Deputy Sheriff Harris and Hodges Shut Down 260-Gallon Still, June 24, 1924

Big Still Found Near Washington

By the Associated Press

Washington, N.C., June 24—The second largest still found in the county during the past two years was captured by Deputy Sheriffs George Harris and J.J. Hodges this week near Haw Branch Church in Chocowinty, it has been made known at the office of the sheriff here. The still had a capacity of 260 gallons. The still was warm when it was found by the officers, it was said.

The plant was complete in every way, the officers stated, and contained about eight gallons of corn whiskey. At the same time the officers poured out about 800 gallons of beer, which they found at the still.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, June 24, 1924