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Friday, August 27, 2021

Moonshiners on Whitehurst and Ballard Farms Arrested, Aug. 26, 1921

Moonshiners Shaken Up

Last week C.A. Jenkins and deputy of Tarboro called Sheriff Roberson and Deputy Edmondson for a hunt in Goose Nest township and upon examination found several gallons of liquor in the residence and outbuildings of Mr. Z. Whitehurst. Following this clue, they searched the adjoining woods and found a still and considerable evidence of much work being done recently.

The officers then went to the Ballard farm in Poplar Point, where they walked upon a hot still being operated by Omar Brown and others, the names of whom are being withheld at present. The still, several gallons of liquor and some other equipment were captured.

Whitehurst furnished a cash bond in the sum of $300 for his appearance before the United States’ Court. The other parties will be taken before the Recorder’s Court.

From the front page of the Enterprise, Williamston, N.C., Aug. 26, 1921

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