New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-11-25
LOCAL NEWS.

ian with intent to rob and assault was
tried and given to the Jury. After
being locked up all night q verdict
was rendered, guilty without capital
punishment, this will mean life
sentence in the penitentiary. The &C.
complete, one Sheppard, has not yet
been tried but will be later. The ac-
cused was defended by Hon. l.. T.
Dulaney, who conducted the case with
signal ability and skill, while the
prosecution was ably conducted by
e<n2trict Attorney Broussard, assisted
by Hon. Porteus r. Burke.
THREE MOVES ARE AS BAD AS A FIRE
You can expect to move when
you live in a rented house.
IBERIA BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
On Tuesday, November 2Sth
the Unsectarian Aid Society will give
a Charity Ball, at the beautiful home
of the Elks, on the corner of st. Peter
and Weeks streets The connections
and handsome rooms so kindly offered
by the Elks (who are always warm
friends Of true Charity will enable
the Society to entertain their friends
in a charming manner 1t will be like
a social generous house warming of
all the friends of this excellent soci-
ETY., which during its fifteen years,
has been great blessing to host of
good people in Temporary misfortune.
The doors will be open at six. SO that
any one wanting good supper, and
who do not care to dance can enjoy
the excellent refreshments. Every
body is invited.
For Rert-3 unfurnished rooms
for light house keeping, also small
cottage. Apply s7O7 East Main st.
Cards are out announcing the
marriage of Mr.. JAS L. Colgin and
Miss Helen Catherine Ortmeyer, to be
celebrated on Decemeber 9th, 1905, at
the residence of the brides father, on
Charles street, at high noon. Mr..
Colgin has for years been connected
with our Post Office, as one of its
most efficient and courteous assistants
and is deservedly popular. Miss
Ortmeyer is the charming daughter
Of Mr.. H. p. Ortmeyer, furniture dea-
Ter and travelling man. She is one of
the social favorites of the City and
loved for her amiable traits.
]. 100000. to loan on mortgage
security.-WEEKs & WEEKS.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Fire Co.
No. 2, will give one of their enjoy
able entertainments and ball ut the
hall Of the Company, on Thanksgiv-
ing night, November 3oth. Every
preparation has been made for good
time. The previous affairs of this
Company have been noted for their
enjoyable features and their high class
entertainments. Let every one at
tend for the object is worthy and
- Company should receive the sup
port and recognition of all the citizens
OF the town for in great measure
does our protection from fire depend
on these fire organizations, ever
alert and ready to respond to the cry
Of fire and without hope of pay or re-
ward. Don't forget them Thursday |
night.
Blanks stnffed dates at Thibo-
deaux's.
Last Wednesday, wedding bells
rang merrily for the wedding of Miss
Mizette Marin and Mr.. George J.
Gauthreaux. The ceremony occurred
1t st. Peters Church, in this City and
was attended by numerous friends
from Lafayette. St. Martinsville,
Broussard and other points. The
beautiful young bride is the charm
ing daughter Of Mr.. Robt. Marin, a
prominent rice planter of our Parish,
residing in this City, at whose pala.
tial home . brilliant reception was
held after the ceremony. This was
undoubtedly one of the most swell
weddings that New Iberia has seen
for years. Mr.. Gauthier is we'll
known and popular and is promi-
nent young man of st. Martin.
Just a few copies left Of Golfers
Weekly containing ten Gibson
Drawings. Price Is cents.
"A Service Of Thanksgiving and
peaise will be held in the Presbyterian
Chnrch, corner st. Peter and Center
sfreets, on Thursday, November SOth