The Newtown bee., 1900-11-09
WOODBURY.

REFRESHMENTS ELECT MORRIS.
 George F. Morris, one of the most pop
 ular ana esteemed citizens of the town
 was honored by the republicans as one
 of their nominees for representative, and
 handsomely elected by the citizens on
 Tuesday. He was born in Hotchkiss.
 vile, September 21, 1S44, son of Hobart
 B. and Sarah M. (Hurd) Morris. MI
 Morris' great-grandparents, Matthew and
 Mehitable (Judson) Morris, were resi-.
 dents of Noodbury. His grandfather,
 was prominent farmer and large land
 owner, married for his first wife Mehit-
 able Peck, who died leaving six children
 namely, Almira, Eliza, Mehitable, Maria,
 Marcus and Sally. His second wife was
 Jerusha Hotchkiss, and by this union
 there were five children; namely, Henry,
 Hobart a., Betsey, Ruth and Imogene. Hobart 1T. Morris, MT Morris' tather,
 was born in Woodbury, May A, 1917. In
 finishing cassimeres, an occupation l which he followed for some time. He
 'hen engaged as cle rk with Allen & Dayton. general merchants of H0tchkies-
 vile. He continued to occupy . respon.
 sible position in that store under it's diff.
 ferent partnerships for 2S years, and was
 identified with the business until his re-
 tirement. He died February 2, 1891. He
 was an able business man, thoroughly
 leliable and of strict integrity, qualIties fully appreciated by his employers, and which won for him the esteem and good
 will of his fellow-townsmen. He was active In public affairs, and served with
 ability as justice of the peace, post master, and in various town offices. In
 his religious views he was a Congrega-
 Gionalist, and was a practical member of
 that church. His wife, whom he married
 October IS, 1842, was g daughter of George and Sally (Way) Hurd. George
 Huro, who was native of Monroe. fol-
 and died in the prime Iof life, aged 36
 years. Re was the father of six children
 namely, Lewis O., Sarah M., Harriet l.,
 Margaret H., Frederick, and Martha.
 Martha died young. The widow lived to
 the advanced age of 95 years. Mrs Ho- bart Fl. Morris reared one son, George F.,
 the subject of this sketch: and she re- sides at her home in Hotchkissville.
 George F. Morris received good edu-
 cation in the schools of his native town; and at the age of 16 he entered the store of Allen & Dayton as bookkeeper, with whom he remained for one year. He clerked for year and half, after which he returned home. At the age of 21 he engaged in business in company with R. J. Allen. This partnership lasted three years, and then he was associated with G. M. Allen for Il years. After . year spent in the employment of the American Shear Manufacturing Co. he became Q partner in the firm of Morris & Dawson, with whom he carried on 8 good general trade in North Woodbury for nine years. On November l, 1893, he purchased his | In n4S S~ and progressive, agreeable | and accommodating to his patrons, and manifestly capable of holding his own in business. His stock tests the capacity of | two floors and basement. His efforts to meet the convenience of the public are fully appreciated by his patrons.
 MT Morris married Sophronia, daugh- ter of Francis Dawson, and has two chill | dren; namely. Carrie L., who was born March Il, 1872; and Hobart D., who was born May 12, 1879. In politics he I has always supported the republican party. He was for 10 years town clerk of Woodbury, was auditor for six years and he represented his town in the legis. | lature with marked ability in 1881. He l served four years as postmaster at North I Woodbury; and five years in the same in Hotchkissville. He and his I family occupy 8 very pleasant residence, l which he erected on the main street in 1874.
 A sketch of F. F. Hitchcock, the other | popular representative.elect, appeared in | THE BEE, not a long time since.
 THE CURTIs-IsHAM WEDDING.
 A quiet home wedding took place, Monday afternoon, at 1.30 o'clock at the | home of Mrs Curtiss on Myrtle avenue, The contracting paYtieS l were Arthur Richmond Ishsm of the firm | of Isham 6 Wilson, and Miss Mary At | wood Curtiss, both of Waterbury. The | was performed by the Rev c. B. Ford of Watert0wn, . former pastor | of the bride. The bridal party entered | he parlor, which was tastefully decora- ed with palms, autumn leaves and cut | lowers, to the strains of the wedding | march from Lohengrin, played by Mrs
 Charles F. Abbott of Oakville. The
 pride was becomingly attired in tailor made travelling suit of blue grey melton. | The maid of honor, Miss Marian Bowe | 1f Wallingford, niece of the bride, wore a gown of blue organdy. Only the
 immediate friends of the family were ! present. The gifts were numerous and tokens of good will from friends )f the bride and groom. MT and Mrs [sham left on the AS train for short ! trip. They will be at home to ,heir many friends after December l, at heir home on Myrtle avenue in Water " us-:A IT,