The Mena star., 1898-07-06
THE FOURTH AT JANSEN. V
Thousands of People Celebrate the
 Day in a Good, Old Way.


 A large number of Mena people, ac- companied by the Port Arthur Route band, boarded the south bound passen. ger Monday morning for Janssen to celebrate the day. Arriving there the streets of the little town were found to be nearly filled with people from the surrounding country, and, led by the band, they soon surrounded the stand that had been built for the occa. sion under the friendly shade of for est trees.
 The big flag donated by the ladies of Mena to the township giving the largest per cent of vote for county seat removal being hung where it's bright and inspiring colors could be seen, the exercises were opened by music and an address of welcome by Mr. ]. B. Hick- man, acting as master of ceremonies This was followed by the choir singing America, the band accompanying, when an adjournment was had for dinner.
 During this interval refreshing shower cooled the atmosphere, and possibly the ardor of some present who were wet to the hide, but shortly after the appointed hour the crowd assem- bled at the call of the band, and Miss Leona Humphrey, on behalf of the ladies of Mena, presented the large IS. foot flag to representatives of Rich Mountain township who were present, speaking as follows:
 Ladies and gentlemen-esp the voters present from Rich Mountain--it is with great pleasure l stand before you now, in behalf of the ladies of Mena, to present to you this beautiful flag This grand old flag that floats over q people upon whom the eyes of he whole world are fixed; the flag under which 1 your dear soldier boys are fighting to- day, the flag of the proud and free. While the citizens of your new county seat feel proud of their recent victory -of the voters who helped them 10 win the ladies of Mena now taKe great pride in presenting to you this trophy as reward of their appreciation of your effort in assisting Mena on to her victory. Long may iJ wave over this, our native land; long may it ride the seas as proudly as it does today Think of the victorious achievements beneath it's folds in the west, in far-off Manila; think of our ldier boys who are ready to die beneath this slken l honnar r1 if ho to 4N ka ] hoped that to- day, this 4th of July, our nations birthday, these stars and stripes float over a fallen city. May you ever i feel proud to be It's subjects. As you gaze upon this beautiful star spangled banner floating in soft breezes or in toughest tempests may your hearts and souls be thrilled by it's sublime, its grand and glorious symbols, by the great and acknowledged power it repre- sents throughout the whole world.
 I. Allen, Esq, responded Tn behalf of the township in well chosen words, and then proceeded to make an ad- dress, as announced, filled with patri- otic sentiments and good advice.
 This was followed by more music l dtiIl d sHOlU duuICoS Oy 1A. w. Db. uOHl, who preceded his remarks by explain. ing that, probably through some mis- understanding, the representatives oi Ozark township had taken the flag awarded that township with them to Grannis instead of stopping here to have it presented in due form as the Rich Mountain flag had been.
 A base ball game between the clubs of Hatfield and Mena, together with other games and amusements were en- joyed by the pubic.
 The ball game resulted in a score ot | 8 to in favor of Hatfield.