New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-07-18
LOCAL NBws.

AOOAL NDWS.
We have been shown by Mr.. J
b. Finney, a bottle of oil taken from
the we'll of Messrs Jones e. Fletcher
situated on Bayou LaRamp, st. Marti,
parish. The specimens seems to be OF
the standard fuel variety, being black
and heavy. but without the usual bad
odor. This Is the second well in the
district and oil was found in botl
at q depth Of 400 feet. We tru st the
development will continue until the
entire field is located including Iberia
parish where indications of the most
pronounced nature are plainly evid ent
A company formed to exploit the
Iberia field will most as uredly meet
with success. No delay should be
further tolerated in the organization
of company to sink well at least
1900 feet if necessary.
An ambitious young man or young
woman who speaks French and English
and has had some experience as dry
goods clerk. might find il advanta-
geous to send references to G. -. c.,
this office. Only written sealed appli-
cations will be received
We have received cards announc-
ing the marriage Of Mr. Alfred Duper-
Ter and Miss Elange Workman at
Beaumont, Texas, July 18th, 1903.
Mr.. Duperier is the son of our most
element physician, DIR. Alfred Du-
perier one Of the founders of our CITY,
whose family are among the pioneers
of the Attakapas. Young Alfred, after
graduating with honors in Indiana
Law School. commenced pratice in
Beaumont some two years ago. OF
pleasing personality and talents of
high order, he was brilliant mark
for theBeaumont cupid, whose unerr-
ing aim brought him low We con-
graduate heartily.
At cost, to close out twelve
Studsbaker Wagons, one Jump
seat Surrey, one open Bsbeoek
Spider and one uckboard. Bar.
gains Tor somsbody.-R. 8. Mo-
Mahon.
We have been shown some fine
head Of rice from the crop Of Messrs.
A. b. and Nora Romero, the heads are
over ~ inches In length and well de-
veloped for the season, the crop from
which the specimens were taken is
about 100 acres and bids fair to
make handsome returns. The rice ,
crop Of this parish IL reported to be most
excellent and the acreage nearly up to
last year. Some planters will begin /,
harvesting next month.
LOST-A gold twisted watch chain
between the railroad depot and Weeks
st. A reward will be paid for the
return Of same to Maurice L. Le-
marie, at Estorge's drug store. II
The public road near the Pesson
property Is again In bad condition ow
ing to the seepage Of water from rice
fields. The attention of the authorities
is called to his matter AZ it il the duty
Of all rice planters to prevent the es-
cape Of water interfering with the ira
vel Of the public, servere penalties
are inflicted on those violating the
law in this matter. I"
Agricultural implements Of oil "
kinds at Drath's Hardware Inn. =
porium. .
I'm the reorgan ization of the State ;
National Bank, Mr.. Ulysse Landry,
becomes tho paying and receiving tel q
Ter. Mr.. Landry has had considerable .
experience - paying teller Of the :
New Iberia National Bank and comes !,
to !. the new institution well equipped
FOR hts duties intellectually, physical
" and socially. his connection with the
bank will rebound to its profit and \,
Mr., Landry will assume "a
The duties August ist, next.
w still have full line Of Ham. 81
mocks. -R. y. noMshon. ii
We call attention to tho excellent -
work under direction Of Councilman
3 "A. Dscourt, ON Weeks street. THAT o.
has been put in most ex- .
'ellent condition and supplies : long n
lelt want. We trust the work will be IN
to other streets VI
MattlnGs, Rugs, Carpets Shades, g
-R. 8. Mcmahon. 90
We notice that the city fathers
keeping in view the health Of the city.
lave given good coat Of whitewash z,
Il germ killing elements ali
his improving the appearance and II
anitary condition Of the public pro- b
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