Stoops, Charles Home

1904 tax roll lists the owner as Maggie Stoops, Block 29, Lots 2 & 3, Orig DC, value $160. This home was removed for the DC Elementary School Addition on D Street, between 7th & 8th Streets. Charles Stoops was born in Logan Co., Iowa, July 21, 1867, the son of William and Esther Antrim Stoops. He came to Butler Co. in 1886, at the age of 19 years. He married Margaret Perkins May 9, 1887, in David City. He found employment with Hill Bair and Co. Clothiers. Thortly thereafter, the store was severely damaged by a tornado. Charles and Eugene Wright purchased the business and later Charles became sole owner. Wright & Stoops Clothing Store was located on the east side of the courthouse square for nearly 40 years and was eventually sold to George Schweser & Sons. Charles also served as Vice-President and President of City National Bank which was liquidated in 1930. In 1933 he was names conservator of City National Bank. In 1936 First National, Central National & City National Banks consolidated under the name of First National Bank and he became President.