Stills Destroyed in Morton and Pleasant Grove Townships, June 12, 1919

From The Alamance Gleaner, Graham, N.C., June 12, 1919

Two Blockade Stills Broke Up

Last Friday Sheriff C.D. Story and Deputies H.J. Stockard, E.A. Hensley and Stedman Isley captured a still in Morton township near old Shallowford. It was about sunset when they came upon the outfit. It was in full blast and fully equipped. When they reached the still no one was on the spot, but they got a glimpse of a man who left in such a hurry that he left his hat and coat. The officers have a pretty good idea as to whom the outfit belonged. Over 500 gallons of beer were turned loose, and three bags of meal and three gallons of whiskey and a good copper still were taken in charge.

Another still was captured yesterday afternoon by Sheriff Story, Deputies Stockard and Hensley and Boyd Trolinger in Pleasant Grove township on the J. Calvin Walker farm. From appearances, it had been in operation for some time. A run appeared to have been made the night before and everything was in readiness for another run. The still, which was destroyed, was a galvanized iron affair. About 1,000 gallons of beer were turned loose and three bags of meal and a bag of malt were seized. It is not know who operated the still and no one was seen near the place.