New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-01-21

An alarm of fire was sounded
Monday night about 1920 O'Clock,
caused by the burning of the old Con-
vent building, corner of Iberia and
| St Peter streets The loss was total
and insurance was but 81 600. The
origin of the fire could not be ascer
| tanned. the house had been vacant for
some months Our fire department
responded quickly and owing to their
excellent work the fire was confined to
the premises and although very near
the Catholic Church the flames and
| heat were kept in such subject on,
| that not even a glass of the windows
was cracked No. s I, 2 and 6, did
| splendid work, without the usual
noise and confusion, all heartily CO.
operating with the new fire Marshal,
whose cool head and ripe experience,
directed the tiremen. While engaged
in subduing the flames another alarm
was given, caused by the appearance
of fire on the roof of the ]. W. Wyche
Machinery Co, Ltd. having evident
ly caught from all adjacent fiue, A
small hole was burnt in the roof re-
sulting limo damage but for prompt OBJ
servance andwork this might have been
very large fire as all the buildings
are old and frame and closely connect |
cd Some complaint was made at the
non appearance of East End Hose Co.,
which did not show up during the fire
had the second alarm been serious this |
company would have been badly need
ed and they are now considered by the
Marshal as derilect in duty
YOu Can See
the advantage Of putting your
money where it draws interest.
We pay interest on our paid up
stock winch can be cashed in
tanter.-IBERIA BUILDING As
ISOLATION.
We call attention to the fact
that Mrs. jamie L. Putnam, will open
night school at No. Gil Jane Street,
where she will teach the rudiments
and such branches az pupils may be
qualified for. This is a good plan
and will give opportungty to young
people to attend who cannot use their
time in the day for such purpose.
Better TO attend and be learning some
thing than running the streets or en-
gagged in idleness. Many OF our best
men date their education from night
schools. We trust Mrs. Putnam will
he we'll patronized
Rooms to rent-cOnvenient To-
cation. Apply this office.
Sometime iii the early part of
February, the famous play Hazel
Kirke'' will be produced ut the Ven
dome Opera House. Jennie Holman is
staging the play and training the
young people. The cast includes
Messrs. Nevill Henshaw, Prof. Jen-
kins, Ed Goss, D. G. Cary, Sam We'll
and David Davis The Misses Annie
Archer, Aline VOORHEES,, Laurence
Broussard, Vina Broussard and Miss
Holman, will play the part of Hazel,
she is very proud Of the progress the
young people are making and promises
New Iberia fine play, well produced
by their own talent.
A MAN WHO CAN AFFORD to
pay rent is rich enough to own a
home. IBERIA BUILDING AssOCIA-
TTON.
We have been given sample of l..
T.. Jungs Peychand Cocktail and Co
Jumbo Bitters, which are on sale at
the establishment OF DeBlanc & Lam
dry Mr. j. +. Boehler, general
agent for l.. e. Jung, of New Orleans
was in our City, introducing them.
The goods are fine and fascinating and
must become very popular. rs they
were awarded the medal at the St
Louis Exposition.
Rooms to rent--convenient To-
cation. Apply this Office.
That staunch organization Fire
Co., No. ?, will give fine Ball on
Mardi Gras night. Tuesday, March
nth II is spoken Of now, that every
one may bear it in mind. Let all
turn out and patronize the Fire
Ladies' as they deserve we'll at our
hands. Notice will be given again,
so that it will not be lost sight Of
We notice that the Lafayette
Gazette has changed hands. Mr.. D.
| G. lireig assuming the editorial chair,
succeed ing our veteran confrere
Jerome Monton Brother Greig says
he will strive 10 keep the Gazette up
to its former high standard. which IL
laudable ambition, one however.
brother Greig, not so easy to attain.
| We give orr ~. in fellowship.