New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-12-02
LOCAL NEWS,

LOCAL NEWS.
But few days remain in which
to pay the poll taxes of 1905, to all
voters between 81 and GO years of age,
the payment Of this tax is a prere.
quisite for voting at any Of the cleo
tions. So that neglect to get this
important receipt for taxes will re.
suit in temporary Acknowledgement.
During which time the most import
ant and critical questions may come
up to be voted upon, questions that
may affect your vital interests and
those of the entire community just
think how humiliating it will be to
say, II neglected to pay my tax and
cannot help in this important issue. "
You will deserve almost the contempt
of your neighbors, who would desire
your help andmanifest duty.
1.-THE WHITE MANS BURDEN
Is too often a heavy rent. Are
you burdeneds We can relieve
yOu of your load. Iberia BuilG
ing Association.
Thanksgiving was more gener-
ally observed last Thursday than at
any previous time. Not only did all
the churches observe the day with APP
propriate services, but business was
generally suspended At the M. E
church Rev. A. s. Brown of New Or
leans delivered thoughtful sermon.
At the Presbyterian church, Rev.
Arthur preached in his usual happy
vein, presenting his subject in most
edifying manner. At the "Gates of
Prayer" Synagogue, our Hebrew pop
ulation observed the occasion in the
evening with varied program, inter
spersed with soulful music, both vo-
cal and instrumental. The subject of
thanksgiving was presented by Mr..
Joseph We'll in a most succinct and
pleasing address, full Of patriotic
thoughts, and comparison of the
condition of his people in free, liberal
America, with that of the prosecuted
and massacred ones of Russia. "Our
stars Of hope, said the speaker, are
the stars upon the American flag, "
giving confidence and courage to our
people. At the Church of the Epi-
phany appropriate and pleasing SER
vices were held, most excellent music
being special feature, Rev. G. Q.
Kramer delivering one Of his powerful
and searching sermons.
Four room cottages for sale on
installment plan. Apply to F. w.
Bauman.
Last Sunday moring in the town
Of Lafayette. young Reginald L.
Davis. son of Mrs John r. Davis,
ST., now residing at the above men,
toned place passed to the great be-
You'd, surrounded by his relatives.
Reginald was born in New Iberia in
the year 1881 and grew to be pro-
man. He was engaged in
the railroad business until about q
year ago when he was afflicted with
Brights disease, which necessitated
his giving up his employment alto
gether. About i month ago his con-
dition grew WORSE until it dawned on
the family that there was little hope
for his recovery. His body was in
TERED at Lafayette last Sunday even.
ing. He leaves grief stricken
mother, two sisters and several broth |
prs to mourn his untimely demise.
Blanks stuffed dates Mt Thibo-
deaux's.
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HAVE YOU DEED FOR A HOME?
Why mott Our fault or yoursi
Iberia Building Association.
We direct attention to the fact
hat ct the elegant establishment Of
[essrs. Jos. N. Thibodaux & Co. will
% found during the season, most ex-
client hot chocolate, which during
hese cool evenings is a mcst pleasant