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Gunnison news-champion., 1917-12-28
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Business matters brought Mr.. and
Mrs. Ned Williams down from Pitkin
on Sunday; they returned the Same
day.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-12-28
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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10
HERE'S A CHANCE
TO GET A JOB

Do You want "job" The Ibe
rian may be able to help you get
one. At any rate, we are willing
to help you get the employment
you seek, and won't charge you a
cent for what we do. Tell us
what kind Of employment you
seek, give us your name and adj
dress. and we will try to help you
find an employer. We will pub
llsh your card in the Iberlan to oc
cupy a space not greater than /
inch, setting such information as
it would be we'll for your pros.
pective employer to know.
Also, under the above heading,
we will accept announcements
from our subscribers, who may
have any kind of country produce
for sale and will publish such
cards without charge. Have you
any kind of country produce you
would like to have a buyer for?
That you would like US to tell
your neighbor or our neighbor
about, just tell Us the particulars
and we will do the rest in giving
it publicity.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10
BACkACHE IS
OISCOURAC|NG,
BUT NOT so BAD IF YOU KNOW
HOW TO REACH THE CAUSE.

Nothing more discouraging than
a constant backache. Lame when
you awaken, pains pierce you when
you bend or lift. It's hard to work
or to rest. Backache often indi-
Gates bad kidneys. New iberia peo-
pie recommend Doan's Kidney Pills
Read this case:
Jacob E. Martin, 1ls Frere ST.,
New Iberia, says: II had bad
case of lumhago. 1 couldn't
straighten up on account of the
sharp pains in the small of my back
and I couldn't rest well at night
l often got up in the morning tired
and languid. I got Doan's Kidney
Pills at Taylor's Drug Store and
after taking few doses, the pain
in my back began to ease up and
I could rest much better at night
One box fixed me up in good shape
and l haven't had any trouble
SINCE"
soc, at all dealers. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

Have you an Annuity Certificate
with THE MASON'S ANNUITY?
If not, get one NOW. With it, your
wife and children are safe against
privatiOn and want.
No possibility of Charity, Or
phanage, Woman's Home or other
form of chilly aims confronts them
with humiliation-alI due to your
improvidence.
See our Beneficiary List-the
FIVE HUNDRED widows and ONE
THOUSAND children without hun
ger or tears. Income secured, safe
guarded by Law and personally
under shield of Masonic obligation
and association.
Which group is to be the destiny
of your loved ones? Your life is
no more certain than any mans,
you know. For further particular
Adv. See E. +. WILLARD.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

The coil men" have rented the
property of Mrs. Alpine Fontelieu
at the corner of Julia and Wash
ington streets and have opened
bachelor quarters therein. One
of their first moves was to send
back home for q cook who could
prepare their meals as they were
accustomed to have them and
wanted them. 1t would seem that
they were not charmed with Creole
cooking as a regular thing-toO
much grease, onions, garlic, and
red-pepper.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

The election proposed to au.
thorize the cutting of the canal
from Bayou Teche to Grand Lake,
also which was to authorize a
bond issue and to impose special
tax, was called off. This election
was originally announced for this
week, but owing to some informali.
ty in drawing up the papers and
framing the ordinance, the prepar-
atory work will have to be re.
drafted. The new date for the
election has not been announced.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

This week the property owned
by Miss Louise Broussard and oc
cupled by Mr.. Albert Broussard,
Deputy Sheriff and Tax collector,
as residence was bought by Mr..
Edmond G.. Boutte, who will occu-
py it as a home. The sale price
OF the property is said to be $500.
Mr.. IBrOussard moved into the
property formerly occupied by Mr..
Bout te, on Julia street.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

There is probability that this
city will boast of another, new,
and modern printing Office in the
near future. The new plant, 1t is
represented, will come with all
new and modern equipment, for
both job work and the newspaper
business. If the date for the op
ening has been determined, We
have not learned the fact. The
new people, 80 we are informed
are we'll acquainted with every de
partment and detail of botI
branches of the business.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

The popular West.end mer
chant, Assad Elias, Is having i'm
pOrtant improvements and exten
sions added to his brick store
building on Second or Field street
The size Of the present building
will be about double when the an
mex will be completed. 1t is un
derst00d that the increased floor
space will be mostly employed in
carrying q full and complete line
of staple and fancy groceries.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

Twelve senators, 1t ls charged,
led filibuster which defeated the
will of the late Congress, and pre-
vented the enactment of legisla
ton desired by the President.
Senator La Toilette is mentioned
as the leader and Senator Stone.
Democratic chairman of the For
eign Relations Committee, encour.
aged the movement. The fight
was on for twenty six hours OF
continuous session and thoroughly
blocked the way of securing such
legislation as was desired by the
administration and by the MAORI
ty Of both houses.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10
A WONDERFUL
OPPORTUNITY,

A Navy Travelling Recruiting
Party, consisting of l.. M. Dillon,
Chief Boatswains Mate, and Il. ).
Jennings, Boatswains Mate first
class. Is now stationed IN the Post
office Building for the purpose OF
examining young men for enlist
ment in the United States Navy.
If you are DESTROYS of eniistlng
in the Navy call around and talk
things over with them; they Will
be more than glad to explain
things to you.
Applicants for enlistment mus"
be American citizens, native or
fully naturalized, and must be
able to read and write the english
language, and must be between
the ages of II and 80, must be OF
good physical and moral character.
Men possessing mechanical
trade will be enlisted for duty IN
that trade, and will be sent to one
of the Navy trade schools to tit
them for Navy work.
The recruiting party will remain
| in New iberia about one week
longer. During this next week
member of the party will visit the
surrounding villages, carrying the
privileges of their mission to the
homes of any possible recruits.
Up to the present time they have
secured one enlistment from jean
erette, four from Loreauville, and
three from this city. They are as
follows:
Eugene Beasly, New Iberia, La,
Joseph Babin, New Iberia, La.
Anatole Babln, New Iberia, La.
Edwin Breaux, New Iberia, La.
James M. Moulis, Loreauville, La
Eddie Ransonnet, Loreauvllle, La.
Burton }. Berard, Loreauville, LA.
Henry Boutte, Loreauville, La.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

A tight feeling in the chest ac-
companied by short, dry cough,
indicates an inflamad condition in
the lungs. To relieve it buy the
dollar size BILLIARDS. HORE-
HOUND SYRUP; you get with each
bottle a free HERRICK'S RED
PEPPER POROUS PLASTER for
the chest. The syrup relaxes the
tightness and the plaster draws
out the Inflammation. 1t is an ideal
combination for curing colds set
tied in the lungs.
Sold By ESTORGE DRUG co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

The Collins Lecture at the Elks
Theatre on last Sunday evening
under the auspices of the New
Iberia Council, No. 1908, knights
of Columbus, was a splendid sue
cess. The house was crowded
with people from start to finish.
The lecturer was a splendid speaker
Who fastened and held their atten
ton of his great audience as he
carried them through the LADY.
rinths Of his splendidly prepared
argument.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

over the lands higher up the little
bayou. Beginning about the vici
nifty of the wells IS the landward
limit of the Grand lake swamps
Besides the very low levels and
the want of drainage, the soil is of
such a nature as not, in itself, fa-
vorable to the maintenance of
good roads. The road from the
Teche to the Little Bayou was
drained aud graded a short time
ago. 1t Is now stated that it will
be regarded and grayeled through,
out its length.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10


Warmed over resolutions are
better than none at all.
If you think you have to apollo.
gize for your friend-yOu are not
one.
Tie your talk with the tape of
truth--and you'll never have any
sslOOse ends"
Make the most Of your joys;
your troubles will make the most
of themselves.
Doing the things we don't want
to do, gives our friends the chance
to see how patient we can be-
Paragraphs.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given in accordance
with law that the registration office OF
The Parish of Iberia IS now opened at
the Court House in New Iberia, Louis
lana, and will 80 remain opened until
further notice, or until the time pres
cribed by law for the closing thereof.
Notice Of registration in other wards
will be published later.
If j. A. GONSOULlN. Registrar.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

Lee B. Herpeche, son of Mr.
Xavier Herpeche is one, among
the number, who has been desig.
mated to take examination this
month for entrance to the United
States Military Academy at West
Point. He received his recon
mendation through Senator Robert
F. BrOussard.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

Rooms for the delegates of the
w. o. w. and Woodman Circle
have been secured and all arrange
meDts have about been perfected
for their reception and entertain
ment on the 27--28 and 80 of this
month.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

1t is reported that agents of the
Producers OIL Co., of Texas, have
been and are quite active IN this
field acquiring options, with view
of sinking wells for oil. This
company has taken over some
very desirable holdings in the past
few days, but 1t is not given out
just yet when 1T will raise it's first
derrick here or start it's first we'll.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10
WARNING TO TRESPASSERS.

Warning is hereby given to all par
ties who are, or may be concerned,
that hunting, or trespassing IN what
ever manner, upon the pasture prop
erty, formerly known as the Chas.
Clerc tract, East of the right of way OF
the Morgan's La. O. Tex. R. R., and
South by Lewis avenue, is positively
forbidden. Violators of this warning
will be prosecuted to the full extent
of the law.
3-3l A. A. LEMAIRE.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

Live 80 we'll that you will live a
long time. And if yon do live
well you will never feel old though
you live a very long time. 1t Is
the man who sine against his body,
mind and soul who begins to feel
age while he is still young -Ex.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10
FOR RENT:

A splendid Office, in Masonic Tenn
pie Building, second floor, we'll lighted,
thoroughly ventilated, Electric lights,
steam heat, sanitary closets, centrally
located.
For rates and terms, apply to
E. w. Lee, at Lees Drug Store
II Cor. Main and Julia SITS.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

1t is interesting to know that
the refinery at Baton Rouge gets
a considerable quantity of it's
crude oil stock from the wells in
Mexico near Tampico. The Mex.
can Petroleum Go. is about to
complete a 5000 barred refinery
Just above New Orleans.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

On Tuesday Mr.. Charles Borres,
of Belle Place, was caller at this
office. He was on a business mis-
sion, taking the assessment of
property owners Of the third ward
of Iberia parish who have moved
into this city. The number of
them comprises about forty.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

On Monday expectancy stood on
tip toe practically all day. Dur
ing the day it was announced that
the drlller of the well for the Gulf
Refining Co. was expecting 10
bring the we'll in. For a week or
more the drill was in rock, which,
rumor has it, is saturated with Oil.
1t is claimed that when the lower
side of this rock will have been
reached gusher may be expected.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

The roads leading to the wells
in the Little Bayou oil field are Sc
rious problems to negotiate, since
the rainy weather set in this win.
ter. The lands in that section are
very low at best, and are frequent
~ flooded after torrential rains
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

The Marston Oil Co, Inc, is
one of the latest chartered con-
Germs in this fields. Its domiclle
is declared to be in the city Of
New Iberia. 1t is capitalized at
SIS, 400, with power of expanding
It's capitalization to 100000. Its
incorporators are Or. j. w. San
ders, B. w. Marston, Jr., of
Shreveport, e. 4. Jacobs, w. G..
Weeks and e. L. Weeks. Prepa
rations are being made for an ear.
ly and energetic campaign in the
field.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

The noon line of autos in wait
ing daily in front of Hotel Fred.
eric is growing longer. As the
rainy weather continues, their coat
of mud seems to grow heavier.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

The option procurers have ex.
tended their operations down as
far as Oharenton on the east bank
of the Teche, and down as far as
Jeanerette on the west bank.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

Peter Collins, who lectured here
on last Sunday to full house at
the Elks Theatre, is advertised to
lecture at Jeanerette on next Tues.
day-at Savoy's Opera House.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10
PETROLEUM is KING
Some of the New Features O.
the Oil Field.

The Southern Oil Refining Co.,
Incorporated, of Shreveport, has
representatives in this field VINO
are offering the common stock OF
the company for sale.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

The world is beginning to est
up and take notice" that New 1be-
ria is on the Map. On Wednes
day we had q real lire millionaire
with US and Oh Saturday the
world traveller and writer, Mr..
Frank G. Carpenter.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

FOR RENT: A splendidly situated
residence on Charles street. me
house has rooms and is furnished
with all modern improvements. For
further particulars apply to
A. B. MURRAY
IF Phone 70, East Main st.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

The backs of many of the auto
mobiles employed upon the roads
chasing the festive coil option
would justify the surmise that In
Vulnerable mud gushers had been
located. 1t is perhaps a bit OF
good luck that all of these vehl-
Giles have been privileged to re
turn aud give an account of them
selves.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

Mr.. Edmond q. Boutte, the sue
cessful driller who brought in the
first producing well in the Little
Bayou basin, it is reported, has Sc
vered his connection from the New
Iberia Oil Go. Our information
does not indicate what Will be Mr..
Boutte's future course,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10
No Chance.
"W hat have you there?'

"What have you there?'
"Just a little flight Of fancy
answered the amateur poet.
"And you want to get 1t pub.
lished, of course?"
81 hope some editor will accept
1t and pay me fair price,"
"Umph! That's another sslittle
flight OF fancy"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

Drilling near Lake Catah0ula
was begun last week by Mr.. Lee
Hager of Houston. The state
ment is made that indications
were good.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

Secretary Lansing and Attorney
General Gregory agree that the
ancient statute is not applicable
and the President has been advis
ed that he has authority to arm
shipping. Immediate action il
now expected.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10
Some Day

Sometime, Pm going to take a
day off
And say the nice things l would
say
Abont my friends-tO sort OF
pay off
My debts of gratitude-some
day!
-Paragraphs.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

An uneasy feeling in the stomach
or bowels yields quickly to HER
BINE. 1t tones up the stomach and
purifiea the bowels. Price soc.
Sold By ESTORGE DRUG co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

The many friends Of Mrs. s. B.
,DeBellevue will regret to learn
that she ia seriously i'll and will
wish for an early recovery.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

WANTED: Boy about IA to Is years
old to nails cleats on heads of Egg
cases, and make himself handy
around shop. All light work.
If E. P. FOISE MFG. co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

The Enterprise Oil Co., of this
city, has increased its first allow
ance Of stock to be issued in order
to meet the demands of applicants
for the stock. Just as soon as the
formalities required by the new
law of this state will have been
complied with, contracts will be
signed by the company for it's first
well and a drlller. The delays
are only those imposed by the new
law.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

Rev. Father Beavers will con
duct a mission at st. Peters CathO
lie Church all Of next week.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

Some very good looking and
sounding considerations have been
offered for mineral rights in this
section. In some few instances
these offers have been taken.
These transactions however do
not seem to disturb the physical
aspect of the surface of the lands
involved.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

The British Navy is said to be
getting about 4OO,O0 barrels Of
oil per month from the Tampico
oil field.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

Mr.. Thos. Monk, the we'll known
contractor Of this city, has con.
tracted with the Gulf Refining
Co. to erect a number of "shan
ties" or cabins, on their holdings
in the oil field. Teams were start
ed on the first day of this week
hauling the necessary lumber to
be used in erecting the buildings.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

Messrs. Damas Moresi, Moore
and Sandager, residents Of Jeane
rette and vicinity, have dubbed
their interests IN joint movement
to test the lands above Jeanerette
to determine the prospects of get.
ting or developing a new oil field.
The gentlemen mentioned are own
ers of land on the west bank of
the Teche.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1917-03-10

The Gulf people took time by the
f0relock and set all spare labor to
work throwing up levee around
considerable area, which is de.
signed as place for empounding
oil, should a gusher break loose.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-13
] Health q German Amy s,,tt.,

Il sSCopenhAxen. Nov. z7.-(Correspond-
ence.) -The health statistics of the
s0e1man army and navy. as published
~ the German medical journals, show
thax the percentage Of illness among
] both soldiers and sailors Is steadily
3 1eereasing. In the army, the number
~ Ases Of illness Is now about 20 per
cent lower than In the first year Of
49,. Tor the navy, very complete re-
!, poets Are published, indicating that the
number OF cases Of illness per thor
eAnd men u about 25 per cent lower
than In peace tine.
DiseaSes OF the organs OF nrtri-
don. furnish more patients In the ma
~ hospitals than any other sinx,,
Aanse, but It is stated that the num-
Aer even Of these, cases show a sJeady
Enprovement. falling from IS te- 1000
0lan In peace times to Sc. Tubercu-
lsis shows . slight Increase, bu. other
1bsases Of the respiratory organs
:Asye decreased very largely. NsSvous
11ease has decreased slightly. dlph-
x1erh has almos. disappeared; scarlet
fever shows a sligft increase
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-13
Northern Io,un Items
Summer.

Sumner.
Resse Fobes Jesse Homestead. the
$1,000 COW belonging tc. the owners OF
| the Cass dairy farm. died of milk fever
Friday after giving birth to a calf. It
is thought. the calf will live.
Malvern.
Arthur Cox has finished huskins
corn for L. A. Jenkins on the Thomas
place south o. town. He husked 81 y
days and husked a total of 1884 OF
corn which he also scooped into the
crib.
Cedar Rapids.
r.. D. McFadden. of Fremont NJ,
was reelected president of the Iowa
Nebraska Hotel Greeters' Association
at the final session of the convention
here The netx convention will be held
at Omaha
Whiting.
Whiting has become known tor miles
around for good prairie hay and hay
dealers from nearly every psins in Iowa
look to her for their supply. One firm
has so far this fall shipped out over
lao cars Of hay which amounts to owe.
1887 tons.
Sioux City.
A provision dealer. alleging that he
ID turning in the proceeds Of his sales
to the Red Cross has been threatening
the women of Smiths Villa with gov
efnmen: reprimand II they do not buy
his goc1s. according to reports. No
peddle,I have been ia sthorized to sell
goods "a behalf Of the Red Cross.
Marcus.
Charles swmdle. manager Of the
farmers elevator company, while
driving . spike nail at the elevator
sustained very unfortunate accident.
resulting In the loss of an eye. the nail
flying and striking the eye. Mr..
Swindle was at once taken to the Sea-
red Heart hospital In LeNars and an
operation was performed.
S&rahan.t Is
The board Of directors Of the Stra-
han consolidated school district. in
pursuance to the vote therefor, opened
the bids submitted for the erection and
equipment OF suitable building for
consolidated school purposes The
board accepted the bid OF James welch
& Co, Of Nebraska City, for the cree
ton as per plans The bid was $34.011.
Clinton. ~
The home of .Mela vegos, the only
home In Margaret street, was burned
TO the ground Saturday afternoon
shortly after o'clock with. total loss
Of practically all Of the contents as
well as the home. This Is the second
time the Vegos home has been burn
ed to the ground within the past year
and each time there was no insurance
on the properly. It being total loss
The origin Of the fre is not known.
LeMars.
The jury in the contest over the will
Of the late John Swain brought in a
verdict setting, aside the win. John
Swain, well known farmer. died hast
April. In his will he left his land TO
three sons and . quarter section to
his wife. Five daughters and one son
were cut on with small sums and con-
tested the will. claiming undue In
fuence on the part OF Patrick and
Thomas Swain. who were chief bene-
ficiaries Of the will.
Marble Rock.
At the Red Cross sale held here Satur-
day, by the town Of Mable Rock and
Scott and Union townships, one pound
Of butter sold for 1867. The Red Cross
Il