Shibe's Case (Hadley's Appeal)

Opinion by

Stabtferb, J.,

March 9, 1934, John D. Shibe and C. McGillieuddy presented an application to the county treasurer of Philadelphia County for a license as a retailer under the provisions of the Act of May 3, 1933, P. L. 252, known as the “Beverage License Law,” as amended by the Act of December 20, 1933, P. L. 75, known as the “Malt Liquor License Law.” The particular place for which the applicants desired the license is a baseball park known as Greater Shibe Park, situate at 21st Street and Lehigh Avenue, in the 38th ward of the City of Philadelphia, “consisting of a three-story brick…