The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-06-22
BIRTHS, DEATHS MARRIAGES

away at his home, 41b First avenue
east, Monday afternoon, June 10, Os.
kaloosa loses a most valued and hon.
ored citizen, one whose influence In
the building of greater city will
stand as the foundation work upon
which the Growth OF future years win
rest. He was always talking Oska.
loosa, working for the interests OF
Oskaloosa and planning ways and
means for the making OF the town
greater and better. He came to the
city at a time when there was an
empy berth for just such a man. He
took his position naturally and easily
and worked nothing less than revo-
luton In the business circles OF the
town.
IL was about 1884, or twenty years
ago that the deceased came to oska.
loosa from Rockford, Illinois. and with
Sam Stern opened clothing house on
the west side of the park. The time
was ripe for just such business
house to enter the field. The mines
to the south Of Oskaloosa were IN
their prime, and a large and growing
trade was centering in oskaloosa.
The Golden Eagle revoluLionized busi-
ness methods In the city. Mr.. Open.
heimer, who was the resident member
OF the firm, was not long in recogniz.
ing the opportunities that lay before
him. His start in the business was
somewhat sensational. The adver.
tisements OF the business were spread
far and wide, clothing prices were
practically cut In two, and he new
| business house had more than II
could handle In the original quarters.
The house during the course of its
prosperity moved from place to place,
seeking larger and better quarters un-
I'll today It's home Is fine as a palace.
Mr.. Oppenheimer In moving into a
remodeled double room that stood up.
on the location Of the present home OF
the house gave TO OskGioosa It's first
Opening" He had revolutionized ad-
yertislng and business methods in the
city, and he now gave Oskaloosa mer.
chants another new idea that Is fol-
lowed 10 this day.
/ The above rs indicative OF the mans
energy and activity in all lines. The
| gentleman mad been In che city but a
few months until he gave evidence OF
his interest In the welfare Of the city
as well as In his own business. lie
was never content With present con,
ditions and circumstances, but always
| looked forward TO better things and
greater conditions. His ability as a
leader and his executive force came 10
be recognized by the citizens and Mr..
Oppenheimer soon occupied high
place In the estimation OF all people.
Although mis- personal affairs made
him one OF the busiest OF men, he
| found time 10 act as a member Of the
Commercial Cub of the city and he
gave valued service upon the board
tof directors and for a period Of eight
years he was president Of the organ.
izatdon. He wab also u prominent
member Of the Pythian order, and
was duly honorcd by the local lodge.
J. q. oppeEneimer was born In Gin.
cinnati, December IA, 1851, and was
So years, months and s days OF age
at the time Of his de tn! The par.
ents came TO this land from Bavaria.
The father was merchant and for
years was engaged IN me mercantile
trade Of the Ohio river. Joe received
his early education In the public
schools Of Cincinnati, and upon leav-
ing them entered mis- fathers clothing
store, where he received his training
In business. he was of venture
some, restless disposition and was
soon anxious TO try his own fortunes.
He took one position after another,
always advancing himself, and ne be-
came associated with Sam Stern at
Rockford, Illinois. This lead TO the
oskalooSa opening and finally Mr.. op.
Denheimer came into full ownership
OF the business. The business is now
owned by the Oppenneimer.B Beeson. /
Morse Company, and branch Is es.
tablished at Abba.
Mr.. Oppenheimer was married In
1877, taking as his bride Miss Rhea
Lipman, at indianapolis. One son,
Arthur, came to Diegg the union. This
son Is now the conseryator OF the OPP
Denheimer interests since the father5
indlspositlon. Mr., oppenheimer's, en-.
ergies and activities were not COM
mensurate with mis- physical endur-
ance. Right in the busiest years OF
HIS life, nature, oyerDurdened, gave
way under the continued strain and
this active man was forced to retire.
His suffering curing The past year
has been intense and death came TO
his relief
The funeral Of the deceased win
take place Wednesday, June 21, at 3
o'clock .. m. from the late residence,
and interment will be made In Forest