Mohawk Valley History: April 26

On April 26, 1928, Hartwick College plans for opening this fall with trustees approving to hold sessions In temporary quarters.

Otsego Herald or Western Advertiser, April 20, 1797, Cooperstown

Mohawk Valley History: Excerpts from the Otsego Herald or Western Advertiser, April 20, 1797, from Cooperstown, New York.

On April 18, 1876, Dudley Burwell died at his home in what is now Moreland Park.

Prominent Little Falls attorney and one-time member of the state legislature, died at his home in what is now Moreland Park.

1906 San Francisco Earthquake reported in Johnstown, April 18, 1906

The Johnstown Daily Republican reports on the San Francisco, Cal., April 18, 1906, earthquake that has dealt the city a staggering blow.

This day in Mohawk Valley History: April 12

“THE FRANCHISE WAS RATIFIED. STREET CAR COMPANY AT LITTLE FALLS.” Headline from April 12, 1902, The Utica Observer.

April 1: All Fools’ Day

Read about, April, 1, All Fools’ day, in the Mohawk Valley as reported in NYS historic newspapers in Herkimer and Fulton Counties.

Officers Raid Booze Plant In Manheim

The Little Falls Post Office

John Porteous was appointed postmaster at the little falls, and the post office was located in his store. The early mail was delivered once a week punctually by Adam Feeter.”
March 30, 1797, Cooney Archives

Mohawk Valley History: March 26

This day in Mohawk Valley history: The Utica Observer on March 28, 1913, Whitesbory, NY. High Water Does Damage

Akwesasne and the American Revolution

In this week’s The Wampum Chronicles, Darren Bonaparte continues with The Akwesasne ano the American Revolution.