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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-10-29

sheriH,s sale.
Third Justices Comt--R friA Of Calcasissf---
State Of Louisiana. --1Vo. a.
/. D. Nix ys. WIIIlam 9. Mason.


II. d. Nix va. William e. Nelson.
DY virtue Of writ Of Fseri Fdcias, issued
IL and TO me directed, from the Hon. Court
aforesaid, will offer for sale, at public auc-
tion, TO the last and highest bidder. for cash,
with benefit Of appraIsement, al the Court
house door OF this parish, In the town Of Lake
Charles, La, on SATURDAY, the 10Th day
of November, A. d., 1881, at eleven o'clock
to wit
A certain tract or parcel Of land, situated
In the parish Of Calcasieu, and described Us
being that portion of lot No. o. IN See. ~, T..
8, s. X. 8 west, divided of, and numbered lot
No. |, bounded by the river Calcasieu, on the
north, and measuring 296 feet, on the east
line, and 400 feet on the line, and containing
about two 25-1c0 acres. Seized to satisfy said
writ, issued IN the above mentioned suit.
DAVID II. LYONS, Sheriff.
sherifr's Office, Lake Charles, La, October
IS, 1881.
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,TrIhnle on lsc.pcct.

At meeting Of the II. X. r.. Club,
Oct. 20, 1881, on motion Of Capt. i,
X. Reynolds, duly seconded,
Resoipcd, That tho president Of this
Clnb be and llc Is hereby requested to
appoint a committee Of three TO draw
up suitable resolutions on the demise
Ut otH late fpllow-mcmber, Jonssos
d. GARRAwAy, Whcrenpon, Capt, Z.
+. Reynolds, Jas. A. Kinder aud Jno.
II. Poo, were appointed.
On motion, the president was added
TO tile committee, anil reported the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions;
WHEnEAs, II has pleased the Advise
Creator and Ruler 20 remove from our
midst while yet IN tbs prime Of bis
manhood, orr friend Johnson p. Gar
raway,
Resoiped, That, IN his dostl. his
family have lost devoted aud IN
dulgent husband and father; tho COM
,nunity has lost one who was pre-emi-
nonlly qualified to make useful and
honored citizen this club and his
friends, ono whose place will not easily
be filled,
Resoipcd, That we tender to ltis be-
rcayed family, our sincere condolences,
In this their great affection,
Resofvsd, That the Lake Charles
Commercial aud Lake Charles EoHo
bio furnished with copy Of these res
with request that they be
published, and that copy Of same be
tho family Of tho licensed,
Tnos, II, REYssLps,
j, A. KIHpEa,
], II, Poe,
Than. MAYO.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-10-29

soME Gne shrimp were brought to
town from caleasieu Pass few days
ago, They were guite treat, " they
wsfe tho 6vst of tbe seasop,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-10-29

cH,ny deputy sheriff Julien Richard
spd Aipede Favqpe made lying visit
III tba NV 4 fev aays ago, apd return
ed Aspab refreshed after 4 little Feerea'
fioD from active business,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-10-29
pUuII.IC NOTICE.

DISSOLUTION OF partnership. -
~ Having sold ont my entire interest
in the partnership firm of J. W. Bryan
y Co.. to J. w. Bryan. my connection
with the said firm ceased from and
after October Is, 1881. The business
OF said firm will be conducted at the
same stand, under the firm name of J.
W. Bryan.
In retiring from the firm cordially
recommend 1t TO the patronage OF my
friends. aud Of the public generally.
A. III. MOSS.
Lake Chnrlaa Tn Oct % 1891
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-10-29

Referring to the above. the under
signed desire to state that he will con-
Time the business, at the same stand
and under the firm name Of J. w.
Bryan. He will pay all the liabilities
of the late partnership firm, and all
parties indebted to IL will make settle
ments with him. He hopes TO receive
aud merit in increase Of the very liberal
patronage extended to the late partner
ship.
J. w. BRYAN.
Lake Charles, La, Oct. %, 1881.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-10-29

A RESIDENCE aud out houses with loi
"a measuring one hundred feet front, b,
two hundred feet deep, ON Ryan street, he
tween broad and Mill streets. The localit,
Ii d desirable one, and the buildings are new
and finished up tn style. For further par
ticulars apply VI the undersigned.
PETER BRO TiIERSON.
Lake Charles, La, June 4, i61.
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Constable's sale.
An Jpstice's Coarf--iState Of Louisiana- 7h,,tsh
Of Charlottesville. O.

st. German Elender vs.. Jense Thistrop.
DY virtue of writ of E7eri Facias, to me
l. directed, by the Hon. Thomas Klein
peter, 4th Justice OF the Peace IN and for the
parish Of Calcasleu, win proceed to sell at
public auction, with benefit Of appraisement,
on
Saturday, November no, 1851,
at 10 o'clock NJ, on the premises OF the de-
PENDANT, the following described tract Of
land, to wit
The g. El4 of the 8. Ell OF Sec i8, Town
ship II, South Of Range II west, s. W. Land
District Of Louisiana seized in the above en-
titled and numbered suit.
TERMS :---Cash
JOHN LYONS, Constable.
Calcasieu parish, Lo., Oct. 10, 1881.
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atr,.yesl,

A GENTLE rom pony or 7 years
N old, branded about Thus JD The
owner can get said pony by calling Ut
my ferry, Calcasieu, In. and paying
charges.
RILEY MOOER.
Clct a 1QQI1m
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-10-29

Dp SygwAHr win laayo Sunday
morning. Noy, Q, II yoa want work
done, hurry Up.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-10-29

Wilp dpsks wcrs plentiful n town
this week, and purchasers were MT
scarce,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-10-29

TIE procession at the funeral of Mr..
J. ID. Garraway, last Tuesday, was pro-
badly as large, il not the largest, ever
Witnessed in Lake Charles. The r. X.
RS, Of which llo was a member, turned
out for the first time on such occasion,
and with their brass band made the
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-10-29
LAKE HOUSE,
GREEN IE4ALa.. Proprietor
LAKE CHARLES. LA.

THIS old and favorably known house
i has lately been thoroughly repaired
aud refitted, and is now better pre-
pared thun ever 10 receive travellers, A
sample room for drummers 10 exhibit
their goods is attached TO the hosel. No
pains or means will be spared TO give
general satisfaction.
A first-cl,sss saloon is attached to the
premises, where the best OF liquors,
wines and cigars can be had; there is
also fine billiard table.
"A good stable and plenty of yard room
for stock, Sept IL. 1SSl--tf.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-10-29

Our chewing tobacco, ~ 70 cents Il
pound, Is going very fast,
.. N j. M. RRYAN.'
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-10-29

U1llt forget that We Ilaye ieY
i cents sf'ats Iefl. 0nr elatllln88 n
<lfuE eteep 6e II pnf I'alsl Aqpss
IND s|l1es. ise a1s'ileS ~. &: q
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-10-29

Our butchers continue 70 supply the
town With tiue, fst beet.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-10-29

/ NM ILL be Opened September y. by alfs.
her largo elnAs of music pupils, hi Lake
Charles. Tho school room Mil ba In Charge
of an accomplished and experienced lady
assistant, md no effort will ba spared VI fur
tier the interest ~ the scholars
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-10-29
succession sale.

SUCCESSION or DAVID JSo. REID, DECEASED.
State Of L0uisiand--- Ihrish Of CuleasLtt--F 0ur-
tenth Judicial Disf,ict Court.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-10-29
on Account OF H8epartur,
Notice to Creditors.

September u, 1881.
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va. 1' one O'Clock yesterday, Mr.. in
whitney, blacksmith on Water .,,.a.
.ae railroad fridge, left his horse b;,chsa
oelore Hon. Lot NJ. Morrilrs residence -
winthrop street. with curly-haired doc il
tue wagon Flies troubled the horse .nd
she began to kick and pull at the reins II
'er struggles she freed herself from the nos,
a"o In some mysterious manner kicked nm.
Vi her hind legs through the leathern d.sho,
anu then got 1t entangled between the c,oss
oar ana the axle in such manner that she
'ou'd not extrIcate it. In this plight the Door
amman hoobied down the hill, until stopped
before Cobb & Coles stable, and released
from her dangerous predicament. Her Loo
was badly Scared but otherwise she was nm.
hurt' The dog calmly remained in the car.
rage through the whole adventure. sticking
10 his post like the famous Roman sentinel a,
Pompeii.
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BOWDOINHAM.
Memorial Services.

The citizens of Bowdoinham and vicinity
held memorial services in honor of our late
President Monday in this village. 4 process
sion was formed in front of Masonic hall. con-
sisting of Thomas T. Rideout Post, G.. A. r.,
members of village lodge of Masons and cit
zens, and marched to the Baptist church which
had previously been decorated with the
emblems of MORNING and very fire fora
display. The exercises consisted of singing
under direction of Mr.. Horace White prayer
by Rev. &C Cone, and very able and interest
ing remarks on the life and public services
of the late James 4. Garfield by f. j. Millay
Esq and Revs. Kelley and Mclntire, closing
PRAYER bv Rev.IMr. Gould. The sto res wer'
closed during the exercises and, all the places
ofhusiness on the street were very nicely
decorated.
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CHINA.

A large tent has been spread on the lawn
adjacent to the hotel during the past week. in
which daily and evening meetings have been
held by the Adventists. Revs. Blaisdeli OF
Lewiston and Andrews of Weeks Mills, con-
duct the services. They are earnest in their
work. and zealously endeavor to prevail upon
sinners to forsake their evil ways. Rev.
Rob't Hall of Weeks Mills, has also assisted
The attendance on Sundays has been large.
Farmers are improving this pleasant
weather to gather their crops. Corn is now
about ready to cut, and good crop is as
sured. Potatoes are light. Grain fair to
good Apples abundant.
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a barn belonging to Gustavus Priest. ne ar
.n's 'uiage,was struck by lightning last Friday
forenoon, and set on FIRE. The flames we're
communicated TO another barn corn crib. wood
shed,an hoghouse adjoining, and all we're con
sumed, together with twenty-five tons of Lav.
quite crop of grain, moving machine. horse
ana all other farming tools. By strenuous
efforts the house was saved, though the fnr-
nlture, carpets, bedding, etc.. were consider.
AMY injured by the rain, as everything the
mouse contained was taken out Several
eniiuren were playing in one of the barns at
,he Tune, but were uninjured. The loss will
De ABOUT $1,000; insured for s4OO
Nr. Jewett of this town, who had saved
ABOUT 500 by years hard work in the Col
orado mines, was on his way home to his
FAMILY when the train was boarded By robbers
near Independence, Mo. The whole amount
was taken from him, together with his watch,
being poor man the loss comes very hard.
we see evidences of the sorrow of our peo-
pie on every hand Sunday the churches pre-
sented very sombre appearance. Rev Mr.
boynton gave very interesting review of
the life and services of President Garfield
IN the afternoon. taking for the foundation of
MS remarks, know We not that Prince and
great man has fallen this day in Israel?''
Memorial services were held in Citizens
HAIL. Monday afternoon. The procession of
the citizens was formed under the escort of
the Grand Army Post in which the children
OF all the Sunday schools took a prominent
part The procession moved through the
principal streets, thence to the hall where
Divine service was held. The demonstration
exceeded anything of the kind ever witnessed
IN this village. The streets were thronged with
people who came to pay their tribute of sor-
row to our noble dead, and to express their
sympathy for the bereaved family. Rev Mr.
Bill delivered the Grafton of the day. There
were also short speeches by Friend Thomas
Nichols and Rev. Mr.. Boynton. Appropriate
resolutions were adopted.
Chas. Simpson died quite suddenly, Satur-
day night. and was buried Tuesday under
direction of the Grand Army Post This is
the first comrade who has died since the or
ganization of the Post.
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Colby University Notes.

Monday was observed by general suspen-
sion of college duties. Memorial Hall was
appropriately draped, and the Faculty and
students attended the public exercises in
bodv in the afternoon.-The Seniors have
elected the following class officers President,
Wills: Vice President, Frye: Orator, Phil
brook; poet, Farr prophet, Fletcher; execu-
tive committee, Dennison, Andrews, Bos-
worth The annual initiation of the Delta
Irnsilon Fraternity took place on Friday eve
ming September 10th. Six new members
were received.-The Junior parts, as recently
announced. are: Greek, Hanson; Latin,
Noble. French. Knowlton, English, Trow'
br;due.-The Seniors have presented the
Sonbonnores with an elegant silver goblet,
0old-lined. in commemoration of their rope
nur victory. 1t bears the record of the con-
,sst together with the inscription, Mems
oo;taf molem" and will be placed IN the
library for the inspection of future genera
tions.-Since the opening of the term, the cap
met has been enriched by many important
additions, both in zoology and geology nj
ANNA, elections of the Boardman Missionary
the Reading Room and Base Ball Associa
films. and the under classes, have all takei
Mace with the usual satisfactory results.
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wATERVILLE.
Citizens OF all Ranks Unite In Paying
Homage to the Dead Hero.


Monday afternoon was given to the rites of
mourning. 1t is everywhere evident that
these rites are not merely an outward form
h., A. .:......c
""' '"e ''"''oi vi si"oe'e anu ias'i"S
sorrow Public buildings, places of business
and private dwellings all bear testimony to
the love which the people have for the nations
honored dead. OF those who assembled in
this village to commemorate the life. suffer
ings and death of President Garfield, but
fraction were able to gain admission to the
town hail. which has a capacity of twelve
hundred About four hundred of those in the
hall were members of various societies and
appeared in uniform or regalia These in
cuded Sir Knights, Odd Fellows, Light
Infantry, St John Baptist Society, G. A. R.
and College students. After PRAYER by Rev.
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In addition to the places of business where
mourning decorations were displayed, re-
ported in the Daily Journal, the following
Alms exhibited emblems of sorrow, Monday
ihe faeades of Z. c. Aliens buildings were
Aaig with festoons of black and white and the
ua'ional colors, Dearborn Bros, w. Z. Pot
al' Lucius Hill, Joseph Anthony, J. S
'onnson, Miss L. NJ. Jordan, Kimball's por-
saa gallery, Mrs. Lizzie Boyes, w. II. Fur
.Sn, williamson, Ward & Cogan, H. A.
-'oer' ). W. Harlow, G. w. Quinby, Ma
s'uoers insurance office, G. II. Cross & Co.
'oy Rumney. On State street, G. r
n-unett' B. S. Wood and Getchell &
0'n'on' draped their places of business. d
A0siton 4 Son had an elegant funeral de-
arop street.
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Dr. L. j. Croker of this city, who has
oeen on professional trip to Nova Scotia
and New Brunswick, has returned home
WINE IN the Provinces the doctor performed
several brilliant surgical operations. We
learn from him that the neighbors. the Can,.
dians, share with us the burden of a common
sorrow, and that Garfield's death is keenly
leit IN the Dominion. Flags are at half mast.
public buildings are draped in mourning.
ana our KIN beyond the border unite with us
IN expressions of profound grief over the
martyrdom Of our late President.
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Mr.. Omar Fletcher, for most of his life a
~eil-known citizen of Augusta, who moved
to Missouri about ten years ago, has Just re.
turned to his Western home, from a years
visit to friends in Augusta. Mr. F. is en-
gagged in farming in the town of vandalia.
and has two sons and two daughters settled
near him. The same respect and reverence
which was accorded him in Maine for his
manly and upright life, is bestowed upon him
IN Missouri. As he is an aged man, it is
probable that his friends in Augusta have
hidden him final "goo1 bye"
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After the intense strain of the past three
months, we need relaxation and innocent
amusement. The "Rial Humpty Dumpty
company will pay their respects 10 the lovers
Vi amusement in Augusta. this evening. In
other cities the company has done rushing
'asiness, and in all probability there are
enough people in the city and suburbs, anx-
ous to indulge their propensity for laughing
10Th the pantomime and company have re-
'eNed laudatory commentator and will
come strongly endorsed.
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Intelligence received from the Warner
Observatory, Rochester, n. Y, announces
the discovery of new comet located in the
constellation of Virgo 1t is a striking coin
cidence that this new and bright comet ap-
Deared at the same hour President Garfield
was breathing his last. 1t was first seen by
E. f. Barnard in Nashville Tenn, who has
made claim through Prof Swift for the War
ner prize of 5000 in gold. This makes the
fifth comet seen since May first. and of this
number tour have appeared from almost the
same spot in the heavens.
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His Excellency Governor Harris NJ. Plas-
ted and Miss Mabel T. Hill of Exeter, were
united in holy wedlock, in Holy Trinity
church, Exeter, on Tuesday, the 9th inst,
at o'clock, A. NJ. The marriage was
solemnized by Rev. Thomas Marsden of Dex.
ter, assisted by Rev. G. S. Hill of Exeter.
The church was beautifully decorated with
flowers, and well filled by the citizens who
were present to witness the interesting cere-
mony. After the close of the ceremony, the
happy couple took their departure for their
future home in Bangor.
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Sale of Obsolete and Unserviceable Fire
Arms Of Foreign MOulds and Manufac-

U. 5. ORDNANCE AGENCY. 146 Greene Street. +.
O. Box ISL. NEW YoRk CITY, September o. 1881.
S,EALED PROPOSALS IN DUPLICATE, Ito be
- nade on the Cataogue), will be received at this
gency for the sale of Obsolete and tnseryiceable
Foreign Fire Arms, such as English Enfieds French,
Austrian, Prussian, Bayarian, Belgian and German
Carbnes, Rifles, Muskets and parts of arms stored
at the various Arsenals in the United States Bids
will be opened at Il O'Clock NJ, on Wednesday, DC
tober PC, ISL
For lists of in DETAIL location, terms and con-
dtions of sale and instructions to bidders cata
lagues which can be procured at Ordnance Office.
War Department, Washington, ID. C., or at this
agency and at the Arsenas where stored. The guam
titles "a enumerated in the catalogues approx
mate. Bidders will state explicitly the kind and
quantity of arms bid for and the proposed price in
the columns prepared in the catalogue. Deliveries
will osly be made at the place of storage The
United States the right to reject any or all
bids or parts of bids which not deemed satisfac
tory or ii the printed instructions TO bidders not
complied with. Prior to the acceptance of any bid
il will have to be approved by the War Department
TERMS; All proposals TO be accompanied by a
certified check on New York City Bank for ten per
cent of the amount of the bid Thirty days will be
allowed for full payment and removal of the arms,
and on the failure the part of purc;Ia-er to com
tly with these terms, tue margin will be forfeited
Packing boxes will be charged for extra at from 10
to rs cents according 10 their condition No notice
will be taken of any bids which are unaccompanied
by the required certified heck made the forms
furnished Proposals will be addressed to the under
signed and should be endorsed Proposals for Pur
chase Of Fire Arms
CHAS :. SMITH, Capt. of Ordnance. Com'd'g
sept26i6t
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Department commander of the Maine G.
4. T.. w. G. Haskell of Lewiston, has is
sued general orders, fixing the annual in
spection of posts of the department as early
as practicable after Oct. LIST and before Dec.
LIST. Commander Haskell will visit the Bath
Roekand and Bridgton Posts Aide-de-camT
]. s. Manson of Lewiston. the Lisbon and
SAGE Posts; and Aide de-camp Kendall Pol
lard of Lewiston, the Winthrop Post. Custer
Post of Lewiston, will be inspected by Aide
de-camp f. Adams.
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At a meeting of the faculty of the Maine
Medical School at Brunswick, Monday, Pro
tcssor S. H. Weeks of Portland, was ap'
pointed to the chair of surgery. made vacant
by the death of Prof William Warren
Greene Prof. Fred Henry Gerrish OF Port
land was appointed lecturer on anatomy, and
DR.. Charles o. Hunt of Portland. lecturer
on materia medica and therapeutics. The
latter has resigned the office of superintend-
ent of the Maine General Hospital, which he
has held since its formation.
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Mr.. John McDavid, formerly of Augusta,
now an overseer in a cotton factory in Lynn,
Mass, is in town securing Canadian French
operatives who are out of employment. In
augusta and Waterville he has engaged some
6Opersons. Mr.. McDavid is an energetic
young man, and has done finely in Massa-
chusetts
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Too EastidtOue.

Some would-be Byron looks on in disgust,
At the rhymes of Eclectric Oil poet
Rut we have the best article known to'the
world,
And intend that all persons shall know IT.
II cures coughs colds, asthma and catarrh,
bronchitis and complaints of that kind;
II does not cost much, though rheumatlcs II
cures.
,,r;s hest Oil in the world you can find.
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Incredible,

F.A. Scratch, druggist, Ruthven. Ont,
writes Il have the greatest confidence IN
your BrRpocK BLOOD BIrTERs. In one
case with which am personally acquainted
their success was almost incredible one
lady told me that half bottle did her more
GOOD than hundreds of dollars worth of medi-
cine she had previously taken" Price Sl.0o
trial size 10 cents. uNWlW