Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 82, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 April 1913 — Tribute to Man Who “Always Kept His Word.” [ARTICLE]

Tribute to Man Who “Always Kept His Word.”

Monon News. “He always kept his word,” were words that appeared in the obituary of the late J. P. Morgan, the great financier, who passed away in Rome Mdhday noon. This is a high tribute to be paid anyone. Think of your long list of acquaintances and of how many of these could it be truthfully said: “He always kept his word.” Mr. Morgan was a remarkable man. Great responsibilities were successfully borne by him. In the world of industry and finance he stood without ar peer. He was an incessant toiler. He had no use for loafers. He accummulated wealth and stood in the forefront as a captain of industry. But above and beyond the temporal splendors, this one allusion to character, he always kept his word, largely outweighs all of his other achievements, and the poorest man, on earth may be entitled to the same ecomium if he earnestly desires.