During his life Rev. W.E. McMillan was as familiar as anyone in the Elora community. Today, his…
Valuing Our History
Hugh Guthrie served term as federal Conservative leader
Hugh Guthrie’s name should be familiar to longtime readers of this column. Over the years he…
Drought of 1929 anticipated problems of 1930s along Grand River
Spring floods and summer droughts have been subjects addressed in this column over the years. There…
Conservative leader Dr. R.J. Manion spoke in Arthur in 1930
Perhaps the least remembered of twentieth century federal Conservative leaders is Dr. Robert J.…
John McCrae had a brief but distinguished career
Remembrance Day is on the horizon, and this year it is likely to be a special one, as 2014 marks…
Elora principal George Edgcumbe ended his career in disgrace
Members of Elora’s High School Board did not know much about George Edgcumbe when they hired…
Epic political battle preceded 1956 Harriston school
Most of the towns and cities of Ontario constructed new schools in the 1870s, and Wellington County…
Village of Hollen enjoyed brief period of prosperity
Last October this column featured a brief outline of Hustonville, near the present…
1908 attack on farm woman raised area’s fears
When someone mentions economic depression, most people at once think of the 1930s. That was,…
Harriston dairy turned out ice cream 90 years ago
As snow piles up it is pleasant to think of hot summer days and a summer time treat: ice cream. In…
Child went to new home in messy 1892 domestic dispute
The abduction of a child is a fear of many parents, even though the vast majority of such cases are…
1925 tornado cut a swath across Eramosa Township
Every summer brings the danger of tornadoes. Wellington County has suffered from some severe ones,…
1918 influenza epidemic struck all corners of the county
Last week’s column described the appearance of Spanish influenza in the…
Innes, McIntosh guided Guelph Mercury for seven decades
Those of us with a fondness for newspapers sometimes lament the passing of the old-time…
Many small-town grocers affiliated with chains in 1920s
Last week’s column described some of the developments in retailing in…