New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-10-10
THE NEW POST OFFICE.

new era in the postal affairs of
i New iberia commences TODAY. For
many years the long suffering people
of this town have submitted to all
kinds of Inconvenience and made
quateness of proper postal accommoda-
tions. The rule heretofore seems to
have been anything is good enough
for an Iberia Post Office, 50 we have
been going from post to pillar from
small cubby holes, without sufficient
light or ventilation roasting in summer
freezing, in winter, with the one ex-
ception. which was the short time the
Office was located in the Opera House
up town long since destroyed by the
relentless flames All kinds of COM
plants were lodged with the Postmas-
ter and even direct protests to the de-
partment were made without avail
and it seemed that New Iberia the
fourth City, in population, of Louisi-
lana was destined to use forever as its
post Office for some thousands of pa
irons a make-shift compartment that
the most unenterprising African would
not use for his .'chop house. Hap
PLY all this is now changed, thanks
to our energetic Congressman Hon.
Robt. F. Brsussard, who when put on
the committee of post offices and
roads, Immediately put in claim for
New Iberia, asking for a $50, 600 ap-
for public building,
after much delay and persistent work
in the part of Mr.. Broussard, submit
ting to much jollying by his confreres
Of the house, who seemed disposed to
ignore the fact the New iberia was on
the map. Mr.. Broussard convinced
the house of our needs, necessi ties
and rights, which resulted in the pass
ing of the appropriation. After some
two years of tedious delay and settling
If technical and legal obstacles. the |
for bids fer construction.
appeared much to the satisfaction of |
[berians and especially when it was
found that our popular contractors
Aessrs. Taylor & Phillips had put in
lie lowest bid. But Iberia was not
destined to have the honor of the erec-
ion Of the building, as it was found
he bids were all above the amount
after paying for the site.
Bids were again advertised for which
esulted in Messrs. Bradt & Co., of
atlanta being awarded the contract
heir bid being the lowest. Work
vas commenced in February 1902 and
ushed rapidly, as the weather would
How, to completion. The Governor
rdered here as its Supervisor of Con-
Col. Muchmore Of Los
lngeles, California, who from the
cry start, gave his personal super
ision to every smallest detail, which
as resulted in the completion OF one
I the finest buildings in Southwest1
Ouisiana, modern, up-to-date in
Fery particular building which is
Ie pride Of the city, model Of con-
enience and comfort. Rooms for the
lamp Department. for the Money
der department and for the carriers
e fitted up in elegant style. A pri-
tie Office for the Postmaster is one
the features of the building and has
,pointments Of beautiful and substan-
Il
Il character. The Lobby is large
ID roomy. beautifully lighted by
rye windows by day and magnificent
landeliers with electric lights 1t
ght. The boxes and drawers num-
7 638, all new style and Of beautiful
lish. The entire structure is heated
steam. apparatus for which is placed
the basement. The building is en-
ely Of brick and stone and is fire
oof in every particular. Capt. T.
Morse and his assistant Mr.. Sam
ell will take charge to-day and our
ople will receive their mail FRONT
9 new building Free delivery
i'll commence about November LIST.
is requisite that persons must
We their mail addressed to thcirl
seet and number to insure prompt
livery.