Connecticut western news., 1874-08-14
Sheffield.

| Sheffield.
 Having returned from my extended trip to New Jersey, of which the newspapers saw lit to make mention, with health and spirits improved, I once more resume the pen of the reporter to tell the people of this vicinity what they already know, for of news have none that would suit the public ear. Every one acquainted with the phases Of the moon can readily see why it cannot l illumine one side of the planet at all times. so likewise must travel my appointed or bit; and when our friend Substitute came out with that mild grumble last week be- cause Luna's light was absent from your columns and declared it unjust, and was tempted not aS all. Sheffield items to me are not half as interesting as the letters from the Wilder Simpson of Warren fame; we hope to hear from the widow again when she has found market for those secondhand clothes I will not attempt to relate the happenings of the past week, for my report might not be correct. Consult ing the oracles learn that Sheffield is to have two real weddings in the short space of two weeks. One will take place ere this goes to print, the invitations having been given, SC think am justified in an- nouncing that R. Little and Nellie Andrews will take upon them the solemn VOWS of marriage at the residence of the brides fa
 ther on the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 18th. A goodly number of friends will witness these nuptials and wish the happy parties long life and content. A beautiful cottage, fresh and neat, awaits the coming of the bride on the east side of the river. and rumor whispers that the bridal tour is but short and sensible. Rev. MT. Eddy supplied the pulpit at the Congregational church on Sunday, and the audience appre- ciated his interesting discourse but the rain was disappointment to many who wished to be there. ......We are happy to an nounce the arrival in town of Rev. J. W. Beach, formerly pastor of the M. E. Church. He comes from New Haven to spend hls vacation among the hills of Shef- field, and he will find he is not forgotten by his friends here who give him joyful wei come; 'tis rumored that he is to preach in the M. B. Church next Sunday. Rev. MT. Hill, formerly of the Congregational church, has lately spent some pleasant weeks among us and received hearty well come from his friends of other days herea- bouts; and thus they come and go. pastors and people, and time rolls on bringing us joys and sorrows, which at the,end we shall find are in equal measure .... Mir. Edward Andrus, who lately sold his farm, has rent ed the house of Mr. H. Bullard in the south part of the village. The having goes or slowly ,, the machines do not sing merrily as they blow the sanded grass, and the sound of much grinding is heard, while the farmers work braYely on at their discoura- ging task. Fruit promises fair in this re- zion. though the crop will not be large. We notice the peach orchard of Mir. Little looks tempting already, and he has erected fruit house opposite his own dwelling. .. |. 2 The flower gardens look we'll for the sea- SOD. MT. H. Candee we think has the pre- mium garden in this vicinity. It is well worth visit to oit......Mosquitos arc drug in the market here. As write they whls- per and sing of their bloody deeds till I can thlnk ot nothing more. LUNA.