Samuel Milton Jones, a.k.a. "Golden Rule Jones", lived from 1846 to 1904 and served as a Progressive Era Mayor of Toledo, Ohio from 1897 to 1904, passing away while still in office. Born in Denbighshire, Wales, he is famous in Toledo for his advocacy of the Golden Rule, hence his nickname. His administration as mayor was noted for its efficiency and honesty. Jones Junior High School, located in Toledo's South End, is named for him. Jones was originally a businessman. In 1894, he began the Acme Sucker Rod Company. He announced that the one company rule was the Golden Rule. He set up a Golden Rule Hall, a Golden Rule Dining Room, Golden Rule Park, even a Golden Rule Band. He was often mistaken as a socialist, although he was not.
See also
List of mayors of Toledo, Ohio
External links
- Samuel M. Jones at Ohio History Central online encyclopedia
- Samuel Jones at Find-A-Grave
- Exhibit on Samuel Jones
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jones, Samuel Milton |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Golden Rule Jones |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Mayor of Toledo, Ohio, 1897–1904 |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1846 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Ty Mawr, Denbighshire, Wales |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1904 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | Toledo, Ohio |
