A Four-Term Mayor Dies, and Tumwater Shuts Its Doors

Clark Biles, an old pioneer and mayor of Tumwater, died at his home in that city at 7:30 this morning. Mr. Biles had been sick for about five weeks, and death ensued from a series of complaints, the result of typhoid fever. The deceased was born in Madisonville, Ky., in 1848, and came with his parents to this country in 1853, settling on Mound Prairie. In 1860 he took up his residence in Tumwater, where he has since resided, and has been identified with every movement of public interest. He was a man of high honor and integrity, and his many kindly acts and manly bearing made friends for him in every direction. By a constant and close attention to business he accumulated considerable property, and at the time of his death was the owner of the tannery at the lower falls. He was fond of his home and devoted the greater portion of his time to his family. A wife and son survive him. In local affairs he was a close observer, and was always first and foremost with the people. In recognition of his services, he has, for four consecutive years, been chosen mayor of Tumwater. He was an active Odd Fellow, and a member of Olympia Lodge No. 1. The funeral will occur at 10 o'clock on Wednesday from his home in Tumwater, and during the hours of service all business will be suspended.