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The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-05-09

IMPROVEMENTS We are pleased
! notice tho many Improvements
ON going on in our town. Mr.
william Meyer is haSing 9 fine
wo-story buildiug PIT mr., and
'aptain Gorhan will Roon com
pence the building Of two cot
ages; besides others are having
heir ola storehouses and private
osidenees renovated. The future
L our town, just nov, is tending
pWprd.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-05-09

FIsE Fry. We arc requested
) state that there 0ill be a Ssh
~ next Saturday IL the ueighhor-
bod al Sir. Il. O. Dees There
hin bo boat sailing on the rive.
.ud lake, also other amusements
,n the grounds selected for the
occasion. On tie evening ot th'
,ame day there will be soiroe n
Inc residence 81 MI. George Ryan
bur German friends are Invited 4
b participate.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-05-09

grekWREngIEs. We were shoWn
y Ere wberries = ieW days ago
w. ii the garden Of Mr.. Schiu-
I. They were 4 fine specimen
81 good sige but SCHNEIDER
prma ~ that it ID almost imPos-
IA ID raise them on account Of
III destructiep p1 the birds
berwiso they grow we'll in this
"a
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1874-05-09
nLnEunnsl nEgrlnl.l

TN4BE UNDFE5 ION I'd. row secapy-
in9 rooms g M Ce7sstin Roth.
ria4's, takes pleasure II infcrmins She
public fhst hsis prepared e take Paoto
rraal1s. AanbroayEes EenelA Eertf 10,
on Paintings (liie azs end Cen g.ie.
lures m the most improved styles not
oniV 81 individuals. But also IS houses,
farms. or anything movable on iEamev-
able. Copies taken from Other pie
tures. His prices are az fellows. Aip-
brotypes, 55c. apieee; Photographs s
per dozen, 81 b pei hsif DOZEN Pencil
Drawing, from $40 70 $40; Oil Paintings
from SEQ tn SEQ III persons wish d, he
Win visit their residences Tor the pur-
pose 81 taking pictarss of ans o. the
above named kinds. Satisfaction gives
Or no charge made.
ALPHONEE L0CQUIEB-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

N. r. Smith, Canton, Miss, Dep.
uty c. Hector for the counties OF
Madison, Leake, NeshOba, WinstOn,
Attala, Choctaw, Montgomery, Car
roll and Holmes. m21w4
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
Married.

On Monday evening, the 23d instant, at
the residence of Capt. r. J. Ross, by Rev.
W. S. Spiers, MIR. JOHN CADIEN, JR., to
Miss LAURA MILLER, all Of this place.
In the midst of the joy and glad
ness of their blissful surroundings,
the printer was kindly remembered
by the fortunate groom and lovely
young bride. Commencing the
journey of life together in this sweet
primrose season of the year, may
their existence be to them one long
spring-time of the soul, c0lOred only
by the rainbow hues Of hope, and
forever radiant with the light of
10Y, and peace, and love.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
Go West Through st. Louis.

To al who are seeking new homes in. about
Mexico. Nebraska, Oregon California recon-
mend cheap, safe, quick and direct ute by way of
st. Louis over The Missouri Pacific Through Line 1t
is equipped with fine day coaches, Bucks reclining
1ar cars Pumans palace sleepers, he famous Mil
Ter Safety Platform and the celebrated Westin ghous-
air bake, ana runs its trains from ST. Louis prnci-
pal points in the We itA0Mt change. We believe
the Missouri Pacific Through Line has the best track
of ad west of the Mississippi River with
superior equipment and unrivalld comforts for
sengers has become the great popular thoroughfare
b-tween the East and West. Trains from he North,
South and Eas connect at St. Louis with trains of
the Missouri Pacific.
The Texas connection of this road is now COM
pleted, and passengers are offered first class
all-rail route from ST. Louis Texas
Missouri. ka Texas abroad, Sedaiia,
the Atlantic Pac fc Railroad. ria pinifa For maps
time tables, information to rates, routes &c.
fer readers to D. H. thompson Eastern Passenger
Agent, Columbus, ohio. E. A. Ford General Passan-
ger Agent, st. Louis, Mo. QUestions rH be eheeuLy
and promptly assrered.
Cheap Farms for Sale-EaSy Terms.
The Atlantic Pacific Railroad Company offers
200 900 acres of land in Central and south ives
Missouri, at from s. $i2 PER acre on seven years
time with free transportation from -. Louis al
purchasers. CliDAte, s'il timber, mineral wealth
schools. chrchuss and law abiding society, invites
grants from all nts to this land of fruits and row
ers. For particulars, address, Land Comm>-'ouer
st. Louis, Mo. Feb2i~ly-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

Scribner's Monthly, for April, is
on our table, and contains, as usual,
q variety of choice and excellent
reading. This is one of the very
best magazines published in this
country, and is an invaluable acgui-
sition to any literary library. There
is nothing trashy in Scribner-Do
mawkish sweets served up for NOR.
bid palates-lts pages are always
we'll filed with entertaining and in
structive matter. We have 80 long
fed upon the rich intellectual food
- beautifully served up for the ap-
petites Of its many readers, that it
has become to us necessity, and
enc that we would not willingly
dispense with. We earnestly com
mend this admirable mont hly to the
reading public.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

Lippincott's Magazine, for April,
is before US, with it's rich table Of
contents This magazine has long
been q favorite with the Southern
people, and deserves well of their
patronage. Unlike some Northern
publications that we might mention,
the reader never lays it down with
out some benefit derived from its
perusal. The articles are generally
chaste, well written, and full of in
terest, and being handsomely Illus
trated, offers additional induce
ments to subscribers. We commend
it to the favor and patronage of al
who desire an excellent monthly.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
Tho Rush to Kansas and Colorado

| The indications are that the rush to Kan
sas and Colorado will be greater than ever
in le14 The shortest way to reach the far
West is through st. Louis, the great Missis-
slppi Valley City, of over $50 900 inhabi.
fants, and thence west over the st. Louis,
Kansas City and Northern Short Line, which
reaches all the great land grants in the
West, and runs SIX fast express trains, two
more than any other road between the Mis-
sissippi and Missouri rivers. This road, in
the last two years. has expended over two
million dollars, besides earnings i'm extraOr-
binary improvements of roadway, in relay
ing its line with the best quality of new
steel and iron rails, OH broad new ties, and
in passenger equipment, having substituted
for ordinary cars new reclining chair coach
es with every appliance for comfort and
safety, being elegantly fitted with dressing
rooms, with toilet conveniences for ladies'
and gentlemen and families travelling with
children, free of any extra charge. Any
ticket agent selling through tickets to the
West will furnish tickets by this excellent
route through St. Louis over the st. Louis
Kansas City and Northern Short Line, the
best and shortest to Kansas Colorado, Ne
braska, California, and the Great West-it
being the only line running through cars
between st. Louis and Omaha. For map
and circulars and timetables, address either
F. A. Palmer, indianapolis, Ind, or p B.
Groat, St. Louis, either of whom will furnish
any information desired.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

bWA superior article of Carbon
oil just received, and for sale in
quantities to suit purchasers. by
L. SCHNEIDER.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
CUM HELTING.
OF ALL GRADES DE- WIDTHS !
In full supply of
For Sale Cheap at
Sept 6-tf A. M. GURLEY'S
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY VIRTUE of Deed in Trust
ID made and executed on the 3Oth
day of March, A. d., 1869. by G. r
Dickson and Olivia A. Dickson, his
wife, and duly recorded IN book of
deeds, letter s, Pages 279. $50 and
2S1, record of deeds of Madison
county, the undersigned Trustee in
said Deed of Trust mentioned, will
proceed to sell, on the said planta-
ton. in Madison county, on the
FIRST MONDAY, THE 9Th DAY
OF APRIL, 1874,
within the hours prescribed by law,
the following described property, to
wit: The 81 of N Ell of section II,
81 N WI section II, 81 Of WI of N
E. section IL, S Ell of section
IL, s WI section II, WI of W. of
S Ell section II, containing in all
$50 acres in Township Z, Range 2
east, together with all and singular
the appurtenances, tenements, and
heriditaments thereto belonging.
Said property being sold to pay the
note and account, and interest de-
scribed in said Deed Of Trust, and
all costs of sale. There is a new
dwelling and out houses on the
place, being part Of the old "Haley
place." Terms, one-half cash, the
balance on a credit of twelve months
with 10 per cent. interest, secured
by lien on the place. The title is
believed to be good, but l will con-
vey such title only as is vested in
me by said Deed of Trust.
The above sale is postponed until
the first Monday (the 9th day. Of
April, and then to take place OIL the
plantation. b. Z. LIGON,
Feb. 2S-tds. Trustee.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

On Tuesday last, Mr.. Bernard
McCosk er, an old citizen of this
city, shot twice, with double-bar-
relied gun, bis son-in-law, Mr.. Rich
ard Lennard. The difficulty occur
red from a dispute in regard to
some real estate. Mr.. McKOsker
was held to bail, for preliminary
trial, in the sum of two hundred
dollars. Mr.. Lennard is said to he
recovering.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

OFFICE OF THE NEW ORLEANS, JACKSON
s. GREAT NORTHERN RAILROAD co.
NEW ORLEANS, March 20, 1874.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of this Company Will Oe
held at their office, No. 226 St.
Charles ST., on Monday, April 18th,
1874, at II O'Clock NJ.
m2Std r. s. CHARLES, Sect'y.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

The trial of Mr.. e. L. Ross, charged
with the murder of Stephen Young,
(colored), in the year 1859, was
concluded on Friday night, the Goth
inst, the jury returning q verdic:
of not guilty. after retiring about
twenty minutes. Mr.. Ross returned
to his home and demanded trial
about six weeks since. His many
old friends here will be glad 10 hear
the result.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

We welcome to our exchange table
The Rake, an excellent agricultural.
horticultural, literary and general
interest journal, edited by onr old
friend and townsman, E. X. Manard.
New Orleans, La. The Rake is pub
lished weekly at 81 80 per annum.
Mr.. Manard may expect a goodly
number Of subscribers from his old
home.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
NOTICE
MAYORS OFFICE,

MAYORS OFFICE,
CITY OF CANTON.
NOTICE is hereby given that
IN there will be an election held
at the Mayors Office. in said city,
on
TUESDAY, 9TH DAY Of APRIL, 1874
For the election of a Treasurer of
said city and six Aldermen Thereof,
and at the same time and place
there will be an election held for
two School Directors from each of
the Wards of said city. Said cleo
ton to take place between the hours
of z O'Clock A. NJ, and 6 o'clock P. NJ.
Given under my hand and seal of
Office this, March Gath, 1874.
GEORGE HARVEY,
1t Mayor.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
NEW HOUSE, BILLIARDS. LUNCH,

Mr.. Charlie Lee, having estab>
lished himself in good style, next
door to L. Schneider, will give to-
day a grand free lunch, and invites
all of his friends to drop in. Mr..
Lee will keep on hand throughout
the season a full supply of the finest
wines, liquors, cigars, SC. Also,
new billiard tables.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

Major John Williams will please
accept our cordial thanks for his
kind consideration in the shape of
public documents. Such attentions
are duly appreciated aud gratefully
received.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

/ THE ladies of Canton and vicinity
are specially invited to call and
examine large lot of fine shoes,
boots, and slippers just received at
the establishment of Messrs. f. &
Fl. w. VIRDEN. They have all
sizes, qualities, and styies-hand
made and by machinery. Their
pre sent stock is the best ever
brought to this market, pue for sale
rery cheap for cash.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
We have, in addition, our usual supply OF
$50. 900 NOVELTIES,
Dollar. Each.
Fancy Goods,

Furnished Work Boxes, Music Folios,
Cabinet Writing Desks, Necessaries, Dom
inoes, Chessmen, Backgammon Boards,
completely furnished, Morocco and Rus
sian Leather Albums for 50 and 100 pic
lures, with gold edge; Tourists Cases,
for young artists, Russia Leather Port
monaies, Satchels ana Travelling Bags,
Pearl Inlaid and Plain BulfalOe-handle
Hair Brushes, Combs and Hand-mirrors,
Puff Boxes, Sterescopes with half dozen
views, Ladies' and Gents Toilet Cases
completely furnished, Opera Glasses, etc.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

Mr.. Alexander Booker, charged
with the murder Of Henry Adams
tcolored) on the 9th of February,
was granted bail, on Monday last.
in the sum of twelve thousand dol
lars for his appearance at the next
term of the Circuit Court.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
NOTICE E.

NOTICE is hereby given that
~ the undersigned Registrars,
appointed by the Mayor and Board
of Aldermen of the city of Canton,
will meet at tue Mayors Office In
said city, on
FRIDAY and SATURDAY, the Sd
and 18th Days of April, 1874,
For the purpose of granting certifi.
Gates of Registration to all qualified
voters of said city of Canton.
Witness our hands and seals this,
March oath, 1874.
w. 0. BALDWIN,
w. w. RUCKER,
1t JAMES GARRETT,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
Masonic.

Masonic.
CANTON LODGE No. %, A. F. &
A. NJ. Officers elected for the fol-
lowing Masonic year.
C. CAssRLL WV
IN MILLS, 8
T HoLxEs wv
DR. Sims, D
L ScHnRfDRR. D
A W STAnFoR, Treasurer
LuKB " SIXTH, Secretary
GBoaes ERHssr,
Stated meetings, third Monday OF
each month.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

w. A. STEELE is a candidate for
reelection to the Office of City
Treasurer at the ensuing election.
Mr.. Steele has filed this import
ant office for several years with fidel-
ity, and we recommend him to the
public as a faithful officer and
worthy of confidence.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

Our old friend, Col. L. @ G. La
mar, Congressional Representative
from first District, will accept our
thanks for kind membranes in
the way of public documents.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

Mr.. Tom Daley, while carelessly
handling a revolver, in the Bank
saloon, on Tuesday evening last,
shot himself in the leg, infiicting a
painful wound.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

Please remember that we will
receive Cotton at the highest mar
ket prices in payment of our accts.
Bring it in. CAssELL & BAUGHN.
Nov. "a, tt.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
ONE DOLLAR.

Toilet sets (of three pieces); Liquor sets,
consisting OF bottle, plate and half dozen
glasses; richly decorated large Mantle
Vases at 81 each, and 81 per pair accord
ing to size; gold decorated China Spit
toOns; large Cup, Saucer and Plate with
motto for presents; China Vases and Pa
rian Statuettes-each for ONE DOLLAR.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
NOTICE.

make this tthe last) appeal to
parties indebted to the late firm of
CLARK & BALDWIN to come forward
and settle up, as the books will be
in my hands but a few days longer.
jan-1O. L. X. CLARK.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
POST OFFICE HOURS.
po0T 0EEICE.

POST4OFFICE,
CANTON, MISS,
July LIST, 1873.
OFFICE OPEN for the delivery OF
letters from $50 A. NJ. to $50 P. NJ
SUNDAYS, from IL M. to 1 P. M:
MONEY Orders issued and PAID,
and letters registered from 3 A. NJ.
to p. NJ.
Mails close daily at 6 P. NJ.
HENRY r. SMITH, P. Nj.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
REMOVAL
10
49, Canal Street. .131
LEWIS
GREAT SOUTHERN DOLLAR STORE.
The Largest, Best Assorted, and
Offers more for Dollar than
any Dollar Store in the
United States.
Established in Ne,c Orleans
Since 1868,
And the First Dollar Store EStab-
lished in the South.

For this reason we will introduce n spe-
cialty in Fans, ParasOls, Furs and Ladies'
Neck Wear, ranging from 81 to s., which
will not he excelled by any Other.house in
New Orleans, either in assortment or
prices and the following for
one DOLLAR:
Brussels and Velvet Carpet, Foot Stools,
Rattan and Cocoa Mats, 4xS Oil Cloth
Rugs. magnificent line of Ladies' Neck
Wear.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
GUNS AND PISTOLS,

N. G. Orrick has just received a
large lot of fine English Breech and
MuzzIe loading guns. pistols, pouch
es, TASKS sc, which will be sold at
row prices. for cash.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

NJ AILS.-N. G. Orrick has just
~ received very large stock of
Nails and Spikes of all sizes. which
he offers for sale cheap. dec13 3m
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
Stereoscopes. ....--- -.O"e Dollars
French and American Views,
Twelve for One Dollar.
Fursi Furs! E'ursi

For Ladies, Misses and Children from 81
to 80 Alaska Sable Sets, Muff and Cape,
s5-worth SIS all over the United States.
Ladies' Misses and Childrens elegantly
trimmed Velvet Hats 81: Eml.fUsiered
and tucked Ladies Chemises and skirts,
Night Gowns, Drawers, Infants Dresses.
Very fine white-bosom Shirt 81; Latest
stple Silk Sears, all colors, 81; half dozen
Linen handkerchief, ready hemned, 81 +;
Very fine Merino Lhirts and Drawers, 81 &;
Canes and Umbrellas to suit everybody y
taste, 81 each.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

NOW Is YOUR TIME re- BUY!
Selling off at cost, for the next
sixty days, the entire Winter
stock of Boots and Shoes at
E. & FL. w. VIRDEN'S.
Feb. q, If.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
Fair WaPninQ

Parties indebted TO MS MUST PAY
UP or pay costs. Further indul
gence we cannot allow.
CAssELL Il BAUGRN.
Feb. Is, 1873.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

Seed Potatoes just received and
for sale at low price for Cash.
% Barrels Landreth genuine Early
Rose at CASSELL s. BAUGHN's
Jan II If
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
ALWAYS Ahead!

If you want the best ahd most
economical cook stove now in use,
buy the CHAMPION, which has ex-
celled and been awarded the latest
premium over all others. jan-23.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

The American Sardine Cos Bone
less Sardines, are much better, and
less than halt the cost OF imported
Sardines. Feb21y1.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
A HINT TO THE WISE.
MEAN YOT

1t is time! 1t is time that you
come forward and pay your ac
counts and notes due to the under
signed, either in cash or cotton and
save cost bills. l need money, and
must have it.
Dec. 6. If G. L. GROSS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
GINNING.

" WERNER announces to the public
' that he will he prepared by the 18th
of September to gin and bale cotton on the
most favorable terms, at the Dixie Works
With Col. w. c. Love, as Superintendent
he hopes TO give entire satisfaction to his
patrons, and solicits the favors of his friends
Corn meal ground also. sep6-tf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

"Say, Bill, where did you buy your
cigar smells dem fOine." CAT
CIark's, of course the Captain
JlukS,n
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

EE Handsome chamber sets, of
excellent make and finish, can he
bought from four to eight dollars by
application to l.. SCHNEIDER.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

A BSOLUTE DIVORCES OBJ
n TANNED from courts of diff
ferent States for desertiOn. SC. No
publicity required. No charge un-
til divorce granted. Address, NJ.
HOUSE, Attorney, 1914 Broadway,
n. Y. dec13 '73 6m
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS

Half dozen Linen Towels "a Linen Pa
bic cloth one dozen Linen Damask Nap
kins, Lace Curtains, Window Shades, ele-
gantly carved wooden Wall Baskets and
Brackets; Z X 10 Looking Glass, Walnut
Frame; Lamps, of all descriptions.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
Ne,o Department in Silcer Ware.

More for dollar than ever before. Table
and Pocket Cutlery, Wooden Carved
Goods, Ladies and Gents Underwear, Furs,
Trimmed Hats, Shawls, Jewelry, Toys,
Leather Goods, Bohemian, Glass and Chi
navarro, Toys, Rubber and Jet Jewelry,
Belts, Ostrich Feathers, exceed all our
former efforts.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

The celebrated STUDENT
GLASS LAMP CHIMNEYS, at
tan-1O. CHA kk'S
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

Vegetables will grow where the
Warren Hoe is used. INCH z, On
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

Choice Garden and Flower
SEEDS, also Onion Sets, just re-
ceived by w. j. MOSBY & Go.
January II If
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

yExtrsets from the Constitution.
ART. VIII. SEC. l. The meetings OF the De-
partmeat for general business shall be on the
6rst Friday blight Of each and every month !;
Man Of meeting from 18th of March to Septem
bNr 18th, 81 oclock. and from September 18th to
Narch 18th, u o'clock
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28

Please Re me NIB err to sc
yOar Garden Seeds of CASSELL
& BAUGHN. Make out yOur list.
They have fine assortment, Fresh
and Genuine,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-03-28
ONE ID )LLAR each.

Linen Towels-6, 4, 3, 2, for 81, better
than kept before. Linen Table Cloths,
large size, for 81.