Connecticut western news., 1876-03-24
Sheffield

There comes a complaint to us that the Sheffield items were missing from THE NEWS last week, and of course the cores pondents were in fault. Now, did not think any remarkable events occurred laet
 week here worth noting, and then too. 1 might say pressure of business cares on
 my part prevented my writing; why didn't Substitute come to my aid 9.,....Considera- ble interest attended the auction sales at the Murray residence, and some thought they obtained good bargains, as the average sales were low and bespoke the hard times hereabouts......Mr. Birdsie Burtch has rented the house formerly occupied by MT. McMurray, and will remove there soon,
 The place he vacates in the south part of the village. 'tis reported will become the property of Edward Andrus, Esq, our en- terprising cheese man. By the way, we are sorry to learn he will not have charge of the factory this year..,...Mrs. M. K. Cowles has taken possession of her late purchase in this village, and we hear of many other changes in prospect this spring, but hardly dare report from hear say, as no one can credit Madam Rumor of late. Mss 8. ManVille closed her school in this village the l lth inst. We are pleased to learn of her success as teacher, and congratulate the committee upon securing her services for the next term. The high school closes its winter term this week.. The funeral of MT. Ehada Peck was at- tended at his late residence on Saturday. He had attained the venerable age of S2 years, and was citizen highly respected in this community......Rev J. c. Hoyt deliv- cred most excellent sermon last Sunday upon the subject of Christian zeal,' but owing to the coldness of the weather Cor the coldness of heartsl the audience which listened to him was small; we were glad we were privileged to listen, and hope to profit thereby. The state of spirituality in our church has for the past few years been decidedly below par, aud the question is often asked why SO! It IS not good plan to make public, church affairs but when they have been talked ever, day by day, in our stores and at public gatherings, then il is time others have their say also. One of the dissatisfied, a church member in good and regular standIng,' few days ago was entertaining group of lpungers at the store by talking about his minister and be-
 moaning the fate of Sheffield to always have such ministers; said the church never could prosper wondered if we would have a change, etc. Now let me say word publicly for our disturbed fIlenG's benefit
 If you would spend the time that now yor spend in watching and talking about min
 istcrs, their faults and short comings; il you would spend those wasted moments 1T your closet in secret prayer, l think there
 would be change begun which would b'
 most agreeable. Sheffield may not b'
 worse than other towns of it's size as re
 galds this matter, but of this we are eel
 tain-it is bad enough, and it is gaining
 very unenviable reputation among the min } isters of our conference. The fault is il unworthy church members. We have hat
 some very talented ministers sent to th charge, and we have never had very poo
 one. For the past eight years the habit O fault finding has increased, until it ha : sown many tares among the wheat. ant then some wonder we dou't have a revivs here while all around the work is goini on with glorious results. Oh, church mem bers, beware! The world looks on an, judges you by your acts of kindness, you charity, your Christian love and your con : sstency in all things. Your pastor can no hold up the whole church, bear his owI burdens and make your regulations also
 Have faith in your minister; remember h
 is human, but good man withal, and Urea
 him as true man deserves. This of cours is from the pen of LUNA.
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