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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28

d Disastrous FIRE Last Mon
day, about 4 p. M, the planning
|snill of Lock a. Co, Oh Little Lake,
Va the Calcasieu river, about eight
miles below Lake Charles, caught
lire on the roof, from sparks fall
ing from the smoke-stack of the
&&ciler, and ia few hours the pla-
hing mill and machinery, the saw
sniil and machinery, six houses for
aborers, two lumber wharves, ard
over one million feet of sawed lum-
Der, We're totally destroyed. The
property bursed was nearly new,
md the loss is about fifty thousand
Collars, with only FIVE thousand
collars insurance. Capt. Lock was
10 Goosport when the fire broke
but, and returned home at 7 p. M,
10 find everything except his resi-
&ence in flames.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28

SUCCESSION OF FANNY LEpoux.

DY virtue of an order and commission
Id from the Honorable Parish Court
of Caicasieu Parish, Le, the under
signed Administrator pf said succession
of Fanny Ledonx, deceased, formerly
widow of VIM. Prater, deceased wi |
sell Mt public auction to the hast and
highest bidder. on WEDNESDAY
April oath, 1878. between 10 u. m and
6 p. m. at The old residence Of the de-
ceased. (and afterwards of Jasper Ell.
Prater), at Big Woods in this parish,
all the property of said succession on
the following Terms and Conditions,
to-wit:
On a credit of six months from the
day OF said sale; each purchaser to exc
cnte his promissory note for the price
of adjudication. PAYABLE to the under
signed administrator or order, six
months alter date, Will, eight per cent.
per annnm interest from maturity Until
paid, with two good and solvent sure
ties in solido, to the satisfaction Of said
administrator, and in addition to such
security vendors privilege to be re-
tanned ON the property sold, in favor of
said succession. until full payment of
the note given for the purchase price
thereof.
The PROPERTY TO BE SOLD consists
of LIS head of horned CATTLE. branded
M Y ranging in Calcasieu parish, La. !;
125 head of horned cattle. of same
brand, ranging in Jefferson county,
Texas; 20 head of stock horses, of same
brand: one feather bed. one mnttrass :
one old clothes press, etc.
VIM. HI. PRATER,
March %. Administrator.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish Cours-ParisA Of Caleasie,

Parish Courf-Payish Of Calcasieu
SUCCESSION OF FRANKLIN O. HAY, DEC ID
DY virtue OF q commission issued, and
Id to me directed. from the Hon. Court
aforesaid, in the above named success
sion, will proceed to sell at public
auction, to the last aud highest bidder.
for cash, ut the last residence of the de-
ceased, in this parish, on MONDAY,
April stn. 1873, between legal hours,
the following described property, be-
longing to said succession, viz:
Improvements on homestead, consist
ing OF dwelling house and out-houses.
5000 PICK (more or less), one work OK,
two creole horses, one wild mare and
two colts, one OK cart, one harrow, one
spinning wheel and reel, lot of house,
hold and kitchen furniture, beds and
bedding. cool5ing-stsye and utensils,
etc., also one lot of tools.
CARMELITE HAY,
March 26. Administrative.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28

Pneumonia has been for several
months very prevalent and often
fatal disease i'm this vicinity. The
Hast victim was Louis Leyeque, ESQ.,,
who was the first attorney at law
ITesiding here since the late war.
THE proceedings of the bar, and Ut
the Masonic fraternity, expressive
of respect for the deceased, will be
found under the notice of his death,
In another column.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28
Hall of Lake Charles Lodge.
No 1865, It. H. A. WI.
LAKE, CHAkLEs, La, March 26, 1877

LAKE CHARLES, La, March 26, 1873.
At special communication of this
lodge held this day, and ordered by the
w. NJ. for the purpose of appointing a
committee to draft resolutions express
sive OF the respect of the lodge for the
memory of our lately deceased brother
and Past Master, Louis Leyeque, aud
of acting on such resolutions, on mo.
ton the w. NJ. appointed Bros. J. w.
Bryan, Peter Platz and J. O'Brien a
committee to draft such resolutions.
The committee presented the following
preamble and resolutions, which, on
motion, were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, it has pleased the Great
Architect of the Universe to remove
from the labors of life our brother Louis
Leveque. who was made a Mason in our
lodge. and was it's Worshipful Master
for the years 1871. 1874 and 1875; and
Whereas. our deceased brother was
always devoted to the best interests OF
our lodge. and jealous for the institution
Of Masonry be it
Resolved. That while we bow sub.
nissively to the will of Him who doetli
all things well. we deeply regret the
deati, Of our brother, and sincerely sym
pathize with his bereaxed widow aud
mourning relatives.
Res lived. That as mark of respect
for the memory of the deceased, the
hree principal stations of the lodge be
lfape in mourning for thirty days,
and oar Secretary be instructed to re-
cord on separ ute page of the Book of
Minutes OF the lodge. the name and age
If the deceased, the dates of his receiy-
ing the three degrees of symbolic Ma
sonry. the offices he held in the lodge,
and the date Of his decease
Resolved, That onr Secretary be in
strueted to furnish copy of these reso-
lutions to the surviving widow of the
deceased. and another copy to the pro-
prietors Of the Lake Charles Echo, with
a request for their publication.
j w. BRYAN.
PETER PLATZ.
j. O'BRIEN.
GEO. III. WELLS. w. M. /.
and ex,oficio Chairman of Committee
A true statement OF the proceedings
of the lodge.
G. p. HAMPTON, Secretary.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28

EXTRACT FROM MINUTES OF PARISH COURT,
PARISH OF CALCAsIEU. OF MARCH 21sT,
1873:
Geo. III. Wells, Esq, informed the
Court that Louis Leveqne, Esq resi-
dent member OF the Lake Charles Bar
for the last twelve years, and regu az
practicing Attorney before this Court,
from its organization mp to the present
term thereof, died at his residence, in
Lake Charles. this morning at about &
o o'clock; and after alluding. in appro-
pirate terms, to the courtesy which the
deceased had always observed toward
the Court in it's official character,
moved that the Court adjourn until to-
morrow morning. out of respect to the
memory of the deceased Attorney.
IF. A. Gallaugher, Esq. thereupon
addressed the Court in favor of the mo-
ton. and spokef selingly and eloquently
of the virtue of hos pitality as displayed
by the deceased Attorney.
1.-The Court thereupon announced its
concurrence in the sentiments expressed
by said Attorneys, and in the motion
for adjournment, as made by Mr.. Wells,
and ordered that the Conrt adjourn in
accordance with said motion"
certify the above and foregoing to
be correct extract from the minutes OF
the Parish Court, of date March 21st.
1873. THAD MAYO,
Deputy Clerk of said Court.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28
Lake HOMse Hotel
B A r. r O O M :,
OPPOSITE THE COURT HOUSE,
Lake Charles, La.

HAVING purchased the above well
III known hotel property, I have re-
Gently and thoroughly repaired, painted
and newly furnished the entire build
ing, and am determined to keep first
class hotel The bar will be supplied
with the finest liquors, cigars, etc.
Horses, mules and oxen, viii be well
fed and sheltered in my large FEED
STABLE. in the rear of the hotel.
Ny STEAM FERRY across Lake
Charles will transport passengers. wag-
ons, and animals to and from l.agdad,
Perkins Mill, and Lake Charles
I am also agent for the schooner
WELCOME.
Prices moderate, and sincere inten-
ton to please all customers. Try me.
GREEN HALL.
feb Ia. 1S78..tf
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J.-C0RNELIUS MUNDAY,
p ny sician, S urg con
AND
" ID IL q L. & n
d R UGGIS T.

HAVING established Drug Store
Ill in the building of J. w. Bryan l.
Co., corner Ryan street AMI Public
Square, l am pre- pared to sell Drugs
for cash, cheaper than ever before Of
fered in Lake Charles. Par ocular eff
forts made 70 always have on hand a
full supply of Qninine. Opium, Nor
phine, Alcohol, Castor Oil etc. A su-
perior article of Brandy. Whiskey, Gin,
Wine, etc., kept exclusively for medical
purposes. Can be found Mt Drug Store
during the day, and ut residence, on
Bill 20 street, at night, if n IT profession
ally absent
N. B.--Physicians prescriptions care
fully compounded.
feb 81 rs.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28
DIED.

DUHON--At his residence, in this
parish, on Monday, 25th inst, Cyprien
Duhon, aged "a years.
The dsceacd was one OF the Oldest residents
OF Caicasieu, and was noted for his integrity,
politeness and hospit slity. Peace to his asher.
LEVEQUE-At his residence. in the
town of Lake Charles, on Thursday.
March 2lst, 1873, Louis Leveqne, born
in the parish of West Baton Rouge.
August l4th, 1885.
New Orleans and Baton Rouge papers
please copy.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28
DIR. j. M. HILLiARD,

HAVING permanently located In the
Hi town of Lake Charles. respectfully
offers bis professional services to the
citizens Of town and country. Disease
OF the throat and lungs treated on an
improved plan; also Rhnmatism and
Neuralgia. Careers removed without
the use OF the knife or ea,lstie, and
without pain, March 10, 1876,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28
A. G. POULET,
Tanner ~ Currier,
LAKE CHARLES. LA.

III EEPS constantly on hand and for
In. sale good assortment of Coraee,
Sole. Upper and Harness Leather.
will also undertake Saddle Rigging,
Harness making, and all kind Of saddle
and harness repairing. Bride rigging
halters. spur rigging etc, etc
Prices to suit the times.
Jan. IT, 1878. tf
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28

The next quarterly conference OF
the M. e. Church South at Lake
Charles will be held on Saturday
and Sunday, April 9Th and 18th.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28
SHORT STOPS

Unlawful to kill wild turkeys,
prairie chickens, and other birds
protected by the game law, on and
after Monday next.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28

"a We send this number of our paper
fD some who are not subscribers,
nd will send them the next three
in order that they may, by
abl examination. consider whether
I'll will not he to their advantage to
Eaabscfibe for it.
Il Ne trust that all vine thus re-
hive the Echo will s.ad i'm their
SSrders for a years or six niollthS
Subscription. No charge will be
Made for this and the next three
sent to parties not now
&3sbselibers. Every naan benefits
&fnlseif. his family, and his parish,
III helping to support his parish
Newspaper. 1T will be our aim to
iIEale the Echo an interesting po-
Afieal and family journal, and in
ew of the election next fall there
lould be a large increase OF sub
kiptions. Reinember-the Echo
IA straight out democratic paper,
n lis not owned nor controlled by
~ political ring or clique. lit says
kat means, and means what it
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28

And the same rates from New Iberia
to Lake Charles. 30 lbs baggage al
lowed to each seat. 30 per cent. deduc-
ton on round trip to either point.
STAGE OFFICE at Lake Charles, at J.
W. Bryan's store, corner Courthouse
Square.
July Is, IS75-y
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28
ESTABLISHED 1922.
A. Baldwin f. Go.

SUCCESSORS &c s5Iocomb. Baldwin & Go.
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY,
Guns. Iron,
STEEL. NAILS, CASTINGS,
Agricultural Implements, Paints. Oils,
Metals. Tinware. Railroad Sap
plies, Blacksmiths and
Carpenters Tolls,
Etc, Etc.
AGENT n. g. M rALLlC HARTRIDG E
COMPANY.
Remington Breecb-loading Guns and
Rifles.
"A Canal and 81 a. IS Common Streets,
Adjoining City Hotel.
New Orleans, La
feb 81, 1873.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28

EHE ANDERSON CASE. Our Supreme
na, on the 18th inst, reversed the
dict of the jury and set aside the
hence of Thos. G. Anderson, in the
u of the State against j. Madison
Glls ct ais, for forgery of the Vernon
6sh election returns, and discharged
@ersoa from custody. The decision
based upon two grounds; first, that
4 forged document offered in evil
Nee, being the icon solidated state
~" of the votes polled in VerAon
ISL. was not the ELECTION returns"
hat parish, rs charged in the inforaaa-
! against the prisoner: the only cleo
\ returns known to the law as such
|ng the returns Of the commissioners
&lectien: secondly, that the defend
was not charged in the Information
y having uttered or Published the
Bged forged instrument in any official
betty, and chat, II being OF lhe es-
BE of forgery that it be committed
he prejudice or injury of some one.
LAS necessary to conviction to have
*ged that he committed the offence
kged in an official capacity; because
&ttering nor publishing OF an cleo
D return by Q private Individual, in
Unofficial capacity, could iniare or
ndiee any one.
Ne decision was genuine surprise
Farybody, including politicians Vt
n parties, as il virtually releases al
members of the Returning Board
y prosecution. The Attorney Cen
Il has applied for o rehssring.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28
II. s. MAIL STAGE ROUTE.
Lake Charles and New Orleans.
SCHEDULE OF ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.

Leaves New Iberia Tuesdays. Thurs
days and Saturdays. at 6 A. NJ; arrives
AZ Lake Charles next days at 8 r. M.
Leaves Lake Charles Tuesdays.
Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 A. NJ;
arrives at New Iberia next days at &
r. M.
New. light and comfortable, mail
coaches, will carry passengers at the
following rates;
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-03-28
NEW FIRM.
j. w. Bryan & Co.,
DEALERS IN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.

A T the old stand Of Bryan 4 Clement
IA on the corner OF Ryan street and
Courthouse square. have converted
the entire lower story OF the large build
ing at that place into grand depot for
the sale OF an immense stock OF goods,
that are now open. aud which they are
selling at prices defying composition. A
continuance OF the .satronage formerly
extended to Bryan A Clement is res
pectfully solicited.
March IA, 1873.
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U MATTERS.

In the territorial court Mons Nelson was
arraigncd this morning on an indictment
charging him with the crime of rape upon
the daughter Of Mrs. Larson. lie was Civ.
en- until Monday t, plead to the charge.
The United States grand Jury yesterday
returned three indictments. One was
against Patrick NJ. Cornwall for selling
malt liquors without a government license.
He was arraigpcd this afternoon and plead
not guilty to the charge and his trial Is in
progress this afternoon. Cornwall kept q
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OBITUARY.

The subject of the following obituary no.
tice was the mother of Phil X. Faulk, dis.
trict attorney 1t Yankton. We take it from,
the Freeport penny Journal:
IN MEMoRlAM.
Precious in the sight of the Lord Is tho death
Elizabeth Kepple Faulk, wife Of John Faulk,
Esq, died at her residence at Shearer's Y Roads,
Mestmoreland county on Sabbath morning,
March 10Th. 1878. This venerable lady was born
October 81, 1901. Mother Faulk had Travelled the
path Of widowhood fortwenty three years. She
was the mother of tiys children, 10 whom she
fmlness in life, and lived'to see them honored i'll
every locality. Her eldest son, Simon p. has
been, for many years, u Justice OF the peace in
Allegheny township, Westmoreland county.
fhtlip \: learned the printing trade at Green's
burg. After having laid his arm upon the altar
attorney At Yankton, Dakota Territory. The
eldest daughter, Esther f., has been postmaster
ut Shearersburg for y number of years. Her
children have the comfortable assurance that the
:" King of tcrrolS" had no terror for her. She
fell asleep in the arms of Jesus. rs sleeps the
Barry, OF this place, performed the funeral SER
vices at the house, and open grave, on Tuesday
18th. The services were solemn and impressive.
A vast multitude of %neighbors and acquaintance
were present to witness the iutcrMent Mt the
We!neI graveyard. 81
tsTherc is . world above, ~
Where parting Is unknown
whole eternity Sf love,
FOrmd for the good atone
Aud faith beloldS the dying here
Translated to that happier sphere"
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PERSONAL.
NJ. T. Woolley has gone TO Midtown.
Sim Eissman left for Onawa this MOI

NJ. Il. WoOlley mas gone 10 MltltoWn.
Sian Eiseman left for Onawa this morn
ing.
Mayor Zlebach started out on a mission.
AIRY trip this morning.
President Wicker, Of the Dakota South
ern, arrived last night.
Superintendent Merchant of the Dakota
Southern, is in tow to-day.
John II. Charles and G. ID Woolwor,h, of
Sioux City, are in town to-day s.
Capt. w. S. Lyon aud wife aud Miss Mary
Brown arrived last night from the east.
Mrs. Lyon is prepared TO resume the mill
liue,y business in Yankton.
NJ. d. Moore arrived las, night from Hi
nois bringing two car loads Of stock. He
thinks of making Yankton his place of re-
sidence aud dealing In stock.
Capt. Wm. Simms, of the steamer Nellie
Peck, received a telegram yesterday from
St. Louis stating that his mother was in a
dying condition. He left this morning for
st. Louis.
NJ. w. Holly, clerk in the quartermastcr's
Office at Sioux City, arrived last night from
below. Mr.. H. is here for the purpose Of
renting a house, in anticipation Of the re.
moval of the military offices to Yankton.
WE. Russell, clerk for DIR. Livingston Al
Crow Creek agency, has fallen a victim te
the new regulation of the interior depart
ment which requires the appointment Q
clerks to be made direct from the Indial
Office. He is to be superseded by Col. Hol
lister, an ex-army officer from the east.