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Randolph, Orange County, Vermont
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Jack Straw of Woodstock arrested and fined $100 for bringing 30 pints of intoxicating liquor into the unlicensed town with intent to sell; liquor destroyed, plans for heavier future fines.
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Jack Straw of Woodstock was arrested last Thursday on the charge of bringing intoxicating liquor into the town of Woodstock in which no license is authorized, with intent to sell the same or have it sold in violation of law.
He was taken before a justice and on pleading guilty he was fined $100 and costs or $13.04, which he paid and was discharged.
A package of 30 pints came by express and was put on the Bridgewater stage with orders to take it to Eugene Smith's place, but Straw being suspicious took his team, met the stage this side, took the box, opened it, put the bottles in a bag and started for home. He was met by the sheriff, who was looking for him and taken in charge. The liquor was turned down a sinkspout in presence of the justice.
After the trial it is said that Mr. Straw has made money at the business under this law and also under prohibition, and that he boasted of having $150 in the bank made from it besides being able to dress well, etc. It is proposed to break up the business and a heavier fine will be imposed on the next offence.
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Woodstock
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Last Thursday
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fined $100 and costs or $13.04, which he paid and was discharged. the liquor was turned down a sinkspout. it is proposed to impose a heavier fine on the next offence.
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Jack Straw of Woodstock was arrested on the charge of bringing intoxicating liquor into the town of Woodstock in which no license is authorized, with intent to sell the same or have it sold in violation of law. He was taken before a justice and on pleading guilty he was fined. A package of 30 pints came by express and was put on the Bridgewater stage with orders to take it to Eugene Smith's place, but Straw being suspicious took his team, met the stage this side, took the box, opened it, put the bottles in a bag and started for home. He was met by the sheriff, who was looking for him and taken in charge. After the trial it is said that Mr. Straw has made money at the business under this law and also under prohibition, and that he boasted of having $150 in the bank made from it besides being able to dress well, etc.