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Newspaper

The Weekly Echo

Location

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1868

Page

2

Local Judicial District and Parish Election Notes 1868

The notice lists candidates for the Eighth Judicial District and parish offices in Calcasieu Vermillion St Landry and Lafayette. It names A Barley B D Etilette J Boxo George W Hudspeth James M Porter TACOB RYAN and David J Read as candidates with elections set for April 17 and 18, 1868 in various parishes.

A. Barley Eighth Judicial District Calcasieu Vermillion Bt Landry Wid Lafayette B.D. Ebtilette Eighth Judicial Cul Wae Vermillion St. Landry Tafayette

Lewis Smith Nominated for Parish Judge in Calcasieu

The notice names Lewis Smith as a candidate for Parish Judge in Calcasieu Parish. Election to be held on the 17th and 18th inst. The announcement indicates a formal political nomination and upcoming polling dates.

Rutland Seeks Parish Judge Post in Election

We are authorized to announce W. R. Rutland Esq candidate for the office of Parish Judge for this parish. Election on the 17th and 18th inst.

Tacob Ryan Lewis Smith Calcasiew W. R. Rutland, Esq

SOHN READ ASIN CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF PARISH

Authorization declares CHARLES GLASS a candidate for Merlot District Court in Culcasien Parish. Election officials note dates April 174 and 18th, with board chairman confirming candidacy for Parish Judge. The town vendor hints at bargains and a general sale of assorted goods.

Registration Dispute Over Registry Decisions and Political Influence

The article reports on a contested registry process within a military district where the late Commanding General overruled rejections, enabling former applicants to reapply. It criticizes the Chairman of the board of registers for political ambitions and asserts that appeals may bypass other boards. The piece cites dates, legal terms, and calls for timely registry submissions before the deadline.

Wistaken Res Judiegta Board of Registers Supreme Court Gonalay Toms Boards of Registry Wad Sherman United States Congress North

Judge Bailey and impeachment debate in early court coverage

The article discusses Judge Bailey’s candidacy and reputation, noting Yale training and legal mastery. It covers the Opelousas Courier election dates, impeachment trial developments, and questions about the presidency, court authority, and Mr Chase’s proper title amid Senate proceedings.

Sree Mr. Chase United States the Herald Chase Ignorin

Woman and man clash over delusions in a card scene

A brief card image or caption depicts the theme of a woman clinging to delusion while a man offers an embrace, suggesting a tense interaction about belief and affection. The fragment hints at emotional conflict and human vulnerability without further context.

Railroad link to Sabine Texas proposed by local leaders

Rejoicing circulates over a definite proposition by responsible parties to rapidly complete the city Sabine Texas railroad connection. Gen T L Price and Mer P M Chateau are named as leaders in a plan for a ten year lease and thirty month construction provided bondholders subscribe to the stock.

Sabine Texas T. L. Price Mer. P.M. Chateau St. Pie Vale Dlemen Ener Gubporibe

Crescent horn dispute confounds local council

A fragmented OCR snippet hints at a local governance issue involving horns and a crescent motif. The readable words suggest a dispute or agitation around a symbolic or ceremonial horn on a crescent display, but specifics are unclear from the fragment. Authorities have not released a formal statement.

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