Autumn court week at the District Court in progress
The Weekly Echo notes autumn winds, praises Star Hotel, and reports the fall term of the District Court opened Sept 6 1875 with Judge John J Morgan presiding. It lists eight indictments, fourteen ignored, several acquittals and convictions, and mentions civil cases and procedural actions ongoing during court week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
Thomas Bailey
James Brown
Jeff. Hughes
Colin Hebert
Joseph Moss
Ianceny
Pierre Cormier
Nolle
Mary Mathews
Joshua Perkins
Isaiah Ashworth
Town Council Proceedings September 6 1875 adjournment to 9th
The Town Council met September 6 1875 with a quorum absent and adjourned to 4 o clock p m September 9 1875. On September 9 1875 Aldermen present include Hansen Hutchins John A Touchy and others. Motions authorize Allen Gilley claim and warrant balance, appoint Richard Coward Town Constable replacing Allen Gilley, and related payments and adjournments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Meyer Mayer
Thos. Hansen
WM. Meyer
Allen Gilley
Thos, Hansen
Richard Coward
Monay
Ashe c
John
Spouce
Map Survey By O F Moore Stirs Local Proceedings
The town survey map prepared by O F Moore is reviewed by the Tec office for inspection. A tentative payment of 125 dollars is authorized upon completion of required corrections and surveys. A warrant for part payment of 25 dollars is issued. The board adjourns to the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Moore
Tec
V. Touchy
Wm, Meyer
Bank Closed in Burrato and City News Briefs
The New York and Erie Bank has closed amid rumors of large indebtedness from outside speculation. In New York a memorial church for John Wesley was approved by Methodist ministers. A cable line project reports rapid message transmission and expected readiness soon. Ex-Judge Morris, Tilton’s counsel, prepares papers for Beecher retrial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrato
New York and Erie Bank
New York
New Yorks
John Wesley
Savannah
United States
Morris
Tilton
Beecher
Fighting at Satartia sparks ambush attack in Mississippi
The Vicksburg Herald reports on September 8 that at Satartia a large armed group of Negroes ambushed white citizens near Ewing plantation injuring Chas. Rose, Dr. Mabin, Gus Montgomery, and Mr. McCaran. Citizens rush to the scene as rumors of a radical mass meeting rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Yazoo City
Satartia
Ewing Plantation
Ewing Place
Chas. Rose
Dr. Mabin
Gus Montgomery
Mr. McCaran
Riot at Satartia Sparks Negro Arms Distribution at Wolf Lake
A riot last night at Satartia left Dr. Mabin and CHas. Rose wounded as troops move toward the Tallahatchie. Three hundred stands of arms said distributed among Negroes at Wolf Lake, with reinforcement from Yazoo City en route for action. President Grant orders aid to Mississippi authorities and directs a consult with the Adjutant General before dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf Lake
Yazoo City
Satartia
Dr. Mabin
Chas. Rose
I Leary
Tallahatchie
Wasnixoron
Grant
Townsend
Mississippi
Gov
Ames
Attorney General Pierrepont consults on legality of shell defense
The article notes a noon consultation among Pierrepont and colleagues on the legality of a shell counter military proceeding. Action on the President's telegram is postponed until a proclamation is decided. Efforts focus on whether to proclaim, with Secretary Fish in telegraphic talks as Secretary Bayless is delayed. Disturbances in Mississippi prompt possible federal involvement, amid troop dispositions and a call to Gov. Ames for peacekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierrepont
Secretary of State
Washington
Fish
Mississippi
War Department
16Th Infantry
Jackson
Vicksburg
3D Infantry
Holly Springs
Baton Rouge
Ames
Edward Pierrepont
United States
Lake Charles Academy Announces Opening Session
M. Marsh, principal, announces the Lake Charles Academy will open in the Masonic Building on Monday August 30 with thorough English education and higher mathematics. Classes formed if enough applicants, board from 8 to 12 dollars monthly, primary department 2 dollars, grammar 2.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citipebe Zews
Iake Charles
Lake Charles
Masonic
Tax Notice for Calcasien Parish Tax Assessment
To taxpayers in Calcasien Parish the sheriff recorder and clerk announce the annual tax assessment under state act. Assessments will be held August through September from 10am to noon and 2pm to 4pm at the Lake Charles office. Alfred MSS Adm r warns all heirs and debtors to settle estate of Ann Ryan deceased promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon & H. Blum
E Florenville
C. H. Alden
J. W. Bryan
J. L. Bilbo
D. H. Lyons
Parish of
Calcasieu
J. M. Wells, Jr
C. Barbe
Jacob Ryan
Louisiana
Calcasien
P. U
Heauts Ot Ai Hatin
Kaewey
Lake Charles
Jon A. 8Rexoe
Asa Ryan
Ann Ryan
Sindhurfongers Apty
Brenty Gaye
Alfred Mss. Adm'r. T
Lake Charies
THAD
Mayo
Mail Coach Schedule Between New Iberia and Lake Charles 1875
Leaves New Iberia Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at 6 A M arrives Lake Charles next at 8 P M. Leaves Lake Charles Thursdays and Saturdays at 6 A M arrives New Iberia next days at 8 A M. Rates: Lake Charles to Henry 2 50. Welsh's Merz 30 Miles 750 Vermilionville 1000 Royville 100 New Iberia 12. Same rates from New Iberia to Lake Charles. At Orrico Lake Charles at J W Bryan store corner Court House Square. July 8 1875.
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New Iberia
Iake Charles
Lake Charles
Henry
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