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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12
Rapidly Disappearing.

That is exactly what A. H. Moss
stock of general merchandise has been
doing since the announcement, short
time since, the same would be disposed
of at cost. Those who have thus far
not ayailed themselves of this extra0r-
binary opportunity to secure bargains.
should not fail to do SO at once. The
announcement that this stock would be
sold at cost, was literally true. A. IL.
Moss is not the man to thus attempt to
gull the public in order to work off an
old stock preparatory to opening up
with a new. As is stated by the doctor,
in his advertisement to be fonnd on
the fist page Of this paper. the increas-
ing demands made upon him profes-
sionally, rendered it absolutely neces-
sary that he should discontinue the mer-
camille business. Goods must be dis
posed of, even though a loss be sus.
tanned in so doing. Call early and
secure bargains.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

RATNE STATION, ST. LANDRY PARISH, |
Nav 1SS2 /


Editors Lake Charles Echo:
Onward and &c Westward the Star oil
Empire takes its way" The town Of
Rayne, on the Louisiana Western rail-
road, St. Landry parish, has been in
corporated, with our esteemed fellow
citizen ]. D. Barnard as mayor, and
DR.. J. F. Morris, 7. Arenas, Benson
H. Harmon, A. Choppa and Louis
Depty as aldermen. David Al. Bull
has been chosen constable. This is a
mark of progress for small, young
town, that two years ago was bare
prairie. Through the courtesy of our
devoted friend, F. F. Perrodin, Esq,
who, with the assistance of Geo. W.
Hudspeth and DR.. W. A. Robertson, of
Opelousas, an able charter was drawn
up and will be voted upon the first
Saturday in June next.
Rayne, Mr.. Editor, has surround
ing country constantly filling up with
thrifty, well-todo emigrants, which
will make our little town attractive to
those hunting investments aud desiring
home in the country. Our lands are
good farming lands, as well as for cattle
IaISlhB, anu us prices are IN the feacn
of all, We anticipate in the near future
our vast open territory filled to over
flowing with enterprising people.
The principal topic justnow is the
long talked of pasture law, or "stock
law" If emigration, and particularly
the German class. continues to fill up
our prairies, it will be unnecessary for
our honorable legislature to trouble
themselves, and put the people to extra
expense, so far as st. Landry is con-
cerned. as occupancy of the land is fast
working to that end.
The man Simon, who was arrested
for the assassination of DR.. Rocker,
below Rayne Station, and stood pre-
limInary examination and was dis
charged, passed through Rayne yester-
day, hunting the sheriff to give himself
up. This was the most unprovoked
murder your correspondent remembers
ever to have heard of, and our wide
awake sheriff ID yet likely to ferret out
the murderer or murderers. Truly
yours, r. /. G. BULL.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12
Valuable KReeHDes.

To tame Horses, to cure Founders
in horses in "a hours to cure Bolts,
Felons, Seours and pin worms in horses
and cattle. Warts and COINS cured in
ten or fifteen minutes. Trappers' and
Angels Secrets, death to germin and in
sects on plants. Best Wash for barns
and houses, will last for from 20 to 80
years. For grating and renewing old
orchards. For fun particulars apply
to ID. ID. LEWIS,
ct Lake Charles, Louisiana.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12
SDecial Notice.

| would announce to the people of
Lake Charles and vicinity, that during
my absence, Messrs. Kaiser d Ra-
witzky are authorized to receive Or
dcrs for hair work. These gentle
men have kindly consented to receive
and forward to me any orders that
may be rendered them. For further
particulars call at their store, under
Fricke's opera house. Thanking the
public for their liberal patronage
during my brief sVourn in Lake
Charles, remain, very respectfully,
Mrs. X. RICE.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12
NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE AT NEw'oRLEANs, L

LAND UFFICE At NEW URLEANS, n,
.. April ~, 1883. .. i
NOTICE is hereby given that the follow
IN ing named settlGr has filed notice Of
his intention to make final proof in BupporC
of his claim, and that said proof will h0 made
before the Clerk of Court ut Lake Charles,
on the 18th day of Juno, 1858, viz! Home
stead No! 4466-George Young, of Calcase,l
parish La, for the, SWA of SCI See, Is and
VIZ Of NE14 and SEA Of NW1 Sec 10 Tp.
II s X 10 west, ,,
He names tic following: witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiya-
ton of, said land, viz; Levi Ellender, Wash
Ellender, Stephen Cole and Nathan Clifton,
all of CaIcasieu parish, La.
may5-5t q, h. DARRALL, Register.
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ElIEIl.

NHLsoN.-Near Lake Charles, Friday, May
4. 1883 Mrs. A. G. Nilsson, wife Of j. II.
Nillson, in the 37th year of her age.
Deceased was native of Calmar,
Sweden, having been a resident of
this country only about three years.
She was true and devoted wife, and
leaves to mourn her early death a
husband and three little children, to
whom the EeHo tenders its warmest
syinpathies.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

Mr.. A. F. Lumm, of Fort Bend
Co, Texas, writ IS: Morse Ague Mag
nets have cured my entire family of
chills and fever, and that none should
be without them who are suffering with
malarial troubles N apY. form" Sold
bV all druggists and drug dealers.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

There was tremendous gathering
of the elite of Lake Charles at the
opera house Thursday night, to wei
come home Mr.. David Bloch and his
fair young bride, from the Crescent
City. 1t was such a gathering as any
one would have been proud of, and
when the popular groom appeared, ac-
companiod by Ills winsomc bride, the
happiness depicted upon the counte-
nance of each was sufficient to show
forth the JOY in their hearts and the
pleasure it gave them to witness such
manifestation of the estimation in
which they are held in this commu-
nifty where they are henceforth 10
dwell and where Mr.. Bloch is so well
known as an upright, thorough-going
business man. The details for the
success of the ball were in the hands
of committees who understood their
business and everything moved along
in the utmost harmony. The dancing
commenced early, long before the
arrival of the train bearing the happy
couple came in, and those engaging in
it we're pleased with themselves, de-
lighted with their fair partners, and
surrendered themselves to the enjoy
ment of the occasion. Nice refresh
mcnts had been provided for the occa-
sion which were. partakcn of at the
pleasure of those present. Altogether,
the affair was enjoyable, and while
there will not be "a REPETITION of it in
honor of the same happy couple, there
were others present, if we may Judge |
by the tender glances and soft signs,
who will Ego and do likewise" at an |
early dav.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12
TIle Event OF tIle season.

The ladies of the Wesleyan society
propose giving an entertainment on
Thursday, Gath inst. at Fricke's opera
house, at which there will be music,
singing and refreshments furnished.
Extra preparations are being made to
render the occasion most enjoyable,
and the public are respectfully invited
to attend. Considering the proceeds
are intended to be used toward sustain
ing the church, it is confidently be-
ieved oureitizens will respond Literally
and grace the occasion in numbers.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12
Mr.. Sam A! Fairckild, a worthy

MIR. Sam A! FairckiId, worthy
resident of this parish and an old
time patron of the EoHo, dropped in
to see us last Saturday, and, as he
expressed it, to give US an item worthy
of publicity. On the Sabine, near
Niblet's Bluff, while Mr.: Louis Stevens
and Marion Faifchild were in the
woods gathering mayhaws, a few days
ago, the former was attacked by a
large buck, which actually bntted
him down and stamped him. Mr.
Stevens thinks il probable the deer
never saw him until too late to change
its course, and its attack of him was
as much the result of fear as anything
else. However this may be, the buck
came out first best and Mr.. S. sustained
some pretty severe bruises on the
back and limbs.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

The trial of John Booth, accused
of q double murder, IN the neighbour
pleea1efJg Htsrrr EnteEprise, last Christ
mas week, has been continued until
the next term of the district court.
The same disposition has been made of
the case of Lewis Woods, coIored, ac-
cuscd Of rape.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

Elias Aarons, traveller for the
welI-known wholesale house of W acker-
bath g. Joseph, New Orleans, gave
the Echo a call this week. Mr.. A.
has number of warm friends in this
section of Louisiana, Gone Of whom
the Echo is which,"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

Hon. Geo. w. Richardson, &C
scompanied by his wife and daughter,
spent few days in town this week,
Jon their return from New Orleans.
They left for their home at Sugar
town Thursday morning.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

-Jno. 7. Benedict, travelling in
the interest of John P. Richardson &
Co., wholesale dry goods and notions,
a26 Canal street, New Orleans, was
here Thursday.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12
CaIcasieu Marine WAYS.

TOHN F. CLO0NEY's Marine, Ways, To-
- Gated on the west bank Of the Caleasieu
river, opposite the lake and town OF Lake
Charles, La, are prepared to I'll all orders for
building, hauling out, and repairing aud re-
painting, all kinds Of sailing and steam YES
sells, engaged In the Caleasieu river and Texas
coast lumber and mercantile trade.
Address J0HNF. GLO0NEY.
Lake Charles, Calcasieu parish, La
March IT, 1881.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

The smile with which our hand
some friend, DIR. w. A. Knapp, cX-
tends the reporter fragrant cigar is
charming, but we like his fine cigars
better. Smiles are cheap and SO are
those cigars. While we thus puff
the doctor the blne wreaths are curl
ing gracefully upward.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

Mrs James Howard has our
thanks for most delightful treat in
the shape of dish of luscious straw
berries. They were as fine specimens
as we have ever seen in this country,
and speak volumes for the productive
ness Of our soil in the way of fruit
growing, where proper care and at
.tontion is brought to account.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

The undersigned offers for sale fine
Durham Bull, years old and in good
order. He is one Of the best blooded
animals in the country. Having no
particular use for BIN, an early APP
plieaut may secure d bREgsip Of life
time "a j PElklks.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

-Morse's Ague Magnets are guar
hnteed to cure Fever and Ague. Then
why suffer longer? Try them! Only
20 cents per box. Money refunded if
no cure is effected. Sold by all drug
FISTS and drug dealers.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

Ayers Cathartic Pills are til e best
medicine that can be employed to cor
rect Irregularities of the stomach and
bowels. Gentle, yet thorough, in their
action, they cure constipation, stimulate
the digestive and the appetite, and
cleanse, build up, and strengthen the
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12
Il. b. Diamond, IS one q

Miss 4. B. Diamond, IS one of
the recent acquisitions to Lake Charles
society, and it will be seen by the ad-
tertisement in another column that the
lady will give instructions on the
piano to those who would like to be-
come proficient in music. She is
highly recommended and will doubt
less give satisfaction to those fortu-
hate enough to engage her services.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

j. M. Hainkel, representing Marx
We'll, importer and wholesale dealer
in crockery, china and glassware, 81
Common street, New Orleans, gave us
a pleasant call Thursday.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12
Improved Town Property
FoE' sale ~ n Bargain.

1.-TWO large lots, with cottage residence
i stable, tanpery building fruit frees. and
other improvements, at the foot 81 Ryan
street, Lake Charles Flas VIII Eeil far below
first cost. Address Leon e II. Blum, Calves
ton, Texas OF Geo, IT. Wells, Esq, Lake
Charles, Ia,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

The constantly tired-om" feeling
so ofteh experienced is the result of
Impoverished blood and consequent en-
teebled. vitality. Ayers sarsaparilla
Feeds and enriohes the blood, increases
Me appetite, and promotes digestion
81 the food and the assimilation of its
strengthening qualities. The system
being thus invigorated, the feeling
Aapidly changes to grateful sense Of
akrength and energy.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

Thanks to j. r. Casey, Lake
CHARLES; Augustus Elmer, New Or
beans, and J. E. Butler, Phillips
bluff, for new subscriptions. Also,
~. w. Trowbridge, Bayon Sale, and
sJohu McCcrqnodale, Bryan, Texas,
for renewals. Mr. McCorqnodale ex-
pressed his confidence and apprecia-
zion Of the Echo by paying his sub.
sorlption two years in advance. Mr.,
Nc. and the proprietor Of the Echo
SFere comrades in arms during the
late unpleasantness
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

Mr.. c. Il. Alden; of Cameron,
presented the EoHo, "Wednesday, with
4 large and beautifully. proportional
cabbage head, grown by himself at
bis place in Cameron parish. 1t
weighed 8 pounds and 10 ounces, aud
Vas as pleasant to the palate as it was
pleasing to the eye. Unless beaten
within the next thirty days, Mr.. Alden
will be awarded the premium.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

DIR. r. F. Harrell and his anlisble
wife, who, though only residents Of
our town for comparatively short
tlme, have made anumber Of true and
FASTING friends, leave Sunday morning
In their former home, near Sparta,
lAis state. The doctor has been
fompted to make this move on ac-
punt Of the delicate health Of Mrs.
While the Echo regrets his IT,
eeai from among us, it trusts the
2oJeet sought TO be attained by the
yhaRge may speedily be accomplished.
The great remedy fox Kidney aud
LAYER diseases, sold IN WIN. MEIEE,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

M. M. Singleton, Esq, requests
the Echo to state that the Rev. r, II.
BEAD, of Orange, who it was hoped
would hold divine services at the
Baptist church tomorrow, Sunday
viii be unable to get here. lie au-
thorizes the announcement, however,
What unless some unforeseen accident
occurs, he will preach in Lake Charles,
NJ the Baptist church, next Wednes-
Nav and Thursday evenings.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12
For Sale o.. Rent ,

FJNHAT DESIRABLE PROPERTY AZ Bses
IL dad, near Lake Charles, la, formerly
owned and occupied as 4 residence 81 Ihos.
). Parker. including largo dwelling house
store building and all improvements Yili
Big sold extremely low fqT cash. For ierlnE
Of sale Or rent apply to tbs agent, 6eo ii
Wells, Esq, Lake Charles, Esleasien rsrisf
la, oF 70
LEGIERsE a 60. finIye sa
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12
TAX SALE.
State Of Louisiana. and Rrish Of CdlcaS,a15 as
Geo. A, Ca6iey, Delinquent Tar Debtor,


PY VIRTUE of the authority vested in
- me blythe constitution and laws Of the
State of Louisiana l will offer for sale al
public auction to the last and highest bidder,
for cash, at the courthouse, door Of this par
ish, In the town of Lake Charles, La, on
= sHttirday, NIay 10, ASsJ,
at II O'Clock, a. m, the following described
property, to-wit:
One table, stove, mirror chairs, / lot
of cards and checks, |, lot of salmon, two
thirds of a barrel of sugar, one lot of bar
glasses, One-fourth box segars, breeoh-
loading gun, fiddle, water-pail, 1 umpty
whisky barrels, - bar-bpttles. / corl:-screw,
lamp, Is barrels containing more or less
whisky, gin, bitters, kummel blackberry
Wine etc, all situated IN the parish OF Cal
casieu, Louisiana, Seized to satisfy the
State and Parish taxes and licenses for the
years 1852 and 1883, together with all costs
and penalties to be added ...'.
sherf's Office, Lake Charles, la, May
S, 1883. d. II. LYONS
Sheriff aud Ex-oAieio Tax Collector, Cal
Caseu parish, Louisiana. ..
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

Demand it, and take no other iron
preparation except Browns Iron Bit
ters. It is the best.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

Mr. Jas. Howard has been award
ed the contract for the building of a.
two-story residencefor DR.. A. II. Moss.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12
TO whom II May Concern

A Ii PARTtEs INDEBTED to the firm Of
fed TO cali and settle their accounts within
the next thirty days. BY so doing time, an
noyante and bxpense may be avoided We
must collect what Is due us in order to meet
our own obligations, Positively no longer
grace will be allowed than Thirty days from
this date.
A. RHQSIAIDEN 4 go.
may-5-4t
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12
lake CHARLES ECHO.
LOCAL NEWS.

Make yourself healthy and strong.
Make life happy by using Browns Iron
Bitters.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

Mr.. Henry W. johnson was tried
and acquitted, last Saturday, of the
killing of Lafayette Foreman, at
EdgerIy, in this parish, some months
ago. The jury were out about five
minutes. There was no evidence to
show the accused had acted other
than in self-defense. The verdict of
the jury was anticipated by all who
were at all conyersant with the par
ticulars of the killing. Messrs. Geo.
II. Wells and +. A. Gallaugher were
counsel for the defense. Owing to the
illness Of Mr.. Wells, though he was
present in court, he did not attempt
speech to the jury. Judge Gallaugher,
however, made a talk which though
brief, was pointed and explicit, and
covered all essential points. District
Attorney Kearney did his level best
for the state, but there was but little
ground for him to stand upon, and he
accepted the verdict as a matter of
course.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

"A superior article Of Louisiana
moiasses, for sale by the barrel, at J..
w Brgaps
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

The great Kidncy and Liver Cure,
for sale by Wan. MEYER
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

HASKELL ~ LIVINGSTON
Contractors
Carpenters and BWiEdcFs,
LAKE CHARLES, La.

TNT7E SOLICIT pablie patronage upon our
Wv merits as mechanics alone. Having
been reared In this Immediate seetion, we a1
not deem Il necessary to cite references
further than TO request new corners 70 con-
suit older citizens as to our qualifications
and responsibility. lapf-26.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12


The launching of Capt. Simon
Bakers new schooner, at CIooney's
ways, last Saturday afternoon, was
the occasion of quite a gathering of
the captains friends. Owing to a mis-
understanding, Capt. Waite's steam
tug, the Alert, which was to have
conveyed those invited to be present
to the slnp yards, failed to put in her
presence at the appointed hour, and
many were too late too witness the
interesting ceremonies. Among the
disappointed ones was the Echo repre-
sentative. The schooner was launched
at ? o'clock. Everything having been
previously arranged, it was only the
work of about five minutes to place
her in position in the water Miss
Annie Mathis delivered the usual ora
ton, sprinkling the deck of the trim
little craft with bottle of spark
ling champagne, and christening her
George Locke" in honor of Capt.
Geo. Locke, of the firm of Locke,
Moore & Co. Since the first vessel
was built on the Calcasieu river, down
to the present time, the model and
workmanship Of the George Locke has
never been excelled. This is saying
a good deal, but it is true. Her
builder, Mr.. John CIooncy, should, as
he does, feel proud of the result. He
is among the most conscientious, skill
full and rapid workmeu in his line in
all this section. His competitors do
him the justice to acknowledge this,
and the Eono will not be less mag
unanimous than they. The George
Locke was built for the Mexican trade |
principally, and her first trip will be
to Tampico. She is IS feet keel, 1913 |
feet beam, 81 feet over. deck, Al
feet hold and of 81 tons btfrden. She |
is perfect gem, and no mistake, des-
tined, unless some unforeseen accident
should befall her, to become an i'm
portant factor in the CaIcasieu trade.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1883-05-12

~ Bteat remedy tor Kidney aud
'Vef diseases. sold ~ WV MulEg.