The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-10-10

Liberty Day
Four hundred and twenty-six years
ago Saturday, Oct. II, 1492, Christie
pher Columbus landed upon Ameri-
can soil, and long cherished dream
was at last realized. He had for
years with little success beseeched
the sovereigns of Europe for aid in
order that he might prove his theory
Of shorter route to India correct
At last he prevailed upon Queen Isa-
bella of Spain to come to his aid,
which she did by pawning her jewels
that the little feet might be fitted
out, and the three small vessels set
sail uDon an unknown and mysterious
ocean 1t would be daring navi-
gator indeed, in these days, who
would venture out of sight of land in
such a ship as Columbus set out in
to discover a continent. Today the
country which was the home of wild
and savage tribes in the days of
Columbus, is the seat of the greatest
and richest and freest government
the world has ever seen. and millions
of its sons are fighting in Europe for
liberty and freedom. President Will
son has thought the anniversary
worthy of commemoration, and has
named it Liberty Day." and has
asked every community in the Unit
ed States to celebrate it.
The following is his proclamation:
every day the great principles TO,
which we are fighting take fresh hold
upon our thoughts and purposes and
make it clearer what the end must be
and what we must do to achieve it.
We now know more certainly than
we ever knew before why free men
brought the great nation and govern
ment we love into existence, because
| it grows clearer and clearer what SUI
preme service it is to be America s
privilege to render to the world"
An Unique Prayer Meeting
The members of the Baptist church
held an interesting and unique open
air prayer meeting in front of their
church last evening. The meeting
opened with the song "Be Not Afraid,
Whate'er Betide, God Will Take Care
of YOU" The consecrated and devot-
ed pastor made a splendid talk on the
l"Need of Prayer" Among other
valued thoughts and suggestions, he
reminded the people of how in the
days of old great epidemics had been
stopped through prayer. In every
age of the world hindrances to the
lpeople of God have been removed
through faith and prayer, and in old
en- times scourges were removed thru
prayer, and God never fails to an
swer those who come to him in faith,
therefore this nation should strive to
become steadfast, praying nation.
This earnest talk was followed by
several songs which were greatly en-
/ joyed by the audience. This meeting
was such a success that it was de-
cided to hold an outdoor meeting at
the same place next Sunday morning
at IL o'clock.
| Mr.. and Mrs. J NJ. Meffert receiv-
led an interesting letter last night
from their son, Clarence from over
seas. Clarence says not to worry
about him for he is happy and getting
Ialong fine. The spirit shown by our
brave boys is remarkable and most
lcommendable.
/ The union Bible study class was
splendidly attended yesterday after
noon at the home of Mrs Bats and
the subject interestingly handled by
Mrs. Wrighton. Next meeting will be
with Miss Eleanor Meckle Subject
from John xvii.
Mrs. S. ]. Fraser, who has been Wis
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry
Burnett since Tuesday, left for her
home in Lakeland today, accompanied
by her sister, Miss Dora Burnett, who
will be her guest for some time.
Rev. w. H. Wrighton will begin a
meeting at Fort Mccoy next Monday
and asks the prayers of all earnest
| Christians.
] Miss Elizabeth Davis arrived home
today from the Florida State College
for Women for visit of several days
to her family.
Mrs. George Rentz went to Jack
sonville today in response to a tele-
gram from her husband, who is i'll in
that city.
| Mr.. and Mrs Nathan Mayo and
children are spending the day in town
with friends.
BUY LIBERTY BONDS