OFFICERS MADE TWO RAIDS IN BONNE TERRE
SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Constable Bruett, of Farmington, Constable Turley, of Bonne Terre, and Deputy Constable Byington, of Flat River, made a couple of raids in Bonne Terre Sunday afternoon, finding that species of liquor commonly known as "white mule" in each case.

A pool room and soft drink parlor, operated by Bert Thurman, better known as "Cat" Thurman, was visited. Here the officers found three half pint bottles of whisky. At the time of the raid, Thurman was not in his place of business.

The second raid was at the residence of R. C. Pigg, who occupies one of the more pretentious homes of the town. Pigg had been under suspicion for some time. In his home the officers found four gallons of alcohol, two gallons of grape wine, and a still, which he is alleged to have used in the manufacture of the liquor found on his premises.

Both Thurman and Pigg were placed under arrest Monday and taken before Justice Marchand. They were released on bond, and will have their preliminary trials in the near future.

Published by THE LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois Co. MO, Fri. Sept. 28, 1923.