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OBITUARY.

Jacob Decatur Akard was born in
Sullivan County, Tenn, Jan. 25, 1918,
and died in Johnson City, Tenn,
August II, 1895.
He was married to Nancy S. Peoples
September 10, 1889. Nine children
were born to them, six of whom are
still living
He protested religion about forty
years ago and united with the NJ. E.
Church, South.
Personally, 1 knew Brother Akard
only fol a little while, not quite two
years. When I came to tho work, /
found him and his wife sitting togeth-
er in the evening twilight like child
rem at play, but the game must soon
stop-the darker shades are coming
ON and the younger child must go to
sleep. At the time, we thought that
the two would retire together, but
Brother Akard stayed with us little
more than year longer-most OF the
time quite feeble, at no time regain
ing his original strength.
l talked with Brother Akard twice
with regard to his spiritual condition.
Each time, his answer was short :;
"That matter has been settled for
some time. Jesus is my Saviour
am not afraid of the future"
THE MAN AS OTHERS SAW HIM.
Let those who knew him better than
I speak Gle was as honest man as
Johnson City ever afforded"
81 have known him for forty years ;
he was strictly an honest man"
"The poor have lost a friend. TO the
children and the helpless old,he would
give often and freely to the able
bodied poor, he would give work and
pay them WE'LL"
"He was an unselfsh man. In adj
dition to their own large family, he
and his vile took and reared two
other children"
"He was an unostentatious man.
He had but little to say, and moved Sc
quietly that one would think that he
neither said nor did much-one OF the
finest examples OF those mot heard
for their much speaking and who
'let not their left hand know what
their right hand doeth ,"
"For the last five wears, Brother
Akard was kept from attending
church by reason of special physica
lnfrmity, but during this time, hC
was a daily reader OF his Bible"
So of what knew of the man my
self, and in the face of what his many
friends knew, it was not hard to fine
Gods description Of him. Many welt
the friends present at his funeral t.
hear and give assent to Gods picture
of the dear old man as set forth in th;
first and fifteenth Psalms.
And so Ills children are bereft of {
good father.-the poor Of good frienC
, the community Of an honest mau
But we believe that the father ant
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-09-12

For more than y hundred years the
Shakers have been studying the re-
medal properties of plants. They have
made many discoveries, but their
greatest achievement was made last
year. 1t is a cordial that contains al
ready digested food and is digester
OF food. 1t is effective in removing
distress after eating, and creates an APP
petite for more food so that eating be.
comes q pleasure, Pale, thin people
become plump and healthy under its
use. 1t arrests the wasting of consump-
ton. There never has been such a step
forward in the cure of indigestion as
this Shaker Cordial. Your druggist
will be glad to give you little book
descriptive of the product.
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Why? ...,.>

Five years ago fewpersons in America
had heard of Ranon's Tonic
Liver Pills and Ramona
Tonic Pellets. To-day they
are used in thousands of households.
What has worked this change2
Four different things.
1. This is not simply liver pill
but an entire treatment. It
is Q complete substitute for physi-
clan in liver troubles.
2. 1t costs only 25o., when the
same medicines If purchased separately
would cost 50 to 75c,
3, The remedy works gently and
not violently, 1t does not arouse a
feeling of weakness but makes you
feel steadily better from the first day,
4. 1t is absolutely harmless, Sick or
well, it can not be bad thing To
take, as it purifes the blood aud
tones up the whole system,
Why not try it for those occasional
headaches 1t will stop them.
AT au dealers, or mail, for O., 8 boxes 800.
BROWN MFG. CO, New York.
For sale by Wofford & Co. 566 5.
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ALLIANCE, o., Sept. 6.--All the CIR
students at Mont Union college struck
yesterday against obeying the order
which required them to visit the gym
nasium every day. They objected tC
exercising before a male instructor
After a discussion the faculty decided
to accede to the demand, and The
committee was notified that female
Instructor would be employed.
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Information Free.

1fyou are going TO the West, North.
west, or Southwest on business or
pleasure. and wish correct and reliable
information rs to gatee, routes, ETC., the
country and its resources, call on or
address the undersigned. 1t is no
trouble for as 10 answer questions and
look ALTER comfort Of passengers in
person. Please bear in mind that the
Great Mckenzie Route" offers the
best facilities for families moving West.
Only one change Of cars from Atlanta
to Memphis, StsLouis. Cincinnati, Lou
isville and Chicago. inc. L. Edmond
son, So. Pass. Agt, Chattanooga, Tenn. !;
8. j, Howell, Pass. and Tiki. Agt., Cor.
9th and Marketsts., Chattanooga, Tenn.
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81 consider it my duty" says Mr.. F.
4. Dias, OF San Diego, Texas, "to GER
tify that Ayers Pills have completely
relieved my wife OF neuralgia, from
which complaint she was, for long
time a great sufferer" They are easy
to take and always effective.
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spike" aud "Yaukee Doodle"

Arrangements have been made to
have "Our Bob" and Alt Taylor deliver
their ioint1ectures in this city before
starting upon their tour. They will
lecture in the Ctaudall building on
Main street on the evening of the 9th
inst Tickets will be placed on sale in
a few days The lecture is for the
benefit Of the churches of Tho city.
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The best flour is Gold Dust.
Peculiar to Itself.

Hoods Sarsaparilla is peculiar to
itself, in strictly medicinal sense, in
three important particulars,viz: First,
in the combination OF remedial agents
used; second, in the proportion in
which they are mixed third, in the
process by which the active curative
properties Of the preparation are Sc
cured. These three important points
make Hoods Sarsapanlla peculiar in
its medicinal merit, as it accomplishes
cures hitherto unknown.
But it is not what we say but what
Hoods Sarsaparilla does, that tells the
story. What Hoods Sarsap&gilla has
done for Others is reason for conf.
dence that it is the medicine for you.
Y 4.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-09-12

PauloH'g Nerve and Bone Oil cures
Rheumatism, Cuts, Sores, Barns and
Bruises, for csc.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-09-12

With but little care and no trouble,
the beard and musvache can be kept
uniform brown OF black color by using
Buckingham's Dye for the whiskers.
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Buy Cold Dust flour.

Raron's Liver Pill removes the bile.
the Tonic Pellet tones up the system.
Combined form Perfect Treatment. 2sc.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-09-12

Cold Dust -four will please the
best of You.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-09-12

An offensive breath, either from in
digestion or catarrh, is cured by using
Ayers Sarsaparila.
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Give the babies LAXOL, which is
Castor Oil made as palatable asHonev.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-31
FEATURES OF THE PARADE.
How Some of the Communicates
Looked in Line.

Up the long avenues in the heart Of the
Back Buy the big parade began its formation
very early in the morning, The white and
black pIumes worn by the knights and their
regaia were watched by thousands as they
promenaded hther and thither to their sta
tiOns
Individual bits of style, e,drilinG, drum major
acts and sweet music were made all along
the line of the route.
Springfield Commandcry of Springfield
Mass. as II came down Commonwealth
avenue executed several drills, and for its
formation Of the double cross it was loudly
cheerpd
DE MOlay Commandery of Boston marched
IN perfect step, there being nearly 400 men in
line.
The Grand Commadcry Of Massachusetts,
and Rhode Island, with Il beautiful banner
trimmed with old gold, lace and hand
painted, had pretty effect.
st. Omer COmmandery Of South Boston
and the Natick Iemplars were enthusiastic
cally received as they performed various
military moves.
The WinslOw Lewis of Salem and the Old
Colony of Abingdon communicates had n
large force of men in line, their banners and
colors being very neat.
st John Commandery, No, /, from Viii
mington, Del, was fully equipped, its exact
mes ana drilling being feature
Probably one Of the finest banners In the
parade was carried in the ranks of Damascus
Commandery, No. Il, of Jacksonville, Fla.
In the ranks Of the Columbia, No of
Washington d. G., was Frank Pitts Ryder,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-31
HIS BODY FOUND.
Hunt for Little Howard Pitezel
Rewarded.
Charred Bones Discovered In a
Chimney nt Iryington, Ind.

The body of little Howard Pite2el, one OF
the alleged victims of "H H. Holmes the
insurance swindler, has been found by Dr. j.
+. Barnhil. Detective Geyer aud Inspector
Carey OF Philadel phia had spent the entire
day in searching Il house in the little subur
ban village of lryingtOn. Ind. which had been
occupied by Holmes in October, 1894. The de-
tectives found the house aitermuch difficulty
and their search led them to believe
that the body Of the Pitezel boy would be
found there. So couLldent were they that
the body would he found that when the search
was relinquished by them, Geyer announced
that the long search would be at an end soon
and that the fate of the Pitezel boy, whose
sisters bodies were found in Toronto, Ont,
would he positively known.
After the detectives had left the house DR..
Barnhill, partner OF the former owner Of
the promises, began an investigation. His
first search was in the chimney in the house.
From the dining room there was an opening
into the chimney, and he found it full of de-
brls. He pulled out a handful. 1t was human
remains Another handful brought to light
bones and further evidence of the fact that
the remains Of a human body had been de-
posted there.
Satisfying himself that there was no doubt
OF the conclusion to which the facts pointed,
the doctor haStened to the city with small
quantity Of the remains. This he placed be-
fore the detectives. They fully corroborated
his conclusion. 1T is no use digging any
further, Detective Geyer said THESE are
the remains OF Howard Pteze.'
The body had evidently been burned in Il
stove, and the stove cleaned out, the re-
mains being thrown into the chimney. There
were Il great many corncObs about the place,
and it is evident that the fire that burned the
child was made from them The doctor has
not fully examined all the contents of the
chimney. He told this story:
The first and most characteristic. dis
covery was piece OF skull 1t can be rec
ognized as piece OF skull. The thickness
is that of a child at the age OF this one
about u years old Both plates OF the bone
are well represented. This is human skull,
for the reason that the sutures are more de.
veloped az to the spines than those Of any
other animal. Although it is fearfully
charred we found all the characteristics of
human bone"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-31
CALIFORNIA HOSPITALITY.
Boston Sir Knights Treated to the
Finest in the World.
California cOmmandpry. l.

California commandery, /, will not be for
gotten in Boston for years to come. for moth
ing like the hospitality of these knights has
been seen there in long while. Tuesday
evening they were the hosts of Boston com
mandery,2 and 1t seemed as if every member
of that cOmmandery called upon the knights
and ladies from San Francisco, for the recep-
ton hall was crowded until late in the even
ing.
Everyone went away with souvenirs many
of which will take an honored place among
the family archives. The California sir
knights did not cater only to their brethren,
but provided tasty souvenir for the ladies
accompanying the fraters. Each knight re-
ceiyed bottle OF wine with the name and
seal of the commandery and the occasion set
forth upon the cOlored label, while the ladies
were given wicker basket containing
grapes, pears and peaches, with dainty bot
tie OF wine nesting among the delicious
products of the coast.
In the center OF the room round enclosure
was provided for giving the passing sir
knights Il sample of the wine, which each one
was carrying away in the original package.
Behind this stood two attendants, and score
of the California sir knights assisted in serv-
ing their friends as they escorted them to this
stand. On it rested that now famous" loving
cup, of massive silver model lined with gold.
1t was rather priced privilege among the
sir knights to be permitted to quatt the Cali
fOrnia's beverage from this trophy, for it was
won by the renowned mounted drill corps OF
California /, at Denver three years ago.
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'hlel o, DIVISION Eih' SIR Ni'liam II. MalGer::
St""n Sou',,''sS'i,i1 sIah IoLl,ii"huery o'
Chipr nf staff Em Sir Uonrv piarca
,il,
MUS
Subordinate communicates Of Massachusetts
ana Rhode Island.
roURru DIVISION.
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SEVENTH DIVISION.

SEVENTH DIVISION.
Chief of division, Rt En- Sir John A. Warner,
grand commander grand commandery OF
Ohio
Chief of Staff, En- Sis James Pettibone.
Aids.
Grand cOmmandery of Ohio.
Subordinate communicates of Ohio.
Grand COmmandery of Kentucky.
Subordinate communicates of Kentucky
Grand cOmmandery of Maine
Subordinate communicates of Maine.
EIGHTH DIVISION
Chief of division, II En- Sir Edward b. Spen-
Ger, grand commander Of PENNSYLVANIA
Chief of staff En- Sir Henry II. Kuhn.
Aids
Grand commanderyo Pennsylvania.
Subordinate communicates of PENNSYLVANIA.
Grand commandery of Indiana.
Subordinate communicates of Indiana.
Grand cOmmandery of Texas.
Subordinate communicates Of Texas.
Grand commaniery of Mississippi.
NINTH DIVISION.
Chief Of DIVISION En- Sir Charles R. Hawley,
grand sword bearer, grand commander OF
Michigan.
Chief of staff, En- Sir c. S. Brown.
Aids
Grand cOmmandery of Michigan.
Subordinate communicates Of Michigan.
TENTH DIVISION.
Chief of division, II En- Sir Henry II. Mont
gomery, grand commander OF Illinois.
Chief OF staff, V En- Sir Augustus l.. Webster.
Aids.
Grand cOmmanderv of Illinois.
Subordinate Communicates of Illinois.
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bright j-year-old boy,who was b.lecked in
a full knights 1emplur uniform, and rode on
prancing little pony.
The banner carried by the Detroit com
mandery, MOL was probably one of the most
costly in the parade. Two years were re-
quired in making it. The trimmings are old
gold, with handpainted inscriptions, and it
has been carried in all of the places where
the concave has assembled.
One of the neatest attired communicates
was Apollo No. 10 of Troy, n. Y. White
gaters, beautiful white pumes and the finest
suitngs brought forth many a cheer as it
marched up Beacon street before the start.
st. Johns commaniery of Philadelphia,
with magnificent gold trimmed banner,
followed by Mary Of the Quaker City, were
in keeping with the other assemblages who
represented Pennsylvania.
For hours on Comm mJnwcalth avenue moth
Ing could be seen but gold and shining equip
ments which were carried by the parading
Knights. Whenever a halt occurred the
knights in the procession were treated with
all sorts Of luXures from admirers in the
stands.
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poured down on the perspiring kni ,hts.
They gladly hailed the advent of the refresh
mhnts and manya laugh was caused by the
bursting Of Il banana or Il peach on the cha
peauX Of some unwary Tcmplar regular
football melee was caused by man from
Maine who lowered some half dozen bottles
Of cool lager to the crowd from nye-story
window. lie would hold bottle very tanta-
lZngly out Of reach, and would then lower
1t suddenly into the mass of outstretched
hands.
Tln thirsty parader1 had no time for cork
screws and simply broke the necks of the
bottles in the good old fashion. The clever
way in which the yellow gauntIets caught the
fruit showed that the knights remplars were
all ball players, but the speedy manner in
which they ate 1t showed that they were all
born epicureans, and spoke volumes for the
justice they would do to Boston's culinary
artists after the parade was over. As one Of
the western Communicates stopped in front
of CLARK : II dash, as II preconcerted, was
made toward the door leading to the bar, but
this was stopped by an officer who evidently
believed In prohibition.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-31
OPIUM SMOKING IN BOSTON.
Notification of New Law Makes
John Chinaman Happy

Chairman Martin, of Boston Police Board Sc
cured from the Legislature last Winter, law
enabling the police to raid any house where
they even had cause to suspect that opium
was being smoked, and TO seize all the furni-
ture and implements for smoking the drug
that could be found. The Superior Court
has decided that the police has no right to
molest persons smoking in their own houses;
that people could invite all the friends they
wished and have them enjoy n social smoke.
The crafty Cinnamon having taken full ad-
vantage of this decision, and nightly they
invite as many "guests" as can be crowded
into their houses. Under the guise of
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-31
TWELFTH DIVISION.

Chief of division, Rt En- Sir Thomas Il.
Morrow, past grand commander grand
cOmmaudery of Missouri.
Chief Of staff, En- Sir james II. Frame
DIS.
Grand cammandery Of Missouri.
Subordinate Communicates Of Missouri.
Grand cOmmandery of Alabama.
Subordinate communicates Of Alabama.
Grand commandery of Iowa.
Subordinate communicates Of Iowa
Grand cOmmandery cf Minnesota.
Subordinate communicates of Minnesota
THIRTEENTH DIVISION.
Chief Of division, Em ir Henry G. Jordan
grand warden grand cOmmandery of Massa.
chusetts and Rhode Island.
Chief of staff, En- Sir Henry S.Rowe.
Aids.
Grand cOmmandery of Kansas.
Subordinate communicates of Kansas
Grand commandery Of Maryland
Subordinate Communicates Of Maryland
Grand commandery of Nebraska.
Grand commaudery OF Arkansas.
Subordinate Communicates of Arkansas.
Grand cOmmandery Of West Virginia.
Subordinate communicates of West Virginia.
Grand commandery of Colorado
Subordinate commander les of Colorado.
Grand cOmmandery of North Carolina.
communicates of North Caro-.
lima.
Grand cOmmandcry of South Dakota.
Grand commandery of Oregon.
Grand commandery of Washington.
Grand commandery OF Montana
Subordinate communicates of Montana
Grand commandery Of Wyoming,
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The 26th Triennial ConClave of
Knights Templars of Boston.
One Ofthc Grandcst Affairs and Most
Gorgeous SpcctacIes.

The Goth lricnnial COnclave Of Knights Of
lemplars held in Boston Aug. 26, y, % and
49, has passed into history as one of the
grandest affairs and most gorgeous spectacles
of modern times. Thousands Of Knights
remplar5 marched in proud review before
thousands upon thousands of spectators on
Tuesday morning. Such gorgeous specta-
Gle, horse and OF, will not be seen again in
Boston for years to come.
Commandery drill halls from Maine to
California for weeks past have been in con-
slant use, and under competent drill masters
the sir knights We're put through course Of
Sprouts which won for them the enthusiasts
tic plaudts of the multitude on the line of
march. The street maneuyers included the
formation Of u variety of emblems symbolical
of Templarism, and they were executed with
n precision only made possible by close ap-
plcation to the practice drills.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-31

The state board OF agriculture has prohib-
tied the importation Of neat cattle into the
state OF Connecticut, except under certain reg
ulations' They may be kept in quarantine until
or may be brought in for exhi-
btion and held in quarantine. No other
cattle shall be brought In unless certified to
iI5 having been tested with the tpberculin
test, All persons and transportation com
panies are prohibited from unloading cattle
III the state without permit from the com
missioners on diseases Of domestic animals.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-31
Recruiting AristocraCy.

After inquiring into the antecedents OF his
California daughter-in-law, the Marquis OF
Queensberry has decided that Lady Sholto
Douglas, who was waitress In q concert
hall, is ilt to take her place in the ranks Of
English aristocracy. At the request Of the
Marquis, P. j. Wharton, an Englishman liy.
ing in Oakland, looked up the family history
of the Moneys. He says that he has made
his report to Queensberry, who has approved
it and expressed his willingness to accept his
sons wife as a member Of hls fainily.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-31

His Exceency the Governor, His Honor the
Mayor, Col. Sidney Hedges, Capt OIy5, the
Rev. A. A. Berle andJ. c. Morse. The hall was
handsomely decorated The wines served
were all brought from California by the Wis
it0rs.
On Tuesday the parade started at Va. m
twenty-five thousand sir knights participated
to say nothing Of the 1900 musicians and it
took the parade six hours to pass given
point. The route was II long and tedious
one for the older participants. After the
parade the members proceeded to Masonic
Temple and that grand encampment opened
its triennial cOnclaye and continued for four
DAYS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-31

A firm tone characterizes the produce
market and active trading is the rule. The
volume Of butter trade continues moderate
with the market holding steady for choice
goods. Cheese is quiet. Prices hold steady
for fresh eggs. Cheese continues steady
with occasional fancy cars yet exceeding
quotations. The truck supplies continue
steady with liberal supply. Beef is seady
for best steers, with the market quiet. Lambs
and veal rule quiet Flour continues quiet.
with prices in buyers favor. Sugar continues
quiet, with prices one-eight lower.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-31

At the afternoon session of the uniformity
of law conference ut Dstrot, Mich, the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Hon. s. NJ
Cutcheon, Michigan, president l.. d. Brews-
ter, Connecticut, vice president; F, H. Stim.
son, Massachusetts, secretary. The confer
ence considered the resolution referred to it
by the Massachusetts, legislature relative to
uniform hours of labor for workmen in shops
and factories.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-31
Wheat Crop of the World.

The Hungarian government has issued its
annual statement concerning the wheat crop
of the world, which statement is based on
consular and other reports. The estimated
production of wheat importing countries is
countries 1851, 7Ol 200. The total estimated
production is 2S2, ,0OO, 900 bushels less than
the amended estimate Of 1884.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-31
THIRSTY PARADERS FED.
Lucky Stop of Boston Commandery
Near Adams House.

Along the fifty Yards stretch in front Of
the Adams House and Clark's Hotel the
weary marchers found n host Of friends and
We're very glad to mark time there for II rest
The Boston derry was the first to b
were.
Every window and staging seemed to be
filled with generous givers, and a yaritahlr
rain of sandwiches, cakes and fruit was
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-31

cerning the contest which Is being made by
other cities for the next conclaye said 0Penn.
sylvania has the largest constituency of the
Grand Encampment, and in view OF the fact
that there has never been u conclaye In Pitts.
burg, while cities all around us have been
favored. we think that it should be our prvi.
lege in '9S"