsic that il
mild and genl le, eae to take and GER
tain to act, all use Chamberlain.
Stomach and Yer Tablets. For sale
by Estorge Drug Co.
A. A. Morrow was in town YESTERDAY
and paid the Iberian pleasant call
He announces himself as candidate
for Representative from Iberia
Parish.
L. r. Gaidry returned Saturday last
from business visit to the Crescent
City
Chuck" Trahan was over from
Abbetown some two or three days
since.
CASTOR Dubus' little child was the
victim ola painful accident Tuesday
last, but is we are very much pleased
% state coming around O. K.
again.
A negro. whose name we did not
earn, was run over by a freight train
i Segura last Saturday. He was
'rought to this city for medical atten-
ion, but despite the best of treatment.
e died that Saturday night.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
CHARTER
OF THE
Jeanerette Hardware
Co. Ltd.
State of Louisiana,
Parish Of Iberia.

BE IT KNOWN, That on the 3ist day of
July. In the year eff our Lord One Thousand
Nine Hundred and Three. and of the indie
pendence of the United States, the One
Hundred and Twenty Eighth, Before me.
CHARLES A. PoIRsoN, Notary Public in
and for VIE Parish of Iberia. State of Louis
lana. duly commissioned and qualIged. and
in the presence of the witnesses he reinafter
named and undersigned:
Personally came and appeared the seve-
raj persons whose pames are hereunto SUBJ
scribed. who severaliy declared that avail
Ing themselves of the laws of Louisiana, In
such cases made and provided, they have
contracted and agreed and do by these pre-
sents covenant and agree and bind them
selves. as well as all such persons as may
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
For Clerk of Court.

beg to inform my friends and the
voters of iberia Parish, that / am a
candidate for the Democratic nomina-
ton of Clerk of Court for the Parish OF
Iberia, to be voted for at the Demo
cratic Primary Election to be held on
the 3Ist day of October A ID 1908.
/ sincerely. thank those who have
heretofore supported me, and now
respectfully solicit the votes and sup
port Of the voters Of the Parish OF
Iberia.
j. G. LEBLANC.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
For Police Juror.

We are authorized to announce
GEORGE w. DALLAS as a candidate
for Office Of Police Juror, for the 9th
Ward of Iberia Parish, subject to the
action of the Democratic primaries to
be held October 3lst. Your support is
solicited.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
For Sheriff.

beg to inform my friends and the
voters of Iberia Parish. that | am
candidate for the Democratic nomina-
ton for Sheriff, to be voted for at the
primary to be held on October 3lst.
The support OF my friends and the
public respectfully solicited.
FELIX n. MESTAYER.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
For Representative.

To the voters of Iberia Parish, / res
pectiully solicit the honor Of your
support at the coming Primary OF
October 3lst, 1908, as candidate for one
of the Representatives to the S ate
Legislature. II nominated and later
elected my reward will be the faithful
performance of the many duties ther,
in involved.
ROBERT II. DEROUEN.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
For Representative.

We are authorized to announce to
the voters of Iberia Parish the name
OF j. c. AcKERS, of Jeanerette, as a
candidate for the Office of Representa-
tive, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries to be held Octo-
Der 3lst.S Your support isr.respectfully
solicited.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03

Remy Bagarry, aged seventy.
eight years, native of France, died
Thursday morning at the home of his
son, Louis p. Bagarry. Funeral took
place from the Catholic Church on
Thursday afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
Deceased was well known and held IN
the highest esteem throughout this
city. parish and entire commu-
nifty.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
For Police Juror.

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of NORBERT BLANCHET
for the Office Of Police Juror for the
9th ward OF Iberia parish, subject to
the action Of the Democratic primaries
to be held on the 3lst day of Octo-
her
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of GEORGE HENDERSON
for reelection to the Office of Sheriff
for Iberia Parish, at the Democratic
primary to be held on the 3lst day Of
October.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03

Vlf you get a complimentary
copy of the lberian it is tor your
inspection. We trust that You
will find it Newsletter" worth
two on cents a week. Send us
your subscription --- only 81 90 for
year Of % copies.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03

I'VE received pleasant call to.
day from. Mr.. Robert Il. Derouen
from New Iberia, who is a candidate
for the Legislature. Mr. Derouen
impressed us as being a very alta.
bic and intelligent yourg gentle
man.-Jernerette Herald.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
The Jeanerette Hardware Com
pany, Limited

and under its "a d corporate name IL shall
have power and authority to lave and enjoy
succession for the fun term and period of
ninety nine years from the date hereof, to
contract, sue and be sued, ii may have and
use IL corporate seal. and the same to alter
or break at pleasure; to have, to receive,
hold, purchase. acquire, convey, alternate,
mortgage, bypothecate. pied,e and pawn
property. both real and personal. To en-
ploy. hire aud to secure the services of such
employ es as its interests and convenience
NAV require
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
For Coroner.

| beg to inform NY friends and
voters of Iberia Parish that | am a
candidate for Coroner and respectfully
solicit their support IN the coming
Democratic primary to be held Octo-
Der 81, 1909
J. w. X. SHAW, M. ID.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03

The Cemetery Association will ho
Id their regular meeting on Monday
afternoon at o'clock (Oct. stb)
full attendance requested.
M. IL. Pomeroy.
Secty, Pro. TEN.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03

AT the solicitation Of my friends,
have allowed my name TO go before the
Democratic Primaries to be held on
October 3lst next, as a candidate for
the nomination OF Representative from
Iberia Parish. Your support is re-
pectfully solicited.
A. A. MORROW.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
For Police Juror.

] beg to inform my friends and
voters of the 9th Ward ofIberia Parish
that am candidate for Police Juror
and respectfully solicit their support
in the coming Democratic Primary to
be h I'D Oct, 3lst.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03

Beginning next week we will pub
lish the photos Of candidates and
'wnte up" Of each of them. Keep
your eyes on the Iberia especially
at this time and you will not regret
it.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
To Cure n Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. ALI druggists refund the money
If it fails to cure. E. w. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
Kind Remarks About "Our
Bob"

The political pot is not ''begin
ing to boil" in this city and parish
it is boiling and has been so for {
week or two. Quite number OF
candidates have annoueed theil
decision to place their names be
fore the approaching Democratic
Primary election. These include
those seeking all offices within the
gift of the people. Just what the
Republicans contemplate doing is
not known. If they have any
intention of placing a ticket in the
field for parochial and District
Offices, it is not generally known
On the other hand, those of the
Democratic faith will have the
opportunity of making their choice
out of long list of good candid.
ates, and unless all signs fail the
primary race will be cl ose inter
esting one in all respec Har-
leguin throws this boquet at "'Our
Popular Bob'';
Bob BrOussard's man went back
on him. That is bad for BObs
plans, but it will be for the best
after all.
There is nothing for the plucky
and Iesonrceful congressman TODD
but run himself,
1t was admiral in him 20 put
his friend forward, to his own de
triment, but he has been rewarded
10y PRICES withdrawal, and the
coast is now clear for him to an
nounce him self against the hostile
element that are treating to am
bush him in his congressional dis
trict. Get you a good, strong ma
tie for Senator, Robert; make terme
with honest old General Jas. and
trOw down your gauntlet. The
people know you are honest, able,
independent, and courageous.
They need a leader like yourself
at this very juncture. They will
hail you with gladness. You have
your opportunity now.
Don't wait until they put you On
the defensive in your own congress
sional district. Those whom you
have been opposing in this cam
.paign will certainly do all they can
to crush you then. They are brea-
thing vengeance.
You have nothing to lose, Rob
ert, and every thing to gain, in a
war for sOvernorship and congress
slOnal seat.
l beseech you to enter, the gu
bernatorial lists. N. o. Ha,li.
quin
If Joe Leveque's Harlequin wants
to lambast the everlasting sawdust
out Of everything that does not go
his way, why doesn't he use some
thing bigger than Broussard to do
thedeed with-Sbreveport.Ou Journal.
Broussard is big enough. He
has a mind and a heart. Can you
say the same for the Calamity
from Caddo?-N. Q. Harlequin.
Following are the avowed con-
didates so far announced:
For Sheriff-George Henderson
ana Fellx n. MeStayer.
For Assessor-John Broussard
and I. A. Derouen..
For Clerk Of Court. G.. Le-
Blanc
For City Judge of New iberia
Judge Robert Brown.
For City Marshal Of New Iberia
&C. G. Palfrey Jr.
For Coroner-Dr. J. w. X.
Show.
For Police Jurors-Norbert
Blanchet, George w. Dallas, J.
Paul Suberbielle, John Emmer, L,
V. Barthe, Prosper Romero Sr.
J. F. Britain.
For Croner-Dr. G., orge p.
For epresentiye-R Robert F.
Derouen. }. &. Ackers and A A
Morrow.
xwy-
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
ARTICLE VIII,

This act OF incorporation may be chang
ed. amendeded, altered or modified. or Il may
be dissolved by the assent Of two-ihirds
vote at IA meeting called for that purpose
ten days previous notice being given TO each
stoclth Jlder in person or 10 his accredited
agent or ATTORNEY in fact. or by mail as the
necessity may require.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
Not OVer-Wise.

There is an old allegorieal picture of
a girl scared at grassg1opper, but in
the act of heedlesslK tfeading on a
snake This il para Fled by the man
who spends Al la Re sum of money
building cyqIona eellar, but negiects
to provide his Faulty with bottle OF
Chamber1ain'{ Eolic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea RAAedy as a safeguard
against bowel COMPLAINTS, whose vic
tins outnumt&r those of the cyclone a
hun dred to one This remedy is
everywhere recognized as the most
prompt and reliable medicine in use
for these diseases For sale by Es
orge Drug Co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
Old Grandmas German Tea

The best remedy in the world for
Purifying the Blood and Preserving
the Health,
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS, PRICE loot
PER BOX.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03

ton or affairs of this corp ration to the end
for which ii was creatcd,by him shall all Dur.
chaseS and sales of said corporation be
effected. tie shall draw aud sign Is
checks
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03

hereafter become associated with them. to
form corporation for the objects and pHr-
poses and und, + the articles ava stipuialibhs
following. tO-wit:
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03

state OF Louisiana. Parish Of iberia,
Of, Edwin Broussard. hlstr'c' ,-abt
of the 10Th Judicial District Court u = ts
ana, having read the above chaf'' lad
Jeanerette Hardware Company ! IN
and finding nothing therein contfa,y sasps
constitution or laws of the state OF Lou''-
''p Es BRoUssAsD
district Attor's''
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03

|. the undersigned authority ~ s.afs.
certify that the above ana lo'eso ami
ment of writing is true and cor'e0. q u
the original now on iiie anu u Zoo - ~
office In Miss. Book No ., foiio
10. 1903 ssenstSp
In faith whereof, witness ny sIlg
and seal of office. this 22nd day OF ~,
1903. ,uovOg1,
by. Clerk q e.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
You Know What You Are Tak.
ing.

When YOU take Groves Taste
less Chill Tonic, because the for
mula is plainly printed on every bot.
tie, showing that 1t is simply Iron and
Quinine in a tastless fern. No cure,
No Pay. SOC.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
Railroad Schedules.

Going East: Going West:
No. -. .6:l2 am. No. 3S:5S p. m
" & 1881 pm. 5....l2:l4 p. IN
Z" .3:44a.m. 7...l:5S a. m
" 10. 2;02 pm. " ...4:2S p. m
Eunice Branch Tvs. 1887 p. m.
St. Mnrtinsville " l2:05 p. IN.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
ARTICLE XIV.

Until the election TO be held on the sec.
ond Monday of July. 1908. the following per.
sons shall constitute the first Board OF Glrec.
tors, to-wit: FB McGowen. NJ B Jaeksou,0
Vice President. and G A McGowen as Secfe
tary, and K jackson as Treasurer. who
shall hold their office until their successors
shall have been elected and qualified as
above provided.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03

The domcile of said corporation shall be
In the town OF Jeanerette, Parish of IBERIA,
State of Louisiana. and all citation and other
legal process shall be served upon the
President of said corporation. or in II g event
of his or her absence upon the Vice resi-
dent thereof, and i'll the absence of both said
officers, upon the Secretary of sad corpora
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03

hf~~@-W Will be sold at
money the next meet.
ing of the Board of Directors of
the Iberia Building Association,
which will be held at the Office of
inc Association on next Wednes
lay evening, at 1880 o'clock.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03

Ofyce. So? Vest Main Street, Ne,t Abore tie Ata House.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03

Get your summer reading mat
ter at Millard'SNewS Depot.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
ARTICLE XII.


At the termination Of this corporation
either by limitation or otherwise, It's Ahsi"
shall be liquidated by two commissioners
lected from among IFS stockholders ~ :
meeting called for that purpose, composer"
stockholders, to whom ten DAYS reViousw
tice shall be given in person. TO thef sseu"
or by mail. as the case may be. Atsaio ''"'
place said commissioners shall DC eitcf
ed by stockholders. who shall fix their CON-
pensation and define their duties and iar
majority shall be sufficient to elect sald CON-
missioners provided that each stocknos.,
cast as many votes as he has snares ~ -"
company and provided that said coni~S
sioncrs shall remain in office untii vac p'
liquidation OF the affairs OF this cofDHa''0..
d in the event Of death Of one OF the '''.
commissioners. the survivor shall coh''p"
to act !,
The subscribers hereto have respectl'eu
written posi- = heir names 'he n'"
stock in this corporation subscriber io' ~.
OF them. so that this act OF lnco'v','
may also serve as the original supscr'p's
list of the corporation.
Thus done and Passed in my em'.
Jeanerette Iberia Parish. state OF iA''.
IN the presence OF Charles W Racer anu
ton Donin CUES. compete mt Wltness ..ho
full age, both residents OF this fa'r'
hereunto sign their names Win sal" -.
ers and me. Notary. on The day anu
aforesaid.
Originally signed
MrsFB McGowen, % sha'e''
CA McGoweu, shares,
Personally to authorize my WE
NIB Jackson 95 sharer'
Err jackson, 5 shares
Personally to authorize my wiz
Witnesses
CASTOR Domingues.
Charles W RAIDER.
CA poIRsoN
Notary pu1ie
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
ARTICLE ri,

No stakeholder shall ever be lield liable
for the contracts or faults CT the said cofpo'
ration in any further sum than the UNPAID
balance due the corporation on the shares OF
stock owned by him, nor shall any mere ~
formality in organization have the erect Oh
rendering this charter null, or OF exposing
any stakeholder to any liability beyond Inc
stock.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
ARTICLE III.

The objects and purposes for which this
corporation is established and the nature of
the business to be carried on by it are hereby
declared and specified 20 be: To carry ON a
mercantile business. 10 buy and sell hard
ware. furniture farming implements, crock
erv, merchandise and other property. at
wholesale and retail.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
RTICLE X.

This corporation may commence lsness
! as soon as fifty shares of its capital stock
| shall have been subscriber.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
AIiTICi

The name of said corporation shall be
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
ARTICLE "

The capital stock Of said corporation is
hereby fixed at the sum Of Twenty Thousand
Doll ars. to be divided and represented by
Two hundred shares Of stock of the sum of
One Hundred Dollars each said stock to be
paid in money or its equiva lent in property
either r laoer personal ms its Board of Diree
tors may decide; this may be increased to any
amount within the limits fixed by the law
governing the formati n and organization of
corporations. limited.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-10-03
For Representative.

L. V. BARTHE.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-04

1t viii pay you to come from long dis
lance to attend this sale. Visitors viii find
It comfort and pleasure to shop here. All
Cars to and from the Union Station pass
our doors. Packages delivered at the depot
at any time.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-04

Mail Orders shoU1d be sent at once to
secure the Goods advertised for this Sale.
A Sufficient quantfty has been set aside to
meet the demand. State YoUr wants and
we viii be sure TO please You. Satisfac-
ton IN every instance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-11
PkhK THEATRE.

Melodrama will hold the boards at the
Park theatre next week. when the WELL
known romantic actor Willis Granger will
appear as Gypsy Jack This famous
English production will he given with y
splendid cast Of players aud n wealth OF
handsome scenery It~holds tho record
now Of playing for over three wears
steadily I'm one theatre IN London. and Is
now touring England. Its career I'm this
country has not been less lucrative FIR its
manager than It's English prototype
Crowded houses have greeted this last
importation from the home Of melodrama.
and that " has pleased It's audiences is
very evident from the excellent ncwspa-
per notices received wherever Mr Gran.
ger has appeared. IL Is very strong
play. based on the struggles Of Young
gypsy TO obtain recognition as the son
and heir of n wealthy noblcman from
whom he has been stolen in childhood
His plans are at variance with those OF
his fathers solicitor who I'm the belief
that Jack is dead and that Sir Johns
niece Will inherit the money. has sought
TO marry his vagabond son to the girl
Jack turns up at the right time. how
evor. and prevents the marriage. and al
so fastons on the solicitors son tho MUIR
der OF the latter's gypsy wife. who had
been put out OF the way 50 that there
could be no obstacle 90 the contemplated
marriage with the Earl's niece II Il a
cfcveriv wuvcr STORY. srrt tofrs ttr inter
est OF the audience from the beginning 10
the end An excellent cast supports MIR
Granger