A few weeks ago, Marjorie Durnford and Elsie Dickieson dropped by with a most interesting photograph.
Thorning Revisited
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…
Mosborough engineer considered the best in Canada
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Once-thriving Mosborough now marked by white sign
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Railway excursion thrilled Palmerston residents in 1975
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Arthur divorce caused consternation at church meeting
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Area newspapers documented D-Day impact at home, abroad
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In Fergus, the D-Day invasion “provided much excitement and upset the…
Ku Klux Klan was operating in Guelph in 1926
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Part 2: Banting’s fame brought no joy to Elora family
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Dr. Frederick Banting’s Elora connection: Part 1
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…