THE ET CETERA CHRONICLES - SHINE ON, SHINE IN


       SHINE ON, SHINE IN - Charlie Williams, a Dublin shoe shine boy, was known for his shoe shines.  Customers would line up for a good black shimmer on their shoes.  One day, police noticed the line at Charlie's shoe shine stand was a little longer than usual.  Upon a further investigation, the cops noticed a five-gallon can strategically hidden out of view.  Every once in a while, Charlie would open the lid and give his customers a cool drink.  Trouble was, the liquid inside the can was also shine, moonshine.  Helena Independent Record, November 1, 1954.

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