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The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-07-17
Local and Personal Mention
POLK COUNTY'R HIGH
SCHOOL TAKES RANK.

Prof John L. Brewer, principal OF the
Polk county High school at Benton, has
come to New York for graduate study for
the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Col,
umbia University. The Polk county High
school was established here in 1912, and
has in two years taken high rank as a
school. 1t is an accredited school of the
University of Tennessee. Its merits are
being recognized by the Southern College
Association, which embraces the whole
south.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-07-17


Monday evening.
Mrs. Walter Harrison, of Benton, is the
guest Of friends in Ducktown.
W. T. Center, Of Copperhill, was among
thu Ducktown visitors, Monday.
Gus Hedden is back from his trip to
Georgia and saws he had a fine time.
Circuit court will open Monday July 81,
with his honor, Sam C. Brown, presiding.
HI. Scott returned from North Caro-
lima, Monday, and reports the time of his
life.
Charley Emerson, the popular drummer,
was here, Tuesday, accompanied by his
two sons. ..
John Lyon, ofthe Cumberland Telephone
Co., was doing business in Ducktown,
Tuesday.
Miss Carrie Wilson returned from Ceor-
gia, Sunday, where she had been visiting
relatives.
Mrs. ]. L. Swanson, and Misses Nora An
derson, and May Doney were in Reliance,
Saturday.
Fate Morris went to LeNoir City to
attend the funeral of his sister. He re-
turned Monday.
w. A. Woody left. Monday, for trip
below the mountains. He expected to be
gone several days.
Mrs. ]. P McAllister, and granddaughter
Alma Vaner, of Soddy, are visiting the
family of E. E. Auburn.
Monday was pay day on the Pike road
and County Court Clerk Pack was busy
distributing warrants.
]. C. Taylor, one of the strong Republi-
cans of the Ninth district, was in Ducktown,
Friday and Saturday of last week.
Sheriff Albert Crumley was in the Duck
town Basin, Friday and Saturday, on bust
ness connected with his Office.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Marshall.
Friday, July 10, fine girl J. E. was busy,
Saturday, receiving the congratulations of
his many friends,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Carver, and little
daughter, Matte Lee, returned from Athens,
Friday, where they had been visiting Mr..
Carver's parents.
]. @. Hunnicutt left for Creenville, S. C.,
where he will spend couple weeks visit
ing his parents. Mrs. Hunnicutt has been
there for several weeks.
The recent rains have done wonders to
the garden patches around, Ducbtown, but
there is much complaint in the surround
ing country of lack of moisture.
The best citizen of town, who believes
in his town. is one who speaks good
word for his town and is always ready to
support home enterprises Are you such
a one?
DR.. L. M. Kimsey is having his house
shingled and sided with waterproof COM
nosition that is said to be wonder in turn
ing water. 1t gives his home a pleasing
appearance.
Miss Oracle Russell, of Benton, is visit
ing her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs, J. M.
Center, and taking treatment for nervous
trouble. caused from overstudy. She is
much improved.
During the past week there have been
eighteen additions to the membership OF
Evening star., 1914-04-26
A Brilliant Event.

Mr.. and Mrs G. A. Dreka gave a
beautiful reception last week in honor of
Bishop Curley of st. Augustine, at their
residence in De Land. Fla.
A large and distinguished asemblage,
irrespective of church affiliations, gath
cred to congratulate the newly appointed
bishop and to express their regret at his
departure from De Land.
The guests were met on the front porch
by Mr.. A. F. Dreka the eldest son. and
received at the door by Mrs. Butler of
Washington. D.. c.. niece of the host,
who passed them on to the host and host
ess and the guest of honor. The parlor.
where the receiving party stood. was
decorated with asparagus fern, the Epis-
copal color note being added by the lavish
use of the boganvilla blossom. The din
ing room was lovely with its ornamental
ton of countless roses. while the sun
parlor and piazZas. where the guests
fingered to enjoy the delightful music
discouYsed by a fine orchestra stationed
behind screen of greenery. were made
beautiful bowers by settings of palms,
ferns and foliage plants.
The host and hostess were as
sisted in dispensing their hospitality
by their youngest sons M J;
Dreka-and the hosts sister. Mrs. Kill
kon. Mrs. A. F. Dreka presided at the
punch bowl and was assisted by Miss
Lena Powell. Mrs. w. A. Allen invited
the guests into the dining room where
Mrs. S. D. Jordan made them welcome
and where Miss Thatcher, Miss Ziegler
Miss Cridell and Miss ouackenbos served
them with delicious refreshments. Upon
emerging from door opposite to that
by which they entered the dining room.
the guests passed into the sun parlor.
where Miss Tanner did the honors
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Engagements.

Mr.. and Mrs. Cheever Newhall Ely OF
New York have announced the. engage
ment of their daughter Grace and Lieut.
David Edward Cain, U. S. N, now with
the Sd Field Artillery at Fort Sam Hous-
ton, Tex. awaiting orders.
Lieut. Cain formerly lived in ST. Louis.
Mo-, and was graduated from West Point
in 1913 1t had been arranged to an
nounce the engagement in June, but with
the activity on the frontier Lieut. Cain
and Miss Ely decided to make the en-
gagement known at once.
Mr.. Charles NJ. Pepper has announced
the engagement of his daughter, Nora
Rose, and DR.. George w: Calver, assist
ant surgeon, U. S. N.
Mr. and Mrs. w. E. RanIey of Cleve-
land, Ohio, announce the engagement of
their daughter Kathleen and Mr.. A. M.
Tubman of this city.
The wedding will take place June L
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Saks have an
nounced the engagement of their daugh-
ter Sylvia and Mr.. Leon E. Meyer of st
Louis. Mo.
The engagement of Miss Jessie Du Bois
Wharton FAINT and Mr.. Joshua Evans,
jr. has been announced. The date set
for the wedding is Monday evening, May
IS
The engagement is announced of Miss
Ruth Points and Mr.. William Towers, jr
The parents of the latter Mr.. and Mrs
" illiam Towers of 1921 35th street, gave
a dance last week to celebrate Miss
Points birthday anniversary.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Navy Weddings.

Miss Katherine Richardson and Capt.
James H. Reeves, U. S. A, were mar
ried in Albany Ga. last week. The men
of the bridal party were in uniform. and
a large retinue of bridesmaids attended
the bride. An incident of the reception
afterward was the singing of The star
Spangled Banner" by the guests. The
couple went to Fort Sam Houston, Tex.
The marriage of Miss Dallas Chester
man Lee and Ensign Romuald Peter
Paul Mechewsk. U. S. N. took place last
week in Richmond. The brides dress
was of white satin founced with point
lace. Ensign R. Fl. Booth. U. S. N, was
best man. The bridesmaids wore lace
dresses with pink taffeta panniers and
Vatican bonnets. Mr. and Mrs. William
Babcock attended from this city.
Miss Katharine Radcliffe Hooper.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William Z.
Hooper of Cambridge Nd. and Ensign
Gordon Hutchins. U. S. n. were married
last week in Christ Church. Cambridge.
by the Rev. Alfred f. Race. Miss Kath-
arine McComas Wallace, a niece of the
late Senator McComas. was maid of
honor. The bridesmaids were Miss Lou Sc
Steel Hooper, sister of the bride. and
Miss Helen Hancock of Philadelphia.
Ensign Henry A. Seller, L. s. n. was
best man. The ushers were Ensign II.
Pierce. Ensign A. W. Loder and Ensign
James Clark. The bridegroom was grad
uated from the Naval Academy last year.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
In Honor of Mrs. Story

Mrs. Charles Grayson Dulin was
hostess yesterday at one of the most
delightful hospita1ities Of the spring, a
buffet luncheon in compliment Of Mrs
William Cumming Story, president gen
eral of the D. A. R.. and OF Mrs. Dibrill.
wife Of Justice Dibrill Of Texas Mrs.
Dulin's apartment at the Connecticut
was adorned with fruit blossoms and
spring flowers, with palms and ferns.
and the dining room with pink roses. The
table had a center piece of La France
roses and white lilacs.
The hostess wore dark blue brocade
chiffon combined with black satin. Mrs.
Story wore violet charmeuse and Mrs
Dibrill light-toned silk
Mrs Gore. wife of Senator Gore OF
Oklahoma, and Mrs. Henry Allen Cooper
wife Of Representative Cooper of Wis
consin. assisted Mrs. Dulin and her
charming young daughter. Miss Beatrice
Dulin, who will make her debut two
years hence. An orchestra played
throughout the luncheon. which was at
tended by couple of hundred guests
from resident and official circles.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
News of Death Received Here.

Word has been received here from her
father, Mr.. Frederick W. Hail. OF the
death in Piedmont, Cal. yesterday. of
Miss Myra Noyes Hall, daughter Of the
late Mrs Maud Noyes Hall. eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Crosby S.
Noyes of this city. Miss Hall. as well
as her brother Herbert. has been fire.
quent visitor in Washington. Four
years ago she spent the winter here with
her grandmother, Mrs. Crosby S. Noyes,
and her uncle and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore w. Noyes, at their home. 173O
New Hampshire avenue; two years ago
she was again their guest for the spring
season. The funeral is to be held from
the Hall home at Piedmont early this
week, but notice of the exact time has
not yet been received here.
Evening star., 1914-04-26

Asst weeks social pace showed
IesseninS energy even before the
Mexican situation became the
leading topic of conversation.
Headline gayeties are about over
for the season save for the weddings ana
their accompanying festivities. Events OF
the open. will very shortly take the place
which dining rooms and bathrooms nave
monopolized for the past six months
More dates are scheduled ahead FOR OUT
door diversions than for any other form
of pleasure, and the number will increase.
As nearly all the charities IN Wnlcn 50
ctety busies itself have already asked or
have received their spring offerings there
is not likely to be anything new along
these lines for some time. Still, the sur
prises on this score are quite as frequent
as in any other detail of fashionable nie'
and perhaps the biggest of all is yet to
come before the gay world separates for
Its summer holidays.
Preparations for the marriage of Miss
Eleanor Wilson and Secretary McAdoo at
the White House relieve the natural de-
preston incident to war to great ex-
tent, and if the younger member OF the
Presidents family feels the seriousness
of the Mexican situation she has rare
knack of concealing it. At the wedding
of Miss Maitland Marshall and Pay
master Knapp last week Miss Eleanor
Wilson seemed the gayest OF all the
throng of attendants The bride wore
the dainty sapphire and diamond brace
let which the next White House bride
gave her. and the great sheaf of Ameri-
can beauty roses sent by the President
and Mrs. Wilson were also in evidence.
Secretary McAdoo attended both the we'd
ding and reception and after his bride to
be had received for few moments with
the other bridesmaids claimed her for a
dance.
The Hungarian ambassador will
entertain at dinner at the embassy May
IL and MIR. and Mrs Reynolds Hit will
have a large dinner company with them
Wednesday evening at the Country Club.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Annual Reception.

The board of governors and the board
of lady managers OF the Washington Eye.
Ear and Throat Hospital will give a re-
ception Saturday evening. May 2. in
commemoration of the first anniversary
Of the hospital.
The arrangements for the reception
are in charge OF the following members
OF the board OF governors and the board
Of lady managers, respectively: Rev. For
est ]. Prettyman. Mr.. Isaac Goldenburg.
Mr.. Edwin s. Wolfe, Dr.. Oscar Coumbe.
Mr.. Joseph Plant, Mr.. William H Nc
Neir. Mrs. Oscar Wilkinson Mrs. Har-
vey s. Irwin. Mrs. c. L. Henry, Mrs. A.
J. Riley, Mrs. Ambrose Timberlake. Mrs.
Chester Smith. Mrs. George Wallace.
Mrs. A. H. Giles Mrs. H c. Swami. Mrs.
Sarah Stevens, Mrs. Oscar Coumbe. Mrs.
Hastings, Mrs. NJ v. Michael. Mrs NJ. L
Bundy. Mrs. J. C. Kondrup and Mrs. W.
P. Ramsey.
Evening star., 1914-04-26

freshments were served. Those presenA
included, besides those mentioned, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Guy. Mr.. and Mrs. Cal
vim Dtckey. DR.. and Mrs. n. T. Barnes
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Fugitt- Mr.. and
Mrs. Carter and Mrs. West have been the
recipients Of many social attentions dur
ing their two-week stay in Washington.
Miss Nellie Colman entertained at the
residence of her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Colman. 1913 Sth street northwest. in
honor Of her birthday anniversary. Wed
nesday. April 30.
The local chapter of Delta Tau Delta
entertained its friends at a dance Fri
day nignl at the chapter house, 1903
N street. About thirty couples attend
ed. chaperoned by Mrs. c. Lynch and
Miss Newton of the Colonial School
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Charity Tea Dance.

Nine Jusserand, Mime. Riano. Nine.
Pezet, Mrs. White. Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. de
Sibour, Mrs. Shafroth, Mrs. Townsend,
Mrs James F. Barbour. Mrs. George
Howard, Mrs. Henry May. Mrs. Kearney
Carr, Mrs Beale Howard. Mrs. Murray
Cobb, Mrs. Thomas Carter, Mrs. Mar
bury, Mrs Preston Gibson and the
Misses Patten were patronesses of the
tea dance at Rauscher's yesterday for
the benefit Of Providence day nursery.
Mrs Marbury received, assisted by the
Junior auxiliary committee. Exhibition
one step and hesitation were given by
Miss Parker and Mr.. M. M. Parker. jr..
and of the maxixe and half and half by
Miss Saxton and Mr.. Hahn.
The event was largely attended and a
great success.
Evening star., 1914-04-26

and Mrs. Henry F. Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs.
George B. Evans. Miss Evans. DR.. and
Mrs. c. de NJ. Fajous. all of Philadelphia:
MI. and Mrs. George W. B. Fletcher of st.
Davids, Pa: Mr.. Charles H. Dickerman
of Milton, Pa, and Judge and Mrs. Gray
Of Wilmington, Del
Mr. and Mrs Fletcher LETT last night for
an extended honeymoon trip. the latter
wearing a smart travelling suit Of brown
corded silk with hat to match They will
shortly sail for Europe. They will be at
home Fridays after June 1 at Alstead.
Radnor, Pa
The brides presents, several hundred in
number, were shown IN an upper room;
The collection comprised 5ewelry and
every possible article for household
adornment or use.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Neighborhood Hous'
Benefit.

For the benefit of Neighborhood House
Mrs Christian Hemmick will present at
her former residence, 1928 Rhode Island
avenue, at o'clock Friday. May T. The
Mystery of the East" This will include
the charming Egyptian suite which few
chosen ones we're privileged to see at
Studio House last winter The perform
ance will last until $50 o'clock. when
tea dance will follow. There will also be
an evening performance at $50 o'clock,
which will also include bal oriental
and refreshments.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Recent Parties.

Miss Mabel Woodbridge entertained the
Northeast Pleasure Club at her home, 6l2
K street northeast, Monday last. MUSIC,
dancing and refreshments were enjoyed
Among those present were Misses Ada
McDermott, Mamie McDermott. Frances
RosewaS, Nellie Foley, Catherine Foley,
ANNA Rinck. Elizabeth Prescott and Ada
Woodbridge and Messrs. Joseph Bur-
McNea1. William Graves. James Pease.
Frank Ludwig and Clouse Gathkins.
The Friday Afternoon Bridge Club
was entertained this week by Mrs. Sam
uel J. Steinberger at her apartment in
Mrs. Robert Meyer and MRS. Morton
Luchs were hosteses Tuesday last
at a luncheon at the Washington Sub
urban Club. followed by bridge and
golf.
The guests were seated at small tables
having attractive centerpieces of spring
blossoms.
Mrs. D. j. Kaufman and Mrs. Joseph
d. Kaufman were at home WedneS-
day afternoon, 1913 Rhode Island ave-
nue., from to o'clock. when they wei
coined q large gathering OF their friends
Assisting them in receiving were Mrs
Simon Nye Mrs Meyer Felheimer. Miss
Florence Nye and Misses Alma and
Marguerite Kaufman. Tea followed.
A kitchen shower was given by Miss
Gladys q. Middaugh at her home Monday
evening for Miss Elsie NJ. Hickman.
Among those present were Miss Helen
Taylor. Miss Priscilla Alden, Miss Paul
inc Martin, Miss Carrie L. Hastings, Miss
Ethel Traylor. Miss Minnie Homiller.
Miss Dthel Foster. Miss Elizabeth Davis.
Mrs. Ray e. Middaugh. Mrs. Franklin
Cartledse of Philadelphia. Mrs. Bernice
H. Cartledge Of Philadelphia, Mrs. J..
Allen, Mrs. James Ellis. Mrs. Richard
Hickman and Messrs. A R. Gard, VIII
liam Jones, Harold Ballenger. Rick
ingram, James Fay, Thomas Chapman.
Harvey Howard, Albert Llufrio, A.
Shannon, Bones, Miller and Dr.. Rich
ard Hickman.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Stewart of 10
9Th street northeast entertained last night
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. James r. Car
ter and Mrs. George West of Boston,
house guests. Dancing was enjoyed dur
ing the evening. and at a late hour re-
Evening star., 1914-04-26
A Play Reading.

Mrs. T. P o'Connor, wife of the Irish
member of parliament. read THE Lost
Leader before a distinguished audience
yesterday at Mrs. B. D. Shepherds resi-
dence. 1925 Biltmore street. Among those
present were Mrs. Burleson, Mrs. Hous-
ton, Mrs Emma Hamilton Bulloch, Mrs
Smith, Mrs. Pitting. Mrs. Claud Bennett.
During the afternoon Mr.. r. D. Mac
Lane gave a scene from "Othello."
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Here on Bridal Trip.

Mr.. and Mrs. William W. Peters are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Wilson
9O7 F street northeast, having arrived
Wednesday following their wedding in
Morrisville. N. J.. en- route to their future
home in Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Peters
formerly Miss Travis. was well known in
musical circles Of Morrisville and Trenton
as an accomplished violinist.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Card Party for Home.

An interesting event OF this week wilt
be card party in aid OF the Catholic
Home for Aged Ladies. which will be
given at Rauscher's Tuesday night next.
There are five prizes for all tables. and
bridge. five hundred and euchre will be
played. The party is given under ths
direction Of Mrs. William Matthewson.
Miss Josephine PAtten and Miss Nina
Squire.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Charity Dance.

The Theta Kappa Phi Sorority and
friends will give a charity tea dance al
the ballroom of the Raleigh Hotel Stature
day. May 2. from to O'Clock.
Those receiving will be Miss Katherine
Sullivan. Miss Thelma Thompson. Miss
Robertson, Miss Pauline Martin. Miss
Nora Pepper, Miss Elizabeth HeitnuIler:
Miss Leila Howard. Miss Beatrice Ward
and Miss Edith Murry.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Dinners.

The British ambassador and Lady
Spring g-Rfce entertained informally at
dinner last night.
Among those giving dinners last nighe
at the Chevy Chase Club were the Post
master General and Mrs. Burleson. Mrs.
Talmage. Mrs. McClintock. Judge and
| Mrs. Knapp. Mr.. and Mrs. Ormsby Mo
Cannon and Mr.. and Mrs. Micou.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Charity Bridge.

The annual charity bridge and five
hundred for ST. Roses Industrial School
will be given in the large ballroom OF
the New Willard Wednesday. April -
At o'clock Mrs. r. W. Stubblefield
chairman assisted by Mrs d. ]. Gala
han. Mrs. r. T. Holden and Mrs. James
w. Orme.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Officers Elected.

At the last meeting Of the board of
the Aid Association for the Blind, Mrs.
Charlotte Emerson Main was elected
honorary president, and Mrs. Julia Bond
honorary vice president.
Evening star., 1914-04-26

Mrs. Louis Fitz Henry will be at home
Informally Tuesday, April %, at her apart
ment in the Burlington. In honor of her
house guest, Mrs. f. NJ. Van Petten of
Bloomington, ILL.,
Evening star., 1914-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Sig. kaufman will be a.
home in honor of the bar mitzgah OF
their sons. Jerome and Alvin. at 3O27
street northwest, this evening, to II
o'clock.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
At Homes.

MIR. and Mrs. Clarence ]. Rupert have
returned from their wedding tour and
will be glad to receive their friends at
their home, 1919 Monroe street, after
May /.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-30
The Spells System Bearing Fruit.

The scandal of George Fred Williams's Albanian
manifesto is directly attributable to the revival by
this administration of the spoils system in dipo-
matte appointments Mr. Williams had no diplo-
matte qualifications whatever In his political
career he had repeatedly exhibited all the defects
most fatal to success in diplomacy-emotionalt
eccentricity sensationalism and violent partisan
ship He was an ardent follower of Mr.. Bryan
however and that won him the appointment.
II is rumored in Washington that Mr.. Williams
went TO Athens under the same sort Of limitation
on tenure as was suggested by Senator Hamilton
(then "Jm Ham, Lewis in the Pindell OF Peoria
case The President, it IS said, had picked out
another Massachusetts man, professor at Will
Jams College When it was discovered that Mr.
BRYAN had already practically disposed Of the
place. a compromise was made, under which Mr.
Williams was to serve for not more than year.
The year is nearly up, aud the sepsation-oving
minister seems to have elected to go out in blaze
of undiplomatic glory.
If his promised resignation does not materiaze
he should be recalled, simply to show that the
United States repudiates his foolish interference
in Albanian affairs BOunders like George Fred
could not get into diplomatic posts if the sensible
rule were observed of demanding of appOintees
some visible evidences Of experience and fitness.
The present administration has treated diplomatic
appointments in too many cases as mere rewards
for party service In the George Fred Williams
scandal the folly of that system is fully eEempli-
fed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-30
A Signpost of Progress.

The worlmen's compensation law goes INTO
effect in New York state tomorrow, July l. ana
with il may we'll begin new era of co-ope'a-
ton between employees and employers The Ola
common law system of negligence suits was
breeder of hostility. discomfort and gross inJus-
tice The necessary logic of the situation was
enmity and dispute. The burden of industrial
accidents fell where It hurt most cruelty, ana OF
such money as was disbursed by employers Only
a pitiful driblet passed beyond the lawyers into
the hands Of the injured laborer or his surviving
family.
The present law is somewhat belated. But IT Is
comprehensive in scope. applying to long list
of trades involving special hazard, and generous
in the amounts of compensation granted lnsur'
ance either through the state or through private
corporations frees the employer from all risk ana
serves to distribute the burden upon the COM
munity. where it belongs
The citizens of New York can congratulate
themselves that they have brought their state
abreast of the enlightened thought OF the world
in this important reform