Rialto memories

When preparing to write this article, I asked readers for their memories of the Rialto and received the following replies.

This day in Mohawk Valley history: February 22

Second Heavy Storm Of Season Hits Local Area. Last Snow Makes Depth of Three Feet Dropped in Week’s Time. February 22, 1940, Cobleskill, NY.

Mohawk Valley history: February 20, 1903, Rome, NY

This day in Mohawk Valley history from The Utica Observer, February 20, 1903, Utica, Oneida County, NY. Reached Home The Next Day

Mohawk Valley history: February 16, 1889, Utica, NY

This day in Mohawk Valley history from The Utica Observer, February 16, 1889, Utica, Oneida County, NY. The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument.

Mohawk Valley history: February 15, 1909, Gloversville, NY

This day in Mohawk Valley history from The Johnstown Republican, February 15, 1909, Fulton County, New York.

This day in Mohawk Valley history: February 14

Two area men wounded in action while fighting in Vietnam, Freeman’s Journal, February 14, 1968, Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York.

This day in Mohawk Valley history: February 13

OPPOSE DAYLIGHT SAVING. Farmers Declare Schedule Imposes Hardships Upon Them. February 13, 1919, Cobleskill, NY.

This day in Mohawk Valley history: February 11

Schoharie High School Is Totally Gutted by Fire Early This Morning from the Cobleskill Index on February 11, 1926, Cobleskill, NY.

A Glimpse of Akwesasne Life in the Early 1800’s

The Wampum Chronicles by Darren Bonaparte continues with “In the Shadow of Serpents: A Glimpse of Akwesasne Life in the Early 1800’s and the War of 1812.”