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Newspaper
The Weekly Echo
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1874
Page
2
Fragmentary list mentions Mernienton and individuals Niblett P Heeny and Cameron Frvish with no clear event or action. Reads as a partial roster or notice listing names without context or dates. Further readable details needed to identify roles or affiliations.
A fragmentary notice set mentions an information request in Cameron parish, the Supreme Court session dates in Opelousas, and Democratic candidate Governor Wells likely to stay home by the 14th. It notes a court affirming a district judgment in the Hoozer case and thanks for a Times and Picayune copy, with an upcoming parish trial and a celery cure for nervousness from a Practical Farmer correspondent.
Notices from Lake Charles and Dallas report Major Ed P Goodwin will visit Lake Charles from the eighth to the twelfth of next month. Three Welsh sisters aged sixteen to nineteen bought land eight miles west of Dallas and will cultivate it themselves. Subscriptions for the Wrexty Boup campaign price one dollar through January. Calcasien people weigh in on parish officers and State Senator races. Grant parish prisoners except Hidnot Ormil bank and Irwin discharged on own recognizance to appear when wanted. New Orleans Times notes U S Circuit Court arguments for a new trial and a forthcoming decision. Bendley may join to confirm a favorable decree.
A letter response questions the scope of parish and district conventions for selecting a candidate. It argues that St Landry Lafayette and Cameron parishes lack proper authority, warns such calls could divide voters, and insists a district convention on the same date would be acceptable. The writer defends the Echo and criticizes A H Moss while asserting support for the party’s broader good.
The message states a lack of understanding about the Demovists Executive Committee chairmen of this parish and their stance toward the writer of local editorials. It raises questions about instigation and aims regarding editorial authorship.
A political letter questions the need for multiple candidates in Calcasion Parish. It argues Calcasion wants one Senate candidate, urges Democratic party unity, and criticizes delays and accusations of manipulation. A. H. Moss, Chairman, signs as author.
Names of the Calcasien parish Democratic Executive Committee elected August 17 1872 listed A H Mase as President N P Smayt as First Vice President A J Perkins as Second Vice President J W Moss as Secretary Jacob Ryan as Treasurer all chosen without opposition Henry Welch added to the committee by unanimous vote Then W M Perkins James I Ashley and Abner Cale nominated and elected as nonvoting delegates to represent ward roprospected wards in a unanimous choice
A reader criticizes the parish committee for proposing a four parish nomination and a short 12 day window for a convention. The Backwoodsman urges withdrawing the call, cautions against zeal overcoming judgment, and calls for a delay to prevent public harm and allow a proper democratic process. The author argues only qualified candidates can relieve parish wrongs and warns the committee’s plan risks long-lasting injury.
The Democratic party of Calcasien parish calls on ward residents to elect delegates for a Lake Charles convention on June 25 1874 to choose a State Senate candidate. Wards assign delegates: First two, Second two, Third four, Fourth two, Fifth three, Sixth four, Seventh four. Acknowledges editorial note on a misprint and partial reprint.
Informal notice lists W. E. Gry as a candidate for sheriff and a representative role. The filing confirms a November general election with candidates vying to represent the parish Caléagien in the coming race.
We are authorized to announce candidates for state and parish offices in the upcoming November election. William H. Kirkman is named for State Senator in the Tent Senatorial District including Colesston Cameron Tite etta and St. Landry. George H. Wel is presented as a candidate for State Senate in the Tenth District with Cameron Lys ette Calousien and St. Landry. A. Robertson endorses a parish judge candidate for Calcasia Parish in November.
Probate notice for the Succession of William AM in Iberville Parish with a sale by liquid auction at residence on West Bark on June 27 187. Goods listed include a log cart Smiths Tools and firewood. Terms require 60 days from sale with cashiered payment and solvent security approved by the Curator. Sheriff to arrange.
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