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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04
WIFE'S FEAR WAS AROUSED
Strangers Inquiry About Hubby's De-
scrlption Was Merely to Warn
Against Unhealthy Coconuts.

He entered the ladies' sitting room
at the railway station, walked up to
woman whose husband had left the
room about ten minutes previously, and
calmly inquired: Madam, your hus-
band went out to see the river, didn't
he?"
"Yes-why?" she asked, turning pale
in an instant.
HE was a tall man, wasn't her"
"He was" she replied, rising up and
turning still paler.
Had red hair?"
''He had Oh, what has happenedT
weighed about $50 pounds?"
"Yes-yesl Where is he-where is
my husband?" she exclaimed.
Couldn't swim, could hep
Hes drowned-my husband is
drowned !" she walled.
Had a silver watch chain?" contin-
ued the stranger.
"Where is my husband? Where is
the body?" she gasped.
''Do not get excited, madam. Did
your husband have on gray suit?"
eyes. Oh, Thomas-my Thomas !"
Sand lace-up boots?"
''Let me see him-let me see him 20
she cried.
"Come this way, madam, but do not
get excited. There is your husband
across the street at that fruit-standT
''Why, yes that's him; that-that's
my husband" she exclaimed joyfully.
81 thought you said he was drowned"
"No, madam, did not. saw him
buying a coconut, and believe 1T to
be my duty to say to you that coco
nuts are not healthy at this season of
the year."
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04
POPULARITY OF BLUE GRASS
kentucky Soldiers, on Return March
From Battle of Tippecanoe, Gath
cred Seed in Indiana.

The tradition that the Kentucky SOL
diers who fought at Tippecanoe took
back with them the seed that has made
blue grass famous in central Ken
lucky, has never been questioned or
seemed to require authentic proof, de-
clares a writer. Mrs. Levering says,
In her Authentic Indiana"
1T was on the return march from
the battle Of Tippecanoe that the sol
diers from Kentucky gathered the seed
Of the blue grass which they found
growing in Indiana, and carried it
home with them, thinking it was su-
perior variety because it satisfied the
hunger Of their horses so well that
they would not eat corn. 1t fourished
so well on the limestone soil of central
Kentucky that it made that state IA
NOUS" This statement was based on
information obtained from early set
tiers Of Indiana. Kentucky was not
known as the blue grass state until
many years after the battle Of Tippe-
canoe.
As long as slavery existed, Ken
lucky, lying south Of the Ohio river.
was classed as a Southern state. II
never was classed as n central West
ern or middle Western state along
with Ohio and Indiana. In the census
report of 1910, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois.
Michigan and Wisconsin were classed
as "East North Central states" and
Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and
Mississippi as "East South Central
states"
When Indiana was admitted to the
Union, in 1915, 1t consisted Of Is coun-
ties, viz: Wayne, Franklin, Dearborn,
Switzerland, Jefferson, Clark. Wash
ington, Harrison, Knox, Gibson, Posey,
Warrick and Perry. In the subsequent
creation of 70 counties out Of these,
making 90, the boundaries Of the orig
inal Is counties underwent material
changes.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04
SET ADRlFT, DISCOVERS LAND
Priest, Offending Chief, Saved Life
and Later Returned With Story
of Interesting Find.

New Zealand is Maoriland, the home
of most interesting race. About one
thousand years ago there lived on the
isle Haraiki the forefathers of the
Maori. One of their priests, TIE Kupe,
relates writer in the Mississippi
Blaetter, had offended the chief, and
to prevent his being killed his friends
sent him, provided with provisions
enough to last some time, adrift over
the sea in a canoe. Home and friends
he would never see again, he thought,
and by his people he was mourned as
one dead. To the joy of the islanders
he returned after u months, giving
them a glowing description of the
wonderful land he lad discovered. His
informaticA caused a stirring agita-
ton, and in a short time seven canoes
were fitte1 oct by the natives to sail
to the land OF promise and settle
there.
TIE Kupe was leading in the first
canoe across the wide sea, and on
their landing, to honor him, called it
"Acteoroa"-New Zealand.
1.-THE seed of our race comes from
Hanraiki," said a missionary, and
there can be no doubt about the orr
ginal dwelling place, and that the
present Maoris are the descendants of
those who sailed centuries ago from
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04
Cock and Bull Story.

sport of the Dominicans, although 1t is
declining in popularity. Under the ma
tional gambling laws cock fighting may
be prohibited. 1t may. however, be L.
censed by the various municipalities,
and 1t usually is, as 1t yields them a
good revenue. While bull fighting is
permitted in the Dominican republic,
1t has never been popular in this island.
At long intervals a toreador comes here
en- route from Spain to Peru or Mex
leo, and few bull fights are held in
the various towns, but they do not at
tract a large attendance. There are
no professional bull fighters among the
Dominicans.-Co Commercial Reports.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04
COMPARES MEN WITH TIRES
Philosopher Asserts That the Impor-
tant Auto Fixture is Not Unlike
Some of Human Race.

'"The more have to do with auto
mobile tires" said Philosopher Jim,
''the better understand men. There
lis no limit to the comparisons that
might be made, but let me ask your at
tention for just one of them. 1t turns
upon the way they come to an end,
men and tires alike.
"On my little roadster may have at
one and the same time two tires of
such different character as this:
Zone has served long and well. It
seems sound as ever, and still looks
good for lot of work. But it's healthy
appearance is deceptive; 1t has
vast number of well hidden decayed
cells.
"They began to go separately, not in
masses. No one part of that tire wore
out all by itself. The whole thing has
been slowly, subtly honeycombed with
wear.
'"The limit is reached suddenly. The
end, prepared for slowly and in the
dark, comes swiftly; and it is a very
complete end. The tire is goner, the
doctor can do nothing for it.
"Some men end like that; seemingly
vigorous one day; and the next day,
on the scrap heap.
"And then there are tires and men
that 60 the other way. They seem
worn and weakened, but they are
sound inside. The shell goes first, the
inner tube retains it's usefulness. You
know they are going, but they always
seem good for another days work, an
other hundred miles. They will stand
n lot of patching.
Tires are mighty human, and that's
why l really enjoy fussing with them"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04
Tender Thouahts In VIII.

Sometimes there are found such ten
der touches as these in the viii of a
late town clerk of Monmouth, who
died in 1915, aged seventy-two. He
left to the Monmouth General hospital
and dispensary, for the children's
ward, in memory of his darling child
Lizzie. f500 and framed portrait of
the child, and desired the authorities
to place on her grave a wreath of flow
ers each Palm Sunday and wreath
of holly each Christmas day.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

we are afdl1ated.
We have just held a great naval and
military meet at Madison Square Gar
den, where large sum was raised for
this remarkable unit, which has sailed
to do such valuable work in France.
Every person in it, even to the plumb
ers and mechanics, are women, and
they volunteered for dangerous service
Other branches of our war service
have been an intensive food conserva-
ton campaign and the War-Savings
Stamps campaign. In all this active
patriotic work we feel inspired with
the thought of our own chairman,
Mrs. Norman DER Whitehouse, abroad
on an important government mission
and many others of the rank and file
of our women who are engaged in de-
voted service "over there"
Citizenship Schools.
Another interesting branch of our
work is the great university extension
of citizenship. Schools are being held
throughout the state under our Educa-
tional Committee.
Another line of work is that of our
Intelligence Committee, which lists Of
ficials of all political parties and oil
men in every township and county in
the state who have run or are to run
for Office. It is believed this commit
tee will become extremely intelligent
as time goes on, and it's intelligence
will react on the civic welfare Of the
state most tellingly.
Our Americanization Committee has
issued some very effective and educa-
tional literature and Is organizing In
every center and community where
there are foreign groups.
Maintaining Morale.
We realize that great part Of q ma
tons war time efficieicy is In keeping
life normal and efficient at home. In
the last analysis that nation which
keeps most nearly steady and normal
In its Industrial and domestic life will
maintain that morale which will win
the war for it.
The work of the Rural Problems
Committee perhaps is of particular in
terest in this publication which is be-
ing sent out by the National Security
League Very few people in the coun-
try have stopped to realize how in our
body polite the rural committees are
Disseminated against in the matter Of
socialiZing forces. Our great cities
have their amusements, their munich
pal halls and baths, their community
kitchens, their public libraries and lee
ture courses and innumerable settle
ments and clubs where people are
drawn together and stimulated men,
tally and spiritually. We feel that
some of these advantages should be
brought to the country districts.
Any rural woman who wants to be
put in touch with our legislative bull
Ietin, with our correspondence courses
in civic education or any Information
In reference to the work of the Wo-
man Suffrage party should write to
that Organization at 303 Fifth avenue,
New York city.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04
ORDERED TO REPORT
FOR MILITARY DUTY

The following named registrants
have been summoned to report to the
office of the local board on Tuesday,
June 4th, for military duty:
Andrew H. Goodyear, Juliette.
Hiram II. Gates, Gainesville.
Robert B. Newman, Ocala.
John S. Fink, Daniels, w. Va.
Ralph K. Robinson, Youngstown, o.
Local Board. Marion County,
w. L. Armour, Chief Clerk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

Now is the time to plant chufas,
$3.50 per bushel; Spanish peanuts,
1925 per bushel. Ocala Seed tSore,
phone 435. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

W o m a n suffrage,
November 6, 1917,
has devoted itself
exclusively to war
work and various
forms of civic and
patriotic service.
We have recently
sent the first Wo-
mans hospital unit
abroad from the
U mite d States.
This unit is the
War Baby" of the
National Woman
Suffrage Associa-
ton, with which
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04
NOTICE-WATCH THIS SPACE

A passenger. 6-cylinder Paige
car for sale today $3.50. Each day
price drops SO until car is sold, so
don't wait too long. Car can be seer
1T Gates Garage. 4-30-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04
TEMPLE PROGRAM
FOR THIS WEEK

Today: Douglass Fairbanks IN
Reaching for the Moon," and Pathe
News; 10 and 20 cents.
Wednesday,: Julian Eltinge in "The
Clever Mrs. Carfax," and a hester
comedy; 10 and Is cents.
Thursday: Elsie Ferguson in "Song
of Songs" and Mutt and Jeff; 10 and
20 cents.
Friday: Wallace Reid in "Rimrock
Jones" and Pathe News; 10 and Is
cents.
Saturday: Carmel Meyers in "The
Wine Girl" and Billy Rhodes comedy;
10 and Is cents.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

Carlton Erwin spent Sunday in the
city with his relatives and friends.
Carlton is now in the cavalry. He is
with the 305th field remount squadron
at Camp Johnston, and is certainly
making a fine looking young soldier.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04
Poor Einancier.

He-We'l have to give up our intend
ed summer, trip. My account at the bank
is already oyerdrawn.
She-Oh, John, you are such a
wretched flnancier. Why don't you
keep your account in a bank that has
rlenty Of money Boston Transcript.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

CASH FOR OLD FALSE TEETH
Don't matter if broken. pay 50 to SIS
per set, also cash for old gold, silver,
platinum, dental gold and old gold
jewelry. Will send cash by return mail
and will hold goods ten days for
sender's approval of my price. Mail to
L. Mazer, 2007 S. 9Th ST., Philadel-
phia, Pa. 13-1m%
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04
SUPPLYING FRENCH HOSPITALS.

The Red Cross hospital supply serv-
Ice in France has 1e warehouses filed
with drugs, medicines. surgical instru-
ments and dressings. 1t serves 3,423
French military hospitals
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04
SCOUT MEETING TONIGHT

AS per the agreement there will be
a scout meeting twice a week, Tues
days and Fridays. This means that
there will me meeting tonight
at 7:30. So every scout is urged to be
present.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

Keep your lawn in shape by using
the Gold Medal Lawn Mower. 1t is a
real pleasure to use it. Ball bearings
throughout. Let US show it to you.
Clarkson Hardware Company. 28-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

A letter from Pete Macintosh, now
at Camp Gordon, announces that he
is with the headquarters battalion
and has been given clerical work,
which all Pete's friends know he is
well qualified to do.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

A very nice line of Wash Cloths on
display at Gerig's Drug Store. We
also sell War Savings and Thrift
Stamps. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

w. X. Lane, M. D., Physician and
Surgeon, specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Law Library Building, Ocala,
Florida. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

Phone No. 451 is the American
Restaurant, Temple & Davis, proprie-
tors, the best in the city, at the union
passenger station. 16-H
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

The EYcusA

MANY a man." said Uncle Eben,
sathlnks he has done a days work when
he has made up good excuse fob not
dom no work yesterday"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04
OCALA OCCURRENCES

Will Rilea is way ahead of every
body else. He is driving 1913 model.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04
To Patrol Leaders

Each patrol leader is asked to see
every one in his patrol and remind
them of this meeting.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

WANTED-Cotton rags; must be well
Numbered. No sewing room scraps.
Old bed and table linen specially de-
sirable. Star office. 1861
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

Phone 108 and have the Main Street
Market send you nice cold water
melon off the ice. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

C. o. D.-This is the name OF wood
yard which is at your service at all
times. Stove wood. pine or oak. North
Magnolia street, phone 500. 29-1
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04
Canadian Forests.

The extent of Canada's. woodlands
and forests is said to exceed 5000
900 acres.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

The Star is glad to report that Mr.
William Wolff after a severe spell of
illness, is out again.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

Buy Thrift Stamps OF US and keep
your skin nice and soft with Rexall
Skin Soap. Gerig's Drug Store. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

Watermelons on ice. The Main
Street Market. Phone 108. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04
Red Cross punnass Bags.

I'VE are awfully sorry, ma'Am," said
the older Of the two, "but we can't
come back tomorrow. You see toner.
row we have to" And, without An-
fishing the sentence, she looked back
wistfully at the pile of bags.
ut is too bad you can't come bach, !"
said the superintendent, 'but / want
to thank you, and we all thank you,
for the work you've done today. You
two have teen a wonderful help, and
that pile of bags wouldn't be nearly so
big if you hadn't been here Good
night"
The next morning when the super.
lntendent came down to unlock the
workrooms for the day she was aston
ished to see the two little girls stand
ing in the cold by the locked door.
ooh, I'm so glad to see you'll" she
said. ST thought you said you couldn't
conner"
"Oh, we knew those Red Gross bags
just had to be finished for the SOL
diers," exclaimed the little one, with
glistening eyes, land we got up at
three o'clock this morning and got the
washing done early ~
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

Sorghum seed and field peas at the
Ocala Seed Store. 27-f
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04
THIS Is The TRUE
RED CROSS SPIRIT
A Little Story With q Bic
Thought I'm Ii.

A month ago the Red Cross chapter
In Bay City, Mich, received a hurry.
up call for $50 dunnage bags. Troops
were about to move, and through an
oversight their equipment was not
complete. The bags had to be made
and sent within 48 hours. A request
for help was sent over the town, and
the stores were searched successfully
for the right materials. Among those
who quickly responded and came to
the chapter workrooms to help were
two little girls. sisters, about ten and
twelve years Of age, each eager to lend
a hand and do something for the boys
who were going to the front. All day
long the fingers Of the women and
the little girls were fairly flying. Bag
after bag received the last stitch un-
til scores were piled up ready for
shipment Closing time came, and the
woman experimenting the making Of
the bags counted those completed and
announced that II every one Of the
workers could come early the next
morning and work all day the bags
would surely be finished In time for
shipping by evening. Two crestfallen
little girls, the little sisters, were wait
ing for her at the door as she d.
parted.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-1913
big Oakland, fine appearance, perfect
mechanical condition, fxe tires and
excellent upholstery. Exchange for
light car in good condition or team of
mules or sell cheap for cash. Make
me an offer. Address, Box "a, Dunnel-
lon, Fla. 28-12t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04
SUFFRACISTS
IN war WORK
BY MRS. JAMES LEES LAIDLAW,
Vice Chairman New York State We.
man Suffrage Party.

The New York State Woman Suf-
frage party, since it finished its great
task of carrying New York state for
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

FOR sALE-15 yoke oxen, first
class condition fer work or beef
Weight about 1909 pounds each. Al
piano Humus Co., Citra, Fla. 1-3t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

FOR SALE-10 head of Belgian
hares. Want to sell at once. You can
see them at 416 North Magnolia
street 6-4-6t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-06-04

RATES:-Six line maximum, one
time Csc; three times Soc; six times
Use; one month SO. Payable In advance.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-15

favorable one for stressing the ur.
gency of things spiritual. Most of
the churches with the least embar.
rassment and sacrifice of individual
plans can unite in special efforts dur.
ing the weeks preceding Easter. This
was what led the Ministerial associ.
alton of Mt Vernon last year to make
March the special evangelistic
month II was understood at that
time if the plan proved successful
that 1t would in all PROBABILITY be
continued the following year and
when the results were reviewed at
the close of last March there was no
question what the prevailing senti-
ment was among the churches and
the ministers.
Since then the fuel shortage in the
country caused by war conditions
have furnished an additional reason
for holding special services, ii pos.
sible, in milder weather II is now
hoped that even the country church
es, which have been prevented from
holding special meetings because of
the severity of the winter and the
fuel shortage. will he able to cooper
ate more generally with the plans
adopted in Mt. Vernon.
The unity of spirit in this work
will also be strengthened by the fact
that so many churches in Columbus,
Cleveland and other parts of the
state and nation have chosen the
weeks preceding Easter as the time
to exalt Jesus as Savior and Lord. AS
Mt. Vernon and Knox county have
done their part well in the Y. NJ. c.
A. and Red Cross campaigns and as
patriotic considerations point TO the
period preceding Easter for empha-
sizing things most important which
are common to our Christian faith,
let us go over the top" in this 81.
multaneous effort
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-15
PREPARATION BY
PRAYER Is HELD
VERY NECESSARY
Simultaneous Evangelistic
Campaign Needs This
~ AS Prelude
EXPECT COOPERATION
OF COUNTRY CHURCH
Local Drive To Be Ushered
In By Go To Church Sun
4 day, March 3
Eey Publicity Committed

The Ministerial association of Mt
Vernom and Knox county, in planning
for the simultaneous evangelistic eff.
fort witch is to begin with Go.to.
Church Sunday, March . desires to
emphasize at this time the import.
ance of LTayerful preparation for this
work, Tloe members and friends of
the cooper a ting churches are request.
ed not only to offer daily prayer but
also to att and as much as possible
the mid.week services. Neighborhood
and group meetings for prayer may
also be made, powerful factor pre-
paratory TO thv public services of the
March campaign. In times of war
people feel in a special manner their
dependence upou God and are driven
to their knees. The time is propit.
ious this year fot a great turning to
God and every part OF Knox county
ought to have Religious awakening
with an ingatheriiAg for all Of the
churches
The season OF thu year is most
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-15

Mrs. Moore had the devotional eX-
ercises and read the 9lst Psalm.
Prayers were offered by Mrs. Walker
Mrs. Crevelng and Mrs. Moore.
Song-"Prohibition Dawn"
During the business session, IL was
unanimously voted letter be sent
from the union to Mayor Bair com.
mending him for the dry cleaning"
he is giving our city. The union also
effected an organization for thrift
stamps. the present executives to be
the officers.
The county mid.year convention
will be held in Danville Feb. 26 and
%.
The corresponding secretary was
Wilson, also to Mr. Hoover food ad
ministrator, asking that as an act of
justice to the people the excessive
waste of grain in the manufacture OF
beer in the breweries of the country
should cease during the period of the
war.
Also similar appeal will be sent
to DR. II. A. Garfield, fuel admins
traitor. While the people are suffer
ing for fuel, children sick and many
dying from exposure, is it just that
carloads of coal keep going to brew
cries?
The superintendent of social and
red-letter days. Mrs. Beach. had
charge of the program. Subject:
Frances r. Willard" After singing
The Glory Song" quotations from
Frances Willard were given by each
member. Song Face to Face" Mrs
Nixon read paper on The Life and
Character of Frances Willard" Mrs
Creveling told how the memorial
fund is used. In 1917 financial as
sistance was given by this fund to
the District of Columbia W. c. r. T..
in establishing recreation rooms for
soldiers and sailors. a generous Of
fering was received which will be
sent to the national treasurer Meet
ing closed with w. G. T..U. bencdic-
tiOn.