New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-09-02
LOCAL y EWS.

Last Thursday, in obedience tC
the Mayors proclamation, the citizens
of this town arose from their break
fast tables and united in carrying out
the order Of the day, which was
"fumigation. ~ \ carload of sulphur
had been distributed without charge
and by 10 O'Clock the town smelled
like small sheol, with the house
holds on their galleries or in their
yards. all the household goods being
outside, unfortunately heavy shower
came up which in a great measure in
terfered with the complete fumigation
of the premises and the goods had to
be taken in and out of the rain, but
nevertheless great deal of sulphur
was burned and much good accom-
STSnsVAd in every direction patcrfamil-
lies could be seen working like tro-
jan, experimenting the fumigation
and lending assistance to the placing
of his household goods. With such
hearty cooperation, our Health Officers
must he pleased and confirmed in
their intentions 10 carry out all need
cd met hods for the destruction of the
mosquitoes, which carry the contagon.
After the day was over every citizen
felt consciousness of duty we'll per-
formed and we doubt not slept the
sleep of the just that night.
DON'T BE AFRAID
To try to secure home. Yon
can never be any worse off than
when renting 1t costs nothing
to investigate. iberia BUILDING
ASSOCIATION.
Our yellow eversituation remains
in the same satisfactory condition as
heretofore. Our Health Officers with
argus eyes have so far kept out the
disease. Our citizens respond nobly
to all demands of the authorities in
following ont rules and regulations,
and co cooperating cordially and unani-
mously in everything that is deemed
= necessary for the good of the town
4 and parish. Consequently not sim
Rakle case has yet invared our domains,
nor has any suspicious fevers made
their appearance. All this is a
matter for congatulntion and if we
continue thus we shall pass Septem-
Der, the crucial month, in safety, after
which the danger will be reduced to
minimum.
Four room cottages for sale on
installment plan. Apply to f. w.
Bauman.
We understand our friend and
fellow citizen, Col. w. b. SHARP, has
had patent issued to him for cane
ing for the past two years. Themachine
il Intended to make complete job.
cutting the cane at both ends, stripping
and delivering same in bundles to be
taken up by cart afterwards. II Mr..
Sharp can demonstrate this to the
satisfaction OF our cane raisers he will
be- looked upon MS public benefactor,
and will no doubt reap a handsome
reward for his patience and ingenuity.
Being practical sugar planter for
years, owning at one time an interest
In the Hope Plantation of this parish
now the State convict farm, he is
we'll acquainted with the needs of the
business, and has accordingly invent
ed harvester that will be boon to
sugar growers the world over.
Fall stock of Shades is complete
at r. s. Mcmahon.
This community was panied to
hear Of tie recent death of Mr.. John
Hillary Byrne. the young operator for
the Western Union Co.. who had
taken the place of Mr.. Albert French.
during his vacation. Mr. Byrne had
been here but short time and had
by his many manly qualities endear.
ed himself to all. He was but 81
years old aud succumbed to Typhoid
Malarial fever. He was native OF
New Orleans, coming from the well
known family of Byrne of that city.
He was for awhile in our Sanitarium
here, but removed to the City, where
he met his death. The entire com
munity sympathize with the bereaved
mother aud sisters, whose dependence
he was.
RENT NEVER STOPS!
Payments on yonr home do when
sx,nIn o., Tho TprnrA prrrr nvN,H e.