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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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Hillsburgh men passed counterfeit money in 1864

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Bank failure led to suicide of West Luther farmer

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Telephone operator was frightened to death in 1933

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Child went to new home in messy 1892 domestic dispute

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Guelph businessmen failed to support their own railway

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Smoking in bed claimed Mount Forest veteran in 1920

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Definition of "cow" led to 1890 court case in Guelph

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Illicit affair led to the death of a mother and child

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Brother of railway mogul from area lived quietly in Fergus

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Maltreatment of immigrant child caused sensation in 1876

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Fergus witnessed a religious battle and debate in 1886

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Stovel brothers of Mount Forest prospered in Winnipeg