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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1929

Page

11

Alam o Area Scouts Visit Birkenhead England Encounter

Alam o Area Scouts travel from Cherbourg to New York and plan visits to Washington and New Orleans after attending the Birkenhead event with Tecal scout head William Hennessy. The group aims to return early next week. Never stop seeking opportunity. Gullivate a daily habit of reading and using Tight Classified ads.

Alam Archigunel 0 Birkenhead England William Hennessy Tecal New York City Cherburg France Washington New Orleans

California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Health Benefits for Children

An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a trusted laxative for children and a remedy to prevent illness. It urges parents to use it at first sign of fever, biliousness, or constipation, praising its safety, taste, and decades of trust.

California

Time Tells Long Tale Of Frontier San Antonio Home

A photo shows a cottage at 220 Blevin Street said to be the first Protestant minister’s house that built a church in San Antonio. The adobe dwelling has housed many churchmen over the years and stands under large trees.

Blevin Street

Man’s Arm Blown Away In Sleep Gun Accident

Adam Galesez, 50, of Cataletez Street, discharged a loaded shotgun while asleep, blowing off his left arm at the elbow. The weapon dropped to the floor and a neighbor summoned help after Galesez leaned the gun toward a wall. He returned home Wednesday night, and after the misfire he walked to Louis Spiller’s residence for aid.

Bis Adam Galesez Cataletez Street Tmken Robert B. Greta Galesez Louis Spiller Frig City Road Spiller

Brooksfield Pilots Pile Up Hours in August

With good weather throughout August Brooksfield Pilots logged 4452 flight hours. Student solo flying totaled 18 hours while dual instruction reached 1737 hours. Aggregate man hours for pilots and passengers amounted to 1177 hours.

Brooksfield the Schoal

Attorney Seeks Relatives of 2 Wreck Victims

Robert P. Coon, attorney, seeks relatives of Rodolfo Navaretti and a man named Martinez from San Antonio. Navaretti was injured and Martinez killed in a vehicle crash between Springfield and Mt Vernon Missouri, per Sheriff A. W. Hennley. Martinez is believed to have a relative Pablo Martinez of Varedo. Navaretti formerly resided in Salina Garpet.

Robert P. Coon Artechwilding Rodolfo Navaretti Martinez San Antonio Martinex Navaretti Springfield Bt. Vernon Whee Coon A. W. Hennley Mt. Vernex Pablo Martine Varedo Salinag

Man Flees After Auto Crash on Fredericksburg Road

A man allegedly crashed into Arthurt E. Tracey, 1615 Main, on the Fredericksburg road, abandoned his car, and fled Thursday morning. He dropped his pocketbank with a small amount of money and about $40 in checks.

Arthurt E. Tracey Fredericksburg

Mrs Fannie Hardy Buried in Park

Mrs Fannie Hardy 77 was buried at Mission Burial Park on Thursday at 2 pm. Rev W T Burkner officiated. Born February 2 1852 in Monrne Ta she had lived with her daughters in San Antonio for the last nine years. Survived by daughters Mrs W A White and Mrs D T Householder, a son John Mardy of Han Cod en Calif, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Fannie Hardy Missian W. T. Burkner John Mardy Han Coden Calif

Thief Takes Pearls and Cash From Broadway Window

A thief entered a ride window at Mrs. Henry Rofcher’s home on Broadway and stole pearls valued at 40 i and $2.00. The incident occurred Wednesday night, with the culprit fleeing the scene.

Henry Rofcher Broadway

First Protestant minister builds L A church in adobe home

The piece recalls the Little Adobe House, home to San Antonio pioneer Rev. John McCullough, who after 1842 began organizing the first Protestant congregation and helped establish the region's first Presbyterian church, with Miss Lucy Maverick owning the enduring adobe relic.

Simple Vapex relief for hay fever proposed

Advertisement notes hay fever peaks in August and September and promotes Vapex as a simple relief. A drop on a handkerchief in the morning and another at night is claimed to clear the head and nose, with instant relief in many cases. Offers free trials and a $1 bottle of fifty treatments, address for samples given as Fougera & Co., 41 Maiden Lane, New York City.

Ts. F Fougera & Co., Inc Maiden Lane New York City

Little adob Rouge and the path to salvation

The passage recalls a small adobe settlement known as Rouge connected by a simple road to the little rock church where souls found salvation, now nearly swallowed by advancing change and growth.

Adob Rouge Little Rock Pohurns

Ryan to Get State Post Appointed to Commission of Appeals

Governor Das Momy indicated in a telegram that Joe Ryan will be appointed to the commission of appeals within days. He noted five vacancies and that Hyun may be chosen. Mayor C. M. Chambera and Azan are cited as leading legal authorities on utilities.

Joe Ryan Commission of Appeals Das Momy Ryau i TL. Dobbs Jr Ryan Mooily Hyun Mee Peo CG. M. Curetov Alayor C. M. Chambera Azan San Antonio

Harry Wills Plans Sep Performance in San Antonio Tour

Harry Wills the Dark Pugilist and his wife lie in San Antonio en route to Mexico City. They are due on the Missouri Pacific line from St. Louis at 8 30 and will depart for Laredo at 10 80. Wills is slated for two prize fights in Mexico during the last of this month and in October.

Harry Wills Metro Pnr Hiss Nod Hin Managnr Syd Noonan San Antoniio Mexico City Missouri Pacific St. Louis Laredo Wills Mesito

Return to Home and Greetings Reach On Tour

Mrs T W Roberta and Juliette return home from an all summer stay in Tennessee where they visited Dr M G B Marlee. Mrs Warren and Mrs Melton have greetings from New York and are en route home. In Quebec a provincial council vote approves women practicing law. two to three vote in favor.

Mra. T. W. Roberta Juliette Keyton Avenne Tennessee Wincoke Clit Mra Eudie Warren Jimmy Lee Melton New York BAR Quebec Juedec Reneral E‘uncil Ris

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