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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
CITY MAKES RENE WE'D
EFFORT FOR CANAL.
Chamber of Commerce Gets
On The Job.

As soon as it became known here
that the Federal government had lost
out in its suit with the Hanson Lum-
Der Company at Franklin, and that
the Hanson Canal is not to he made
a part of the micronesia Conal. the
Chamber Of Commerce Of this city
got busy ON the job, and will again
urge the claims Of New IBERIA to be
put on the route of this great water
way
The Commercial Canal leading from
New iberia to the Bay, has all along
been recognized by many Federal
Engineers as the logical link between
the Teche and the Intercoastal route
The fact that the Hanson Canal was
fully completed, however, gave it the
preference until the government lost
the suit last week
At the Chamber of Commerce
meeting on Tuesday evening several
Canal enthusiasts were in attendance.
ready to take up the fight again.
Hon. S. O. NuckolIs, who has been
hard worker all along in this mat
ter, pledged his efforts anew, and
stated that he is ready to go to a
conference in New Orleans with the
U. 5. Engineers at any time.
1t was moved by Clet Girard, sec
onded by Alphonse Davis and carried.
that wire be sent to Hon. f. s..
Broussard and Hon. Whit p. Martin
in Washington, ID. c., informing them
that New Iberia is again in the fight
for the Canal, and enlisting their in
fIuence. 1t was also included in this
motion that the President of the
Chamber of Commerce should com
with the Federal Engineers
in New Orleans, requesting a confer
ence on the Intercoastal Canal pro-
ject.
Dir. II. A. King, who for years was
so hard worker for Iberia's water
ways, and especially this one, is also
to be informed of the renewed posi- |
and the cooperation Of the
City Commission Council enlisted.
1t seems to be the program of the |
to push to completion |
this system of inland waterways. and
New Iberia has bright opportuni- |
ty now to get the Commercial Canal
in the route.
If this be done a deep, wide canal |
will be constructed along the route
Of the present canal, and brought in |
to the Teche, with locks at the Bayou |
1t is impossible to place an esti-
mate on the great value Of this out
let to our city, and we sincerely hope
to see the proposition accepted by |
the government.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
Chicagoan Hatches New Fraud Stunt
He Gets 13 Months.

CHICAGO, April 11.-George /. .
Prescott, "a, wrote letter to Mrs
John French of Montreal describing
his own assassination" and notifying
her that if she would pay SIP in
heritance tax she would receive an
estate of $4,000 which, the letter
stated, Prescott had willed to her.
The letter was signed "R. Gardner" "
Mrs. French sent the money. Later
she received letter signed by Pres
colt himself. Today he confessed in
court he had written both letters.
Judge Lands sentenced him to thir-
teen months in the Leavenworth pen
itentiary.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
LAFAYETTE SCHOOLS CLOSE.
Eight Months Term In That Parish

In a recent issue of the Lafayette
Gazette we read that because Of bad
financial conditions The schools III
Lafayette parish have been ordered
closed on April 2gth
The Parish Board of Education
held special meeting on Tuesday of
this week, and the condition Of the
school funds was thoroughly discuss
ed by the members present.
A committee Of citizens came be-
fore the Board, requesting that some
means be devised for the holding the
schools open until the end of the nine
months terms. But it was shown
that everything possible had already
been done, and that the only thing
left to do was to close down at the
end Of the eighth month.
With the schools Of iberia parish
running the full nine months every
year, we cannot help but regret the
unfortunate condition in our neigh
boring parish. Nor can we refrain
from pointing out this incident to
those of Iberia who very often com
pare our affairs here disparagingly
with those in our sister city.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
CONTRACT SIGNED FOR
1922 CHAUTAUQUA,
Chamber Of Commerce
Guarantees Amount.

Another Chautauqua has come and
gone Taking all things mto consider
alton, thc feeling of the eciwra pub
lic Is much Nor, faNorahl, #. tb4
loF'h "i entertainment after the show
l"E h''oe inns year thu over before
ENe'E n'mher "n the program was
carried ont IN fuII, mst advertt-
go, an' every performance more than
'0.l'i'' loe promises mad" for it.
'o0' especially Interested ln Sc
curing return engagement az EIli-
son" mite S program for ucXt year,
aitef mueR consideration and discus
9i'"' 'ee'ded that an entirely differ
eht Plan should be employed for
guaranteeing the contract for 1922
Inc ilrst part OF the new plan was
70 get the necessary seven hundred
season tickets pledged IN advance
rms work was started by some of
the ladies on FRIDAY evening headed
by MISS Rita Soulier, Secretary of
the chamber OF Commerce, Mrs II
n. fharr, MISS Louise Taylor, Miss
1atheflhe tfalg and Mrs. j L Per
fy.
Saturday night the work was COM
pieted' between the first and second
aets ol the comedy, Nothing But
! ne Truth. The enthusiastic audi
ehce that fllled to capacity the large
tent' responded heartily to the re
quest Tor pledges, SO that in a few
minutes the required number were all
spoken Ton
II renamed then to arrange for
1he signing ot the guarantee.
instead OF putting thus endorse
meht up TO number OF individual
II was decided that the
'hanher OF commerce. representing
as II does, every ciVlc interest Of New
1heria' couid without oYerstepping
us authority, sign the contract
Tres. II W. Carver called a special
heetihg OF the Board OF Directors
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
HIGH SCHOOL ENTERS
STATE CONTESTS,
Representatives Chosen For
Each Event.

/
Two Of the most important event
connected with high school life an
the rallies held yearly in Larayctt
| and in Baton Rouge II Is the III
tention of the students and faculty o
the high school to send representa-
tives to both to take part in the VA
rious events and it is expected ais,
Shat large delegation Of students
and teachers will accompany thes,
representatives
The rally at Lafayette will tax,
place Saturday, April 23rd The af
ternoon will be devoted to field acti.
vities and the evening will be giver
over to literary contests. Those whC
will represent the New Iberia High
School at Lafayette are as follows
Miss Janice Schartf. Grafton; Misses
Lillian Schexnayder and Eunice Del
cambre, Mcssrs. James SuberbieIle
and George Dupuy, Quartet; Messrs
George Dupuy, Clarence Dclcambrc,
Vaughn Taylor, Daniel Gonzales, Ed
win Green and Vernon Belangcr,
Athletic Events.
In order to send a representative
to Baton Rouge which will carry off
as many honors for the school as
possible the students have elected to
raise the necessary expenses in sever
al ways
The students of each grade have
agEecd to make and sell candy on
certain days to their own members,
the proceeds of which will 90 to this
fund This sum will be augmented
by the profits realized on the moving
pictures and vaudeville to be given
Friday, April 22nd, at the EIks
Theatre.
The program on this day will con
sist of feature picture and several
numbers of vaudeville. Some Of
these numbers will be given with the
view Of aceuainting the people of
New Iberia with the nature of the
contests which the pupils will enter.
The opening chorus will portray the
spirit of the school and ambition of
the contestants.
There will be playlet entitled,
"Mrs. Pot and The Law" with the
following cast of characters:
George Dupuy, Bertha Sullivan, Amy
Gates, Janice Scharff and Vernon
Belanger. The Quartet which will
sing at Lafayette and also at Baton
Rouge will present their selection to
the public as will the two who will
the school in defamation,
Miss Louise Arnandez and Mr.. Jacob
Landry. The pupils in the lower
grades in the high school building
will also offer a pleasing number.
The faculty and students are work
ing earnestly to make this program
a success in order that worthy de
legation may be sent to Baton Rouge
All are confident that these repre-
will return with laureIs
for themselves and the school.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFIC.
ERS, PROTESTANT CEMETERY
ASSOCIATION.

The second Monday in May, com
ing this day on the 9th is always the
time for the annual election.
Surely after so many years of eX-
perience not any of the members will
forget to be present, Monday the 9th
of May, at a o'clock at the usual
place of meeting.
MARY L. POMEROY, Secty.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16

A torpid liver needs an overhauling
with Herbine. It's benefits are i'm
mediately apparent. Energy takes
the place Of laziness, appetite reutnrs,
and the hour of rest brings with it
sound, refreshing sleep. Price, 60c.
Sold By ESTORGE DRUG co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
No. Six-SiXty-Six

This 10 prescription prepared especially
for MALARIA or CHilLS & FEVER.
Five or six doses will break any case, and
Il taken then as tonic the Fever will not
return 1t acts on the liver better. fhan
Calo14ef and does not eripe or sickcn. 2sc
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1921-04-16
Ladies' ---MiIIinery Work

desire to announce TO
the Public that | am now con-
ducting the business of repairing
and re-modelling ladies hats and
will appreciate any work gwen
me, assuring efficient and salts
factory work. | will also take
orders for new hats. My pres
ent location is No. 120 Jeffer-
son Street. Phone 579.
Mrs. S. K. MURPHY E,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-22
WILL PRESENT PAGEANT
 OF BIRTH OF CHRIST

Something different in the way of a Christmas entertainment is to bc given this year at the Central Baptist church in a pageant entitled The Birth of Christ which is to be presented Sunday evening at T.S0. With about 90 members of the Sunday school participating.
 The pageant presents the Christmas story in an impressive manner, beginning with a scene that shows pilgrims on their way to Bethlehem, muttering and grum- bling at the expressions of the Roman government. Three Pharisees discuss the hope of Israel in the coming of the long promised king. and the shepherds are shown in the fields. where they hear as if in a dream. the distant music Of the angelic chorus and receive the announce ment of the birth of the Saviour.
 The shepherds spread the joyful t;dings to the pilgrims, the star flashes into their view, and the kings from tue orient ar. rive to seek the king. all paying adoratior around the manager cradle where Tn, Child is watched over by his mothef The music for the scenes IS by ths church quartette.
 Among those participating in the page ant are Judge Allyn l.. Brown, Judge H H. Pettis. Judge John H. Barnes, Deacor F. D. Vergason, 4. F. Wyman. DonalC Gildersleeve, Douglas Hunt, ReginalJ Ashley, Mrs. Carl W. Brown Mrs. I. D Rough, Miss Helen kilborn, Mrs WiAi Hill, Miss Freda Moves and others.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-22
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS

weeks ago, when the force of employees was increased by a dozen or more. These extra employees have been temporarily laid off,
 Christmas exercises in which the up-
 wards of 400 pupils of St. James pa rochial school will participate have been planned to mark the end of the term: The school, which is under the direction of the Sisters of St. Joseph, will close tomorrow for the holiday recess. Rita Brodeur, II months old daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brodeur, died Wednesday at their home in Wau- regan.
 Mrs. Myrtice Blanchard of DayvilEs 1 is patient at the Day Kinrball hospital 1 in Putnam, where on Tuesday she under went an operation for appendicitis. Mrs. 1 Blanchard was reported on Wednesday
 as resting comfortably.
 1 State Officer A. W. Williams was call 1 ed to North Woodstock Wednesday
 morning to investigate the circumstances surrounding the. holding of Miss Olive { Marcy. 20, by a masked and armed ban | dit
 | There is at least ore bit of encour- ! agement with which Danielson people 1 may face the winter and that is that 1 there is no prospect Of coal shortage 1 here this year. The supply on hand and l in sight is reported as practically sufh- cient for the entire winter. 1 Just enough snow to cover the ground came in an early morning storm of We'd 1 nesday and most of this disappeared in l travelled places during tho day. Manicure ssts-S1.50 to SIS; come in ] Nose the Drugeist.-adv, When the n.ils close here Saturday
 they Will not resume operations until next Tuesday morning. giving the ern- ployes two ana a half days respite iron 1 their labors Banks and stores also vii
 be closed all day Monday
 ] Another deluge or mail, incoming anf outgoing, was handled at the Danielsor | postotf7ce during Wednesday, That many gre acting on the good advice to ma: the Christmas packages early is attest ed by the number of gift packages tha. came through and were sent out or Wednesday.
 The temperature dropped nearly 20 de | grees in two hours Wednesday afternoon frosting the windows of homes and bus mess places for the first time during thu present week.
 i Good people who have been gotnl about town and inqIiring for weeks pas nave Nt2L IS pt44tN GU lo bS d A"Il4 Co4ll plete list Of the needy families of tn
 borough and much will be done for then
 between now and the end of the week. In the alarms that came in during tn gale of Thursday afternoon there was warning that chimneys should be give attention if such fires are to be averted-
 and chimney fires frequently result il
 disastrous damage to property.
 Eggs continue scarce all through thi
 territory; that is, fresh laid eggs. Ther
 Is a plentiful supply of storage eggs
 however.
 , Next week is the last week durin
 which 1921 markers on automobiles ma
 be used in Connecticut, a fact that urging many owners to send in thei
 registration fees for 1922.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-22
BRIEF STATE NEWS

MiddIetown.-Capt. F. W. Anderson of the local Salvation Army corps stated this week that there are at least 50 cases of destitution in Middletown.
 New Britain.-The New Britain Milf taTy band has elected officers as follows: Bandmaster, Vito DiFronzo: assistant bandmaster, James c. Gozzo; president Fred Sorho; secretary, Michael S1luzio {; treasurer, Thomas Barber.
 Stannford.-A New York surrogate court item reads: Williams. Sarah F. Gntestate in Stamford, Conn. June 3. 1920}-Estate S3O1,934. taxable in New York S231.126, consisting of shares in Baker 6 Williams common. S1O9.1SS, and the same, preferred, $93, 3,5OO. The entire estate goes to her brother. Charles F. Williams, of 65 South street. Stamford
 Hartford.-Francis E. Duly of this city has been chosen leader Of the fresh man debating team at Holy Cross college in the coming sophomore-freshman an- nual debate for a prize of $40. He has also been picked as a member of the col lege lecture team which will tour Massa- chusetts this winter.
 Hartford.-Sentenced to eight years in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta for raising and passing $2 federal reserve
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-22
DIED

RANDALL-In North Stonlngton. Dec 20, 1921. Henry E.. Randall aged 63 years.
 Funeral services at his late home Friday afternoon at l o'clock. WATERS - In Hanover, Dec. 20, 1921. Jane Waters, widow of Henry J. Waters. aged Q years and months Funeral at her late home in Hanover Friday afternoon, Dec 23. at o'clock. Burial in Hanover cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-22
FEDERAL AID FOR
 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION

Of the $75,O00.000 appropriated for Federal aid in highway construction provided in the act of November 9 last. SPA, 4,3T5,0OO is now available and $4S, 75O, 900 will be available on Jan uary 1, next, according to figures fur nished by Col. Arthur Woods, of the presidents conference on unemploy- ment. These amounts are in addition to the $500, 900 unexpended balance from former acts giving Federal aid in highway constr uction, a total of S141, ,625. GOO. It is expected that the va rious States will match these funds to the extent of at least S125.000, 900. making the total Federal aid road work for 1922 more than S25O. .000. 900.
 The Bureau of. Public Roads has figures showing that other State and county road construction, in which the Federal Government will not partici- pate, will bring the grand total to ap- proximately s65O, 900 GOO for 1922. This does not include street construction in cities.
 Secretary Hoover of the department of commerce has urged the governors of the various states to let as many contracts as possible foh highway con- struction. His purpose is not to suggest
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-22
BORN

BULL-In West Hartford, daughter to
 MT. and Mrs. Eabert Bull (Maria Hard
 ing, formerly of Lyme).
 BEAUDOIN-In Westerly, R. I. Dec 16, 1921. daughter, Celia Delma, to MT. and Mrs. Joseph Beaudoin.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-22

Universal Cry Of Economy From every community in the countT, where the question of public cSpendi ture arises there goes up the cry zog economy Harrisburg Telegraph.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-22
COMFORT CIRCLE MEMBERS
 HOLD ANNUAL. MEETING

Wednesday afternoon the annual meet ing of Comfort Circle of the Kings Daughters was held with the leader. Mrs Albert T. Utley, 143 Mckinley avenue, ten members being present.
 Various reports were read by tha ot- fcers. Mrs. Wilbur B. Purvis, of Bay onne, \. J., daughter of Mrs. Utley. was secretary pro tenn. as the regular s"cre- tary Mrs Akron D. Lewis had resigned. Mrs. Utley, the leader and Mrs J. H. Allen, vice leader, declining -e-elec- tion after fifteen years efficient service new officers were elected as follows Leader, Mrs. Stanton w. Brown vice leader. Mrs. William H. Gear; secretary. Mrs. II. F. Cole; treasurer, Mrs Will liam IL Baker, (re-elected) chairman Of work committee, Mrs. E. L. Green. Among other business during the inte- resting meeting was the appropriation of money from the treasury to aid the Salvation Army, and United Workers and the Backus hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-22

If you don't care for the things you can't obtain you will be fairly happy.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-22
DANIELSCN

At All Hallows' church at Moosup on Wednesday morning three masses-one a solemn high mass of requiem-were said simultaneously at the funeral of Mrs. Caroline Barriere who died in Moo sup Sunday. Rev. J. IT. Comtois was celebrant of the solemn mass of re pulem with Rev. A. Belanger of Hart ford deacon and Rev John Roux. Nj. &, of St. James church. Danielson. sub deacon. -Rev. J. c. Mathieu of the Sa- cred Heart church at Wauregan and Rev. Edward Nathieu assistant at All Hallows' church, were ceebrants of the other masses. Such service is ex- tr5mely rare in Catholic churches in this part of New England, but of common occurrence in Canada, where Mrs. Bar riere was born.
 The service was attended by many relatives and friends, including a de,e- Eat'on from the Ste. Anne society. of which Mrs. Barriera Waa member. Burial was in Sacred Heart cemetery at Waurcsaa. The bearers Were Peter La 'al,es, Alexander I.ayallec John Laval Ice. Joseph TPtreault Frederick Gag nee and George Blanchard Louis E Kennedy wz< the funeral director.
 On the wings Of a gale that swept out or ru1 northwest. Wednesday afternoon after quick shift of the wind from the southeast there -caIuo a message that au- tumn was missing and that winter wal officially a-r.E c to remain for con siderable n-~.oG, Incidentally the gale l- shl-r order started trouble for the v--r service r,uOnanies. which have had more than their share Of knocks durine f.s past few weeks. and developed one fr- cali. v@ar at , o'clock the depart w1Ht vas called out to sUbGue 8 blaz' 'r- chimney at dwelling ,5use own r5 h. --- Y N.. Y. r. and IT. R. R. com -arv. Railroad street. The 7ro was U-ou--ti- cEtueuisLej. Window pane, crashed a~J blinds were tor-, off by th, gale. wHet attained high vs5ocIy early lg .Hs evening. and limbs tha We're s5rc'r 'r tried in storms 1f the pas f.w weeks came tumbl'uc down undel The .orce of rto blow.
 The fre-su had barely returned tC tHs central station when another alarn from Box { 2 called thcm out again a s.sT
 The serond fire was at what is knowr as tle Hiram WathereN property. nov owned by Attorney Arthur c. Bill. an. close by where the department had bee1 called for The first alarm. on Railroa, street. A chimney was afire in this cas and was eXtinguished without damage being done TO the property.
 Notwithstanding thc intense cold way that had seized this section. Daniels0l vas well represented Wednesday even Ing at tho entertainment given in tn United Baptist church at East Killiugl hr the children of the schools at tha place. The affair was all that had bee Nredic'ed for it and proved very pleas Ing Co tho large number in attendance A csntata and Christmas tree were tn special features of the evening.
 At East KllIingIy the plant of the As septic Products company is operating 0 full time schedule, though orders ar somewhat diminished from the manne in which they were being received fe7
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-22

notes raised to s1O bills. Victor Vorones- ky Of Hartford tainted in the United States court the other day, and after be- ing carried from the court room into the office of the United States marshal lay in state of collapse for nearly half an hour before he could stand and walk out of the building. He was taken to the Hartford jail.
 Brist01.-Prof. Tracy Peck. who died in Rome, Italy, recently. left an estate of s50,000. His will, made in Bristol iu July, 1919, was offered for probate al New Haven. Miles Lewis Peck of Brisio is named as executor. By tho will al books concerning the Younger Pliny ana the volume "Correntarii Pii Secundi' an, all the Greek and Roman volumes i. Prof. Peck's library are to go 10 Val, college, while other books and picture. are to go to a son-in-law, Rev. W. A Roswell, of Hindaie. H.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-22

that States enter on road building in winter weather, but he points out that if contracts are let now they will pro- vide a basis upon which contractors can order tools, machinery. and scp- plies. Winter work will result from these orders. and to that extent un- employment will be relieved.
 '''This country says Col. Woods. 'hss a sufficient width in latitude to make out door work possible in some par- Of it all the year around. and there never was q time when this advantage could be used to more benefit 10 ths people Of the United States. than -igs. now
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-22
CHESTERFIELD

People from here attended the dance given in Jordan Tuesday evening.
 There was a dance at the Eureka Social club Thursday evening. Hanneys or chestra furnished music.
 Ruth Morgan. Florence Powers, Jacob Ableman and Walter Cornell attended a dance given by Byron Ames in Salem Friday evening.
 Miss Sophia Ginsburg of New York has been spending her vacation with Helen Kaplan.
 James Miner of New London spent Sunday with AIr. and Mrs. Fred Nor gan.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Coffey entertained relatives from Norwich and Bridgeport Sunday.
 Mrs. c. J. Tinker who has been i'll with quinsy, is improving.
 If you don't care for the things you can't obtain YOU will be fairly happy
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-22
NO LIGHTED CANDLES IN THE
 WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS EVE

Washington, Dec. 21.-There will be no lighted candles in the White House Christmas Eve as a result of the pro- test of George P. Muidaur, general agent for the Safety Underwriters Laborator- ies, an organization created to foster means for fire prevention.
 This assurance was given in tele- gran tonight to MT Muldaur from Sec retary Christian which said:
 There will be no lighted candles in
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-22
CUT THIS oUT-1r IS WORTH MONEY

Cut out this slip, enclose with Sc and mail it to Foley & Co. 2S3j Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IT,, writing your name and ad- dress clearly. You will receive in return a trial package contsin ming Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. for coughs. colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills. for pains in sides and back rheumatism, backache kidney and bladder ailments and Foley Cathartic Tablets, wholesome and thor ougnly cleansing cathartic for constipa- ton. biiousness headaches, and sluggish bowels. Lee & Osgood Co.