The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-11
A Day of Thanksgiving

| the soul. AS we were awakened this
morning by. blending of joyful
sounds, we remembered what the
hymnist has written:
awake my soul to joyful lays,
And sing the great Creators praise
For surely this day was begun with
thanksgiving. Even the grouchy man
laid aside his chilliness and put on a
garment of praise. No American in
ded could possibly restrain from
showing his appreciation, and Ocala
is doing herself up in such fine style
that we begin to realize that it will
be impossible to get any news today
save the fact that the "war is over"
Splendid Meeting at Mcintosh
An enthusiastic United War Work
meeting was held at the Presbyterian
church at Mcintosh yesterday. Rev.
VIM. H. Wrighton of this city, who
was the speaker of the day, was in
troduced by Mr.. Price and delivered a
splendid address. McIntosh's allot-
ment is $1,000, $500 of which was
raised at yesterdays meeting. We
feel very proud indeed to have the
honor of announcing this pleasant
news from this patriotic little town.
We can remember when s.the McIn-
tosh" was simply a growing ground
for cattle, and favorite haunts of
horseback riders from the nearby vii
lagos. We remember when the frs,
residence was put up. the growth of
the community having been rapid
henceforth. Its citizenship is one of
the finest and every one is working
together for the good of the whole.
All praise to Mcintosh, one of the
finest towns in Florida.
Mrs William D. Steele, chairman OF
music, G. F. W. c., who played SO i'm
portant part in the wonderful sue
cess of the biennial convention at Hot
Springs, will probably be a guest at
the Oath annual meeting of the Flor.
ida Federation of Woman's Clubs,
which will be held on Tuesday eve
ming, November 10. at Daytona, Fla.
Many, in fact, most of the state lead
ers in war work, are to be present and
will give the help and inspiration OF
their experiences. Community sing
ing will also be feature of the meet
ing. Another feature of the conven-
ton will be the department confer
ences, held by the heads of the var
ious departments of work. This
series of conferences will bring the
chAirmen and those interested in their
work close together for consultation
and has been specially requested.
This meeting may truly be called a
war. convention of our federation. The
woman's clubs of the country have
made record to be proud of since
our country has been at war, and
when the delegates to this get-to-
gether convention shall have returned
home, the inspiration they should
bring back to their home club should
be well worth the effort.
Mr.. and Mrs. John M. Ross of
Knoxville, Tenn, have announced the
marriage of their daughter, Margaret
to Capt. Benjamin B. Todd, the we'd
ding taking place very quietly in At
lanta, Ca, Oct. 9th. After brief
honeymoon, Capt. and Mrs. Todd are
now at home at Fort Oglethorpe,
where the groom is stationed. Capt.
Todd is the younger of the two sons
of Mrs. Rex G. Todd of this city, and
is well known here for his ambitious
and sterling qualities. He has made
his home in Atlanta for a number of
years, and has been practicing dem
tistry. Early this year he offered his
services to his country and was short
ly afterward commissioned a first
lieutenant, later being promoted to a
captaincy and stationed at Fort
Oglethorpe. Ocala friends of the
young groom unite in extending to-
him and his bride most cordial and
hearty good wishes.
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A beautiful spirit of thanksgiving
has been shown in Ocala today, the
first praise service being held at the
Baptist church at $3.50 a. m, which
was well attended and one of great
spiritual uplift. A united praise serv-
ice was held at the Presbyterian
cnurcn at IO a. m.
Mr.. John Moore and daughter, Miss
Margaret Moore, left today for fort
nights visit in Tampa.
$50
Mr.. and Mrs. Christian AK arrived
in the city yesterday and will again
occupy the Woodrow house on Fort
King avenue for the winter.
On oversee card was received Sat-
urday by Mrs. P. w. Whitesides from
her son. James, saying he had arrived
safely, which news the many friends
OF this young man will rejoice to hear.
Mrs. Jennie Van and Mrs. Wilson,
who have been visiting friends ia
Ocala, returned to their homes in
Dunnellon Saturday.