New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-12-30

in charge of sales, Mr.. J. W. Eckart
Oph. D. will give his entire time and
attention to the optical department
while Mr.. Geo. H. Riviere will hav,
charge of the manufacturing and re
pairing, the finest engraving car
be done in this department. Mr.. Eek
art is one of our most energetic citizens
and takes active interest in all oul
civic affairs, he is also a believer il
the press, and his judicious ADVERT
sing has no doubt tended to increase
and develop his business. Whatever
Eckart does, is we'll done.
HAVE YOU DEED FOR A HOME?
Why notf Our fault or yours
Iberia Building Association.
Last Saturday night the Merry
Christmas bells were rung at the
City Hall, when the children of the
Methodist Sunday School held joyous
time over their beautiful Christmas
| tree, loaded with presents for every
child of the school. Superintendent
Henry Pharr had charge of the pro-
gram, which consisted of songs and
recitations. Santa Claus in all his
grandeur was present. and elected no
little curiosity as no one could recog-
nize his voice. 1t was a stranger from
the snow clad hills of PENNSYLVANIA
The entire affair was a pleasant sue
cess
This community was shocked to
learn of the death of Master Louis
Florval DeGeneres, which occurred at
the home of his brother, Lloyd De-
Generes in the City IF Alexandria, on
Friday, December %, at 11:45 a. m.
Deceased had many friends here who
mourn the untimely death and the ex-
tinguishing Of so bright and shining q
light The funeral was held at the
Catholic Church and interment was
in the Pineville Cemetery, December
Esd. A large crowd of sorrowing
friends attending.
Blanks stuffed dates at Thibo-
deaux's.
THAT growing fraternal institu-
ton Iberia Lodge No. 1855, K. of P.
held their annual election of officers
last Wednesday evening and elected
the following officers to serve the en-.
suing term: John A. French, Chan
cellor Commander; H. H. Winters,
Vice-Chancellor; S. A. Benthall, Pre-
late; A. G. Gayle. Keeper of Records
and Seal; J. w. Compton, Master of
Finance; r. D. Southwell, Msster of
Exchequer; J. B. Winters, Master at
Arms; Z. W. Phillips, Master of
Work; A. G. Gayle, Representative
to Grand Lodge; E. w. Phillips, AL
ternate.
1.-THE WHITE MANS BURDEN"
Is too often a heavy rent. Are
you burdenedi We can relieve
you of your load. Iberia Build
lug Association.
Wedding bells have been ringing
for Prof. E. s. Jenkins and their
sweet tintambulations have penetrated
to our City, from Water Valley,
Miss the home of the bride, Miss
Alice Walden. Mr.. Jenkins has been
the valued and POPULAR principal of
our High School, this being his Sec
ond term, during his soiourp among
us, he has captured al. by his uni
form courtesy and obliging DISPOSE
tion. Under his teaching our High
School has made rapid progress, the
fruits Of which will be seen at the
next commencement The Enterprise
and q host of friends wish him and
his bonnie bride, long and happy
life.
$1O,O 200. 90 to loan on mortgage
security.-WEEKs & WEEKS.
The Protestant Cemetery Associa-
ton will hold meeting at the City
Hall January Srd, 1906, at P NJ,
every member is requested to be pres
ent as it will be the occasion Of cleo.
ton of officers for ensuing year.
The we'll known lecturer Mr. John
2 White, of Chicago. will give
lecture on political economy at the
New Iberia High School on January
5, 1906, for the benefit of the High
School Library Association. Vocal
and instrumental music by local talent |
will also be one of the features. The
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