Scott v. State

RICE, Judge.

Appellant was tried under an indictment in two counts; the first count charging that he “did distill, make or manufacture alcoholic, spirituous or malt liquor, a part of which was alcohol,” and the second that he “had in his possession a still, apparatus, appliance or device or substitute therefor, to be used for the purpose of manufacturing alcoholic, spirituous or malt liquor, a part of which was alcohol.”

He was found guilty by the jury “as charged in the first count of the indictment.” And adjudged and sentenced accordingly.

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