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Famous elm tree (saved by Watson) at the corner of Homer Watson's house1930
Doon, Ontario
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This huge old elm tree sat at what is now the corner of Old Mill Road and Mill Park Drive, in Kitchener Ontario.3
Homer Watson's house1936
Doon, Ontario
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For many, many years Homer Watson had a perfect view of this tree from his own front porch.5
Homer Watson leaving his home.1930
Doon, Ontario
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Each time Watson traveled down his front porch stairs, the tree was in clear sight. It may have been one of his favourites.7
Famous elm tree (saved by Watson) at the corner of Homer Watson's house1930
Doon, Ontario
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Most people today would agree that such a tree is beautiful to look at and enjoy. Homer Watson certainly thought this to be true.9
There was one person in the village that thought otherwise and wanted to chop down the majestic elm and use it for other purposes.10
Homer Watson portrait1885
Doon, Ontario
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Homer Watson became very upset when hearing of the farmer's plans and decided to save that fine elm tree himself.12
Homer Watson's house1930
Doon, Ontario
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He sat on the porch of his home, shot gun in hand and threatened that if anybody tried to cut down the tree - they would be shot. Or so the story goes...14
Famous elm tree (saved by HW) at the corner of Homer Watson's house1930
Doon, Ontario
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