New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-12-19
LOCAL NEWS.


Lewis estaee was the sufferer. The
origin Of the fire is not exactly known
probably defective fiue or burning out
of fiue The residence was situated at
Lovers bridge and was occupied by
Mr.. W. H. Preston, tho building and
contents were a total loss, insurance
was only 800 on the building and $500
on the contents, but for the absence of
any wind the whole row Of buildings
would undoubtedly have been con-
sumed, the firemen pro TEN, did good
work. What came very near being a
disaster was the bursting of the hose,
which happily was replaced by un
coupling and adding another section,
word was phoned for the other hose
and carriage, which arrived after
the building was consumed about thir-
ty minutes later, drawn by famished
animated corn crib. who had been fed
on barrel hoops go long that they
shown through the hide, travesty, a
disgrace to q town Of 10, 600 people,
which should have good fire depart
ment with ample means to transport
the hose and engines. This fire again
emphasizes and accentuates the fact
that our Council must do something
for the protection Of its citizens pro-
perty and we again suggest that good
horse be purchased and turned over to
the fire organization. Considering the
poor encouragement give the firemen,
they havemanaged to keep up their or
ganization, and did most excellet work
ut this fire, saving the fine residence
of Mr.. Alex VOORHEES, from the flames,
although but Is feet distance inter-
vened. a feat combining rare, judy
ment and tact
SIS.OOO,OO to loan.
In large or small amounts on mort
gage secnrity-Weeks Il Weeks.
At the last meeting of the Coun-
Gil license of $3.50 was imposed OH
the proprietors of the pool rooms for
the racing season. This is as 1t
should be. and all kindred schemes to
ut money without an equivalent. If
such things must exist let the city get
something out Of it in the way Of row
enue to be put to better use. We
would suggest that the amount is just
right for a pair Of good horses for the
fire department.
No one in my line will undcfsell
me. will make absolutely the
lowest prices in the town Oh goods
l sell, aud offer not only the lowest
prices, but y line as complete as
shown ina city.-R. ). Mcmahon.
Thursday night last, at the store
u Mr.. Ira Knight, the East End Fire
Company was formed with Walter J.
Burke. President; r. A. POmeroy, Sec
retary; Mr.. w. H. Preston, Foreman
and Rene Delahoussayc AZ Assistant
Foreman and some 65 members. The
district sought to be covered by this
company extends fom Bank Avenue,
East to the Corporation line. Messrs.
Geo. w. Dallas and Mr.. Preston were
appointed a. building committee to
attend to the erection Of house ut
Lovers Bridge for the protection Of
the hose and carriage and such other
appliances as are needed. Much earn
estness was evinced by all present and
a determination was expressed to pro-
4 tect a. far ~ possible the property OF
the district. The meeting adjourned
subject to call Of the President.
Ladies' and Children Matinee, Sun.
Dec. sOth. Fatal Wedding. %, 80 eta.
We cali attention to the adver.
tisement in another column Of the Jas.
w. Wyche Machinery Co., Ltd. Hi
10 the leading machinery firm Of thin
city. He can fill orders promptly and
can construct and install same In
through and flrst-olass style. Those
needing machinery Of any kind would
do we'll to call ON him and get hi
prices and estimates, which will bs
found reasonable aud reliable.
af SANTA Claus Should
put q home in your stocking q
Xmas, would you BE- happys Put
your rent money with us; VI
will buy you Z Oune.--lBERrA
BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
Recently in New Orleans one Of
the theatres was in darkness > full
hour owing to an accident to the
Electric Light Plant. The audience
quietly waited till the lights were on
: again, many Of them thought Il Wa
AL in the programme This goes q
show that New Iberia il not the only
city that has the occasional inconven
fence AZ lights going ont. Thest
things happen to Ill plants whether
municipal or private ownership Il
the case mentioned above private
ownership controlled the plant.
Iron Beds complete with cano
pies and springs, o6.6O.--R. s
Mcmahon.
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