Reynolds v. State

— By statute approved February 26th, 1881— Pampli. Acts, 111 — it was made “ unlawful for any person or persons, (except upon the written prescription herein provided •for), to make, sell, or otherwise dispose of any spirituous or malt liquors, or other intoxicating drinks, within the counties of Dale and Henry, State of Alabama.” No point arises in this case on the question of a written prescription. The defendant was indicted and convicted under this statute. The testimony was, that' the defendant, at his private residence in Dale county, gave to one W. II. S. two or more drinks of…