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Newspaper
The Weekly Echo
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1876
Page
2
A potpourri of 1876 notices and items includes a promotion for an agricultural journal, an account of a Lafayette ball, and letters on horse theft in the Babine River region. The text recalls town figures Judge Morgan and local officials, with vivid scenes of costumes, performances, and community reactions.
State lawmakers on February 9 1976 debated amendments to Section 1021 of the revised Louisiana statutes and reconsidered the bond bill. A motion failed 11 to 19 as part of debates over Governor appointees, salary reductions for the superintendent and criminal sheriff of Orleans, and related appropriations effective December 1.
Fragmentary record shows House bill No 158 discussed with an annual pension aim for a designated group. Text includes garbled references to dates and amendments, unclear specifics about the beneficiaries or funding, and no clear outcome or final action.
Allen Gilley announces candidacy for sheriff of Colession Parish in the November election. The notice is dated February 10, 1676, and lists no further campaign details or endorsements.
An obituary notes the death of Judge John J. Morgan. He left a widow and four children and left a large circle of friends affected by his passing. The article mentions his character and public service, but many details are unclear due to damaged text.
An aid note lists agents selling subscriptions From $3 to $10 at 200 Main St Tenn on feb 3. It references Irish ap and Chromus Fere with a required anaes sample offer and free samples not available.
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