Ernest Carpenter, aged about 40 years, a muchly hunted blockader of Hertford County, was captured about three weeks ago by Sheriff Scull and lodged in jail at the cunty jail in Winton. Carpenter has been for some time under the eye of the officials, and it was an open secret that he was engaged in the liquor business. While Superior court was in session, Sheriff Scull took the opportunity to bring him to justice. When captured, Carpenter’s premises yielded up a 40-gallon copper still to the officer.
Carpenter was arraigned in court, and, after being found guilty of this jury, was given a sentence of 2 ½ years on the county roads of Craven County.
Carpenter’s home was in the Mapleton section of the County.
From The Hertford County Herald, Ahoskie, N.C., Aug. 26, 1921
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