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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-03-02
PLANT OKRA AND CUCUMBER
IN ABUNDANCE.

Last week we mentioned that
the Frank Sancho Company Of
New Orleans were signing up con-
tracts by the hundreds with our
farmers for all of the okra and Gu
cumbers they would raise this sea-
son at $500 per ton for the okra
and cucumbers at $24.OO per ton.
They are being represented in tina
Parish by Mr.. J. Fay Breaux and
he has done quite an extensive
business for them.
1t was our pleasure this week to
read communication addressed
by the President Of that we'll
known concern to their local agent
here to the effect that should they
secure the acreage Of cucumbers in
this Parish in quantities de-
sired they would follow it up by
erecting in New iberia a modern
canning factory commensurate
with their needs, etc. There is no
doubt sufficient vegetables could
be raised in a near vicinity to this
City to supply a canning factory
of a large capacity.
1t behooves the small farmers
and business men Of New Iberia
to interest themselves in an un-
dertaking of this nature which
can be secured if we only raise
sufficient truck to make a proper
showing. Canning factories pay
handsome dividends in other CON-
munities and factory here would
be of great benefit t. the small
farmers and business men as well.
No richer agricultural country ex-
lists in the United States and with
our splendid railroads and other
shipping facilities it would take
but little inducement to get cap
italists interested in matters of
this nature.
New iberia needs the factory
and we hope to see the Chamber
Of Commerce get in touch with the
Sancho corporation and bring the
matter to a realization.
Franklin now enjoys one Of the
largest canning factories in the
State. and New iberia cam get one
also, if we only supply raw pro-
ducts in such quantities that will
convince capitalists We mean bus
ness.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-03-02
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RED CROSS NOTES.

February %, 1913.
The Chapter had the pleasure of
short visit from the Chairman
of the Woman's Bureau Of the
Gulf Division. Mrs. Katherine
Mobley. Mrs. Mobley was very
liberal in her commentator Of the
work done in all departments of
woman $ work, making compari-
SONS with what has been done by
other chapters. She found for
the number of workers we have
done as much as could be done by
the limited number of workers
who have done our work. She
urged more workers in all de-
partments especially in the surgi-
cal dressing and hospital garment
wOrkroOms. After March 18th
we will concentrate all our efforts
in these two departments and take
up the knitting later in the sum-
mer, in time to have a supply for
the first cold days Of the Fall. In
structions have been sent the
Chapter to make the balance Of
the sweaters only % inches.
Sock instructions as follows:
Socks must be II inches long in
the foot and IA inches long in the
leg regardless of number Of
stitches directions say to caste on.
Special care is requested in finish
ing the heels and toes avoiding all
seams and ridges. The plain heel
is better than the double and you
are requested to wash and iron
the socks after they are knitted.
Wash in warm water with plenty
Of soap; put small amount of soap
in warm water and rinse-change
of temperature in water causes
shrinkage; hang garment up
lengthwise to dry.
Our Junior membership Drive is
being rapidly completed and ere
our next notes are published we
have no doubt every school in the
Parish will be enrolled. The
Graded Institute was the
first to send in report. State
Superintendent of Education
Harris has appointed the follow
ing Parish Committee: Prof. L.
A. Valet, Mrs. G. w. Cultivate,
Mr.. J. e. Verret. Rev. r. R. Diggs.
Following is the School Commit
tee: Prof. G. M. Bahon, Secre-
tary- Treasurer; Mother Aloysius,
Miss L. Fasnacht, Miss Thelma
French, Miss Chevie Sanders, Miss
Sue Terrell, Miss Maud Lemaire. |
G. B. O.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-03-02
DEATH OF MRS. JOHN EMMER

On Sunday, Feb. oath, 1918 at
II :25 A. NJ, after a useful and un-
assuming life, Mrs. John Emmer
nee Adelia Lamperez, peacefully
surrendered her soul to its
Maker. Deceased had reached the
ripe age of 70 years, eight months
and eighteen days and her death
was a great shock to all her
friends and acquaintance as well
as her husband, sons and daughter.
For the past two years the de-
ceased had been in failing health
and her devoted husband and chill
dren lavished every attention pos
sible during her protracted ILL
ness. Some fifty-two years ago
she was bethrothed in marriage to
Hon. John Emmer and most OF
their married life was spent IN
New iberia where she was born.
Besides her husband, she leaves
to mourn her demise one daugh-
ter, Mrs. George J. Labau of jean
erette and Drs. Albert G. and w.
J. Emmer. The funeral services
were conducted from st. Peter s
Catholic church by Rev. Father
Langlois on Monday afternoon at
4 80 o'clock and the remains in
tered in the family mausoleum in
the Catholic cemetery. The grief
stricken husband and children
have the sympathy of a large cir
Gle Of friends in Southwest Lou
isiana. The pail bearers were
Messrs. Silvio Broussard, John
Boulder. w. B. Bauman, Jack
Lamperez, Alfred Lamperez, Gus
tave Lamperez, George Labau and
M. w. Fisher.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-03-02
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A competent and thoroughly
qualified accountant and syste-
matizer will take a limited num-
Der Of young men and young
ladies for night lessons in modern
bookkeeping, accounting, bust
ness methods, and systems. Each
pupil enrolling most obligate him
self or herself to complete the
course. No trifers wanted. To
those who are in earnest, thorough
instruction and training will be
Riven at reasonable tuition price.
Those wishing to take such q
course may leave their names with
NJ. Fisher at this Office. After or.
9lnisation Of elsss. no other pupils
IN Be accepted until the 6rst claseI
e1(npletsu The course.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1918-03-02
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CHICKENS AND GARDENS.
w. S. S

Chickens like live stock can be
prevented from roaming the
streets and in Shreveport they
became such a nuisance to owners
Of gardens that the Council passed
an ordinance prohibiting fowls
running at large.
The Caucasian Of Shreveport
contained the following in one Of
its recent numbers:
ut will not be disputed that
chickens and gardens can not
thrive, and one or the other must
have full sway. 1t is the chick
EN-, the fowls, including guineas
and ducks. but mostly chickens,
which are given the range Of the
streets and are permitted to dep
rebate on neighbors. The people
Of Shreveport are being urged to
utilize their lots and gardens ia
growing vegetables, but this is i'm
possible when they must contend
against the fowls Of their neign-
bors. It would seem that some
neighbors are actuated by what is
seemingly q selfishness that is
without bounds. They have fowls
as well as gardens, but their fowls
are permitted to range anywhere
and everywhere, but are excluded
from the yards or lots Of their
owners. A number Of citizens
have and are experiencing this
reckless disregard Of the rights Of
others. A number of citizens have
called the Caucasian 3 attention to
this depreciation by the chickens
of their neighbors and are ex-
pecting some protection by law.
To the citizens who do not know.
they are informed that there is an
ordinance Of the city which pro.
hibits the running Of fowls at
large or depredating on their
neighbors.
There are two ways Of getting
rid Of such nuisances: One is to
kill the chickens and throw them
into the owners yard. The other
is to have these selfish neighbors
hauled into court. The killing Of
the chickens as suggested is rather
drastic and is not strictly in ac-
cordance with law, but it has been
effective in 80 cases out Of a hum
dred. TO have q neighbor hauled
into court is disagreeable. and
therefore good law-abiding citi-
Eens would rather 90 without the
gardens than to apply to the law,
which should be observed readily, |
and particularly now when the |
urging is being impressed on all
the people to grow vegetables and
practice the strictest economy in |
the nse Of all the things which are |
essential in the progress Of war.
The court Is advised, with all II
due respect, to impose the full
penalty IA Ill cases where the orli- /
nance has not been observed. =
W. 8. S.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-17
OBITUARY

Herbert Downs. highly successful
farmer living near Elwell died Sept
26, 1918 He had been in poor health
for the past four or five years, but
had only been confined to his bed for
a couple Of days.
Mr.. Downs was born June Q. 1857,
in Hancock county, Ohio.
In 1882 he was united in marriage
to Sarah Trout and to this union was
born three children, William, dying
in infancy, VanCleve and Christopher
both of Elwell. With his family he
moved to Gratiot in 1893.
Mr. Downs surviving relatives are
the widow, two sons, one sister and
one grand daughter.
Mr.. Downs was a life long Repub-
lican, fraternally he was affiliated
with l. O. o. f. lodge at this place,
and one of the most interested work
ers. In his family, social and fra
ternal circles he will be profoundly
missed. Mr.. Downs never failed to
do his bit when called upon.
Funeral services were held at the
church Sunday afternoon. The SER
vices were largely attended BY mem
bers Of the l. o. o. +. lodge and his
many associates in other walks Of
life and the casket was taken to its
final resting place literally buried
with flowers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-17
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

Wanigas at Burners. -64-tf
Smoke the best. Wanigas.-64-tf
Victory Bread, best by test. 65-1tc.
CLEAN UP See the adv. at the
top of this page.-adv.
You will find the best bread in
Butter Cup wrappers. 02-tf-c
High grade pianos for sale at
Grinnell Bros, 305 Woodwork. Cliff
Mrs. Mary Bailey of Saginaw is
visiting here at the home Of her aunt,
Mrs. Clara Ferris.
DR.. +. G.. Sluyter, osteopathic ply
sician, State Savings Bank Building,
Alma. both phones. 57-tf
Don't forget the Eastern Star bene-
fit 500 party at the Masonic Temple
Thursday evening, October "a. Fifty
cents couple.
Mrs. NJ. j. Kellogg Of Detroit, who
has been visiting at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Scatter
good, returned TO her home this
morning.
Miss Ruth Durham, who is teach
ing this year in the high school at
Lafayette, Indiana, returned to Alma
Saturday, the schools in that city
having been closed because of in
fluenZa.
Word was received last night to
to the effect that Ed Foote, former
Alma college athlete, who went into
the service last spring had died Of
Spanish influenza in one Of the south
ern training camps.
The Woman's club will meet Mon
day. October p. with Mrs Moore, SIS
State street The club has voted to
hold a meeting the third Monday of
each month, with a program for dis
cussion Of topics of the day. The re-
naming Monday afternoons of the
month will be spent at the Red Cross
room. doing Red Cross work, as was
done last year
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-17

any time have the right to purchase
the property, including the franchise.
at a price to be agreed upon or deter
mined by provisions included in the
franchise. Ii is provided that right
of purchase shall not apply to rail
roads, other than street railroads. No
franchise may be granted for a period
longer than thirty years, and no ex-
elusive franchise shall ever be
granted.
In chapter thirty-six the city is
given the power to establish and
maintain a public library and reading
room, and may levy a tax not To ex-
coed one mill on the dollar annual on
all taxable property, which shall be
known as the library fund.
In chapter thirty-seven the city
commission is given the power con-
ferred upon cities under the general
laws for the recording Of town plats,
etc
The amendment and revision Of the
city charter is taken up in chapter
thirty eight. The chapter may be
revised in the following manner: first,
when the Legislative body of the city
shall by an affirmative vote of four
of its members elect, declare for a
general revision thereof; or second,
when an initiatory petition therefor
shall be addressed to and filed with
the city clerk Ii is provided that any
amendment to the charter may be
proposed by three-ffths vote
of the membership-elect of the COM
mission or by initiatory petition, and
that such proposition shall be sub
mitted to vote at the next general,
primary or special election.
The schedule for the charter is
given in chapter thirty-nine which
provides that it shall be submitted to
the electors for their approval or re-
lection at the November election. If
approved it is provided that it shall
become in full force on the first day
of February for the induction into
Office of the supervisors elect, and
that for the assessment rolls. etc, it
shall be in full force and effect on the
second Monday in April, 1919. 1t
provides that all other provisions
shall be in full force on the first day
of May, 1919.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-17
PROPOSED CHARTER
Final Chapters of Charter for Com
mission Form are Given.

The closing chapters Of the pro-
posed charter for the commission
form of government in Alma takes up
waterworks, lighting, the fire depart
ment franchises, public library. plats,
amendment and revision of city char
ter, and the schedule by which it shall
go into force if adopted by the voters
in November.
The charter in chapter SO gives the
city the power to acquire by purchase,
or TO construct, operate and maintain,
either independently or in connection
with the water works Of the city.
and either within or without the city,
works for the purpose of supplying
the city and inhabitants thereof, or
either, with gas. electric or other
lights under such conditions as are
contained in the chapter Whenever
the commission shall deem it expedient
to acquire works for the purpose Of
supplying gas, electric or other lights.
1t shall have the power TO take such
action as Is necessary to accomplish
the purpose. 1t shall direct the city
manager to estimate the cost thereof
and submit to the electors of the
city. Power to borrow up 10 five per
cent of the assessed valuation is given
to the city for such purposes, if the
voters at an election give three
tifths vote in favor Of the project.
The commission will have the power
to borrow up TO five per cent Of the
assessed valuation for repairs, etc,
after purchase.
The commission is also given the
power in this chapter to contract for
the supplying of gas, electric lights,
etc. for period not exceeding ten
years.
Chapter thirty-four deals with the
fire departent and gives the control
Of the departent to the commission.
Ii will have the power to establish
and enforce regulations to guard
against the occurrence of fire and pro-
tect property and persons Of the citi-
zens against fire and accidents there
from. Ii will have the power to APP
point the necessary officers and men
TOT the department, etc.
The commission will have the
power to appoint all fire wardens that
may be deemed needed, and from time
to time may establish fire districts in
such parts Of the city, where il is
deemed that districts are needed. and
in these districts wooden buildings
shall not be erected or placed, en-
larged or repaired. The building.
placing, charging or repairing Of
such buildings in fire districts may
be declared nuisances and may be re-
moved by the commission under the
laws of the state Upon proper
authority. which shall consist of the
opinion of two commissioners or the
mayor and engineer. buildings may
be torn down TO arrest the progress
of fire, the damage therefore TO be
determined by jury.
Chapter thirty-hve, which deals
with franchises. provides that no
franchise shall be granted which has
not received a three-ffths vote Of the
electors voting thereon Franchises
granted TO public utilities shall CON
tain a provision that the city may at
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-17

Mrs. J. E. Collins Com. Of National Defense
Mrs. Ezra Smith ..................ked Cross
The Junior agents for the fall
cleanup will be at your home with a
receiving bag, Friday or Saturday.
You are to keep it one week and on
Friday. the 25th. it will be collected
Although workers are needed at
the Red Cross room, il is best that
you do not come if you have the
slightest indication of cold. There
is large quota of the dark blue
blouses and dresses to be finished
And more necessary still are the
dozens of handkerchiefs and quilts to
be sent to our own boys at Camp
Custer. If you can not possibly dome
to the room, make them at home and
send thine TO the room TO be packed.
Come on now and respond promptly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-17
Window
CLEAN UP!

You cannot afford to let your house
get dusty, when for soc you can get a
quart of "Oil of Cedar" furniture pol
ish. We are giving this price as an
Introductory inducement only, and
this sale will close on October 18th,
after which time this polish will be
sold at regular prices.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-17
ALMA WOMEN
IN " AR WORK

Mrs. J. E. Collins Com. Of National Defense
Mrs. Ezra Smith ........... Red Cross
The Robesonian., 1918-09-30
*1'[L NEVER Do IT
AGAIN" j. E. HODGES
Employe Of Forsythe Chair Com
pany Tells How He Will Never
Again Be Without Dreco. In
teresting Story.

J. E. Hodges who resides at 119
Center Street, Winston-Salem, is per-
haps one Of the most popular en-
ployees of the Forsythe Char. Com
pany. He is member of the Junior
Order and member of other frater-
nal and social organizations.
Recently Mr.. Hodges was troubled
with a severe form of kidney trouble
combined with indigestion, loss of
sleep and rheumatic pains in the back
and limbs. A friend told him about
the wonderful new herbal medicine
called Dreco which is now being in
troducedsin this section and prevailed
upon him to give it trial. This is
what he says after one bottle OF
"My pains and stomach trouble are
all gone. So is the kidney disorder.
I made a mistake in not getting an
other bottle as soon as the first gave
out-but I'll never do that again for
Dreco put new life into me, all right!
I want all my friends to try it."
No two cases of stomach trouble,
kidney disorder or similar ills seem
to be exactly alike. ,Sonae will re-
Guire more Dreco than others before
the sufferer can say, 81 am cured at
last! It is therefore well always to
keep a good supply Of this medicine
on hand at all times, if only as a
matter Of precaution.
Dreco is sold and recommended in
Lumberton by leading druggists.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-30

a. AN MAklNG LOANS FOR FIVE YEARS
onn mI m ana Hoke counties, in amounts g.
r.to r.tVo 10 500. 100000, bearing interest at the
o., IL per cent. Call on or write
" l. mclean. Lumberton, N. c.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-30
PERS0 NAILS

Mr.. J. L. Hatchel of R. 1 from St. Pauls
was Lumberton visitor Thursday.
Mr.. M: J. Barker, who lives St. Pauls,
was a Lumberton visitor Froday.
Mr.. H. A. M'White of R. l from Lumber
ton in town Saturday.
Miss Lille Mclean of Pembroke was a
Lumberton visitor aSturday, on her way to
the home of Mr.. Ben Mclean, near Bclamy.
Mr.. T. E. Penny of R. 6 from Lumberton
wos in town Saturday.
Mr.. c. M. Martin of R. 8, Lumberton, was
in town Saturday.
Mr.. J.: A. Townsend, rural letter carrier
from Buie, was a>Lumberton visitor Saturday.
Mr.. R. S. Brisson and son, Master Herman,
of R.. from St. Paus We're among the visi-
tors in town this morning.
Recorder and Mrs. E. M. Britt and daughter,
Jane Malloy, returned home last evening
from MarionH this State, where they spent
some time.
with home folks, leaving this morning to re-
turn to Camp Sewer.
Mr.. Frank Nash, called recently to Camp
Greene, Charlotte, and assigned to cerical
work on account Of his eyes, has been assigned
to duty with the local exemption board. He
arrived home Saturday night and began wirk
Mr.. and Mrs Abner Barker of Rosebore
passed through town Friday route home
from - Camp an Jackson. $: e. They They yers % accom- %a
ker Of Lumberton. They made the trip in
Mr.. Barkers auto.
Mr.. Robt Monroe of the Lumber Bridge
ian Office Saturday.
Mr.. D. G. Regan of R. z from lurnberton
was in town Saturday.
Mr.. G. B. Allen of R. from Lulnberton
was in town Saturday.
Mr.. H. A. M'White of R. Z from Lumberton
was in town Saturday;
Fairmont among the callers at The
Robesonian Office Saturday:
Mr.. J. J. 1nmant of Fairmont a Lum-
Mr.. J. F. Britt Of R. from Barnesville
was a dumbertqn ton visitor TO- Sa Saturday;
Lumberton visitor Saturday.
Mr.. E. o. Freeman of R. from Lumherton
was in town Saturday.
was among the callers at The Robesonian ct.
| flee Saturday.
Mr.. o. c. Smith of R. 2 from Rennert was
a Lumberton visitor Friday.
Mr.. Joseph Townsend of R. from Lum
| berton in town Friday
Mr.. A. H. Mercer of R. from Lumbertor
| was among the callers at The Rohesonlan OF
| flee Thursday afternoon.
| Mr.. D. Il. Britt, ST., OF R. from Lum
| berton was among the visitors IN town Fr,oay
Mr.. w. c. Townsend of R. 6 from Lumber
ton was in town Friday -,
Messrs. C. K. Morgan and P. ". Evan
of R. from Marietta were Lu.nbe"son Visi
tors Friday.
j Mr.. E. c. Nye of OS-um was amon-s tn
visitors in town Friday.
twas among the callers at The Robesonia
/ Mr.. w. H. Murray, carrier on R. fror
/ GAINESVILLE, Lumoerton visitors Frida
e afternoon.
Mr. R. K. Seasons of R. from Lumberto
was in town Friday.
| Mr.. Floyd Townsend of r. 6 from Lumlal
: ton was among the visitors in town Fridav.
. Mr.. Hadden Mclean Of Mcdonald was
Lumberton visitor Friday.
AL Mr. D. G. Pate of Blalenbofo was among tn
l visitors in town Saturday.
Mr.. P. T. Blackman of R. from Lumber
ton in town Friday.
| daughter, Frances, Of r. FROM Renner
were among the shoppers in town Friday.
III Mr.. M M. Singletary of r. from Iumbe
] ton was among the callers at The Robesonla
l office Friday,
The Robesonian., 1918-09-30

YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL REAL
ton. N. G..
The Robesonian., 1918-09-30
WOMEN LIBERTY LOAN
WORKERS MEET
Correspondence Of The Robesonian.

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
After the general meeting Of Lib
erty loan workers at the court house
Friday. Mrs. L. T. Townsend, county
chairman of the women's work, met
with the women workers Of the next
Miss Elizabeth Whitfield. county
publicity chairman, distributed cards
Townsend explained the work in de-
tail. The reports Of the different
chairmen are to be sent in each week
"wednesday or Thursday to Mrs. L
+. Townsend, Lumberton, N. c. At
ter an open discussion the meeting
was adjourned. The following char
men and committees were present
Fairmont-Mrs. J. L. Bobbitt; Max
ton-Mrs. Mckay McKinnon; Melon;
alds-Miss Dora thompson; Red
Springs-Mrs. R. D. Mcmillan; St
The Robesonian., 1918-09-30

h9osE AND LOT FOR SALE. STE STREET.
rooms, lights and water. One block of
NNsm Nen school building. Apply to E. S. Nc
The Robesonian., 1918-09-30
CHURCH NEWS NOTES
Sunday School Institute Meeting
Postponed.


Postponed.
To the Editor of The Robesonian:
I think it best on account of the pre-
vailing Spanish influenza condition
to call off the annual meeting of the
Mt. Elm Sunday school institute
which was to have been held at Long
Branch Saturday, October 5. The
meeting may be called at later date.
J. z. STONE, Pres.
Annual Meeting Postponed.
The annual meeting of the Woman's
Missionary union of the Robeson
Baptist association has been postpon-
ed because of the prevalence of Span
ish Influenza Notice will be given
in this paper as to the time of meet
ing. ..-3
The woman's missionary society of
Chestnut Street Methodist church will
meet Wednesday at p. m. at the
church.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-30

ooNf FORGET CHE BEST PLACE TO
Strp op munger, is at the Olympia Cafe, Elm
street, Lumberton
The Robesonian., 1918-09-30

tsrrn AhE MY INTEREST RATE AND
Ser @lms with others who are handling the
10 o~e ero class CT loans. Amounts, 81, 600. 90
cou1t; S3t;vooO0O; Robson, Scotland and Hoke
CEMTTes. Rate of interest 5 1-2 PER
"A. l. Mclean. Lumberton. N. c..