Connecticut western news., 1885-07-01
RHEEFMELD.

Mrs Florence Mouschhauser and chil- dren of Winsted are visiting with her father, s. B. Sardam.
 Mir Francis T. Owen, who has been very sick, is recovering.
 ''Our School" the drama played at Town hall last Saturday evening by the scholars of the High school was 8 rich entertainment, netting about $50 for the organ fund.
 A basket garden party at the park, fol- lowed by social hop at Town hall in the evening is the event of to-day (July 1.
 Dr H. H. Smith and wife, who have lately returned from Europe, have been calling on old friends in town. They are at present visiting at Dr Smiths fathers in Clayton. Mrs Smith goes to Westfeld for month in July.
 All schools have closed for the sum- mer vacation.
 Miss Villa Wright of Great Barring ton is visiting at E. J. Vosburgh's.
 Mir William W. Abbott, who has been principal of the High school for the past two years, refuses to engage for the ensuing year, as he has been offer ed a more lucrative position as princi- pal of High school at Youngstown, Pa He leaves town this week, going to his home near Springfield, Mass, where he will spend the summer vacation.
 In F. H. S. Hamersly's "Army Regis ter of the United States from 1779 to 1879" appears the following record oi one of our townsmen: "John l.. Miller. Born in Mass. Appointed from Ill. As sistant Surgeon Vols. 27, May, 1847, Major and Surgeon Volunteers 13 July, 1847. Disbanded 20 July, 184S." Doctor Miller owns a delightful residence ir our village and fertile farm of oyel 200 acres. While living at his ease he however, is a public spirited citizen taking deep interest in improving oul town. He superintends his farm and at present calls visitors attention to hi 5-acre piece of corn, in which not a hil is missing and it undoubtedly is the fin est corn field in town. To a recent wis itor who inquired about his army record the doctor replied, 'So far as know am the only living surgeon of the volun teer service of the Mexican war commis stoned by the president of the United States"
 A. B. Atkins of Sterling, Nebraska was in town last week visiting his sister Mrs Miller, wife of Dr J. l.. Miller. M Atkins owns farm of GAO acres in Ne braska and reports a favorable outlool for all crops in that section. He was member of the 11th Illinois Infantry, a member of the G. A. R. and attended the encampment at Portland, Me-, las week.
 In these latter days our cotton an, woolen factories, paper mills, hat shops stores and offices give employment to & many women it is very difficult to obtail competent and faithful help to do house work. The fact that Miss Anna Care has resided for over five years at MT Dr Miller's speaks we'll for both Mis Carey and her employer.
 Sheffield presents many attraction for city people. Such a beautiful street shaded by four rows of magnifcen elms and naples; such inviting lawns beautiful walks and drives; we don wonder that our large hotel and board ing houses are filled every season There is an air of quiet and restfulnes that is irresistible to every one, especia ly to the tired and weary mortals of ou large cities. The hotel is filling up an Landlord Conway has spared no expens in providing for the comfort of hi guests.