Clark L. Hoyt
Clark L. Hoyt, of Myers & Hoyt, grocers of Lima, was born in Hardin County, Ohio, in June, 1858. He is a son of William Hoyt, who came to Ohio in 1832 and located at Kenton, Hardin County, where he engaged in farming until 1862, at which time he moved to Lima, where he lived until his death, 12 years later.
Clark L. Hoyt, since he was four years old, has always resided in Lima. After leaving school, he entered the shops of the C., H. & D. Railway, and had been there two years when he went on the road as fireman for the company. Five years later he took charge of his first engine, and for 21 years was one of the most trusted and esteemed engineers on the road. By this time he was tired of the work and desired to engage in some business in which he might have regular hours and more time with his family. He therefore purchased an interest in a grocery store in partnership with Mr. Myers, taking possession in June, 1904. They have a nice, clean store and carry a full line of staple and fancy groceries. Mr. Hoyt is equally at home at the throttle of an engine of behind the counters of his store, and is well pleased with the change.
He was married in 1888 to Nora V. Copeland by whom he has three children Eldean, Lenore and Lucile. The father of Mrs. Hoyt was Wllis Copeland, who was for many years engaged in the dairy business in Lima, and ran the first dairy wagon in the city. He died in 1894. Mr. Hoyt is a prominent Mason, a Knight of Pythias and a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He is a Republican in politics, and was at one time a member of the City Council of Lima.