Democratic Parish Convention Nominates Kirkman in Calcasien District
The Lake Charles parish convention June 25 1874 selected Dr William H Kirkman as their State Senate nominee after indecisive debate over George H Wells. A committee examined delegates and candidates while Wells refused to submit his name. Proceedings noted low attendance and a pledge by Wells to support Democratic unity.
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Lake Charles
State Senate
A. H. Moss
J. D. le Veque
John A. Spence
William H. Kirkman
House of Representatives
Islature
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Wmn. Haarkman
D. Broussard
Jacob Ryan
Allen Gilly
Julien Richard
J. J. Granger
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George H. Wells
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Iaike Chares
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Lak Charles
Letter from Awurmotive seeks workers for new settlement in country
A correspondent named Ce ape Shanks urges readers to move to a developing area describing available jobs and wages. He reiterates a call for brave, self-reliant men to settle, work, and build, noting mill hands are in demand and lands can be bought under homestead provisions. He warns against office seekers and soft traits.
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New Orleans Times
Fragmentary Congress Notes Stir Attention Tuesday
Fragments from a congressional report discuss voting in the Uiviaiian dectice cake and mentions Lia Adam and Willows. The text notes elected and defeated figures, with unclear outcomes and potential further actions without division as both houses weigh ongoing attention through Tuesday.
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In Memoriam Poem for Axpnmw Jacksos of Leesville
A wartime era eulogy from Worton parish Louisiana mourns Axpnmw Jacksos son of Dr HB Egil. The funeral address laments the loss on a Tuesday in dime 1aT4 while upholding faith that the flower of life will bloom again in heaven. The verse reflects grief, memory, and divine providence in a poetic obituary style.
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HB. Egil
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Leesville
Worton Parish
Louisiana
Angels Trust
Attendee Notes Mention Captain J and Witte Tiryan
Fragmentary text references entrusting work to Captain J and Witte Tiryan or a person named Hine, with unclear context and location. The readable portion implies assignments or duties handed to these individuals within a group or organization. Further details are not present in the legible lines.
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Witte Tiryan
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Hine
Early 1874 Sheriff and Other Parish Race Announcements
Historical notices declare candidacies for sheriff in Teele parish and for representative seats. William H Kirkread seeks the senatorial district seat covering Calcasien Cameron and St Lanvtry parishes in November 1874. George H W Wel and WM A Roberts also announce runs for state offices and parish judge respectively.
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AUCTION NOTICE LISTS ESTATE SALES IN CALCASING PARISH
Public notices announce auctions of estates in Calcasine parish and Nalcasteau during 1874. Items include land parcels, a dwelling, furniture, farming tools, a horse, and a buggy with two years credit and required security. One sale occurs near Bayou Nexpiqui and another at the late residence of the deceased in West....
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Preble
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Dilcasien
Louisme
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Mater
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Louisiana
Nalcasteu
Toseph Reed
Honor Parish Court of Calension Pariah
Bayou Nexpiqui
Pragh
Whyon Nexpigné
Solirlo
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