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Temperence in Schaghticoke – by C. Kelley

Last week I gave a brief history of the beginnings of the temperance movement in the U.S. It began in the churches, first urging people to moderate alcohol intake, then to abstain totally.

I have found some early evidence of the Temperance movement in Schaghticoke.  Apparently New York State had begun its society, the NY Society for the Promotion of Temperance, by 1829, as the group published its 3rd Annual Report in 1832. In this report, I found that Wyatt Swift, President of the Schaghticoke Powder Mill, was President of the local group, which had an amazing 392 members, an increase of 211 over the preceding year. Wyatt wrote, “We have much to encourage us to persevere in the cause of temperance; we have had three public meetings at which addresses were made on the subject.

Article in the June 2 edition.

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The Express Newspaper June 2, 2016

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Jude P. Marzano – 44

MECHANICVILLE – Jude P. Marzano, 44, was called home to his be with his Lord and Savior suddenly,Thursday evening in the Town of Colonie, following a vehicle/motorcycle accident on Albany Shaker Rd.
Private services are being held at the convenience of the family.
Remembrances may be made in Jude P. Marzano’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place , Memphis , Tn , 38105 .

Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

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Elizabeth “Betsy” J. Warren – 79

MECHANICVILLE - Elizabeth “Betsy” J. Warren of Mechanicville, formerly of Johnsonville, passed away at The Grand at Pawling Nursing Center on Thursday, May 26, 2016. She was 79.

 

Relatives and friends may call from 4-7pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke. Funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday at 8:30am in the funeral home. Burial will be in Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville.

Kindly consider donations to the Humane Society or the Valley Falls VFW Auxiliary in memory of Betsy Warren.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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Anthony C. Fruci – 89

 

MECHANICVILLE – Anthony C. Fruci, 89 of Saratoga Ave., died Thursday, May 26th, at Albany MedicalCenter, of injuries sustained following a head-on collision on Route 146 west of Mechanicville.

A Funeral Mass will be Monday at 11AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 North Main St., and Mechanicville. Burial to follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Calling hours at the North Main Street Church on Sunday from 4-7 PM.

In lie of flowers, remembrances may be made to a non-profit eye macular degeneration assistance service GOOD DAYS, 6900 Dallas Parkway, Suite 200, Plano, Tx 75024, in respectful memory of Anthony C. Fruci

To leave condolences or for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

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Sophie Mary Delano – 91

 

SCHAGHTICOKE – Sophie Mary Delano, 91, of Knickerbocker Road, died Wednesday morning at the Saratoga Care Center, Ballston Spa, after a brief illness.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 31st, at 11 AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 North Main St., Mechanicville with burial to follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery.  Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Monday from 3-7 PM.   In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Saratoga Center, General Council Fund, 149 Ballston Ave, Ballston Spa, NY12020 in loving memory of Sophie M. Delano.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com