Probate sale notice and local political notes in Louisiana column
Advertisements list a probate sale of Michael Pithon including an orange orchard and lakefront lots. Local politics mention Geo H Wella in the tenth senatorial district and a convention call omitting representatives. Notices from S D Read about legal services in Calcasien and Cameron parishes. A brief health ad for M P Young Co vegetable tonic bitters and a call for subscribers to settle arrears. Revellec the succession sale is noted as taking place today.
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Revellec
Michael Pithon
Soe
Grant parish prisoners case verdict delay noted
In a Grant parish case dated June 6, Beckwith A was sent to the jury after a lengthy charge by Tadge Woolls. The jury retired at 6 30 PM, but by 11 PM they had not agreed, and Judge Woolf, staying to receive the verdict, directed they be kept together for the night.
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Grant Parish
Sth
Beckwith
Tadge Woolls
Woolf
Too Ty In Call For Convention At Lake Charles
A fragmented notice discusses a convention call for Lake Charles with odd timing. It notes only twelve days for delegates in each ward and that mail communication may delay notice in several wards. The piece expresses concern about delays and the lack of broad outreach.
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Lake Charles
Ohana
Democratic Call for District Convention in Calcasieu
A letter condemns holding a parish convention to choose a Senatorial candidate. It argues senatorial picks belong to a district convention with fair consultation of all parishes, warning against ex parte action. The piece endorses George H. Wells, Hig., as the Democratic choice and urges united support in November.
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Calcasien
St. Landry
Lafayette
Cameron
Cualeasieu
Executive Democratic Committee
United States
Democratic Executive Committee
George H. Wells
Hig
State Senate
Congress elects on a 1 vote margin in telegram race
A Democratic shift is reported as Wasnixoto Jane and Nasmith race to gain a telegram majority aided by party lines. The Attorney General rules a white woman marrying across the country is to be treated as a U.S. member, while Forshey and Hebert brief the New Chamber of Commerce on passage of a Port St. Philip bill. The House rejected moving the Civil Fights bill to the Judiciary Committee, marking a setback for the measure.
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Wasnixoto
Jane
Nasmith
United States
Democratic Parish Convention Delegates Named 1874
A 1874 Calcasien parish notice calls for ward meetings to elect delegates to a Democratic party convention at Lake Charles Louisiana on June 25 to choose a State Senate candidate. Ward representation ranges from two to six delegates per ward plus voting instructions for the convention. The document also notes social option election results reducing distilleries and affecting local business.
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Democratic Party
Calcasien
Cleot
Lake, Charles
Louisiane
State Senate
Bacoud
Sax Faasxcraco
Saveral Distilleriva
Vntt
Calcasien Parish Senate race debated by residents
Public letters reveal candidate consent under pressure from St. Landry voters stating a pledge to end majority rule, while denials of offensive bills and calls for honest legislation reflect parish concerns. Three candidates announce while reflecting backwoods views on accountability and convention absence.
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Heho
Dyan Sim—Tt
Chammlyas
Bt. Landish
Ats
Pete See Ells
Republicans edge rivals in renewed party unity
In a fragmented scene, Deseo and other factions aligned with the Republicans on a single platform. Republicans have controlled the field for twelve years, and the plan aims to shift influence away from Upix hands.
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Deseo
Rablicans
Upix
Candidates column announces multiple local political runs
We are authorized to announce ALE RIED for Sheriff and Dr. WILLIAM H. KIRKMAN for State Senator along with other filings. George H. and WM. A. Robertson also declare candidacies, including A. B. Jones for Parish Judge Calcasien Parish, in the upcoming November election of 1874.
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Aleried
William H. Kirkman
Tont
Calcasien
Cameron
Lafarsette
St. Landry
Office of
Benatat
Paulcrie
Paris
George H
State Senate
WM. A. Robertson
A. B. Jones
Calensiay
Parish
Public auction of estate lands in Calcasieu parish 1874
The Sheriff of Calcasieu Parish announces a public sale under the order of the parish court. On July 9, 1874, items from the deceased Joseph Reed succession will be offered at the residence near Bayou Nexpiqué, including 621 acres of land, a dwelling, farm buildings, livestock, a shot gun, house furniture, and other household effects.
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State OF Louisiana
Aalcasind
William M. Nicholson
Honorale Parish
Calcasion
West Fork
Louisiana
Panian
Calcasiru
Joseph Reed
Calcasiett Parish
Bayou Nexpiqué
Anid
Bayou Nezpique
William’ Reed
Mary Ellen
Private School Opened by Mrs Landry in Lake Charles
Mrs Theodule Landry operates a private school for four girls in Lake Charles offering French and English instruction. Terms set at 60 per month.
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Theodule Landry
Lake Charles
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Geo. H. Wella
Fay
Bono
S.D. Read
Leesburg
Cameron Parish
Louisiang
Cameron Parishes
Constantinople
M. P. Young & Co
Carcasien
W.H. Kincan
Omoy Dern Pets
Snaesee Eae & Cand
Pamply
D. Ruk
Leesburg, Cameron Parish
Wnd
Caleassed
Neven
le Reid
A. L. Ried, Sherif
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