John B. Cooper

COOPER, GREEN

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 9/27/2001 at 04:13:58

AGED COLORED MAN DEAD.
John B. Cooper, Once Familiar Figure
Passes Away at County Farm.

John B. Cooper, aged about 80 years for many years a familiar figure on the streets of Ottumwa and a barber by trade passed away Monday night at 11 o'clock at the county farm north of the city. He is survived by one daughter Mrs. Lettie? Green, who resides on Hawkeye street. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

[hand written on article was "1-25-04"]

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The death of Jno. B. Cooper, colored, at the Wapello county poor farm last week recalls early history in the barber business in Bonaparte. Mr. Cooper was located here in the early seventies and had his shop over George & Bro. drug store. Many will doubtless remember him. It is said that when work in the shop was slack, Mr. Cooper would blacken stoves for W. H. Entler, then in the hardware business. Boss Entler was at that time serving his apprenticeship in the shop. From here Mr. Cooper removed to Mt. Pleasant.

[hand written on artlce was "Feb. 3=04"]

Source: Entler Scrapbook, vol. 3, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA

I am NOT related and am posting this obit for those who may find this person in their family history.