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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2014-08-06, Page 5Wednesday, August 6, 2014 • Huron Expositor 5 www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com Skating with the stars Photo submitted The Seaforth Stars made an appearance at the Hometown Heroes: Raise a Little Health hockey game, which took place in Goderich on July 24. The kids got a chance to skate with their hockey heroes, who were in town to help raise money for the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich-Huron YMCA Strong Kids Campaign and Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health. letters to the editor Have an opinion? The Huron Expositor welcomes letters to the editor. They must be signed and accompanied by a phone number for information clarification. It is important to note, letters will not be able to be printed without the author's name attached. All letters are subject to editing due to possible space restriction. Letters can be dropped off at the office, mailed or emailed: The Huron Expositor 8 Main St. P.O. Box 69, Seaforth, Ont. NOK 1WO seaforth.news@sunmedia.ca IN THE YEARS AGONE Old Boys Reunion attracts thousands to Seaforth August 2, 1889 • We are again this week called upon to record the death of another of Huron's pioneers. The noble army is rap- idly growing small, as the great reaper has made many and sad breaches in it within the past two years most of those however, who have been removed have gone beyond the allotted three score and ten years. Mr. John Grieve, of McKillop, whose illness we have frequently referred to, passed peacefully away on Sabbath morning last, having reached the good age of 80 years. He was the last of four brothers, all of whom are pioneers and hon- oured, well-to-do residents of this vicinity, and the father and four sons are now laid side by side in Harpur- hey cemetery. • Wheat harvest is now general in this vicinity. The wheat, particularly the later sown, has been considerably injured by rust, but there will be a fair crop notwith- standing. Barley, most of which is now cut, will also yield well. ■ A correspondent of the Stratford Herald made the fol- lowing remarks: "The enthusiasm which is manifested about lacrosse in this city and the interest which is felt in every match which takes place between our club and Seaforth is to be commended. There is just a shade too much betting done at these matches, however, to keep them free from the suspicion of professionalism, or rather I should say the introduction of an occasional professional player, for we know our boys are amateurs pure and simple. No, boys, we know you play for fun and blood - for the latter flows freely - so discourage the bet- ting crowd. They take mighty good care their blood does not flow. There is no doubt but much of the ill feeling between those two clubs is due to the pernicious prac- tice of betting indulged in by outside parties. August 7, 1914 • The Old Boys and Girls' reunion and Provincial Fire- men's Demonstration held here from Saturday to Wednesday last was the largest and most successful demonstration ever seen in this county. The Main Street, the public buildings, and private residences were beau- tifully decorated and the whole town look prettier than ever before in its history. Every day had its program of events, and every program was carried on without a hitch. Old boys and girls were here almost from the ends of the earth, many having been away for 15, 20, 30 and even 40 years, and were glad to get back, and enjoyed every minute of their visit, and all remarked the changes, improvements and beauty of the town. ■ The "no license" edict of Honourable W.J. Hanna went into effect on Saturday, when the three-month exten- sion given to license holders to allow them to dispose of their stocks expired. So far as the provincial license authorities are aware no hotelkeepers attempted to ignore the order from Queen's Park and no reports were received of any serious disorderly conduct on Friday night. The hotels are all doing business and so far as we can learn are strictly observing the law, although with the immense crowds of people in town during the past week the temptations to violate the law were no doubt very great. • War has been declared between Great Britain and Ger- many. This is the announcement, which astonished the world on Wednesday last. A meeting of cabinet was at once called and it was decided to call a meeting of Par- liament for Aug. 18, to consider the course to be taken by Canada. August 4, 1939 • The 8,000 people at the Lions Carnival last week con- sumed nearly 4,000 bottles of soft drinks and many then carelessly threw the empty bottles into the river or pool. As a result, park employees salvaged nearly 200 bottles form the pool, a number of which were broken. As soon as it became apparent that there was broken glass in the pool it was closed to bathers, drained and cleaned, but not before Buddy Smith, Seaforth, received a nasty gash in his foot. • Police investigation continues in the theft of about 100 pairs of work shoes and two sets of harness, which were stolen during Friday night when thieves broke into the Diegel Harness Shop at Dublin. The loss is estimated at $325. • Arrangements have been completed for the rebuilding of the organ of Northside United Church in early August, with a new console and added stops and chimes. ■ In an effort to combat the ever-increasing week menace, Tuckersmith township will spray a number of the worst places with a recommended solution, and has appropriated $100 for the purpose. The success of the test will determine future action against weeds. July 30, 1964 • Seaforth's centennial project will be a street to serve the new hospital area. Council made the decision at a spe- cial meeting Tuesday night. • Loss of $20,000 resulted when fire completely destroyed a large barn belonging to Joseph J. Lane of McKillop Township early Wednesday morning. All that remained at daybreak were smoldering ruins. • About 700 people were served at the dressed ham sup- per held at St. Columban on Wednesday evening in the church hall. Following the supper, a carnival was held on church grounds. A variety program was one of the features of the evening. IN "Friends in need are friends indeed" has long been a popular expression, but it has particular meaning for Mr. and Mrs. Ron Williamson, RR2 Walton. A month ago the barn on their farm, on the county road east of Walton, was burned, and last week the "friends indeed" turned up. They were some thirty neighbours who gathered 20 acres of hay and stored it in a barn on the neighbouring farm of Har- old Callum. The work bee was arranged by Clifford Hoegy. August 2, 1989 • Seven local children are learning about the French peo- ple and things French this summer, as they participate in the SEVEC Exchange. The exchange was organized through Huron Centennial School in Brucefield. • While the majority of crops in the area appear to be thriving, they need a good dousing of water, or farmers may see a repeat of last year's meager harvest due to drought. • Local MP Murray Cardiff recently told Huron County Federation of Agriculture members that the govern- ments must work with farm groups so that this country might have a sound agricultural future. • A Clinton man and a Brucefield woman are in University Hospital in London following a single vehicle accident on County Road 15 west of Seaforth early Sunday morning.