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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24
THE ELECTRIC ROAD FRANCHISE.

At the next meeting of the Police
jury the matter of the franchise given
General T. +. Myles for the cons!ruc-
tion of an Electric Railroad through
the Parish will he considered Gen
eral Mvles has had his privilege ey-
tended and every chance given him to
commence this work, but up to this
writing nothing has been done but
the erecting of n few posts which have
nud to advertise the inability or in
difference of the recipient Of the fran
chise The people feel that they
should have better treatment than
this. the franchise given is valuable
one, although free gift comparative
~ TO General Myles. and now after
nearly two years the patience of the
public is about exhausted aud it is
tired of those talks the General
gives us every once in IA while. That
the proposition of II electric road from
this city to Morgan City il good
one, there can be no doubt aud many
persons who have gone over the route
and noticed its many good features
should he no trouble in building up a
road and obtaining the funds to carry
it through to completion The region
through which the road will pass is
one thickly settled, will pass through
no less than ten towns and villages
and over one hundred plantations and
farms, whose aggregate population
and transient employees run up into
the tens of thousands, all these will
be patrons of the road The topo-
grady, of the country is such that the
building of the road can be executed
with the least expense, no heavy grad
ing or tunneling, or costly bridges TO
build, but the minimum of expense
will obtain in the. construction and
operation of the road, which will he
a dividend payer from the start.
We trust General Myles will at
once get busy, or else give way to
other parties, who have the means,
disposition and ability to put through
this very necessary public utility. We
trust the Police Jury will no longer
temporise, but demand the fulfillment
of the conditions of the franchise, or
declare them forfeited and invite pro-
posals from those who mean business.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24
LETTER TO F.. W. PHILLIPS,
NEW IBERIA IA.

Dear Sir: If it took 10 gallons to
paint your house last time with
somebody else's paint, and takes s
with Devoe, we save you So or $40 ;
for painting costs two or three
times as much as paint.
Mr.. Ezra Rathmell, Williams
port, Pa always used II gallons of
mixed paint for his honse; Devoe
took 6.
But that isn't all; that's only
first cost; how long will it wearg
Then paint, that goes furthesl in
covering, wears best too.
All paint, true paint, and full
measure, are on one side; part
paint, false paint, and short-mea-
sure are on the other. What can
you expecti
Yours truly
F. w. DEvoE & Co.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24

For The Parish of st. Martin ifirsttWard,
At Albert Resweher's aud the '0Npmis
aiouers OF election al said poll shsll be
Edgar Maren and HeIyille Melaucon aud
tho Clerk of said election shall be Albert
Reswober, all registered and qualified
VOTERS residing within said portion Of said
District.
Notice is further given that the Pointe
Claire Drainage District, through its
BOARD of Commissioners, will IN open
session at its domicile, in the town Of st.
Mo,tinyille. la, on the 2nd day of
February 1905, at the hour of ten o'clock
A. NJ, proceed TO open the ballot boIss
examine and count the ballots in number
and amount, examine and canvass the
return and declare the result Of said slee-
ton
ON motion of Delma Hebert, duly Sc
eopded and carried the Board then sd
inurnpd TO the end day of February, lsOa.
DARCOURT DUGAS, Sr., President
+. u. RELATIONSHIPS, Secretary.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24
lOuISIANA'S SCHOOL BOOK
MONOPOLY.

We see il Is announced that the
State Board of Education will hold a
session at Baton Rouge. in January 10
discuss The adoption OF uniform
course of study aud also to adopt n list
of uniform text books The matter
of book supplies. is very badly
handled in our State rs il has become
a monopoly and this invariably IN
creases the cost of the books TO the
children by giving monopoly to a
State agent. he fixes the price to the
local agent, whose margin of profit rs
so small and the books not being re-
turuable. prevents the keeping OF n
full supply The trouble is giving
exclusive control to Stnse agent. who
uses his power TO the detriment OF
those who have to buy and use the
books The Board should contract
with any reputable firm for supplies
and allow any merchant who so desires
to purchase of the publishers and sell
direct TO the children with no state
agent to sweep a fine rake off. The
present price of books in Louisiana IS
ont of proportion to all other publica-
tions and every vestige of monopoly
should be eliminated and every ELL
deavor made to cheaper the cost and
simplify the sale and distribution OF
the text books.
We are satisfied that the encouraging
of n healthy competition both in manu-
facture and sale of school books would
produce good results aud the State
Board should endcavor by every means
In its power to promote this very de-
sirable object, and earn the commend
alton and gratitude of the parents and
school patrons of the State.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24
A DUTY YOU OWE YOURSELF.

On January the first the doors of
the Sherifi's office will be closed to
those wishing to avail themselves OF
a poll tax receipt which gives to oil
free men the privilege OF casting his
ballot and choosing the public officials
for the State, Parish and City. This
tax of one dollar is given over to the
public schools of the Parish of IBERIA
and every citizen should willingly
make the sacrifice and ut the same
time exercise his rights as citizen
and not be termed squaw man.
Deputy Sheriff Mestayer, the accomo-
dating tax collector, is Mt his desk
ready to issue poll tax receipt upon
receiving your dollar.
We again warn our citizens of the
necessity Of paying this tax before
December 3ist Of the present month,
otherwise you are debarred from all
elections up TO 1906.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

Senator Foster and Congressman
Broussard, Pujo and Breazeale re-
turned last night from Washington,
having, been preceded by Con
gressmen Robertson, Ransdell and
Davey a day or so ago. Senator
McIGnery aud Congressman Meyer
have not yet returned and it is pos
sible that they may remain in
Washington to look after matters
in which their constituents may be
interested.
The returning statesmen report
legislative affairs as being some
what dull at the capital, the time
being largly taken up by one or
two purely administration measures
and the ilnpeachmcnu of Judge
Swavuc. Senator Foster expressed
the belief, in which he is joined by
Mr.. Pujo. that the tedurtlonlst
measures proposed by several Re
publican leaders will not pass this
session, bui Senator Foster finds II
radical sentiment among some Re.
in favor of forcing this
TO the front at the next
session. So far the President has
not given public expression upon
the subject, and much will depend
upon the attitude which he may
assume. Should he favor reduc-
ton some measure have that end
in view will be adopted, ,5hile if he
takes position III opposition
Iherto all efforts to force the
through will fail.
The impression seems to be grow
ing that the President is not in
hearty sympathy with Plat aud
.he other radical Republicans who
would arbitrarily deprive the South
If representation, and it is to be
hoped that this will prove TO be the
,ase. N. q. STATES.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24

or an annual income OF $l91,
500, the Shreveport city council
expects to give the schools %, 900
if collections are good next year.
The chief items of municipal ex-
pense there are street cleaning,
500, 100, fire department $50, 600,
police $4,000, water and sewer
rental 1874, 900 and lights, $14, $50.
Her chief sources Of income are
taxes, SIG, 900, and licenses, $l01,-
500.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24

NOTICE..
EXTRACT FROM MINUTES.


ST. MARTINsvILLE, La, Dee. 90, "a.
The Board of Commissioners of the
Pointe Claire Drainage District met this
day, were present Adolph Reswebcr, Del
mas Hebsrt and Darcourt Dngas, Sr., after
organization.
Upon motion of Adolph Resweber, duly
seconded and carried. the following rcso-
luton was adopted:
Be it resolved, by the Pointe Clare
Drainage District, that,
Whereas, this Board now exists by or
ganization under the provisions OF Act
No. 1853 of the General Assembly OF the
State of Louisiana of the year l9o2, and
especially of Sec. thereof, and whereas
the Pointe Claire Drainage District does
not desire to avail itself of the provisions
of Article 28l of the Constitution OF the
State of Louisiana of 1898, and the acts
of the General Assembly of the State of
Louisiana carrying into effect said article
of the Constitution relative to the assess
ment and collection of taxes in said Dram
age District and whereas, in lien thereof,
the said Pointe Claire Drainage District
availng itself of the power and authority
conferred upon it by virtue Of Act III OF
the Acts of the General Assembly OF the
State of Louisiana for the year l9o2
relative to the levy and collection of an
annual contribution or acreage tax on
the lands situated in the said Polnfe
Claire Drainage District, therefore,
Be it Resolved, that an election be and
the same is hereby ordered to be held OF
the qualified electors under the constrnc-
ton and laws of the State OF Louisiana OF
the said Pointe Claire Drainage District
on the 28th day of January, 1905, between
the hours of o. m. and p. m, after due
publication in the official journals OF the
Parishes of Iberia and st. Martin Tor
period of thirty days rs required by law TO
take the census Of the property tax payers
upon the following propositions, which
are hereby submitted to said property tax
PAYERS at said election, namely:
lot: To authorize the Board OF Com
mississoners Of the Pointe Claire Drainage
District to incur nm indebtedness OF
Thirty Seven (37) Thousand Dollars for
the purpose Of constructing system OF
drainage for the said Pointe Claire Drain
age District.
End: To authorize the Board OF Com
missioners of the Pointe Claire Drainage
District to level ten cents acreage tax
on the land situated in the said Pointe
Claire Drainage District; said tax to run
for period Of Twelve years.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24

Bird. 10 rle9te "a sinking fund out "l
AIRY snrI lua that may ON hand each year
after the necessary running expenses
maint anauce md the contracted per
annum obligation to the contractor has
been paid, 10 be applied to the reduction
of the tax imposed ON the property OF sad
District, or for the extension OF better
ment of said works, provided the eNpehdl-
lures for the running expenses, pnreiase'
construction, maintenance, operation eA
tention or beltermont of said works shall
never exceed the amount of the funds on
hand for such public works.
Resolved, that the balloting places ut
which said elections shall he held shall he
as follows. For the Parish OF IBERIA,
Fourth Ward. at Steckers School House,
and the commissioners of election at sad
poll shall he Albert Dugns ana Adolph
Dugas the Clerk of election shall be
Cesare Broussatd all registered anu
qualified voters residing within sand por-
ton of said District
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24
Throat, Lungs
Ayers pills greatly aid the Cherry
Pectoral In breaking up q cold

A man who is incapable of be-
ing elected before the people should
hold no appointive Office. When
the loaves aud fishes wont go a.
round and somebody of necessity
gets left out, there goes. mp howl
of disappointment. Louisiana is
tired of appointive Offices and will
have none Of them after the next
legislature meets. And it will be
good. The Blanchard administra-
ton will accomplish all the reforms
promised to and desired by the
people, we firmly believe -Iber-
rifle South.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24

They are making -four of rice
at Brownsville which promises to
take prominent place in the daily
dietary budget. Among other
things it is susceptible to conversion
into batter cakes of the highest
quality-cakes superior iu fact
to the Wanted buckwheat article.
Tests have also been made which
resulted in demonstrating that it
readily adapts itself to yeast and
improves the quality of bread and
pastry when mixed with wheat
-four. In fact, about all it needs
to secure general recognition is a
reasonable price coupled with suf-
ficient advertising to acqnaint the
consuming public of its merits -
The Gueyddn Nems.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24
Information
Given to the Public BY our
Local Druxa5st..

We want the public to know thai
the most valuable and delicious tasting
cod liver oil preparation known 70
medicine IL Vinol.
Vinol contains ALL of the medicinal
elements Of cod liver oil, actually taken
from fresh Gods livers, but not drop
OF oil.
For this reason IL 10 recognized
throughout the world as the greatest
health restorer and strength creator
known to medicine, and We do not
believe there Is . man, woman or child
in this vicinity but what Vinol will
benefit them.
It makes health and strength for old
people, weak, sickly women and chill
dren, nursing mothers, and after .
severe sickness.
Cures hacking coughs, chronic colds,
bronchitis and all throat and lung
troubles. UnequAlled to create N
appetite, and to make those who are
too thin, fat, rosy and healthy.
Try vinol on our guarantee to return
your money u You are not satis6sd.
Sold hy JoMn 4. TAYLOR, Nsx AlriA "a.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24
Read This.

New Iberia, La, August 20, 1901.
Dir. T.. W. Hall, st. Louis, Mo.
Dear Sir-Your Texas Wonder, Hairs
Great Discovery, has done me more good
for Kidney, Bladder and Rheumatism than
ANYTHING ever used. Yours truly,
II. A. DEROUEN.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24

Pflster Bros. are always surpris-
inc the public with something new
their stock OF Jewelry is very hne
and their novelties are certainly
amusing and useful. To cap the
climax they now have on exhibition
4 flnc and wonderful lamp that Is
worth while coming miles to see,
40 don't fail to see the wonderful
lamp at Pfister's Jewelry Store.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24
A TEXAS WONDER.
Halls Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls great dis
covery cures all kidney aud bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures diabetes,
seminal emissions, weak and lame backs,
rheumatism and all irregularities of the
kidneys and bladder in both men and
women, regulates bladder troubles in
children. IL not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail On receipt OF 81. One
small bottle is two months treatment,
and will cure any case above mentioned.
DIR. E. W. Hall, sole manufacturer, T. ..
Box 629, st. Louis, Mo. Send for testi-
monials. Sold by druggists, and Estorge
Drug Co
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24

People who imagine that the
north has any political use for the
negro, outside his vote, will find
the following from the Atchison
(Kan.) Globe Of interest: "There
is a great commotion among re-
publicans because man has pro-
tested againts w. 7. Vernon, n ne.
gro, being invited to the Kansas
Day banquet. II Vernon attends,
under the circumstances, it will be
the best evidence that he is not
gentlman. The politicians are
rushing to the defense of Vernon
in the hope of making capital with
the colored voters, but it Vernon
was a candidate for office, he re.
pulicaDs wouldn't do thing to him
in the privacy of the voting booths.
In Atchison county at the late
election, a very creditable colored
man, a physician. was u candidate
for coroner on the republican
ticket. Roosevelt carried the
comfy by the largest vote ever
given candidate, but the colored
man was defeated, by a democrat
who made no effort to obtain the
Office. When republicans went in
to the voting booths, hundreds of
them scratched that republican
candidate for no other reason than
that he Was negro"
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24

The New iberia Enterprise came
ont last week with a handsome
holiday cover and an array of strik-
ing ads which shows that the pro-
gress;ve merchants of that place
are still alive.-Republicdm Idea.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24
THERJ, ~
KNOW

The many so-cAtlsd birth medicines, ana
most remedies for women In the treatment
Of her delicate organs, contain more or less
opium, morphine and strychninep
Do You Know that opium and morphine
are supplying narcotic poisonsf
DO you Knew that In N ost countries drug
Rtsts are not permittedto sell narcotics with
out labelling them polsonsf
Do Yeu Knew that yon should not take
lnternaliy any medicine for the pain accom-.
panying pregnancy
81 You Know that Mothers Friend Il .
purely vegetable preparation, aud that Il 70
applied extern only.
Do Iou Knew that Mothers Pflend 10
ceisbrated prescription and that Il has been
In use over forty yenrs, and that each bottle
Of the genuine bears the name q The Brad
Eo.d Regulator CQ.f
Do you know that when you use this per.
feet remedy during childbirth or througho!!!
the entire period OF CESSATION that You VIII
Be free Of pain and bear healthy, cisvsf
chtldrens
Well, these things are. worth knowing.
They are facts. OF druggistA eioo. Accept
- Substitute. Our book Motherhood = sfeel
THE BRADflELD REGULATOR co.
ATLANTA. "A.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24

Work il in full blast on the
locks now. It seems strange to
note that the old song, "wcrk will
begin pretty soon," has developed
! nov tune. Ibssville So~th.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24
You Can See

the advantage Of putting your
money where it draws interest.
We pay interest on orr paid MP
stock which can be cashed in
stanter.-IBERIA BUILDING AS
ISOLATION
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24
RAIL JOINT AND CHAIR. /,

We produce the following from
a northern paper:
Arnandez, VOORHEES, Il Arnandez
of New Iberia, La, inventors of a
new device patented under the
name Of Rail-Joint and Chair,
which invention will revolutionize
railroad tracks, in as much as it
make one continuous rail, barring
accidents and render travelling
pleasurable, there being no thump
or noise at the joint of rails. They
have been offered quite tempting
sums of money for their inventions,
bnt have not considered any inst
yet.
The said rail joint and chair
have the endorsement of the lead
ing railroad officials of Illinois
Central, Louisville and Nashville
and other railroads companies
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24

II it's prices youwant on wall
paper. We cansatisfy you. Try
u.s. Noah's Ark.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24

For cut prices in furniture, see
Noah's Ark before buying else
where.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24
A Frightened Horse.

Running lik, mad down the
street dumping the occupant, or a
hundred other accidents, are every
day occurrences. II behooves every
body to have reliable Salve handy
and there's none as good as
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Burns,
Cuts, Sores. Eczema and Piles, dis
appear quickly under its soothing
effect. 25c, at Estorge Drug Go.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24

Congressman Meyer introduced a
bill in the House appropriating
81 500, 900 for the construction of q
postoffice building at New Orleans.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24

DR.. weaver's Treatment.
Syrup puriiiesthe blood Cefate heals skin eruptonA
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24
lU4R.SHiL SlLE.
Il. DIONNE
vs.. No 32S
JOSEPH JACKSON.

State of Louisiana, Parish of Iberia City
Court of New Iberia.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-12-24

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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-07-14
sissaron-Fennel Wedding.

The wedding Of Mr.. a. G, sbearon
70 Miss Mollie s. Fennel took place Al
Inc nome o. the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. Z. Fennel, last Tuesday al
J P. NJ, Rev. W. q Minty officiating
About forty Of the Immediate relatives
q Inc family were present. Mr..
snearon needsAno introduction to Tie
people Of this community, IS he Is well
known and noted FOR his industry and
thrift, The bride l. . popular young
lady Of this community who recently
graduated from the Elk Point hish
school With honors. Mr.. and Mrs
snearon have gone immediately ID
housekeeping on their farm mile and
q halt east Of this city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-07-14
For Sale.
A good Singer sewing machine. la
first class order. Cali on
MRS. M. r.. LARSON.
ror sale.

Wounds Dressed with burnt straw.
AZ cost OF about Is cents Japanese
doctors can dress the wounds OF 500
men. They use d finely powdered
charcoal obtained by the slow combus-
ton Of straw in closed furnaces. Sa-
chefs filled with it are applied to the
wounds, and its antiseptic and alb
sorbent qualities generally effect d
rapid cure.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-07-14
Excursion to Lakes Okoboii ANA Shirt
Lake Sunday, Jn1y III.

Via. The g. NJ. - ST Il. Ry. Grand
Concert and Musical Program Ia the
pavilion Il 1870 RI. M, free to holders
81 excursion tickets. Basebali game
ct 2:s0 P. M, general admission free i'd
holders Of excursion tickets. five
large steamers will carry excnrsionists
around the lakes 81 4 low rate.
Special train Will leave Elk Point at
80 ans 90 Sunday. July II, returning
will leave Arnold's Park at 6;45 b. ii
sunday. July ~. Round trip rate from
Elk Point 81 90
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-07-14

Joe Henkin has traded bis farm near
Richland 10 Frank Smythe for his fur.
niture business and will take possession
~ once. Mr.. Smylhe has accepted i
|clerkshlp with the new proprietor and
his old customers who will continue IL
patronize the establishment will moi
be disappointed as result OF his ab,
sence from 1t.
Remember the big baseball game at
The fair grounds next Friday at $50 b
@. The South side against the World
Admission five cents ior gentlemen;
ladies' Tree. Money 10 DO used to pay
for balls and bats for The game, and
any surplus 10 be expended TO other-
wise improve the grounds Both sides
have been praetlciug for the game and
an exciting time II promised.
fs1MMIrTEF
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-07-14

Miss Nell Ericsson entertained q
small party at dinner en- Wednesday
evening In honor Of Miss Bessie Mar
Gin Of Sioux Falls. Covers were laid
for eight.