Smithtown Raid Ends in Death of Walter Hendrix
A Whiteville era raid near Smithtown ends with the death of Deputy Marshal Walter Hendrix during a pursuit of a blockader. Investigators point to Oscar Sisk as the likely shooter, with Hendrix killed by a Winchester round near the Sisk property as crews destroyed stills and returned to Walnut Cove. The raid spurred calls for federal action against moonshining and violence in the region.
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Hendrix
Downing
Blalock
Eescee
Danbury
Smithtown
Walnut Cove
Elkin
Winston
Greensboro
Oscar Sisk
Walter Hendrix
Mer Scencer
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Sisk
Oscar
Wnonabiens
Marshall G. A. Carroll
Hendrix Wes Om
Hota
Ed Neal
Meadows
J. B. Woodruff
Page’s
Bennett
United States
Statement on killing in Ararat orchard case diary
James and the Willis boys report a 2 30 pm violent confrontation with Robi Montgomery in a whiskey shop area. Montgomery fired after Warned to yield then fled and shot Willis to defend himself. Montgomer y and claimants will testify, with Montgomery jailed at Dobson awaiting trial.
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Ararat
Robi
Snow
Col
James
Willis
Charle Harbard
Meee
Dison
Montgomery
Charley Willis
Montery
Harbard Wilks
Bed Willis
Ees
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Jos. L. Gunnell
Dyspepsia and Indigestion Digestants Catalyzed
A fragment discusses Kodol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion as a tonic or digestive aid. Mentions the product as a natural digestant with enzymes and compounds. History shows marketing language and unclear attribution to a company or physician.
No Fear Coughs and ColdsAid From This Pep For Teens
A tentative remedy claims to ease coughs and colds by clearing phlegm and head congestion. It targets mothers worried about illness in children and suggests simple use. The source presents a brief health note without specific brand details.
New Discovery Medicine Claims Tapeworm Cure
An advertisement by L. 7 promotes a so called New Discovery medicine that allegedly expels tapeworms and restores health. It claims ten percent of chronic stomach troubles are caused by tapeworms and describes symptoms like nervousness, lassitude, and poor memory. Ashcraft Drug Co sells Cooper medicines for stomach ailments.
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L. 7
Cooper
Ashcraft Drug Co
617,600 Worth of Booze Given to Fishes
Oklahoma City December 30 1921 United States Revenue Collector Charles Soest ordered 2300 barrels of beer valued at 1 500 belonging to the State Brewery to be dumped into the sewer after Oklahoma was acknowledged as a state. The sale of the beer was not permitted by state authorities.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Antate
Ray
United Statesnternational
Charles Soest
Oklahoma
State of North Carolina
Department of State
Granite City Land & Improvement Company
Main Street
Mt. Airy
County of
Surry
T. B. McCargo
I. J. Bryan Grimes
Simcoe Oh Enhenpenetration Corporation
Ho Poce
Effence
Raleigh
A. Secretary of State
Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad Shown in Fractured Text
Fragmentary advert reveals a remedy named Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. The ad claims relief for backache weak kidneys and urinary issues, with promotional language and vendor hints.
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Witt
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FAIRBANKS, MORSE @ CO
Chicago, Ill
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Chicago
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D. B. Green
Newman
Wyn
M. L. Gwyn
Ka Unker
J. B.ser
F. L. Smith
Manzan Pile Remedy
J. W. Earp & Co
Undertakers
Pirst National Bank
Ony
J. 3. Gwyn
Yellow Packags
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