People v. Woods

The defendant was convicted under an information charging him with a violation of the liquor law. The evidence shows that on the 19th day of July, 1922, officers found in the woods on the defendant's farm in Barry county a tent, in which there was a still and materials for the manufacture of moonshine whisky. The business was being carried on by one Everett Brown of Battle Creek, and other men in his employ. Brown and his men were arrested. The defendant was arrested a month later. He is charged as a principal. It is not claimed that he, personally, actually engaged in the manufacture of the…