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Valuing Our History

Articles dedicated to preserving and exploring the rich heritage, historical landmarks, and pioneer stories of Wellington County.

Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Orton woman tried to poison thieving school children a century ago

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

German immigrant Bill Geiger prospered in Fergus

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Farmers political picnic in 1897 featured notable speakers

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Does anyone remember the old Wellington County Police Association?

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Turnout in municipal elections was frequently low in the 20th century

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Effective local government began with Baldwin Act in 1849

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Beatty firm marked 60th anniversary with big celebration in 1934

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

More on the Beatty Brothers factory

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Planning for new Fergus Beatty plant began 100 years ago

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

The judge dealt harshly with convicted Guelph arsonists in 1897

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Rash of barn fires hit the Guelph area in 1896 and 1897

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Itinerant Gypsies sometimes ran afoul of the law

by Wellington Advertiser