New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1904-07-02
LOCAL NEWS.


to the Bird District Congressional Con.
- vention, which will be held in New
iberia, July lith 1904 Congression-
al candidates are not very numerous
and "Our Bob seems to have a walk
over as we hear of none other in the
race.
Messrs. Sneed Il Dennis, ND to-
date photographers, are located at
222 West Main, next to Alma
House IL good work is what Won
wish give them trial. They will
please you.
The only celebration of our Ma.
tional holiday will be by theFiremen of
No. /, which is making grand prepare.
tions to celebrate the day in good STYLE
at the Park grounds. A most attractive
programme will he given with ora
tions by our best orators with games
and races and many attractions to
make the day pleasant and memorable.
The merchants of the city have agreed
to close on that d so a. to give all a
chance for recreation and amusement.
A grand parade will be given on the
main throughfares by the Fire depart
ments commencing at II A. M, let
eYeLyone lay aside his or her cares
or business for that day and unreserv-
eddy enjoy the liberty that was pro-
claimed for us on the day we cele-
brate. At night dance will be given
at the City Hall by West End Hose
Co. No 6.
Only a Limited Number
Of shares OF our paid up stock |
remain. Yon had better call
early il yon desire to subscribe
for such stock. IBERIA BUILDING
ASSOCIATION.
Information of a most deplorable
accident comes to us from Petite Anse.
Wiifred Derouen, aged 10 years, son of
VOORHEES, Derouen, met with a fatal
accident. on June IL, at the home of
his father 1t seems he was attend.
ing to the picketing of his horse when
in some manner the horse became
frightened and dashed away, young
Wilfred becoming entangled in the
rope without power to extricate him
self, he was dragged considerable
distance and finally dashed against a
tree receiving such injuries as proved
fatal. A large circle of friends and
relatives mourn the loss Of the promis.
ing lad. The Enterprise offers its
sincere coincidence and sympathy.
Mr. J. b. Hull OF this place in
forms us that he has good slightly
used piano, for sale. Any person
needing one will do we'll to com
mu nlc0t6 with him,
The well contracted for by the Cor
ppration with Mr.. Everhardt has
rdac he'd depth Of SOB feet and has
been cleaned out and pump put in
place, obtaining fine flow Of beauti-
full sparkling water and in large
quantity, the water will be submitted
to Prof. Metz, for analysis and IL !
found potable, sufficient number Of 9
wells will be sunk to supply the town.
with a healthy soft water adapted to
all purposes. The water problem is |!
one Of great Importance and we COM
mend our City Fathers in endeavoring
to obtain nh adequate supply. II
Will sell you best machinery Of .
all kinds at very lowest prices Il
ALEXIS VOORHEES,. a
"A movement Is ON foot to bridge
Bayou Teche at the Big Jim Saw
Mill. A number Of gentlemen have u
taken the matter in hand and consid
cradle amount has already been sub
scribed by those who will be benefited Z
by this outlet. II will be the outlet 4
TO the new road lately opened to Fausse II
Pointe and will be Of great benefit to s
Ill the people Of that section who visit N
this town, who heretofore have been cl
obliged to enter the town by the way "
Of Duperier Avenue, street that is 7
entirely too narrow for the great traffic II
hat passes over it, and In bad weather b
,ecomes impossible. All this will be &C
,bviated by the new bridge. We trust
he movement will succeed and that B
he entire community will lend hand j,
o it's accomplishment
Az an advertising scheme, Har- b
is Business College, Jackson, h,
Hiss. is offering few scholarships Z,
/ Z big bargain. Write them. =
m
The Pointes property on Main st.
ear Weeks street, one Of the old land a.
marks Of the town. which has escaped -
re, storm and the usual contingencies
old properties has been
to Mr. Alpine Fontelieu, he N
the purchaser at fair figures.
neither not the property is to be i'm
roved, we know not, but trust that tn
he march Of progress and the spirit OF NJ
nterprise may attack Mr.. Fonteliea, III
ssnltiile In the erection Of fine mod i,
n building on this site.