Blountville Jail Has ‘Full House’

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  • July 24, 1934
  • Kingsport Times
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Blountville Jail Has ‘Full House’

The number of prisoners incarcerated int he county jail at Blountville today had swelled to 50. Three persons were added to the list from Kingsport on various minor charges.

Ed Morelock, charged with drunkenness, disturbing the public worship, public profanity and possessing liquor, was the chief violator. The other two are being held on drunk charges. A majority of the prisoners now in jail are being held on drunk charges or other minor offenses.

Blountville Jail Has Full House The number of prisoners incarcerated int he county jail at Blountville today had swelled to 50. Three persons were added to the list from Kingsport on various minor charges. Ed Morelock, charged with drunkenness, disturbing the public worship, public profanity and possessing liquor, was the chief violator. The other two are being held on drunk charges. A majority of the prisoners now in jail are being held on drunk charges or other minor offenses.
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