Our Town One Hundred Years Ago... June 1926

The June 3, 1926, edition of the Jefferson Valley News began the month with a variety of stories, some of which showed a dark side of humanity. The front page reviewed the details of the murder of Bob Neill by Ed Rollins. Rollins was known in this part of the county and had a record of trouble obeying the law. He finally made a confession to the murder after a week in county jail. A nationally known KKK leader, Reverend Smith, made an appearance in Whitehall, but without the traditional attire. The opening prayer was given by Rev. O.J. Gist of the Christian Church, who also gave the benedictio...