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Newspaper
The Weekly Echo
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1874
Page
2
Sabscribers will notify the proprietor of irregularities in the Wrexan Eno. Morgan arrives from Opelousas and Goodwin from Washington. The steamer Stonewall is under repair and Captain Riggs will coordinate with readers. Seeds, produce, and fruit trade ads appear along with promotions for local services and land sales.
A July regatta draws crowds from across parishes despite sultry heat and a sudden capsize of the Jack Harkaway. Mollie wins windward, Sallie and Nancy Ray follow. judges call for a second trial in a month for a $60 cup. A Louisiana white voter union is urged to defeat radical rule, with Alexandria to host a state convention under Democratic colors.
Died at Plaquemine Bind in the 30th at time Mr Enocs Hares aged 65 years.
A fragmentary 1874 notice lists names and places including Calcasion, Lafi, St. Landry, and GEO. H. WELLS, Lake Charles, dated January 26. The garbled OCR suggests a democracy or election related reference with unclear roles for elites and Cameron.
A truncated notice announces REID as a candidate for reelection as Sheriff in November. It mentions upcoming election events and a call for votes, with garbled names and places reflecting OCR issues.
Public notices announce William H. Kirkman as a candidate for State Senator of the Tenth Emerasia district with Calcasion Camorang and St Lanstro parishes, aiming for the November 1874 election. George H. Welts declares candidacy for State Senate. WM. A. Robertson as Parish Judge announces B. Jones as Parish Judge candidate for Calcasy Parish in the forthcoming November election.
Fragmentary text mentions desire for sales and retail items, with references to goods and buyers. It is unclear and garbled, but suggests transactions and delays. No clear entities, dates, or outcomes are discernible from the damaged OCR.
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