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Within the pages of Murder, Crime & Funky Stuff mayhem and interesting tid-bits abound from the 1840's through to the 1970's primarily in Schoharie County, NY but also includes murders etc. from Albany, Columbia, Delaware, Fulton, Greene, Herkimer, Montgomery, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties. The stories, found in numerous area newspapers, are about murders (37 of them), robberies, kidnappings, elopements, adultery, fires and death by train. Also includes chapters on Schoharie County Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camps 1934-1941; Prohibition 1920-1933 and Aviation 1920's-1970's. There are also articles about the Anti-Rent Wars, the Polly Hollowites, hot air balloons, run-aways, cock fights, the Blenheim Bridge and the last passenger train running in Schoharie. Since my first book of Schoharie County Murders & Funky Stuff is my best selling book I thought I would expand on what I started by adding additional tid-bits and or "the rest of the story" pertaining to some of the articles in my first book plus I have added newly discovered murders and what-not from Schoharie County and neighboring counties. With every story I try to find out what was going on in their life previous to the crime and what happened to the criminal and their family following the dirty deed. I often found where individuals were buried via findagrave.com. If an article has very little background information with it that means I just could not find much, which does not mean that the information is not out there; it just means I could not find it. Although, my combination of internet and boots-on-the-ground research usually garners results. Be aware that I copied what I found so some of the phraseology is coarse compared to todays standards.

"This is a history of the Schoharie County Poorhouse, that closed in 1947, and biographies of 1000+ residents who inhabited the great halls...Those that ended up in the poorhouse were often throw-away people that nobody wanted or, because of assorted circumstances, had no where else to go. My goal with the biographies is to give these poor souls a bit of dignity and a legacy documenting that they walked this earth. Perhaps you have a relative that fell out of your family tree; maybe they are in this book. The poorhouse has gone on to have many other uses: a friary, Middleburgh Central School annex building, rehabilitation facility, home for adults and currently the Mountain View Russian Orthodox Church" -- back cover.

Landmarks are the Touchstones of the Meandering Traveler From homes that witnessed the birth of the American Revolution to quirky museum collections and vistas of natural splendor amid the Adirondack Mountains, New York is home to more than 270 National Historic Landmarks. Tour the Empire State and travel back in time to discover the unique stories of its history. Carefully curated by a local historian, Historic New York: A Tour of More Than 120 of the State’s Top National Landmarks is the essential guide to the most memorable historic sites in the state. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a local visitor, or a tourist, there is something for everyone in this guide to New York’s past.

This accessible book demystifies the links between theory and practice for those studying in the field of early childhood. The book encourages those new to research to develop their investigations as straightforward narrative accounts of the phenomenon that they are investigating. Throughout the book the authors demonstrate the influence of theoretical perspectives on their own practice and research. They articulate how this adds depth to their studies by linking into wider and more enduring themes. The book is divided into two parts; part one looks at 'Community, interaction and identity' and addresses several different aspects of social constructivist theory. Each author explores, less familiar, but increasingly influential ideas emanating from Vygotskian theory. Part two explores 'Structure, power and knowledge' which includes a wider range of theoretical perspectives, that tell a more 'critical' story about how the way society is structured, influences power, institutions and individuals. These theories help the authors to describe how working practices serve some groups and disadvantage others. Each chapter includes: Theoretical concepts, which are related to practice and/or research Case studies Examples from research practice enabling readers to explore the practical application of the 'big ideas' Further reading appropriate to the theoretical construct This book is essential reading for undergraduate students and trainee teachers. Contributors: Tony Bertram, Angeliki Bitou, Liz Brooker, Sue Fawson, Rohan Jowallah, Maggie Leese, Martin Needham, Jane O’Connor, Chris Pascal, Lynn Richards, Faye Stanley, Jo Winwood, Gill Woods, Jenny Worsley - all at University of Wolverhampton except Liz Brooker, who is at the Institute of Education in London.

Robyn Gallagher inherits a car from the mother-in-law she believes disapproved of her. In it, she sets out from the town where she buried Muriel, on the banks of the Bay of Fundy, to go on a cross-country road trip back to her home in Calgary. Although there are hazards along the way, Robyn discovers that her journey crosses more than just physical terrain. The long stretches of solitude enable her to finally speak her mind to Muriel, to settle old scores, and to seize the opportunity to reflect on where she stands -- both within herself and within the world. At times furious, funny, and deeply compassionate, From This Distance is the life-affirming story of one woman's liberation from limited expectations.

Within these pages you will find 102 articles pertaining to Stamford, New York and towns in Northern Delaware and Southern Schoharie Counties, NY. There are biographies about Movers & Shakers like Churchill & Murphy; Veterans like Cornell & Brower; Merchants like Warner & Chichester; Historians like Griffin & McPherson; Ministers like Bangs & Brewster and Farmers like Rulifson & Clark. There are mini histories on churches, fire department, bands, Stamford Seminary, hotels, Mount Utsayantha, clubs & lodges, ski areas, maple syrup, golf course, movie theaters, railroad, airport, snow storms, murders and the hospital.Illustrations are attached to almost every story. This book contents articles that were published in the Mountain Eagle & Schoharie News from 2012 until May 2018. There are also a few lists of vitals that I transcribed from original documents. All of the old photos and post cards, and a good deal of the information has been derived from the Stamford Village Library History Room where I have worked a few hours per week. Recent photos are taken by yours truly.I chose the topics at random, some because they were often or not often in the news and some just because I found an interesting photo.

Suffrage, Politics & Other ConquestsRural counties such as Schoharie were not hot-beds for women's rights but although quieter, they still made their mark in the overall quest for suffrage.This book portrays women, with roots in Schoharie County, who fought for their right to vote or were first to enter previously male dominated fields.On November 6, 1917 the men of New York State voted to give women full suffrage. Schoharie County voted the amendment down in but the majority of the State voted the measure into law. On August 18, 1920 the 19th Amendment became part of the Constitution giving women the right to vote in every state of the union. This book includes 154 biographies and pictures of Schoharie County women who engaged in areas commonly coordinated by men from the mid 1800's through the 1980's. Of the 154 women; 129 were married, 25 were spinsters, 60 had children, 30 acquired a higher education, 42 had occupations outside of the home, 41 were married to professionals (doctors, lawyers, merchants etc.), 65 listed affiliations with the democrat party, 21 as republicans, 4 were divorced and 3 left their husbands.Some of the key players in the Schoharie County suffrage movement, in alphabetical order, were: Carrie (Winters) Albro of Middleburgh, Huldah (Akeley) Bice from Fulton/Cobleskill, Miss Dora Cohn of Cobleskill, Eleanor (Manning) Frisbie and Miss Cornelia M. Frisbie (mother daughter) of Middleburgh, Grace (Nichols) Gockley of Jefferson, Minnie (Dutcher) Humphrey of Cobleskill, Miss Mary Elizabeth Hutt of Cobleskill, Lavilla (VanDeusen) Jones of Jefferson/Cobleskill, Mary (Wright) Jump of Summit, Jessie (VanSchaick) Norton of Cobleskill, Aneta (Marsh) Proper of Schoharie, Flora (Chapman) Schaeffer of Blenheim, Eleanor (Sperry) Taylor of Schoharie, Marion (Craig) Trainor/Lienau of Sharon, Annice (Maynard) Veley of Jefferson/Blenheim and Ernestine (Billings) Williams of Gilboa.

Murder & mayhem in little rural upstate New York; Yes it's true! From 1726 until 1974 about 35 murders hit the news in Schoharie County, NY. The book is loaded with pictures of actual newspaper articles. Some of the murders were sensational, some were swept under the rug and some are unsolved. I was a bit surprised at how many husbands killed their wives. The hills and valleys of the County also offered some rather interesting funky stuff too. When you look at the headlines in the newspaper, what is your eye drawn to first? Let's say there is a story about someone winning a million dollars, another about 200 new jobs and a murder. Most of us, I believe, look at the murder first. Why, I do not know but we do. Some of the convicted went to the gallows, some to the electric chair and a couple were even burned at the stake. I found a paper, compiled by a class at Hartwick College, NY, that listed 140 hangings in all of New York State from 1673-1890. The weird and unusual occurrences that took place in or near Schoharie County are sprinkled throughout the murders. Some of my favorites are the guy who tried to sell his wife for $25, the man who slept for five years, the booby trapped house and the supposed German spy. This book also chronicles the people and places that the bad guys were in contact with. There are pictures of the attorneys, jail and court houses that they frequented. It seems that, in the past, the Schoharie County jail did not have a very good reputation for keeping prisoners within their walls. I hope you enjoy what I have found in the news about the bad and or strange side of Schoharie County.

Feed a family of four on less than $400.00 a month! A tiny food budget doesn't have to mean endless bowls of rice and beans and hum-drum bargain meals. With this book at their side, even a novice cook can make a wide variety of delicious, easy, low-cost meals. In this indispensable guide, you'll find over 125 kid-tested recipes as well as detailed advice on shopping strategically, stocking your pantry, buying locally and reducing food waste. This book is the perfect primer for anyone looking to spend less feeding their family while reducing their dependence on prepackaged foods and takeout.

Over 150 men with families, farms and business' volunteered to leave their homes in upstate New York to fight for Cuba's independence in 1898. They were leaving everything that they were accustomed to for a salary of $15 per month. The biographies of these Schoharie County men includes first hand accounts of the war through letters home to loved ones, some illustrations, histories about their lives after the war and a basic family tree. The majority of the bios list the soldiers travels from start to finish, in other words birth to death (most were born in the 1870's). This book is about the real living and breathing men that went to the war, not an in-depth history of the war. The veterans, listed in alphabetical order, were either: born, died, lived, buried or had immediate family in Schoharie County. Of the 154 men who volunteered to serve: Four men died in the service to our country and three died from disease, about a dozen made the military a career, three lived into their 90's, the last of the three died in 1971, the oldest was born in 1845, two also served in the Civil War, seven also served in WWI, two also served in WWII, there were four sets of brothers, two father and son combo's and five went to West Point. Some of the men lived long and prosperous lives and some were not so fortunate. When I first started this project I figured I would just contact a military organization and get a master list of the Schoharie County guys who served, but this was most definitely not reality. There is no such list and no unit formed in Schoharie County so every guy had to be discovered individually through a multitude of sources . The information listed is everything that I could find from: newspapers (hard copy, online and microfilm), history books of the towns, Fold3.com, familysearch.com, US Military academy, conversations with historians, cemeteries, libraries etc. etc. The length of the bio depends on availability of information discovered. The initial call for volunteers began in 1898 for the Cuban part of the war but men continued to volunteer for conflicts in the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, Hawaii and China until about 1910.