Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-03-22

nedy, John Iawton. ID. II. Green,
with DR.. Fenton in the chair.
w. b. Goblin called the meeting to
order and G. A. Daring named DR.
Fenton for chairman. Carried. VIM.
Green was chosen as secretary.
G. a. Daring nominated Hon.
Thomas Stratton for mayor.
VIM. Green named Paul +. Kennedy
for treasurer. Mr.. Kennedy said that
while he expected to make Rocky
Ford his home his plans were some.
what unsettled and he might not be
able to attend to the duties of the Of
flee, but on further urgency he ac-
ceptcd the nomination.
For clerk Mr.. Daring named Albert
Masters, and the nomination went
through unanimously.
Mr.. Goblin then reported for the
Ward committeeman the following
nominations for aldermen: First
Ward, Andy Nicholes and G. A. Oar.
ing. Second Ward. Horace Amos
and ]. s. =. Goblin. Third Ward.
John VanHornc and b. w. Bell.
When Mr.. Daring's name WAS men
toned for alderman he emphatieally
declared that he was against saloons
and only accepted a nomination with
that understanding.
DR.. Fcnton said that was the under
standing all round. The question o!
saloons was n dead issue.
A committee OF three to fill vacan-
cies was on motion named: DR.. Fen
ton. VIM. Green and John w. Law
ton.
The chair suggested 4 committee
on platform and publication and one
vas named. consisting OF all the nom-
inccs on the ticket.
On molten OF Mr.. Goblin. Mcssrs.
Fcnton and Green were continued as
the permanent officers of the Ci;i.
zens party ticket, and the meeting
then adjourned.
Later In tho week tho following ''plat-
FORM" signed by all tho nominees. was
furnished 10 the press OF tho city:
We tho undersigned nominees Of tho
Citizens Party having been nominated
for tho various Offices OF said City and
pursuant to resolution passed by said
party authorizing and requesting Us to
draft platform upon tho issues Of this
campaign. respectfully submit and make
tho following declaration:
First: That pursuant 10 resolution
passed In convention assembled wo mos.
cmpha,ieally and absolutely declare
against tho issuing OF any saloon license
and against tho saie o! intoxicating H.
eGors. and further declare that we will
no, issuo license for the sale Of tho SAINT
and will rigidly enforce tho ordinance,
against tho unlawful salo Of alcoholic
liquors or in;osieants.
Second: That wo declare for the up.
building Of a greater Rocky Ford. and 70,
tho economic administration Of all Of IL,
affairs without favori,ism TO anyone ane
with justice 10 all.
Third: That wo arc in favor Of bot.
ter and moro economic water system and
will encourage tho supply Of pure wato,
from any sources not conflicting with the
boss interest Of tho City.
Fourth: Tina, wo will encourage the
building and bo,,or cleaning Of tho street,
and alloys. sidewalks. ero,s-waiks and
completing tho opening Of all streets in
our city. and will foster and promote our
park system so far as our resources will
permit. And in our appointment. OF stree,
commissioner will soc to |. that only com
po,ont and industrious person shall I'll
such position.
Fifth: That wo as patriotic citizens ot
Rocky Ford. declare for an administration
Of It's affairs along strictly business line,
and will ondoayor TO increase its number
OF manufactures and encourage the 10.
eating here Of any lawful business enter
prise which will tand TO increase the
wealth and industry Of our city. with a
consequent increase Of desirable anc
stable population.
Sixth: That in our appointments o'
police officers and Of police magis.r a.e We
will appoint only such persons as are ir
sympathy with tho enforcement Of III,
laws and ordinances Of tho City: and whc
will do their duty in this and all other ro
speets.
Seventh: That VIC will oppose the is.
suanee Of bonds Of the City for any pur.
pose without first submitting Il to a vot,
Of the people. abiding by their decision.
Eighth: That we will not be parties 4
any contract in the furnishing Of supple.
to tho city contrary to law. and we vii
from time TO timo make a report to tht
people on the financial condition Of the
city. as provided by law"
The signatures to this platform show
Or. T. B. Wilson as taking the place o
Horace Amos for alderman in the SECOND
ward.