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Wellington Man Survives Farm Robbery and Inspires Song
Nearly twenty years ago four burglars robbed the Meach farm eight miles southwest of Wellington. Jarvis Meach fought the gang, freeing himself and wounding three robbers. one escaped but was captured nearby. A songwriter was inspired to write Jarvis Meach You're a Pesach after the events. The Meach farm is now owned by Carl Babcock.
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