Lexington Dispatch
Are the moonshiners in some sections of Davidson County preparing to fight back against the drive made by county officers to break up blockading? This question was raised in the minds of some Tuesday morning when it was learned here that the Denton Hardware store had been broken in the night before and four double-barrel shotguns, two Winchester rifles and a considerable quantity of ammunition stolen.
Two empty 100-pound sugar bags were used in the assault upon a rear window that gave the robbers admission to the store, it was reported here, a heavy rock being placed inside these and hurled against the window, smashing through with a minimum amount of noise. The use of sugar sacks may be a clue to the character of the robbers, since nearly all of the moonshiners of this section use large quantities of sugar, bought in 100-pound burlap bags, in their operations.
Three double-barrel Ithaca shotguns, one double-barrel LeFevre shotgun and two Winchester rifles of 22 calibre were taken. A considerable amount of shells and cartridges is also said to have been stolen.
Officers here and throughout this section were notified by telephone and it is hoped to secure evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of the guilty parties.
From the front page of The Mooresville Enterprise, July 23, 1925
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