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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
Notice of Homoiogation.
Succession of Mrs. Clorinda Stott,
Deceased

10Th Jud. Dist. Court, State of
Louisiana, Parish Of Iberia.
Whereas, Fred w. Bauman, a
resident Of the Parish of Iberia
Curator Of the above entitled and
numbered vacant Succession has
filed in this Honorable Court his
first provisional account as Cura-
tor of said Estate. together with
his petition praying that the same
be homolOgated and approved.
Notice is therefore hereby Civ
Ell to all whom it doth or may con-
Germ to show cause, if they have,
within ten days from the first
public alton hereof. why the pray.
er of petitioner should not be
granted.
Witness the Honorable James
Judge of our SAID Court,
this 18th day of November A. d..
1918.
A. j. MATMUS.
by elk of Court. Iberia Parish. /
l.. T. Dulany, Esq. Atty.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
ENTERPRISE AND OBSERVER
Consolidated.
Official Journal iberia Parish and
City of New Iberia.
Subscription $50 per Annum.
HENRY FORD TO LEAD PEACE
PARTY ABROAD.

New York, Nov. q. Henry
Ford, the Detroit manufacturer,
announced today that he would
take peace expedition to Eu-
rope to attempt to end the war.
Mr.. Ford will invite leading
American pacificists to join the
expedition as well as peace advo-
Gates from other neutral countries.
Negotiations have been opened
with the Scandinavian-American
line for the charter of the lines
Oscar II. If the boat is secured
it is proposed to start from New
York December +.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
SHERIFF SALE.
CITIZENS BANK OF JEANERETTE
VS..
ALPHEE DOMINIQUE.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Iberia, 18th
Judicial District Court.

Notice IS hereby given that bv virtue
OF an order OF seizure and sale issu. on,
of the above entitled and numbered
| cause and 10 me directed, |. Geo Hepd@r
son, Sh riff. through J. F. Breaux, Depu-
ty Sheriff, duly sworn and qualified in
aud Tor the Parish of Iberia, La. hsv.
seix-d and will offer or sale and will sell
AT Public Auction, FOR CASH. TO the
last and highest bidder at the front
door Of the Parish Court House in the
City of New iberia, La, between legal
sale hours on,
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 4th, A. d. 1915
the following described property. to-wit:
A certain tract of land with all the
buildings and improve menta thereon and
thereunto belonging. lying and being sit
mated in the First Ward Of the Parish of
Iberia, La, containing and measuring
twenty four GA srprnts. more or less
and bounded on the North by lands of
alphes Dominique, South by Prevail BONN.
East by lands o: Prevail BONN and West
10y the lands OF Atnedp Olivier, being the
same property acquired by Aiphee Do
mingne from Patout in the yearA. D.
Ts pay aud satisfy the sum Of Nine
Hundred {$900) Dollars with per cent
interest per annum from April 7th. 1914,
until paid and 10 per cent ATTORNEYS fees
on the principal and interest and all cost
Of these proceedings
Given officially this 30th day Of Octo
Der A. D. 1919.
GEO. HENDERSON, Sheriff.
per F. Breaux. Dtv. Sheriff
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
TAX ORDINANCE.

Sec. l. Be it resolved and ordained by the Pc
ice Jury of iberia Parish, in regular :. ssiop as
semhled, that the Budget as submitted by the
FINANCE Committee be, and the same is hereby
adopted AS the Budget of Receipts and Dlsburse
men,s of Iberia Parish for the year 1916
Sec Be 1t further resolved and ordained
etc that for the year 1916. there are hereby lev
led Parish taxes, aggregating ten mills On the
dollar OF the assessed valuation IF all real estate
ana on all improvements of whatever kind there.
." Attached; on all manufacturing plants; on all
telephone lines and all telephone lines on all
railroads together with their eauipments and
rolling stocks, on all express companies and their
equipments, on all steamboats, aud water crafts
or whatsoever kind, all automobiles cars
trucks motor cycles, carriages buggies wagons
CARTS or other vehicles; on all horses mules cat
He' nogs sheep or other animals: on all mines
gnarles sand or gravel deposits. all lumber,
Dicks or other buildings materials on all goods
wares, merchandise or other stork in trade. n
an personal property: on all cash on hand or ~
neposlt on all movable and INN "vable prop, rty
OF any kind owned or held in trust by any pei. on
persons, firms or corporations within tho Pa ish
or Iberia and outside the Corporate limits Of tn.
towns OF New Iberia, Jeanerette, Loreau, lille
and Delcamhre.
etc that on all properly enumerated ia Section
OF this ,ordinance, and situated withma is C,
porafe limits OF the towns OF New Iberis. leaner.
cite, Loreauville and Delcambre there are here.
by levied taxes aggregating four mills on the dol.
ar or the assessed valuation thereof for Grimm.
~ ana school purposes and for the maiatenarr
una OF the Parish Court House and all building.
and the ground surrounding same
Sec Be it further resolved and ordained
'tc. that for the puspose of providing the funds
necessary to pay the bonus voted to the New
berla- Northern Railroad Company by the
'ourtn and sixth Wards of the Parish of iberia.
sneriaf tax of five mill. the dollar is hereby
ev1ed on the assessed valu etion Of all tn pro-
'erfy enumerated in Section OF this ordina nee
md situated in the SAID Fourth and sixth
ards. exclusive of the property situated within
he Corporate limits of The CRY of New Iberia.
LEON !. LANpkY,
Pres d mt Pro l en- /
I, HITRKE Sa.,,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27

kept within the Parish of Iberi
and outside the Corporate limit
Of the towns Of New Iberia. Jean
erette, Lorcauville and Dclcambre
an annual license is hereby lev
led as follows, viz:
(a) When with a seating ca
pacity of or more 500.
/ (b) When with a seating ca
paclty of not less than , or more
than I, $500.
] (c) When with seating ca.
pacIty of not less than or more
than ). $500.
(d) For motor trucks or
freight carrying automobiles
le) For motor cycles $500.
Sec. 9. Be it further resolved
and ordained, etc. that all H.
cenSes herein provided for shall
be due and payable on the LIST
day Of January 1916, and that
unless paid on or before the 1st
day of March 1916, shall be de-
rlared to he delinquent.
Provided however. that the Tax
Collector be and that he is here
by authorized and directed to is
sue one-half license TO such per
sons or firms who wish 70 cnoaop
IN BUSINESS for the last six months
or the year. or any part thereof. |
at one-half the amounts specified
III the above and foregoing sec
tons. save and excepted cirrrsps
Or travelin" shows and ncddlors
Or haWkers licenses which shall be
FOR the full amount Snecified in
sections 4 and 6 of this Ordi-
nance. whether the calling be en-
ragged in for the full term of one
ear or only for a part thereof.
Sec. 10. Re it further resolved
md ordained etc. that If shall he
he duty Of the Sheriff or Tax Col
c"tor to fr"niSh tho Police Jrr,-
t IFS re~~'ar mon+;nr Of the
n"n+h OF N!or.h 1915 y FIJI LET
+ all delnGrent or unpaid IL
enSeS.
LEON + T.A\DPY
President Pro Tom
w. L. RTRKE. Snrtv.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
FOR JUDGE OF CITY COURT

thereby announce to the voters of New
Iberia AMI OF the 9th Ward of IBERIA Par
ism, my candidacy for the nomination to
the office Of Judge OF the City Court, SUD
jsct to the Democratic primaries to be
held January 25th, 1916. The manner
in which the affairs of this office have
bson conducted during my tenur~. IL sub
mitsed AZ q criterion Of the service to be
expected at my hands if re elected to
this responsible position. Ny record in
the enforce ~ Mt Of tho laws is ths basis
upon which my candidacy is offered, aud
il again hOnosed with the votes aud sup.
port OF the electorate !, will pursue the
same Official course in the future as in the
past. Respectfully.
s. o. NUCKOLLS,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
FOR SHERIFF.

hereby announce myself y candidate
for the Office OF Sheriff OF Iberia Parish,
subj Get TO the election ut the next Demo
cratic Primary. | pledge myself in case
of election to perform the duties of the
Off co to the best Of my ability | submit
my candidacy free from any political fac
tions or CON bin atoms, soliciting the sup
port Of each aud every voter simply aud
solely on my own merits.
Respectfully,
FRED DECUIk.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
FOR ASSESSOR,

the Voters OF Iberia Parish:
WIS., 10 into YOU thar | will b-
aouidate Tor re-rl-ctinn foi the .ffice
assessor of the Parish oil Iberia and
'u appreciate Your support, sui -ct
tue D-mocrailc Primary, ~nd
tnise that IT elect. Il, TO do with lou
uSVe done IN the past with all Tax
frN phttIh. Your aSs-ssmlu. ~ low
tue law VIII permit me. Soliciting
support. remain yours very truly,
/. AkMANCE bEROCEN
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
LOST NOTES.

The following described two note,
signed by SEVERN Viaror and endorsed
by Rene Viator were lost and the pDblic
is hereby warned not to negotiate same,
said notes being the property of the I'M
derslgned and are described rs follows:
One note Of $40 ard the OF her Of $50,
both dated Nov %, 1913 hearing par
cent interest from their date and stipula-
ting III per cent attorneys fees in event
of suit, both notes made payable to Alpine
Fontelien; the $40 note showing a credit
Of 1923 90
MRS. ALPHE FONTELIEU.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
POR SHERIFF.

| adopt this method Of advising yon Of
the fact that will be candidate for the
Democratic nomination foI tn. Off CO of
Sheriff of the Parish of Iberia, to euecesd
myself, | would be very much pleased to
have your support. l will conduct the
once, in the event of my election, rs
have conducted i. in the past and sub
nit my claim to the electorate of this
'arish upon my record as al officer
Yours very truly,
GEORGE HENDERSON.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
FOR CITY JUDGE.

l, the Undersigned adopt this method OF
announcing my candidacy for the Office
|of City Judge, subject to the Democra at C
Primary to be heia Oh January rs, 1916
III nominated and elected, | y omise Z
faithful performance of the duties of the
office to the best of my ability. will
enforce all laws without fear or favor,
|soliciting your vote and support.
J. >. POWER
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
FOR CITY MARSHAL.

take this method of announcing to
he puolic my candidacy for the nomina.
on to tne ot.cr Ut CITY Marshal, subject
th- Democratic primary election TO De
eld January 10Th, 1916, To succeed my
Pf. Having occupied This position for
~ past tour years | iuvi'r attention o
record rs An officer, and TO he man
er IN when the duti.. OF my jffic- have
pen tulhl 81. Ii reelected | will pledge
!seit To give the pnbnc tn. came eff.
ent service rendered them in tie past
one'finH Your support and asking your
Mirage ". J DOMINIQUE
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
FOR CITY MARSHAL,

To the voters of the Sixth Ward oil
IBERIA Parish:
take this means of announcing nv
for the Office of Marshal Of the
lily Court of the 6th Ward and earnestly
bOlicit your vote in the Democratic Pri-
naries to be held on January 25tb, 1916.
nominated aud elected, | promise tl,..
pest service aud street enforcement of
III the duties encumbent upon the Mar
mai OF the Court. Respectfully,
j. FAY BREA[IX
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
SHERIFF SALE
JOHN II. VOORHEES,
VS..
lENRY J. SANDERS

HENRY J. SANDERS
State of Louisiana, Parish of Iberia, 1911
Judicial District Court.
Notice is therefore hereby given tina
by virtue of an order Of seizur. and sale
issued out of the above entitled and mum
bered cause and TO me directed, |, Geo
Henderson, Sheriff, through J. F. Breaux
by. Sheriff, duly sworn and qualified III
and for the Parish of Iberia, La, have
seized and will offer for sale AID Will sell
at Public Auction to the last and highest
bidder FOR CASH, at the front door of
the Court House in the City of New Iberia,
La, between legal sale hours, on
SATURDAY, NOV. 9th, A. ID. 1915
the following described property. to- wit
A certain tract of land with all the
buildings and improvements thereon and
fhereunto belonging and ali appurtenan
ces thereof, situated in the Parish of
Iberia, La, at Huhertville containing Two
Hundred and Twenty two 1927 feet.
front on North east side of the Public
Road leading from Jeanerette TO NV
Iberia, by depth b.t ween parallel iines
extending back TO bayou Teche, and
bounded North by property of e. ID
Lloyd South by property formerly belong
ing to II. Shelby Sanders, as is recorded
in book No. SIS at folio 1853, East by
bayou Teche, and west by Public Road |
There is to be deducted however from |
he said land the road and right Of way |
Tor tramway leading TO the Bayside
oridge'on Bayside plantation. having a
width approximately of (6O) feet
TO pay and satisfy the sum of Seven
Hundred and Thirty seven Dollars
$737.O with per cent interest per an
lum from November 3rd. 1912. until paid
With ten per cent arys. fees on the prin
ipal and interest and all cost of these
proceedings.
Given officially this 23rd day of Oct. =,
|. D. 1915.
GEO. HENDERSON. Sheriff,
per J. F. B eaux, DIV. Sheriff
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
FOR SALE.

40, so, 60, IS or 80 acre farms, situated
at Duchamp, La, on main road to New
lberla and Broussard on S. p. r K, 3,
mile from Smedss Bros. Refinery. l mile
of school at Cades, La. tack facilities
at hand. Land is sandy losm. natura
drainage, no overfows, and all fenced in
For price and terms apply to
LOUIS P. OLIVIER, proprietor,
Cades La
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
FOR ASSESSOR.

Tue VOTERS Ut the Parish Of Iberia:
Undersigned takes this means of
'""e'hH has candidacy before the
"oe'S'ie Urinary for the office of
.Nsor OF loeria PARISH. promising II
ea 10 fulfill the duties eucumhruf
"e 10 the oest 0f my abiiiry.
,oit my name and solicit your vot.
making any promises, other
aHhtni compliance with the law
Yours respectfully,
LOUIS Is. RELATIONSHIPS.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
DEMAND OF ADMINISTRATION
SUCCESSION OF ARlSTIDE BOCTTE
kECEAS SEQ.

10Th Judicial District Court, Parish of
Iberia, State of Louisiana.
Whereas Octave j Boutte q resident
OF the Parish of iberia, has applied TO the
Honorable the 10Th Judicial District
Court of Louisiana. holding sessions in
and for the Parish of Iberia, TO be ap.
pointed Administrator of the Succession
of Arlstide BOutte deceased
Notice is hereby given to all whom it
may or doth concern to show cnuse. if
any they have. within tes DAYS from the
first publication hereof why the prayer Of
the said Octave ). Boutte should not be
granted.
Witness the Honorable James Simon,
Judge of our said Court this 18th day Of
A. d. 1915.
A. J. MAUMUS,
Dty. Clerk of Court.
Burke & Smith, Attorneys.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
NOTICE..
State Of Louisiana. Executive Depart
ment, Baton Rouge, louisiana.

State Of Louisiana. Executive Depart |
ment, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I
BY virtue of and in confs, nifty with the
provisions of Act No. so Of 1918. sealed
bids will be received at my office, in
Baton Rouge, La, on or before the 29th
day Of November 1918, at Twelve O. coc K
NJ. for the lease of the oil, gas end miner
al rights in and to the following describ-
ed land:
All that portion or parcel of land con-
stituting the bottom or bed Of Lake
Peigneur in T. ~ $. K f =. W. Dist,
La, containing approximately 1875
acres
The rights to reject any and all bids is
reserved l.. +. HALL,
Governor.
Baton Rouge. La,
October 30 1915
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
FOX CITY MARSHAL.

Ahe undersigned announces to the vn-
OF the Sixth Wx-d thar h- ~ n candi-
=" Tor the position Of Marsha! OF the
~ Court, subjecr to IN. action of the
mncrn an Primary Oh January rs, 1916
omising faithful performance al my
" az | did when | was Chief Of Police
view iot'id some year since. | solicit
ur support for the important office OF
~ Marshal. Yours firmly
ROMAULD MIGUES.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
FOR SALE.

A niece Of property along gravel road
in lower part of st. Mary Parish. six ar.
penis front, % depth, being fronted by
Bayou Boeui, along S. P. h. X. 5000
acres cultivable land One dwelling
and four cabins. Convenitly located to
school
Any one interested call or write.
MRS. l.. p. BOURG.
Boeuf Station. Am ella, La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
FOR RENT.

Several tracts of land in Iberia
and st. Martin Parishes, on easy
terms. Lands especially suitable
for dairy purposes, adjacent to
Jeanerette and also to New Iberia.
WEEKS & WEEKS,
New iberia. La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27

announces that she has FOR
SALE her East Side residence
property, 176 Duperier Avenue
on easy terms. Also a good
scale. Ice box. spring wagon, two
buggies and several hundred
barrels of corn.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
BALED HAY FOR SALE

By ton or bale. Bermuda or
No. 3 Lespedeza at lowest cash
price. Apply to Lewis Estate or
w. L. Grant.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS FOR
TEACHERS CERTIFICATES

The next examination of appli.
cants for teachers certificates
will be held November 20, 80
December l, (White); December
z, 3, 4, Negro, 1915. )
The conditions governing the
issuance of certificates to appli-
cants remain the same as in the
last examination for teachers
certificates.
The papers Of applicants must
be written in ink, upon which
they will be graded in penman-
ship. Applicants will, there
fore, provide themselves with pen
and ink.
The examination of white ap-
plicants will be conducted in the
New iberia High School.
The examination of colored ap-
plicants will be held in the New
Iberia Colored School.
The examination will begin
promptly at 9 90 o'clock A. NJ.
each day.
l.. A. WALLET.
Superintendent
New iberia To Nov 1O1S
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
FOR RENT OR SALE

The pretty cottage, No. 7O1 East
Main St. 3 rooms. Good condi-
ton. Apply TOT, next door.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
LEON + T.A\CPY
President Pro Tom
w. T.. RTRKE. Snrtv.
Budget Ordinance No. IS

! The following Budget offered by Mr. Sub.
eIblelie tor 1916. An ordinance adopt ng 'ur.
get OK the estimates required to pay tn, expense,
of conducting the business of the City Cover
ment of the City If New IBERIA for the suing
fiscal year ending December 3lst, 1916 sho~lu
the aggregate sums and the items thereof clio ed
t" each department, Office, Board or ComnIs. on
stating the amounts requr TO meet the int r.
est and II aturing bonds ut the and ng indebt.
edness OF the City and the warrants OF all depart
inentS OF tie Municipal G,vermt Diet all su w
ing specifically the amount necessary be provid-
cd for eacn fund and department, also estim ate
OF the amount Of income from fines, licenses
water and light rents, and other sources revp-
| me. exclusive of taxes upon property and the
probable amount required and raised by taxation
TO defray all expenses aud liabilities of the City,
, as basis, for the purpose, at the prop per time
OF ievying an annual tax in order to provide a
revenue for the fiscal year ending ID, cember 3lst
1916.
Also to levy three mills on the dollar Of the as
sessed valuation of all taxable property within
the City of New Iberia. to pay the annual inter
est and portion of the principal due on the
Light and Water Bonds
Ais" a special tax of three mills on the dollar
on all taxable property within the limits of the
New Iberia Southern Drainage District to paw
the annual interest and portion of the prir"i.
pal Of the deb, contracted by the New !b.ria
Sou .hern Drainage District.
Also special fax of three and one half mills
on the dollar. on all taxable property within the
City Of New IBERIA in aid of the New Iberia
Mort bern Railroad Co. and with which to pay an.
nual ins'allment due in 1916
Ais" II special tax of two mills o tn. dollar on
all taxable properly within he City of New
Iberia in aid of the Southwes er Tract ton and
power e." t." pay the annual i s. tment due in |
1916. All as voted by the taxpayers within the !
City of New Iberia
The present Ordinance was presented to the !
Board of Trustees Of the City of New iberia by |
j. p. Suberbele. Trustee OF Finance md after
examine Iion and mature del'heration, the same
was approved follows: Messrs H. y Sealy
L. ViI'ermin and P Suberhiell Nay: None
. Therefore. he il Ordained by the Board of the
Trustees of thu City Of New iberia that the same
he duly published RS the law requires and that it
be inscribed in the Minutes and Ordinance Book |
If the City according to law,
Which said Budget of expenditures and esti-
m ated revenues presently adopted reads rs fol.
lows w. |
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27
MRS. JOHN R. DAVIS

III ~ ~
Pres dent Pro I EN-.
W. l.. BURKE, Sectv.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27

barrels of corn.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1915-11-27

Baton Rouge. La.
October 30, 1915.