New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-07-16
LOCAL NEWS.

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introducing same to our housekeepers
was upon order of United States Mar
= shall at New Orleans arrested and
placed in Jail at this place, where he
extortion of pension fee in connection
with the obtaining OF pension for ali
old negro formerly employed by him
while overseeing plantation in Qua
chita Parish Mr.. Arrant has been
released on bond it having been made
plain there was nothing in the charge,
which he is prepared to show Some
letters to our sheriff speak in high
terms of Mr. Arrant, who states the
affair is one of revenge and persecu-
ton by an enemy who intimidated
the old negro to subserve his unworthy
purpose. Mr.. .Arrant seems to be very
HULL VI u Stiititid
Will sell you best machinery Of
all kinds at very lowest prices
ALEXIS VOORHEES,.
Robert Jacobs, son of Mr.. Ozeme
Jacobs, while endeavoring to collect a
small bill from negro back of town
was grossly insulted and assaulted by
three tough negro characters. Mr..
Jacobs defended himself as best he
could but received several severe
bruises on the head and face, the ne
groes then decamped and could not be
found though quite a number was en-
gagged i'm search Of them. Thursday
Mr.. Jacobs saw one of those who as
suited him and at once tried to halt
him the negro running away. Jacobs
fired several shots without effect and
came to the Sheriff's office to report
his action. Considerable feeling has
been stirred up over the matter.
Only A Limited Number
of shares of our paid up stock
remain. You had better call
early if yon desire to subscribe
for such stock iberia BUILDING
ASSOCIATION.
Mr. H. j. Brigham has remedy
for Charlton and hog and chicken
cholera known as the Louisiana Condi
ton Powders. The advertisement Of
this famous cure will appear in our
next issue with certificates Of the fol-
lowing gentlemen as to its merits.
Messrs. John Case, Leonard Frere, A.
M. Bernard, Savage Bros, of Jen-
nings, E. J. Dennison and others. 1t
this medicine is what it is said to be
it will be of great benefit to out peo-
pie.
See the new line of wall paper at
Noah's Ark
Word was brought here yesterday
that the well known travelling man
former resident of New Iberia, Mr.. Ben
Lewis. was found dead in his bed at
Iota. Calcasieu Parish. Mr.. Lewis
but two days ago seemed to be in per-
feet health but was complaining the
night before his death Of pain in the
breast. 1t is supposed he died OF
heart failure. His death will be
shock to his many friends in this com
munity where he was universally
loved and respected.
AS an advertising scheme, Har-
ris' Business College, Jackson,
Miss, is Offering few scholarships
ut big bargain. Write them.
Our popular jeweler, Mr.. j. W.
Eckart, will leave next Monday for
New York and St. Louis, on his usual
summer trip. While absent he will
take q course in optical matters for
the benefit of his many patrons at
home. We can we'll believe that
while at st. Louis he will apply all
the power of his own optics to the
study Of the great Expo, but, friend
beware the Pike.
Wall paper to please everybody
at Noah's Ark.
From all points Of the District
come very fiattering reports OF the can
vass of candidate Edwin s. Broussard
who is seeking the position of District
Attorney. This rising young lawyer
is gaining daily in the estimation OF
the voters and so pronounced are the
many expressions that it is safe to say
that large majority will be given
him at the priiiidiics " 10 ''Sa' 's'''
Those needing fancy invitations
should call aud see our samples be-
fore ordering ont OF town.
Mr.. A. B. Nicholson gave our
Office pleasant call this week, he is
the manager for the rice plantation
operated by the Henshaw Bros. Mr
Nicholson claims the banner crop OF
the season most uniform stand and
fine quality of rice upon s75 acres.
many Of the heads of which are from
II to IA inches long. Of we'll developed
grains. Mr.. Nicholson deserves the
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