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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
wANTED-nIsUELLANEOUs.


WANTED-A cashiers desk, six feet long.
Give description and price. Address e. S,
Argus offlce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
MONEY TOLOAN.

(~co--o-~---(-IC-~I-|o-- -~--~->->r>~--0-
MONEY TO LOAN on real estate security at
lowest rates. Marion E Sweeney, attor'
ney, rooms 1896, Mitchell & Lynde build
ing, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
FOR Er,vr-RooMs

ESP m TTOs bsn IN TTemann buildin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
TRAINS

FDaily. FDaily except sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26

PLEASANT +. COX-Real estate and insur-
ance. Old fire companies represented.
Your patronage solicited. Phone Union
49, once over Thomas drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26

BENEFITS Insurance agency. Fire, lite e,
accIceOt. health and plate glass. Rea
estate and loAES Room .. Buford block.
Residence phone. union S6l once, union IlS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26

FOR RENT-Omce room on ground floor al
Rock Island house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26

TORNADO INSURANCE-Rates for city
property 90 cents per 300 one year, 20 cents
per el00 three years, 81 cents per eI01 five
years. Call or address c. K. ChambeTlin
Agent, Mitchell & Lynde building.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-12-19
Mice and Matches
CAUSE a FIRE
AS THE TIDE FLOWS.

Miss Ella Knight aud Mrs, Mcintosh
who have been visiting the Bell fam
ilv of East End, left for their home at
Houston last Monday,
Mr.. Thos. j. Upton ,jr,, left tor
Gibsland. La, last Friday to visit his
mother who lies critically i'll at that
place.
Mrs. Thos. r.. Morse, of East End
entertained her lady friends at Euchre
and Finch in her eleg ant cosy home
on East Main Street
Judge Simon, of st. Martlnsvlllo
was in town this week attending to
Business before the Court,
Hon. JOS. ~ Provost of Jcanerette
was on our streets last Tuesday.
Mr.. st. Paul LeBourgeous wns here
Tuesday last.
Mr. ID. =. Rose of " Rough 4 Ready
plantation was in town, looking over
Christmas things, after the labors OF
the Sugar Campaign
Miss Emma Daniels will prospect
for oil on her place i'll FausSa Point
She has recently returned from Texas,
much improved in health,
Mr.. e. T. Eldridge, cane planter
near Loreauville. was in town Wednes-
day.
The Junior Afternoon Euchre Club
was deligtfully entertained by Misses
We'll on Thursday last After the
usual number Of games were played
Miss Fannie We'll wof, the first prize
in cut with Miss Eva Berard. Miss
Lilly Brupbacker was awarded the Sc
cond prize while the BOBBY fell to
the lot of Miss Violet Brupbacker.
Delicious refreshments were then
served. Miss Clara Finley will en-
tertained the club next ut the home
of Mrs. r. Il. Morse.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-12-19
Modern Merchandisin6


perfectly
general question making both ends meet? your supplies
Possibly
your family
that things will right
both and lay aside
only doing what head family should eneav do and don't
as big we think does we want you think this question of modern
to
people To buying everything credit then the farm
idea modern merchandising supply ALL everything
something like $0 s0o $500
" Then consider the advan
New goods Prompt Prices that and
absolute satisfaction the
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-12-19
Succession Sale.
SUCCESSION OF ELOI BOUTTE.
No. llo5.
10Th judicial District Court, Parish
OF Iberia, State OF Louisiana


By virtue of commission insued
unto me out of the above Court, under
an order granted on the 18th day Of
December A. d. 1908, will proceed
at the last residence of the said de-
ceased Eloi Boutte in the Parish OF
iberia. to sell and will sell according
to law. for tho purpose of paying
debts, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY card, 1904,
between legal sale hours, OH the terms
herein after mentioned the following
described property Of said estate to-
wit:
/. list. A certain piece or tract Of land
situated about four miles below the
town OF New Iberia, Parish Of Iberia,
on the east side of Bayou Teche,
bounded on the north by estate Of Eloi
| Boutte, Sr., south by Jno. M. Terry.
east by Little Bayou Bertrand) and
west by the Bayou Teche, containing
30 arpents more or less:
end. Another tract Of land Of three
arpents adjoining above described
tract and bounded on tlN north by
King Bros, south by estate Eloi Bouttt
ST., east by public road and tract BY
the Bayou Teche: second by special
mortgage and vendors lien and priv
sfotse ON the property sold with the fact
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-12-19

DIR. w. J. Emmer. health officer
having the health of the community
at heart has issued notice to the
public warning it against the use OF
fresh pork for the present, owing to
the malignant disease prevailing
among the sw inc throughout the
Parish.
Don't fail to see our line Of hand
made Indian Baskets at Enterprise
Book Store.
We had tile pleasure last Friday
evening Of meeting Mr. Jno. d. Wick
life. the contractor and promoter with
the United States Carnival Co. Mr..
WichlifYe has made arrangements to
have his show visit us in January and
will very likely exhibit here under
auspices Of the fire company of this
city.
Borrow from yourself
Money is loaned at 8 per cent
on note without endorsement to
it's stockholders by the Iberia
Building Association
| Mr.. J. +. Breaux's little son sus-
tanned quite an injury one day this
week by tripping and falling on the
steps OF the Post Office, producing sew
eral bruises and COMMISSIONS, DR.. W. J.
Emmer attended the little fellow and
relieved him ~ best he could.
Dr. wsavss's Syrup
ruzi1ss the hlood Cesats lelntmsnt, fot the SKIN
The family Of Mr.. Wills. David
con have been bereft by death of their
little son, which occurred last Satur-
day. The funeral was from the
Catholic Church and was attended by
sorrowing friends and relatives. We
sympathise deeply with the STRICKEN
ones.
l have two slightly used pianos
AID one new Fischer piano for sale
very cheap. Call up Cu,nb. tele'
phons 100, or address Jesse b
Hull, New iberia, La.
| r
Mr.. and Mrs. Luc Hebert, have
been called upon to mourn the loss o.
their darling boy, George, but thret
years Of age who died ct the home o.
his grand father, Mr.. d. B. Hebert,
1910. Iberia street, at O'Clock yester
day morning. The remains wer'
buried from the Catholic Church TIL
same day at 4v,olock r. NJ.
The crowded condition Of on
columns this week, precluded thu
Publishing Of the minutes Of the Cit,
Council Of December eth. In anothe
columns appears the proceedings Q
the adjourned meeting OF that bod.
| which was held on December ~, 1908
The weather this week has beef
ideal, cool, with . bright sun shining
i enough to make things pleasant.
=
III axe1lxe )Eosno @.1.1
&C aceoahOnsDsv. osS h3Dul
CARD Or THANKS.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-12-19
XMAS CARD.

Wishing yon ii merry Christmas
aud a happy and prosperous New
Year with many thanks for your
kind patronage in the past, and
hoping to continue and merit the
same in the future to which will
always give my very best attention.
A DAIGRE.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-12-19

This item of 81 ,373, 10, which appears in the
revenues of Jan. LIST, 1903, Is amount found or
the books and due the old plant before the mer
ger, and shold not be considered as part of the
profits of the above period.
Respectfully submitted,
J. A. WAdGoNER, Auditor
There being no further business, on mo
ton of Mr.. Murray, seconded by Mr.. Do
court and carried, the meeting adjourned
until the next regular meeting.
JULES +. DUpUy, Mayor
j. l.. HAAsE, Secretary.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-12-19
Mr.. T r Rnrke tba MANAGE,

Mr.. j. r. Burke, the manager of
the Vendome Opera House has secured
the French Opera Company of New
Orleans. to appear here Oh Christmas
day, matinee and night performances.
Mr.. Burke should receive the proper
encouragement from our people as he
was compelled to give big guarantee
before he succeeded in booking the
best Opera Company TRAVELLING in the
United States. At the day perform
ance will be presented lies Surprises
Du Divorce evening lie Premier
Mari De France. Seats are already
being rapidly called for and no doubt
both attractions will be we'll patron
lied.
Don't be Content
with making good resolutions.
Begin the New Year right by
owning a home, we will supply
the money --IBERIA BUILDING
ASSOCIATION.
The Knights Of Honor Lodge No.
3l55, held its annual election of Off
GERS at its last meeting with the fol-
lowing result: John A. French, :.
p. ID; $. &. Benthal, ID; l.. z. Rey
maud, V. d; G. p. Price, r; Max
Levy, II; G. l.. Widney, +. r.; E. W.
Phillips, r; S. II. Snyder @; Octave
Boutte, Guide: L J. Burnham,
Guardian; Cyprien Leblanc, S.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-12-19

The big stunning hits. of this
seasons Black Patti show are the
embellished comedy skit called
"Darktown's Circus Day" second
edition with Bob Kelley, Allie I.
Gillian, Leslie Triplet, Ed. Green,
Billy Ward, Anthony Byrd, Will
Cooke and Ida Forcen in con-
genial comic role and string of
smart specialties by these and
other principals assisted by the
Troubadonrs great "Weber-and-
Field" ebopytinted chorus; 1.-The
Troubadours New Comedy Four
q whirlwind of song, dance and
hilarity, "Soldiers Camp Glees' a
review Of the immortal melodies OF
the camp, battlefield and planta-
ton, festival Of mirth and mel
ody, comprising excerpts from
grand and comic operas by Black
Patti aud the matchless singing
forces, ten big new variety acts
in the olio including Black Patti,
Bob Kelley, WIN. Nichols, the
great mimic the only colored act of
| its Kind in the world; Ada E.
Robinson, the. black lily; Ward
aud Dobbs champion speciality
artists and Mack Allen, the equip
Disc marvel.
The Troubadours will appear at
the Opera House Wednesday Dec.
I23xd
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-12-19


Corporation of New Iberia - Treasureys
Report.
Balance in bank this day -. $292.G7
Total amount of warrants (unpaid)
held by the State Natl. Bank of
j. p. SuBERBIELLE, Treas.
The petition of the liquor dealers asking
for reduction of the $1,000 license, was
read, when on motion Of Mr.. Decourt
seconded by Mr.. Levy and carried, same
was tabled.
The election of Police Officers, to serve
for the ensuing two years was next con-
sidered The Mayor appointing Messrs.
BiumenthaI and Decourt as tellers; and
the applications Of J. B. Finney, G. E.
Colgin, q. Jacobs, A. d. Blanc, w. O.
Hugonin and A. Chargois were read and
the election proceeded with the following
result:
]. B. Finney, three votes.
O-E. Colgin, three votes.
o. Jacobs, two votes.
A. d. Blanc, two votes.
Messrs. Finney and Colgin elected day
officers.
The vote for night officer resulted as
follows: ;,
w. 0. Hugonip, four votes.
Alex Chargois, one vote.
w. 0. Hugonin elected night officer.
On motion of Mr.. Murray, seconded by
Mr.. Blumenthal, and carried, the salaries
Of the two day officers were fixed at fifty
dollars per month, including horse feed.
The Mayor appointed A. Chargois, spe-
cial officer for the district back of town,
with q salary Of ten dollars per month.
It was moved by Mr.. Decourt and Sec
onded by Mr.. Murray, that the ordinance
adopted on the 9TH day of April, 1902, al
lowing police officers one dollar extra, In
addition to their regular salary, for every
arrest, conviction and fine paid, be re-
pealed.
A yea and nay vote was taken upon
said motion as follows: Messrs. Decourt,
Murray, Blnmenthal, Dupre, and Levy.
Nay--nope.
On motion of Mr.. Levy, seconded by
Mr.. Dupre, and carried, tho Secretary
was instructed to advertise for bids for
repairs to Fire Engine No. |.
An ordinance putting a license on pool
rooms, otherwise known as turf-exchanges
was introduced by Mr.. Decourt and
adopted by the following yea and nay
vot: Yea, Dscourt, Murray, Blumenthal
and Levy. Nay--none. Said ordinance
reads as follows:
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Board
OF Trustees of the town OF New Iberia,
| that q license Of Two Hundred and Fifty
Dollars is hereby placed on pool-rooms
otherwise known rs Turf Exchanges.
The said license shall be collected or
the first day Of January Of each year, be
ginning on the iirst day Of Jenuary, A. D..
| 1904.
| Thus done, read, signed and adopted
and the seal affixed in open session, OF
this 1lth day of December, 1904.
JULES -OuPUY, Mayor.
The bill Of Mr.. J. A. Waggoner 10
| @38. Is for auditing the books Of the Waite
Works and Electric Light Plant, on mo
| ton Of Mr.. Murray, seconded BY Mr.. De
court and carried, vas approved and or
dered paid.
The report OF the Auditor, Mr.. ]. A
/ Waggoner, appointed to examine the book
OF the Water Works and Electrie Egh
Plant, was read and on motion Of M
Murray, seconded by Mr.. Blumeuthal AM
/ carried, same was ordered spread on th
/ minutes, and II a. follows
New Iberia, La, Dec. It'll, 1908.
TO His Honor, the Mayor. ex-of6cio Pref
ident, and the Hon. Members Of th
i New iberia Electric Light and Wafe
Works Committee.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-12-19
VENDOME ATTRACTIONS.

A play straight from the heart,
a story Of love and laughter, hate
and tears, is the way one critic
describes "The Fatal Wedding. .
the play that will hold the boards
at the Vendome Opera House Sun
day Dec. Goth. The scenes are all
laid in New York, and are particu-
larly well mounted, especially the
Palisades scene, where a sensa-
tional feature is introduced, that OF
swinging over ravine on a rope
which is stretched across the stage,
and on which the villain is hurled
to death by reason of the rope be-
ing cut. The cast is an especially
good one, including the clever
child actress.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-12-19

New Iberia La, Dec. Z, 1903.
Corporation of New Iberia - TreasureY's
Report.
Balance In bank this day -. $292. 67
Total amount of warrants (unpaid)
held by the State Natl. Bank of
New Iberia ...... .. So, 383.37
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-12-19
kodol Dyspepsia Cure
Oluosto what you eat.

Seine vandal went around Thurs
day night amusing himself by scratch
ing and defacing the beautiful plate
glass fronts of some of our city estab-
lishments. The crime was evidently
committed with diamond or possibly
one of those glass cutting knives, re-
Gently sold by the street corner fakir.
The police are hot OH the trail of the
miscreant and he will be brought to
condign punishment supplemented
witt, a diet of of broken glass.
A very handsome assortment OF
childrens Books at Enterprise
Book Store.
We are pleased to note hat MI.
w. l.. Brown has been sworn in as
CITY Marshall, to fill the vacancy by
the death of G. G. Palfrey. Mr..
Brown brings youth vigor and consld'
rable experience to the position, which
coupled with his known intelligence
and abilities wilt make him most
valuable and efficient officer. We
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-12-19
w. G. WE KS,
General Insurance Agent.
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

NEW IBERIA, Dee. IA, 1908.
The Mayor and Board of Trustees Of the
town of New Iberia, met this day pursu-
ant to adjournment, with Mayor Dupuy in
the chair and the following members pres
ent. Messrs. Levy, Dupre; Blumenthal,
Decourt and Murray. Absent. Mr.. Lee
MARIE.
The minutes of Nov End and 18th were
read aud approved, on motion of Mr.. Levy
seconded by Mr.. Murray. and carried.
The reports of the City Judge, Collector,
Secretary, Treasurer, and lmpounder OF
Stock were read and ordered spread on the
minutes ON motion of Mr.. Murray. sec
onded by Mr.. Decourt and carried are as
follows:
New Iberia, La, Dec. l, 1908.
To the Hon. the Mayor and Board of Trus-
tees of the town of New Iberia.
Gentlemen: Below is statement OF the
operation of the City Court for the month
of November, 1908.
Amount of fines collected and depos-
tied with your Collector $3.50. 90
Time served by prisoners One CD Day
!. Respectfully submitted,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19
Wm.. Symons.

A La Crosse paper publishes the death
Of Wm. T. 6ymons, formerly Of this
town, which occurred. February y,
1903. From that paper we clip the
following:
William Thomas Symons was born in
Bangor, Maine, June -. l539. to Philip
aud Mahala Smiley symons, being
the eldest Of four children. His father
WAS an Englishman and his mother
America q, born Of Scotch and Irish an
cestry. His early youth WAS spent Ia
SEo@ hogan, Ne, on farm with limited
opportunities for an education. In 1861
he enlisted IN Company q, Sixteenth
Maine Volunteers Infantry and was % ade
corporal al the organ z4tiou. A. the
battle Of fredericksburg December ID,
ls52 he was severely wounded in the
right shoulder from which be suffered
greatly for mauy years and the los Of
The use OF his right arm. He was dis
charged from the army ia March, ls63,
on account Of disability and did not again
enter the service. III came to la Crosse
10 $50, since which time he has lived
here, excepting about three years resi-
dence in Milwaukee. He has held posi-
tions Of trust 10 the city government,
having served as alderman, at which
time from l88s 1892 he was president
OF the council. He WAS city clerk 1888
1880, an honored member of the Grand
Army, Wilson Colwell post and at one
time commander. He also held the posi-.
ton OF senior vice commander of the
state.
He was Knight Templar and had
been identified with the Masons many
years.
He was married in Sheboygau to Ella
t. Parkman In 1865, of which union one
daughter, Alice, now Mrs. F. o. Cham
berlain, survives. He was married at
La Crosse to Frederiks A. Hughes 90
January /, 1854. OF this second union
elk children were born.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19
Death of l.. I'll. Cobb.

In the sudden death of Lemuel H.
Cobb, editor of the Portland Press, Tues
day last, Maine losses one of its ablest
editors.
Mr.. Cobb was a native of Portland
born in 1916, was graduated from Colby
college 10 1867, studied law but entered
the field of journalism in 1871 as local
editor OF the Portland Advertiser. Later
he was night editor of the Press for
about 10 years and In 1885 became man.
aging editor Of the Press, which position
he held with credit and acceptance for
Is years. Personally he was somewhat
retiring and reserved, always stunning
public notice and never caring for public
honors and offices, but those who knew
him intimately held him IN high esteem
as an honorable man devoted to his call
ing and the good of his state and city.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19
Was 1t Murder?

William A. Deering was found dead
Sunday morning, at his home In Brewer
in room adjoining that of his wife with
a bullet hole in his head. At first it was
supposed to be suicide but the position
of the wound and of the body when
found seemed to discredit the suicide
theory.
A coroner's inquest was held begin =
ming Tuesday morning conducted be-
hind closed doors, under direction OF
County Attorney Smith. Late in the
afternoon q sealed verdict was rendered.
Neither County Attorney Smith or
any of the jurors will intimate as to the
finding. No arrests have been made
nor any apparent move to place anyone
connected with the case under surveiI-
lance. There have been no develop
ments in the case beyond what is con-
sidered substantial evidence that the
revolver with which the deed was done
was purchased for MRS. Deering from a
Bangor hardware dealer.
Mrs. Deering, who is suffering from
cancer 10 the advanced stages, is still
Frustrated and unable to talk coherently
upon the matter. Physicians say that
her death is a matter or not more than
two month, possibly much less. While
nothing can be learned as to the prob
able time of making public the verdict
or any nking as to the next move, il is
generally thought that the case will re-
main at the present stage until radical
change in the condition of Mrs. Deering
takes place.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19
Death of l.. c. Moore.

Mr.. Lewis c. Moore OF Boston died
suddenly In tn camp of John Ross at
Sandy Stream, where he had been en-
ployed for the winter, on Sunday lsst
The body WAS conveyed to Bangor 90
Monday and embalmed, and brought
here on the afternoon train OF Tuesday
for burial.
Mrs. Moore and her two daughters
arrived here on the same train, having
come from Boston for the sad purpos e
OF meeting the remains of husband and
father and paying their last tribute Of
love and respect at the obsequies.
Mr.. Moore WAS a native Of this town,
the son OF Herbert Moore aud Skowhe-
gan was his home until 1887 when he
removed to Bangor in order to be nearer
his numbering business In the vicinity OF
Moosehead lake. His age was 81 years.
8 months, and he had since manhood
been actively employed in numbering
operations, most of the time on Kennebec
or Penobscot waters.
In 1881 he was happily united In mar
risge with Miss Katie Parker of Skowhe-
gan and pleasant home was established
here In which they resided until their
removal to Bangor. Mr.. and Mrs.
Moore, with their two daughters, Agnes
and Alice, are remembered by large
number of our people, and have many
warm friends here.
Mr.. Moore was formerly member OF
the Masonic order In Skowhegsn and
members of Somerset Lodge, F. & A. NJ,
escorted the remains to the place of rest
and provided bearers for the funeral
services held in the First Baptist church,
this, Thursday, at 1920 a. M, conducted
by Rev. Fl. F. Huse, pastor of that
church.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19
Mrs. William Fowler,

The subject OF this sketch passed away
at her home in Skowhegan near Pishon's
Ferry, Sunday evening, after an illness
covering period of nearly three years
OF d eancerous stomach. The deceased
has been great sufferer but has borne
her sufferngs with much fortitude being
confined to her bed but about six weeks
previous to her death. She was twice
married, her first husband being Nehe-
miah Ward (deceased) of which marriage
one son survives Will Ward OF SkoWhe-
gan. Her second marriage a husband
aud two daughters survive her. Mrs.
j. Z. Hoxie and Mrs. Chas. Heald of No.
Fairfield, one son dying il infancy aud
one daughter, Mrs. John Savage of Bing-
ham, who died about four years ago,
also one step-daughter, Mrs. Thomas
Marshall Of Auburn, who arrived at her
old home, last week. Mrs Fowler Is
also survived by one brother, Frank
Atherton of Roseberg who paid a visit
TO his native state about a year and q
half ago, and one sister, Mrs. Abner
Ward OF Fairfield aud other relatives.
A dutiful and devoted wife and mother,
kind and obliging neghbor has been
taken from our midst. Funeral services
took place, Wednesday, at her late home,
conducted by Rev D. a. Ball. Her age
WAS 81 years and mos.
oh, mother, thy gentle voice is hushed.
Thy warn, true heart is still,
And on thy pale and peaceful face
Is resting deaths cold chill.
Thy hands are clasped pom thy breast
We have kissed thy marble brow,
And in our aching hearts We know
We have no mother now