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Newspaper
The Weekly Echo
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1868
Page
3
Judge Walker criticized Supervisors for disobeying court orders and deferring actions on registration. He warned of contempt penalties and stated malice often drove disobedience. The court ordered the Supervisors to register the relators amid ongoing disputes over voting validity.
In the N. O. Times letter, the author laments carpet-bagger dominance over scalawags and colored radicals while praising Michael Marie as a refined colored candidate. The piece criticizes Sheldon’s radical stance, mocks Warmoth leadership, and argues Marie’s fitness to represent New Orleans amid carpet-bagger obstruction.
A Columbus church displays at its entrance a rule asking gentlemen to leave tobacco at the door, reflecting a formal dress and conduct expectation. The sign emphasizes orderly worship while signaling traditional etiquette within the church setting.
Notice dated Oct 17 1868 from W H M D as director warns stockholders of Calcasieu Oil Company to pay instalments within ten days or will forfeit their interest. Implements immediate remedy and indicates consequence.
Public auction ordered by Parish Court will sell the Breaux estate land at the deceaseds last residence in Calcasieu Parish on Tuesday November 17 1868. The tract covers 1100 acres in Opelousas lands with 100 acres from the portion where the deceased resided. The sale includes cattle horses and saddle horses.
A partial dated fragment from Lake Charles October 17 1368 mentions notes with and without solvent security to the son of, bearing interest from maturity and land to be mortgaged or held.
Public auction under order of Hieronimo Phon court in Calcasieu Parish to sell the John B. Breaux succession properties. Describes 15992.100 acres in Section 28 Township 98 etc with multiple parcels and improvements. Includes livestock, carts, household goods, and a two story hotel. sale on November 17, 1868 with eight percent interest on deferred payments and vendor’s privilege. Sheriff J M Read. Lake Charles Oct 17 1868.
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