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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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Fergus Basket Factory generally a forgotten industry

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Judge sentenced two men to jail terms for armed robbery in 1921

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Fergus council considered appealing a court decision in 1925

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Election of 1925 highlighted town-country divide in Wellington South

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American Civil War veteran abandoned his first family

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Draconian measures employed during the anti-booze wars of the 1920s

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Winter brought problems for railway at Harriston in 1925

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Fergus man carried bullet in his brain after a shooting in 1925

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Reverend W.E. McMillan contributed greatly to Elora community

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Elora’s W.O. Mendell revived attacks on county council

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Area newspapermen formed an association in early 1900s

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Guelph foundry tried to aid Confederacy during American Civil War