Toledo Mayor. Known as "Golden Rule Jones', he was an innovator in deep-oil well drilling. He was elected Mayor of Toledo, Ohio four times (1897-1904). He died in his eighth year in office. Nearly 100 years later, experts have ranked him the 5th best mayor in United States history.
Funeral Notice, 13 Jul 1904 The Herald Democrat, CO - Death of Mayor S.M. Jones Who Followed Golden Rule
Toledo Mayor. Known as "Golden Rule Jones', he was an innovator in deep-oil well drilling. He was elected Mayor of Toledo, Ohio four times (1897-1904). He died in his eighth year in office. Nearly 100 years later, experts have ranked him the 5th best mayor in United States history.
Funeral Notice, 13 Jul 1904 The Herald Democrat, CO - Death of Mayor S.M. Jones Who Followed Golden Rule
