PUSLINCH Having lately had occasion to visit the greater part of the Township of Puslinch and see some locations, not seen for many years past, I was really astonished at the material progress in wealth and improvement apparent on every…
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Arkell Baseball Champions – 1952 Here are the Arkell girl softballers, who finished on top of the Eramosa District Ladies’ Softball League during regular play this summer. The league also included teams from Rockwood, Eden Mills and Guelph. From the…
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These wonderful photos were taken by Bruce Murdoch of the Hamilton Spectator. They appeared in that newspaper. Originals are now stored in Hamilton Public Library. Macdonald’s store was located in Puslinch village. The building remains there. (Click on image for…
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Andrew Scott and his wife, Mary McGeachy (pronounced Mc Gě key) moved to Badenoch from East Flamborough c.1892. In the following years the couple had eight children, all of them sons. The sons were: William “Bill” (1893); John “Johnny” (1895);…
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Postcard from Puslinch circa 1913. This is the only postcard we have seen that mentions Puslinch. If you have any information about this card please send it to us!
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HERITAGE LOSTThe Brown Building by Marjorie Clark This sturdy, stone structure stood in Morriston for 109 years but all that remains now are photographs. Bernhard Braun was born on Feb. 20, 1820 in Baiersbronn, Württemberg, Germany to Johannes Jakob Braun…
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FUNERALS IN PUSLINCH LEAVING THIS WORLDIN THE 19th & 20th CENTURIES by Marjorie Clark Respect was the keynote of funeral practices in the early days in Puslinch – respect for the deceased person and respect for the surviving family. There…
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East of Aberfoyle by Marjorie Clark Such an icy February as it was, the Wild Turkeys frequented our bird feeding spots for ground feeders. Since the weather has turned milder, the males have begun to practise their awesome display. Perhaps,…
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From EAST OF ABERFOYLE by Marjorie Clark The American Tree Sparrow via wikipedia What are those pretty, small, brown birds, resembling, although larger than, the Chipping Sparrow of summer but inhabiting our feeders and windowsills in winter, you ask? Feisty…
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This is the Ferguson family and their store which contained the Killean Post Office & barns on their farm. Located just east of the Killean Cemetery.
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One morning this week, I tuned in the Toronto television station, CP24. Instead of the usual reports of yet another shooting in that city, Cameron Woolley was giving an account of an accident involving the crash of a tractor-trailer into…
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PUSLINCH LAKE CORRESPONDENCE August 14, 1888 A very serious accident happened on the farm of John Bond last week, when little Willie Plant came nearly losing his life. It appears the little fellow was scuffling turnips and when turning the…
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After Bernhardt Brown’s death, the property was owned by his daughter, Louisa Brown and her husband George McLean until 1937, when it was sold to Elvin Elliot of Guelph, who operated a restaurant. He sold the easterly portion of Brown’s…
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THE CATBIRD IS BACK by Marjorie Clark Two days ago, I heard it singing – the Catbird. When we were youngsters in Morriston, Miss Maggie Rappolt, who lived near us, had a beautiful flower garden beside her house. Behind her…
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This photo was taken around 1860, just after the completion of the new , yellow brick store for R. B. Morison. In fact, the sign is still on his previous building, directly across the road. One of the first residents…
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Front Row – Sarah Thompson Heath (widow of Charles Heath), George Lewis, Nell Matthews Heath (wife of Robert Thompson Heath). 2nd Row – Sandy Tawse, Annie Attenborough Heath Tawse, Lylie Harrison Heath Lewis, Robert Thompson Heath. (c1914) This photograph is…
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This is a brutal winter and we are weary of the bad weather. We need an energy boost. Don’t reach for those caffeinated drinks. Instead, let’s try a tasty treat, that will give us real energy, by nourishing our bodies….
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