Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-01-23


COTTON nor forgiven him for the man.
ner in which he controlled the Good
Roads convention at Pueblo two years
ago. all to the good of the Arkansas
Valley.
LAS a progressive democrat. a good
Elk and a loyal Methodist combine to
make in Mr. Coffman benevolent and
Christian gentleman.
at is with regret that we learn that
he is in failing health and that for a
few months at least 1t is necessary.
for the benefit of his health. that he
should seek a lower altitude. 1t is our
earnest, hope that he will return to us
with health regained and youth renewed
and that he may enter upon his work
with his old time vigor. Whereas all
things in life uncertain and it is
possible that our mayors stay may be
more prolonged than we anticipate.
Therefore. be it resolved that we, the
officials of the City of Rocky Ford and
the friends of Mr.. Coffman assemble TO
do him honor. and do express to him
our appreciation for the work he has
done for Rocky Ford, and wish for him
speed in the recovery of his health. AL
so that copy OF this resolution be
delivered to Mayor Coffman and a copy
be preserved by the city clerk
Following this came brief re-
marks, eulogistic of Mayor Coff-
man and his administration, from
Ex- x-Mayor Pollock, DIR. S, b.
Warner, W. G. Steele and the
rest of the assembly, and the
following reply was elected from
our honorable mayor:
"our lives are largely what we make
them. are changed and moulded by our
associations and surroundings.
81 have never had any ambition to
be great. but have always had an am
bition to so live that 1 might have many
friends. who could say of me that l
could always be depended on. that /
was always true. and that my con-
science ruled and governed by the
word of God. always approved my ac-
tions.
81 have often failed. repented and
tried again, but we should all remember
before passing judgement on others that
there is much bad in the best of
us. and so much good in the worst of
us. that it behooves all of us. not to
talk about the rest of us
~ came to Rocky Ford in Decem-
Der six years ago. and made n propo-
sition to Mr.. Steele and others for op-
ening new bank in his corner build
ing. and 1t was about the first OF
February they accepted my proposition.
and on March 10th. 1905, 1 opened the
Peoples Home Bank.
81 came here an entire stranger, i
feel have made good in my business,
and have made and stiI have many
friends.
II became connected with city affairs
in April. 1909, and was, as you know.
elected mayor in 1911. 1 have made
many mistakes. but with your kind help
and assistance, ] feel that we have
been honest and true to the people Of
Rocky Ford. and have given them an
honest and economical administration of
their affairs. and 1 want to thank each
one of you city officials for your courte-
Gus and kind assistance rendered me
at all times
And this splendid banquet rendered
me on the eve of my departure from
overflowing with gratitude. and 1 assure
you that whatever in my power l can
do for each and every one OF you, or
for the city, will be cheerfully done.
Our city attorney informs me that
there is no doubt that the judgment
against the bonding company, arising
from the old State Bank failure amount
ing to- about 5000 will be paid at
once. and l hope you gentlemen will
invest that amount in a new city hall
The city owns ten shares of High
Line water stock worth ss.OOo.OO upon
which we are paying water assessments
every year. and we are getting no ben
eflts whatsoevr, this stock in my opin
ion should be sold and invested in
something that the city would get some
returns from.
In conclusion let me urge on you to
use your utmost effort to get Main
street paved before next winter