Everyday Religion on Habitual Crime and Forgiveness
The essay argues that many inmates are not inherently bad, with about twenty percent habitual criminals, thirty percent mentally impaired, and fifty percent accidentally criminal. It cites Peter’s denial and Jesus’s forgiveness to urge society to trust in rehabilitation rather than harsh judgment. It emphasizes supporting rather than stigmatizing those who stumble.
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Peter
Lord
Jesus
Christ
Neighboring Townships News Carried Over From Last Week
Holiday delay pushes delayed correspondence to this issue. The column notes ongoing items from neighboring townships and explains why last week’s content appeared late.
Indian envoy Miss Herdman speaks at Presbyterian church
The May 23 gathering at the Presbyterian Church featured Miss Herdman of India. She delivered an engaging address and exhibited curious Indian artifacts. Her hymn singing in native languages was well received by attendees. Mrs Hanna and family of Toronto visit relatives here.
Summer visitors arrive as cottage life begins
May weather draws crowds to summer resort cottages with extra accommodation. Mrs Sullivan and devente visit A Trombley, Stewart couple at G Baxter’s,Milne and Rogers at their cottage, Carson at E Ferrier’s, Whan family with Jack at Mrs Rennie’s Longford. Spence welcomes a new son. Mayflower Pavilion dance drew many, Vera Whan from Toronto visited, G Gilmore returns for the summer as student pastor.
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Eric Whan
Jack Whan
Wm. Rennie
Longford
J. Spence
Mayflower Pavilion
Vera Whan
Toronto
G. Gilmore
U F O Buyer L Scott Ships Hog Carload and Local News
May 22 reports L Scott shipped a carload of hogs from this point. A. H. Richardson gave a forestry lecture Friday evening to good reception. Moran families mourn the death of D Moran buried in R C Cemetery at Phelpston. Other notices include Mr Button spending weekend in Toronto and visits from relatives and friends.
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U.F.O
L. Scott
Button
Toronto
Moran
D. Moran
R. C
Phelpston
Joseph Cripps’ Brothers
Angus
A. H. Richardson
M.A
M.F
Potato planting underway in Nantyr and local visits noted
May 23 report highlights potato planting. Robt. King of Toronto spent the weekend with his uncle David King. Anniversary service at Presbyterian Church Stroud drew many from the neighborhood. Mrs. Walter Hamilton and son from Vancouver returned to Allandale Friday after visiting Harold Hastings. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Gordon on the birth of a son Lewis Garfield. Miss Edna Fraser, teacher, spent May 24 at her Allandale home. Robt. Story Mrs. Joseph Corby and children visited sister Mrs. Emrick on Sunday.
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Presbyterian Church
Miss Herdman
India
Ivy
R. J. Hanna
Toronto
Wilson
Wm. Carruthers
Robt
King
David King
Stroud
Walter Hamilton
Vancouver
Allandale
Harold Hastings
Garfield Gordon
Pentrex
Sask
Lewis Garfield
Edna Fraser
Story
Joseph Corby
Emrick
Innisfil Holiday Guests From Toronto
May 24 report from Innisfil notes Mr and Mrs Knapp and family of Toronto visiting for the holiday. Mrs Good Sr of Toronto is staying with sister Mrs Peter Spring. Lea and Pearce families from Toronto vacationing at Cedar Harbor and Alcona Beach. Prentice cottage work by J Adams of Toronto. Victor Prentice and J Lea visited Mrs Lea during the holiday.
Letter defending Mimico Industrial School work
J Platt Rose of Barrie writes to defend the Mimico Industrial School’s operations against a recent article. He cites long service of the superintendent and assistant, Grand Jury oversight, and community figures, insisting boys are well cared for, fed, clothed, kept clean, and attend church and Sunday School. He notes a Barrie boy visited him and asks for fair treatment in coverage.
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Mimico Industrial School
Toronto
Barrie
J. Platt Rose
Funeral notices and social visits touch Bethesda area
Bethesda on May 23 reports Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Smith attending the funeral of Mrs. Silas Smith of Queensville on Saturday. Miss Morin and Miss Vera Gilmour spent the weekend with Mrs. S. Nelson, also Miss Hipwell of Lefroy. Miss Porter has been with her sister Mrs. C. Marritt and returned to Toronto on Wednesday. Mr. Porter of Toronto is visiting C. Marritt for a few days.
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Cyrus Smith
Silas Smith
Queensville
Miss Morin
Vera Gilmour
S. Nelson
Hipwell
Lefroy
Miss Porter
C. Marritt
Toronto
Mr. Porter
Accidental Good and Evil In The Final Reckoning
The passage argues that people deemed morally superior may not be truly better given different environments. It suggests those protected by upbringing could face the same temptations as those labeled Accidental Evil-Doers, challenging the notion of intrinsic superiority.
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