The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1918-02-14
BUSINESS MEN OF
JULESBURG WILL
HONOR 1ST PRES,

subjects pertaining to the public well
fare of Julesburg and community were
discussed at the weekly Noon-day
luncheon held by the Julesburg bust
ness men yesterday at the Brown Ho-
tel Cafe. A good attendance was in
evidence. there being several new
faces at the long table.
As usual a sumptuous meal was
m order, being served by the manage
nent of the Brown Hotel Cafe. which
put those present in trim for the in
terestin~ discussion which was to fol
low.
President r. ID. Parker. ,Jr being alb
sent from the city, Attorney Roy T.
johnson ably filled 'hc place as chair
:Hnn of the aftcr-tinner discussion.
Prof. Geo. p Young, in behalf of
the committee appointed to make ar
engagements for a special patriotic pro
gram on Washington's birthday, Feb
", made a report to the effect that
the committee was making plans for
"A good program along patriotic lines,
and that the same would be advertis-
ed in the near future. This program
will nrnbs.bly be held in the Sedgwick
County High School auditorium.
County Agricultural Agent Walter
j. OFT was present and made a very
interesting talk along the lines of the
sorghum industry and Pig club work,
the latter WORK now having been
started successfully in various parts
of the county. Mr.. Otis remraks
were highly instructive and greatly
appreciated by all present
One nf tho Wis nros.,,,
terday's gathering was J. r. Jingle,
who Is connected with y. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture. with headquar
tiers at Fit Collins Mr.. Tinele is
assisting the county agent this week
IN the organization of pig clubs in this
county, and was invited yesterday by
Chairman johnson to make a talk to
those present at the luncheon Mr..
Jingle is a man of wide experience
along agricultural lines and his re-
marks were most interesting and in
structive. He talked on the sorghum
industry and suggested that it be Civ
en- trial in Sedgwick county, and he
! further stated that there was no rea-
son to believe but what it would prove
to be profitable He made detailed
statement in regard to the cost of pro
! ducing sorghum. In conclusion he ex-
pressed his plea sure of being present
at the luncheon and congratulated the
| business men on such progressive
enterprise.
! The matter of the bockading of the
railroad crossing by Union Pacific
trans was brought up yesterday This
matter has been brought up before
discussed and complaints made. but it
seems that only temporarily relief
| from this public nuisance has been OBJ
tanned. Considerable discussion was
had at yesterdays gathering and il
! was the unanimous opinion of all that
immediate steps should be taken tc
eliminate this nuisance. The mayo,
| and two members of the town boa re
we're present and it was suggested
that they take the matter in hand anc
take some immediate action which
VIII bring about remedy.
Chairman Cullen of the Sedywicl
County Council of Defense was pres.
ent, and was called upon by chairman
johnson to make a report of the work
of this body. In. response Mr. Cutler
stated that at the present there was
no report to make. In conjunction
with this Judge G. H. Austin member
of the publicity committee of the De.
tense Council stated that his commit
tee had plans formulated for a series
OF patriotic meetings over the county
during the next several days; tina,
the same had been advertised and al
Indications pointed to their success
Mr.. Johnson, as member of the organ.
lzatlon committee, stated that thei,
end of the work was going along ir
nice shape.
Judge c. NJ. Skies of David City
Continued on last pasel