Local notes from Calcasieu parish and surrounding area
Dr Wm H Kirkman appointed Recorder of Calcasien parish with J B Kirkman as Deputy Recorder. Parish relief praised for Captain Reynolds and the mail propeller Ramos. Parish Democratic Central Committee calls a parish convention for Nov 6 to elect delegates to the State Democratic Convention on Nov 22. Third Fair of Rapides Agricultural Fair Association set for Oct 12 at Alexandria area, with details available at the Lake Charles Board office.
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Wm. H. Kirkman
Calcasien Parish
John A. Spence
J. B. Kirkman
Ben
Reynolds
Ramos
Calcasieu Pass
Parish
Democratic Central Committee
Rapides Agricultural Pair Association
Alexandria
Boar
Lake Charles
New Store Offers Boots Shoes Dry Goods and More
E L Riddick invites the public to visit the New Store near the Post Office to examine prices and inducements in furniture shoes clothing and fur nishing goods. Customers are urged to ask for items not seen and explore an assorted stock updated September 16.
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Poat
E. L. Riddick
Sensible Words On Advertising From The Picayune
The article argues against costly drum advertising and urges simpler, traditional methods to attract customers. It notes many large ad spends swallow profits and warns there is little return unless ads are effective and modest.
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New Orleans Picayune
Disastrous Inte storm devastates Gulf coast colonies
Private dispatches describe Galveston losses of 4 million dollars in property and 150 lives. Kalio's Wharf and Bendston sunk. Alpha broke her cable. many vessels high and dry. Indianola wrecked with 150 lives lost. five business houses remain. Matagorda Cedar Lake towns swept away. East Bay survivors only five of 280 known to live. Rockport Corpus Christi inundated amid widespread suffering and relief efforts. Also note Mr. F Combe appointed Singer agent at Lake Charles.
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Gulf of Mexico
Galveston
Kalio
Bendston
Alpha
Fondo
Strand
Sagita
New England
Thistle
Black Prince
Florence
Mattie
Lillie
T. K. Dot
Cecilis
Alice Robinson
Augusta
Alice
Catherine Minerva
Livonia
Brashear
Indianola
Edith
Matagorda
Cedar Lake
East Bay
Rockport
Corpus Chasti
Steamera
The Issue Must Be Met in New Orleans Schools
A New Orleans Ballot letter declares the public schools must face Africanization and condemns white ladies and children’s continued support of the current school board. It urges whites to withdraw from schools to protest the majority-ruled plan and warns the Negro Board to beware further coercion.
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Orleana Balle
New Orleans
Ex-Governor Wells on the War Path in Louisiana
An 1875 registered letter from J Maison Wells to E Brossat editor of the Louisiana Democrat warns of violent consequences if the paper continues vilifying Wells. The letter, dated August 24 1875 and published by the New Orleans Delta, aims to expose alleged threats and assert Wells’s intent to pursue action to defend his name.
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Orleana Dulletts
Louisiana Democrat
Rept
Alexandris
B. R. Boissat
Parish of
Rapides
New Orleans
E. RB. Brossat
The
Smn
J. Maison Wets
Centennial Bell to be cast with Civil War cannon
The Centennial Bell by Meneely and Kimberly of Troy, donated by Henry Seybert seeks to cast cannons from Union and Confederate service into the bell at Watervliet Arsenal. Endorsed by General Hagner and the War Department, the bell is planned for Independence Hall Tower on July 4, 1876, symbolizing the nation’s growth from 13 to 38 states and 4 to 40 million people.
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Independence Hall
Philadelphi Commonwealth
California Vote Results Reported Amid Incomplete Returns
Early returns show Democrats gaining ground with a Trewin lead of eight points, as ballots continue to arrive. The Democratic slate appears to hold a strong majority in the legislature despite ongoing counting.
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California
Bottort
Democratic Victory Defeats Constitutional Pvention Amid County Sweep
Irwin wins as Democrat with around 25,000 votes against Republican Phelps and Independent Bidwell. Alameda County, long banner for Republicans, shifts to a Democratic majority over 1000. Governor elect Irwin hails from Butler County Ohio and has long political and editorial experience in California.
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Irwin
Phelps
Bidwell
Alameda County
Bay
San Francisco
Butler County
Ohio
Assembly
Senate
Booth
Yreka Union
Phil. Commonwealth
Masonic District Meeting Notice 1875 Opelousas
Masons in the 18th district of Louisiana are called to a district lodge meeting at Humble Cottage Lodge No. 19 on October 14 15 and 16 for instruction. R W John C Gordy will assist in exemplification and other lodges are advised to take due notice and govern themselves accordingly.
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Humble Cottage
R. W. Jol
Gordy
James Bay
13Th
Masonic District
Sohuraday
Death Notice Eva Lovrea Hawkins in Lake Charles
Died in Lake Charles on the 16th inst at 2 A M Eva Lovrea Hawkins daughter of J A F Hawkins and Mary M Collins aged 1 year 1 month 19 days The verse laments the loss with sentimental lines about a sweet blossom of a day and a brief burial sentiment.
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Hawkins
Lake Charles
Eva Lovrea
J. A. F. Hawkins
Mary M. Collins
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F. Combe
St. Landry
Singer
Combe
Opelonsas
Wells
Ori
Thompson
Harrison
Marrison
State of Louisiana
Calcasieu
Shertry
Roy
Ocharles
Paib
Londay
A. D
Star Hotel
Julien Richard
Psoramron
Louisiana
Patna
Huraca
Lake House
James A
T Sinner
Liberty
Stone
Skinner & Stone
Texas Banking & Ink. Co
Texas
J.C. Patterson
Thomas Caden
Corpus Christi
James A. MouRea
General Commission
Texa
A. Gary
Gary & Oliphint
Wallis, Landes & Co
Tobaccn’a
Cigars
N. C. Bulletin
Page M. Baker
Inter Cate
the Daily Bulletin
Adyaneo
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