Maurice Hofeller
Maurice Hofeller, of Lima, proprietor of one of the largest and most complete gentlemen's furnishing establishments in Northwestern Ohio, was born in Buffalo, New York, in September, 1866. His father dying when he was a child of five years, his mother recrossed the ocean to her native land Germany, where our subject remained until 1882. Returning to America, he located in Chicago, and secured work in a wholesale house which handled ladies' cloaks and suits. Later he was employed in New York, and then entered a retail clothing store in Jamestown, New York, conducted by the Marble Hall Clothing Company, where he remained for 11 years.
In 1896 Mr. Hofeller came to Lima as manager of the Mammoth Clothing Store, and one year later, acting upon the advice of several local friends, opened a modest store devoted to gentlemen's furnishings. This business has grown from the first, the present stock being twice as large as the original, with much larger quarters to accommodate it. Mr. Hofeller has marked business ability, as is evidenced by the extensive patronage which he has secured and held. He is secretary of the Downward Asphalt Company of the Indian Territory, and organization founded upon Lima capital. Mr. Hofeller was married, in 1900, to Emma Tigner, daughter of William Tigner. He is prominent in Lima Lodge, No 162, B. P. O. E., as well as in Masonic circles, and is honored and esteemed both for his business and social qualities.