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Newspaper

The Weekly Echo

Location

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1875

Page

2

Mary Lee on Saturday and Cameron crops report

The Opelousas Journal notes Judge A J Kearagy of Cameron parish reports crops in Cameron better and larger than ever. It highlights C C Duson sheriff of St Landry capturing Louis Roveseso in the Indian Territory for Cyriaque Brignac’s February murder and caries praise for Duson’s twelve hundred mile rail journey at his own expense.

A. J. Kearagy Cameron Parish Cameron St. Laxory C. C. Duson St. Landry Indian Territory Louis Roveseso Cyriaque Brignac Doson

Strayed or stolen creole horse offered reward

Reward offered for a large creole sorrel horse described as gentle to harness and saddle. He has a short mane, long tail, a scar on his hip, a small black hip spot, seven years old, and the brand Cyprien Dubon. Delivery at Lock's Mill Canoume Bost.

bin Peck Cyprien Dubon Echo Office Lock's Mill Canoume Bost

New Store at Riddick Offers Broad Stock and Low Prices

Citizens of Culcasion are invited to visit the New Store near the post office offering calico at low prices per yard, late model gent’s clothing, notions, dry goods, hats, crockery, groceries, clocks, and furniture. The proprietor promises to meet any desired articles and prices and urges inspection of goods and prices.

Culcasion Themelves Reat Riddick

Trouble at Brashear City in New Orleans dispatch

A Morgan Railroad transfer clerk fired a revolver during a dispute with a black worker unloading cargo at Brashear City. The worker was wounded as a crowd gathered at the depot and was driven off by bystanders. police and mayoral reports followed as the incident drew attention in the local area.

New Orleans Morgan Railroad Himahoar Patch Lreshem Bt. Clair

Substantial Right and Genuine Law Speech by Gov Tilden

This excerpt criticizes the Republican Party as corrupt and corrupting national and state government. It calls for recalling elected officials, destroying party power, and restoring substantial right and genuine law, urging collective political action by the people to reestablish Democratic governance.

Tilden Ain Empire Republican Party Union United States Congress American Republic Reever Mark Gov Tilden Democratic Party Party of the Union Constitution

Telegraphic Brevities Georgia's Troan insurrection plan

Reports from Avevara dated August 23 describe confessions by prominent black leaders about a planned uprising across nineteen counties. A Friday deadline was set to implement killings and theft, with lands to be shared among participants. Governor Smith arrived to restore order. Also noted is a fatal duel at Barry's Landing near Opelousas, with D P Saizan surrendering and district judge Morgan presiding.

Georgia Torss Avevara Wade Jake Moorman Gov. Smith Waynesboro Barry's Landing D. P. Saizan Raymond Deshotels

Contract Awarded for 15 Miles of Railway Grade Work

The Orleans Bulletin notes the New Orleans Pacific Railway grade contract from Alexandria to Cotile awarded to S. L. James, Esq. Work to start immediately and expected to finish in about sixty days, per Opelousas Courier.

New Orleans

Wine from Sour Oranges by Dr Dansereau

A Thibodoux Sentinel note praises a wine made locally by Dr. P Dansereau from sour oranges. It is described as superior to white wine with a milder taste and a notable tonic quality. The writer claims ample materials grow spontaneously and encourages readers to try it.

P. Dansereau Thibodunx Sentinel

Auction Sale of Schooner MARY LER at Lake Charles

Public auction at Lake Charles Calcasieu parish La on September 4 1875 from 11 am to 2 pm for the limber schooner MARY LER with sails rigging and appurtenances. Terms require one third cash at sale one third in three months and one third in six months with two promissory notes bearing eight percent interest and surety. Proceeds to pay claims against the schooner and owners. Creditors must file claims three days before sale.

Lake Charles Ouleasku Parish Maryler Duck Nelson George H. Wells Lsg Charles D. H. Lyons CalcAsieu Parish Lake Chirles

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