Nov. 1st

1891

Forty-eight Italians arrived in Little Falls from Buffalo to work on the Little Falls – Dolgeville railroad.

1893

“Big Frank,” the little 90 pound kangaroo, which was to have boxed at the Star Academy, died in that building from cramps.

1952

Radio station WLFH broadcast a pre-election segment to supplement their coverage of the Get Out the Vote campaign which began on Oct. 8 with the mission of registering unregistered voters and continued through the month as this week’s Election Day approached. The program was a live broadcast from 6:30-6:45 hosted by committee chairperson, Edwin Marion, who summarized the efforts and interviewed 4 key volunteers in the campaign: Mrs. Frederika Conrad, Miss Inez McCoy, Chief Francis Reardon and Mr. Walter Sheff.

Nov. 2nd

1893

Albert G. Story, a long-time fixture in Little Falls financial affairs, died of apoplexy sitting in his chair at the National Herkimer County Bank on South Ann Street.

1907

Construction of the new Hoffman Paper Company plant (later Burrows; then Twin Rivers), one of Little Falls’ newest industries, on West Main Street, is nearing completion. High grade tissues are the principal product of this manufactory.

1922

The second annual concert given by the Little Falls Military Band and sponsored by Little Falls Commandery, No. 26 K. T. was held at the Linton Theatre. Mr. George H. Bennett was the Director of the twenty-seven member group which is among the oldest bands of this type in New York State.