Looking Back

1 years ago

Jennie O’Bell Young and husband Harry Young were acquitted of arson in the matter of the fire that destroyed the Rocklyn Store and adjoining house. 66 witnesses testified during the 6 day trial.

The State Senate voted down the proposed child labor bill. Local Senator Charles Myers maintained the position that it was easier to teach a child how to work when they were younger rather than older and that working prevented idleness which led to boys joining gangs and ending up in penal institutions.

Lydia Melcher, 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs George Melcher, broke her leg while coastin...