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Parishioner 'wept as
Jesus' after hearing list
of Catholic churches slated
for closure
To the Editor,
May I comment on your article,
"St. Joseph's Church in Clinton to
close by 2008 along with 39 other
rural churches after London
Diocese review."
I sat in the congregation and
wept as Jesus was weeping as He
sat nearby while our pastor read Fr.
Keller's and his Deanery's procla-
mation for closure.
As I filed out from the congrega-
tion, I noticed a large number were
wiping His tears, and offering
pledges of comfort. the hangers-on
and doubters were chanting,
beneath their breath, "Hurrah for
Keller."
However, I know and believe His
church shall rise again and the
gates of hell shall not prevail
against it. Nothing like oppression
to make His church strong and
prosperous.
A parishioner
of Saint Vincent de Paul
Thomas E. Ryan
Mitchell, On.
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The Huron Expositor • October 5, 2005 - 5
A Main Street, Seaforth photo from the 1920s shows Phillips Fruit Dealer
with Angelo, Frank and their parents, Mary and Thomas Philips.
In the same location today, LaPlante Optometrist and McKillop Mutual
Insurance are operating on Main Street, Seaforth.
Stanley farmer challenges anyone to beat
his `Michigan Warrior' thresher in 1880
OCTOBER 1, 1880
The entertainment given by
Remenyi, the celebrated violinist,
in this town on Saturday evening
last was very largely attended,
considering the evening and the
unusually high price for admis-
sion. The entertainment was very
fair although we have had many
better for less money.
John McIntosh of Brucefield has
been engaged as teacher for next
year in School section No. 1,
Hullett. The salary is $350 and
there were 14 applicants for the
job.
In Stanley Township last Friday,
on the farm of Mr. Wm. Rathwell,
Mr. Samuel Rathwell threshed
748 bushels of fall wheat in 5
hours and 45 minutes. The
machine used was a "Michigan
Warrior", driven by a Watrous
engine. Mr. Rathwell would like to
know if any other thresher has the
conceit to think he can beat this.
SEPTEMBER 29, 1905
Nearly 200 buggies, carts and
carry-alls accompanied John
Carlin's casket to the church last
Thursday. St. Columban is noted
for its large funerals; but young
Carlin's was one of the largest
ever seen here. All the Seaforth
football players and some of the
lacrosse players were in atten-
dance. The Hurons and Beavers
had many warm friends here
before young Carlin's death, but
by this last act of kindness for
their companion in games they
have made a complete conquest of
St. Columban.
Mrs. Arthur Forbes of Seaforth
received a box of Scottish heather
which had been packed in August,
when it was in full bloom, on the
Moorefoot Hills in the south of
Scotland. The gift was from Mrs.
Charles Lowery, who now resides
in Musselborough, Scotland.
Wm. Duggan of Seaforth , whose
house was burned recently, has
purchased from J. Hinshley, the
house at present occupied by
Harry Spear for $300 and will
move it to his own property.
OCTOBER 3, 1930
The first child born in Staffa
was Mrs. John Feedy, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wood, who
died recently in London at the age
of 83 years.
The Seaforth fire brigade was
called to the Bell Foundry on
Saturday afternoon when a spark
from the cupola blew into the
upper storey of the building, ignit-
ing a number of patterns and
papers that were on file.
William Cooper, Jr. of Kippen
area, who purchased a bean
machine this year, is at present
very busy threshing beans for the
farmers around here. The yield is
not as heavy as some years, owing
to the long spell of dry weather
but the sample is good. At present
the price is $2 per bushel.
SEPTEMBER 30, 1955
Something unique in the veg-
etable world was a carrot that
measured 32 inches in length,
taken from the garden of Mrs.
Thomas Bannon, Louisa Street,
Seaforth.
The weatherman paid no atten-
tion to the fact that Seaforth was
holding the 110th Fall Fair here,
or that the Lieutenant -Governor
of Ontario was on hand to open
the event. The rain began as the
parade was preparing to move off,
and continued to pour down
throughout the remainder of the
afternoon.
OCTOBER 2, 1980
The sixth annual Ciderfest,
expanded to two days drew over
3,500 visitors to the Van Egmond
site and raised about $1,000 more
than last year.
Paul Carroll, Van Egmond
Foundation chairman, said
Monday gross receipts from the
Ciderfest are between $4300 to
$4500. Mr. Carroll said the foun-
dation should realize about $3,000
from the Ciderest, money which
will be applied directly to the cap-
ital building fund.