Hassell v. State

On Motion for Rehearing.

MORROW, P. J.

Appellant was a tenant farmer. He had married his brother’s widow. She was the mother of nine children, eight of whom were members of the household. One daughter was married and lived in another state. The children in the family were of various ages, ranging from 2 to 21 years. Aldon Hassell, the deceased, was the eldest son. After a successful year in conducting the farm, the other members of the family disappeared. Appellant disposed of his crop, and, after advertising that a sale of his household effects would take place upon the 22d day of December,…