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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1931
Page
18
An 19th century frontier tale narrates a pirate’s coded warnings and a Jacob’s staff stake story. A New Orleans pot-boiled confession links a pirate's expedition to a rancher’s stake, with hidden treasure lore and a brass Jacob’s staff unearthed by a vigilant cowhand by the Loveca river.
A long account traces treasure seekers and pirates linked to Lafitte along the Lavaca and Colorado rivers. It recounts attempts to locate a ship’s chest, mentions Wise and Henry, searchers who describe mud, relics, and a buried treasure hinted at in old letters and local legends.
A fragmented Texan Gulf coast tale threads pirate legend and haunted land marks around Gold Point and Lafitte. Kept land by George Eglin, treasure seekers dig near the Colorado mouth, while ghostly relics, skeletal remains, and a Confederate narrator recount eerie encounters and whispered warnings from spirits guarding a buried chest.
The text recounts legends of pirate Jean Lafitte near Grand Veque and Galveston Island, noting many stories about his treasure and related offshore raids. It compares Lafitte to other coastal pirates and reflects on what makes such legends endure, despite dubious details and elusive evidence.
Monday features J Frank Dobi telling another tale of hidden pirate treasure in The Light, weaving seafaring legends with plausible clues and local folklore, inviting readers into a swashbuckling narrative.
A special mission rally will be held at St Pauls church from Monday through Friday at 8 p m daily with Rev J W Behnken of Avustes preaching. Rev Ale Belinden ty, vice president of the Missouri synod Lutherans, will also speak. Rev Alfred OG Rane will preside as pastor organizes an adult class on Fundamental Doctrine of the Bible.
Beacon Hill Baptist Church held an executive meeting this week to discuss plans for the December program. Mrs. W. A. Thales presided, with officers and class captains from the Among class in attendance.
The Nev E G Mastera will open revival services at Highland Park Church of God at 7 30 p m Sunday announced Saturday two officials. Watch for the seventh issue of The Light's Tree Evening Directory available at Vicely stores Thursday.
Henry Jacobsen, a nationally known conductor and teacher, visits town Tuesday to present the winter program. Two recent state music tests included musicians from Gelreaton. Jacobsen will reside at the Esky Club during the stay. Seattle entry notes Walter Muller seeking 12 year sentence, citing prison climate.
A vintage remedy touts a mixed cough syrup made from Pinex and pine tar honey. It claims rapid relief, easy preparation, and strong penetration of throat membranes, noting pine extract and evergreen compounds as core ingredients and promising prompt response even in severe colds.
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