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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

Wellington County enjoyed numerous road improvements in early 1920s

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Appearance of downtown Fergus changed dramatically in 1927

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Infanticide tragedy in 1927 caused a sensation in Fergus

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Gunn’s Limited of Harriston was embroiled in 1920s property tax dispute

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Harriston’s Guthrie Church rejected use of Gaelic in services

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Callahan found guilty on lesser charge of manslaughter

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Guelph man buried lodger under his house in 1946

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Fergus Basket Factory generally a forgotten industry

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

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

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Fergus council considered appealing a court decision in 1925

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Election of 1925 highlighted town-country divide in Wellington South

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

American Civil War veteran abandoned his first family

by Wellington Advertiser