The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-05-03
LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM BOTH
SIDES or THE RIVER.

Rev. Clarence j. Hawkins Called to
Passionate of Ferry Street Church-In-
Ing, May I9-Montowesc Roads Being
Rcpaired-Othor Notes.
Last evenings storm was a rare oc-
curronce, for the falling of such a large
quantity of hail so early in May is re-
membered by very few people. Some
of the hail stones were quite large,
breaking against windows so fiercely as
to threaten them with destruction. 1t was
the first severe thunder storm of the
season. The rain was much needed and
will help the farms and gardens where
planting has been done. Some of the
early vegetables are up and the rain will
push them forward rapidly. The Fair
Haven streets, which have been like ash
heaps for weeks, will be made more toll
cradle for the people who walk and ride
over them. Two beautiful rainbows APP
peared after the storm.
Arthur Banta will give several musical
and vocal selections at the next regular
meeting of East Rock lodge, A. o. U.
W., tomorrow evening. Mr. Banta's
musical talent will be sure to interest
and entertain all who attend. All work.
men are welcome.
Roadmaster Bruce is at work on the
roads in the vicinity of Montowese, put
ting them in good condition for the
summer
e. F. Carrigan, a member of Home
council, No. 5, B. of r., who suffered
fracture of a rib by fall from a bicy
cle is improving and hopes to be out
again in few days.
F. Mansfield & Sons aresdriving spiles
at their oyster wharves, improving the
same. Two Spite drivers have been en-
ployed on the job.
Both box and open cars were running
on the Fair Haven and Westville rail-
road yesterday and the people took their
choice in the methods of transportation.
The funeral of r. F. Paine took place
yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock from
his late home, No 10 Paramount avenue.
Rev. William McNicholl of the St. An
drew's NJ e. church officiated. Mr. |
Paine was an old shipbuilder and was
seventy-four years of age. He leaves a |
widow and several children.
Many relatives and friends were pres
ent yesterday afternoon at the funeral
services of Francis L. Grammar, held |
from his late residence, 1877 Blatchley |
avenue Rev. r. T. McNicholl of the |
East Pearl street M. E. church officat-
ed. The burial was in the Fair Haven
cemetery.
Amy F. Bartlett has purchased of |
Charles H. Hurd, executor, AZ feet of
land on Quinniplac avenue.
At meeting of the Ferry street Con-
gregational church held Monday even
ing. Rev Chauncey ]. Hawkins was
given a unanimous call to become its
pastor and accepted. Mr.. Hawkins has
acted in the capacity of pastor for the
past year and through his earnest work
the membership has greatly increased.
The growth of the Sunday school has
been remarkable and the social life of
the church has f1ourished, there being
an attendance of over a hundred at all
the monthly socials given by the ladies.
A council will be called to ordain and
install Mr. Hawkins. The ceremonies
will be performed at the Ferry street
CuuICH Ou Il Iludy evening, MAY IL.
Homer H. Potvin of Grand avenue
and Miss Jennie Ahearn will be married
at st. Mary's church this morning at II
o'clock.
Joseph A. Campbell has purchased of
the Harriet B. Maltby estate IS feet of
land on Maltby Place.
The annual May breakfast and sale
arranged by the ladies of the Union
Baptist church, Montowese, will occur ;
to-day from 10 a. m. until noon. Dinner {
will be served for small fee to each
person. Fancy articles will be on sale.
Arrangements have been made for large t
Quite number of people |
are planning to go up from Fair Haven {
on the electric cars.
This morning in the probate court {
there will be a hearing upon the con- E
test over the will of the late Jacob H. |
Augur of Grand avenue. f