The first garage was started in 1907 by Cal Cox. Dr. Douglass is claimed to be the first doctor. The water works were installed in 1912 by W.E. Gowdy. Colfax is well supplied with stores. Without a corps of thoroughly live business men it would be impossible for Colfax to reach the enviable position she holds among central Illinois towns.
Patriotism abounds at all times and legal holidays are observed with fitting exercises.
In the last great war our colors shown more gloriously than ever was proven by the number of men who answered the call to arms, by the Red Cross, Belgium, relief work, and by selling of Liberty Bonds. They bought scores of Liberty Bonds and willingly donated to other various organizations.