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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

well, and the erection of a stand
ard drilling apparatus, costing
$1,000, expressly to bore through
the hard rock, is watched with
impatient interest. Mr.. w. Scott
Haywood, who is personally SUI
pervising operations in thq field,
expects to have this neY stone
drill up and ready to CONNER &c
work Monday morning. and he
places great confidence IN the re-
suits of piercing the rotk.
Between the two Haywood No l
and 2 and the Moresi NJ 3, an ap.
proximate yield Of $50 barrels a
day is realized so far. There are
now 1000 barrels of oil stored in
two immense reservoirs.
The MOresi No 4 is yet unfinish-
ed, but it is known to be the best
in the field. 1t is now being
baled, ald it gives promise to
yield when completed about 400
barrels a day.-Breaux Bridge
Valley.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

VIM. Kirmse, a member Of the
bridge gang working near Little
port was taken suddenly i'll
Thursday night with cramps and
q kind of cholera. His case was
so severe that he had to have the
members of the crew wait UPON
him and Mr.. Clifford was jailed
and consulted. He told s6em he
had a medicine in t6 form of
Chamberlain's Coli, Cholera and
Diarrhoea EemsAy that he
thought would Elp him out and
accordingly stYeral doses were ad.
ministered With the result that
the fellow was able to be around
next day. The incident speaks
quite highly of Mr.. Gifford's medi-
cines.-Elkader, Iowa, Argus.
This remedy never fails. Keep
it in your home. it may save life.
For sale by Estor &c Drug Co.
Aug.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13
A TEXAS WONDER.
Read This:

VIEW Iberia, La, March IL, '99.-Dr
". Hall, st. Louis, MOI am 60
~n old and have used a number Of
carnations for kidney and bladder
uaoies, but can truthfully say that
s"ng has proved SO effective as
~ great discovery, which can
Faeerfully recommend.
JOS. A. CARLIN Rayne, La.
one small bottle of Halls great dis.
cry cures all kidney and bladder
ao'es, removes gravel, cures dia-
seminal emissions, weak and
n; packs, rhematism and all irregu-
We OF the kidneys and bladder in
men and women, regulates blad
troubles in children If not sold
se ~. druggist, will be sent by mall
slpt OF 81 One small bottle is
.onths' treatment, and will cure
M1se above me ntioned DR. f
~ aoa Sal, sole manufacturer. p O
louis;.S y Louis Louis. Mo. Send for tes-
= Drug Co. 'ek'''S' anu hs'
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13
At Anse La Butte.

Heretofore it was thought that
Anse la Butte was distinctly a
apumper" oil field. The failure
of any of the wells to go through
cap-rock such as is found in
"gusher" fields seemed to bear
out that belief, and the people
had become resigned to the i'm
probability of ever witnessing a
sensational spouter. But lately
the old fire of gusher fever has
been re klndled, since it is known
that the Meyer No. 1, being drill
ed by The Haywood brothers, is
now down in contact with real
cap-rock. In consequence, much
expectation ia eentered on this
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

The Morgan Railroad Company
will build at once, a branch road
from Washington, La, to connect
with their branch at Arnaudville,
La. Mr.. J. NJ. Lee, Jr., who was
in the city Tuesday on business,
left Wednesday morning for Wash
ington to meet party of engineers
whose business and intention it is
to lay out the proposed line of
road. Mr.. Lee Informed the
Town Talk that it is the intention
of the Morgan people to continue
the Arnaudville branch to Wash.
ington right away, and that this
is only step in the direction of
the final continuance, in the near
future of the Eunice branch, also
to Washington, thus completing a
loop, over v hich trains will be run
daily in both directions. The
loop leaves the main line at Cade
a few miles north of New iberia,
going through the towns of St.
Martinvllle, Breaux Bridge, Ar
naudville and Port Barre to
Washington. From Washington
it is proposed to connect with the
Eunice branch going through Vile
Platte and Mamou Prairie. The
latter branch goes south of Eunice
crossing the main line at Midland,
south to Gueydan, east to Able.
vile and iberia and thence over
the main line to Cade, the point of
starting. The loop covers a rich
portion Of the South Louisiana
section, including portions OF
Iberia, st. Martin, st. Landry,
Acadia and Velmlllion parishes
Alexandria Town talk.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

Mr.. Maurice lemalre, son of
our fellow tOwnsman, Mr.. Leon
Lemaire, is installed in his new
home in Cleveland, Ohio. He
writes that he is delighted with
bis surroundings. He will be EN-
ployed in one of the wholesale and
retail drug establishments of that
city, employing his leisure hours
in taking up a practical and
technical study of pharmacy.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

Capt. Walter Roberts, well
known here, was shot by Deputy
Sheriff Sanders at Morgan City on
last Tuesday. The ball entered
the chin and passed through the
neck. The wounded man was
sent to New Orleans for treat
ment. His wound is thought to
be serious.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13
Violent Attack Of DiarrhOea
Cured by CllaImberlain's Collie.
Cholera and DiarrhOea
Remedy and Perhaps u
Life Saved.

"a short time ago | was taken
with a violent attack Of diarrhoea
and believe l would sAlave died if
] had not gotten felief,' says J..
Patton, a eadingcitizen of Patton,
Ala. ga friend recommended
ChambeIJai9's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrh9fa Remedy. l bought a
twenty-five cent bottle and after
taking Three doses Of it was en-
tirely cured. / consider 1t the
best remedy IN the world for bow
ell complaints For sale by Els
forge Drug Co. Aug.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

This disease has lost its terrOrs
since Chamberlain's Colic, cholera
and Diarrhoeaj Remedy Game into
general use. Fhe uptform success
which attendf ting use of this rem
edy in all lca,es of bowel com
plants in children has made it a
favOrite wherever It's value has
become known. For sale by Els
forge Drug Go. Aug
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

Master Jacob Segura OF New
Iberia visited at the Ewell home.
Washington Enterprise.
Mr.. Robert Bell. runner for the
Peoples Natl Bank, was recently
granted a leave of absence for a
week in which to enjoy deserved
rest and recreation. He boarded
an east bound train for the Cres-
cent City-but returned the next
day. We did not learn the cause
of his home. sickness.
Mr.. DeJoinville Hebert called
at our office on Sunday to say
"good-bye." After an enjoyable
visit to friends and relatives here
he returned to the Crescent City
on last Monday. 1t was his in
tention to spend a few days there
and then to spend the balance OF
his vacation with relatives anC
friends at Plaquemine.
Capt. L. B. Hart, of Plaque
mine, La, who has considerable
property i'll this city, was in towr
a few days this week looking Of
ter his interests. He hOnOred Oul
sanctum with an appreciated call
We were pleased to hear him sa!
that he had considerable conf
dence in the future of New lberi'
and that he was rather in the mar
ket for more property than to dis
pose of any of his present hold
ings.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

Mr.. J. Steckler, the seedman
of New Orleans, was in town this
week. While here he made ar.
rangements to ship lot of grow.
ing cotton plants to California.
X. F. Herpeche constructed ten
large boxes 4x4 feet, and about Is
inches deep, into, which the live
plant, bloom and boil, forms. and
foliage, is to be transplanted and
shipped.
These boxes were constructed
in the Alma House yard on last
Thursday.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

On the day of the election Tues
day. u. S. Senator NJ. j. Foster
and w. Il. Jones, of st. Mary,
were in Jeanerette, working for
the interest of the FOsteI-BrOus.
sard ticket. Hon. II. F. BrouS-
sard was also visitor to that
town that day.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

The Cherokee Club-a reOrgan.
izatiOn of the old Tennis Club
will give a boat ride on the Tecbe
on Thursday evening of this
coming week. 1t will be purely a
social affair, for the members Of
the club and their invited guests.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

On Thursday evening of last
week, Mr.. Jasper Gall, Jr., son of
Mr.. Sylvanus Gall, while coming
mt of the woods near the marsh
back of their place was bitten by
4 snake. The reptile made a
vicious attack and drove his fang
through Mr.. Calls shoe INTO his
foot In very few minutes after
he was made thoroughly conscious
Id the fact that he had been
rounded by the snake, by the Sc
rere pain. After getting home
he was brought to town Immediate
h for medical attention. We are
pleased to state that he is out
Of danger.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13
constipatiOnV

1t will be interesting to the
people of this city to know that
The board of commission of the
Water works and Electric Light
plants has decided to make the
purchase of sixty new arc lamps
|d 1900 candle power each for
lighting the streets. The order
was placed with Mr.. w. NJ. Gates
yesterday afternoon. AS soon as
the new lamps arrive they will be
put in position ard the current
turned Oh.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13
X 8. Mcmahon.

The Alma House is under going
: thorough repair and renovation
Y is being put in first class con.
dltion for the coming fall season.
me noise of the saw and hammer
r constant and pleasing.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

On last Tuesday evening as
beautiful and perfect double
uIubow was hung in the eastern
skies as one usually has the pleas
urc of seeing. Both bows were
nerfect without break from hOri-
,on to horizon and the cOlOring
vas bright and vivid.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

Mrs. Mollie Alien, of South
Fork, Ky, says she hasprevented
attacks of cholera mqfbus BY tax:
ing Chamberlain'sfstomach and
Liver Tablets when she felt an
attack coming On. Such attacks
are usually t36sed by indigestion
and these Tfblets are just what is
needed to eanse the stomach and
W ard off NE approaching attack.
Attacks of bilious collie may be
prevented in the some way. For
sale by EstOrge Drug Co. Aug.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

Mrs. l.. j. Marie recently sold
aer livery stable to Mr.. Paul A.
'lIlerlnin. The new management
|eas taken charge and proposes to
alid up one of the finest trades
this line ever enjoyed in this
Pity.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

Live while you live, as yOu will
y long time dead.
Buy an Automatic Refrigerator,
lnda Hammock and be happy.
have the stock.
X s. Mcmahon.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

We, the undersigned, have
known F. J. Cheney for the last
Is years, and believe him perfect
ly honorable IN aN business trans.
actions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by
his firm. III
WALDIN C, HNNAN & MARVIN,
Whole sale Druggists, Tol edo, {
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

On last Saturday afternoon
quite a little excitement was set
astir on central Main street 10y the
arrest of one of the SOuard broth.
ers from the third ward. The dis
cussiOn of politics brought forth
angry words and blows, resulting
in the arrest. Natures weapons
only were used. The wounded
were Sheriff Geo. Henderson and
Police Officers Finney and Colgin.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mud ous, surfaces of the
system. Tesfponlals sent free.
Price IS cent per bottle. Sold
10y all Druggists. 81
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

When you want a physic that is
mild and gentle, easy. to tske and
certain to act, alwa& Use Cham
eerlain's Stomach aHLiver Tab
Pels. For sale by EstOrge Drug
20. Aug.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

For a lazy liver try Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liyer Tablets.
They invlgorate tMkver, aid the
DIGESTION, regulate GN&owels and
prevent bilious aFacks.For sale
by Estorge Drug Co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

A blemish may be taken out of
q diamond by careful polishing
but if your words have the leas;
blemish, there is no way to ef'
face it.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

The WOodmcn Of the World
lodce of this city has recently
hing in front of its rooms a new
ugn-an ax-thc emblem Of the
order-upon which is neatly paint
Cd the meeting dates. 1t is neat
and attractive.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

During peace a regiment is
quartered; during wartime it ia
occasionally cut to pieces.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

Money ' %''' next nee 50" %,c At
mo Of the Board of Directors of
% .he Iberia Building Association,
rbicb will be held at the qhice of
ne Association on next Nednes
Iay evening, at 100 o'clock.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

The Crises by Churchill in %
cents series at Millards next door
to Alma House.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

The man who fOrgets to adver.
tise is soon forgotten.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13
Observation-Disclosures Observation-Disclosures
. p E z so n AL S. 4

last week.
Mr.. w. J. Burke was registered
at the st. Charles Hotel this week
Mr.. Chas. Gutekunst, of St
Martinsville, was in town on las
Thursday.
Mr. Rivers Richardson, of New
Orleans, was visitor to this city
on last Wednesday.
Miss Louise Decuir left this
week for Biloxi, Miss, to visit
Mrs. Delasus.
Mr.. w. M. Gates, of New Or.
leans, was in town yesterday and
the day before.
Mr.. Ed Rose, of Fausse Pointe
was visitor to this place on last
Friday afternoon.
Misses Alma and Ethel Sharpe
are in Franklin the guests Of Miss
Fourmy.
Mr.. Jules GOdchaux, General
Manager of the F. and A. Rail.
road, was in town on Thursday.
Mrs. G &. DusOn of Crowley is
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Il A. Pharr.
Mrs. f. V. Peale is back from
her summer tour and IS at home
with her sister Mrs. A. G. Gayle.
Messrs. N. G. and II. N. Hen
shaw spent a week at Biloxi, Miss,
enjoying the pleasures of the surf,
boating and fishing.
Mr.. Albert O. Levert, of st.
John plantation, was a visitor to
this city on last Saturday after
noon.
Mr. ChaS. VOORHEES, was in the
town and vicinity of st Martin
vile one day last week on business.
Mr.. Thos. GonsOulin, of Loreau
vile, came to town last Saturday
afternoon in his gasoline launch.
Mr.. A. A. Morrow, manager of
Ruth plantation in st. Martin
parish, was a visitor to this city
on last Monday.
Mrs. II. l.. Smith and daughter
Olga, with Minnie Rarthe of New
Iberia are guests at the Callahan
home.-WashingtOn Enterprise.
Mrs. Dreyfus, after quite an en-
jOyable visit to relatives in San
Antonio and Houston, Tex, re-
turned home on Wednesday.
Miss Lucy Gebert, the charming
daughter of our fellow townsman,
Mr.. Jno. A. Colbert, spent the
better part of this and last week
visiting friends in Franklin, La.
Mr.. w. G. Weeks writes that
lie will leave st. Louis today with
his fsce homeward. He will stop
over al Coopers Wells in Mississ.
ipp' f0'\ fe" days.
The attractive Miss lrma Jou
bert Of New Orleans, who has
been the guest of Miss Cassie
Gayle left for her home on last
Friday.
Mr.. III w. Muller, formerly a
resident of this city, now a
'Knight of the Grip with head
quarters in the Crescent City, was
with as on last Tuesday.
Mrs. G.. G.. Weeks is making
preparations to make an extended
visit to the Pacific coast for a
few weeks. Accompanied by her
daughter, Miss Mary, she expects
to leave IN the near future.
Mr.. Leonce Pellerin was a visi-
tor to this city on last Monday,
on matters of business. During
his stay in town he paid this Office
an appreciated call, before return,
ing to his home at st. Martinvllle-
that afternoon.
Mr.. Geo. B. Sheard has been en-.
gagged to overhaul the machinery
in the Ruth refinery, Of st. Mar
tin. He leaves tomorrow to enter
upon his new duties. He will also
operate the mill through the
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

barbara Laid in % cents form
M;lIard next to Alma House.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

Window Screens - cents mp,
and Screen Doors 81 up. y
X. S. Mcmahon.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

Get figures on having your
name screened Il. :. Mcmahon.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

September Fashion books at
MiIlards next to Alma House.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

Have you read that very inter
esting magazine, The Smart Set'
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

The Smart Set magazine will
entertain you.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

Some men are too intellectual
J, to be intelligent.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13
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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-08-13

on matters OF BUSINESS. During
his stay in town he paid this Office
an appreciated call, before return,
ing to his home at St Martinvllle-
that afternoon.
Mr.. Geo. B. Sheard has been en-.
gagged to overhaul the machinery
in the Ruth refinery, Of st. Mar
tin. He leaves tomorrow to enter
upon his new duties. He will also
operate the mill through the
coming grinding season.
Mr.. Jno. r. Taylor will leave
early this coming week for Baton
Rouge to attend the King-Cham
berlin wedding, on which occasion
he will stand as the "best man.
From that city he will 60 on t.
St. Louis wi tn the bridal party tt
visit the Worlds Fair.
Mr.. Chas. Provost, Of thu
Clerks Office, spent Tueday a
his old home in Jeanerette. a.
went down to vote in the primar,
election of that day and to par
ticipate in the shaping of the re
suits. He is satisfied with tn
lcOunt.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-14

William L. Gibson. First Iieuten.nt. Third
Infantry. from Fort ~Leayenworth. and
Lieutenant Soulard Turner. nome IN ST.
Louis on leave OF absence. One hundred
and fifty guests were invited to witness
the ceremony. There was 10 reception.
Last night Captain ard Airs. Wygant
departed fer Fort L~savenworth, where
! Captain Wygant Is on tine Instructors
staff.
The wedding of Miss Anne Sullivan to
Cliff Mcmillan is to take place tomorrow
evening at the Sullivan residence In Lin
dell boulevard. Only a few guests are
Invited dat to the CEREMONY hs. but su, the TeG S,i
have only one Bridesmaid. Miss Alma
Gass OF Jefferson City. Edgar. Rand Is
tho best man, and CHI Hawkins ana
gar Fi;ppen of Dallas. Tex. and Miss
Agnes Black of P%ittsburg are guests ut
The Sullivan home, but will not take part
In the bridal procession.
All the past week there have been en-
tertaIuments for this bridal party. Last
Monday night MI. Mcmillan entertained
S sbailx a v sGS nar psrf s@n s"ppe On A Wedn sae
day Miss Ellen O'Neill gave a luncheon
to the ladies. followed by a dinner that
evening. with MT; and Mrs Mrs fes,Is Mads
entertained at dinner on Thursday, and
Mrs. John H. Carroll with a luncheon on
FRIDAY, while that same night NY: and and
| 1 Tsl"diu ocoAo
| theatr. party to SEQ Anna Held. ON
Saturday afternoono the bride and her
guests were ;unched by Mrs. Nanny
Modgman at tie Woman's Club.
Owen Cartwright of Louisville, KY. an
nounces the engagement of his daughter.
Margaret. to Mr.. Austin w. Hyde. Mr.:
HYDE lived in St. Louis during part of
1861 and 1902, and has a host Of friends
amongst st. Louis society. He Is =
| Louisville man. and has lived there all
OF his life. except the time spent In St
Louis.
Very beautiful and exclusive effects IN
diamond and pearl necklaces and a mag
nifcent collection Of diamond rings In
| newest style mountings await your selec-
ton ut Mermod & Jaccard's. broadway
and Locust.
| The announcement of the marriage OF
| Miss Martha r. Burton to MFR. Carroll
l. Brandon was made public last Friday-
| Although the couple were married on
February 2. the news was withheld from
| their friends until Friday. The bride is
the daughter of Mrs. S. Burton. OF Lafay-
| cite avenue. Mr.. Brandon is a young
| business man OF the city and a son OF
Mrs. Julia Brandon and the late Ileuten-
ant Lon. Brandon of the Rainwater
| Rifles. o.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-14

guests yesterday and expressed them
selves as delighted to meet the army
women.
Miss Emile Maffitt's cotillon Is gener-
ally conceded. even by previous hostesses.
to be the ball of the winter.
Let me see il l can remember a few bits
about this interesting function. Well. 1t
began at half after 9 o'clock. as the cards
announced, and everybody stayed until
4 O'Clock in the morning.
The .favors were all silver things
grip tags, pencils. chatelaine TRIES, and
the llke-with two prize favors in the
shape of handsome cigarette cases for the
men and French opera glasses in silver for
the girls.
Miss Mafitt and Lucille Chouteau. whose
lame ankle is not yet well enough to per-
nit her to dance. presided at the favor
table. which was In the alcove of the
ballroom Of the st. Louis Club. and beau-
tifullv decorated in strings of pink roses.
Oliver Richards and Harry Potter led.
The supper was excellent. There were
almost none of the older set. merely the
youngest married people. besides the buds
and those out for two or three sea=ors.
Men predominated. Miss Mafitt arranged
so that all girls were provided with es-
corts. Miss Bell CT Louisville, whom sos-
sip reports as engaged to Jufiu. s. Walsh.
Jr.. was a belle. and so was Miss Steel OF
Chicago, visiting Mrs. Tom Mafitt.
Miss Mabel Wood is down In New Or
leans. in a perfect whirl of fun and frolic.
She is visiting Mrs. Hugh Delacey Vim
cent. who Is rather well known in ST.
Louis. as she comes North frequently. The
opera. lots CT balls, teas irnunierable ana
receptions galore are filling Miss Woods
social tablets to the last lir.5t. and will
continue go 10 do until the Mardi firas
elimination. Miss Wood will return home
about the first of next month.
Mardi Gras will claim some townspeople
this week. though 1t Is not the fad of
later years to hasten New Orleansward at
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-14

Doctor and Mrs. William Standing an
nounce the engagement of their daughter,
Maude. to Leon Gilmore Smith, the mar
r.ase 10 take place in March.