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Newspaper
The Weekly Echo
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1874
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows a proprietor named W Bryan advertising take Charles and a list of names including Jae R Lemus and Ak Nibleti. The text is incomplete but suggests a local business notice with dates in May 1874 and a Camerun Pariah item.
George H. Wells announces his candidacy for the State Senate from the Tenth District, pledging reform of state and municipal government, equal justice, separate public schools, a free press, and reduced taxes. He contends radicalism harms the party, outlines loyalty to Democratic principles, and appeals for voter support in Calcasien, Cameron, Lafay ette, and Iberia parishes.
Public auction to sell all property of the Succession of Eloi J. Deroumen, including multiple tracts of land in Calousien parish near Bayon, described as southeast quarter of northeast quarter, section eleven and other parcels in townships eleven south range six west, and separate parcels in section seventeen and fourteen. Sale set for Wednesday July 1 1874 at the residence of Anelien Deroueny. Sheriff A L Reid presiding.
In a November 1874 notice, George H Wells announces candidacy for State Senator of the Tenth Senatorial District comprising St Landry and nearby parishes. He lists supporters and urges Democrats and Conservatives to back Wells, with WT Robertson co‑signing and endorsing the ticket.
A notice from the Parish Court of Caucasiou directs sale of the estate of the late Tons pant Demarest. The auction includes a 160.44 acre tract in Section Township 10, remainder of Patent No 5960 with land description, plus cattle and a saddle, bridle, and various farm implements. Sale set for Monday June 1 1974 at 11 o clock at the deceased residence with a credit term of one year and eight percent interest.
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