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Newspaper
The Weekly Echo
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1875
Page
3
In a weathered notice, a mix of local chatter reports showers, a real estate sale by Geo H Wells, and the announced mayoral election to be held Monday June 7. The piece references census work by Thiddere Mayo, a mail steamer incident, and a boiler explosion injuring a youth.
Town records show the regular meeting with Mayor Meyer and Aldermen present. Bids for repairing Pajo Street and filling a hole at Miny streets were opened, with Arrington 87.8, Rowe 125, Reid 90, Tharp 149. A move awarded Arrington the Pujo Street contract and another for a nearby street. A resolution repealed a ditch protection measure for Poulet property. Ryan tax notices list dates and locations for 1875 assessments and collections.
Local notice states a public auction begins next week on Saturday and Thursday at 10 o'clock, selling nearly forty town lots in Lake Charles. Terms: half cash, balance within twelve months with 8 percent interest, secured by mortgage. Sale by owner and mortgagee with title fully warranted.
The American Garden notes there are 400 religious journals in the country. The Methodists lead with 47 titles, followed by Catholics 41, Baptists 35, Presbyterians 29, Episcopalians 21, Lutherans 14, German Reformed 14, Jews 9, and Congregationalists 8.
A six hundred dollar reward is posted by Calcasieu citizens for the arrest of Dock Shockey in Lake Charles. He is sought for shooting at Jimb Roy on April 28, 1875, with Sovale Ray near death. Shockey is about five five, 120 pounds, dark hair, brown eyes, and distinctive facial features. Taxpayers are warned to settle back and current taxes promptly.
Attorney at law based in Lake Onartes Louisiana announces will practice in this and adjoining parishes and before the Supreme Court serving Opelonas and surrounding area.
Grateful readers are urged to use Watkins's or Wanker's Bitters as a universal remedy for bilious fevers liver disorders and digestive complaints. The ad praises purification of the blood liver and stomach and claims efficacy against dyspepsia scrofula skin diseases rheumatism and chronic illnesses. It touts a single bottle as a strong guarantee and targets workers exposed to paints minerals and toxins.
After extensive deliberation Gregg's Purchasing Bureau offers sewing machines and repairs at low prices. The service includes buying and forwarding apparel, trim goods, millinery, jewelry, and domestic items for women and children with nationwide storage and delivery options.
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