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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
Announcements.
New Iberia, La, Oct. 25th. 1919.
To MY FRIENDS AND THE
GENERAL PUBLIC:

New Iberia, La, Oct. 25th. 1919.
To MY FRIENDS AND THE
GENERAL PUBLIC:
| take pleasure in announcing to
YOU my candidacy for the office OF CITY
Marshall, of the City OF New Iberia.
subject to the Democratic primaries
to be held on January goth, 1920.
While soliciting your generous sup
port. take this means expressing my
heartfelt thanks to you for the liberal
assistance which you gave me IN the
past, during previous campaigns hop
ing that my fealty, and the zeal with
which l proceeded to the duties OF my
office would prove sufficient to
merit your support.
An impartial review OF my past
conduct in the discharge of my duties,
must be a sufficient reason for lovers
of peace, and observers OF law and
order to induce you to grant me your
vote.
have occupied that position for
several years, and beliefto the salts
faction of the best people of the this
community, and ask you to consider
my past conduct, and | ask OF you
to go the poles uninfluenced by any
motive which malice may have at
tempted to Great against me,
Respectfully,
MORA J. DOMINIQUE.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
FOR STATE SENATOR.

To the Voters of Iberia. Lafaye cite and
St. Martin Parishes:
While your State Senator during
the past term | have earnestly and
fearlessly worked for and defended
your interests and labored for the bet
torment of conditions in the 18th Sen
atorial District and the State, I'm
portant legislation in the interest of
farmers. shippers merchants and the
general public of which was the att
thor and my stand as friend to labor
and for fair deal to capital constitute
record ! am glad to commend to
you. My experience qualities me 10
serve you even better in the future
than before. You know what to ex-
pect of me. You know you can de-
pend upon me. pledge you my best
efforts and will defend your rights
and work for your interests in the fu-
ture as have endeavored to do IN the
past. respectfully solicit your vote
aud influence for my reelection as
State Senator. There are two Senators
to elect. Vote for me and Que other
of your choice.
Sincerely
E. L. SIMMONS.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
TO ORGANIZE
PARKER CLUB

Arrangement has been made for
q Parker organization meeting to
be held at 4 p. M. today, Satur-
day, at the Parish court house.
At this meeting a Parker Club
is to be formed and arrangements
made for Parker Ward Meetings.
In view of the over whelming
Parker sentiment here q large At.
tendance 10 certain.
The meeting 10 in charge Of
Messrs. w. J. Burke, L. o. Hac.
kef snd Z. 3. Broussard.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
St. Peters College Basket Ball.

St. Peters College boys
basket ball team went over
to Lafayette to play the Broth
ers' College team of that city
Thursday, several of the local
Brothers making the trip
with them.
The game was played in
the forenoon enabling the
visitors to take in the football
game on the Industrial Insti-
tute grounds in the afternoon.
The score in the basketball
game was % to 0, in favor of
the New Iberia team.
Thanks to the kindness of
Messrs. P. Pourciaux, w. An.
gers and L. Dietlein from
whom they secured some au.
tamobiles they enjoyed the
ride in spite of the rain and
passed a nice Thanksgiving
Day.
Those who took part in the
game are.
Allen Delah0nsssye. Center
Herbert Pourclaux. forward
Morris Conrad. $3.50. Forwa ard
Val POurciaux Guard
Wilfred Conrad. Guard
Elmore LaperOuse. Sub. Guard
Carroll Martin. Sub. Gaard
Lawrence Dletlein. 80. Referee
Alfred Hitter. ........... Umpire
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
TO OUR FRIENDS. THE PUBLIC:

The Iberian IL always willing ia
serve the public by printing con-
trfbut10ns on any subject OF gen.
esal interest, hut PLEASE, don't
expect VI to RU0H copy which you
hold back. Contributed articles
reschinv ~ after Thursday morn
tuU, u mt previously arranged for,
WIN in al probability have to be
held back till the following issue.
Come early and avoid our week
end Fuah.--Ed.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
VENTRESS }. SMITH
OF
IBERIA PARISH

Respectfully solicits your vote and
support in behalf of his candidacy for
the State Senate from the 18th Sena-
torial District, comprising the Par
ishes of Iberia, st. Martin and Lafay-
cite, in the Democratic Primary to be
held on January Goth. 1920,
1.-TWO Senators to be Elected.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29

WANTED-Agents, general agents
and superintendents wanted at once
throughout Louisiana. Unusual offer.
New industrial health, accident and
life insurance policies. Security Life
Ins. Co. E. L. SIMMONS,
General Manager,
Breaux Bridge, La.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
J. r. DOMENGEAUX
LAFAYETTE PARISH

Announces his candidacy for re-elec-
ton to the State Senate from this
Thirteenth Senatorial District, com
posed Of the parishes OF Iberia, St.
Martin and Lafay cite, and respectfully
solicits your vote and support in the
Democratic Primary to be held on
January goth, 1920.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29
JAMBALAIA
Facts and Fancies Served Hot Each Week
Readers of The Iberian

KeaOefS or lie lDef1an
Some folks have habit of saying that the Lord will
provide And it's right-Hell provide with the energy
to provide for ourselves
The New iberia schooboy will tell you anytime that
switch in the hand is worse than dozen on the bush
It looks us like it taking the United States longer
to settle the war than it did soldiers to win it.
Speaking Of strikes the most striking thing that could
happen right would be for everybody in the United
States to quit their foolishness and go to work.
Most any New Iberia tell you that when
the bride has roll her sleeves and learn the art of
cooking beef and cabbage the honeymoon is in its last
quarter.
1t has often been experience that it's not best to
Judge by the kind of character given him by his
nextdoor neighbor.
No New Iberia mans religion is going to die out
80 long as he the Golden Rule his
tons by.
Since last July lot of fellows in this country have
learned that the who trades with the booegges has
little left for the shoe dealers.
Some folks supplemented they think that when
they tell the collector around next week he's going
to forget it.
We suppose we will always have in New iberia the
who worries herself sick because disease
comes along and she doesn't have it.
An Omaha man dropped dead recently while looking
through the family album. So would if we thought
descendants going look like of ancestors
Don't forget to pay your Poll
az only 80 g DAYS "a I YET -
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29

Pen Job Printing Go TO
tho IDHRIAN office,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29

1t looks to us like it is taking the United States
to settle the war than it did soldiers to win it,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29

We suppose we will always have in New
woman who worries herself sick because some NJ
comes along and she doesn't have it.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29

Some folks have habit of saying that the l.
provide. And it's right-He'll provide us with the
to provide for ourselves.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1919-11-29

The New iberia schooboy will tell you anytime t
switch in the hand is worse than dozen on the bush
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28
Edmund Auger

Edmund Auger, B. for nearly 40 years resident of Putnam. died at St. Vincent's Hospital, Worcester, Thursday afternoon at 230, follow ing an operation. He had been in poor health for nearly ten years, but had only been growing seriously worse for the past one or two years.
 MT. Auger was born in Canada, son of MT and Mrs. Peter Auger. When he was boy of fourteen or fifteen years the family removed to Putnam, where he has since lived. He began work in the cotton mills and was a loomfxer in the mills of the Nightingale Morse mills when he died He was of a quiet disposition, but had many friends and was well liked by employees and employers.
 Mr Auger was member of Court City of Putnam, F. of A. The flu neral services will be held at St MarYs church Sunday afternoon at 90. followed by a requiem mass at x. 50 o'clock Monday morning
 Mr Auger was married and besides his wife leaves four children, Heleka, Jeanette. Hortense and Leonard; his father and two brothers and three sisters also survive.
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28
MRS. PIERRE ST. GEORGE oB,
 SERVES 63RD BIRTHDAY

Mrs. Pierre St George Main street celebrated her 6Srd birthday last Sat urday The children gathered at the home and presented her with beauti- ful gifts. The address of preseuta- ton was read by her grandson. Wndo Benoit. and the gifts were presented by her granddau ehter, Viola Oui- mette
 Among those present were the daughters, Daula and Alexina St. George; Mrs Benoit and children; Mrs. St 0nge and daughter of Sorel, Canada; Mir and Mrs. Bibeault and her son-in-lsw, Felix Ouimette of New Bedford Mrs St George also received d gift from her son, Eugene Menard, Detroit, Mich.
 It was a happy occasion for all. Mrs. St. George is enjoying good haGlfk a.,ss Ssa-as ka~,..-- A-,--. ...-
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28
LITTLE GIRL.
 AWARDED S5,781
Madeline FournieT Given Large Sum By Stipulation Judge
 ment In Superior Court
Had Both Feet Crushed By Trolley Car At Danieison March. 1917

Madeline Fournier. five-y year old daughter of MT and Mrs Henri Four nier. Danielson. was awarded dam ages of $5,78100 by Judge Burpee in the Superior court Friday morn ing. The judgment was awarded by stipulation of counsel for the little girl and for the Shore Line Electric Company as damages for the loss of both feet caused by being run over by trolley car at Danielsou, Wed nesday morning, March 2l, 1917.
 The child was playing and was knocked down by trolley ear that rounded a corner Her right leg was cut off just below the knee and the left foot was crushed It was neces- sary to jack up the ear to get the lit tle girl out. and the stoutest hearts among the passengers were touched and saddeued as strong men tuanei away from the scene
 The child showed the stuff that herojaes are made of Manned and bleeding as she was. the first words she said denoted tbouphts of others "Please don't take me home. my mann ma will feel bad, was what the little girl said The doctor who attended her said that never in his experience had he seen such courage She did not make an outcry or shed tear un- til she was going under the ether when she said simply. "This makes me sick" The hospital staif were won by the child's courage during her long confinement. us were neighbors of the family in Danielson after she was re moved to her home
 The child is little over six years old now and gets about quite well with the aid of artificial limbs, Her health is good and she IS the same bright, happy child, the joy of the household. that she was before she received the injuries that have badly crippled her for life
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28
WOMAN'S COMMITTEE STATE COUNCL OF DEFENCE
 DISCONTINUE
State Chairman Thanks Members For
 Spirit of Patriotism.

The Woman's Division of the State Council of Defense has been discon- tinued. The following self explana- tory letter has been sent out to mem bers of the local division by the chair man:
 To Members of Woman's Committee,
 Putnam War Bureau;
 A letter has been received from Mrs. T. Belknap Beach, chairman of the Woman's Division, State Council of Defense, announcing the discontin- uance of the Woman's Division, and expressing warm appreciation of the work done by the local committees. Mrs. Beach says in part: You women of Connecticut gave without stint of your strength and of your time. and the wonderful spirit of pa triotism and cooperation which you brought to the treat task of winning the war. is an inspiration which will never be lost.
 With hearty thanks each member of this committee for constant help and cooperation.
 Always sincerely,
 R0SAMoND DANIELSoN,
 Chairman.
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28
PUTNAM NEWS

Mr and Mrs. F. A. Maryo.te were in Boston Saturday to attend the au- tomobile show.
 NIT. and Mrs. John A. Dady and Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Law spent the weekend in Boston.
 Hiram Williams is home from over seas and is at the home of his parents on Woodstock avenue.
 Isaac Champeau is now head of the dress goods department in Sage, Al len & Co.'S store, Hartford.
 Mr. and Mrs. John Macdonald of Hartford spent Sunday with Senator and Mrs Archibald Macdonald.
 Mrs. Rachael Surpless and daugh- ter, Miss Edna. Laurel street, were Springfield visitors over Sunday.
 John C. Johnson, accompanied by Augustus Cutler, motored to Water town Thursday on business trip.
 Mrs. L. Thomas Jones, Miss Cert iude 3QiGa anu 4di5S DEFiit Ie1uIu today (Friday) from a trip to New York.
 George F. Shaw has been in Spring field attending the annual meeting of the Massachusetts State Jewellers as sociation.
 Mrs. Ida G. Kennedy returned on Wednesday evening from visit with her brother, F. E. Greenslitt, of the Pawtucket Times staff
 Mrs. Charlotte Champlin of Cam bridge, Mass, is spending few days in town, the guest of Mrs. w H. Longden, Grove street.
 Francis Cloutier, wife and son Nor man, spent Sunday and Monday in East Douglas. welcoming relative who has been in service.
 Saturday evening delegation from the local tribe of Red Men will go to Bristol, this state, to be present at past sachem's night meeting, which, 1t is promised, will be a very inter esting session It is expected that large number of the Putnam Red Men will make the trip.
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28
DEATH CLAIMS
 NONOCENARlAN
Mrs. Frances Agatha Bugbee
 Dies In Her 92d Year
Remembered Putnam As Mill Ham let on Banks of Quinebaug

Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Agatha (Thurber) Bughee, 9l years old. who died at 3.l5 Tuesday at the home of her son, Charles Bugbee, in Woodstock, were Thursday at l30 at the home. Rev C. c. s. Mackay of the Baptist church oflieiated, and the bearers were Charles E. Bugbee, Henry T. Bugbee. Ernest B, Kent and Carl r. Kent. Burial was in the family lot at Woodstock Hill.
 Retaining her faculties to such an extent that until the last illness she was able to keep in touch with vital questions of tne day, Mrs. Bughee was a remarkable woman. A pleas ant disposition, shrewd sense of reading human nature and clear mind added 10 make the venerable lady one whom others hhe@ to visit. She was able to receive acquaintance es on her ninety first birthday, Jan. s. and it was not until te@ weeks later that pneumonia was eoptfaeteb from which disease she never rallied.
 Mrs. Buebee. the widow of Edwin Bugbee, was Che daughter of Henry Thurber and Mary Hope Jones. About the year l845 she removed with her fathers family to Putnam Heights. then known as Killingly Hill, and her father engaged in business in Put nam. known as Pomfret Factory. as merchant tailor, and had his place of business in building just south of where the City hotel now stands. Mrs. Bugbee. as we'll as her parents, unit ed with the First Congregational church, which was on the site of Dav- Ri Flagg's store.
 In 1853 sine married Edwin Sum aer Bugbee of Woodstock and lived tn that town until 1886, when Mr and Mrs. Bugbee removed to Putnam.
 Mrs Bugbee was member of Elizabeth Porter Putnam chapter. n. 4. R., and had the distinction of be- mg the only granddaughter of the Revolution in the chapter.
 About forty years ago she became a member of the Adventist faith.
 During the seventy-four years of her residence in Putnam and Wood stock she became widely acquainted, and when in a reminiscent mood could tell interesting stories of the growth of Putnam from a hamlet with one factory to it's present pros porous condition. She was the last surviving member of her family, her brother. Judge Thomas Jones Thur her, having died at his home in Put in Heiehts iii January, 1918.
 She leaves four children, Charles Fa bee. Woodstock; Mrs Mary Bug bee Bishop. Putnam; Mrs Ernest B Kent, Putnam; Henry F Bugbee and E six grandchildren and seven great
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28
YOUNG PEOPLES CONFERENCE AND SOCIAL RALLY TODAY Large Attendance At Baptist Church
 Enjoying Good Program

There is large gathering at the Baptist church today for the Young Peoples conference and social rally being held this afternoon and eve ming under the direction of Rev. w. J Sly, Ph. D., State Director of Sun day School and Young Peoples Work.
 The first part of the program be- gan at 2.30 this afternoon, the sub jeets being:
 1st. Church Attendance. Reasons why young people should attend the church preaching services Speakers, Miss Grace Kern of Norwich; Rev. ?. s. Collins. North Ashford. What can young people do to get other young people to attend? Speakers, Rev. J. T. Edwards, Danielson; Rev. II. D. Baker. Southbridge. 3.30: Bible school attendance and study. Reasons why young people should attend the church seheol. Speakers, Rev. T. Rel- cher of West Willington; Rev. F. A. Manderson. Stafford. What can young people de to help the church school? Speakers, Rev. W B. Chase, Thompson; Miss Rosa Hall, South Willington. 430, Young Peoples Work: What are some definite kinds of service young people can do m the community? Speakers Miss Grace Stanton, Danielson; Mrs Ain shaw. What can young people do to reach the foreign boys and girls in our communities foc Christ and the church. Speakers, Rev. A D. Car penter. Wilfmanue, Rev B C. Bug bee, Warrenville.
 Evening program 7.l5, reeeption to delegates, 7.3G, praise service led by orchestra. 7.A5, three addresses bearing on the subjects of the after noon conference. The speakers will be Miss Grace Kern, Norwich: Miss Ahbie Keith, Putnam. The main ad- dress of the convention will be given by Dr. r. C. Wright of Hartford Counsel to departing guests and friends by Rev C. c. S MaeKay, pas tor of the entertaining church. Dr Sly will give glimpse of summer school of methods at Ocean Park. Me. by stereopticoH. A social ses- sion with refreshments will be given by the young people under the direc- ton of Miss Edith Bowen The Boy Scouts will attend the evening rally in a body Everybody is invited from all the churches in the city to attend the evening rally, both old and young
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28
NEWS FROM THE TOWN OF
 POMFRET
The Annals of a Quiet Neigh,
 borhood"

A, B. Smith continues very i'll at his home in Abingdon.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank Griggs are back after a winter spent in Fitch burg.
 The Ladies Aid and the Red Cross had joint session in Library hall on Thursday
 Earl Kimball, who has recently re turned from about uine months ser vice overseas, has been employed on he WeStland farm.
 All through the town the children i'll be seen at play this week, school Aeine closed for the spring vacation. Wolf Den Grange will have an open meeting April 9. when Lloyd L. Wat
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28
OBITUARY
Mary Jane Leach

Mrs Mary Jane Leach. TT, former ly of Putnam, died from pneumonia at West Thompson, Monday, after an illness of two weeks.
 Mrs. Leach was the widow of Ar mold Leach. at one time prominent citizen of Putnam MT. Leach died in the west some years ago.
 Mrs Leach leaves a daughter, Mrs. Frank Potvin, brother. Henry Tour tellotte, and sister, Mrs Hazard Newport. R. L. besides the grand daughter with whom she made her home
 The funeral was at the home, and burial was in Grove street cemetery
Putnam patriot., 1919-03-28
'' A Penny Saved is
 a Penny Earned ;

is a bit of Benjamin Frank lin's wisdom you can put to a profitable test in this store. We carry the best of every thing in the Grocery and Meat line, and are satisfied with fair margin of profit. Canned fruits, vegetables and meats, that could be no purer, nor more wholesome, were they put up in your own kitchen, the latest Iuxuries and necessities, at prices con 4istent with quality.
 If you have been looking for really delicious coffee that is unvarying in strength and quality, DUTCHESS COFFEE will meet your ex- act requirements-and you will find it's use true economy, 1t brews so many good cups to the pound.
 ?. M. LECLAIR SONS
 Providence Street
 Putnam
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-28
Woman Screams
And Bandit Flees

NEW YORK, June 2S.---A woman:
screams frightened off two armed ban
dts, who evidently were after the
weekly payroll of the Commercial De
livery Company, No 366-370 Avenue
A, shortly after noon Wednesday.
Mrs Eta Frost, office manager of
the concern. heard some one climb
the steps to her office. which can be
entered only through a passageway
that leads from the main garage
Suddenly she was confronted by a
masked man with a revolver.
Il have no recollection of it," she
told a reporter for The World yester-
day. but they say l let out a scream
that could be heard a block, and that
| kept it up like a siren on a foggY
might. A shot was fired at me by one
of the men, but whether by the man
at the top of the steps or his lookout
below, / couldn't tell. 1t entered the
wall close by. The job evidently was
planned by some one who knew the
place well and expected to find me at
the desk with the money, S1,4O0 TO
pay off the men. Last summer, when
there was a shortage of help, l em-
ployed a number of Italians for short
periods. l saw only the eyes of the
man, but l never shall forget them"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-28
DALY EAST OREGON pENp SATURDAY. JUNE 81 1910

Among the interesting and novel foa-
lures OF the expedition will be rhe
Recommendation of the Ice barrier
round the South Pole, a voyage which
will consume great proportion OF the
time during which the members of the
party Will be away. says a London dis
patch TO Christian Science Monitor.
Mr.. Cope described the route Of the
expedition the other day. The vessel
which will carry the party IL the Terra
Nova, at present lying In the harbor
Of st. Johns, Newfoundland, and due
in England in December, 1919. After
being fitted out az Millwall docks. II
Will proceed In the following June to
Wellington. New Iceland. From there
II IL anticipated a start win be made in
october. 1920, for the South Polar re-
gion. The first land visited Will be
Macquarie island. on Scott island viii
be established IA permanent meterolo-
gical and wireless station. but the main
party of about 80 men will go ashore
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-28
Fired Principals Wife
Defies School Board

| GREENWICH. Conn. June 2s.-
1 Mrs. John ]. Fry. who is fighting to
have her husband retained as prin-
to-day filed petition signed by Cos
Cob residents. asking the selectmen
10 call a special town meeting to
lfhresh the matter out. She said that
unless favorable action is taken at this
meeting she will employ counsel and
take the case TO the highest courts.
When Mrs. Fry attempted to hold an
lopen forum on the steps OF her school
last night Policeman Busch told her
she could not use the grounds for that
purpose. She addressed an audience
of 900 persons from n soapbox in a
vacant lot across the way. Her speech
was an arraignment Of School Supt
Andrews. alleging discrimination in
the allotment of salaries by which poor
girls are paid a much larger wage
than teachers from wealthy families.
She charged the School Board with
public sentiment in re-
fusing to recognize three different pc
titions signed by every taxpayer in the
district. asking for Mr.. Frys retention
as principal
Mr.. Fry was dismissed by the School
Board because of Mrs. F'ry's constant
interference with the board and teach
ers. She had been warned by the
School Board and the superintendent
TO keep away from the building. but
refused to comply. Mr.. Fry contends
it will work great hardships on him
should he be obliged to go elsewhere.