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Newspaper
Hill View Times
Location
Kerrville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1926
Page
5
A young man and two girls aged thirteen and fourteen were detained by nightwatchman Klaerner near Fredericksburg after a sheriff from Llano and the girls’ fathers Moss and Porch arrived. The youths planned to marry a schoolgirl, prompting the enraged reaction of the fathers and a sheriff escort as dawn broke.
Mrs. Mack Coorpender of near Medina was bitten on the ankle by a large rattlesnake while feeding chickens in her yard. She received first aid but grew seriously ill, and for a time it was feared she would die. Colonel M. L. Crimmins of San Antonio was reached.
Mrs Coorpender was bitten by a rattlesnake in Medina County and received anti-crotalus serum early Sunday. The serum, delivered by telephone, saved her life and she recovered quickly, marking the first use of the treatment in this country. This is the fifth rattlesnake bite in the county that summer.
The Boerne Star reports a drunken man rode a horse on the public highway, blocked traffic, and accosted car occupants on a Sunday night. The San Antonio Express allegedly misled readers by claiming a gun robbery. no gun was seen and the man was jailed for intoxication.
Legion in Kerrville reports visitors from Shreveport and Houston. The piece covers porch activities, a hospital transfer, a humorous tale, medical anecdotes, and a lengthy tennis tournament schedule with first rounds, rounds, semi finals, and a call for fans to attend and foster fellowship between Legion and Kerrville.
The Green Bill to the World War Adjusted Compensation Act expands benefits for veterans families, adds a $60 discharge bonus to mothers of those killed, and strengthens finality of decisions by war and navy officials. It forgives certain debts, widens dependency definitions, and creates penalties for fraud while retroactively adjusting payments and eligibility through Sections 302 to 705.
The Episcopal Church notes ten o clock service and Sunday School run smoothly with a sermon by Rector F W Jones on Forgiveness of Sins from St Matthew. He argues Jesus was either God or a blasphemer and urges acceptance of forgiveness along with accountability and gratitude.
The Legion Kerrville Tennis Tournament starts Friday July 30 at 4 30 pm with men and women singles on two Legion courts. Prizes will be awarded to winners with generous local merchant support and Chamber of Commerce backing.
The article explains that the court will issue duplicate certificates to replace lost defaced or destroyed certificates, outlining eligibility and application steps for residents seeking replacement documents.
The Christian Church announces a Thursday evening picnic by the river meeting at the church at 6 p m. Bible School members and friends are urged to attend. Work on the church progresses and will enhance its appearance. The pastor asks every child in Bible School to be present next Sunday morning to hear a talk to the children. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children. Regular services Sunday welcome all.
At Kerrville a longtime shop keeps the Henke family touch alive with August Henke's familiar smile and Chester and Emmett assisting, echoing the same progressive business spirit seen nearly twenty years ago.
Reverend R. W. Merrill hosts his sons Edward and Robert W. Merrill, along with Robert W. wife and daughter, visiting from Dallas to spend the week with him.
Local classified notice promotes a week of ads with high payment potential. Contact details include a phone number ending in 69 for interested buyers or advertisers.
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