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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20
FARM OR SALE
$40 AN ARPENT.


1-3 CASH BALANCE ON PURCHASERS TERMS
SO arpents in body, now under cultivation hpa IA
drained land 1t is situated the nterurban adonino Ne
limits just off Main Street 1t two trunk lines and viii
throw of the Teche OPP poruny hasn't the h@IN
habit She knocks once, then les away to espons,
Such bargain will be offered again CondaE
changing with the ntroduc ton of the neruban @
try life People haven yet beg to realize the dfer
existence back the Coules, and living on model
with satisfactory street service (and almost in Cam
seat) When they begin think it they will understands
land the Inerurban is worth hundred arpent
worth the Coules. Furth thought will the fam
the Styx still deeper into the discard and the po
well situated land For mod ern general farming for M
ing trucking this location is ideal, and indeed oa
sell it. For many years have hoped to get back the
nature and things grow, but promises
difficult away from my fur niture business want
phosophc enough to do cheerful M and well what na
to hand Though will take low rent in consideration
excessive competition which r st at this time obtains here
the furniture line, where there furniture stores NJ
good groceries. may not be able to find tenant Should
would prefer find to take my Main Street 1
ing, will withdraw this farm from the market and nj
immediate charge myself not however consider permi
the handsomest largest and most modern commercial building
the City to remain ide hence offer this farm for SALE and
residence for sale exchange for residence close in
convenient There ether to in the United States with
population and advantages of tn where real
had at anything like present PR here These prices will
pass, to return. Buy while the buying is easy.
R. s. MCMAHON
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20
CHRISTMAS

Tn a few days and before we
again 60 to press, Christmas VIII
have come to us. Already we
feel the air charged with its at
mosphere Of cheer and good will,
and in spite of hard times, the
never ceasing parade Of myster-
ious packages, proclaims that
Santa Claus will be present to
contribute to the happiness of the
occasion.
Concentrating to the Christ
ian the greatest Of all events, the
feast comes each year to gladen
the hearts of men, and uncOn-
sciously, to implant therein feel
ings and love for fellowman and
good will to all. To each then
is the privilege of forgetting
troubles and cares and of partic-
ipating in the happiness of the
day, and to each the duty of con-
tributing his full share of cheer
fulness for the benefit of others.
That all of our readers and
friends will spend most joyous
Christmas, that happiness and
merriness may be the order of
the day, and that success may
attend them in their every eff
fort, is the sincere wish of The
Enterprise.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20
IN MEMORIAM.

On the close Of this past De-
cember 10Th eve, like the day,
closed the earthly carer of our
dear Brother and fellow citizen,
Victor Erath, Sr.
May the shadow of sorrow that
has cast itself over the bereaved
family be Frightened in the knOwl-
edge of the truthful and beautiful
thought, "gone but not forgot
ten"
Although the sunshine Of
friendship and happiness that he
poured o 'er his many friends has
sadly transformed itself in Mem
DRY, may this good friend, Jealous
citizen and true brother, from
the harvest of well regulated
material life, reap the reward of
eternal bliss in the Kingdom of
Our Lord.
Be it Resolved, That we men,
bers of New iberia Lodge No.
554, B. P. o. E., sincerely sympa-
thize with the family of our de-
ceased brother, and be it further
resolved, that a copy of these
resolutions be placed upon our
minutes, and that same be given
the Editors of the local papers
for publication.
A. A. DAUTERIVE,
ASHTON J. MOSS,
ISIDORE w. GAJAN,
Committee,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20

we not know that unless we about
face and get back our pay rolls
and see that our farmers plant
profitable crops, the end Of us all,
financially speaking, is only a
short way off. SO Mr.. Editor |
would ask that you use your edi-
torial column as literally as you
can to the end that the pOpula-
ton of the City will see its way
clear to still act together for the
common veal. Run the knocker
out of our midst and aid the
moss back to forsake his previous
course and join a united Iberia
Booster Association, which should
include the City Commissioners
servants of the City; conse-
quently supposed to have the
best interests of the City at
heart.
And before closing, allow me
to suggest that any difference
that may exist between any fac
ton or combination Of interest,
financial, social or otherwise
and the government of the City,
let them get together. If there
is any question in which there
is a difference of opinion, in God s
name, let them get together. Let
the olive branch wave for the
betterment of our town.
CITIZEN,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20
IN RE MRS. McGEHE'S
LECTURE.

Mr.. Editor:
Primarily, | want to thank you
in the name of those of us who
advocate the cause, for your gen.
erous mention Of Mrs. McGehe s
lecture. Am inclined to think
this lecture was an eye-opener
to- some, and Judging from the
number present, there are few
in New Iberia who are looking
for light"
Whether Socialism is bless
ing or menace time will tell.
The vote in last National cleo
ton was in the neighborhood of
9OO,OOO-and it was a gain over
the election of four years prev
ious. The old parties hardly
polled anything near their last
vote. And to-day we could con-
tentatively estimate the voting
strength of the party at $780,
600. For this reason, it's only
matter of time when those prime
iples advocated by Socialists will
be tried. So why not "read up"
and get posted-an intelligent
vote should be cast-whether for
or against.
Whether we acknowledge it or
not, it is TRUE. The rich are
getting richer and the poor
poorer. Child labor and the ad.
sent of woman in the field of
man have materially influenced
the price of labor-and it will not
be long before some Of us will
be begging for the privilege to
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20

New Iberia, La, Dee. Is, '13.
The Board of Trustees OF the
City of New Iberia met this day
in regular session with Mayor
Alpine Fontelieu presiding and
Messrs. Suberbielle and Viller-
min in attendance.
The minutes Of the previous
meeting were read and approved
on motion of Mr. Suberblelle,
seconded by Mr.. Villermin and
carried.
Mr.. V. J. Smith appeared IN
behalf of the Fraternal Organ
izations owning property in the
City, requesting that their prop
critics be stricken from the AS
sessment roll of the City for the
year 1913.
On motion of Mr.. Suberbielle,
seconded by Mr.. Fontelieu and
carried by the following vote,
Yet, Messrs. Fontelieu and Sub
erbi elle, Nay, Mr.. Villermin, the
request was refused.
The following bills were pre-,
sented approved and ordered
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20

New iberia, La, Dec. 10, 10.
Editor Enterprise:
In this period Of financial de-
preston caused principally oy
low prices and bad crops, the
removal or shutting down OF III
dustrial plants and the conse-
ouent emigration of large num-
Der of wage earners, it strikes
me that it is up to those OF us
who live and have own invest
ments in and surrounding New
iberia to do something to bring
back to the town the prosperity
thar once was ours. If our pres,
ent Board of Trade whose ofhclal
head personally is a cannery man
fails to act, lets get together ana
elect another composed OF pup
lie spirited citizens who will with
out malice or single ends to work
for. work together for the com
mon good. In this connection
I understand that the GOOD
women Of the town banded to-
gether under the name OF the
Civic League have learned that
a large cannery can be secured
to the town by small amount
~ fort and thew at their last
meeting decided to act and IN
nv humble opinion, knowins
them all personally, they Will
accomplish their end, in spite
of some few citizens who
have lately seemed to have back
sided into the moss back ranks
whose membership all public
spirited citizens had hoped, had
dwindled to nothing.
Those Of us (few indeed who
have our dollars safely invested
in mortgages, ETC., consequently
our taxes at a minimum, can at
ford to cry "No taxes for any
thing" and we can say further,
the small fry may 60 down, but
we the select will survive and
incidentally garner to ourselves
the fruit of the small fry's bad
or unwise policies.
Is it right for "us few" to take
such stand? We have made
most of our money here and In
my opiniin we are one big. fam
lily all Of US having or should
have the common good at heart,
and Mr.. Editor getting back to
the cannery, business which
will not only give employment
to possibly 200 persons but en-
able farmers for miles around to
forsake cane and cotton, preca-
rious crops and 60 into truck MAX
ing three to four crops per year
at a profit Of 500 per cent. great
er than in the palmiest high price
sugar days. Isn't this idea worth
the whilei Do we not know
that the lack Of profitable crops
added to the lack Of City pay
rolls has caused the monetary
depression which has existed for
the last two years and finally, do
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT


Whereas in the death of Mr..
G. Clifford Laughlin, Vice Presi-
dent of The Peoples National
Bank Of New iberia, La, the
Board of Directors has suffered
the loss of a faithful co-worker.
Be it resolved; That the Board
of Directors of The Peoples Ma
tional Bank recognize the great
loss which has befallen the
Board.
Be it further resolved; That
we extend to his grief stricken
family our heartfelt coincidence
in the hour of their bereave-
ment.
Be it further Resolved; That
these resolutions be inscribed in
the minutes, and that same be
published in the local papers and
a copy sent to the family.
aADOLPH KOCH.
JOE. j. SMITH.
JOHN R. TAYLOR.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20
RESOLUTIONS.

Death has closed the earthly
labors of our Brother Victor J.
Erath, and we may look. upon o
closed record and estimate the
worth of his life.
At the fireside, there was the
example Of the sturdy virtues
upon which rest the best ideals
of family life.
At the call Of citizenship,
there was always the response
Of generous public spirit.
which, though always unobstru.
sive, was always in accord with
any movement tending to the
social uplift.
At the reckoning of the friend,
in joy or sorrow there was all
ways enkindled the sympathetic
feeling as On answer Kind,
truthful, Loyal filing in most
essentials the designation Of the
gOO0 man-the estimate of his
life calls for tribute from those
who knew him.
Be it therefore resolved: That
the members Of La Societe de
Renaissance ct d'Assistancc
Mutuelle de la Nouvelle Iberia, Of
which Society he was for many
years q worthy member and on
Ger. tender to his wife and chill
dren an expression. Of the tender
memory which they rdtain Of
this friend, as well g Of deep
sympathy for his family.
WAITER ]. BURKE.
w. 0. HUGONN,
Qt3J
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20
BRONCHITIS CONQUERED
Royersford, Pa, Man Tells How.

At this season Of year with such
sudden changes, it Is SO easy to take
cold, and almost before one IL aware
there Is Inflammation in the bronchial
tubes-a hard cough and unless
checked in time chronic pulmonary
troubles may result.
Townsend Young Of Royersford,
Pa, says: "A severe bronchial trou-
BILE contracted caused me much din
Guilty about breathing. Ny chest felt
clogged up and there was consider
able soreness. / tried different rem
edies without help; but am glad to
say that vinol cured my bronchial
trouble which had lasted for three
months. Ny breathing is all right
ind the soreness entirely gone from
my chest"
Vfnol contains the curative. healing
PRINCIPLES Of fresh Gods liyers with.
ont OH and tonic Iron. We guaran-
tee It to be delicious In taste ard to
satisfy you with its medicinal effects.
2. 8. II you have any skin trouble
NJ saxo Salve. We guarantee It.
John r Taylor Z Bra New iberia. L.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20
California Woman Seriously
Alarmed.

A short time ago contracted
a severe cold which settled on my
lungs and caused me a great deal
Of annoyance. / would have bad
coughing spells and my lungs
were so sore and inhamed began
to be seriously alarmed. A friend
recommended CHI a m b erlain s
Cough Remedy, saying she had
used it for years. / bought q
bottle and it relieved my cough
the first night, and in q week ]
was rid Of the cold and soreness
of my lungs" writes Miss Marie
Gerber, Sawtelle, Cal. For sale
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20
VICTOR J. ERATH.

Last Tuesday evening, just a.
the shades of night were gather
| ing. Mr.. Victor J. Erath, 81
surrounded by his devoted wlf'
and loving children, quletl!
breathed his last at his residence
on Swain street. For many
wears engaged in business here
Mr. Erath was. recognized as
progressive and public splrltee
a;tizen and his death came as
shock to the community.
Born February 10th, 1854, a
Barberche, Canton Frebourg
Switzerland, the decedent emf
grated to America when fifteen
wears of age and joined his broth
er August, in New Orleans where
he resided until 1877 when ne
accompanied August to New loe,
ria and on the retirement OF
the latter, succeeded him in the
manufacture of ice and rs local
representative Of Anheuser Busch,
both of which occupations he
successfully followed up to the
time of his death. Affable and
kind. his was the happy faculty
of making friends and of retain
ing them, and many were the
stories told around the bier, which
proved the sincerity of that
friendship. Nor was he lacking
in his civic duties towards his
adopted home. AS a member OF
the last City administration, ne
labored steadily and faithfully
for the advance Of the commun-
ity and was always ready with
words and deeds, to champion the
cause of every progressive move
ment.
Before coming to New Iberia,
Mr.. Erath was married to Miss
Mary Babin of New Orleans,
who with four children survive
him, these are Mrs Adolph La
grange of Lake Charles, Misses
Anna and Alma and Mr.. Victor
Jr., of this City. The funeral
from the residence Wednesday
afternoon was conducted by Rev.
R. R. Diggs at the Episcopal
church and by the Masons at the
home and cemetery. The Elks
and Societe de Renaissance, to
which organizations he also be-
longed forming an escort OF
honor to the grave. The pail
bearers chosen from the Orders
to which he belonged were
Messrs. Chas. Gouguenheim, }. j..
Clark. Will Bernard, Jules Drey-
fus, A. j. Maumus and Alex
Bagarry
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20
Official Minutes Board Of rustees.

paid: O. Renoudet, for Irvine,
nails, oil and grease $40; Wal
ter Labauve, shoeing horse and
mule and repair to buggy $3.50 ;
John Musumichi for 1O2 barrels
of oyster shells at Zoe per barrel
5000; Tony Sapienza II barrels
of shells $1.20; Joseph Dimarco
barrels of shells soc; Joseph
Briganti, s barrels of shells Soc;
Tony Monzoula "a barrels Of
shells $40; Thomas Geoffery, 6
barrels of shells, Soc; Louis Lo-
renzo, 9 barrels of shells 9Oc; A..
G. Burkartt for cutting ditch
$3.50; Clovis Louviere, feeding
prisoners 500; Bertrand Lumber
Company for nails, hammer and
lumber $6O.43; Henry Williams.
repair to harness 40c; Alcee Deu-
trel, work on streets 65c.
The meeting was adjourned
on motion of Mr.. Villermin, sec
onded by Mr.. Fontelieu and car
ried.
ALPHE FONTELIEU,
G. M. Compton, elk. Mayor.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20

work. Only those who are III
to fact will not acknovIa
that times are getting hanaa
Why, some of our congress
who are getting $500 annud
claim they cannot live eomiu
ably ON the salary. And one y
rotary of State Bryan who ''r
down $12,50O annually san
has to "get busy" on the ~
side to make ends meet.
This is all food for thou9
Something is wrong and its =
to" the voters to get wise
to what that something Is
help themselves. 1t took "
gress and the Senate one VIZ
year to pass two measures
don t think they have done ~
else-and one Of these-ths "a
rency Bill, as yet, isn't thro1
We are paying $500 to "
gressmen and $500 to Senitn|
there being 95 Senators and y
Congressman, so this comes hp
for this kind of work and olih
according to the papers, . qllern
can hardly be had.
With John Mitchell | agres;
While the Declaration q y
dependence established in W
country civil and political het|
ty, it did not establish indufai|
For nearly one hundred
following the Declaration q =
dependence chattel slavery "
a recognized and legal instltap
in our civilization. And real 2
dustrial liberty was not even &
tablished with the abolition =
chattel slavery, because lIDM
means more than the right =
choose the field of ones empg
ment. He is not a free =
whose family buy food today w
the money that is earned tor
row. He is not really free ~
is forced to work unduly M
hours and for wages so low -
he cannot provide the necese's
Of life for himself and his z
ily-who must live in Grove.
tenement and see his children Z
to work in the mills, the mn
and the factories before then -
les are developed and Their n''
trained. To have freedom
must be free from the harrow,
fear of hunger and want; ne o. n
De in such a position that Dy y, u
of reasonable frugan.
he can provide his family ~
I'll the necessaries and the l
'onable comforts of life; ne =. ~
'e. able to educate his cfliols'
md to provide against slckn
lccident and old age. "
20 to those who would learn
ay read" You who do
want Socialism will sooner
ater have to vote against ~ 81
o do this intelligently you slleus
re posted. Read, read, You 3
ead abpnt it in any paper
ny magazine. Get busy!
ppOQREk
<---l - S~
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20
IF YOUR CHILD Is CROSS,
FHVERIsH, CONsTIPATED
Look Mother! II tongue is coated,
cleanse little bowels with "Cali-
fornia Syrup Of Figs"

Mothers can rest easy after giving
California Syrup Of Figs" because in
a few hours all the clogged-up waste.
sour bile and fermenting food gently
moves out Of the bowels, and you have
q well, playful child again.
Sick children needn't be coaxed to
take this harmless fruit laxative"
Millions Of mothers keep it handy be-
cause they know its action on the
stomach, liver and bowels is prompt
and sure.
Ask your druggist for 50-cent bot
tie Of California Syrup of Figs" which
contains directions for babies, children
OF all ages and for grown-ups.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20
Mrs. Victor Erath and Family.

When children cough good
deal it is time to take notice or
something serious will develop
A few doses of BALLARD'S
FOREGROUND SYRUP may ward
off a spell of sickness. Price
Zoe, Soc and $1O0 per bottle.
Sold by Estorge Drug Co.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20
10 CENT "CAsCARETs"
FOR LIVER AND BOWELS
Cure Sick Headache, Constipation,
eiliousness, Sour Stomach, Bad
ereath-candy cathartic.

No odds how bad your liver, stom-
ach or bowels: how much your head
aches, how miserable you are from
constipation, indigestion. biliousness
and sluggish bowels-you always get
relief with Cascarets. They fmme-
diately cleanse and regulate the stom-
ach, remove the sour, fermenting food
and foul gases; take the excess bile
from the liver and carry of the con-
stipated waste matter and poison
from the intestines and bowels. A
10-cent box from your druggist will
keep your liver and bowels clean:
stomach sweet and head clear for
months. They work while you sleep.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20

For coughs and colds use BAIL
LARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP
It acts soothingly in the irritated
lungs and throat. Price 25c, Soc
and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by
Estorge Drug Co.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20
MONEY TO LOAN.

D. L. Mcpherson of Abbeville,
La, has it, that long looked for
eight per cent money to loan on
approved farm security. Terms
5 to 10 years, amounts $5OO t."
$4,000. Will loan money any
where in Iberia Parish Address
d. l.. Mcpherson, Abbeville, La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20

take Groves Tasteless chill Tonic
as the label showing that contains the well known
strongest
tonic has equal for Malaria Shl ana feve,
appetite Gives life and to
Mothers Sky Children Removes without pugns
depression and low spirits Auses the er 10 ~ anu
Complete
Nofa Guaranteed Druggist ooc'
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20
Card Of Thanks.

We take this means of thank
ing the public and those of our
friends who so kindly assisted us
during the illness and death OF
our husband and father, Victor
>. Erath, which will long linger
In our memory; we also wish to
extend thanks for the beautiful
flowers so generously sent to US
by our friends and acquaintan-
ces.
Mrs. Victor Erath and Family.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20

A potal to Griffing Brothers,
Port Arthur, Texas, will bring
you their 81 page tree book-its
worth S. to you, but you get it
free if you intend to plant trees.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20
ATHLETIC ENTERTAIN
MENT.

The New Iberia High School
All letic Association will give q
program on Monday night, Dee.
~, at 8 o'clock for the benefit
OF their Association. Every one
IS invited to come and help the
cause.
The following is the program !:
Fairy Land Waltz =. .Glee Club
Lullaby 7B. Girls
Reading ......... Albertus Pharr
Violin Solo Don Dulany
Reading ...... Pearl Tanl
Quartette ...... Girls
lntei1nission.
Drill High School Girls
Piano Solo ...... Cora Segura
Keadin~ .- Lillian Herpeche
Solo ..... Helen Barker
vuartette Boys
Admission Zoe.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20
n. b. BOND,

un6reliaa repaired, Lawn Mowers sharpeped
snd Sci SCISSORS and Knives sharpened. Savs
nled and set, Key rings and checks With name
sewing naehtnes repaired, Keys attsd 70 Locks. !.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20
WHENEVER YOU NEED
A GENERAL tonic TAKE GROVES

The Old Standard Groves Tasteess chill Tonic is Equally
Valuable as General Tonic because Acts on the Liver
Drives Out Malaria Enriches the Blood and Builds up
the Whole system For Grown People and Children.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20

To Cure q Gold Ia One Day
Take vEDROAo Quiniae. II stops tn.
Sssgh and Headache and works Of the CslA
DruSgists fefund money II II fails "a e,re
\. ". 0Rovx's signature on each boz. asc
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-12-20
"GET TOGETHER"

.5 nDroved and ordered c. M Compton, elk. Mayor. 8