James v. State

DAVIDSON, Pbesidihg Judge.

Appellant was convicted of violating the local option law, his punishment being assessed at one year confinement in the penitentiary.

The evidence discloses that the alleged purchaser, Williams, went into appellant’s place of business on or about the 11th day of July and got a pint of whisky oif the ice box. When he entered he found in the place a little negro girl and appellant. His recollection is appellant was lying on a couch, and witness said, “Hello, Harry,” or something to that effect, and “How are you?” Witness said, “I would like to get a bottle.” Appellant…