Two Men in Serious Condition After Sam Scrim Tries to Drive Through Blockade, July 3, 1926

Federal Agent and Companion Injured. . . Negro Charged with Driving Into Blockade Which They Had Placed Across Road Near Bryson City

Bryson City, N.C., July 3 (AP)—A federal prohibition officer and his companion were in a serious condition today following an attempt to blockade a highway in an effort to catch a liquor car last night. Ralph Garrett, the officer, was not expected to live, while Jess Ball is in a serious condition.

The men were injured when Sam Scrim, negro, refused to halt when ordered by the officer and speeded his automobile up, crashing into the blockade. Garrett was standing behind an automobile he had turned across the highway.

Scrim was captured and is being held pending investigation. He was driving an automobile which belonged to C.K. Ousley of Thomasville, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Ousley had already been allowed to pass the blockade in another a car by the men when the negro appeared.

A pistol was said to have been removed from Scrim.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, July 3, 1926

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