Submitted by Norma Jean Huss
There are turning points in every man's life called opportunity. Taken advantages of them mean ultimate success, and the career of J. Cohen the extensive clothing and gent's furnisher of Upper Market street is a striking illustration of the latter statement.
Mr. Cohen was born in the old country and came to America with his parents, when he was only five years old locating in New York City. He attended the schools in that city and acquired his education. He then began to learn merchandise business and after being in various cities located in Metropolis in March 1909, establishing his present store which in completeness in every detail cannot be surpassed in any town in this part of Illinois.
As stated above, Mr. Cohen deals extensively in Clothing, Shoes and Dry goods. He specializes on the Endicot-Johnson Shoes, Rice & Hutchins Shoes, Carson, Pierre, Scott Dry Goods, Meyer, Wise & Karher Ladies furnishings and other high-class leaders.
Have you ever been in Mr. Cohen's big store? If not then let us advise you to drop in some time and take a look. You'll actually be surprised because he is now selling dry goods, clothing and shoes at prices that will astonish you.
Mr. Cohen is an affable courteous gentleman and a strong booster for Metropolis. He was united in marriage in 1900 to Miss Temmie Newman an accomplished young lady of Evansville, Indiana. To this happy union were born four children as follows: Freda, Jesse, Florence and Louis ranging in ages, 14, 12, 10 and 5. All are living and if there is a happy family in Massac County, it is up at J. Cohen's.
The genial father is a member of the A.F. & A.M. and holds membership in Owensboro Lodge No. 120, of Owensboro, Ky. He is also a member of the Jewish Synagogue and is in every way an honorable citizen.
Mr. Cohen is also a strong believer in Metropolis. He realizes that there is a bright future in store for this city and he also realizes that this big issue of the Journal-Republican will be of material benefit toward boosting the city, hence his co-operation with us in its publication.
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