Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 71, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 April 1917 — Thieves Attempt to Break the Drouth at Monon [ARTICLE]

Thieves Attempt to Break the Drouth at Monon

A fifty gallon barrel of whisky was found in a clump of bushes near the creek, a short distance from the depot at Monon. It’s discovery was reported to Agent Gwin and watchers were sent to learn if possible who had charge of the stolen liquor. While this was being done the cask was removed some distance from where first discovered, but there was no trace of the guilty parties; they had discreetly made tnemselves scarce. Detective Winehart of Lafayette was placed in charge of the case and the whiskey shipped dn No. 5 to Lafayette. The barrel had been partially relieved of its contents When found. The shipment was destined for Chicago and was stolen from a car at Monon. Certain boozers are under suspicion.