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Mardi Gras Drawing Paid Grand Prize in 1887 Lottery
The 213th Grand Monthly Drawing of The Louisiana State Lottery was held in New Orleans on Mardi Gras day February 7 1887. Prize winners included First Capital Prize $150000 ticket No 42512 Second Capital $50000 and Third $20000 with multiple tenths and various holders across Missouri Michigan Illinois California and Philadelphia. Information about the next drawing offered.
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Nace
Jane
Academy OF Music
New Orleans
Tuebday
Gen'ls
G. T. Beauregard
Jubal A. Farly
M. A. Dauphin
Robert, Poutz
Frankfort
Mich
Nat'l Bank of
Michigan City
Ind
Nat'l Bank
Geo. J. Johnson
Baraga
William Coach
San Francisco
Cal
Louisiana Nat'l Bank
Anglo-California Bank, Limited
Matthew Steffens
Harrison St
Chicago
L. Carter
Santa Clara
John B. Truitt
Winchester
Ill
A. G. Drobish
Lincoln
L. F. Cooper
Cleveland