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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Lallande and
children of New Orleans are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George
cousin
Mr.. Nicely Brown Of Marksville
returned to his home last Mon.
day after a visit here of several
weeks at the home of Mr.. S. B.
DeBellevue.
Miss Frances and Mr.. Jacob
Miller have gone on visit to
Beaumont and Port Arthur to
spend a while with relatives and
friends.
DIR. w. F. Carstens made huA
|ried trip to New Orleans to &C.
company his wife home. Mrs.
Carstens is said to be rapidly con-
valescing from her illness. They
will return here this evening.
Miss Lucille Durand left this
week for an extended visit at BIZ
lOxi. Miss.
666 cures Malarial Fever.
Messrs. Walter Bauman and
Southwell Fisher attendants at
the Soule College Of New Orleans
spent the week lend here with their
parents.
Mrs. A. F. Lacour and little
son and Miss Ida Lacour all Of
New Orleans are spending some
time at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gyms DeBlanc.
Private Albert Niele is enjoying
few days furlough here with his
family. Mr.. Niele is stationed at
Greenville, South Carolina and
stated that it was more than
probable he would 60 over to the
battle fields in Italy.
666 cures Bilious Fever.
Mr.. jeff Steckler, the son Of
Mrs. Henry Steckler, has joined
the United States Naval Force.
Mr.. Steckler was Scout Master Of
Troop 2 Of New Orleans. and was
a member of the Washington Ar
tillery Cadets. He is very anxious
to 60 and do his bit.
Mr.. Frank III. Smith returned
home last Friday from Browns
Vile, Texas after an absence Of
several months. Mr.. Smith has
Just finished taking off a sugar
crop for the Texas Sugar Com
pany. He stated that the china
tic conditions there could not be
setter and his family enjoyed ex-
'cllent health during their entire
'tay. He has again resumed his
work at Orange Grove and will
,ut the mill in tip-top shape for
he next grinding.
666 cures Chills and Fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Miller, Jr.
celebrated the first birthday of
heir little daughter Katherine
elizabeth on the Fourth Of July.
fany games were played. Re-
reshments were served. The
'oung ones enjoyed themselves
cry much. Those present were
touis Indest, Gertrude Gonzales,
fyrtle. Lester. Erwin, Turner,
[arold and Louis Kramer, May,
. s.. Ethel and Lucy Davis, Lily
fav Anglers, Ethel May Russell,
nlian, Marie Louise and L. il
|ajan and Katherine Miller.
LOST Envelope containing
Return to Enterprise
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-07-06
PERSONALS


Miss Louise Provosty Of Pointe
Coupee, a sister Of Mrs. Frank
Smith will return to New Orleans
next week after a visit here of q
few days.
Miss Lucy Gebert and brother
Mr.. John A. left Wednesday for
a visit to relatives in North Da.
kota.
Miss Agnes Villermin left last
Monday for a visit to relatives in
Chicago.
Miss Maud Lemaire was week
end visitor here from Lafayette.
Miss Harretta Weeks of JEAN
erette visited friends here last
Sunday.
Miss Minnie Barthe and Mr.. and
Mrs. Dave Winters and little son
motored to Beaumont on Monday
to visit friends.
Misses Lillian Aubry, Marie
J Rem ndet, Mr.. Laurence Dietlein
were isitors-to Cote Blanche last
Sunday.
Mrs. j. w. Sanders has re-
turned from visit to Kentucky
and Wilson, La.
Mrs. George Doerle is visiting
relatives in Port Arthur, Texas.
Little Miss Amelia Carstens is
the guest Of relatives in New Or
leans.
Mrs. Clarence Smith Of Rynella
was visitor here last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. V. Jennaro and
little son have returned to their
home in New Orleans.
Miss Bessie johnson of New
Orleans visited Miss Louise vi
drine for few days this week.
A delightful surprise party was
given to Miss Louise Caffery last
Friday afternoon at the residence
Of Mr.. John r. Taylor.
Mr.. A. j. Nereaux returned to
his home in Vinton on Wednesday.
Mrs. v. j. Schilleci Of New Or
leans is the guest of Miss Lucille
Jennaro.
Little Miss Louise Lewald en-
tertained her friends last Friday |
afternoon at birthday party,
which was enjoyed very much by
her many little guests.
Mrs. M. F. Smith and Mrs. A.
f. Hall returned home on Tuesday
from visit to Hot Springs and
Loneville.
Mrs. Frank Glover Of Port Ar
thur, Texas is visiting her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Harry.
Mrs. Julius Koch spent several
days this week with friends in
Rayne.
The Jolly Glee Club will meet
on Saturday afternoon at the
home Of Miss Lucille Gates.
Mrs. Brubacker Of Morgan City
Is visiting her daughter. Mrs. ". 4
J. Weeks. II
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Segura Of
loreauville were visitors here on
Thursday. |.
Mr.. Sidney Laughlin left We'd
lesday for New Orleans where he
pent the Fourth with friends. 4
Miss Agnes Landry returned
Wednesday from a few days visit 4
\ Lafayette. q
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-07-06
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BROOD SOWS AND PIGS
FOR BALE

Five or six good sows and pigs
to be sold cheap for cash. Mixed
breed. Duroc jersey and Poland
China. Address. s. r. Hulsc,
Maria Plantation. Loreauville. La.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-07-06

made stop and take another
street. The fire department should
take steps in the future to pro-
tect the fire fighting apparatus
from this abuse.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-07-06
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WANTED-Young man or lady with
some clerical experience, for temporary
work in posting and checking accounts
Answer by letter only in own hand
writing giving experience, age and phone
number. Address, xYZ. Enterprise Of
ice.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-07-06

about 40 the Peoples National
Bank had a narrow escape from
total destruction by fire which
started on the second floor of the
offices of Messrs. Walter j. Burke
Ventress J. Smith and Porteus r
Burke from an unknown origin
Mr.. Smith had left the Office with
a party of gentlemen an hour
previous to it's discovery and be-
fore the flames could be subdue1
the valuable library Of the law
firm was almost completely made
worthless from smoke. fire and
water. The alarm was first given
by Mr.. E. E. Delhon mer, cashier
Of the bank who was doing some
clerical work downstairs, and his
attention was attracted bv q noise
when something fell over and
made a loud report. Mr.. Del
hommer at first thought some one
was upstairs and paid but little
attention to it. Thinking it sing
ular he walked out Of the building
and glanced up and saw a slight
smoke oozing out of the crevices
Of the back window and then he
gave an alarm. Mr.. Burke had
just arrived from st. Martin and
attempted to go up the stairs, but
there was so much heavy smoke
that it was impossible to see where
the fire really was. By this time
the Fire Truck began coupling
hose preparatory to putting on
the water, and delay Of fully
ten minutes ensued because joint
in one of the sections had been
mashed and the hose had then to
be disconnected and new section
coupled. Fortunately overly win
dow had been tightly closed pre-
venting the air from entering the
building, or. it would have been
totally destroyed. Notwithstand-
ing the efforts Of the fire depart
ment the rear Office of the law
firm was severely glutted by
the fire and water and their val
liable library almost completely
destroyed. It is said the library |
was worth in the neighborhood of
s12, 900 and the insurance is not
near sufficient to make up the
loss. All of the valuable docu-
ments belonging to the firm,
fortunately is kept in the large
vault, or, it too, would have been
totally destroyed. Had the fire
during the night and
he same difficulty experienced in
the hose the building
would have been total loss. As
was the damage will foot up
everal thousand dollars to the
to say nothing Of the
oss Of the valuable books.
I is very evident that New Iberia
leeds a chemical apparatus in
Emergencies of this kind. Had
here been one here the fire would
ave been checked much earlier
Notwithstanding all of the delays
he firemen deserve much credi
or the heroic work they
id. 1t was with much diff
Guilty they got the hose placed
roperly and it could only be dom
y first getting on the roof Of thu
dioining building, formerly uses
; a drug store. As soon as tn.
'ater pressure was on, it was evi
ent the fire ladies would have
under. control and this they did
espite the delay caused by ar
nperfect joint. No doubt thi.
iece OF hose was mashed by som.
saw carr Oaeain~ ovap n "
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-07-06

FOR SALE CHEAP.-Heating
and cooking stoves in first class
condition. Apply at once at 139
East st. Peter Street.
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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-07-06
j" MARKETING HOGS xxx,

beats buryine them. Steve Hoover, Mt.
Pleasant, Iowa, writes, Commenced
feeding my herd Of about 100 hogs B. A.
Thomas Hog Powder over two months
ago. Fifty were sick and off feed. Near
by herds had cholera. did not lose one
they are well and growing fast" o.
Kenoudet
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Sash, Blind and Door Factory.
special work of all description.
Cisterns and Tanks.-Bertrand
Lumber Co. ar.~ir>
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-07-06

other poisonous drugs.
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Lumber, Shingles, Millwork.
High quality guaranteed. Straight
cars or house bills shipped any.
where Independent Co-opera.
tive Lumber Co.. Lake Charles,
La. 6-8-1m.
Gilpin observer., 1918-05-23
Geld Hidden Among Pork.

The customs authorities at one OF
the ports of Texas keep an eagle eye
upon the incoming and outgoing ships
Of that part. and their vigilance has
been rewarded by happy find of gold,
hidden away among cargo Of pork,
In the hold of vessel chartered for
Barcelona, Spain, but strongly sus-
pected as intended for Berlin.
An Investigation conducted by the
district attorney resulted in the arrest
Of three members Of the crew, charged
with violating the presidents procla-
nation Of September z.
While officials declined to make de-
tails public, It is understood that a
iraft on a Havana bank for the full
amount was presented by the ships
cook and was, cashed by local bank.
The sacks Of gold were taken on board
~ the cook. the ships storekeeper, and
one Of the stewards, all three of whom
were put In jail.
Gilpin observer., 1918-05-23

1t is said that Charles w. Water
man, the Republican candidate for
United States senator, in a recent
speech used the following language
Lets quit encouraging production
OF crops until the administration
gives us the necessary facilities for
marketing these food products" This
we presume alludes to the railroads
that the government took over in a
dilapidated condition. something that
the government is speedily trying to
remedy. But what about electing a
man to help make our laws with
such adverse opinions to our present
administration in times Of war? oh
shades of La Toilette, where art
thou?
Gilpin observer., 1918-05-23
THURSDAY, MAY 2srd. 1918.
DECORATION DAY

Stree Cur Civil war 1t has been
customary en- tie 30th day of May
for the American nations to lay
aside all lators and repair to the
cemeteries to pay homage to the
dead who went forth to battle for
freedoms cause and the preserva-
ton of the greatest and most liberal
republic the world has ever known,
and this custom lhas been strictly
adhered to to the present time.
Our beloved president has issued
Ids annual PROCLAMATION as past
presidents have ever done but with
this difference. America the land of
the free and the home Of the brave,
ia now engaged in one of the great
est wars of all history with nation
without homer, without respect for
man or womankird. with the one OBJ
ject in view, of subjug ating the bal
ance of the world to Prussian des-
potic and military power.
America has now girded on the ar
NOR to repel the desroiler and in
vader of weaker nations, and is now
sending her millions of young men
to France to conquer this world-des-
pissed foe, and many have already
been slain and. more are to follow
before the fee is vanquished.' Our
president therefore calls upon all on
this memorable day to assemble and
offer up prayers for the victory of
our armies who are now engaged in
fighting the battles for those nations
that are too weak to stem the on
slaught of barbsrous hordes. He al
30 requests prayers offered up to the
Almighty to grant wisdom to the PEG
rle of that misguided nation who
thru blirdress have allowed their
rulers to wage war of extermina-
ton CT their race, that the despotic
individual might wear a crown as
the subduer of the earth.
America has entered the war, not
Tor personal glcry. not for vanquish-
ed territory or. 81 oils, but for the
liberty of all mankind and allow
future peace and prosperity to reign
supreme thruout the ages, and to
this end We Pledge our lives. our
resources and our sacred honor.
Gilpin observer., 1918-05-23

Copyright. 1917. Western Newspaper Union
Don't take it so to heart, dear !"
pleaded the soft, persuasive tones of
Helen Porter.
II can't help It," declared Ray Bor-
den. II feel that could endure any
prlvation, face any peril, to know that
my promised wife is thinking of me,
praying for me, waiting for me back
here in Paris"
"But I have promised papa not to
PROMISE" said Helen artlessly. "Why,
my brave knight errant, in olden times
chivalry boosted only lady's bowknOt
or tress Of her hair, and here you
have my miniature, my letters, my
ring, and-my love, and my very
hearth" and then the poor little soul
broke down and wept on the shoulder
Of the handsome young fellow who
might never come back to her.
And then they sat together in the
great, magnificent old French draw
ing room like two innocent children,
consoling one another as would
pair Of cooling doves. and his brave
eyes, too were dewy as there was a last
fond embrace. a clinging kiss. and
Helen buried her face in cushion, Sob
bling us though her heart would break.
General Porter was pacing the
broad hall, as though utterly innocent
of any purpose. He walked by Rays
side/to the vestibule door. He placed
kindly hand on the young mans
shoulder.
make me proud Of you, my boy"
he said in tone not little strained.
your father is my oldest friend, and
you are worthy son. Win the step
up the ladder that gives you promo
ton and fame, and we shall appre-
ciate your wOrthiness."
Ray murmured his thanks, mean
while glancing about. wondering If
Gilpin observer., 1918-05-23

Judge w. C. Fullerton, 81 years
ago last Monday, enlisted to pre-
serve this union from dissolution In
these fifty-seven years he has not
only seen the government which he
defended united by bonds that can.
net be broken, but has lived to see
1t the greatest and strongest reign
Ing power en- earth, that is now en-.
gagged In a battle royal with the
greatest and most barbarous auto
cracy the world has ever known.
whose acts of savagery and cruelty
have no parallel in history. May his
life be spared to the end Of the con-
flict, that he may know that the
PRINCIPLES for which he fought in
1861 are to extend thruout the civil.
lied world, and the treacherous Hun
given to understand that the day of
absolute monarchy has forever pass.
cd.
Gilpin observer., 1918-05-23

Colorado is spending annually
more than $s,6OO,OoO for the support
OF its public school system. or some
what more than SAB annually for eacl
child Of school age in the state, ac-
cording to compilations just complet.
ed by the State Board of Immigra-
ton. The present school fund, de-
rived from the sale of state school
lands. is being increased more rapid
iy now than ever before, and totals
close to $S.000.00O.
Gilpin observer., 1918-05-23
Pa Drives q Car.

The kid was reading about recent
polar exploration, and how Crocker
Land. after being marked on the maps,
has been proved to have been a mi
rage. He looked up from his magazine,
and applied himself to the fountain Of
wisdom.
Pa" he said. whats a 'mirager"
"A whatf"
"A mirage"
spell It."
Mirage"
why. use your brnini A mirage n
he act Of getting stuck in the nude
But a. pa explained afterward, the
10Y didn't pronounce It right.
Gilpin observer., 1918-05-23
Two Men Approached the Ruins,

Mrs. Porter would cOndescend to send
him away with comforting word.
She did not appear. Gilded epaulets
marked her grade Of excellence, and
young Borden had not even shoulder
straps. The general shook his hand in
genial and encouraging adieu.
II say" hailed Roy, as he reached
the street and braced to face rainy
night, don't think Helen will look ut
even a brigadier general while you are
gone. She's true blue, and we all like
you. It's the mater who Is dazzled
with the braided uniform. Beat the
best Of them with real action, and the
governor will bring the engagement
around oil right. And I'll help"
pledged the shallow, but honest
hearted brother of Helen Porter.
And so Ray Borden went to the
front, with his spurs to win. He was
one OF the many lost In the maze Of
earthworks and trenches, ut times in
the midst Of shot and shell. twice sur
rounded by the enemy and fighting his
way with the others back to shelter
and safety.
Then one afternoon there came the
test Of courage and endurance. It
was somewhere In France" but n
somewhere surrounded on three sides
by the foe. His division was ordered
to hold the triangle space ut all haz-
ards, to beat back retreat another
division aimed to scatter In flight
through a sudden and unexpected at.
tack.
At one point beyond maze of
barbed wire was hill that interviewed
between the opposing cdmps. In the
center Of an open space on the other
side were the ruins Of an old building.
and orders were given to a group OF
30 to stealthily gain its shelter
amid the gathering gloom and mists
Of dusk and make sallies to where the
telephone lines of the enemy ran, and
cut them. II possible.
Ray was one Of the venturesome
contingent. He was In the lead when
the word was given and the ascent Of
the friendly slant was made. Then
"Over the topw ran the whisper.
ing, repeated order. and the descent
was made. The shelter Of the old
Gilpin observer., 1918-05-23

The Red Cross in France Is doing
commendable work In establishing can
teens near the second line of troops.
It is stated that by means Of these cam
Teens refreshing drinks can be given
TO soldiers fighting In the flrst-line
trenches. AS many us four thousand
portions Of coffee, tea, cocoa, bouil-
ION, lemonade and mint are sometimes
served from one place in n single day.
Every station can keep 1875 gallons Of
;hese drinks at the boiling point while
'hermos containers. each holding sew
sral gallons. are used to convey the
not drinks direct to the front-line
renches.-Osteopathic Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1918-05-23

The Women's War Council have
more vegetable seeds than they need
for the children's war gardens, and
offer them to the people generally.
They are government seeds and the
assortment consists Of onion, lettuce,
radish and turnip. The seeds may
be had for the asking by calling at
the Observer office in Central and
at the Black Hawk Market, in that
city.
Gilpin observer., 1918-05-23

The Republicans have elected a
new state chairman in the place of
Phil. Stewart. resigned, and we sup
pose Will go thru with the formality
OF placing state ticket in the field.
This is business-like as we presume
they wish to hold their identity un.
III after the war. when they can
again spout that forgotten bunk =
protective tariff.
Gilpin observer., 1918-05-23

Tom lyman, as penitentiary war
den, has made good in dealing with
convicts, but that is no sign he
would make a good governor. Every
one by nature is adapted to a certain
line Of work and his present line ap-
pears to be his forte, but the execu-
tive of state affairs is altogether of
a different nature.
Gilpin observer., 1918-05-23

Some Of the papers are arguing
that we should not change some of
our high state officials on account
of the war. What is the matter
with electing Judge Class governor?
He has two sons In the war.
Gilpin observer., 1918-05-23

building was nearly gained when .
great gun doomed. There was q
frightful explosion. and what was left
Of the totterlng structure was sent
flying in every direction, and rain
Of bullets came from the dugout with
in the enemy's lines. There was moth
ing left but retreat for the gallant, i'm
periled cOterie. A second fusillade
followed. There was a scramble to
regain the apex of the rise. Out Of
the thirty only eight returned-and
Ray Borden was not among the num-
Der.
From strange covert Ray peered
forth. at first half-stunned and blind
ed. The exploding shell had driven a
great timber. wedge-shaped, deep into
the earth, showering him with sand
and completely enveloping him. Only
where the timber ran up out of the
ground was there free space. Ray could
breathe freely and see. With sorrow
and grief he noted the motionless
forms Of the heroes of the little group,
more than declmated through the dead
iy fire Of the enemy. Wreaths of mist
were floating over the landscape and
dusk was fading into night, but he
dared not yet venture to attempt to re-
gain the camp.
He lay perfectly still, as he caught
the sound Of voices. Two men ap-
preached the ruins. They halted not
20 feet away from him. He made out
one to be general, the other a colo
mel. The latter held a rolled-up
chart in his hand.
'They will not try second sortie,"
spoke the commanding officer. "You
are sure Of the cut in the hills to the
south?"
1T is here on the chart" replied the
other.
"very well, we will venture that far
to make sure Of our ground. Then
post half of your men at the cut. The
orders to the north are to get into the
ravine at midnight. A fire balloon
will give the signal. Our friends over
yOnder will be netted in an impossible
triangle. We shall cut them to pieces
and1"
The voices died out as the men
passed south. Stealthily, silently, Ray
crept from his covert. He followed
them at a distance. They reached tho
cut and stood surveying it. From
either holster Ray drew a revolver. He
faced the two surprised men so sud-
denly and boldly that they were petri-
fed.
"About face hands locked behind.
or I'll fret" he said. "Into the cut,
climb to the north"
Silently, sullenly, the captives obey
ed. Five feet to their rear Ray
sturdily followed them. Once upon
the plateau sentry challenged.
"Who goes there?"
Friend"
"Advance-the countersign?"
Prisoners and the whispered pass
word, and into the camp in triumph,
Ray Borden conducted his famous
catch.
He was one Of the appointed leaders
In the sortie that anticipated the clos
ing in Of the enemy at the north ra-
vine, utterly routing the foe, their
scheme to surround the division set at
naught.
He was the idol of the loyal COM
rades with whom he shared the signal
and a week later received offl.
cial orders to report for regimental
command.
A slight wound won him a weeks
furlough. Again at Paris, Col. Ray
Borden was sufficiently magnified as
to military importance in the estima-
ton Of Mrs. General Porter to am
his engagement to pretty, loyal
Helen.