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Newspaper
The Weekly Echo
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1875
Page
3
Sheriff Lyons reports no prisoners in the parish jail. Geo M Wells, representative, left for Opelousas on the 19th to attend the District Court now in session there. The item appears in The Weekly Echo dated October 21, 1875.
Reports from Cincinnati indicate Hayes led by about 2000 votes as Ohio polls set a record for a non elected governor race. In Louisiana, John Gair was captured then reportedly killed after alleged poisoning tied to Democratic figures. A separate update notes Gen Chalmers pursuing armed black troops amid clashes near Santee and Jonestown with several casualties and arrests reported.
About a hundred armed citizens patrol the town and plan to stay under arms until the disturbance ends and life and property are secure. Reports of mobs near Major Alcorn’s place twelve miles from Soeng are unconfirmed. Citizens fear violence from Black residents while white leaders claim unity against the perceived threat. A cavalry unit departs for Jonestown this morning.
Alfred Moss sues James Ellender in Calcasien Parish Louisiana Parish Court. A seizure and sale warranty to the highest bidder at the Court house in Lake Charles on November 6 1875. Property includes parts of sections 24 19 and 19 township 11 range 10 containing 40 06 acres each. Purchasers bond and security required. D H Lyons Sheriff. Lake Charles La October 7 1875.
Christian Johnson announces a new bakery on Hyas Street between Eqcao office and Sweeney's store. The establishment is entirely new with all furnishings, promising no pains spared to gain patronage. Call for details. May 20, 1875.
An 1855 notice promises a $10 000 distribution to subscribers of The Weekly Couriers, offering a dual-paper deal for one year at $3. The plan claims impartial distribution of winnings, with renewals and credits for continued subscribers.
The Philharmonic piano with desirable qualities is offered at a lower market price. It claims modern improvements, responsive treble, and full warranty. Catalogues mailed.
An advertisement proclaims New Scale Pianos with elastic touch and even tone, and Waters' Organs with exceptional tone and a concert stop. Prices are unusually low this month with monthly terms on pianos from $10 to $291 and organs from $6.10. Secondhand instruments available. Agents wanted with liberal commissions for churches schools and lodges.
A New York letter praises Waters pianos and organs noting their mellow sound and full rich tone. The writer calls Waters Concerto Organ especially potent and powerful, suggesting it blends both warmth and strength in performance.
A terse public notice from Tax Collector Jacob Ryan dated Sept 80 3 warns delinquent Kee and Semme en to come forward. The message threatens property seizure if demands are not met by November 1 as part of tax collection enforcement.
A historic newspaper ad promotes a six month trial mail offer for a Memmoth Premium Packet valued at 25 cents to 1 dollar. It features ten sheets extra note paper a holder pencils steel pens memorandum book and a jewelry premium while claiming the paper alone is worth over 50 cents. The offer costs 60 cents and asks readers to mail to a P O Box 83, Vol 30.
The undersigned announces to Geant city residents that Lake Charles Male and Female Academy offers a thorough English education with emphasis on higher mathematics in the Primary Department. Payment terms apply. Principal Mansie signs this notice dated July 29, 1875.
A brief notice notes careful preparation of descriptions for printing services. It emphasizes quality and precision in layout and typesetting, inviting clients to submit details for accurate reproduction.
Fragmentary notice from May 8 1815 in Lakeles at J W Bryans store near Courthouse. Mentions Welsh's Charles to New Iberia Lake Charles routes with language allowances and 20 percent action on round trips.
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