New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-05-27
LOCAL NEWS.

Jules E. Dupuy submitted his resiena
ton as Mayor of this City. which wa
duly accepted. Acting Mayor Hon
Leon Lemaire has been recommends
for appointment Tor the remainin 5
weeks of the term Mr.. Dupuy ha.
been appointed the manager of the
Water Works & Electric Light Plant,
and is giving entire satisf action, he
has plans for the better service of the
public and for the increase of the rev.
enues Of the plant, which have ALREADY
increased under his short tenure.
LOST! LOST!
A home which might have been
paid for with the rent money
IBERIA BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
There was a meeting of the Civic
League, ON Monday, the 22d, at which
the following officers were elected ::
Miss Julia Sealy, president Miss
Kate Billings, vice-president; Miss
Mabel LeBrun, recording secretary ;
Mrs. 7, d. Foster, treasurer; Mrs.
j. G. M. Robertson, press correspond
ent The subject of library was
discussed and a committee appointed
to select suitable room for temper
airy use. In time the League proposes
to build all edifice adapted to the pur-
pose. In this work .he entire com
munity should be interested, and no
doubt every assistance will be rem
dered the band of workers. There
will be call meeting on next Tues
day, 3Oth, at which full attendance
is requested as plans will be formu-
lated as to the establishment of the
library, and other matter of interest
discussed. The meeting will be
promptly at 4 O'Clock Tuesday, May
S0th.
LOST. Between New Iberia and
Adeline, La, receipt from the
Jeanerette Rice Milling Co and in
favor of D. g. Dnperier for IS
sacks Honduras seed rice weight !
1900 lbs. Finder will please re-
tnrn to J. g. Dnperier, New Iberia,
and receive reward.
On Tuesday, June 9Th, a most |
notable event will occur at st. Mar
tinsville, which will be the occasion
of instituting a Masonic Lodge. The |
most worshipfull Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Louisiana, L. P.
Delahoussaye with his associate
grand lodge officers, will be present
and it is expected thu ceremonies
will be especially brilliant and impos
ing, and will mark new epoch, in
the history of St. Martinsville. The
great Masonic light will enter there
and dispel the Masonic Darkness that
for one hundred years has enveloped
= Petite Paris. y 1t is expected that
. large delegation from all over the
State will be present to celebrate the
event
Have yonr buggy tires put on or
repaired at A. M Demands Wagon
Works.
Isl-Our city was visited this week
bysMr. Daniel l.. Barker, manager of
the Bertha Telegraph & Telephone
Co., who is seeking entrance into our
town. II is the intention toultimate-
ly reach New Orleans, the domicil of
the Company is at present at the town
Of Opelousas, st. Lrndry Parish and
will take in all the towns between
there and this city. gradually extend
ing east until the Crescent City is
This will give, us competing
lines, and must be greatly to our ad
vantage. We welcome the new line
aud trust it will be mutually benefi-
nial. Our people will do nothing toI
the movement.
LEST YOU FORGET,
We lend money for any purpose.
IBERIA BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
Mr.. f. p. Fuilong, manager
Sour Lake Springs, Hotel and Bath
house IL in cur city to-day, placing
large frame Of photographs of the
hotel and grounds surrounding the
hotel They are ON exhibition in
front Of Qrtmeyer's Furniture store.
From the photographs this famous old
resort has been wonderfully improved
md should get its share of the summer
trade of number of citizens of New
Iberia.
Orders taken for Ice Cream and
Cakes by Mrs. ]. C. NJ. Robertson,
ia French Street.