Maury Thompson19th century fishing — Shark in Lake George?A shark in Lake George? Now that’s a whale of a fish tale.21h ago21h ago
Maury ThompsonApostrophe era — Chester Arthur’s sisterThe sister of President Chester Arthur was in Glens Falls for a soiree.2d ago2d ago
Maury Thompson19th century Bolton — Catholic church dedicationRoman Catholic Bishop Burke officiated at the dedication service at Holy Sacrament Church in Bolton Landing on Aug. 11, 1895.3d ago3d ago
Maury Thompson19th century Ti — Transportation seasonIt was the start of another transportation season.4d ago4d ago
Maury Thompson19th century Schroon Lake — 80 guests at Leland HouseHotels at Schroon Lake were filling up.Sep 20Sep 20
Maury ThompsonWeather rambling — Sept. 1879“Another drouth. … Blackberries are scarce,” the Ticonderoga Sentinel reported on Sept. 5, 1879.Sep 19Sep 19
Maury Thompson19th century Putnam — Muddy roads and politicsMuddy roads put the political process on hold in Putnam.Sep 171Sep 171
Maury ThompsonDowntown July 1895 — How much were those doggies in the window?How much were those doggies in the window?Sep 15Sep 15