New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-11
LOCAL NEWS.

LOCAL NEWS.
Complaints comes to us that the
laws in regard to Lewd women are
being flagrantly violated, in this, that
they are spending considerable time
lounging in and around the Southern
Pacific depot and at other places Oh
the public streets. principally up
town. This is all contrary to law
decency and order, and the authorities
should at once investigate the matter
and instruct the day force police Off
GERS to rigidly enforce the law and
confne these outcasts to the reserya-
ton made for them and not allow
them to scatter their dens of vice and
disgrace in other parts of the town,
or to allow them to frequent the
depot, where ladies and children are
6fought face to face with these moral
lepers, who in the Interest of decency
and law should be given to understand
they cannot with impunity font their
defiance of law. This is matter
that should not be temporized with,
but receive the prompt action of the
Mayor and Chief of Police, whose at
tention we call this violation OF the
Ciiy's ordinances.
MANY A MAN
Pays off debt in small install
ments that he never could pay
all at ouce iberia BUILDING
ASSOCIATIONS.
A most enjoyable reunion of the
Medical and Dental professions was
held ut the residence of DR.. j. W. K.
Shaw, on St. Peter street last Wednes-
day evening, at which most of the
gentlemen of the professions named
were present, including quite num-
Der from the country. No formal
program was used but q most genial
and pleasurabie time was experienced
by all, interspersed with stories of pro-
fessional life and mishaps, both grave
and gay, together with good natured
banter and criticism. A splendid
supper was served to the assembled
guests, which was highly appreciated,
and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The
decorations Of the dining room were
very tasty and original presenting a
most pleasing appearance. After sew
eral hours 81 keen enioymentthe party
left for.their homes. thanking their
host ana hostess for a most pleasant
evening" A pretty feature of the oc-
casion was&ti,e card, at each gentle
mans plate, with his name artistical
~ written and large Stegomyia,
most graphically drawn and painted
In most life, alike manner, being the
work OF Miss Wells, who has spe-
cial talent in this direction.
For Rent.-Three unfnrnished
rooms, beautifully located in East
End. Enquire TOT East Main st.
We notice that at the last meet
ing Of the Police Jury, committee
was appointed to investigate the mat
ter of erecting new bridge over the
Bayou near. the Cypress Company's
plant at the head Of the public road
leading to Fausse Pointe. The pres
emit structure an old wooden one is
about worn out aud is but danger
Gus makeshift at best and should be
replaced by a good strong structure.
rfe cannot have too many avenues
leading into New Iberia and this is
one of the most convenient to large
number from Loreapville down and is
! saving Of ut least two miles. Let
all our people work in the interest OF
this bridge, for it is necessity to
both town and country. The City
should especially agitate the plan.
Fall stock of Shades is complete
It r. s. Mcmahon.
Died. ut the residence of her hus-
band, 62l st. Peter street, this City.
last Thursday night at $3.50 O'Clock
P. NJ, Euzeide Darby, beloved wife
II our worthy citizen Mr.. William
Kramer, in the forsy-fifth year of her
lge. The funeral ceremonies were
held at the Catholic church yesterday,
Rev. p. M. Jouan officiating, attended
~ large number Of friends of the
deceased. Mrs. Kramer was the daugh-
or Of the late Mr.. Viel Darby, Sr. and
'elongs to the family of that name
which for years have been prominent
n the affairs of our Parish. To the
husband and relatives the
Enterprise extends its sincere sympa-
hy.