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Newspaper
The Weekly Echo
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1868
Page
3
Appalling massacre described with graphic detail. a man named Charcoal John slain by axe, his family nearby including a murdered mother and infant, and a five year old bound for escape, all amid brutal bloodshed and severed wounds. An additional tale follows about Judge L- and a crafty tradesman, with scattered anecdotes and sharp social commentary.
State of Louisiana sale by sheriff in the Natchitoches region notices auction of all title and interest of James Mathias Scarborough and Irvin Gearborough in forty one head of cattle not branded and other described stock, to be sold Saturday October 3, 1868 between 11 A M and 4 P M at public auction under court order.
Vente publique ordonnée par le shérif sous writ de fieri facias. Mise en vente de biens du défendeur James W. Scarborough et al. par l’administrateur James E. Keegan. Date et lieu précisés, avec heures et conditions. registre du district et action en justice mentionnés.
The Parish Court and administrator Langley announce a public sale at Sittig's Mill in the parish on October 5. Items include a hog, two oxen, one ox, two cows, a household piano, and household furniture. Terms and conditions to be announced by the auction officer.
Incomplete item referencing dates and names tied to a memorial or obituary page. The text mentions Taiko Obitles dated September 19 1888 with unclear origins and scattered fragments from a larger listing.
An order directs the sale of estate assets including 30 head wild cattle 9 head gentle cattle 8 head wild stock 8 head gentle horses a yoke of oxen 1 old ox cart 1 ox chain and trace with security in solido terms and bearing interest at per cent. The sale location is the deceased's residence and is authorized under the order.
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