Connecticut western news., 1874-06-05
Sheffield

The topic of interest here last week was the wonderful show which was to be. Nearly everybody with his family went to see the beasts, and many returned feeling rather sold in consequence of learning that calling man Barnum, does not make him the great snowman. It is said that sixty from this place took the early train for Burlington, and that two thirds of the number were of the colorcd persuasion. If thls be true, Sheffield was we'll represented and made a show of itself. ......The auction sale at J. R. Briggs took place last Friday, and was continued on Monday. The goods were readily disposed of at reasonable prices, there being many Mrs. Toodles' present. who find auction goods so handy to have in the house. COG. Rev. MT. Brad bury of New Boston supplied the Congre- gational pulpit on Sunday last..... Rev. Hoyt kept awake his congregation with a sermon concerning work. The free seat plan which has been adopted by the M. E.. Church society proves success thus far, as the sum of $500 has already been sub scribed for church purposes. They are also trying the envelope system of collect ing these subscriptions, and as it is nov city here, 1t will succeed for a time per haps. The afternoon service at this church has been given up and large Bi- ble class taught by the minister. takes it's place. We consider this decided improve ment, as one good sermon is all most peo- | pie can digest at one time; we hope this Bible class may prove so attractive that the ] men who have been accustomed to hold a debate on the horse blocks, and to make sales for their merchandise there, may find it more profitable to go inside. At the late meeting of the society a committee was appointed to purchase building lot for a new parsonage we learn that the purchase was made of F. O. Andrus for $l2OO. It is hoped that some repairs may be made upon the church immediately, for it's clap boards cry aloud for paint, and the crum- bling walls inside threaten vengeance upon some heads if they are not quickly attended to and re-plastered. 'Tis said the minister ] owns the best horse in town. We wish we could say he had the best kept church in stead, though we admire a good horse and believe the minister ought to have one.
 Some summer boarders have already made their appearance in town to enjoy nature in her loveliest dress. J. H. Coon as usual receives MT. Smelling and family of New
 Iork as boarders. By their early return they show that they know where 10 find good board and pleasant home. MT.
 Henry Sardam opens his house for board CTS this year, and it is hoped he may have house full......The house owned by MT
 Bullald is offered for sale since the death of hls wife, which occurred three weeks ago......We must not omit to speak of the
 new stock of millinery just purchased by MT. w. Little, and hope that all may cali and examine bis goods before purchasing elsewhere. He says he employs first class city milliner,' and we have no reason to doubt his statement. (first class some times means the primary class) for his hats speak for themselves. At Little's they of
 fer ribbons for one cent per yard and make money on them at that price. There are other things to speak of, but am tired and am sure your readers will be if they wade through all this. LUNA.