E.C. Lambeth Arrested for Destroying Wagon, Injuring Driver and Mules, Feb. 5, 1925

Arrest E.C. Lambeth on Number of Charges. . . Drives His Car Into Wagon at Sophia, Injuring Driver and Team

Mr. E.C. Lambeth of Randleman was arrested at Sophia Monday afternoon by deputies Lewallen and Cox on a charge of assault with deadly weapon and driving a car while under the influence of liquor. A half-gallon fruit jar containing about a pint of liquor was found in Mr. Lambeth’s car.

Mr. Lambeth driving a Chalmers coach Monday afternoon about 3:30 o’clock ran into the rear of a wagon driven by two boys named York and Allred, at Sophia, completely demolishing the wagon, bruising the boys, and severely injuring the two mules hitched to the wagon. The car was only slightly damaged owing to its being equipped with bumpers.

Officers were notified and the arrest was made in Sophia, Mr. Lambeth evidently being under the influence of liquor to such an extent that he could not drive further. He was placed in jail at Asheboro, but was released under a t$1,500 bond yesterday.

From the front page of the Asheboro Courier, Feb. 5, 1925

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