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Valuing Our History

Articles dedicated to preserving and exploring the rich heritage, historical landmarks, and pioneer stories of Wellington County.

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Elora firefighters battled two major blazes in May 1920

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Clifford turned to Ontario Hydro system after gas plant explosion in 1921

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Fuel sources, illegal alcohol, train tragedy: A few tales from the 1920s

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Angry mob tarred and feathered Orangeville man in 1922

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St. Jacobs man fined for running whiskey into Drayton in 1923

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Trial of Maryborough woman caused a local sensation in 1921

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Attempts to drill for oil, gas unsuccessful in Wellington County area

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Meningitis the probable cause of mysterious death in 1873

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First World War draft was very unpopular in rural Wellington County

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Rosemont woman charged with murdering husband in 1921

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Short but interesting: Three bizarre incidents from 1921

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West Garafraxa’s poisoning and shooting case of 1921