Honoring Bishop Capers at San Antonio Dig Reception
A reception in St. Mark's parish house honors Bishop William T. Capers upon his appointment as bishop coadjutor of West Texas. Mrs Capers and Mrs Johnston attend with leaders from five city Episcopal churches. The event features green electric lighting, rugs, lanterns, and a luncheon committee among parish women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
William T. Capers
West Texas
Capers
San Antonio
St. Mark’s Church
J. 8. Johnston
James Bishop
Carlos Bee
Ieaa
W. G. Tobin
Smith
Bishop
Welcomes New Bishop in West Texas Diocese
Rev Dr J T Hutcheson, oldest clergyman in West Texas, presided as Bishop William T Capers assumed executive head duties. Hutcheson, once a presbyter with Bishop Elliott, was installed as bishop coadjutor amid a historic Texas Episcopal consecration at St Mark's Church. Albert Massey led ceremonies with help from other clergy and pledged laity support.
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J. T. Hutcheson
West Texas
William T. Capers
Hutcheson
Elliott
Ingan
St. Mark’s Church
Episcopal Church
Texas
Albert Massey
Daniel S. Tuttle
Missour Se
Episcopal Church N America
Throw Away Your Eye-Glasses Prescription Cures Eye Strain
A vintage notice touts a free eye prescription claiming to restore vision and reduce eye strain. It advises buying Optona, mixing in warm water, and bathing the eyes four times daily to clear up inflammation and improve reading ability. The call is for prompt action to avoid worsening eye conditions.
Welcome for Bishop Capers in West Texas Diocese
The Rev Dr J T Hutcheson welcomed Bishop Capers before a large congregation as the bishop coadjutor began his duties. Hutcheson spoke of duty and unity within the diocese and urged clergy and laity alike to support the new leadership in extending the Redeemer's kingdom.
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J. T. Hutcheson
Capers
Hutcheson
West Texas
Church of God On Earth
Apostle of Old
Woman's Auxiliary
Jesus Christ
West Texas Diocese Looks Back as Bishop Capers Welcomed
The diocese recalls its early missionary days under Bishop Elliott and Johnston, praising growth and strength built over decades. The Women’s Auxiliary hosts a missionary meeting with speakers from Missouri and New York emphasizing global outreach and unity in church efforts.
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Wallace Carnahan
West Texas
Woman's Auxiliary
Capers
Sydney C. Partridge
Missouri
Japan
China
Orient
Dam Across Nueces River Aims To Supply City and 7500 Acres
An application to the State Board of Water Engineers by Fitch and Nix of Corpus Christi requests a dam on the Nueces river near its mouth to form a reservoir. The plan seeks to divert 200 cubic feet per second for irrigation of 7500 acres in Nueces County and for a water works system to serve a city of 60 000. An Iowa Synod president spoke as part of the day’s program while religious services were mapped for Sunday at local churches.
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Austin
Texas
State Board of Water Engineers
Fitch & Nix
Corpus Christi
Nueces River
Nueces County
Ev. F. Richter
D. D
Iowa Synod
Lutheran Church
Episcopal Church
C. P. Haskart
Galveston
Reception for Lutheran Synod Guests Draws Cuero Crowds
In Cuero Texas May 2 the Lutheran State Synod ministers and delegates received a large turnout at Turner hall. Welcome addresses were given by Mayor Hi A Mugge and G H Harris of the Cuero Commercial Club, with responses from Rev H Imberg of Austin and Prof C Weber of Lutheran College at Se.
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Cuero
Tex
Lutheran State Synod
Turner Hall
Hi. A. Mugge
G. H. Harris
Cuero Commercial Club
H. Imberg
Austin
Synod
C. Weber
Lutheran College
Board of Equalization to Convene in May 1914
Notice from Bexar County Texas that the County Commissioners Court will sit as Board of Equalization on May 11 1914 to inspect verify and approve assessor tax lists and books. Frank R Newton County Clerk San Antonio seals and official date April 30 1914. Adv. Also notes Peruvian railroad pilot cars rise to 16666 feet with trains preceded by pilots.
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Bexar County
Texas
San Antonio
Frank R. Newton
Peru
Florists to Attend State Meeting in Waco
Austin florists will attend a two day state meeting in Waco to form a state association. Charles H. Alff Charles Alff Sr Olaf Olsen Edgar Hall and R H Beck are listed among attendees. Programs cover business and professional issues adoption of a constitution officer elections and a flower show with a request to memorialize the next Legislature for an experimental range appropriation.
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Austin
Tex
Austin Florists
Waco
Charles H. Alff
Charles Alff Sr
Olaf Olsen
Edgar Hall
R. H. Beck
Navy secretary urges delaying Texas silver service date
Secretary of the Navy Daniels advised the governor not to set a definite date for presenting the silver service to the battleship Texas. He said the ship may be needed for immediate service and has been assigned to the special service squadron in southern waters, though he hopes a Galveston visit this spring may still occur.
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Austin
Tex
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Texas
Galveston
Tag Day success aids Texas building fund
In Austin on May 2 rain did not deter a tag day drive. A corps of ladies sold thousands of tags to raise funds for a suitable Texas building at the Panama-Pacific exposition. Mrs. O. B. Colquitt spearheaded the effort.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
O. B.colquitt
Texas schools close nine month term at Kenedy
May 8 marks close of the nine month session with an educational address by State Superintendent W F Doughty on May 8. The Kenedy school, advanced to first class, will have no graduates this year and lists the year's teaching staff led by C G Hallmark and T P Walker. The May school fund apportionment totals 261310 dollars with 25 cents per capita. 50 cents remains to be allocated, bringing the annual per child receipt to seven dollars based on 1,018,000 pupils.
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Kenedy
Tex
W. F. Doughty
State Superintendent of Public Instructions
C. G. Hallmark
T. P. Walker
Nellie Fly Langford
Anne Mae Farnest
Adele Henderson
Bertha Harrell
Tennye Richardson
Lillie Richardson
Lola Shipman
Estelle Benedict
R. W. Bennett
Mae Hallmark
Austin
Texas
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Bishop Capers
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James Steptoe Johnston
Paradise
Hugh L. Burleson
New York
General Board of Missions
Woman’s Auxiliary
Burleson
Board of Missions
United
Board
Studebaker
Detroit
A. E. Staacke Auto CO
W. Commerce St
G. F. Wroten
Mgr
Board OF Equalization
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