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Newspaper
The Weekly Echo
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1869
Page
2
The Echo notes Thaddeus Mayo’s obligation to Judge Porter and G. W. Hudspeth and advertises Louis Fisher selling his stock below cost to make room for a larger purchase. It laments a poor season for vegetables and fish, cites delays in mail service, and urges better mail handling by the postmaster at Vermilionville or Mermentau.
The preliminary examination of Moses Hochwald for the murder of Dr. Wm. C. Underwood concluded after four days. Judge D. J. Reid ruled the murder charge not sustained but ordered Hochwald to post bond for manslaughter at the coming District Court. Public sentiment favored Hochwald.
Readers must not neglect payment or discontinuation notices. Publishers may continue sending papers until charges are settled. Moving without notice makes subscribers responsible. Refusing to take a paper or leaving it uncalled for is evidence of intent to avoid. Postmasters must report uncollected papers every three months. Under federal law, papers are not charged parish postage.
A fragment discusses finding one’s proper role in labor and leadership within a growing nation. It asserts every branch of science and business needs both head and hand, and notes the value of broad capability over mere expertise. A Texas item reports Mr. James Harrison from Eagle Pass to San Antonio, mentioning a death near the road and a family connection.
A garbled fragment shows someone saying do not pelt up it barking at you and that they are picking up too many items. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear context or names.
A chaotic incident described by the Crescenta newspaper notes a man seizing a shotgun and firing during a home attack that left a father mother and sister mortally wounded. Fire broke out as residents attempted escape, one girl trapped by smoke and injury, while George, delirious in pursuit, was captured and jailed.
The article discusses Cuban reactions to the North and South conflict, noting they criticized both sides yet showed sympathy for the South. It argues Cubans habitually denounced rebellion but later sought to align with the South, seeking aid and political shelter as the war wore on. It reflects on sentiments of refugee swarms and the shifting allegiances during upheaval.
A jumble of OCR remnants describes a dramatic facial and pose analysis noting a bold stance, pale corals, and a wearied expression. It mentions squared elbows, a hollow chest effect, and a consumptive look with a pale line and flushed eyelids in a period style.
Apts issue fare tickets to emers and foreigners seeking entry to America with plans for action and settlement.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a settlement or decision near an area called Haul Pit with unclear proper nouns and damaged wording. No identifiable people, organizations, or dates are reliably readable.
An old promotional passage extols the Rural New Yorker as a national, well edited, richly illustrated weekly. It highlights its broad content from agriculture and horticulture to literature, music, and youth news, praising its editors, contributors, and value for local papers and merchants.
Notice to all papers that the estate of Loni Saltier is cancelled and the bond of the estate is terminated. Clerk’s office records confirm finalization and discharge of liabilities. Given under signature by the district clerk.
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