New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-08-06
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the minutes of the Town Council pub
Gshed in another column in which
the manner of construction, the mater
-ials and the workmanship is all pre-
scribed. It will be of interest to each
nroperty owner and should be gen.
orally read by them. 1t will be seen
that nothing but the very best work
will be accepted and the best of ma
terials used, all to be subject to lowest
bid. The Council are using their best
endeavors to protect the interests OF
the public and secure the best possible
work at a minimum price.
Will sell you best machinery Of
all kinds at very lowest prices
ALEXIS VOORHEES,.
Mr.. j. N. Thibodaux, of La
fourche, has arrived here and will
make our city his permanent residence,
having rented the Lewis cottage at
Lovers Bridge, Main street. Mr..
Thibodaux will occupy the old build
ing now used by the Peoples National
Bank as soon as that institution
moves into its elegant stone building.
After the old building is renovated
and remodeled. Mr.. Thibodaux will
opsn a first class drug store We well
come this new addition to our citizen
ship and business circles and trust the
newcomer will find the change both
pleasant and profitable.
See the new hue of wall paper at
Noah's Ark.
Mr.. j. Geo Fredericks, general
contractor, of Lake Charles, La. hav-
ing heard of our contemplated i'm
provements i'll the way OF sidewalks
and paved streets. gave our city visit
last Thursday. After an interview
with the Mayor and others, Mr.. Fred
ericks has determined to put in bid
for the work. According to credentials
exhibited by him, he is an experienced
contractor in works of this kind and
completed large contracts in Lake
Charles. Crowley and New Orleans in
satisfactory manner as testified III
numerous letters and endorsements
No doubt when the bids are opended
Mr.. Fredericks will be found among
them.
Those needing fancy invitations
should call and see our samples be-
fore ordering ont Of town.
Last Monday deputy Robt. Hen
derson went to Franklin and returned
with one, William Lindsay, charged
with being accessory to the shooting
of three men on the excursion train
the day before, two of the men have
died and the third is not expected to
live. Lindsay is small black negro
and does not look the desperate, he is.
The shooting occurred near Olivier
this parish and the party was not ar
rested till the train reached Franklin
when Sheriff Sanders arrested Lindsay
and wired our sheriff to come for the
party as the crime was committed
within his jurisdiction.
Subscriptions taken for Picayune
Times DeLsocrat or any newspaper
or magazine published.
We have been shown a most cor
rect plat of the Protestant Gene
tary, prepared by Col. Richard A
Pomeroy. 1t is by SO feet and is
intended to hang at the Cemeter.
Lodge for use OF sexton and those pur
chasing lots. A smaller folio ha
been made of several sheets upon
smaller scale for use in town in Sc
lecting lots, which can be verified a
the lodge by the larger map. Tn
smaller plat is in charge Of Mr.. A. B
Murray to whom persons should apply
Col. Pomeroy presented this work t
the Cemetery Association, which
brought forth resolutions OF thank
from the ladies. Thus long fel
want. has been filled and in mos
creditable manner.
Wall paper to please everybod
at Noah's Ark.
We notice that the office occupie
by Mr.. w. l.. Dupuy in the City Hal
as Collector, has been overhauled an
refurnished and is now a most eiegal
apartment and will hereafter be use
by the Mayor and Mr.. Dupuy jointly
Thus the Mayor will have an office ]
the City Hall where it should be an
any one having business with Mayo
Dupuy hereafter, will find him thel
at his post of duty.
Detroit vapor Gasoline cookin
stoves at Noak's Ark.
During the vacation Of Prof. 4
NJ Delcambre, the principal and pr
motor of the Delcambre Academ.
Prof. Rust had charge of this popui'
Institution of learning which is doll
50 much in that section Of the Pari'
to educate the youth of the land. II
enrolment Of the school at present