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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2015-10-14, Page 5Wednesday, October 14, 2015 • Huron Expositor 5 www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com IN THE YEARS AGONE Oct. 19,1888 • The new bank barn of Mr. Walter Haines, 4th con- cession of Hullett, with nearly all its contents of livestock, implements and produce, was con- sumed by fi re on Wednesday evening of last week. The upsetting of a lantern caused the fi re. • Mr. J.R. Murray has dis- posed of the fi ne heavy draught team that he pur- chased near Dungannon last fall, for the sum of $650. Th ey were sold at the Stratford Central Fair, to a gentleman from Bos- ton, whither they were immediately shipped. • A large number of seats have already been secured for the McGibeny concert on next Monday evening. A full house is assured. We expect a musical treat such as is rarely listened to in a town the size of Seaforth. Oct. 241913 • Messrs. Collins and Ketchen, who have bought out the chopping interest of the saw and chopping mill in Bruce - field, and who are now busy remodeling their machinery to insure per- fect service, will be ready to cater to the needs of the public by the begin- ning of the month. IN Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnston and family have now got settled on their farm in Hullett, near Clinton, which they recently pur- chased from Mr. S.A. Brown. Mr. And Mrs. Johnston have been living in Dakota a great many years. Th eir nine children were born in Dakota. Four of the oldest of the family remain in Dakota, but fi ve came east with their parents. • Mr. Jacobi and family left this week for the new home they purchased three miles east of Hen- sall. During their short stay here they have made many friends who deeply regret the removal of such great neighbours. All will unite in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Jacobi in health, happiness and prosperity. Oct. 21 1938 • Mr. William Hopper has purchased the property and handsome residence of the late August Wankel in Harpurhey and will occupy and will occupy it as soon as he has dis- posed of his residence on North Main Street. ■ Mr. Charles Regele fell on Friday in his barn when he tripped over a roller tongue. He cracked his arm and hurt his thumb. • Mr. David Stephenson Jr. held a successful sale last week of his farm stock and implements and intends leaving the farm to take over a gro- cery business and gas station he recently pur- chased on the highway a few miles north of Mitchell. We wish him success in his new business. Oct. 25, 1962 • Mrs. Margaret Lamont spent over two weeks with her family, with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lamont and family and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Aus- man and family, Galt; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lamont and family, Delhi. Mr. Arnold Lamont, Hamilton, brought Mrs. Lamont home on Friday evening. • Charles B. Stewart, direc- tor and general manager of the Robert Simpson Co. Ltd., has accepted the post of honourary chair- man of the Seaforth Com- munity Hospital Building Fund it was announced by K. Bruce Mac -Millan, campaign chairman. ■ Friends and neighbours of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Boyce, RR5 Seaforth, gathered Friday night on the occasion of the cou- ple's 25th wedding anni- versary. Th e couple were feted at a party at Brod- hagen Community Centre. Oct. 19,1988 ■ New owners are set to occupy the former Gene- sco Plant after Oct. 15 and will begin producing pre- cision springs for the automotive industry by the end of the year. Town Council was told that negotiations went well for the purchase of the ■ Genesco facility and Wallbank Springs would start up its third active manufacturing facility in Seaforth. Egmondville's Betty MacLean is one of 26 Ontario residents hon- oured in Toronto with a Heart of Gold Award. Th e award was sponsored by Air Canada in conjunc- tion with the Ontario Community Newspapers Association. Mr. MacLean received a plaque and two tickets to any Air Canada destination in the world. Murray Cardiff is chosen as the Huron -Bruce nominee for the Progressive Con- servative party. Defence Minister Perrin Beatty was guest speaker at the PC meeting held at the Luc - know Community Centre. About 400 people attended the meeting. Cardiff was chosen by acclamation. can 1-866-734-9425 or visit www.medicalert,ca MedicAleri Lets You Live Life.