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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09

A VERY important bga1ch of ms business ard
"a en- take great pride in, The fact Is. oxper-
renee has aught me chat It's loss of time % keep
anything but tAe best goods 20 this line Ny trade
is s1 extensive that 10 enables me @ buy direct
from .he manufacturer Thus giving ne an ad-
vantage iG prices that viii deiy competition.
bavea fac oItment II Ladies. Men s, asa Chill
drcu's Shoes together with handsome stock Of
Mems Youths and Boys Boots aoi Shoes. Z
viii pay you Oh examine ibis iinc before purchas-
iog elsewhere.
A1ri r.. i,-'. CIV. TRU SSELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09

FVOB the, bes, selected and largest assorted
~tncS NJ Goods boz ar lice. call 40 the One
Price B, fable Grrco-y 0f James I'd. Rodrick.-
los vii iCl my Goods fresh ard Prime iu quail
'r-loa-lt from the best houses in Baltimore and
Philadelphia among which are
SUGARS, COFFEES AND TEAS,
Srrursocal, grades Spices. Canned Fruits, Jel-
lies, Arp'. aud Peach Butter, Dried Apples, Pea
ches ald Corn. y uc-s. Rice, I.ckles. Naccaroui.
ClnNctiors. Cracker. and Cheese, ai grades OF
Tobacco end ScgolS.
Glass. Queens. Rockingham aud Wooden Ware,
To supply che wa.t and demands 90 my many
customers Z have added to my ai.eady large stock
o. full iiocot
DI2N- GOODS, NOTIONS
Consisting. jr part. 0f Dress Goods. Calicoes,
Brown all B,eachel Musia, Hosiery. Collars
Ove-ais Ready Nlta Clothing, and a nice line or
-umtrcr Fats. These goods ere marked down az
Bottom Prices, se- intend o. ~ii them ~ cheap
as any 1--we man i0 ihe ci,g. Gail and see ne and
I uilprcVc DC. B-ing DE Dollars of y0ur Dad
dies au4 Invest them where y0rr dlddscs used 90
DO business. Being now established on a SOLID
basis, purpose n.aAi0g my e,tlbishmcnt a per-
maneut Institution. Thankful. 90 the general
public .ur tlc large aId LIBERAL patronage bestow-
cd upon nae IN th- past hope by Offering none but
tAc Best goods I'D loves, prices llt lair dealing %
uscri. ana increase the sane.
~ All k.nds of Country Produce taken 10 ex-
eSnngc tos Goods. Goods delivered within the
corpo-1tcc.
Eo- Customers can have Accommodations for
their horses 81 they wish without charge. ~ri-c
Respectfully. JAMES. H. RODRlCK.
S,--s..,. Jesse NJ. Eug'c.
James d. Eod.ick.
May %, lS79-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09
WITH CASH CAPITAL AID assists o.
MORSE THAR $4,000, oO0.

] AN prepared to write policies on Dwellings
| and Contents; Store Houses and Contents;
Mills, Factories. and all good iusurable property
at lowest current rates. Farm Dwellings a
speciality viii give my personal attention to
viewing, making diagrams and furnishing such
other needed Information to all parties desiring
to insure. Ny customers will be furnished from
time to time, Biotters, calendars as well az
printed matter. showing the conditions OF tue
Companies in which they are Insured.
! have given my constant attention TO the In
surance business for the past six years, and being
go generally known throughout the County, do
not think it necessary to give references. Par
ties iusuring with me may rest assured thattheir
policies win be properly written. and that time
ly notice vii, be given them as TO date Of oxpira-
ton Oicc and residence at Charlestown.
Very Respectfully,
k. \. ALEXANDER.
general Insurance Agent.
Dcccmbr, %, lSTT-1y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09
Furniture Required.

T5'HE undersigncdhas opened a Furniture Re
! pair shop in the building on corner OF sam
ue and Main streets, Charicstown-a few doors
East OF Court House, on same SIDE lie will Re
pair Furniturcin substantial and neat manner a.
reasonable prices, and with pFomptitude.
Jan. so, lsT5-tf T.G.EUST.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09

Surveying and Conveyancing

7 Will survey anywhere, promptly and AZ
! short notice-accuracy guaranteed. Special
attention paid in connection Herewith o. DRAW
ING DEEDS or any Embellishments of Writing.
2. O.-CharlestOwa, jefferson Co.. W. Va.
Dec. S, 1877. ;. HOWELL BROWN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09
JEWELRY
REPAIRING
CLOCK, AND

Atprices ilat defy competition. ] will WORK
cheaper than any man in the State of West Yir-
GINA, for the same amount Of work. Parasois.
Umbrellas, Fiolns, &C., repaired.
June %, ls5i-iy. ". W. BURTON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09
NOTICE.

7 TAME this method to inform ny friends and
! customers in general, that / have moved
nv Jewelry establishment 10 the room formally
used bv the centennial Book Store" and one
doos ives. cs Lights Drug Store, where will 10
all kinds of
WATCH.
CLOCK, AND
d
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09
Domestic Wooden Goods.

+ HAVE at my store On toe 2nd story snd lfpa-
! rate from MS own goods Oh The gooss leftbf
ARCHIE McCARRGLL. j.. deceased, ofhiE owl
make, which offer Tor tie present 70 private sale
Those 10 full pieces and good order aihs mort
recent prices ard those outoi order and damaged
GEO. IS. T. KEARsLfT.
roo Il rs Jsrfcuf1r.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09
General Fire Insurance Agency.

n REPRESENTING three Of the leading Com
II pauies doing business in Jefferson County,
West Virginia.
PEABODY OF WHEELING,
CONTINENTAL OF NEW YORK,
EpNA OF HARTFORD.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09
JOHN NJ. COYLE g. co.
REAL ESTATE Ba0KERs,
CHAELESTOWN, W. VA.

DUY and Sell Real Estate, in town and country.
ID Prompt attention given 90 all bCsiuesspla
In their hands. Titles examined and Conscy-
ances promptly prepared.
Va Business transacted In the Law Office OF
Franck Dcckwith, on Main street nearly oppo-
site the Carter Iio1se.
February O. lS73-n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09

Oh Madame k9ihschii, mother q the
mighty capitalists, attained Che age o. ninety
eight years. Her wii Which was remarkable.
and her Intellectual faculties, which were OF
no common order, u0e preserved 90 the end
IN Der last illness. waea surrounded ly Der
family. hcr physician being present. she sail
tfy % 30 something frme" Madame. what
eau 30 I cans usaAe you young again.
"No. doctor. dout want o. Dr. ysunG again.
but want 10 continue 60 grow od."
ing wi.h ,hc efucat. 70 " c.rls IN the training
colleges it has tc,n found tlat ucy require
h,tle driving % work compared with Ioys,
and shasthey are no-e cepuJ,e 90 Influences
90 ambition aud desire tl succeed. The dan
s~h,ofs is from or-,o.rs -ris,. &. r, r.,r
tb,t vopr, o,r,s, ,r;,r r,, avn, .ts..,s,'yes
- 49, ..,,.'',-,,,..,.,. .-..-.'i 3,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09
I'LL EAsIIls9s


the linc propose 10 follow during tie coming
Spring and Summer. The Gods ! viii ol,r
were selected with the grestost care ord niH
sneak for theinfclycs both in Quality and rrici.-
Then 10 do yosr family Justice, and pfeyoit a
drain IN your pocketbo0ks come 10 % tcc mc hfn.o
YOU lay out one cent for your Spting srd Summer
Goods. ! viii soyc you time and money D.
selling von gOOD RELfdBLE COODS 90
lower prices Than were offered in this market igr
wears.
April 3. 1879. G. ". IkUSStLb.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09
NOTICE.

1 ~ pefsons Indebted 20 The undersigned ~
"A former Agent Of The .. 4 o. X. Is. Company
Tor Freighis, o. Commissions, or 20 the late hfm
ofstarry 4 lock, arc notified hat payment must
De made al once.
July l3, 1873. J. d. STARRY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09
WANTED TO BUY,
100 Tons of Bones,

/ Mni. ''''' ''' -' ''' P''- '4' ''''''
Also, for sale, at low price, for Cash.
80 Tons OF Plaster,
now grinding. WEIRICK WELLER.
March 30, Isl
NANDi-We have on hand NJ our Yard, RIVER
= SAND which we will sell by the bushcl or
CARLOAD. Cart load lots delivered % order FOR
Cash. lIPPiTT 4 co.
nRESSED FLOORING.-Have last received
: supply of No. l Dressed Flooring well sea-
soned, and MADE OF best North Carolina Pine for
sale low for cash by LlPPlTT 4 co.
II OCK SALT for sailing Live Stock, iust re-
IA ceived and fo7 sale very low for cash by
June Is, 1870. LlPPITT 4 co.
DROWN and White Sugars Of all grades, Sr-
ID rups OF an kinds, Coffee, Tea, Spices, Tobac-
Co, Potomac and Lake Herring. Maccaroni and
Cheese, for sale by II. II. COOKE.
New Goods! Reduced Prices
HAVING recently rePlenished nv stock with
I seasonablc goods, [ am prepared &c offer
them AT figures 90 suit the times. The reputation
gained IN the community for keeping GOOD
GOODS IL shall be my effort to maintain, and
shall endeavor always 20 give NY friends the ben
EFT OF bottom prices. Thankful for past patron
age hope 60 meri, continuance Of the same.
DAVID HOWELL.
I AN again selling the " Charlottesville CASH
i meres." These Goods have attained deserv-
edly high reputation and are guaranteed pnre
wool and no "shOdjy." keep the only stock of
these goods 90 be found in this COUNTY
DAVID HOWELL.
IiHESTER HAMS, Dried Beef, Family Flour,
X Corn Meal, Dried Peaches for sale by
May 81, 1872. DAVID HOWELL
nRESS GOODS-Erench Buntings. all the de-
/ = sirabe colors; silk face Checks, Manchester
tancys Black Lace Bunting. Black Cashmere,
Pure Nohair, Lawns and Piques, now open for
inspection 1T c. W. TRUSSELLS.
June :, 1870
NTASON'S Fruit Jar Quart and 8 Gallons for
VI sale by II. Il. COOKE.
: ELY Glasses AID Tumblers for sale by
- II. Il. COOKE.
] AEGE AssortmentOi Tin Ware for sale BY
IL II. II. COOKE.
ERESIE LEMONS for sale BY
/ H.H. COOKE.
Jrne .. 1879.
TURKEY Tail Feather Dusters-better than
I Ostrich Busters al less than half their cost
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09

Head and Foot Stones, Nantes, Statues and
Carving. in all its various branches, and all
work m thcjr business. All orders promptly Gllod
at the lowest rate, and shortest notice aud ailwork
delivered and put up, and guaranteed 90 suit pur-
chasers. 10 not. no sale. Please call and see and
Judge for yourselves be,ore-r purchasing elsewhere
and patronize Home Manufacturers
Tho subscribers have also in operation theirshop
Ia Narunsburg where they will give prompt at
tention TO all work entrusted to them.
DfElL BRO.
Charlcstown. Julvls, lSG7-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09
NOTICE.

TTAyINC Completed ny contracts sbroei
which have occupied my cole attention .or
nearly year past, am now prcpai,d ior ridoia
in al the departments ol House Building 40.
dress me 40 CbarlcstoWn.
Sept. is, 1876. !. c. HOLMES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09
Still Another Reduction
u TIE
O. n. Z.

yVTEare happy 30 inform our customers and
w thcpubiic generally, that We have again
been able 10 reduce The price of our Celebrated
SUNI|ISH PLOWS
so as TO make them within the reach ofall. These
Ploughs have been in Use long enough to satisfy
the most incredulous that they are the only Rcli-
able plocchs IN this county 70 stand mp 20 The
work and to plough the soil well - all tines
They are put mp Of the very best material and
workmanship that this county can afford. We,
however, guarantee every Plough to give satisfac
ton or no sale WEIRiCK i WELLER.
T. Sc. :. Barnhari, at Da'leid's Depot, Is
our authorized Agent 70 sell our lloughs in JET
fcrson County, North OF h. & o. Il. h.
Charlestown. Feb. p, 1871, AW.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09

a laly belonging % tho washing interest,
wl3 was arrested with another fr stealing
ua lerglrmea's. being asked vhat crime she
was charged w.th. rcphc1 that she lilotAnow,
'a, believed % was something about pa'slip
erminis although she never stole parsaip 10
Gle whole s9-rss % ier ijrc
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09

T70R which the Cash VIII be paid at our Plaster
Also, FOR sale, at a low price, Cor Cash,
80 Tons OF Plaster,
nov rrirtir- WEIRICE = WEIIER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09

An Eugiishnan was boa,tn5 Co a Yankee
TIA, they bad a book iu the British museum
which was once owned ly Cicero. oh. that
aiat uo.hn'.' retorlel tlo loDkcc, "ia The
museum in Boston tley have got Adam fan
iy Bible with TIE record "a marriages, births,
and deaths complete
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09
The jefferson County
MUTUAL
Fire Insurance go.

OFFERS TO the people Of Jefferson and sur
I J rounding Counties Insurance in a safe Com
pany OF the actual cost Of insurance, which Is
much cheaper than the rates usually charged,
and Keeps the money athome.
Good risks from responsible parties are inrited.
Executive Committee meets every Tuesday.
Dmrcroas-K. g. White, Henry i. Davenport,
Edward Tearncv, John W. Rider, ". II. T. Lew
Is, Daniel Uenc0ower, Wm. J.. Wilson Eugene
Baker. John W. Grsntham. James Logic. Chas.
p. Wilson, Joha II. little. Jacob \ Melvin, VIM.
D. Smith, WIN. 4. Morgan.
y. s. WHITE, President.
IL. y. DAVENPORT, TftczurcT.
ExEcuriyr CoNalrrGE.-N. 5. Whito WIN. II.
T. Lewis, john ". Rider, E1gcnc Baker and Wm.
l.. W ilson.
r. a. ALEXANDER, scct'y Il Gen. Agent.
Local AoaNTs.-Middleway.wm. Giiberti
Kearneysviile-J. C. Ditncr; Harper's Ferry
Chns. +. Trail; Shepherdstown-iI G. Eut.cr.
November .. ls7s-ly.
TUST RECEIyED.-lce Woolor Silk Shetland.
~ Shetland Wool, Siagle and Split Berlin
Zephyr, at GEO. W. TA1LORS.
August ,, 1878.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-08-09
New Goods ! Reduced Prices!

DRESS GOODS-Srench Buntings. all the de-
/ sirable colors SILK face Checks Manchester
tancys, Black Lace Bunting. Black Cashmere,
Pure Nohair, Lawns and Piques. now open for
inspection at c. W. TRUSSELLS.
June :, 1870
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-05-24
NEW SALOON.

THE undersigned. late proprietor of
d 'sThe Cotton Exchange" saloon in
Galveston. has this day opened in Lake
Charles, Ea, on Ryan ST.. at the late
stand OF johnson a Broderson'e Bakery
and Family Grocery Store, opposite the
Haskell House. an entirely new and
t 4.
First Glass Saloon,
for tlle sale Of Choice Liquors. Wines,
Ale. Beer, and Cigars
Billiard players will Aud first class
Pigeon-Hole Table. and also one OF
Brunswick. Bait q Cos celabrated Par
lor Billiard Tables.
No pains will be spared To secure the
comfort. enjoyment and. satisfaction Of
my patrons JOHN CARSON,
April IL, 1875. Proprietor.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-05-24
sIIERIFF's SALE.
State Of Loaisioaa--Elglth yat'icinl Dis
G-ict Coa,a-- Perish If Catctiaisu--
No 23T.
BESNETr X SToDBAED VS.. ,GE6RGE
MUgEAi

DIX virtne Of Nbit of fieri facias. Is.
I'D sued from the Hon. Court aforesaid,
I win offer for sale at bubble auction,
to the last and highest bnidpr, for cash,
With the b. nent Of appraiaenent, X tns
Court House of tlis parish. III the town
OF I,tk+ Charles, La. onssATURDAy.
the 18th day of liane. A. d., 1870. NJ
"a clnckA A. M. 4. tile following described
property, to-@lt:
4,tie new bnilt schooner KATE, meas
'i'ising 30 feet 9 ine1es keel. IL feet G
inches beam, and Ten is 100 tons bur-
then, together with her tackle, rigging
s.ti S. ropes. ana everything 10 said
vessel Belonging, NOW lying in Lake
Charles, il CalGAsie.u Parish, La.
Seized to satisfy sa;d writ. issued In
the above mentiouea suit.
Sheriff soffice, Lake Charles. May IA /,
1873, ID. III. LYONS,
Sheriff OF Caleasien Parish.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-05-24
sIIERIFFrss SALE.
Stdfe of ,Louisi1nn, Parish Of. Co1casisu--
eDE Jadiiciai District Coars--No.
Az.
THOMAS J. Lyons VS.. A. Moss & Bros.
AND HENRY M0ss.

fs +
DY virtue 81 a writ Of fieri facias, Is.
ID .sned upon twelve months bond,
and to me diraStea from the Honorable
Cohrt. aforesaid, I will offer for sale, at
public anctiou, to The last and highest
l,isMer, for cash, without the benefit OF
ADVERTISEMENTS, ut the Court House door
of this parish, in the town of Lake
Charles La, on SATURDAY, the 7th
day of |5nne. A. d.. 1879. at eleven
Q clock i. M. the following described
property, to-wit:
! One steam Circnlar Saw Mil and
Building, together with engine CON-
piste, boiler. saw mill frame, bull wheei,
butting saw. counter shaft, edging saw
and table, one circular saw, ane lot
betting, cars, carriage ahd headblocks.
and everything tl,srefo belonging aud
appertaining. knowsa as the Moss mill,
situated on Trailaa' 3 like, in Calcasieu
parish.
2. The sonth. east quarter of north
west quarter, and southeast quarter of
section ii, and sonth half of north west
quarter, ard soutll-west,qnarter Of sec
ton l2Nin township 10, south of range
ten west. Containing in all about four
hundred and forty (440) acres. situated
Oh. Eayon Den, in Ca casien parish, La
Seized to satisfy said writ, issued in
Tire above mentioned snt.
!, Sheriff's Office, Lake Charles. May 3,
1879. ID. FL. LYONS,
Sheriff of Calcasieu Parish.
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Meet5Rg VI the PayisIi Board Gf
Health

IaAKE FHARLEs, La, May %, 1879
The Board Of Health of the Parish of
Calaasinu met vt the call of the Presi-
dent Present: n. II. Gray, Al. ID.
President; = q Mpnday. NJ d. -. J,
Lyons, M d., aud A. IL. Moss, NJ ID.
Absent: DR.. w. IA. Kirkman aud DIR.
J. III. Hilliard.
The President, in few repaar'ks. exv
plajned the object Of calling this meet
ing Of the Board. which was to take
steps to ppeyent the visiting Of orr river
by vessels coming from Mexican ports.
ON motion Of DIR. A. Fl. Moss, resolv-
ed, That any. vessel coming from any
port Of the West India Islands, or any
port along the Gulf Of Mexico, south o.
Texas. Be ard She is hereby prohibited
from coming within the limits 81 the
parish OF CAlaasiAu. Any vessel, Oh the
owners, master, OF crew Of any vessel,
vioIatipg or attempting To violate this
ordinance, shall be subject to the fines
and penalties imposed BY the ordinance
OF this Board, of the year 1878, and
nov in force.
on motion Of DR.. y. D Lyons. re-
solved, That the Board of Health Of the
Parisi, Of Cameron ia hereby requested
ID meet iamedintely and take steps to
prevent any Sessel hailing ffola such
ports coming into. the mouth Of the
iayer at Csloasisl PaAs.
on motion, the Beard adjournad,
subiect to The call III the President.
n, r. GRAY, M. d.,
President
Attest THAD. MAYO, Secretary
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PERsONAL.-His ihany friends
here were glad to see Capt. james
Saunders in town this week, after
an absence of several years. His
valuable services to our people du-
ring tie yellow fever Of 1870 1.-THE
only time this disease ever visited
Lake CAiaIles) viii always be CRATE
fully Remembered here.
Our efficient assessor Of taxes,
Alleh Galley, Esq, dropped in at
TIE Echo office last Tuesday, with
two new subscriptions for our paper,
He is making All official tousef the
parish.
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Proclamation.

Whereas, it Is .. fact that Yellow Fe-
yer now exists il Tampieo and other
places in Mexseo, now hereby pro-
claim quarantine against Tipppieo.
Mexico, aud any other places That may
be infected with yellow fever, and that
no vessels l5,tiling from any of the
above named places will be allowed t.
enter Within three miles Of orr incor-
pofate limits.
Any violation of our quarantine reg
sllstions will be strictly dealt with ae-
cording TO law.
VIM Meyer, Mayor.
Lake Charles, La, May ~, 1879.
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TAKEN up by the undersigned. on
i Barnes Greek neifJ. J. Kingrey's
store, Caleasien Parish, April 5, 1873,
d stray horse, He is bay stallion.
white right bind foot, white spot ia
face, about l2la hands high, branded
Oh left hip G5,
The owner will come forward within
thirty days from this date, prove prop
erty, pay charges and take the horse, or
he will be sold according to law.
ID. Il. BAGGETT.
May III, 1879.
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- -
NOTICE

r HAVE in my possession q fence,
4 breaking gray pvpy, roached mare,
left hip drove mp, and branded about
thus; JHF Coined togetberj, on the left
thigh.
Tie owner will please come forward,
prove property, pay charges, aud I will
deliver the pony
AMEDEE CoRBELLO,
English Bayou, Calcasieu Parish.
May 10, 1879
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FfssTxaIa House.
LAKE, cHa.LFs. cAIEAsIEU PARISH,
E9UlsIANA.

,JsHIs large. fvo STORY. we'll lighted
l aud ventilated building. situated
on Ryan stlNtt, next to Moss & hid
dicks STORE, has recently beei, entirely
renovated and rapainted, and the fnr-
niture IL new throughout. The graund
measures 2ao by 40U feet, and includes
4 new feed stable. The table is sup
piled with the best the market affords,
and the proprietor will spare no efforts
To make II Il first class house Com
m4reial travellers will find il, quiet and
pleasant stopping place. Prices mod
eiatG. ~, wv. IA. HASKELL,
July ii, lS7S, Proprietor.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-05-24

JUsrrcr TRfusrpHANT.Many OF
oar readers viii remember seeing
| placarls posted last simmer offer
ing a reward for the arrest of some
thieves who had stolen two horses
from Capt. Sam Haas, of Bayou
Chicot, st. Landry Parish. The
horse thieves. Amos Avery ana
.Anselin McWiiliams, alias John
johnson, who, with the Stolen
horses, were captured in Texas,
were Convicted and 'sefftencei last
fall, Avery to nine, and Johnson to
seven, years in 'tife penitentiary.
johnson plead gaiilty, but Avery
demanded al5tfry trial and on his
trial his Two biTehers, Daniel Avery
and Robert Avery, of Raptaesspar-
'ish, having been sun flonea byAlim
as witnesses, < 1oaned Him tile lean
of an OATH" and swore that on the
night the horses were stolen their
brother Amos hid slept all night
with them at their home in Rapides
parish. The st. Landry Democrat
of last Saturday says that the Ra-
pides brothers, Daniel and Robert,
were indicted for perjury for swear.
ing as above stated, and were. last
week convicted. This disposes of
the t,tree Averys Tef Some years to
come.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-05-24

In compliance with u petition of ON,
citizens published in last weeks Echo
aud Gazette. 4 Now hereby consent ~
agafp become q candidate for the office
II Mayor Of Lake Charles. Hoping
that will give the same Satisfaction as
r Ii sye hare@fore given, aud thanking
you for your kind support,
j remain, very respectfully.
WIN. MEYER, Mayor.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-05-24
FOR SALE.

IEOR SALE 81 so hundred and fifty
I three and d half acres Of land, on
the Bayou Nez-eiqu6, in this parish,
in Sec. IS, Al 8. 81 IN. Is W., La.
Address Lake Charles Ecso
Sab FL. 1878
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-05-24

The negro exodus is checked, and
the negroes are exoding back again,
those at least who can pay their
passage. They all agree that tstlie
promised lando is like ttthe forty
acres and d anule.7
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-05-24

PUBLdc LAND S1LE.-The u. S.
government land sale Fof ill tiflen-
tered public bands Id Calcasieu com
netloes at New Orleans next Zion
day, and will continue from day to
day.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-05-24

Successful nlef should be eou-
sta.,tly rsarrie,l To as examples for
5oys. Benjamin Ffanklin WAS q
tramp il his young DAYS.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1879-05-24

Thanks to Thos. Mcintyre, The
efficient Tsergesaft alarms of the
constitutional convention, for a
copy Of the proceedings of'the New
Orleans Medical and Surgical As
1Soeiation.