New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1903-01-03
LOCAL NEWS.

line resolutions OF the City
Council upon the death Of Mr.. w.
X. Burke reached our office toe
late for publication in this weeks
issue and will appear in our next.
Seven Surries on sale at cost
r. 8. Mcmahon.
The very Indictment weather
OF the past week has retarded the
work at the Government building,
which is gradually taking shape.
The stone steps are being
placed in position end shows that
very ample and beautiful en-
trance to the building will be OBJ
tanned.
Farrer & Arnold, the tailors, are
giving special inducements to the
public in the way of Pressing
Club, membership 81 5Oper month,
one suit pressed weekly.
A committee of three was ap-
pointed by the Progressive LeagHe
to confer with the City Council at
its next session on Monday night
to propose cooperation with the
Bayou Carlin Drainage Board to
the end that the City may secure
drainage. We trust the commit
tee will be so loaded with facts,
reasons and arguments, that they
will be irresistible, and that they
will carry everything before them.
Corner brick store of Satter-
fields for rent.
"A terrible accident occurred a
few days ago in which the little
son of our Sheriff, George Hend-
erson, lost an eye by the discharge
of one Of those air rifles 10 the
hands Of Mr.. Chas. Browns son.
The little sufferer was taken at
once to New Orleans, where the
most expert attention will be given
him. 1t is a most reprehensible
habit, that of giving children play
thing that can harm and the prac-
tice should be tabood.
Agricultural implements Of all
kinds at Erath's Hardware EN-
porium.
We are pleased to note that a
committee has been appointed by
the Progressive League to make
arrangements for the laying of the
corner stone Of the public building
as soon as the weather settles and
the concrete flooring is dry enough |
to sustain the weight Of those who
may attend the ceremony. -.
? Good dry, split hard wood ready |
for stove 1926 cord delivered
Phone, r. n. Mcmahon.
Rich costumes, elaborate new
scenery, new electrical effects and
q completely rewritten version Of
"Faust" alone would attract local
theatregoers, but the announce
ment that Lewis Morrison himself
will appear in his anal perform.
ance as Mephisto deserves more
than passing comment. for this
talented actor is the chief living ex-
ponent Of Satan. Vendome Opera
House January 9th, 1908.
Corner brick store Of Sattsr-
fields for rent.
Lewis Morrison, who has won
worldwide fame and q handsome
competence as Mephisto in "Faust,"
will be seen here soon in magni-
Acent new production of "Faust, /"
which has been added to by q
dramatic and lyric prologue Of ex-
ceptional literary merit. Lewis
Morrison himself will play Me.
phisto for the last time here and
the scenery and electrical effects
are said to be the Anest yet evolved
for this star and play. vendome
Opera House January 9th, 1908.
Agricultural implements Of oil
kinds at Erath's Hardware EN-
porium.
The young actor who il play ,
ing 1.-THE Doctor" in "When We
Were 81" was named after the
famous tragedian Macready, who
was an intimate friend Of his
father. His associates consider
him particularly qualified to i'm.
bersonate medical man from the
fact that be was a student Of medi-
cine before embarking upon his
theatrical career. The health Of .
the organization has been excellent /
since the beginning Of the tour and |
the company attribute their immu- Z
nifty from ailments to the luxury Of /.
; travelling physician. vendome
Opera House January 9Th.
Oats, corn, corn chops and bran,
very cheap at Cypress Store.
--Teche Encampment No. 10, Z
Knights Of Temperance held an in
tsresting meeting last night ct !
their hall, adding six new members
10 its roll. Next Friday night the
of ollcers for the ensu-
Ing year will Do held, prominent
Grand Lodge o6lcers will be- fes-
INT for the occasion, after which . .
lunch aud smoker will be given to :
n a