New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-08-11
1T begins to look like va

either find some occupation al
once, or take the alternative of a
Jail sentence. This week Mayor
Sealy served notice on some
twenty-five or thirty people that
they can no longer remain here
without steady work and that of
a nature other than gambling
There is concerted movement on
the part of the Mayor, District
Attorney and City Judge to
change the conditions in New
Iberia materially, if it be neces-
sary even to crowd the Parish
Jail with boarders in order to ac
complisl- this purpose. For a
number of months there have been
complaints about large numbers
of unemployed. both white and
black who made no effort to Sc
cure employment, while in many
sections there is a scarcity of
labor, and as time grew on mat
ters became worse. With the
laws enforced these people will
necessarily become>'better citizens,
more law-abiding, which means
they themselves will do better to-
wards their own families. The
vagrancy law is one that our Of
ficers say they intend to enforce
in New Iberia to the letter. If
they do it will rebound to the
community's welfare.
New Iberia will soon have
another live fire insurance agency
to be conducted by Mr.. A. B.
Murray who has had long expe-
rience in writing this kind Of bus
mess. Mr.. Murray will represent
some Of the strongest and most
reliable companies and there is
no doubt he will build up a lucra-
tive business. In connection with
his insurance he will also handle
real estate and bids for the pat
ronage of the public.
The third accident within the
space of nine months 'befel MIR,
Emile Gajan on Tuesday evening.
It seems the gentleman was on
his way home from Vacherie in
his little roadster and in some I'M
accountable manner his machine
turned a sommersault, precipitat-
ing him to the ground from which
he came out with several bruises.
It was fortunate for him none OF
his limbs were broken and in the
future we are sure Emile will
drive his machine more carefully.
On Wednesday, August 18th,
Miss Constance Berard of Loreau-
vile will give a subscription
dance at Loreauyille in the in
terest of her candidacy in the En-
terprise Campaign and through
this medium extends an invita-
ton to her many friends through
out the Parish.
From press reports all Of the
Iberia boys who volunteered their
services at Fort Logan III. Roots,
Arkansas to become officials will
soon be granted ten days leave
of absence which time will be
spent with their families in this
City and Parish. The citizens of
New Iberia should give them a
fitting reception when they ar
rive or before their departure
after their vacation. The fact of
the matter is some form of enter
tainment or reception should be
arranged in honor of every young
man who is drafted into service
before their departure for the
environments on or before Sept.
1st. No one knows what hard
ships these young men will suffer
during the duration of this worlds
conflict and the least the citizens
Of New Iberia can do is to show
their appreciation in some form or
other for the boys who will go
to the front for Uncle Sam.
While it lis devoutly wished that
peace will be declared before
many more Of our soldiers cross
he seas, still there is great pos
,ibility that one or two million
will be sent to Europe before the
asst gun is sounded, and many of |
hem may never return to see
heir loved ones again. Who will
axe the lead in a movement to
ret up fitting reeeption-one
hat will make them realize that
heir services are appreciated by
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