State v. Higgins

The appellant was indicted by the grand .jury of Polk County for maintaining a liquor nuisance. During the trial, it was shown that he was the manager of a drug store that was owned by his wife. He had full charge of the business, and hired the employees. A witness for the State purchased at the store from these employees, at a time when the appellant was present, different kinds of liquors. The drug store was also searched under a search warrant, and certain liquors therein found were seized and taken. Upon the trial of the case, a chemist testified in regard to the liquor so taken. As we…