Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
WEST HAVEN.


 Funeral of the Late Mrs. Abigail Hall -TheVenerable Stevens Homstead- 165 Years Old-A New Pickle Factory
 1t Is Said is Soon to be Erected at the Head of Main Street-Services ar Christ Episcopal Church During this Week-Notes, Etc.
 The funeral of the late Mrs. Sidney Hall was attended by large circle of mourning friends and acqusintances last Saturday af- ternoon. The ceremonies were conducted by the Rev. Mir. Squires of the Congregational church, of which the deceased had been member forty-six years. The reverend di- vine paid glowing tribute to her sterling qualities ss mother and Christian.
 The remains were enclosed in cloth cov- cred casket, the lid of which was adorned with beautiful white rosebuds and helio- trope. Surrounding the plate was wreath of autumn leaves artistically arranged. Dur ing the funeral service Miss Page and Miss Steagermann sang the very appropriate hymns, "Rock of Ages" and "Asleep in Jesus."
 The old house located on Elm street, known as the "Stevens Homestead" has re- gently been painted outside and in, and now Mir. Cornelius H. Porter, of New Haven, is
 
 and side walls in the neatest style of his art. The house is owned by MT. s. A. Stevens, and was built by his great-grcat-grandfather who lived and died there. MT. Stevens father and grand father were born and lived there during their lifetime. MT. s. A. Stevens had eleven brothers and sisters, seven of whom are now living, the oldest sister being about eighty years of age. The house is 165 years old. Originally there were seven large airy rooms, later a kitchen addition was added to the back. The house when first built was paint color with white border around the window castings. corners, etc. Two smaller houses beyond belong to the estate, and red paint and white trimmings also prevail. The street here is very wide, a beautiful lawn extending from the house to the street of nearly one hundred feet. It is situated in the handsom- est portion of West Haven.
 We have been informed that the property at the head of Main street, owned by ex- Borough Officer Samuel Smith, who now rs- sides in California; has been sold to New York parties, who contemplate putting up large pickling and preserving factory. There are about three acres of land. The sight is central, and such an establishment will give employment to good number of people. As soon as the deeds can be returned from California, where they have been forwa rded to be signed by MT. Smith, building opera tions will commence.
 Services yesterday at Christ Episcopal church. The holy communion was adminis- tered st 9:30 8. m. by the rector, Rev. Hobart Whitney, regular services at 10:30, and preaching in the evening. There will be services daily this week at 10 o'clock .. m. Tuesday evening, April 16, prayer at 7:S0: The Rev. William Lusk of North Haven will preach. Good Friday morning prayer, lltany, etc., with sermon at 10 8. m. /; evening prayer at 7:3o.
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 A large congregation was present yesterday morning at the Congregational church. The usual evening services were held.
 Regular Sunday services in the Methodist church, Rev. Dr. Thorpe; also preaching in the evening. Steady accessions to the Sun- l day school continue.
 MT. George Hofer of Orange has raised l from one SOW in eighteen months fifty y-six l pigs. !
 On Thursday, the 18th inst, four build- ! ings and tract of land of sixty-five acres, known as the Cartwright farm," is to be l sold at public auction.
 Mir. Calvin Smith has purchased three acres of ground of MT. H. Sommers, situated on l the Milford road just west of D. w. Wagner's l and will build during this spring | and summer.
 Passengers on the West Haven horse rail ! road are now obliged to walk on Portsea ! street from Liberty street, in New Haven, to ] East Water street, equal to two blocks and | over. Superintendent Ward will have the | tracks replaced and follow up the sewer | closely as soon as the brick work is finished | at East Water street which will probably be | this week. Then the incon- venience will be more endurable.
 Annawon lodge, F. and A. M., convene l this evening. The sublime degree of Master 1 Mason will'b conferred upon one candidate. l
 The Hills Bros, are busy this Spring mak- ing improvements in front of their fine prop erty at the shore. The lawn is being fixed up, | which looks like broad sheet of green vel vet, the sidewalks improved and the break water is receiving due attention. Mir. Charles Skeeles recently purchased a horse which is necessary adjunct to his Il business. The time for opening his restau rant is Decoration day, practice he has ad- will be the same as last season.
 The property on the corner of Campbell avenue and Main street, recently purchased by the town of the Eowarth Brothers, has been paid for and the deeds handed over.
 Conductor Royce of the horse railroad, has been afflicted with eight of Jobs comfOrters. ] One called Jumbo on the back of his neck is .spidly disappearing Despite all his trouble he genial conductor comes up smiling.
 A. E. Dudley, the New. Haven insurance .gent, has declined an offer of $1e0 for the :ental of his shore cottage for the season md intends to occupy it with his family.
 Mir. D. T. Welch is building two summer cottages on First avenue on the shore road, | md MT. Haines, now a resident at the junc- ion of Main street and the Milford road, has he frame of small house up and covered on owned by him fronting on Main street.