G.M. Hocker

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G.M. Hocker

Source: History Morris County New Jersey, Volume II, Lewis Publishing Co., 1914

G. M. HOCKER, proprietor of a bottling establishment in Boonton, county, is one of those men whose business methods commend them to public patronage. His earnest desire to please his customers, combined with his integrity and honorable dealings, has brought him a large and profitable business. John HOCKER, his father, was an officer in the Austrian army, and he died in his native country at the age of ninety-six years having been an active participant in three wars. He never visited the United States. He married Mary CHRISCO.

G. M. HOCKER was born in Hungary, Austria, in 1868, and received an excellent education in schools in his native land. At the usual age for such service he entered the Austrian army, in which he served until April 1 1891, and then emigrated to the United States. Arriving at New York City, he found employment for a short time in a piano factory, then in a carriage factory, remaining in that city five years. He then established a cafe which he conducted for nine years, then established his present business, which has been a decided success. His plant occupies two buildings, and he keeps a number of men constantly employed. It is located at No. 1161 Main street, Boonton, and enjoys a large patronage. It is equipped with the most modern time and labor saving devices, and its output is a large one. Politically Mr. HOCKER is a staunch Republican, and his religious affiliation is with the Catholic church. He is a member of the Slavic National Society. Mr. HOCKER married Mary YONDICK, and has five children.

This biography was transcribed by Ida King.