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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-29
BUSINESS ASSOCIATE WHO WAS
INSPIRED BY HIS ACHIEVEMENTS

The man whose life has been such that it is a great ex-
ample for others to follow, whose path to success has been
such that it has left its miestones where they can be easily
traced by any ambitious citizen with the greatest of success
assured, whose heart has been such that his charitable inclna-
lions for service to mankind have not been narrowed or les
sened by success in his commercial life-such a man is the
highest and most idealistic type of mankind which the Maker
can produce and take from the Universe.
Such a man was Jake L. Hamon.
Greater credit is due Jake L. Hamon, than the average
man who performs these great deeds, for he was granted a
very short period of time in which to perform them.
Jake L. Hamon, the ideal American, has left us in body,
but his wonderful spirit, his wonderful achievements, and his
wonderful work, will forever remain in the minds of ambitious
and mselfish America, to mold us into men capable of uphold
ing the noble ideals which he pursued.
His achievements have inspired me, his devotion to friends
has challenged my admiration, his love for the poor made me
glad that God created such a nobeman, his friendship has en-
riched me with virtues l did not possess before. Knowing him
my love goes out to his memory and to his family.
ERRETT DUNLAP
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-29
A TRIBUTE FROM A FRIEND

The greatness of Jake L. Hamon as a ~far-sghted, keen
business man, and as a political organizer was recognized by all
men because of the visible success which came as a result OF
that greatness; but the vastness of his generosity and the kind
ness of heart were known only to his intimate associates and
those who by chance learned the name of their benefactOr, be-
cause he made no spectacular demonstration of his acts of kind
ness and charity.
Those of us who knew the real Jake Hamon, knew him as
a man of sterling integrity in business, and of a tenderness of
heart which prompted him to deeds of kindness and charity
Our city, and our state will miss him, but above all he will
be missed by those who knew him best, and by those who felt
the true heart beat of his generosity.
CHAS. Won WEISE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-29
TRIBUTE FROM A WHO KNEW
LANNON'S NNERMOST THOUGHTS

"Love thy neighbor as myself" is neither a very ancient
nor a very modern doctrine, and there are few who live by
this doctrine.
Jake Hamon was one of the few. He loved life and all
that was in it. have been close to the innermost thoughts
and ideals of Jake Hamon for many years and of him | speak
advisedly and with knowledge little known to the public. In
his business affairs, honesty was his leading thought. My
relations with him in that respect were such no question of
doubt could be entertained.
The mental capacity of Jake Hamon to grasp large ques-
tions and the management Of large affairs has no equal in the
state of Oklahoma, or perhaps in the Nation. His success
has proven that. His love of wealth was not for a selfish
purpose, but for the good that he could put it to.
Jake Hamon was a wealthy man. Usually wealth is ac-
qured by changing hands from one man to another, but Jake
Hamon created his wealth. He took nothing from any man.
That was his policy. Charity was one of his principles. His
heart was always softened to the appeals Of the needy and
suffering and in behalf of these no one ever appealed to him
in vain. To this the people of Ardmore can testify.
To the Christian people, the most sacred spot on earth is
the beautiful family home. Jake Hamon believed in this SEN
timent for he had planned such a home in Ardmore. He loved
Ardmore because here he was among his loyal and devoted
friends, and because here was the beginning of his great
success.
Jake Hamon is dead, but his memory will live. In his
death lost the best friend | ever had.
C. L. ANDERSON.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-29
PERPETUATED HIS OWN MEMORY IN
THE HEARTS OF HIS EMPLOYEES

| have known Mr.. Hamon since the time he conceived the
idea of building the Oklahoma, New Mexico and Pacific Railway
and at which time he started his almost unprecedented rise to
wealth and power. There was on such word as failure in his
vocabulary, no such word as encouragement, and no limit to the
energy with which he accomplished those things he set out to do.
The building OF the Wichita Falls, Ranger, and TT: Worth
railroad, was in itself a wonderful achievement, and in itself
a lasting monument to his tireless energy and ambition. OPP
posed by other railroad interests, the country in the midst of
the great war, labor and material scarce and at unheard of
prices, he nevertheless completed the line in record time and
brought relief to thousands of interests needing transporta-
ton facilities, and justly earned the name of the Jim Hill of
the Southwest.
In Jake lannon's death, Oklahoma has lost its greatest chi-
zen, and America one of its greatest Americans. Each of us
who knew him has lost a loved friend and companion whom
time can never replace. No, monument Of stone or costly
memorial is necessary to forever perpetuate our loving memory
knew him.
p. J. NEFF, General Manager,
Wichita Falls, Ranger and IT. Worth Railroad.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-29
Those Who Know HimBest Pay Tribute to Jake l.. Hamon
MIR. HAMON AS HE WAS KNOWN
BY SHERIFF BUCK GARRETT

Most men who made money as Jake l.. HamOn made it
moves to New York where they have opportunity to minge
with men of great affairs. Mr.. Hamon tried such a life and
spent four months in the great heart of financial activity in
the world. But at the end of that time he tired of life in New
York and sought the boys back home and their companionship.
He was a man who did not like high collars and dress suits and
fashionable dinners. He chose rather the plain life with de-
voted friends whom he loved and whom he could trust and in
whose association he found relaxation. For this sentiment we
loved him.. He never saw obstacles, he saw only success. He
never observed that there was any difference between the plain
citizen and the man of great wealth and power unless it was
to love the plain citizen the better. His wife and daughter
have cause for great pride in his wealth. of love, and his son
has before him a life of achievement to inspire him to be a
great and a good man and all members of his family shall
ever have my love along with the love of the people of this city.
BUCK GARRETT.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-29
A SINCERE EXPRESSION FROM
BIG.HEARTED MAX WESTHEMER

In memory of my departed good friend and associate, Jake
L. Hamon, whom / have known for the past ten years, and
whom l considered as being one of the broadest and biggest
men in the country.
In his business dealings he was very active in mind, hon.
est in every way, and charitable in every respect.
/ have never called on him for anything to relieve suffer-
ing or distress, but that he didn't answer the call promptly and
literally.
l sincerely regret the loss of my good friend, and extend
to the bereaved family my sincere love and sympathy.
MAX WESTHEIMER. \
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-29
A WORD FROM THE TWO
SISTERS OF THE DECEASED

We take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks
and heartfelt appreciation to the citizens and press of Ard
more and to the many other friends of our beloved brother
who has been called to the Great Beyond, for me many kind
words of respect and praise they have expressed in eulogizing
his memory, and for the many ~kindnesses which We're shown
him during his dying hours.
We mourn the loss of our beloved brother. in the only
manner in which those nearest and dearest to us can be mourn
ed for, and the loss is lghtened when we know that he lived
a life that was such u wonderful example for others to follow,
the ideals Of which tended to relieve the sufferings of Others
and to aid Humanity with the resources he was enabled to en-
ploy.
MR.. AND MRS. ALEX THOMSON.
MR.. AND MRS. O. II, SHEPPARD.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-29
WAS WITH HAMON IN UNIVERSITY OF
KANSAS AND PIONEERED WITH HIM

To the memory of my tried and trusted friend since the
days at the law school of the Kansas University and during
the early days of Lawton, Oklahoma.
A man who never betrayed a trust or a friend, as fear
less and courageous as a lion, as tender as a mothers caress,
one who was .happiest when doing a friend a favor, or making
LIES burdens lighter for the oppressed or needy.
No one bewails his untimely death more than he who has
had every opportunity to know his innermost thoughts, and I
know in saying these words of my true, tried AMI trusted
friend, but speak the sentiments of Lawton and southwest
Oklahoma.
NICK GENSMAN,
Congressman-eect 9th Congressional District.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-29
LAYTON PEOPLE REVERE THE
MEMORY OF JAKE l.. HAMON

We come from Lawton to pay our last tribute to our de-
parted friend, Jake Hamon. We are very sorry that we can
do no more than we have to show love and friendship. We
shall not forget him through the years to come, and will ever
remember him for the many acts of friendship he has done,
for each of us, as well as for the great things he has done for
his state and country.
DR.. Jackson Broshears, F. C. Davis, f. w. Mol G. H.
Frampton, C. C. Brown, H. w. Channel, ]. S. Hanks, Charles
Mitchrch, L. M. Gensman, Guy c. Robertson, N. A. Robert
son, j. B. Robertson, j. L. Davis, w. G. Stevens, Louis Trope,
Morris Handverker, A. r. Lehman, and r. l. Robertson.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-29
FROM A PARTNER IN BUSINESS

Words will not express the feeling Of sorrow and regret
in the loss of my true friend, the late Col. Jake L. Hamon.
Continued on Page Sikh
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-16
STATE II Illinois, Rock I.lssa County. =,

State Of Illinois, Rock IslsAd County, .,
~ NJ January Term, 1874. Of The CIR
cult Court. In Chancery.
George q. Carlson. Public Administsa-
var of tAe sAid County Of Rock Island and
Administrator d hOnis non with the Will
ANNEXED Of The Estate of Joseph Lloyd,
deceased. Complainant. vs.. The Central
Trust 1 aavings Bank Of Book lsiaad, Hi
nais, The Edgingt0n Presley teTian Church
OF said Rock Island County. Ths Pres
bytsFian Church Of the United States Of
America. Denver Galbreath. Lloyd Gal
BREATH Charles ftterinst0n. Milton TIT
terington. Fred Titterington. David litter
inston. Enms L. Kressinger, Ross Lioyd
Ralph Lloyd. Defendants.
Hill for appointment Of Trustee 10 oil
land in said CouRty and construe Will Of
Joseph Lloyd, dcecaped.
10 all OF the Above named defendants
excepting defendants The Central Trust
Savings Bank of Rock Island. Illinois,
Tho E. ingson Presbyterian Church in
said County Of Rock Island and krrd Tit
terington.
Notice il hereby given 10 you and each
Of you, non residents OF the StsteNo iti-
That the above entitled cause is nov
pending in said Court on the Chanery side
thereof. that the above named Complain
ant has this day filed In said Court his
Bill Of Complaint against you and all
the other defendants above named. that .
Summons in Chancery has this day been
issued in said cause out OF the Ortice OF
the Clerk of said Court against all Of the
defendants in said Suit, directed 70 the
Sheriff Of said County to execute, return.
able to the January Term. 1921. Of said
Court. 10 be begun and holden at the
Court House in the City Of Rock Island in
said County On the first Monday Of Janu-
arr next at which tyne and place. you. and
each Of you, will appear and plead, an
sWer or demur to said Bill of Complaint
according 70 law.
Witness my hand and seal Of said Court
this 9Th day of October, 1920.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE.
Clerk OF Said Court.
JACKSON & RARTH, Attorneys.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-16
[F@0@al@gg

The RosetArry farm about one and
three -fourths miles west Of Reynolds, I'LL
for sale.
1t comprises . few acres less than 200
acres and 10 beautiful rolling fertile land
with running water. II is one of the bess
farms Ia Rock Island or Mercer cosnties.
Possession can be given March !. 1921.
Persons desiring to make an offer for
the farm can call or communicate with tho
undersigned at 2403 Eighth avenue. Rock
Island. Illinois.
A wood lot OF about I'VE acres near
Presumption is also for sale
CATHERINE s. ROSEBERRY.
HuDA s. ARNOLD.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-16
w. l6l.
Permission

FIVE ROOMS, in good condition,
located On cath street, near 9Th ave-
nue., Rock Island; price only $1,000.
terms half cash.
NEW 6-room residence, all mod
ern and in fine conditions: HARD
WOOD FLOORS; excellent neigh
borhood, On 41st street, near 18th
avenue, Rock Island; price only
S3,70O. Terms, $3.50 cash. balance
1850 a month. One Of the best buys
in the four cities.
FINE RESIDENCE, 8 rooms, all
modern; lot 60x150; good location,
on 36th street, near 18th avenue,
Rock Island; in all respects = fine
property and a GENUINE BAR
GAIN; owner will sacrifice for
price $500; terms. $500 cash,
balance SIS a month.
ANOTHER BARGAIN, Duplex
House. S rooms on each side, all
modern and in good condition: on
llth street, near l4th avenue, Rock
Island; excellent proposition for
both a home and an income prop
erty: price only $4,000: terms,
s., 500~cash, balance easy payments.
NINE ROOMS, all modern. With
nearly new Holland Furnace; also
STORE BUILDING, size, 1899;
located ON large corner lot, 44th
street and 18th avenue: Rock Is
land; store has a large grocery
trade and stock Of goods may be
had at iAvoice;l price Of rssidence
and store, $500; terms, 5000
cashN
w. M. Permission
sse 18th Ave-, East Moline. Tel.
East Moline Ill.
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-16
FOR SALE

Two acre truck and fruit farm to
gether with q ftve-room brick house,
furnace heat and electric light.
Good locati0n-abnat 10 minutes
walk from street car. For partic-
ulars see Lee H. r Russell, Fair
view, Milan.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-16
THE JOSEPH E.
PRENDERGAST
Realty Agency

II you contemplate selling your
home. list it with us at once ii you
want quick action. We aim to
please you and have been very sue
cessful in making others feel hap
py and satisfied and We can do the
same for you.
THE JOSEPH E. PRENDERGAST
REALTY AGENCY.
Peoples National Bank Building.
Telephone r. I. 1916. r.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-16
PLEASE

For Sale-We have a 5-room cot
tage with large lot which must be
sold quickly to close an estate. Not
modern, but has fine basement un-
der whole house and large rooms.
Price. $1,000.
We have a fine six-room modern
home in one ot'thechoicest locations
on the hill. Large garage. Ideal
arrangements. Nothing lacking for
comfort and convenience; nor q
nickel to be spent on the property.
A bargain at $500.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-16
For Sale!
CITY PROPERTY

Beautiful 6-room and sunparlor.
modern in every way. French doors
between living and dining room.
Oak finished. Large living room
across front; also with little
French doors to sunparlor. Gas
heater and everything that makea
. sweet home. Large lot. Paving
paid. Price. $4,000. Don't Judge
the price by what you read until you
see 1t.
Bungalow. s rooms. modern. built
three years. Basement cemented:
furnace. Coal bin, fruit cellar. Hill
location. Price. &4,450; terms,
$1,000 cash. Balance like rent.
J. j. GRUSKE AGENCY
Phone r. !. 4SS-485
417-18 Safety Bldg.
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FOR SALE.

Harvey Crude Oil Stock.
Block of 1000 shares For
quick sale at 50 cents per
share. Phone R. l. 1913.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-16

Now Open For Business at
1407 Twenty-fifth street
First class garage. Repairing and
general overhauling. We still caa
accommodate q few cars for stor-
age.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-16
FORD SEDAN, $3.50

Starter-All New Cord Tires
Snubbers-Stewart Vac
uum Feed-Overhead Motor, Call
Dav. $3.50 or Il. /. 37s.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-16
FOR SALE

Good shipment Of northern Ohio
potatoes: also white stock -
carload OF apples.
MEYER q HAMMER,
Union Office.
Phone $50, Ring One
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-16
NANIRDAiGENrS.

Wk aE!A LADIES' $3.50 PURE
~ ~ y. Make SO 70 $50
... Aaks deliveries tor you; no
~ \, \. required: samples outft d.
. WsV refund on dryt order; we
~ ~ manufacturers. Also un-
u nas proposition, Write TO-
- aux Hesiesy Mills. Indian.
LAKE, $500 wRRKLY SELL.
M hosiasy. We guarantees
- SsU full time. 75c an hour
~ Experience unnecessary.
ks- aosiezy. Darby. Pa.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-16

sIx Oh SEvRN ROOM HOUSE. MUST
b all modern. Between Seventeenth
and Twenty-ffth street and north Of
Ninth avenue. No dealers. Address
H. o., care Argus.
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Hla cad third TassaAy o. eaeh OentA
Ct KIiss' h0ne. Fourth eseeue ea6
9veAU first atEyet. Frank WicA. y. ="
JSseph 0yOteA eosRetAry.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-16

NP8AIINCED PLANO TEACHER WILL
n - home II desired. r1oreAee
Christensen. Phone Davenport eeS4.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-16

AHe9RAU1S " TITLE RBEfABkD W
continued 70 data covering any Eeal ~
tate IN the county. Prompt and accurate
servlcD u reasonable rates. 6ook y
lam Tito 4 Abs1Act COMPANY: ". J.
Sweeney, secretary. 206-cl2 Oentrsl
Tyust 3 es~lnss bsak tadthas.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-16
FOR 6ALR--FARA LANDS

wlsC0NAIN FARM LANDS
Landolsgy special nuEfosr lust out COR
tanning 1870 facts Of Clever Lend ip
Narinette county. Wisconsin. II for .
home or - an Investment you aye
thinking Of buying good farm lands
vhels fAsmegs grow rich. send II oncp
for this special number Of LANDOIOGY.
10 free O. request. Address: 8Kln-
QOkE-RIEHLE LAND COMPANY. lao
Skidmore- Richie Bldg. Narinette. Wiz
hAl0AlNs IN REAL ESTATE. FARMS,
city property. bllziness chances all statee
and Canada. Trades negotiated. Last
property with ~. Gilman 3 Bripgham.
Gvinsston Edg- Hooningtan. III.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-16
'ss.C1ALE AND FENALE.

|4Av - ~~~~-~~-~-~~>~
Il. wOAAN WANTED, SALARY
one. 75c an hour spare time.
safantssd hosiery to vsan.r. Tx
-, Unnecessary. International
AsiaA lessistown, Pa.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-01
Wilson Not Asked to Call Meeting
 of Peace Council

Washington, Dec. 31.-President Wilson has not been invited to call the first meeting of the council of the league of nations after ratiti- cation of the treaty of Versailles has been completed state depart ment officials said today.
 There was a suggestion sometime ago that the invitation be extended to him, but the question was not determined at that time. Some ad- ministration officials believe he would acquiesce in the request from the allied powers, but the United States will have no part in the meeting of the council by req son of the fact that the treaty has not been ratified by the senate.
 The treaty provides that the first meeting of the assembly of the league shall be called by the pres ident, but the assembly is not ex- pected to meet in the immediate future. The council, however, must assemble within fortnight after ratification is completed at Paris, as the carrying out of some pro- visions of the treaty are entrusted to it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-01
COTTON MARKET IS IRREGULAR, THOUGH
 CLOSE IS HIGHER

New York Dee. 3t. The cotton mar kCt was ircrgular today but shove ri generally steady und"rtonc and closed steady al q net advance of six to 2U points. Busiurss was fairly active ear lv but became very quiet during the afternoon, when scattering account $ seemed to have been pretty well cycnrd up for over tomorrow's adjournment.
 The feature of the early news WIS the sensational advance of IDS points reported in the spot quotation 1t Liverpool equivalent to approx imatCly :; cents pound Private cables attrt buted this to buying by spot shorts Whb were attempting to get cotton to fill out December shipments to Manchcs ter, but the advance failed to cause any excitement around the local ring, Liverpool was a good buyer of near months and of October however. White there was considerable covering of spring and summer positions by Wall street shorts, and the market firmFa up after an early sag on bnllsh spot adViccs reports of Il continued active demand for cotton goods and q more optimistic view of peace treaty pros pcCts There may have been some selling on the advance iu bank dis count rates and lower sterling OK change, but these features seemed to be ovrrshadowcd by the bulish fea- |