L.B. Bolton, charged with manufacturing blockade whiskey, was found guilty of “probable causes,” when tried here late Saturday afternoon before E. Lee, United States Commissioner.
Bolton is the son-in-law of Washington Bryant, recently tried here for blockading and for criminal assault on his son, Sam Bryant. Witnesses for the government were Ransom and Sam Bryant, sons of Wah Bryant, and brother-in-law of Bolton.
Ransom Bryant testified that on July 8 he saw Bolton making whiskey at the still plant said to be on Wash Bryant’s land. He declared that he saw him in the act of making 5 ½ gallons on one occasion and 14 gallons on another. When examined and asked what he was doing there, he stated that he was helping make the liquor, and added that he was forced to do so by Bolton.
The court found evidence of probable cause and E.F. Young, appearing for Bolton, gave notice of appeal. Bolton was placed under a $500 bond for his appearance in court.
The government gave notion of another warrant for Bolton, charging him with retailing whiskey. He will be tried here on this charge Thursday. For his appearance here on that day Bolton was placed under a $200 bond.
From The Dunn Dispatch, Tuesday, August 2, 1921.
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