Subject: [KYF] NEWS: Ben Crawford Arrested, 1921, Bell Co.
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Submitted by Mary Lou Hudson
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Middlesboro Daily News, Middlesboro, Ky Jan. 22, 1921

'Shiner Arrested In Shadow Of Old Brewery Prop'ty
Ben Crawford Found Operating Still On Outskirts Of The City -- Three Barrels
Of Mash And Some Liquor Was Found

   Almost in the shadow of the old brewery, with surroundings ideal for
carrying on an illicit business, Ben Crawford was arrested late Friday
afternoon charged with operating a still and dispensing whiskey of the
moonshine brand.  The arrest was made by officers DeBusk and Yeary, who
found besides the still, a small quantity of liquor and three barrels of
mash.
   The house where the still was found was unoccupied having recently been
vacated by Crawford who moved to a dwelling not very far from his former
residence.  Reports had been reviewed by the police department that a still
was in operation near the brewery property and on close investigation the
vacant house was found as the place where Ben was making what was banded as
"Famous Mountain Dew."
   Crawford was taken to Pineville, where he appeared before Commissioner
Rollins today for a preliminary hearing.

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