The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-07
LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM BOTH
 SIDES OF THE RIVER.

Church Committee Elected-The Late Mrs. steele-Dr. c. B. Adams Much Better Mrs. Elizabeth A. Farren, an Aged Resi- dent, Seriously IN-Personal Notes.
 The schooner John s. Gilmore, Cap tain Smith, one of Beauties fleet used in building the new bridge, is now run ming with granite from Leetes Island to New York. The schooner delivered cargo in New York yesterday
 A successful whist party was held by members of the Calumet club and their friends Tuesday evening. For the pres ent these gatherings will be held every Tuesday evening and ladies' night one evening each month.
 M. A. Farren, son of Willis Farren, is making his home in Providence this winter. He graduated at Bangor Theo- logical seminary last summer and of late has been supplying vacant Congre- gational churches in the vicinity of Providence. He expects to have set tied pastorate In the spring.
 The ecclesiastical society of the East Haven Congregational church has re- elected the committee consisting of c. H. Street, $. R. Chidsey and Lyman B. Thompson. Augustus Street was re- elected clerk and treasurer. The seats in the church have been sold at auction and the prices realized were about the same as last year.
 Robert c. Hart has gone to New York l>; 4ol for shifting switches on street railroads by means of levers operated from the car platform. A description of the de- vice was recently given in this paper. MT. Hart will exhibit the appliance in several cities this winter in order to bring it before the public. Railroad men who have seen the switch shifter in operation say it is practical and valuable arrangement.
 A whist party was enjoyed Wednes- day evening at the home of J. P. La- vigne, 12S Blatchley avenue. About thirty of his friends made him sur prise visit and the evening was very pleasantly spent by all.
 Miss Jeannette Steele died on Wed- nesday at the home of her sister Mrs. Walter Neale, on Atwater street, at the age of sixty-five years. She had been in poor health for several months. The deceased also leaves a husband. For several years she had made her home with her sister. The funeral will take place this afternoon from the home of Mrs. Neale and the remains will be talk en to Watertown for interment. Rev. MT. Blackman will officiate at the fu neral services.
 Mrs. Elizabeth A. Farren is very i'll at her home, SS Maltby street. She is suffering from pneumonia and as she Is a very old lady her recovery is not probable. She is the widow of General John Farren, who died many years ago, and is in the ninety-third year of her age.
 Mrs. William Sheffield entertained her Sunday school class of young ladies at her home, 5S Houston street, Wednes- day evening. During the evening games were played, for which prizes were of fered. Miss Evalina A. Jacobs and Miss Pearl A. Taft received first prizes and Miss Addie Manwaring received both consolation prizes. Light refresh ments were served. Several members of the class were prevented from at- tending by illness but those present were Miss Lizzie Hines, Miss Evalina A. Jacobs, Miss Addie Manwaring, Miss Ella Blakeslee, Miss Ida Bishop, Miss Lillie Ammann, Miss Lizzie Rothbroar and Miss Pearl A. Taft.
 The condition of Dr. c. B. Adams was somewhat improved yesterday. He is suffering from bronchial pneumonia, and has been very sick. His condition yesterday was quite encouraging, al though he is still very i'll. As soon as he improves sufficiently he will go south for the winter. During his ill., ness many physicians of the homeopa- thic practice from various parts of the state have called on him.