Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-11
FAIR HAVEN NEWS.

New Highway Work for the Annex To Contest a will-Conductor Jones Congratulated - Oysters from the SOuth-Church Entertainment Last Evenfng-Funeral of Jesse Bradley Miscellaneous Items of News.
 In the Sunday school room of the Grand avenue Congregational church last even ing very successful little entertainment was given in which the participants in cluded Miss Nellie Johnson, Miss May Damn, Miss Gertrude Bradley and Julius McCullom. Mrs. Wallace Hurlbut recited "Cousin Samantha's Opinion About Flies. " Among the selections was humorous dia- logue entitled "The Trials of Census Marshall" All the parts were well given, and the affair was great success.
 The funeral of Jesse Bradley was con- ducted from his late residence, 407 Center street, yesterday afternoon, the Rev. A. D. Miller of Grace church officiating. The bearers were sons of the deceased-Joel M. Nelson, Stephen and James Bradley. About 250 people listened to the pre-. sentation of the operatta 1.-The Berry Pick. ers' at Central hall, Tuesday evening, The participants were young people con | nected with the Grand avenue Congrega gational church. The operatta was well given and elicited great applause. Michael Ward has sold to James Hanra | han piece of land with buildings or James street.
 Among the new town projects is the re pairing of the eastern causeway of Tom l linson bridge. There are some who favor 1 the widening of the causeway; but thu expense would reach about $20, ,000, and i is thought that this can be delayed. II the spring the selectnen will extend Wood ward avenue to Fort Hale park. Ther' l promises to be some extensive highwa, Improvements in the annex this year. l The relatives of the late Michael Cole man. the well known oysterman, are likel. to contest his will, and have retained Law yer J. P. Goodhart. The will, which wa drawn by Attorney William L. Green O this place. bequeaths most of the propert, to the widow, Ellen Coleman. There vii be hearing in the probate court to-mor row.
 l Conductor Thomas Jones of the hors railroad was the winner of the gold watcl at the baratto, and he received many con l grstulations yesterday.
 Two vessels with southern oysters ar now in port-the Mary c. Decker from tn Rappahannock river and small schoone with about 1,200 bushels from Chincon league. The steamer Kate C.Stevens witt 1, 200 bushels of oysters from South Nor walk has also arrived; the cargo is for J E. Bishop & Co.,, S. Chipman & Co.,, A. E Hamilton, F. Mansfield & Sons and L. Gum & Co.
 Miss Clara Jacobs is home from 8 visi to Springfield. At the marriage of he cousin she was the bridesmaid.
 H. B. Ives and his daughters, Misse Leila and Susie Ives. leave on Friday fo Florida.
 Fair Haven was we'll represented at th opera of the Bostonian company, bot Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
 MT. c. O. Francis, who has been yer ill for the past eight weeks, is convalef cling.
 The schooner H. H. Hanscom, Captai Holmes, one of the three-masters of th Hanscom fleet, sailed yesterday for Brunt wick, Ga.
 Samuel R. Blatchley has sold to Ept raim Wilson piece of land on Jame street, 30 by 100.
 | The ladies of Fair Haven w. c. T. U will give first class oyster supper at thei rooms on Grand avenue Thursday evenin of this week, other refreshments alsc Price for supper very moderate.