State v. Hardin

An information was filed in the Circuit Court of Dunklin County charging that, on November 14, 1926, at said county, L. Hardin and Birt Bunch did then and there unlawfully and feloniously transport moonshine whisky, to-wit, one-half pint more or less, against the peace and dignity of the State. On May 2, 1927, the defendants Hardin and Bunch filed "their application for a change of venue from the judge," which was sustained, and the cause was set for trial before Frank Kelly, judge of an adjoining circuit, on June 14, 1927, who was requested to appear and try the case. On the day designated,…