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Con Jones came to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»from Australia in the early 1900s. He opened a chain of billiard halls/tobacco shops using this brand as his signature. His was "Don't Argue - Con Jones sells fresh tobacco," which was accompanied by the vaudevillian image shown above. Jones' were around town, and his brand could also be found on , , and other products sold in his stores. He's also credited with installing the first neon sign in town.
Con Jones was also a major sports promoter in Vancouver, particularly of lacrosse and soccer. on Renfrew was once owned by and named after Jones, and was the city's. In the 1910s, Jones was determined to bring the Minto Cup to Vancouver, at a time when lacrosse was far more popular - and lucrative - than hockey in Canada. Jones succeeded, and in 1911 , in part because he used buckets full of money to lure top players from the east, including hockey legend .
Con Jones had a seizure and while watching a soccer game at Con Jones Park.
Source: Don't Argue trimmed wood cigar box lid, , Tony Hyman Collection
