The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Thorning Revisited
Irregular banking practices sent Walter Cutten to court
Last week’s column considered the Federal Bank in Guelph and Walter Cutten’s Guelph Banking Company, which the Federal Bank supported.
The Guelph Banking Company and wide open banking
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Tracking Wellington County bears, wolves, wildcats
A branch of history that is both intriguing and frustrating to pursue is the one dealing with changes in the natural environment.
Elora plugged into Ontario Hydro in 1914
Re-elected reeve in 1913, Sandy Kerr moved ahead with his plan to connect Elora into the Ontario Hydro grid.
Elora marks 127 years of electricity in the village
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Mapleton, north Wellington news from 1854, 1929
Farmers in Peel and Maryborough finished their 1854 harvest during the first 10 days of September.
Fergus doctors developed anemia cure in 1927
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Elora residents staged village’s Old Home Week in 1920
A few weeks ago, Marjorie Durnford and Elsie Dickieson dropped by with a most interesting photograph.
Electrical storm of 1896 was worst in county’s history
May 25 is early for a big thunderstorm, but the spring of 1896 was an unusual one all over eastern North America.
Village’s quarry created by Elora White Lime Co.
For over half a century the Elora quarry has been a local landmark and the area’s most popular swimming spot.
Police raided Elora, Guelph slot machine operations in 1931
No political issue in recent memory has aroused as much controversy as the decision of Centre Wellington to allow slot machines at a proposed racetrack adjoining Elora.
Peel, Maryborough and Drayton news from 1903, 1928
Peel and Maryborough farmers began to cut their hay in late June under blue skies.
The Evelyn building once served as liquor, appliance store
Main street buildings are both intriguing and frustrating subjects of historical research.
Elora firemen hosted huge convention in 1934
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…