Deputy C.W. Fisher and Prohibition Officer Owen made the prize haul of the season last week, getting a complete steamer distillery.
The outfit, which weas found on East Fork, was complete in every detail. The two horse-power upright boiler was equipped with steam gauge, pop-off valve and water glass—in fact, everything but a whistle.
Recent operation was evidenced, the boiler being warm from the last run. The outfit was neatly hid 100 feet from the usual stream of water. The water used was piped from the nearby stream through two 50-foot sections of fire hose.
Three other stills were captured by the officers, one of these being in operation. The two operators of the last named made a dash for freedom, but were caught after a short chase.
A large quantity of beer and low wine, a few gallons of whiskey, and numerous vessels were destroyed by the officers on their three-day quest.
From the front page of The Brevard News, Thursday, Jan. 28, 1926.
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