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Newspaper

The Weekly Echo

Location

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1875

Page

2

Fowteree Homicide In Post Office Aimed At Englishman

Last Friday noon John Beal a young Englishman was shot in the post office by Jules Guidry a nail space driver He died about ten hours later Guidry surrendered to Mayor Meyer who oversaw the post office and was jailed by the sheriff The homicide will be judicially investigated and no comment is given.

John Beal Way Jules Gidry Beal Guidry Hinuelf Meyer

The Democracy and Radicalism in the Kentucky Debate

The piece argues the radical party hides crimes by dividing Democrats over currency and reform. It cites Stevenson in Louisville endorsing constitutional Federal Government, condemns the radical push for a force bill and State overreach, and urges unity to preserve constitutional governance and avoid presidential defeat. It cites Maryland and Kentucky papers urging equal care for agriculture, manufacture, and commerce, noting transportation and tariffs burden workers and farmers alike.

Commonwealth Radical Party Democratic Party Sherman Bentwell Radical Stevenson Jouisville Teriff Nurrency Banking Childs Washington Ee Democratic Pa Ang Aia Congress Bayard Eaton Kernin Randolph East West Kentucky Ohio

Heirs of Valliere Sue U S Over Six Million Acres

In the Western District of Missouri a suit is filed by heirs of Don Joseph Valliere, a 1796 Spanish captain, seeking six million acres of land across Arkansas and Missouri valued at about 15 million dollars. The case names the United States as defendant and cites historic grants and surveys dating to the late 18th century.

United States Missouri Don Joseph Valliere Arkansas St. Louis Wm. H. Daryea Brooklyn Don Carlos Trudeau Don Joseph Valliére Valliere France Louisiana Surveyor-General's Office New Orleans Don Jo

Grangers and Democats on Tariff and Fairness

The piece argues farmers and other groups deserve equal care under policy. It accuses politicians of abusing the Grangers for gain, while Democrats reject demagogy and insist farmers manufacturers and merchants share protection and burdens alike. The text frames unity across classes as essential to national needs.

Military notes in Tennessee towns prepare for Centennial

The Courier Journal reports Tennessee towns organize infantry units for the Centennial celebration in Philadelphia. A brigaded force, disciplined and uniformed, will travel next year to rival troops from across the country, with early papers noting their progress.

Paneauies Philadelphia Tennessee Courier-Sournal

Lake Charles Man George A. Peake Died at 42

George A. Peake died at his Lake Charles residence on the ninth of this month at age 42. He was known in the community and leaves a grieving family. The death comes as a sudden loss to friends and neighbors.

Lake Charles George A. Peake

Special Jury Term Notice for Calcasien District Court

On September first a special jury term is scheduled in Lake Charles for the Sixth Judicial District. Judge Morgan and Clerk Asa Ryan issue the order, directing public notice and attendance for jurors. Deputy Clerk Fetes A. aoe confirms the proceedings.

Ann Ryan Lth Calcasien Sin Lake Charles HN J. Morgan Judicial District Sth Judibay Isteidt Asa Ryan Fetes A. Aoe

Jury Drawn for Calcasien Parish Special Term in 1876

J A Kinder and officials in Calcasien Parish Louisiana proceed to the Lake Charles courthouse to draw jurors for a September 1 1876 special term of the district court James H Hussey James K Pebkina Wilson Hendricks Allen W Jourdan James Bennett John W Russell Clinton G Shoff John D McMahon Ursin Carriere John C Bilbo cent George Disho James Mahaffey Edward 8 Krastcois Vin Herford Emile Amede Corbello Lewis Joseph Boudreaux Wm H Patrick H Sanders Richard John A Hyatt Pransois Hebert Jr Godefroi Manuel Wm J Aiile ham M Rion Levi Jones Elias T Barrentine Price Maen Jon Gil listed as jurors as of July 20 Deputy Clerk J A Kinder

A. Kinder Julien Richard David Jon Reid Calcasien Lake Charles Nail Parish A. D. Morgan John J O Court Ana Lis Hon W. L. Hutchins James I Ryan Ora Wid Court iPtember A.D James H. Hussey James K. Pebkina Wilson Hendricks Allen W. Jourdan James Bennett John W. Russell Clinton G. Shoff John D. McMahon Ursin Carriere Johin C. Bilbocent George Disho James Mahaffey Edward Krastcois Herford Emile Amede Corbello Lewis Jseph Boudreaux Wm H. Patrick H. Sanders Richard John A. Hyatt Pransois

Frank Moor Surveyor Absent From Lake Charles Job

Frank Moor of Lake Charles Louisiana noted as surveyor Abd Olvil Byginera to attend to all work during June 27, B71 job printing of old description and related notes.

Frank Moor Lake Charles Louisiana Abd Olvil Byginera

New Bakery Ad With Needle Work Offer in Louisiana

An 1875 notice advertises needle work and embroidery services priced at $2.9 per month payable at month end. Applicants are directed to visit the office of Lewis Leveque in Bay Lake Cheries, Louisiana, dated August 19, 1875.

Lewis Leveque Bay Lake Cheries Louisiana

Use of Arrivals ASD Depar Leaves New Thoria Times

The notice outlines schedule departures on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at 6 a m from New Thoria, with arrivals seven days later at 8 p m. It also mentions Charles service on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at 6 p m to New Iberia arriving next day at 6 a m. Mail coaches offer passenger service at specified rates between New Iberia and surrounding locales.

New Thoria Tharepa Alee Saul Charles New Iberia Wolslits

Public notice of contracts for repairs in his line

A respectful public notice states he will take contracts for all repairs in his line and guarantees satisfaction. The item notes patronage and includes a date reference July 16, 1875, with a ledger-like code 21, 4879-1y.

Obert N. Dupfa Seeks Building Contracts in Lake Charles

Architect and builder Obert N. Dupfa announces to the people of Lake Charles that he will take all kinds of contracts for building and offers to take work tendered him free of charge. All business in his line will receive dispatch and interest. February 14 notice.

Lake Charles Hk Ae Bis Hine

Parish notice withdrawn and sale terms stated

Notice withdrawn but details indicate a sale plan beginning at 10. The text references a balance on twelve credits with note execution and interest, with terms involving a parish, expanse, and a sale in a magistrate context. The fragmentary wording limits precise names or dates.

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