The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-06-08
THE FLAG WE LOVE
FLOATING ABOVE US
Raised Thursday In The Presence OF
Cheering Thousands Who Had
Gathered To Pay IL Homage

| n tlouuleSS SKY on perfect DAY
were the weather conditions yester-
day afternoon, when Old Glory
the greatest flag of them all-was
Heated to the breezes from a flag
staff nearly 100 feet tall in the court
house yard. 1t was great occasion
and one that will not soon be forgot
ten by those who were fortunate
enough to be here. The crowd, vari-
ously estimated from 1000 to $500,
was the most orderly ever congre-
gated here and beyond doubt the
most patriotic. Every portion of Lin
coin county was represented, while
Boyle, Garrard, Casey and Rockcas-
tie each sent delegations, and all
seemed to feel that it was good to be
here. Promptly at 1 80 Hon. p. M.
McRoberts, who acted as chairman.
asked DR.. M. ID. Early to invoke di-
vine blessings upon the occasion,
which he did in a prayer, which was
as fervent as it was beautiful. Col.
William Colston, of the First Regi-
ment, was then introduced, and for
an. hour he held the large crowd
sPell-bound. His speech was full Of
good things and it was heartily
enjoyed and appreciated as in
dicated by frequent applause. The
colonel is a pleasing speaker, and
having spent some 25 years in the
service of the State as a member of
the guard, he was able to tell what
constituted real soldier and he adj
monished the young men within the
sound of his voice to enlist as vol
unteers as privates and work them
selves up to officers. Said he: st
took me 26 years to get where | am
at. Many of you may be able to
reach even a higher Office than that
of colonel in much less time. All
honor to those men who are in of
ficers' training camps, but it is bet
ter to get promotion by active SER
vice and practice" He was especially
severe on the fellow who wanted to
let the other fellow do his fighting
and plead with the men of Lincoln
county to do nothing that would in
the least brand them as slackers. He
paid beautiful tribute to late Gov.
Isaac Shelby as warrior and to
Lieut.. Caswell Saufey, who gave his
life for his country. He dwelt on
the Importance of buying a Liberty
Bond. impressing his hearers that it
would not only be an act of patriot
ism, but a good investment. Col.
Colston made manv friends during
his brief stav in Stanford. He is a
affable gentleman and has
the appearance of being every inch
a soldier. He exnects to leave with
his regiment, 1000 men, every one
\ volunteer. about August LIST for
France and before many more moons
wax and wane the gallant colonel
and his splendid band of the flower
Of the country will be seeing service
on the other side of the water. Col.
Colston was followed by Judge
Charles A. Hardin, who always gets
a hearty greeting before a Lincoln
audience. The judge conf
claimed of not feeling well. but the
audience would have rever known it,
For his speech was 4 Gem. Although
he occasion was solemn one, he
ct go little humor which was heart
" enjoyed. Space forbids of even
'eference to the many good things
Judge Hardin said. He was followed
W ATTORNEY w. ,B. Hansford. of
Crab Orchard. who made brief
ak that was highly appreciated. 1t
vas the first time that Mr.. Hansford
va appeared before a Stanford au-
Hence and his effort was most
agreeable surprise At his conclu-
ion. DR.. w. d. Welburn. of the
Methodist church. was called on to
dismiss the crowd. which he did in
ew choice words The First Regi-
nent Band. which accompanied Col.
'olston. made enhancing music and
he ladies enjoved that almost as
much as thew did the oratory. The
light pier of the courthouse was used
IS a speakers stand and the stems
nd chairs in front afforded comfort
BILE seats for a norton of the vast
hrong. Automobiles were parked in
ront and around the courthouse
wo or three deem. while MANY saw
nd heard the speakers from the VIM
ows of the courthouse and sur
ounding buildings.
The raising of the flag brought
orth rounds of applause. In it the
lue ard the gray stood eide by side
nd pulled the flag TO its proper po-
ition. Cant. Ben F. Powell an ex-
MON soldier. and Mr.. J. e. HAYS,
n ex-Confederate. who ffty-odd
ears ago hattled against each other.
howed what changes time had
'rought. The scene was an inspiring
ne and further evidenced the solid
" of this country in the fight against
ne enemv across the sea. The flag
a handsome one-12x24-and the
ole which was brought to town by
ncle Dink Farmer. is indeed a beau
?. II was nlaced in position bv Mr..
p. Powell. who AGAIN demonstrate
! his ability to do thinos. Mr.. Pow
| also rendered valuable assistance
lring the ceremonies attending
he raising of the fac. Jailer De-
orde was self-anponted commit
e on securing and arranging seats
n the crowd and he did his work
ell. Nearlv every business man in
wn contributed to the fund for
,vinp the expenses of the hand. adj
,rtising and the many other bills
I'd the burden on none of them was
eat The dav was a bic one and
who did their bit toward it have
ason to feel good. After the exer-
SEES the hand bows were treated 70
auto ride out to Halls Gan and
her points of interest Col. Colston
ert to Danville with friend inn
ediatelv after the sneakine. there
disarranginp a nice little pro-
am that had been arranged for his