The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-11-20
LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS
RETURN or WHITTIER s. NI7AL FROM
E1RMINGTON.

| Went to Investigate the Supposed Death
of Mr.. SteeIe-More Burglars Ina the
Town Funeral of Susan p. Barnes
| This Afternoon.
Walter S. Neal of Atwater street, a
relative by marriage OF Chauncey
Steele. who has been missing for two
years, has returned from Pennington.
He went to investigate concerning the
remains found there, which were be-
lieved to be those of Mr.. Steele. lie
| is positive that the remains are not
those of the missing man, and gives
several facts which bear out his bellef.
The shoes We're either No. or ana
Mr.. Steele wore a much larger shoe.
The overcoat that Mr.. Steele wore was
given him by Mr.. Neale, while the one
found on the remains bore make OF
Washington, O. The trousers on the
man tina was found were of Philadel-
phia manufacture Mr. Steele had no
teeth in the lower jaw, which does not
correspond with that of the body that
was found. Mr.. Neale is thoroughly
convinced that the remains are not
those Of Mr.. Steele.
The rummage sale by the ladies or
the Grand avenue Baptist church was
opened yesterday afternoon at 62S
Grand avenue, and in two hours goods
to the amount Of $35 were sold.
The funeral of Susan p, widow of
Willet Barnes, will be held from her
late home, So Chambers street this af-
ternoon at Q O'Clock. Mrs. Barnes died
from the effects of a shock, having been
Ill for some time. She was member
Of the East Pearl street church, and the
pastor, Rev. r. T. McNicholl, will Of
ficiate at the funeral The deceased
leaves a son, George w. Barnes, Of 55
Chambers street.
Some time during Saturday night
burglars entered the house of Albert e.
Holiday Of 101 Quinnpiac avenue.
They were out during the evening and
upon returning home heard the noise
of breaking glass. A little later a man
ran from the house down Quinnipiac
avenue and was pursued by Mr.. Hola-
day, but he was not able to catch him.
The burglar had entered the brass
foundry near by and stole chisel, by
means OF which he forced open win
dow in the dwelling. Mr. and Mrs.
Holiday have provided themselves with
revolvers, and propose to protect them
selves
The Y. p. S. c. e. of the Grand ave-
nue. Congregational church will serve
their annual ten cent supper in the
church parlors on Wednesday, Novem-
Der o. from to o'clock, to be follow
ed by a five cent entertainment. Those
who have patronized these suppers in
past years have been well pleased. The
tables will be prettily decorated and
waited upon by the young ladies con-
nected with the society. 1t will be un-
der the direction of the social commit
tee consisting of Mrs. John Hanover
Miss Hattie Dennison, Miss Marguerite
Smith, Charles Connors, Clyde Chase
The supper will be followed by a COM
edy in three acts. 1t is entitled THE
Lipencott Square Church Scheme"
The characters will be taken as follows:
President, Miss Matte Griswold six
members of the society. Mrs Smith
miss Lena Gierding), Mrs. Jones Miss
Maude kelley, Mrs, Robinson Miss
Mabel Simms), Miss Harper Miss Har-
rison), Miss Fiske Miss Grace Ryals);
Madge Wilkins, daughter of Mrs Will
kins Miss Sadie Hanover); The Rev.
Bedford Clarke, missionary (John
Hanover; Sarah, maid servant (Miss
Edna Simms.
The w. G. II. U. will hold a meeting
at it's rooms, II Grand avenue this af-
ternoon. The members are requested
to be present as there is special COM
mittee to be appointed.
The Bachelor Girls, society Of
about twelve members living on Batch
ley avenue and vicinity, will have
dance in the Anderson Gymnasium
Thursday evening.
The old Maltby house on the lot ad-
joining the power house of the Fair
Haven and Westville Railroad company
on Grand avenue, has been completely
demolished and the stone which COM
posed the walls are being crushed at the
stone crusher, for use in making the
concrete foundation for the new brick
Very little income has been
received from the house in years, The
site will not be used for the present
but ultimately 1t is intended to build
q car house thereon. The car house at
Grand avenue and Fillmore street is
crowded with cars and additional stor-
age will be required in the not distant
future. The car houses of the Win !
chester avenue branch of the street 7
railroad system are so crowded that
some Of the cars have to stand out Of
doors.
The new closed cars to run on the !
Branford line are expected very soon. |
They are large cars somewhat similar |
10 the double truck cars run on the
avenue line and have pow
srful motors.
The funeral of Robert Reed was held |
Sunday at l D. IN. from his late resi-
ience, 116 Wolcott street. Mr.. Reed
1ad been i'll for abou ten months from
he effects of a cancer. He leaves a
widow, three daughters and one son.
Schooner Bessie c. Beach, which
grounded in the river below Philadel-
ohia in the recent storm, foated unas-
sisted and proceeded on her voyage.
Mr. op1 Miro Joiarp1,+ |