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Newspaper
The Weekly Echo
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1868
Page
4
Lake Charles Mate and Female ACADEMY under Principal J. W. Bryan advertises strict moral instruction and dorm provisions. Students furnish bedding and toilet needs. monthly charges listed for boys and girls. February notices date the school term and emphasize discipline.
Notice to persons owning property in this parish to come forward and settle their Convention Tax immediately or incur the penalties provided by law. Office open every day.
The New Orleans Crescent news item notes the paper founded in 1848, suppressed in 1862, and revived in 1885, describing its stance as a faithful expositor of public sentiment and advocate for regional development. It lists subscription rates including daily and period options.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Louisiana legal notice referencing Louis Leveque attorney at law in Lake Charles. Mentions courts of the Eighth Judicial District and parishes Landry and Cilosaieu with a date February 15 1868.
Public auction offered by administrator Isaac Vingent for undivided thirds of swamp and high land totaling about 1300 acres plus 644 acres and 120 acres in various townships, forty cattle, five horses, garden fencing and other items at John B. Smith residence on Thursday June 11 1868. Credit terms three years with promissory notes and eight percent interest, land retained as mortgage with vendor’s privilege until paid. Lake Charles May 9 1868.
Public sale offered by administrator for the William Smith estate in Calcasieu Parish Louisiana on June 11 at John B. Smith's residence. Properties include 1800 acres of land sections and lots with credits of two to three years and 8 percent interest. sale by auction in presence of administrator and parish residents. Also included is the estate of Marguerite Trahan with public sale May 23 1868 at the deceased’s last residence featuring cattle, horses, crops and household goods. terms include notes with solid security and interest 8 percent.
Property to be sold at public auction under sheriff D. J. Read on May 2 1868. Descriptions include partial E half of NE quarter Section 29 Township 5 South Range 4 West and other fractions in Opelousas area totaling several parcels of United States land and a private act sale to Absalom Cole with remaining possession by William Woods until February 1 1869. Terms cash.
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